Salvaging the ancient doctrine of cosmology as contribution to modern science.

Humours have been interpreted as biochemical processes: Hot = Oxidation, Cold = Reduction, Moist = Hydration, Dry = Dehydration. Germs have to be studied according to their enzymic make up with one, say Oxidases, as the most prominent. Likewise drugs must be classed as hindering or promoting the four detoxicating processes, mentioned above.