Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar WaterReprinted for W. Innys, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... experience is the beft rule . The ftron- ger the better ; provided the ftomach can bear it . Lefs water or more stirring makes it stronger ; as more water , and lefs ftirring makes it weaker . The fame tar will not do quite fo well a ...
... experience is the beft rule . The ftron- ger the better ; provided the ftomach can bear it . Lefs water or more stirring makes it stronger ; as more water , and lefs ftirring makes it weaker . The fame tar will not do quite fo well a ...
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... experience ; and particularly that pthifi- cal and afthmatic perfons receive fpeedy and great relief from the use of it . 12. Balfams , as all unctuous and oily medicines , create a nauseating in the ftomach . They cannot therefore be ...
... experience ; and particularly that pthifi- cal and afthmatic perfons receive fpeedy and great relief from the use of it . 12. Balfams , as all unctuous and oily medicines , create a nauseating in the ftomach . They cannot therefore be ...
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... experience I have had , it poffeffeth the moft valuable qualities afcribed to the feveral balfams of Peru , of Tolu , of Capivi , and even to the balm of Gilead ; fuch is it's virtue in asthmas and pleu- rifies , in obftructions and ...
... experience I have had , it poffeffeth the moft valuable qualities afcribed to the feveral balfams of Peru , of Tolu , of Capivi , and even to the balm of Gilead ; fuch is it's virtue in asthmas and pleu- rifies , in obftructions and ...
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... experienced in tar , with those I find afcribed to the precious balm of Judæa , of Gilead , or of Mecha ( as it is diverfly called ) I am of opinion , that the latter is not a medicine of more value or efficacy than the former . 23 ...
... experienced in tar , with those I find afcribed to the precious balm of Judæa , of Gilead , or of Mecha ( as it is diverfly called ) I am of opinion , that the latter is not a medicine of more value or efficacy than the former . 23 ...
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... , especially the Norvegian , which is the moft liquid and beft for medicinal uses of any that I have experienced . Thofe trees that grow on mountains , expofed to the the fun or the north wind , are reckoned by ( 14 )
... , especially the Norvegian , which is the moft liquid and beft for medicinal uses of any that I have experienced . Thofe trees that grow on mountains , expofed to the the fun or the north wind , are reckoned by ( 14 )
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