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Nicolaus Myrepsos (13th c. - c. 1280)

Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Myrepsus Authority - medieval
References in Documents:
Grew, Musaeum Regalis (1685)

A Wilk, saith Nicolaus Myrepsius, being burnt, powdered, and mixed with old Oil to the consistence of Glew, and so the Head, first shaved and rub'd, anointed therewith, is an admirable Remedy against Baldness and Morph of long standing. 'Tis usual to give Drink to Children that have the Chin-Cough, out of a Wilk-shell; and it is observed, saith Wormius, (c) (c) Musæum. to do them good.