Salves have been developed by different formulators and ready-made remedies were already used to treat eye diseases even at the beginning of the first century AD according to Celsus a medical author at that time. (2) These eye salves were made using plants and minerals and were mixed with water, milk, wine, and other liquids.Continue reading “Spikenard, an Eye Ointment Ingredient During the Roman Period and a Possible Compound in Laodicean Eye Salve”
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Laodicea’s Eye Salve, the Collyria Seals, and the Ophthalmological Practices During the Roman Empire
Eye salve was mentioned in the message to the church of Laodicea (Revelation 3:18). It was stated that they should anoint their eyes with eye salve so they can see. There are different interpretation and conclusions were made about this verse. Since some assume that what’s local in a place is being used as aContinue reading “Laodicea’s Eye Salve, the Collyria Seals, and the Ophthalmological Practices During the Roman Empire”
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