![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1930 Forestier introduced gold treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in 1930. Solutions of gold proved to inhibit the growth of tubercle bacilli in a culture of the disease. In the 20th Century it was used against Tuberculosis. As well as some tumours (RM Hillson MD Radcliff Infirmary, Oxford). Terchloride, teroxidiodide and tercyanide were used in the treatment of syphilis and also chronic skin diseases. In 1839 gold was still prescribed for promoting secretions and to strengthen the kidneys. Saffron of gold was ‘said to cause Sweat, and drive out noxious Humours… It may be given in the Small Pox and Measles and is also reported to stop Vomiting…’ Then dry it on a Paper by a gentle Fire lest it explodes. Saffron of gold or aurum fulmininans was made by pouring aqua regalis (hydrochloric acid), water and oil of tartar onto thin plates of gold. ‘…One method was to amalgamate the gold powder. Some of the methods used by the Old Alchemist’s were as follows: Later the AL was added when it spread to the Arabias.Ī good history of the spread of Alchemy can be found in Robert Allen Bartlett’s book, Real Alchemy, A Primer of Practical Alchemy, published by Ibis Press. Alchemy itself is believed to have originated in Ancient Egypt and was known as Khemia, or the black arts referring to the rich black soil of the Nile. This of course parallels Western Alchemy and spagyric medicine and with good reason as knowledge of alchemy had spread across the continents to India a long time ago. However, in India they have known metallic medicines for centuries and prepare ayurvedic medicines known as Bhasma’s from metals and minerals. So, how does one make a medicine out of a Metal? It seems unlikely to most modern thinking that a metal could be any kind of a medicine. Your raking Misers live so long a season,” “For Gold is cordial and that’s the reason, In cordials it / Resists melancholy’s, swooning, fevers, falling-sickness, and all such like infirmities” “Gold, is temperate in quality, it wonderfully strengthens the heart and vital spirits…. As Gold was the Sun and the Sun was Ra, it conferred Immortality upon the person infused with the Sun God, RAīy the 17th Century, Alchemy had given way to Chemistry, and yet medicines made from Gold were still in vogue.’ The Egyptians believed it built the Subtle Body, ensuring a strong presence in the Afterlife and bringing Health and Healing to the physical body. Many ask about the Gold, what does it do? What are the benefits of potable gold/ the Alchemist’s believed it would cure all known diseases and confer Immortal youth such was it’s power. In all legends it represents Perfection, a perfect Union of Heaven and Earth, where the Higher and the Lower sphere conjoin. ![]() This is also the Sphere of the Sun and associated with the Summerlands, Gwyladyrhaf in the Celtic Tradition, where the Souls of the Dead eventually go to. In the Tree of Life it is Tiphareth, the Sun or Son of God. In the Chakras it is associated with the Solar Plexus. Gold has been held in the highest esteem both Spiritually and Materially throughout the Ages. And yet it is the softest of metals, easily bending and yielding unlike strong steel to forge weapons. Even Dragons are attracted to the glittering metal. Thieves have sought to steal it, Kings have thought to hoard it. King Midas who’s touch turned everything to gold, being his undoing in the end. Many things are attached to it, the basest of which is Riches and Material Treasures. Many wars were fought for the possession of it. The Egyptians built Temples and Palaces of Gold. Gold, it has captivated mankind for centuries. Oil of Gold and Three Kings, Elixirs of Life, history and uses Salts of Life Biochemic Cell Salts by Karen Bartlett.Oil of Gold and Three Kings, Elixirs of Life, History and Uses.Alchemy and Astrology, The Sister Science.Tertia Streaming Lecture Series: Mineral and Metal Work.Secunda Streaming Lecture Series: The Water And Animal Work.Prima Streaming Lecture Series: The Herbal Work. ![]()
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