Schola Salernitana

By Johannes (Mediolanensis) and Zacharias Sylvius

Schola Salernitana, Sive De Conservanda Valetudina Praecepta Metrica, also known as the "Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum," is a medieval didactic poem offering rules for preserving health. Attributed to the medical school of Salerno, one of the most important medical institutions in the Middle Ages, the poem provides practical advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle. This edition presents the metrical precepts in a format accessible to scholars and those interested in the history of medicine. The work reflects the humoral theory prevalent at the time, emphasizing the balance of bodily fluids for maintaining well-being. This historic text offers a glimpse into the medical thought and practices of the medieval world, highlighting the enduring human quest for health and longevity.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102431927X
• ISBN13: 9781024319279
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"