Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar WaterReprinted for W. Innys, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... volatile , as readily to enter the smallest veffels , and be affi- milated with the utmost ease . 49. If any one were minded to diffolve fome of the refin , together with the falt or spirit , he need only mix fome spirit of wine with ...
... volatile , as readily to enter the smallest veffels , and be affi- milated with the utmost ease . 49. If any one were minded to diffolve fome of the refin , together with the falt or spirit , he need only mix fome spirit of wine with ...
Page 25
... volatile falt and spirit of vegetables do , by . gently ftimulating the folids , attenuate the fluids contained in them , and promote fecretions , and that they are pene- trating and active , contrary to the general nature of other ...
... volatile falt and spirit of vegetables do , by . gently ftimulating the folids , attenuate the fluids contained in them , and promote fecretions , and that they are pene- trating and active , contrary to the general nature of other ...
Page 26
... volatile fpirit . And furely those parts ought to be very fine , which can fcour the per- fpiratory ducts , under the scarf skin or cuticle , if it be true that one grain of fand would co- ver the mouths of more than a hundred thou ...
... volatile fpirit . And furely those parts ought to be very fine , which can fcour the per- fpiratory ducts , under the scarf skin or cuticle , if it be true that one grain of fand would co- ver the mouths of more than a hundred thou ...
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... volatile spirit in the waters of Geronfter , the most efteemed of all the fountains . about Spa , but whofe waters do not bear transport- ing . The ftomachic , cardiac , and diuretic qualities- of this fountain fomewhat refemble those ...
... volatile spirit in the waters of Geronfter , the most efteemed of all the fountains . about Spa , but whofe waters do not bear transport- ing . The ftomachic , cardiac , and diuretic qualities- of this fountain fomewhat refemble those ...
Page 41
... volatile oil ( a ) , foftly ftimulating and bra- cing the nervous veffels and fibres , promotes a due circulation and fecretion of the animal juices , and creates a calm fatisfied fenfe of health . And ac- cordingly I have often known ...
... volatile oil ( a ) , foftly ftimulating and bra- cing the nervous veffels and fibres , promotes a due circulation and fecretion of the animal juices , and creates a calm fatisfied fenfe of health . And ac- cordingly I have often known ...
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