Paracelsus and Toxicity
Paracelsus tried to make medicine more useful, but he still accepted Galen, and the four humors theory, and the Bible as a scientific document.
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Paracelsus - 1493-1541
The father of modern toxology.
Distinguishes between herbal medicines and chemical medicines.
Distinguishes between foods, medicines and poisons.
This is still pre-scientific.
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