This fascinating book explores the traditional uses of medicinal herbs in ancient Rome, with a focus on the work of writer and statesman Cato the Elder. With detailed descriptions of over 150 herbs and their uses, Folk-lore and Religious Uses of the Medicinal Herbs in Marcu Porcius Cato de Agri Cultura offers a unique glimpse into the history of medicine and folk culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.