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Spagyricsincludes the Plant Magistery of Paracelsus and the Life Elixir recipe of Andreas Libavius among its historic techniques as well as a wealth of scientific information that demonstrates the greater efficacy of alchemical methods of plant essence extraction. This classic source text preserves the nearly forgotten but highly valuable methods of this true hermetic art for preparing natural remedies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Simply put, this is a classic text on plant alchemy, or spagyrics, for the modern practitioner. . . . Anyone serious about learning alchemy needs to have a copy.” * Mark Stavish, director of the Institute of Hermetic Studies and author of The Path of Alchemy *\u003cbr\u003e\"What makes Junius's book so special is that it is a practical primer on the subject. Traditional methods are presented as well as more modernized suggestions, but all within the strict confines of tradition. . . . Highly recommended.\" * Cauldron Brasil, May 2007 *\u003cbr\u003eIf you've always been curious about the real nature of alchemy, this book will help you in that search. If you are looking for more holistic ways to heal, this book will supply many thought-provoking guidelines. It will be cherished by those already familiar with the subject matter, and represents a bold undertaking by its author.\" * Barbara Bamgerger Scott, Curled Up With a Good Book, Oct 2008 *\u003cbr\u003e\"The word means 'to draw out' and 'divide,' a basic principle of alchemy. The techniques date back at least to Paracelsus and have been said to release powerful healing properties from plants.\" * The American Herb Association, 24:4, February 2010 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOREWORD\u003c\/b\u003e BY BRIAN COTNOIR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e PREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e SPAGYRIA AND SPAGYRICS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 2\u003c\/b\u003e ADVICE OF BASILIUS VALENTINUS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 \u003c\/b\u003eTHE THREE PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES AND THE ELEMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 4 \u003c\/b\u003eMERCURY, SULFUR, AND SALT IN THE PLANT WORLD \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e THE EXTRACTION OF THE THREE PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES FROM PLANTS \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Extraction of the Essential Oils, That Is, \u003cbr\u003e of the Volatile Sulfur \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Mercury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fixed Sulfur and Its Salt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Salt \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6\u003c\/b\u003e THE STARS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Foundations \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stars and Medicinal Plants \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Days, Hours, and Rhythms of the Planets \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Exact Horoscope as the Basis for the Works \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 \u003c\/b\u003e PREPARATION OF SPAGYRIC TINCTURES AND ESSENCES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 8\u003c\/b\u003e CIRCULATION \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9\u003c\/b\u003e THE PLANT MAGISTERY OF PARACELSUS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 \u003c\/b\u003eTHE CIRCULATUM MINUS OF URBIGERUS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 \u003c\/b\u003e ELIXIR--CLYSSUS--VEGETABLE STONE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Opus Vegetabile of M. Johannes Issac Hollandus \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tractatus de Quinta Essentia Vini \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 \u003c\/b\u003e ALCHEMICAL SIGNS AND SYMBOLS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e13\u003c\/b\u003e OLD WEIGHTS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e EPILOGUE: \u003c\/b\u003eHOW CAN WE HEAL? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTES \u003cbr\u003eBIBLIOGRAPHY \u003cbr\u003eSPAGYRIC RESOURCES\u003cbr\u003eINDEX\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Inner Traditions Bear and Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49532856172887,"sku":"9781594771798","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781594771798.jpg?v=1731888823","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/spagyrics-the-alchemical-preparation-of-medicinal-essences-tinctures-and-elixirs-9781594771798","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}