Azoth, often referred to as the universal solvent, is a concept in alchemy representing a substance believed to have the ability to transform base metals into gold and grant immortality. It symbolizes the ultimate goal of alchemical processes, embodying the idea of purification and perfection. In various traditions, Azoth is associated with the philosopher's stone, a legendary alchemical substance. It is also linked to the concept of prima materia, the original matter from which all things are created. Azoth serves as a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment and the quest for knowledge in the alchemical tradition.