Arcana philosophia, or, Chymical secrets containing the noted and useful chymical medicines of Dr. Wil. and Rich. Russel chymists, viz. I. Species vitæ, alias universalis, II. Tinctura regalis, call'd scorbutick, &c., III. Species coroborativa, alias pleuretica, IV. Species proprietatis, V. Species minor, VI. A pestilential cordial, call'd his white cordial : as also several curious chymical processes and spagerick preparations of natural things for the use of medicin, and many other things of great use and vertue in eradicating the most stubborn diseases, likewise four curious small treatises, viz. the I. Of fevers, the II. Of the jaundies, the III. Of madness, and the IV. Of diarrhæas, lientries &c., by the renowned and most aproved Dr. Aurelius Philipus Theophrastus Paracelsus, of Hoheneim / publish'd by John Headrich ...

Treatise the Fift. (Book 5)

CHAP. I. Of Metals.

Of Gold, Silver, Tinn, Copper, Iron, Lead, Mercury.

Of Gold.

The virtues of Gold are, in

• The Palsy, Synthena,
• Fevers, Trembling of the Heart,
• Dolours of the Matrix,
• Ethica, Affects of the Lungs, and Acute Diseases.

The Preparation for the Palsy, Trembling of the Heart, and Synthena.

℞. GOld pure, and perfectly well purg'd ʒij. Water of Salt Gemm ℥vj. Incorporate them that they may be one, make separation with Alcohol of Wine. Then ℞. of Saffron ʒij. Alcohol corrected ʒvj. make a mixture; Dose from 3, or 4 grains to 6.

Preparation in Fevers and acute Diseases.

℞. Of leaf Gold Liquefied with Water of Hony ℥j. Alcohol of Wine ℥ij. make separa∣tion from the Hony; Dose from ℈ss. to ℈j.

Preparation in Dolours of the Matrix, Ethica, and Affects of the Lungs

℞. Of Gold extinct in Water of Selandine ʒxiij. Indian, and Chebul Myrabolans of each ʒj. digest them for a Week, then seperate the superfluous Wateriness; Dose from ℈j. to ʒj.

Addition in the Palsy, Trembling of the Heart, and Synthena.

℞. Of this prepar'd Gold ℈j. Water of La∣vender corrected with Alcohol of Wine, and Spike of each ℥j. Dose ℈j.

Addition in Fevers, and acute Diseases.

℞. Of this prepar'd Gold ℈iv. Jucies of Centory, Sage of each ℥i•• Dose from ℈ss. to ℈j.

Addition in Dolours of the Matrix, Ethica, and Af∣fects of the Lungs.

℞. Oyl of Nutmegs ℥ss. Oyl of Cloves ʒj. of this prepar'd Gold ℈j. Dose from ℈ss. to ℈j.

The Description of Water Salt Gem.

℞. Salt Gem lbss. Rain Water lbj. distil them by Retort until the whole substance of the Salt be consumed.

Purgation of Gold.

℞. Gold ℥ss. Antimony ℥ij. or ℥iij. melt them to a Regulus: This way the Antimony assumes all impurity, and the Gold resides in the bottom purefi'd.

CHAP. II. Of Silver.

The virtues of Silver are, in

• Dolours of the Brain, Spleen and Liver.
• Retentio•• of Fluxes.

Preparation in Dolours of the Brain, Spleen, and Liver.

℞. SIlver beat into small thin Plates ʒiij. Salt Gem ʒvj. make S. S. S. and in Fire of the fourth degree, Reverberate for 24 hours, then extract the Alcali.

This Alcaly must be infused in Wine, sub∣limate (or rich Wine) for 3, or 4 Days; in which time the Silver will be like the Wine it self: Afterwards evaporate the Wine, and the Alcoli will reside in the bottom, which be∣ing 〈◊〉〈◊〉 into a Glass, and that set in a Cold place, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 resolve into Liquor; Dose from 5, or 6 grains to 12.

Preparation in retention of Fluxes.

℞. Silver filed ℥j. Reduce it to a Calx with Aqua Regis of this Calx, ℞. ʒij. of Crude Tartar ʒiv. then Reverberate in Fire of the fourth degree, and extract the Alcali.

A Description of Aqua Regis.

