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Cairo Genizah : Medical

Cairo Genizah

<p style='text-align: justify;'>Leaves from a large and prestigious codex dealing with various ailments, including black and yellow jaundice (yellow jaundice is described as the colour of turmeric), and its symptoms (colour of the urine and changes in complexion). F. 2r describes the preparation of food for patients. F. 2v deals with diseases of the spleen.</p>


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