II. Warm Water (Aqua Calida)

Nature: Cold and humid in the second degree.
Optimum: Lukewarm and sweet.
Usefulness: It cleans the stomach lining.
Dangers: It weakens the mechanism of digestion.
Neutralization of the Dangers: By mixing with rose water.
Effects: Can cause moist swellings. It is primarily recommended for cold temperaments, for old people, in Winter, and in cold regions.

From the Tacuinum of Vienna

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