℞. Nitre, Allom, Vitriol of each lbss. distil them to a sweet Water.

The way of Extracting the Alcali.

℞. Of this Silver, q s. Alcohol of Wine, Water of Selandine of each ℥x. make Extracti∣on as above; Dose from ℈j. to ℈jss.

If the Flux come forth Red, or with it a Redness be, it is a sign it may be reteined; wherefore then ʒj. of this Water is to be drunk by the Patient.

A Preparation of Silver, for all the Abovesaid Affects.

℞. Silver in thin Plates ℥j. Sulphur purg'd ℥iv. Rosin of the Pine ℥ij. make a Bolus, to which set fire, that it may burn, and with Fountain Water compleat the Preparation; Dose from ℈j. to ℈jss.

This preparation is profitable in all the a∣foresaid: But the other is more efficatious.

CHAP. III. Of Tin.

The virtues of Tin, are in

• The Jaundies.
• Asclitis.
• Wormes.

The Preparation in the Jaundies.

℞. TIn calcined lbj. Salt ℥vj. Ashes of Beans, lbss. Reduce them to a Lithargiry by Fire of Reverberation. Of this Lithargiry ℞. ℥x. Alcohol of Wine lbss. After resolution, reduce to an Alcali; Dose from 6 grains to 10, or 12.

Preparation in the Asclites.

Tin purged ℥j. Antimony ℥ij. Limatura Ci∣neri

℥iij. reduce to a Calx by Reverberation for 24 hours. Then of this calcined matter ℞. lbj. Alcohol of Wine lbjss. reduce to an Alcali; Dose from ʒj. to ʒjss.

Preparation in Worms.

℞. Tin ℥iij. common Salt ℥iv. Asphaltum ℥j. make a Powder with adustion; Dose from ʒss. to ʒiij.

Addition in the Jaundies.

℞. Of this prepar'd Tin ℈iv. Alipta Mus∣cata ℈j. Bdellium ℈ij. Dose from ℈j. to ℈ijss.

Addition in Asclites.

℞. Of this prepar'd Tin ʒss. Sanguis Draco∣nis ʒij. Liquor of Mullein ℥j. make a mix∣ture; Dose ℥ss.

Addition in Worms.

℞. Of this prepared Tin ℥j. Seeds of Colo∣quintida, Plantain of each ʒvj. make a Pow∣der; Dose from ℥j. to ℥jss.

CHAP. IV. Of Copper.

Its virtues are, in

• Ulcers.
• Wounds.
• Wormes.
• Ulcers of the Mouth.

The Preparation in Vlcers.

℞. OF Copper lbj. unripe Grapes lbv. Vi∣neger lbj. digest them in a close Vessel for a Month: Then wash the digestion, and reduce to a Salt Alcali.

This is Viride Aeris in Ulcers.

Preparation, in Wounds.

℞. Copper lbss. Turpentine distil'd lbj. common Salt ʒj. Vitriol ʒij. make a mixture in a close Vessel for three Months.

If you take thin Plates of Copper, and thus prepare them: Thence will be made a most excellent Balsam; if afterward ʒj. of Flos aeris, and ℥j. of common Oyl be taken.

Preparation in Worms.

℞. Venus calcin'd ℥j. Water of St. Johns∣wort, Centory of each ℥vj Water of Plan∣tain, eager Wine of each ℥iv. digest them for seven or eight Days, reduce to Alcali; Dose from ℈j. to ℈iv. or ℈v.

Preparation in Ulcers of the Mouth.

℞. Venus Laminate, or Cementate ℥ij. Can∣did Allom burnt, Roch Allom of each ʒvj. di∣stil'd Vineger lbj. make extraction of the Al∣cali for one Day and Night.

Addition in Ulcers.

℞. Of this Flos aeris ʒj. Agrippine Unguent ℥j. Earth Worms ʒiij. make an Unguent as the manner is.

Another Addition in Common Ulcers.

℞. Of this Flos ʒv. Water of Allom ℥xv. make a mixture in manner of Lavament.

Addition in Wounds.

℞. Of this prepar'd Flos ℥j. Oyl of Dill ʒiij. Oyl of Yolks of Eggs ℥j. make a mixture like an Oyl.

Another in Wounds.

