Paracelsus, Swiss Alchemist
by Sheila Terry
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Paracelsus, Swiss Alchemist
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Sheila Terry
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Paracelsus (1493-1541), Swiss alchemist and physician. Born Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, Paracelsus was a name he gave himself, meaning better than Celsus", referring to Celsus, the famous Roman physician. Paracelsus travelled widely, absorbing the medical knowledge of many cultures. He advocated that physicians should not interfere with natural healing processes, and that pharmacists should be careful to control doses of drugs. He studied tuberculosis and silicosis, was the first person to recognise congenital syphilis, and advocated that lunatics should be treated kindly. He also tried to find a magical medicine or elixir of life."
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May 10th, 2013
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