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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This may do for a general rule ; but as stomachs and constitutions are so varia
ous , for particular persons , their own experience is the beft rule . The Atronger
the better ; provided the stomach can bear it . Less water or more stirring makes it
...
This may do for a general rule ; but as stomachs and constitutions are so varia
ous , for particular persons , their own experience is the beft rule . The Atronger
the better ; provided the stomach can bear it . Less water or more stirring makes it
...
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Tar water is extremely pectoral and restorative , and , if I may judge from what
experience I have had , it possessech the most valuable qualities ascribed to the
several balsams of Peru , of Tolu , of Capivi , and even to the balm of Gilead ;
such ...
Tar water is extremely pectoral and restorative , and , if I may judge from what
experience I have had , it possessech the most valuable qualities ascribed to the
several balsams of Peru , of Tolu , of Capivi , and even to the balm of Gilead ;
such ...
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It is of admirable use in fevers , being at the fame time the furest , fafest and most
effectual both paregoric and cordial ; for the truth of which , I appeal to any
person's experience , who shall take a large draught of it milk warm in the
paroxysm of ...
It is of admirable use in fevers , being at the fame time the furest , fafest and most
effectual both paregoric and cordial ; for the truth of which , I appeal to any
person's experience , who shall take a large draught of it milk warm in the
paroxysm of ...
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Let any one consult his own notions and reason , as well as experience ,
concerning the origin of motion , and the respective natures , properties , and
differences of soul and body , and he will , if I mistake not , evidently perceive ,
that there is ...
Let any one consult his own notions and reason , as well as experience ,
concerning the origin of motion , and the respective natures , properties , and
differences of soul and body , and he will , if I mistake not , evidently perceive ,
that there is ...
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Sense and experience acquaint us , with the course and analogy of appearances
or natural effects . Thought , reason , intellect , introduce us into the knowledge of
their causes . Sensible appearances , though of a flowing , unstable , and ...
Sense and experience acquaint us , with the course and analogy of appearances
or natural effects . Thought , reason , intellect , introduce us into the knowledge of
their causes . Sensible appearances , though of a flowing , unstable , and ...
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