Spagyrics: The Alchemical Preparation of Medicinal Essences, Tinctures, and Elixirs - Manfred M. Junius

Author: Manfred M. Junius
Publisher: Healing Arts Press
Format: Paperback
Edition: Third edition, 2007; later printing
ISBN: 9781594771798

Condition: Second-hand. Good condition overall, with light rubbing and scuffing to the covers, minor edge and corner wear, and slight curvature from storage. The spine remains intact and the pages appear clean and securely bound. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Spagyrics is a detailed practical and historical guide to the alchemical preparation of medicinal essences, tinctures and elixirs from plants. Manfred M. Junius explains methods intended to separate, purify and recombine plant constituents within the Western spagyric tradition.

The book discusses the philosophy and symbolism of plant alchemy alongside working methods associated with Paracelsus, Andreas Libavius and later Hermetic practice. It also connects spagyrics with herbal medicine, classical alchemy and Ayurvedic traditions.

About the Author: Manfred M. Junius (1929–2004) was a biologist and practitioner of spagyrics who worked with Australerba Laboratories in Australia and led the Australian School of Ayurveda in Adelaide.