The Triumphant Chariot of Antimony
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Early modern practical alchemy

The Triumphant Chariot of Antimony

Basil Valentine16040
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A classic text of iatrochemistry and spagyrics, detailing the medicinal virtues and alchemical transformations of the metal antimony. Valentine presents antimony as a universal medicine and key alchemical substance, describing methods for its purification, preparation, and medicinal application. The work bridges practical chemistry, medicine, and alchemical philosophy, providing detailed instructions for extracting antimony's healing properties while interpreting its transformations symbolically. Influential in establishing antimony as central substance in alchemical medicine.

Also known asCurrus Triumphalis Antimonii · Triumphal Chariot
This edition1678
EditionOriginal publication 1604, English translation 1678. Public Domain EPUB Integration
Alchemydistillation of antimony productsAlchemical Transformationmedicinal plant propertiesUniversal Medicine TheorySpagyric PharmacyParacelsian MedicineAlchemical laboratory workAntimony TherapeuticsParacelsian philosophyAlchemical symbolism

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Theodore Kirkringius / Richard Russelltranslator

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