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On the Theophania

Eusebius of Caesarea, tr. Lee, 1843

Man alone, of those that are on the earth, is viewed (as) the assistant of nature; has …

Man alone, of those that are on the earth, is viewed (as) the assistant of nature; has discovered the means of healing; and has, by his understanding, applied (to this) the powers of roots, and of drugs, with their combination and mixture by weight and due proportion. He too has become skilful in the healing of infirm bodies, and the helps of the life of man.