An analysis of the Congress Spring : with practical remarks on its medical properties / by John H. Steel ; rev. and corr. by John L. Perry.

  • Steel, John H. (John Honeywood), 1780-1838.
Date:
1856
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Credit: An analysis of the Congress Spring : with practical remarks on its medical properties / by John H. Steel ; rev. and corr. by John L. Perry. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the National Library of Medicine (U.S.), through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

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    When first dipped, the water is remarkably limpid and sparkling, and were it not for the con- stant escape of gas in innumerable fine points, it would be perfectly transparent. It however be- comes turbid after standing a short time exposed to the air; a delicate white pellicle forms on its surface, which terminates in a reddish brown sedi- ment. This sediment is likewise observable in the well, being incrustated on the walls of the curb and along the surface, over which the water makes its egress to the adjoining brook. Transparent glasses and bottles which have been much used in the water, or in which the water has been suffered to stand for any length of time, become tarnished, and though carefully washed, retain a strong iridescent stain. Its saline and gaseous properties are very per- ceptible to the palate, and to most persons not (Tensive. When swallowed, its effects depend in 'great measure upon the state of the stomach at time of receiving it, and upon the quantity drank. When taken, however, in a moderate draught, by a person in tolerable health, the sensa- tion is seldom, if ever, unpleasant; and to those who are in the habitual use of it, particularly in the hot season, it is a delightful beverage.