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NIB METAL GLO POLISHING PASTE TUBE |  |
2 Bids | US $6.50 | 27m |
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12 Crystal Chandelier Chandeliers | |
0 Bid | US $300.00 | 2h 11m |
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24Kt Gold Crystal Chandelier Chandeliers | |
0 Bid | US $399.00 | 2h 19m |
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Candle Dapter Made of Steel to Protect Your Table | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 3h 6m |
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SILK FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CENTERPIECE RED CREAM GOLD | |
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US $60.00 | 4h 32m |
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VINTAGE GOLDEN WALL SHELF | |
0 Bid | US $14.50 | 4h 43m |
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NICE ASIAIN 2 DOOR 2 SHELVE CABINATE FOR FLOOR NICE | |
0 Bid | US $105.00 | 4h 45m |
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STUNNING BRASS METAL CHERUB TABLE LAMP | |
0 Bid | US $99.99 | 4h 54m |
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TOWEL RING | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 5h 47m |
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India Brass Pitcher | |
0 Bid | US $4.98 | 6h 9m |
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4 Light Gold Candelabra Pendant Polished Brass | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 6h 23m |
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Porcelain Bisque Flower Clock | |
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US $6.99 | 6h 27m |
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MASK Mardi Gras SOLID BRASS GOLD TONE Figurine INDIA | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 6h 50m |
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2 LAMP SET 19 TOUCH LAMP BRASS CRYSTAL CHANDELIER | |
0 Bid | US $49.00 | 7h 8m |
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27 ART DECO BLACK FAUX CRYSTAL CHANDELIER TABLE LAMP | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 7h 15m |
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34 3 ARM CRYSTAL CHANDELIER TABLE LAMP POLISHED BRASS | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 7h 15m |
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Cadbury Tea Pot | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 7h 17m |
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Amberina Shell Candy Dish England | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 7h 32m |
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COWBOY PICTURE FRAME w SILVER JEAN JACKET HORSE BOOTS | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 7h 51m |
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MOVADO CYLINDER DESK CLOCK DEFINITION OF ELEGANCE | |
0 Bid | US $49.00 | 8h 53m |
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Howard Miller Rosewood Photo Frame Desk Clock | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 9h 11m |
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Vtg Glass Bauble Candleholders Gold Flecks Lucite | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 10h 34m |
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14 amber gold pearl Gem MOP Gemstone World MAP globe | |
0 Bid | US $109.99 | 10h 34m |
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Vintage 2 Tiered Cut Glass Serving Plates Platters Nice | |
0 Bid | US $25.00 | 10h 55m |
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SET OF FOUR GOLD BRASS GOLF COASTERS | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 11h 7m |
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36 Blue Lapis Gold Gem GEMSTONE WORLD GLOBE mop DIA | |
0 Bid | US $219.99 | 11h 20m |
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Vintage drapery tiebacks 1pr brass medallian 1950s | |
0 Bid | US $29.00 | 11h 23m |
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GEMSTONE GLOBE PEN SET GOLD MARINE BLUE STONE BASE $340 | |
0 Bid | US $169.99 | 11h 42m |
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16 CRYSTAL BALL CHANDELIER TOUCH LAMP LOVELY LAMP | |
0 Bid | US $29.99 | 11h 46m |
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Antiqued Brass Rustic Bathtub Soap Dish | |
0 Bid | US $8.99 | 11h 48m |
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2 LAMP SET 16 CRYSTAL BALL CHANDELIER TOUCH LAMP | |
0 Bid | US $44.99 | 11h 50m |
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3 Gold candlesticks | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 12h |
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Sligh Desk Vintage w leather Gilt Top Bookshelf Front | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 12h 20m |
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10 Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers Shirt Gold Brass | |
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US $9.99 | 12h 26m |
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NEW Metal Glo Professional Sword Knife Polishing Paste | |
0 Bid | US $5.50 | 12h 56m |
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10 Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers Suit Gold Brass | |
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US $9.99 | 13h 21m |
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Heavy brass gold tone taper candle holder | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 13h 29m |
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Michael Hero Brown Exotic Journeys Easel Frame | |
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US $176.95 | 13h 43m |
