Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water ...Gunne, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... observed , are apt to offend the ftomach . But tar - water may be taken without offending the ftomach : For the ftrengthening where- of it is the best medicine I have ever tried . 22. The folly of man rateth things by their fcarcenefs ...
... observed , are apt to offend the ftomach . But tar - water may be taken without offending the ftomach : For the ftrengthening where- of it is the best medicine I have ever tried . 22. The folly of man rateth things by their fcarcenefs ...
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... observed that the refto- rative pectoral antihyfterical virtues of the most pre- cious balfams and gums are poffeffed in a high de- gree by tar - water ( a ) . And I do not know any purpose answered by the wood drinks , for which tar ...
... observed that the refto- rative pectoral antihyfterical virtues of the most pre- cious balfams and gums are poffeffed in a high de- gree by tar - water ( a ) . And I do not know any purpose answered by the wood drinks , for which tar ...
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... observed , efpecially with chalybeat waters , which I never found neceffary with this . Tar- water layeth under no reftraint either as to diet , hours , or employment . A man may study , or exercise , or repofe , keep his own hours ...
... observed , efpecially with chalybeat waters , which I never found neceffary with this . Tar- water layeth under no reftraint either as to diet , hours , or employment . A man may study , or exercise , or repofe , keep his own hours ...
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... observed more kindly to work upon , and more thoroughly to diffolve , metallic bodies , than the ftrongeft acid fpirits produced by a vehement fire ; and it may be fufpected , they have the fame advantage as a medicine . And as no acid ...
... observed more kindly to work upon , and more thoroughly to diffolve , metallic bodies , than the ftrongeft acid fpirits produced by a vehement fire ; and it may be fufpected , they have the fame advantage as a medicine . And as no acid ...
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... observed from Homberg , that this acid is never found pure , but hath always fulphur joined with it , and is claffed by the difference of its ful- ' phurs , whether mineral , vegetable , or animal . 136. Salts are vulgarly reckoned the ...
... observed from Homberg , that this acid is never found pure , but hath always fulphur joined with it , and is claffed by the difference of its ful- ' phurs , whether mineral , vegetable , or animal . 136. Salts are vulgarly reckoned the ...
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