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To explore the therapeutic effects of thermal baths on renal pathologies as documented by Pietro Anzolino da Eboli.

February 9, 2026

Pietro Anzolino da Eboli and the thermal therapy of renal pathologies

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To explore the therapeutic effects of thermal baths on renal pathologies as documented by Pietro Anzolino da Eboli.
Literature review of Pietro Anzolino da Eboli's manuscript 'De Balneis Terrae Laboris'
Identification of over thirty thermal sites in the Campi Flegrei region
Compilation of therapeutic effects related to urinary diseases
Documentation of at least thirty thermal sites with therapeutic properties for urinary conditions.
Insights into historical use of thermal baths for renal pathologies from medieval texts.
Connection between ancient medicinal practices and modern understanding of hydrotherapy.

Abstract

Abstract In the Campi Flegrei area of Campania, a region of Southern Italy, some thermal baths still exist, known for the therapeutical properties of their waters. Utilized since remote ages for the treatment of a variety of pathologies. In “De Balneis Terrae Laboris”, an Italian poet of the Middle Ages and scientist, Pietro Anzolino da Eboli, reports every detail about more than thirty different thermal sites in the Campi Flegrei, including all therapeutic effects of their waters. Based on Pietro’s manuscript, we report in the current paper all the sites whose waters were – among other indications – also recommended for the treatment of some urinary diseases.

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