Paracelsus
Paracelsus
Paracelsus (/ˌpærəˈsɛlsəs/; 1493/4 – 24 September 1541), born Theophrastus von Hohenheim (full name Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim), was a Swiss physician, alchemist, and astrologer of the German Renaissance.
Etymology
The name "Paracelsus" is believed to have been adopted by him to signify "beyond or above Celsus", an early Roman physician. It comes from the Greek words "para" (παρά), meaning "beside, near, from, against, contrary to", and "Celsus" (Κέλσος), the name of a Roman encyclopedist known for his tract on medicine.
Biography
Paracelsus was born in 1493 in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. He was a pioneer in several aspects of the "medical revolution" of the Renaissance, emphasizing practical experience rather than ancient scriptures in his medical practice, and promoting the use of observations of nature, rather than looking to ancient texts.
Contributions to Medicine
Paracelsus made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He is credited with creating the discipline of toxicology, he also pioneered the use of chemicals and minerals in medicine. His work also laid the groundwork for the later development of homeopathy.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paracelsus
- Wikipedia's article - Paracelsus
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