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This chapter examines De sapore dulci et amaro (1566) by Lorenz Gryll, a sixteenth-century physician known for his extensive travels and engagement with medical theory. The work, based on Galen’s De simplicibus, explores the nature of taste, particularly sweetness and bitterness, within a Galenic framework. Gryll critiques Galen’s explanations, integrating insights from Renaissance Neoplatonism and contemporary debates on drug classification. He draws on Fracastoro’s theory of seminaria to explain how flavors develop, positioning taste as a key determinant of medicinal efficacy. The text also reflects Gryll’s broader medical education, shaped by figures such as Fernel and Da Monte. Through this analysis, the chapter highlights De sapore as a significant but overlooked contribution to early modern pharmacology and Galenic medicine.

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A Matter of Taste: Lorenz Gryll and His De sapore (1566)

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    2026年

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  • Vivian Nutton

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This chapter examines De sapore dulci et amaro (1566) by Lorenz Gryll, a sixteenth-century physician known for his extensive travels and engagement with medical theory. The work, based on Galen’s De simplicibus, explores the nature of taste, particularly sweetness and bitterness, within a Galenic framework. Gryll critiques Galen’s explanations, integrating insights from Renaissance Neoplatonism and contemporary debates on drug classification. He draws on Fracastoro’s theory of seminaria to explain how flavors develop, positioning taste as a key determinant of medicinal efficacy. The text also reflects Gryll’s broader medical education, shaped by figures such as Fernel and Da Monte. Through this analysis, the chapter highlights De sapore as a significant but overlooked contribution to early modern pharmacology and Galenic medicine.