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The Spaniard, the Frenchman, the German, and the Italian, all
Eagerly read the practical writings of Hartmann.
They marvel greatly at the wonderful sharp-mindedness in them,
And they wish for light to be present in the tangled places.
And while not one among so many thousands was found,
Whose work might shine with the light of Apollo In mythology, Apollo is the god of healing and medicine.,
Salvation was not consumed! At last the right hand of Johrenius
Shines with art, by which radiating light, Hartmann shines.
Thus the work of Hartmann reflects with the wonderful brightness
Of Johrenius; each shines with his own rays.
The light that rose in Marburg, covered for a long time by shadows,
Now returns as something clear through the rays of Johrenius.
Your light, Johrenius, has gone out from the Court of Detmold,
So that this Medicine might shine for Great Men.
Therefore, let your name shine in the world, Johrenius,
And let Detmold also shine! In whose radiance you glisten.
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To the most Noble Man, Lord Conrad Johrenius, Doctor of Medicine and Philosophy, Counselor and Chief Physician of Lippe, his certain Patron and Friend, Johannes Ernestus Kestner, Secretary of the Lippe and Feudal Chancery, [dedicates] this somewhat light work with a sincere and prayerful mind.
To which are added, because of the affinity of the subject matter,
THREE TREATISES.
I. On various Oils chemically distilled.
II. The Royal Antimonal Palace original: "Basilica Antimonii" of Hamerus Poppius Thallinus.
III. The Method of Marcus Cornachinus, Doctor of Medicine, by which all affections of the human body originating from humors offending in quantity or quality are cured Chemically and Galenically Galenic medicine refers to the traditional system of four humors based on the work of Galen..