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The causes of dysentery are manifold; but the principal are, indigestion, continued cold, the administration of acrid things, such as myttôtos,A sort of condiment, containing garlic and other acrid things. See Pollux, Onomast. vi. onions by themselves, garlic, food of old and acrid flesh, by which dyspepsia is produced; also unaccustomed liquids, cyceon,A thick soup prepared from various substances, that is to say, cheese, wine, etc. It is mentioned both in the Iliad and Odyssey. or zythusOn the composition of the ancient zythi, or Ales, see Appendix to the Edinburgh Greek Lexicon, in voce, ζύθος. (ale), or any similar beverage produced in any country as a substitute for wine to quench thirst. But also a blow, exposure to cold, and cold drink, create ulcerations.
