Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water ...Dublin printed, London reprinted, for W. Innys & C. Hitch, & C. Davis, 1744 - 174 pages |
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Page 17
It seems very considerable and al . together necessary , as well to vegetable as
animal life . 34. It is an opinion received by many , that the sap circulates in plants
as the blood in animals : that it ascends through capillary arteries in the trunk ...
It seems very considerable and al . together necessary , as well to vegetable as
animal life . 34. It is an opinion received by many , that the sap circulates in plants
as the blood in animals : that it ascends through capillary arteries in the trunk ...
Page 42
The animal spirits are elaborated from the blood . Such therefore as the blood is ,
such will be the animal spirit , more or less , weaker or stronger . This sheweth
the use . fulness of tar - water in all hyfteric and hypochondriac cases ; which ...
The animal spirits are elaborated from the blood . Such therefore as the blood is ,
such will be the animal spirit , more or less , weaker or stronger . This sheweth
the use . fulness of tar - water in all hyfteric and hypochondriac cases ; which ...
Page 68
... not only from animals , fruits , and vegetables , but also from hard bodies . And
it is observed by Sir Isaac Newton , that air produced from hard bodies is most
elastic . The transmutation of elements , each into other , hath been anciently
held .
... not only from animals , fruits , and vegetables , but also from hard bodies . And
it is observed by Sir Isaac Newton , that air produced from hard bodies is most
elastic . The transmutation of elements , each into other , hath been anciently
held .
Page 70
... inotions , so subtile and penetrating in it's nacure , fo extensive in it's effects , it
seemeth no 0ther than the vegetative foul or vital spirit of the world . 153. The
animal fpirit in man is the instrumental or physical cause both of sense and
mocion .
... inotions , so subtile and penetrating in it's nacure , fo extensive in it's effects , it
seemeth no 0ther than the vegetative foul or vital spirit of the world . 153. The
animal fpirit in man is the instrumental or physical cause both of sense and
mocion .
Page 98
And , as soon as it gets free , relapsing instantly into the common mafs of celeftial
fire , which is every where present and latent . 212. This is the general source of
tife , fpirit , and strength , and therefore of health to all animals , who ...
And , as soon as it gets free , relapsing instantly into the common mafs of celeftial
fire , which is every where present and latent . 212. This is the general source of
tife , fpirit , and strength , and therefore of health to all animals , who ...
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