Siris, a Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water EtcInnys, 1747 |
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... virtues in cold wa- ter , was unknown to them . The leaves and ten- der tops of pine and fir are in our times ufed for diet - drinks , and allowed to be antifcorbutic and diuretic . But the most elaborate juice , falt , and fpirit of ...
... virtues in cold wa- ter , was unknown to them . The leaves and ten- der tops of pine and fir are in our times ufed for diet - drinks , and allowed to be antifcorbutic and diuretic . But the most elaborate juice , falt , and fpirit of ...
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... virtues . Tar and it's infufion contain thofe virtues . Tar - water is extremely pec- toral and restorative , and , if I may judge from what experience I have had , it poffeffeth the most valuable qualities afcribed to the feveral ...
... virtues . Tar and it's infufion contain thofe virtues . Tar - water is extremely pec- toral and restorative , and , if I may judge from what experience I have had , it poffeffeth the most valuable qualities afcribed to the feveral ...
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