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