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...its own original: "suo"; completing the phrase "capiti mortuo suo" from the previous page., that is, the dregs remaining at the bottom of the vessel. When this is done, the dregs are usually ground and gradually soaked with the liquid, and macerated together.

Spirit

A spirit is a solvent water produced from a simple and sharp substance, possessing the nature of a fiery breath original: "halitus igneus"; a volatile, heat-like essence thought to carry the substance's vital energy.. Its most powerful part is this fiery breath, though it is mixed with a vaporous part. Thus, it also maintains a watery consistency. In such a substance, it carries the specific power The "virtue" or essential medicinal quality of the source material. of the thing. A spirit wavers between water and oil and approaches the nature of a liquid. Therefore, it is also called "oil," especially in the case of minerals.

And some spirits are more oily, while others are more watery. Among the spirits of animals, the spirit of human blood Likely referring to the volatile salts and essences distilled from blood, used in early modern medicine. excels; among those of vegetables, the spirit of wine Alcohol.; and among minerals, the spirit of vitriol Sulfuric acid.. For this reason, their use in medicine is very frequent for clearing obstructions Blockages within the body's vessels or organs., cutting through thick and viscid fluids, and refining the internal spirits. We use these especially when we wish to penetrate the body deeply and quickly deliver medicinal power—though this must always be done by the judgment of those who are skilled.