The Alchemist Of Nature And Concerning The Entity Of Poison

by Paracelsus

""The Alchemist of Nature and Concerning the Entity of Poison"" is a book written by Paracelsus, also known as Theophrastus. It is a collection of writings on alchemy and the nature of poisons, written in the 16th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on alchemy and the second part exploring the properties and effects of various poisons. Paracelsus was a Swiss physician and alchemist who believed that the key to understanding the natural world was through experimentation and observation. His writings on alchemy and poisons were highly influential in the development of modern chemistry and pharmacology. This book provides insight into the beliefs and practices of alchemists and physicians during the Renaissance period, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and medicine.THIS 14 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Hermetic and Alchemical Writings of Paracelsus Part 2, by Theophrastus Paracelsus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126226.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

18 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2005

About the author

Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, who published under the name Paracelsus ("greater than Celsus," a reference to the first-century Roman encyclopedist Aulus Cornelius Celsus) was a Renaissance physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and occultist. He pioneered the use of chemicals and minerals in medicine, and was among the first to credibly suggest that illness was the result of the body being attacked by outside agents, rather than an imbalance of the four Hippocratic humours. However, he is today remembered more for his contributions to alchemy and his magical theories, which stood in contrast to those of Cornelius Agrippa and Nicolas Flamel.