Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar WaterReprinted for W. Innys, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... fire , will not think it incredible that virtues of mighty force and extent should be found in a fine acid foap ( a ) , the falts and oil whereof are a moft elaborate product of nature and the folar light . 74. It is certain tar - water ...
... fire , will not think it incredible that virtues of mighty force and extent should be found in a fine acid foap ( a ) , the falts and oil whereof are a moft elaborate product of nature and the folar light . 74. It is certain tar - water ...
Page 38
... fire in two ounces of oil , and added to a pint of broth , which not long fince I had frequent occafion of trying , when that diftem- per was epidemical . Nor can I fay that any to whom I advised it miscarried . This experiment I was ...
... fire in two ounces of oil , and added to a pint of broth , which not long fince I had frequent occafion of trying , when that diftem- per was epidemical . Nor can I fay that any to whom I advised it miscarried . This experiment I was ...
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... fires , and the various foffils wherein we abound , doth greatly contribute to render us fcorbutic and hy- pochondriac . 90 . There are fome who derive all diseases from the fcurvy , which indeed must be allowed to create or mimic moft ...
... fires , and the various foffils wherein we abound , doth greatly contribute to render us fcorbutic and hy- pochondriac . 90 . There are fome who derive all diseases from the fcurvy , which indeed must be allowed to create or mimic moft ...
Page 53
... fire , is , by the conftant operation of heat , fucceffively transform- ed into oil , balfam , pitch , and hard friable resin , which will incorporate with oil or rectified fpirit , but not with water . 113. Sir 113. Sir John Floyer ...
... fire , is , by the conftant operation of heat , fucceffively transform- ed into oil , balfam , pitch , and hard friable resin , which will incorporate with oil or rectified fpirit , but not with water . 113. Sir 113. Sir John Floyer ...
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... fire be very gentle , is loft . This grateful acid fpirit that first comes over , is , as a learned chemist and physician informs us , highly refrigeratory , diuretic , fudorific , balfamic or prefervative from putrefaction , excellent ...
... fire be very gentle , is loft . This grateful acid fpirit that first comes over , is , as a learned chemist and physician informs us , highly refrigeratory , diuretic , fudorific , balfamic or prefervative from putrefaction , excellent ...
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