Al Ghafiqi (d1165) Spain Al-Murshid fil
Kuhl
(The Right Guide in Ophthalmology)
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Taken from: Phantastica By Lewin Louis
Joudz ez-zenj (1) is a fruit of the size of an apple, somewhat
elongated, wrinkled and angular. It contains seeds similar to cardamoms which are flat (round), brown (red) and have an aromatic odour. They are brought from the mountainous territory of the Berbers and applied against flatulent colic.
Note: maybe the cola nut
(1) also mentioned by: Abu l-Khayr 1200; Ibn Sina 1037; Ibn Al-Baytar 1249; Al Ghafiqi 1165
Cola pot with
seed