A New Light of Alchymie / Taken out of the Fountaine of Nature, and Manuall Experience. Etc.

by Michal Sedziwój; Paracelsus

The mortification of Hearbs, Roots, and such like, is to distil off from them their oyle, and water, and presse out their liquor with a presse, and also to make their Alcali.

Of Wood.

The mortification of Wood, is to turne it into Coales, and Ashes.

Of Bones.

The mortification of Bones, is their Calcination.

Of Flesh.

The mortification of Flesh, and Blood, is the taking away of the spirit of Salt.

Of Water.

The mortification of Water is by Fire, for all heat dries up, and consumes water.

Of Fire.