Siris: a Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water,: And Divers Other Subjects Connected Together and Arising One from AnotherDublin printed, London re-printed, for W. Innys, and C. Hitch, in Pater-noster-row; and C. Davis in Holbourn., 1744 - 164 pages |
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Page 18
It is sufficient to observe , what all must acknowledge , that a plant or tree is a very
nice and complicated machine ( a ) ; by the several parts and motions whereof ,
the crude juices admitted through the absorbent vessels , whether of the root ...
It is sufficient to observe , what all must acknowledge , that a plant or tree is a very
nice and complicated machine ( a ) ; by the several parts and motions whereof ,
the crude juices admitted through the absorbent vessels , whether of the root ...
Page 26
And at the same time that it quickens the fuggish blood of the hysterical , it ' s
balsamic oily nature abates the too rapid motion of the sharp thin blood in those
who are hectic . There is a lentour and smoothness in the blood of healthy strong
...
And at the same time that it quickens the fuggish blood of the hysterical , it ' s
balsamic oily nature abates the too rapid motion of the sharp thin blood in those
who are hectic . There is a lentour and smoothness in the blood of healthy strong
...
Page 27
... of the elastic vessels ) remotely produce those concretions they are intended to
remove . 57 . Weak and rigid fibres are looked on by the most able physicians ,
as sources of two different classes of distempers : a Nuggish motion of the liquids
...
... of the elastic vessels ) remotely produce those concretions they are intended to
remove . 57 . Weak and rigid fibres are looked on by the most able physicians ,
as sources of two different classes of distempers : a Nuggish motion of the liquids
...
Page 31
... motion of their contents , producing , in issue and effect , all the benefits of a
cordial much more lasting and salutary than those of fermented spirits , which by
their caustic and coagulating qualities do incomparably more mischief chan good
.
... motion of their contents , producing , in issue and effect , all the benefits of a
cordial much more lasting and salutary than those of fermented spirits , which by
their caustic and coagulating qualities do incomparably more mischief chan good
.
Page 36
And for the former , the irritating acrimony which accelerates the motion of the
heart is diluted by watery , corrected by acid , and softened by balsamic remedies
, all which intentions are answer - , ed by this aqueous acid balsamic medicine .
And for the former , the irritating acrimony which accelerates the motion of the
heart is diluted by watery , corrected by acid , and softened by balsamic remedies
, all which intentions are answer - , ed by this aqueous acid balsamic medicine .
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| Title | Siris: a Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water,: And Divers Other Subjects Connected Together and Arising One from Another Siris: a Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water,: And Divers Other Subjects Connected Together and Arising One from Another, George Berkeley |
| Author | George Berkeley |
| Contributors | Margaret Rhames, William Bowyer, William Innys, Charles Hitch, Charles Davis |
| Publisher | Dublin printed, London re-printed, for W. Innys, and C. Hitch, in Pater-noster-row; and C. Davis in Holbourn., 1744 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 20 apr. 2009 |
| Length | 164 pages |
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