Physitians of China commended, see Medecins.

Preservation, to preserve small Birds taken out of the shell, or other Fætus's, for discoveries, 12. [198].

Pulses of the Sick how diligently, and to what good purposes observ'ed in China, 14. [249].

R.

Rainbows strangely posited, 13. [219].

Raining of Ashes, and how, 21. [377].

Rice prospers best in watery places, see Marishes, 18. [328].

S.

Salamander, how it extinguishes fire, and feeds by licking Indian earth, 21. [377].

Salt by excessive use stiffens, and destroys the body, 8. [138].