℞. Of this prepar'd Flos ʒss. Epatick Aloes ʒj. Liquor of Comphry ℥iv. make a viscous mixture.

Addition in Wormes.

℞. Of this Flos aeris ʒj Sugar Taberzet, Juice of Liquirish of each ℥ijss. make a Pow∣der; Dose from ℈ss. to ℈j.

Addition in the Ulcers of the Mouth.

℞. Of this prepar'd Flos ℥j. Water of Se∣landine ℥iij. Water of Allom ℥j. make a Gar∣garism, or Lavament for the Mouth.

CHAP. V. Of Iron.

The virtues of Iron are, in

• Stiptick.
• Constrictive.
• Exiccative.

The Preparation in Stiptick virtue.

℞. FIlings of Iron lbj. common Salt lbv. A∣qua Fortis enough for Incorporating, digest all for a Months space; then by Rever∣beration

reduce it to the Form of Powder.

Incorporation is made by working the Iron, and Salt with Aqua Fortis, till the whole be like a Poultis.

Preparation in Constrictives.

℞. Filings of Iron lbss. Water of Allom lbjss. Vineger distil'd lbss. make digestion for a Month.

Afterward, by ablution first, and then by Reverberation, reduce it to the form of a Cro∣cus.

Preparation in the Exiccative virtue.

℞ Filings of Iron lbij. Water of Vitriol lbss. digest them for a Month, with Reverberation to the form of a Powder.

The Stiptick virtue is that which closeth, and dryeth Fistulas, and Cancers.

The constrictive virtue is in the Lientery, Dysentery, and Diarrhaea.

The Exiccative is beneficial in Phlegmaticks.

Addition in the Stiptick virtue.

℞ Of this Crocus ℥j. Bolus adust ℥iij. Ter∣ra sigilata ℥v. make a Powder.

This Powder may be administred for incar∣nating in all Ulcers, and Wounds. If it be in∣wardly taken ℥j. thereof may be drunk.

Addition in Constrictives.

℞. Of this Crocus Martis ʒj. Myrrh ʒss. Oriental Saffron ℈j. make a Powder; Dose from ℈ij. to iij. or iv.

Addition in Exiccatives.

℞. Of this Crocus ʒiij. Flowers of Pome∣granate ʒj. Juice of Acacia, to the weight of all, mix all into the form of an Electuary.

CHAP. VI. Of Lead.

Its virtues are, for Incarnating.

The Preparation.

℞. AShes of Lead, decoct it with Vineger for three or four hours. This is the first Preparation. It heales Wounds, Incar∣nates, and generates solid Flesh.

Ceruss is also made of Lead, if it be washed with Water, and set in the Sun. Likewise of Ceruss decocted Minium is made. All Medi∣caments in Wounds and Ulcers should be made, and prepar'd of Metals; for so they will be most effectual.

CHAP. VII. Of Mercury.

The virtues of Mercu∣ry, or Quicksilver is

• ...Jncarnative,
• ...& Laxative.

The Preparation for Incarnation.

℞. OF Mercury prepar'd into Powder ℥ij. Aqua Regis ℥x. make distillation cer∣tein times in Balu. until it be converted to an Oyl.

It incarnates Wounds and Ulcers most spe∣dily. But it hath two Inconveniencies, viz. It excites Salivation, and generates Ceruss: O∣therwise, it quickly, and rightly consolidates.

Preparation of Laxatives.

℞ Of Mercury coagulated with the White of Eggs ℥j. Water of Allom ℥vj. distil by Ashes, and make a Powder; Dose from 3 grains to 4 or 5.

In Distempers which arise from Leprous hu∣miidty, as in Pustles, the Palsy, species of Gutta, and in the Humid Dropsy, it is a Po∣tent Purgation.

Having now done with the Preparations of Paracelsus, I thought it not amiss to add, his Judgment touching Fevers, Jaundies, &c. as also his Method of Cure. And altho' many a Learned Pen hath perfor∣med the same according to their own Oppi∣nion; Yet I hope I have not Err'd in deli∣vering the Oppinion of Paracelsus: For it will be no great detriment to a Man to Read it over, and if it doth not agree with his Judgment, and Method of Cure, he can but lay it aside, &c. But I hope not but that it will be both Axcepted, and Estee∣med amongst the Ingenious.