paracelsus (Meaning)
paracelsus (n)
Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience; he saw illness as having an external cause (rather than an imbalance of humors) and replaced traditional remedies with chemical remedies (1493-1541)
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Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience; he saw illness as having an external cause (rather th
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Paracelsus, a renowned alchemist, believed that illness resulted from an imbalance of elements in the body.
Paracelsus's theories on the power of sulfur, mercury, and salt as medicinal substances influenced later medical practices.
Paracelsus advocated for the use of natural remedies and criticized the reliance on traditional medicine.
Paracelsus's belief in the unity of the microcosm and macrocosm shaped his approach to healing.
