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The work identified is 'Thesaurus et armamentarium medico-chymicum' by Adrian von Mynsicht, which includes the 'Testamentum Hadrianeum' as an appendix. My searches confirm that this is a well-known Latin alchemical/medical text from the 17th century. No English translation of this specific work or its appendix was found in any of the searched catalogs or databases.
Verified Mar 29, 2026 via local catalogs, google books · methodology
This anonymous manuscript unveils the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone hidden within common, overlooked substances. It challenges readers to recognize the divine potential in the humble while warning against the pursuit of alchemy without moral clarity.