The great preservative of mankind or, The transcendent vertue of the true spirit of salt long look'd for and now philosophically prepar'd and purified from all hurtfull or corroding qualities far beyond anything yet known to the world being both safe and pleasant for the use of all men, women and children in a physicall laboratory in London where all manner of chymicall preparations are carried on ...

THE TRANSCENDENT VIRTUE Of the true SPIRIT of SALT.

THere have been so many false preparations of that, commonly called, The Spirit of Salt, retaining most pernicious accidents, as it will be a hard matter to have the worth of that which is perfect admitted into a vulgar Creed. Yet when the noble and universall qualities of seasoning and preserving our Food by common Salt are weighed, the ingenious must needs conclude, that when separated from its dregs and scum, and presented to us in its strength and vigour, it cannot but be worth a welcome reception amongst modern intelligent persons, as well as it had amongst many of the learned Ancients.

Therefore, as Basilius Valentinus, Paracelsus, Helmont, and many others most excellent Chymists, have wrote in the commendation thereof, it may well be hop'd, the pu∣blication of three or four hundred persons fresh experiences of its virtue in some particular cases, should not be unpro∣fitable for the publick good, who are ready to testifie the

truth of these Assertions following, against all opposers and objections. And indeed, its of so inherent an excellen∣cy, that it needs neither Epistle Dedicatory, or Commen∣datory: but that this famous City and Kingdome should not be ignorant of so great a mercy, its inward and outward virtues must not be conceal'd.

And first, as to the Inward.

* 1.1 THough it communicates not much nourishment to the Body it self, yet procures good appetite, helps di∣gestion, keeps the Body loose, prevents putrifaction of any thing in the Stomack, strengthnining and cleansing it from all raw and flegmatick humours, whether they pro∣ceed from drinking, or otherwise, and prevents drunken∣nesse, or sicknesse therefrom.

* 1.2 In Feavers of long continuance, its very good given in the Spirit of Wine, quenches thirst in such as languish un∣der* 1.3 hot distempers, or from what cause soever drought doth arise in the well and healthfull, in hot weather cooling the Blood, and inflamed Liver.

* 1.4 At all times it revives the Body, and defies diseases that arise from a corrupted Blood, by purifying it, th at lay before idle, and settled in the veins, and makes it volatile, and to proceed more regularly in its circulation.

* 1.5 It delivers the Breast and parts adjacent, from Rheums and Distillations.

* 1.6 A rooted Cough, and the shortnesse of Breath proceed∣ing from thence, without much difficulty it perfectly cures.

* 1.7 It helps the Liver and the Spleen, in its unnaturall weight and burthen.

* 1.8 It stifles the Iaundise in the birth, or kills it in its strength.

* 1.9 The hypochondricall Melancholly; pains also in the Sides and Bowels, and whatsoever hath its origine from Wind, it easily disperses and removes.

* 1.10 Most especially it cleares the Body from all hydropi∣call humours, and those which the Legs bear with such re∣gret and trouble.

* 1.11 It keeps the Vreteries from all filth, or slime, and sends away the water that lurks betwixt the skin and flesh, by Stool and Urine.

* 1.12 Persons afflicted with the Stone, it helps whether in Reins or Bladder, and forbids Coallition of the Gravell, & in time dissolves the Stone, if not already congealed and hardned.

* 1.13 Its good for healing the Ulceration and Consumption of the Lungs, the Falling-sicknesse and the Palsie.

* 1.14 And for the Scurvy, its a most approved Antidote and Remedy.

* 1.15 Prevents breeding of Wormes, and kills them where they are.

* 1.16 Its a received preservative against the Plague, and doth very much help those already infected.

* 1.17 As also any that are poysoned by Opium, &c. or stung by Serpents, Spiders, or otherwise.

* 1.18 And as to Women, it removes obstructions, helps them to the benefit of Nature, And those that have the Matrix clog'd with superfluous humours, may use it with successe.

Thus much for the inward Benefits.

For the Virtue outwardly used.

IT keeps a good and lively Colour. Any putrifi'd wounds or proud flesh, being gently washed with it, are cured, and the place preserved by it, clean and sound.

It brings life into benumm'd Members, and is very good against the Cramp.

It may be outwardly applyed for the French disease: as al∣so in cold Gouts, mixed with Oyl of Turpentine, VVax, Am∣ber, Harts-horn, or the like.

Its good for the Kitchin, in rendring meats gratefull and pleasant; for instead of Vinegar, Lemons, or other sharp Sawces, its more healthfully taken: mixt with Sugar its excellent Sawce for Rosted meats.

By it Raisins recover their former bignesse, and beauty, mixt with some fountain water, are pleasing to the pallat, and very cordiall to refresh a weak Stomaek.

Pigeons, Chickens, and all flesh seasoned with it, are of a pleasing relish: Beef steeped in, or sprinkled with it, is made tender.

It cleanseth the Teeth, and makes them white as snow, and takes all stains out of Linnen.

To say no more, its that which cuts the Sinews of all di∣seases, and supports, as well as restores weak Bodies.

One thing more cannot be omitted; when at Sea water is scant, a little of this prepared into a Salt, laid on the tip of the Tongue in a small proportion, takes a way all inclinati∣on to drink.

These are some of the rare advantages, that attend this

Spirit of SALT: Others there be more secret, which re∣quire Private impartment.

Who use it, find these Effects: If any doubt, let them try in some one, and by that judge the rest.

Its to be had, near the Old Exchange, with Mr HUCH∣INSON, at the White Swan, in Burching-lane.

At Grays-Inn, with Mr THOMAS FIRBY, under the Gate.

At St Dunstons-Church, in Mr MARRIOT'S shop.

At New Exchange, with Mr HENRY HAR∣RINGTON, in the Low Walk.

At Westminster, with Mr HARMAN, in Stephens Alley.

At Lambeth, with Mr NEVITTS, near the three Marriners.

Where Directions are for the several occasions, and use of such as desire it, on moderate Rates.

The Authors forbear their names, and publishing the further Vertues (that are almost wonderfull) untill they see the kind reception of this one Product of their great ex∣pence and labour.

Veritas cum sit Lux Astrorum, angulis non coarctatur: Iti∣dem & SAL ex Astris Oriens, exaltatus, non potest quin radios suos hominibus effundat; veluti Prophylacticum simul & Alexipharmacum perpetuum, cum sit Aeternitatis Divinae Nobilae Symbolum.

Truth being the Light of the Stars, cannot be closed in Corners: In like manner, SALT also arising from the Stars, being exalted, cannot but pour out its Rayes upon Mankinde, as a famous Preservative, and perpetual resister of Poyson, since it is a Noble Symbole of Divine Eternity.

FINIS.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Stomack.
• * 1.2

  Feavers.
• * 1.3

  Thirst.
• * 1.4

  Blood.
• * 1.5

  Rheums.
• * 1.6

  Cough.
• * 1.7

  Spleen.
• * 1.8

  Jaundise▪
• * 1.9

  Wind.
• * 1.10

  Dropsie.
• * 1.11

  Vrine.
• * 1.12

  Stone. Gravell.
• * 1.13

  Lungs. Falling-sickness. Palsie.
• * 1.14

  Scurvy.
• * 1.15

  Wormes.
• * 1.16

  Plague.
• * 1.17

  Poyson.
• * 1.18

  Women.