10874Natural Hiſtory;
is in Peſtilences, for that the malignity of the infecting vapor, daunteth the
principal Spirits, and maketh them flie, and leave their Regiment; and
then the Humors, Fleſh, and Secondary Spirits, do diſſolve and break, as in
an Anarchy.
principal Spirits, and maketh them flie, and leave their Regiment; and
then the Humors, Fleſh, and Secondary Spirits, do diſſolve and break, as in
an Anarchy.
The ſixth is, VVhen a Forreign Spirit, ſtronger and more eager than
11334. the Spirit of the Body, entreth the Body, as in the ſtinging of Serpents. And
this is the cauſe (generally) that upon all Poyſons followeth Swelling; and we
ſee Swelling followeth alſo, when the Spirits of the Body it ſelf congregate
too much; as upon blows and bruiſes, or when they are pent in too much,
as in Swelling upon Cold. And we ſee alſo, that the Spirits coming of Pu-
trefaction of Humors in Agues, & c. which may be counted as Foreign Spi-
rits, though they be bred within the Body, do extinguiſh and ſuffocate the
Natural ſpirits and heat.
11334. the Spirit of the Body, entreth the Body, as in the ſtinging of Serpents. And
this is the cauſe (generally) that upon all Poyſons followeth Swelling; and we
ſee Swelling followeth alſo, when the Spirits of the Body it ſelf congregate
too much; as upon blows and bruiſes, or when they are pent in too much,
as in Swelling upon Cold. And we ſee alſo, that the Spirits coming of Pu-
trefaction of Humors in Agues, & c. which may be counted as Foreign Spi-
rits, though they be bred within the Body, do extinguiſh and ſuffocate the
Natural ſpirits and heat.
The ſeventh is, By ſuch a weak degree of heat, as ſetteth the Spirits in
22335. a little Motion, but is not able either to digeſt the parts, or to iſſue the Spirits,
as is ſeen in Fleſh kept in a room that is not cool; whereas in a cool and wet
Larder it will keep longer. And we ſee, that Vivification (whereof Putre-
faction is the Baſtard Brother) is effected by ſuch ſoft heats; as the hatching
of Eggs, the heat of the VVomb, & c.
22335. a little Motion, but is not able either to digeſt the parts, or to iſſue the Spirits,
as is ſeen in Fleſh kept in a room that is not cool; whereas in a cool and wet
Larder it will keep longer. And we ſee, that Vivification (whereof Putre-
faction is the Baſtard Brother) is effected by ſuch ſoft heats; as the hatching
of Eggs, the heat of the VVomb, & c.
The eighth is, By the releaſing of the Spirits, which before were cloſe
33336. kept by the ſolidneſs of their coverture, and thereby their apperite of iſſuing
checked; as in the artificial ruſts induced by Strong waters in Iron, Lead, & c.
And therefore wetting haſtneth Ruſt or Putrefaction of anyhing, becauſeit
ſoſtneth the Cruſt, for the Spirits to come forth.
33336. kept by the ſolidneſs of their coverture, and thereby their apperite of iſſuing
checked; as in the artificial ruſts induced by Strong waters in Iron, Lead, & c.
And therefore wetting haſtneth Ruſt or Putrefaction of anyhing, becauſeit
ſoſtneth the Cruſt, for the Spirits to come forth.
The ninth is, By the enter change of heat and cold, or wet and dry;
as
44337. we ſee in the Mouldring of Earth in Froſts, and Sun; and in the more haſty
rotting of VVood, that is ſometimes wet, ſometimes dry.
44337. we ſee in the Mouldring of Earth in Froſts, and Sun; and in the more haſty
rotting of VVood, that is ſometimes wet, ſometimes dry.
The tenth is, By time, and the work, and procedure of the Spirits them-
55338. ſelves, which cannot keep their ſtation; eſpecially, if they be leſt to them-
ſelves, and there be not Agitation or Local Motion. As we ſee in Corn not
ſtirred, and Mens Bodies not exerciſed.
55338. ſelves, which cannot keep their ſtation; eſpecially, if they be leſt to them-
ſelves, and there be not Agitation or Local Motion. As we ſee in Corn not
ſtirred, and Mens Bodies not exerciſed.
All Moulds are Inceptions of Putrefaction;
as the Moulds of Pyes and
66339. Fleſh the Moulds of Orenges and Lemmons, which Moulds aſterwards turn
into VVorms, or more odious Putrefactions: And thereſore (commonly)
prove to be of ill odor. And if the Body be liquid, and not apt to putrifie to-
tally, it will caſt up a Mother in the top, as the Mothers of Diſtilled waters.
66339. Fleſh the Moulds of Orenges and Lemmons, which Moulds aſterwards turn
into VVorms, or more odious Putrefactions: And thereſore (commonly)
prove to be of ill odor. And if the Body be liquid, and not apt to putrifie to-
tally, it will caſt up a Mother in the top, as the Mothers of Diſtilled waters.
Moſs is a kinde of Mold of the Earth and Trees:
But it may be better
77340. ſorted as a Rudiment of Germination, to which we referit.
77340. ſorted as a Rudiment of Germination, to which we referit.
IT is an Enquiry of excellent uſe to enquire of the Means of Preventing or
88Experiments
in Conſort,
touching
Prohibiting
and Prevent-
ing Putr.
faction. Staying of Putrefaction; ſor therein conſiſteth the Means of Conſervation
of Bodies: For Bodies have two kindes of Diſſolutions, the one by Con-
ſumption and Diſiccation, the other by Putrefaction. But as for the Putre-
factions of the Bodies of Men and Living Creatures (as in Agues, VVorms,
Conſumptions of the Lungs, Impoſthums, and Ulcers, both in wards and out-
wards) they are a great part of Phyſick and Surgery: And therefore we will
reſerve the Enquiry of them to the proper place, where we ſhall handle Me-
dicinal Experiments of all ſorts. Of the reſt, we will now enter into an En-
quiry, wherein much light may be taken from that which hath been ſaid of
the Means to enduce or accelerate Putreſaction: For the removing that which
cauſed Putrefaction, doth prevent and avoid Putreſaction.
88Experiments
in Conſort,
touching
Prohibiting
and Prevent-
ing Putr.
faction. Staying of Putrefaction; ſor therein conſiſteth the Means of Conſervation
of Bodies: For Bodies have two kindes of Diſſolutions, the one by Con-
ſumption and Diſiccation, the other by Putrefaction. But as for the Putre-
factions of the Bodies of Men and Living Creatures (as in Agues, VVorms,
Conſumptions of the Lungs, Impoſthums, and Ulcers, both in wards and out-
wards) they are a great part of Phyſick and Surgery: And therefore we will
reſerve the Enquiry of them to the proper place, where we ſhall handle Me-
dicinal Experiments of all ſorts. Of the reſt, we will now enter into an En-
quiry, wherein much light may be taken from that which hath been ſaid of
the Means to enduce or accelerate Putreſaction: For the removing that which
cauſed Putrefaction, doth prevent and avoid Putreſaction.