NEW TACUINUM SANITATIS Medieval Health Oversized TableBook (5 lbs. 9 oz.)

This book is a comprehensive treatise on medieval medicine, focusing on two remarkable works - the Theatrum and the Tacuinum Sanitatis. Some key points: The Theatrum and Tacuinum Sanitatis were two of the most important medieval medical texts, covering a wide range of antidotes, poisons, and even legendary species like the mandrake. The Tacuinum Sanitatis, written in Arabic by the physician Ibn Butlân, was a treatise on health and well-being that was widely disseminated in the 14th-15th centuries. (This book is written in English.) It outlined the six key elements necessary for maintaining daily health - food/drink, environment, activity/rest, sleep/wakefulness, bodily humors, and mental states. The text was later translated into Latin and expanded with detailed illustrations, leading to many copies spreading beyond Italy. This particular codex is a splendid example of the illuminated Tacuinum Sanitatis, with each folio containing a miniature illustration and description of the health elements. Overall, this book seems to provide a comprehensive look at two influential medieval medical treatises and their role in shaping rational approaches to health and hygiene during that time period.