The works of the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq., epitomiz'd by Richard Boulton ... ; illustrated with copper plates.

CHAP. XI. Titles for the Natural History of Mineral-Waters, consider'd as a Medicine.

IT may be worth Observing, in order to a more Compleat Natural History of Mineral-Waters, what Constitutions they agree with, and in what Distempers they are Proper or Dan∣gerous: What Sensible Operations they have; and whether their Effects be alter'd by Drink∣ing them Hot or Cold; at the Well, or at a Di∣stance from it: Whether Exercise, or the Warmth of a Bed, promotes their Operation: Whether they have any Occult Qualities.

It may likewise be requisite to observe; What good Effects may succeed a due Preparation of the Body that drinks them, and what Advantage it may be to drop some Strengthening Sto∣machick into the First Dose: What Quantity is enough for the First Dose, and how it must be vary'd: How long they may be Drunk, and whether constantly, or with Intervals; whether Purging sometimes may contribute to their good Effects: What Regimen in the Six Non-Naturals is to be observ'd, whilst they are a-taking: Which are the Signs that denote the kindly Ope∣rations of them; or their future ill Effects. What ill Accidents attend the taking of them, and how they may be Remedy'd, or Prevented. Whether it be proper to Purge after the Taking of them.

What Effects they will have by Mixing other Liquors with them; or, by Boiling Meat in them; Whether a Salt extracted will be of Equal Effect, when Diluted in Fresh Water. What External Effects they will have, and of what use their Se∣diment is when Externally apply'd: What Ef∣fects they will have on Dogs, if injected into their Veins, or if they be kept with such for constant Drink.