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Author: Hiebner, Israel.
Title: Mysterium sigillorum, herbarum & lapidum containing a compleat cure of all sicknesses and diseases of mind and body by means of the influences of the seven planets, adorned with copper plates & figures, shewing the foundation of this astronomical and coelestial science / written originally in Saxon, by ... Israel Hibner ... ; now translated into English for B. Clayton ...
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Print source: Mysterium sigillorum, herbarum & lapidum containing a compleat cure of all sicknesses and diseases of mind and body by means of the influences of the seven planets, adorned with copper plates & figures, shewing the foundation of this astronomical and coelestial science / written originally in Saxon, by ... Israel Hibner ... ; now translated into English for B. Clayton ...
Hiebner, Israel., Clayton, B. (Billidge)
London: Printed by W. Downing, and are to be sold by S. Smith ..., A. Roper ..., and P. Buck ..., W. Battersby ..., S. Herrick ..., W. Feltham ..., and by most booksellers about London and Westminster, 1698.
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Astrology -- Early works to 1800.
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dedication
THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
THE PUBLISHER TO THE READER.
To my Loving Friend B. Clayton, M. A. on his Mysterium Sigillorum, Herbarum, & Lapidum.
On this Excellent Treatise concerning the Secret Mystery of Sigils, Herbs, Plants, Minerals, &c. Published by my good Friend B. Clayton. A. M.
To my Respected Friend Captain Richard Powel, the Preserver of this Curious Work.
To my Esteemed Friend, Captain Richard Powell, who in his Travels providentially preserv'd this Book.
To my Worthy Friend, B. Clayton, A. M. on his Mysterium Sigillorum, Herbarum, & Lapidum.
section begins with an illustration: depiction of Mercury holding caduceus and keys
The First Instruction. Of the Diseases after the Order of the Seven Planets.
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The Second Instruction.
celestial body Saturn
celestial body Jupiter
celestial body Mars
celestial body Sun
celestial body Venus
celestial body Mercury
celestial body Moon
The Third Instruction. Of the Invention, Knowledge, and Demonstration, of the Ver∣tue of Herbs.
CHAP. I. Who were the first that found out the Ʋse and Vertue of Herbs.
CHAP. II. Who first found out the Ʋse of Herbs.
CHAP. III. Who first Methodized the Herbs.
CHAP. IV. Showing, that several Herbs were dis∣covered by Dreams and Visions.
CHAP. V. What sorts of Herbs were found out by Kings and Potentates.
CHAP. VI. How, in process of Time, the Know∣ledge of Herbs was Revealed to Nations and Common People.
CHAP. VI. Brutes have discovered many precious Herbs.
CHAP. VIII. When the Knowledge of Herbs was committed to Writing.
CHAP. IX. Of some Wonders, Signs, and Mi∣racles, effected by Herbs.
CHAP. X. The Ancients used only Herbs, not Compositions.
CHAP. XI. When the Composition of Herbs was first Invented.
CHAP. XII. Herophilus's Opinion of Herbs.
CHAP. XIII. At what Seasons Herbs and Roots are to be gathered.
CHAP. XIV. Where to keep your Herbs.
CHAP. XV. How long Herbs will hold good.
CHAP. XVI. Where the best Herbs grow.
CHAP. XVII. With what Ceremonies, and in what Seasons, the Old Pagans gathered their Herbs.
CHAP. XVIII. Of the Nature and Operation of the Herbs of Saturn.
CHAP. XIX. The Explanation of some Jovial Herbs, and their Influence in general.
CHAP. XX. Of the Operation and Nature of Martial Herbs.
CHAP. XXI. Of the Nature and Vertue of the Solar Herbs.
CHAP. XXII. Of the Vertue and Force of Venereal Herbs.
CHAP. XXIII. Of the Nature and Vertue of Mercurial Herbs.
CHAP. XXIV. Of the Nature and Vertue of Lunar Herbs.
The Fourth Instruction. Of the Influence of the Seven Pla∣nets, which daily happen through∣out the Year, from the Tenth of March, 1698, to the Tenth of March, 1699.
Here follows a Diary, shewing how strong and powerful every Herb, Mineral, and Vegetable is (every Day in the Year) to be found.
MARCH, 1698.
APRIL, 1698.
MAY, 1698.
JUNE, 1698.
JULY, 1698.
AUGUST, 1698.
SEPTEMBER, 1698.
OCTOBER, 1698.
NOVEMBER, 1698.
DECEMBER, 1698.
JANUARY, 1699.
FEBRUARY, 1699.
MARCH, 1699.
Here follows a Repetition of the In∣fluences of the Seven Planets in their order, from Harvest 1698, to March 1699.
