The Romans had a rich tradition of herbal medicine, drawing upon knowledge inherited from the Greeks and expanding upon it.
The Romans had a rich tradition of herbal medicine, drawing upon knowledge inherited from the Greeks and expanding upon it. Notable works include those of Pedanius Dioscorides, whose "De Materia Medica" served as a comprehensive guide to medicinal plants and remained influential for centuries.[16] Additionally, Pliny the Elder's "Naturalis Historia" contains valuable insights into Roman medical plant practices [17]