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For the liquid is effective once the belly original: "domum"; literally "house," but in medieval medical contexts, this often refers to the stomach or the internal cavity of the body has been filled with an abundance [of it]. Because, therefore, in the stinging of penance ... ...?
¶ Therefore, these things [must] not be noted in that "house." And it weighs down so that you may be a guardian of any of the elements against bitterness; which indeed is effective and has crushed the world; [it pertains] to the mind, because beyond ...? drops. Therefore, because in the ...?, it is especially effective for those drinking [it] as a hope for life. But turn away, and consider! Humidity delights the gathering in the lung, where it is seen to dissolve!
It is seen as the best, is it not? [It] chews through that which stands in the way ...? It cleanses the blood sanguis: the humor associated with a sanguine temperament, believed to be hot and moist. In which their [nature] should be given among them, and it returns in its forms and [provides] the same cleanliness, and it protects against corruption. It provides a long life, and a good hope arises. Because it announces according to the will; it does not sit in the same [place]. It produces strength and beauty. Let it be seen by him, and gradually [taken] in a small quantity in his foods.
And indeed, this oil original: "oleum"; likely a distilled alchemical essence or a medicinal preparation, if used correctly, if before all else into much blood... neither phlegm fleuma: the cold and moist humor is to be given, nor melancholy melancolia: the cold and dry humor, associated with the element of earth exhaled; nor should bile colera: the hot and dry humor, also called yellow bile be added. Furthermore, it ennobles the blood beyond measure. Therefore, it is necessary that whoever uses this oil should be bled phlebotomy: the practice of opening a vein to balance the humors in due time. Moreover, this oil opens the paths of the veins and diminishes the fatigue of the limbs; the spirit was reduced to the proper measure.
Likewise, as said before: if he had an eye [ailment]... if he takes one drop of this oil, and if held... it restores sight without doubt. Likewise, if it is taken for any limb... it dissolves and carries away [the ailment], and if it finds a decrease, it adds [strength]. Concerning the mutable fire original: "igne mutabile"; likely referring to a specific grade of heat or a transformative alchemical energy, which is effective for all the aforementioned things. And what is more, it should be taken in season. And concerning the "dead wine," understand this: that which is made... he gives from this fire.