I. Saturn Influences
September, 1698.
October, 1698.
November, 1698.
December, 1698.
Ianuary, 1699.
February, 1699.
March, 1699.
II. Jupiter Influences
September, 1698.
October, 1698.
November, 1698.
December, 1698.
Ianuary, 1699.
February, 1699.
March, 1699.
III. Mars Influences
September, 1698.
October, 1698.
November, 1698.
December, 1698.
Ianuary, 1699.
February, 1699.
March, 1699.
IV. Sol Influences September, 1698.
October, 1698.
November, 1698.
December, 1698.
Ianuary, 1699.
February, 1699.
March, 1699.
V. Venus Influences
September, 1698.
October, 1698.
November, 1698.
December, 1698.
Ianuary, 1699.
February, 1699.
March, 1699.
VI. Mercury Influences
September, 1698.
October, 1698.
November, 1698.
December, 1698.
Ianuary, 1699.
February, 1699.
March, 1699.
VII. The Moon Influences
September, 1698.
October, 1698.
November, 1698.
December, 1698.
Ianuary, 1699.
February, 1699.
March, 1699.
conclusion
cure 1
Here followeth the Second Cure of all Sicknesses and Diseases, by the Heavenly Influences, by means of the Seven Planets, and Precious Stones.
The Introduction.
The Description of the Sigil of the first Metal, Lead, or Saturn, how it is to be made and used against all Saturnal Sicknesses.
Purgatio Saturni.
Aliud ex Theophrasto.
Configuratio.
Impressio.
The Ʋse.
Of the Gem of SATURN.
The Description of the Second Metal of Copper or Tin, or the Sigil of Jupiter, how it is to be prepared and used against all Jovial Sicknesses.
Purgatio Jovis.
A short Preparation of Copper, according to Theophrastus.
Configuratio.
Impressio.
The Ʋse.
Of the Gem of JUPITER.
The Description of the Third Metal, Iron, or the Sigil of Mars, how such is prepared and used against all Martial Diseases.
Purgatio Martis.
Aliud Theophrasti.
Configuratio.
Impressio.
The Ʋse.
The Gem of MARS.
A Description of the Fourth Metal, Gold, or the Sigil of SOL, how it is prepared and used against all Solar Diseases.
Purgatio Auri.
A shorter Preparation according to Theophrastus.
Configuratio.
Impressio.
The Ʋse.
The Gem of SOL.
The Description of the Fifth Metal, Tin, or the Sigil of VENUS, how it is prepared and used against all Venereal Diseases.
Purgatio Veneris.
A short way according to Theophrastus.
Configuratio.
Impressio.
The Vse.
The Gems of VENUS.
The Description of the Sixth Metal of Quick-Silver, or the Sigil of MER∣CURY, how it is prepared and used against all Mercurial Diseases.
Purgatio Mercurii.
The Preparation according to Theophrastus.
Configuratio.
Impressio.
The Ʋse.
The Gem of MERCURY.
The Description of the Seventh Metal of Silver, or the Sigil of LUNA, how it is prepared and used against all Lunar Diseases.
Purgatio Lunoe.
Theophrastus's Opinion.
Configuratio.
Impressio.
The Ʋse.
The Gem of LUNA.
conclusion
The Third and Summary Cure, by the Conjunction of the Seven Metals and Sigils.
The Fourth Cure of all Diseases in General.
I. Of the Vertue and Operation of the Sigil Of Saturn.
II. Of the Operation and Vertue of the Sigil of Jupiter.
III. Of the Operation and Vertue of the Sigil of Mars.
IV. Of the Operation and Vertue of the Sigil of the Sun.
V. Of the Vertue and Operation of the Sigil of Venus.
VI. Of the Vertue and Operation of the Sigil of Mercury.
VII. Of the Vertue and Operation of the Sigil of the Moon.
A short Supplement of the Signs, Pla∣nets, and Numbers, with the Reason why they are Stamped on the Metals.
AN Alphabetical INDEX.
part A
part B
part C
part D
part E
part F
part G
part H
part I, J
part K
part L
part M
part N
part O
part P
part Q
part R
part S
part T
part V, U
part W
part Y
part Z
An Universal INDEX of all the chief Matters contained in this Book.
Mantissa Euphemetica Encomiastica: Experientissimi & Famigeratissimi Domini Autoris gratulans OPUS.
Ad Clarissim. & Doctiss. Dominum Israelem Hibnerum, Nivemontanum Arithmeticum & Astronomum Excellentissimum.
The Reader is desired to mend these Slips with his Pen.
ADVERTISEMENT.