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Front, or upper pastedown of Tufts University Ms. 7, Passio Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi [Passion of Our Lord according to the four Evangelists, followed by further extracts from the Gospels, the Stabat Mater, and a prayer]. [Italy], 15th Century.…

Backstrip of Tufts University Ms. 7, Passio Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi [Passion of Our Lord according to the four Evangelists, followed by further extracts from the Gospels, the Stabat Mater, and a prayer]. [Italy], 15th Century. Manuscript on…

Back, or lower cover of Tufts University Ms. 7, Passio Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi [Passion of Our Lord according to the four Evangelists, followed by further extracts from the Gospels, the Stabat Mater, and a prayer]. [Italy], 15th Century.…

Front, or upper cover of Tufts University Ms. 7, Passio Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi [Passion of Our Lord according to the four Evangelists, followed by further extracts from the Gospels, the Stabat Mater, and a prayer]. [Italy], 15th Century.…

large and fragrant. Benefit was that it helped with headaches and insomnia if smelled, a poultice for leprosy and black infections of the skin. It however dulls the senses but this can be remedied with ivy berries.

Bound in embossed ivory covered leather with brass clips. The large size (13" in length) indicates that it was probably not intended to be carried around. Inside writing indicates that this version is from 21 November 1887 and includes 104 sheets…

Carrots. Nature: hot in the second degree, wet in the first. Optimum: red, sweet, winter [harvest]. Benefit: they promote intercourse and stimulate urination. Harm: slow digestion. Remedy for harm: cook well. Effects: sperm and sharp blood. Advisable…

Full-bodied, red wine. Nature: hot and dry in the second degree. Optimum: the brilliant, very translucent type. Benefit: it calms the stomach and fainting. Harm: for weak spleen and liver. Remedy for harm: with sour pomegranates. Effects: red bile.…

Image of a description of barley's uses and when it is most beneficial to use it Image is in Latin. It gives a physical description as well as its effects.