How to Remove Wrinkles, 12th century
For treating the wrinkles of old women…
12th century
How to Use Wheat, c. 1150
Wheat is hot and full of profit. Nothing is lacking in it. But…
How to Get a Manicure, c. 1150
One who has very ugly nails should smear them with liquid…
How to Manage Your Anger, c. 1150
One who is inclined to wrath should take rose and less sage…
How to Slim Down, 12th century
If, however, the woman is fat and seemingly dropsical, let us mix cow dung with very good wine…
How to Treat Redness of the Face, 12th century
For removing redness from the face, we put on leeches of various colors…
How to Put Out a Fire, 12th century
If a fire blazes up, it should be extinguished with sand and bran…
How to Harvest the Mandrake, 12th century
It shines at night like a lamp, and when you see it mark it round quickly with iron…
How to Wash Your Hair, 12th century
After leaving the bath, let her adorn her hair, and first of all let her wash it…