healthy
body, may be absorbed by its tissues in excess, as in goitrous
districts. Then the whole assimilative system of nutrition suffers
grievously ; much in the same manner as too habitual a use of
chalybeate waters will make the drinkers thereof bloodless. It is
precisely in such a condition of lime-surfeit that the wearing of Pearls proves
eminently beneficial. Similarly against obstinate acid indigestion,
with a distaste for all fatty foods, self-ornamentation with Pearls is
effectually remedial.
Thus
have we attempted to concisely render some guidance in the choice of
Precious Stones for their respective remedial virtues, and powers, as
confidently advocated in these pages.
