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...when and how they should be preserved (164); to be gathered with their branches (167); preserved in a closed container (171); in cedar sawdust (188); in chaff (ibid.); in fern leaves (189); in barley (191); to extract oil from their seeds (376); and from their rinds and flowers (385, 386). This entry is the conclusion of the section on Citrons from the previous page.
Citron-apple original: "Cittromalum"; a hybrid fruit described by naturalists, often thought to be a cross between a citron and an apple. composed from an apple and a citron (109); and of different kinds (99); the same concerning the Median apple original: "malo medica"; the classical name for the citron. (105).
Clissus clissus: an alchemical term used by Paracelsus to describe the "vital power" or the combined quintessence of a plant's parts (root, stem, and flower)., what it is (405).
Snails original: "Cochleæ": when they are to be rejected (476).
To make Azure original: "Cæruleum" enamel (256).
To remove Colic pain (317).
To extract oil from the seed of Colocynth original: "Coloquintidę"; also known as bitter apple, a powerful purgative plant. (376).
How a pale Color may be induced (327).
That Doves may be born as if painted (53); their poison (502).
That one eating original: "Comedã"; from the Latin comedam. in the dark may seem to have sparks shining from their mouth (447).
A remedy for Conception (319).
Shells original: "Conchæ" are born from decaying matter (53, 54).
To extract the tincture of Corals (401); their magistery magistery: in early chemistry, a concentrated extract or a "master" preparation of a substance. (395).
To heal afflictions of the Heart, and trembling (325).
To extract the oil of Coriander original: "Corianni" (379).
Cornelian cherries original: "Corna"; the fruit of the Cornus mas tree. are preserved in dregs (182); to make wine from them (205).
Crow original: "Cornix"; referring to the hooded crow., how it may be caught by hand (499); its poison (502).
To color the Body (353); to remove wrinkles, and induce a shine (358, 359).
To separate a heavy Body mixed with a light one (582).
The poison of the Raven original: "Corui" (502).
Quinces original: "Cotonea": how they may become early (114); to produce large ones (122); so that they may take the shape of an animal (146); when they are to be gathered to be preserved (165); in what place they should be stored (161); they are preserved in a closed container (174); in honey (178); in honeyed-water or wine (180); in sawdust or chaff (188); in fig leaves (189); in millet (191); to make wine from them (206).
Quails original: "Coturnices": when they are poisonous (476); how their meat may become tender (467); how they may be caught with a mirror (496); or by hand (498); their poison (502).
To drive away pains of the Hips original: "Coxendicum"; likely referring to sciatica or joint pain. (614).
To make Saffron-colored original: "Crōceum" enamel (256).
To make Saffron of Iron saffron of iron: also known as Crocus Martis, this is a red iron oxide used both as a pigment and in medical preparations. (248).
How Shellfish original: "Crustata"; refers to crustaceans or "crusted" things. may become tender (470).
How Crystal may be prepared for gems (146); how it may be tinted with a red color, or the color of a hyacinth original: "hyacinthi"; a reddish-orange or deep blue-violet color depending on the specific mineral referenced. (252).
Cucumber: how it may become early (111, 112, 114); that it may sprout in spring (110); that it may become late-blooming (119); that it may be available all year (115); how it may turn out larger (123); sweet (142); tender (149); long in... The entry continues on the next page.