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, C. Hitch, and C. Davis, 1744 - 174 pages |
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Page 30
... observed that the refto- rative pectoral antihyfterical virtues of the most pre- cious balfams and gums are poffeffed in a high de- gree by tar - water ( a ) . And I do not know any purpose answered by the wood drinks , for which tar ...
... observed that the refto- rative pectoral antihyfterical virtues of the most pre- cious balfams and gums are poffeffed in a high de- gree by tar - water ( a ) . And I do not know any purpose answered by the wood drinks , for which tar ...
Page 31
... observed , efpecially with chalybeat waters , which I never found neceffary with this . Tar- water layeth under no reftraint either as to diet , hours , or employment . A man may study , or exercise , or repofe , keep his own hours ...
... observed , efpecially with chalybeat waters , which I never found neceffary with this . Tar- water layeth under no reftraint either as to diet , hours , or employment . A man may study , or exercise , or repofe , keep his own hours ...
Page 46
... observed it to produce a kindly genial warmth without heat , a thing to be aimed at in all forts of fcurvy . Befides the balfam in tar - water fheaths all fcorbutic falts alike and it's great virtues as a digester and deob- ( a ) 7 ...
... observed it to produce a kindly genial warmth without heat , a thing to be aimed at in all forts of fcurvy . Befides the balfam in tar - water fheaths all fcorbutic falts alike and it's great virtues as a digester and deob- ( a ) 7 ...
Page 55
... observe , that I have known fome , whofe nice ftomachs could not bear it in the morning , take it at night going to bed without any inconvenience ; and that with fome it agrees beft warm , with others cold . It may be ( a ) .133 . made ...
... observe , that I have known fome , whofe nice ftomachs could not bear it in the morning , take it at night going to bed without any inconvenience ; and that with fome it agrees beft warm , with others cold . It may be ( a ) .133 . made ...
Page 92
... observed , that fire , in order to become fen- fible , must have some subject to act upon . This being penetrated and agitated by fire affects us with light , heat , or fome other fenfible alteration . And this fubject fo wrought upon ...
... observed , that fire , in order to become fen- fible , must have some subject to act upon . This being penetrated and agitated by fire affects us with light , heat , or fome other fenfible alteration . And this fubject fo wrought upon ...
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