Book of Mercuries

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On the composition of our vinegar, which binds quicksilver to extract its nature, page 172 In alchemy, "vinegar" often refers to a potent acid or solvent used to break down substances. "Our vinegar" implies a specific secret preparation.
How you should understand the operations for tempering the elixir 56 Tempering refers to the process of balancing or bringing the medicinal elixir to its proper strength and consistency.
On the administration of the said water in the human body, and first, on the waters that temper it 34
On the manner of administration 37
The alphabet of this book 183 Raymond Lull often used alphabets where each letter represented a specific philosophical principle or chemical substance to create logical diagrams.
On the animation of the elements, and on the knowledge of them 52 Animation refers to the process of "bringing to life" or activating the latent powers of the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.
On the solidification of quicksilver to receive the medicine in metallic form 125
On the roasting of dissolved mercury and on its solidification 4 original: "☿". This symbol represents the planet and the metal Mercury.

On the composition of simple drinkable water, which is made from what is naturally fixed, to strengthen the human radical moisture 33 Radical moisture was a medieval medical concept. It described the vital fluid that maintains life and body heat. Alchemists sought to replenish this fluid to extend life.