The Complete Treatise on Gold

The text explores the transformative process of metals, emphasizing that their true medicinal value lies in their ability to be dissolved and separated from their physical forms. Using corals as an analogy, it illustrates that the essence, or "soul," of materials must be extracted to unleash their beneficial properties. This principle applies to various metals, including gold and silver, suggesting that only through this dissolution can their radical moisture effectively contribute to healing in the human body. The work underscores the importance of preparation in alchemical practices.