Complex sentence: The writings of Diocles of Carystus were also extensive and prolific in nature-with enough prestige to be referred to as "the second Hippocrates," his advice in herbalism and treatment was to be taken seriously.
Split into simpler sentences: The writings of Diocles of Carystus were also extensive and prolific in nature. With enough prestige to be referred to as "the second Hippocrates," his advice in herbalism and treatment was to be taken seriously.