Cockroach
History
Some of the earliest writings with regards to cockroaches, encourage their use as medicine. Pedanius Dioscorides (1st century), Kamal al-Din al-Damiri and Abu Hanifa ad-Dainuri (9th century) all offered medicines that either suggest grinding them up with oil or boiling. The list of ailments included earaches, open wounds and "gynaecological disorders".
Related Topics:
Pedanius Dioscorides - 1st century - Kamal al-Din al-Damiri - Abu Hanifa ad-Dainuri - 9th century
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