And in this degree of Distillation, there are also foure distinct degrees of Fire to bee considered.
The first degree of Fire in Distillation is Balneum Mariæ, this Distillation is made in Water.
Another degree of Fire is Distillation made in Ashes.
The third in Sand.
The fourth in a naked Fire: as also Distillation may bee made by Aqua fortis, and other sharp Waters.
With what degrees of fire every Vegetable is to be Distilled.
To the first degree of Fire belong, Hearbs, Flowers, Seeds, and such like.
To the second, Leaves, Fruits, &c.
To the third, Roots, and Boughes of trees, &c.
To the fourth, Wood, and such like.