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PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited

ISBN-101620559854

ISBN-139781620559857

eBay Product ID (ePID)11038376476

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Book TitleHermetic Herbalism : the Art of Extracting Spagyric Essences

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2020

TopicAlternative Therapies, Healing / General, Naturopathy, Herbal Medications, Holistic Medicine, Astrology / General

IllustratorYes

GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Health & Fitness, Medical

AuthorJean Mavéric

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight14.7 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2019-036547

Reviews Hermetic Herbalism comes to us at a time when esoteric herbalism is regaining consciousness. The verdant wisdom in this book is needed to lead us out of the fog of our waking., A must-have textbook for any student of alchemy, herbal astrology, and esoteric herbalism. A pivotal addition to the library, as both reference and operative, giving the reader a strong and comprehensive journey into the underlying auspices and elements of the Hermetic arts.

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal610

Table Of ContentContents Abbreviations and Symbols, Tables, and Figures Translator's Foreword Author's Preface Introduction PART ONE Universal Generation, Plants, Hermetic Medicine, and Astral Influences 1 Synthesis of the Origins of Creation 2 Medicinal Classifications of Simples 3 Boerhaave's Classifications of Medicinal Plants 4 Methods of Plant Preservation 5 The Year-Round Harvest 6 Plant Signatures: Correspondences of Plants to the Planets and the Signs of the Zodiac 7 Theory of Astral Medicine in Light of the Four Humoral Temperaments 8 Physiological and Psychological Analogies of the Four Temperaments 9 The Hermetic Diet 10 Planetary Natures and Their Analogies on the Physical and Mental Planes 11 Mechanical Theory of Astral Vibrations PART TWO Elementary Chemistry, Spagyrics, and Secret Operations 12 Principles of Premodern Chemistry for Basic Preparations of Medicinal Plants 13 Plant Juices and Their Uses 14 Le Fèvre's Chemical Preparations of Plants 15 Introduction to the Spagyric Art PART THREE Helmontian Medicine and the Preparation of Alkahests and Menstrual Vehicles 16 The Spagyric Medicines of Paracelsus and Helmont 17 The Art of Volatilizing Alkalis Afterword Notes Bibliography Index of Common Plant Names Index of Scientific Plant Names Index of Authors and Subjects

SynopsisA never-before-translated occult classic that brings the science of herbal medicine back to its Hermetic roots * Includes a large collection of recipes for spagyric medicines and quintessences, with detailed step-by-step instructions, adapted from celebrated spagyrists such as Paracelsus, Pseudo-Lull, Philipp Ulstad, and Nicaise Le Fèvre * Provides botanical and medicinal classifications of over 600 plant species along with their astral natures, elemental qualities, and planetary and zodiacal signatures * Explores advanced methods and techniques and shares the author's secret formula for a universal circulatum First published in French in 1911, this practical guide to the art of spagyrics begins by outlining the ancient yet often forgotten Hermetic foundations of herbalism. Author Jean Mavéric provides botanical and medicinal classifications of over 600 plant species along with an in-depth study of their astral natures, elemental qualities, and planetary and zodiacal signatures as well as practical advice on the appropriate times to harvest plants and administer herbal remedies and quintessences. Reviewing the general principles and procedures of premodern chemistry, Mavéric then explores the secret doctrines and operations of the spagyric art. He offers a large collection of recipes for spagyric herbal preparations adapted from celebrated spagyrists such as Paracelsus, Pseudo-Lull, Philipp Ulstad, Jan Baptist van Helmont, Oswald Croll, and Nicaise Le Fèvre, providing detailed step-by-step instructions for a veritable pharmacopeia of spagyric extracts, tinctures, elixirs, liquors, oils, unguents, salts, aquae vitae , and quintessences. Mavéric also shares his intricate theory of astral medicine and advocates a seasonal "Hermetic diet" designed to keep the humors of the body in equilibrium and prevent the onset of illness. In the final section of the book, Mavéric focuses on the more advanced methods and techniques of Paracelsus, Helmont, and George Starkey, unraveling the mysteries of manufacturing alkalis, alkahests, and menstrua and divulging his own secret formula for a universal circulatum . Available now for the first time in English, this occult classic unveils the art of extracting spagyric essences to a modern audience while also bringing the science of herbal medicine back to its Hermetic roots., A never-before-translated occult classic that brings the science of herbal medicine back to its Hermetic roots - Includes a large collection of recipes for spagyric medicines and quintessences, with detailed step-by-step instructions, adapted from celebrated spagyrists such as Paracelsus, Pseudo-Lull, Philipp Ulstad, and Nicaise Le F vre - Provides botanical and medicinal classifications of over 600 plant species along with their astral natures, elemental qualities, and planetary and zodiacal signatures - Explores advanced methods and techniques and shares the author's secret formula for a universal circulatum First published in French in 1911, this practical guide to the art of spagyrics begins by outlining the ancient yet often forgotten Hermetic foundations of herbalism. Author Jean Mav ric provides botanical and medicinal classifications of over 600 plant species along with an in-depth study of their astral natures, elemental qualities, and planetary and zodiacal signatures as well as practical advice on the appropriate times to harvest plants and administer herbal remedies and quintessences. Reviewing the general principles and procedures of premodern chemistry, Mav ric then explores the secret doctrines and operations of the spagyric art. He offers a large collection of recipes for spagyric herbal preparations adapted from celebrated spagyrists such as Paracelsus, Pseudo-Lull, Philipp Ulstad, Jan Baptist van Helmont, Oswald Croll, and Nicaise Le F vre, providing detailed step-by-step instructions for a veritable pharmacopeia of spagyric extracts, tinctures, elixirs, liquors, oils, unguents, salts, aquae vitae , and quintessences. Mav ric also shares his intricate theory of astral medicine and advocates a seasonal "Hermetic diet" designed to keep the humors of the body in equilibrium and prevent the onset of illness. In the final section of the book, Mav ric focuses on the more advanced methods and techniques of Paracelsus, Helmont, and George Starkey, unraveling the mysteries of manufacturing alkalis, alkahests, and menstrua and divulging his own secret formula for a universal circulatum . Available now for the first time in English, this occult classic unveils the art of extracting spagyric essences to a modern audience while also bringing the science of herbal medicine back to its Hermetic roots.

LC Classification NumberR133.P4813 2020