KEY TO MEDICINE,

original: "Physic," an archaic term for the practice of medicine and the study of natural philosophy.

AND THE

OCCULT SCIENCES.

The "occult sciences" historically included astrology, alchemy, and natural magic—studies of the hidden laws of the universe.

OPENING TO MENTAL VIEW,

The SYSTEM and ORDER of the Interior and Exterior HEAVENS;

The Analogy between ANGELS and the SPIRITS of HUMANITY;

AND THE

SYMPATHY between CELESTIAL and EARTHLY BODIES.

FROM WHICH IS DEDUCED,

A clear distinction of future events through the motions and positions of the sun and moon, planets, and stars; the universal spirit and organization of nature in the production of all things; the principles of ethereal and atmospheric influence in forming the appropriate vessel for life; the active and passive qualities original: "tinctures," referring to essential spiritual or alchemical characteristics required in the reproduction of humans and animals; and the foundation and necessity of that invisible movement of matter which stimulates and drives every living creature to the act of reproduction; the properties of vegetable, mineral, and ANIMAL MAGNETISM Also known as Mesmerism, this was a popular 18th-century theory regarding an invisible natural force possessed by all living things.; the fundamental causes and qualities, whether visible or hidden, of all DISEASES, both of mind and body, and the simple methods prescribed by NATURE for their prevention and cure.

TO WHICH ARE ADDED,

LUNAR TABLES, calculated from the motion of the stars; exhibiting, through a most simple yet unerring design, the actual moment of the CRISIS of every disease, and its resulting conclusion, whether leading to LIFE or DEATH.

THE WHOLE FORMING

An interesting supplement to CULPEPER’S FAMILY PHYSICIAN Nicholas Culpeper (1616–1654) was a famous English botanist and herbalist whose works remained popular for centuries., and a display of the OCCULT SCIENCES; published for the benefit of all who search after truth and wisdom; to preserve for everyone the blessings of health and life; and to provide the knowledge of primitive medicine and the art of healing.

By E. SIBLY, M. D. F. R. H. S.

Ebenezer Sibly (1751–1799) was a prominent physician, astrologer, and author who sought to combine medical science with astrological principles.

Illustrated with elegant COPPER PLATES.

L O N D O N:

Printed by Hamblin and Seyfang, Queen-Street, Cheapside,

FOR THE PROPRIETOR, AND SOLD BY CHAMPANTE AND WHITROW, JEWRY-

STREET, ALDGATE; AND AT No. 17, AVE-MARIA LANE, ST. PAUL'S.

1810.