Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water ...Gunne, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... whose waters do not bear transport- ing . The ftomachic , cardiac , and diuretic qualities of this fountain fomewhat refemble those of tar- water , which , if I am not greatly mistaken , con- ( a ) Sect . 9 , 21 , 22 , 23 . tains the ...
... whose waters do not bear transport- ing . The ftomachic , cardiac , and diuretic qualities of this fountain fomewhat refemble those of tar- water , which , if I am not greatly mistaken , con- ( a ) Sect . 9 , 21 , 22 , 23 . tains the ...
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... whose defects are the prin- cipal cause of scurvy and cachexy . 97. In the cure of the fcurvy , the principal aim is to fubdue the acrimony of the blood and juices . But as this acrimony proceeds from different causes , or even oppofite ...
... whose defects are the prin- cipal cause of scurvy and cachexy . 97. In the cure of the fcurvy , the principal aim is to fubdue the acrimony of the blood and juices . But as this acrimony proceeds from different causes , or even oppofite ...
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... whose natural conftituent parts have been altered or destroyed by the extreme force of fire , are by later chemifts , upon very good grounds , fuppofed not to have pre - exifted therein ; all fuch falts appearing , from the experiments ...
... whose natural conftituent parts have been altered or destroyed by the extreme force of fire , are by later chemifts , upon very good grounds , fuppofed not to have pre - exifted therein ; all fuch falts appearing , from the experiments ...
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... whose virtues are not breathed into the air . The air there- fore is an active mass of numberless different prin- ciples , the general fource of corruption and gene- ration ; on one hand dividing , abrading , and car- rying off the ...
... whose virtues are not breathed into the air . The air there- fore is an active mass of numberless different prin- ciples , the general fource of corruption and gene- ration ; on one hand dividing , abrading , and car- rying off the ...
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... whose waves feem frequently all on fire . Its operations are various according to its kind , quantity , and degree of vehemence . One degree ( a ) 157 . keeps keeps water fluid , another turns it into elastic air ( 90 )
... whose waves feem frequently all on fire . Its operations are various according to its kind , quantity , and degree of vehemence . One degree ( a ) 157 . keeps keeps water fluid , another turns it into elastic air ( 90 )
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