Honey Butter as a medication, was Re: SC - Help! Cabbage! Cakes!

[Philip & Susan Troy]

WyteRayven at aol.com wrote:
> 
> Just out of curiosity...What was it a medicine for and was it ever used as a preventative?
> 
> Ilia

Anthimus prescribes it as a treatment for tuberculosis, IIRC, either to
address the specific symptoms, or as a nourishing, easy-to-digest food
for consumption patients, or both. He just says it is good for
consumption, and to have the patient recline and lick the stuff slowly.

Adamantius
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