Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water, and Divers Other Subjects Connected Together and Arising One from Another |
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They cannot therefore be taken in substance , so much or so long , as to produce
all those falutary effects , which , if thoroughly mixed with the blood and juices ,
they would be capable of producing . It must therefore be a thing of great benefit ...
They cannot therefore be taken in substance , so much or so long , as to produce
all those falutary effects , which , if thoroughly mixed with the blood and juices ,
they would be capable of producing . It must therefore be a thing of great benefit ...
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... separation of the rays , by the peculiar powers of the capillary organs in
vegetables , attracting and imbibing certain rays , which produce certain flavours
and qualities , in like manner as certain rays , being reflected , produce certain
colours .
... separation of the rays , by the peculiar powers of the capillary organs in
vegetables , attracting and imbibing certain rays , which produce certain flavours
and qualities , in like manner as certain rays , being reflected , produce certain
colours .
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But it seems to produce it ' s princi . pal effect as an alterative , sure and easy ,
much safer than those vehement purgative , emetic , and salivating medicines ,
which do violence to nature . 56 . An obstruction of some veffels causech the
blood ...
But it seems to produce it ' s princi . pal effect as an alterative , sure and easy ,
much safer than those vehement purgative , emetic , and salivating medicines ,
which do violence to nature . 56 . An obstruction of some veffels causech the
blood ...
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But medicines of an operation too fine and light to produce a sensible effect in the
prim¿ vi¿ , may , nevertheless ... and consequently the motion of their contents ,
producing , in issue and effect , all the benefits of a cordial much more lasting ...
But medicines of an operation too fine and light to produce a sensible effect in the
prim¿ vi¿ , may , nevertheless ... and consequently the motion of their contents ,
producing , in issue and effect , all the benefits of a cordial much more lasting ...
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... the body are alcalescent , increase the disease . And four fruits and vegetables
produce a like effect in the scurvy , caused by an acid acrimony . Hence fatal
blunders are committed by unwary practitioners , who , not distinguishing the
nature ...
... the body are alcalescent , increase the disease . And four fruits and vegetables
produce a like effect in the scurvy , caused by an acid acrimony . Hence fatal
blunders are committed by unwary practitioners , who , not distinguishing the
nature ...
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| Title | Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water, and Divers Other Subjects Connected Together and Arising One from Another |
| Author | George Berkeley |
| Edition | 2, reprint |
| Publisher | Reprinted for W. Innys, 1744 |
| Original from | Princeton University |
| Digitized | 10 okt. 2008 |
| Length | 174 pages |
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