philippus aureolus paracelsus

[Raeanne Dimick]

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)

[Richarddok]

Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus, commonly known as Paracelsus, was a Swiss physician, alchemist, and astrologer in the early Renaissance period. He is often considered one of the fathers of toxicology and is viewed as a pioneering figure in the history of medicine, credited with creating the discipline of toxicology and introducing the concept of biochemical analysis in medical diagnosis. He is also known for challenging the traditional views of medicine during his time, emphasizing the importance of observation, experience, and nature in understanding health and healing.