Regimen Sanitatis, the Rule of Health; a Gaelic Medical Manuscript of the Early Sixteenth Century or Perhaps Older From the Vade Mecum of the Famous M

by Hugh Cameron Gillies

This unique manuscript, written in Scots Gaelic in the early 16th century, offers a fascinating insight into the medical practices of the MacBeaths, a Gaelic medical dynasty that served the Lords of the Isles and the Kings of Scotland for generations. The text provides remedies for various ailments, including medicinal herbs and incantations, and includes a wealth of information on Gaelic customs, folklore, and spirituality. A treasure trove of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021220132
• ISBN13: 9781021220134
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"