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BRAND NEW BOWL LIGHT FIXTURE KIT | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 13h 45m |
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NEW BALDWIN SOLID BRASS PREMIUM TOILET TISSUE HOLDER | |
2 Bids | US $6.73 | 15h 5m |
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6 Old Pic Frames 2 Brass 1 Gold Gesso Cherub More | |
0 Bid | US $9.98 | 15h 46m |
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brass bear night light with gold brown glass shade | |
0 Bid | US $8.00 | 15h 50m |
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BRASS GOLD TONE Miniature AIRCRAFT AIRPLANE PLANE | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 17h 2m |
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GOLD TONE BRASS CANDLE Snuffer Wooden Handle 12 inches | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 23h 7m |
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Gold Plated Brass Desk Clock with Japan Movement UC81 | |
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US $22.99 | 23h 33m |
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Elegant Solid Brass Gold Plated Desk Clock UC83 | |
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US $26.99 | 23h 45m |
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FRAMEWORKS Solid Brass Lacquer Coated Picture Frames | |
0 Bid | US $12.99 | 1d 4h 2m |
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6 Bahama Blue Gold Gem MOP Gemstone World MAP globe | |
0 Bid | US $36.99 | 1d 5h 45m |
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14 mother of pearl Gem MOP Gemstone World MAP globe | |
0 Bid | US $109.99 | 1d 6h 10m |
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10 G P GLASS RHINESTONE PICTURE FRAMES PRETTY c294 | |
1 Bid | US $5.99 | 1d 7h 17m |
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Maitland Smith Center Table | |
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US $7,500.00 | 1d 7h 18m |
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Genuine Say When Pump Liquor Dispensers Brass Gold | |
0 Bid | US $59.00 | 1d 7h 37m |
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NEW Happich Simichrome Metal Cleaning Soft Paste WORKS | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 8h 5m |
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19 Lights Maria Theresa Lighting w Swarovski Crystals | |
0 Bid | US $999.00 | 1d 8h 19m |
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MAITLAND SMITH HAND CRAFTED ENORMOUS WOOD STORAGE BOX | |
14 Bids | US $100.89 | 1d 8h 59m |
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Z Gallerie Elephant Ornate Candle Holder | |
0 Bid | US $2.95 | 1d 9h 11m |
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SEAGULL Glass Ceiling Light Fixture NEW NO RESERVE | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 9h 50m |
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New Bright Brass Gold Finish 24 Ceiling Fan Ext Rod | |
0 Bid | US $.49 | 1d 12h 13m |
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Pr Baldwin Brass Williamsburg Candlestick Lamps | |
4 Bids | US $86.00 | 1d 12h 24m |
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Heirloom Mahogany Partner Desk | |
0 Bid | US $3,100.00 | 1d 13h 27m |
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10 Blue Crystal Gold Gem MOP Gemstone World MAP globe | |
0 Bid | US $79.99 | 1d 13h 38m |
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Chass Treasure Chest Clock | |
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US $99.99 | 1d 13h 40m |
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37 Amber Pearl Gold Gem GEMSTONE WORLD GLOBE mop DIA | |
0 Bid | US $239.99 | 1d 14h 5m |
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1 light polished brass with ribbed glass globe | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 14h 24m |
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Home Interiors Gold Accent Mirror 3 Metal Brass Leaves | |
0 Bid | US $12.99 | 1d 14h 56m |
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37 Mother of Pearl Gold Gem GEMSTONE WORLD GLOBE mop | |
0 Bid | US $219.99 | 1d 15h 2m |
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Western Rodeo Rider Cowboy Curtain Panel Set 60 x84 NEW | |
0 Bid | US $29.99 | 1d 15h 27m |
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37 Blue Lapis Gem GEMSTONE WORLD MOP Pearl GLOBE DIA | |
1 Bid | US $239.99 | 1d 17h 56m |
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ANTIQUE WRITING DESK | |
0 Bid | US $550.00 | 1d 19h 15m |
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SHABBY CHERUB CANDLE HOLDERS W CHIC ROSES FRAME GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 2d 3h 16m |
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Polishes Metal Copper Brass Silver Gold | |
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US $6.99 | 2d 4h 40m |
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Brass Cats Wall hook hang keys on their tails | |
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US $8.99 | 2d 5h 40m |
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Howard Miller Parnell Desk Clock | |
1 Bid | US $6.99 | 2d 5h 59m |
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Turkish Pepper Mill Salt Mill Gold Colored Patterned | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 2d 6h 45m |
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Antique Heavy Solid Brass 30lb Floor Lamp 60in RARESHDE | |
0 Bid | US $275.00 | 2d 7h 43m |
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Vintage Table Top Lamp Made in Italy | |
0 Bid | US $150.00 | 2h 37m |
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French country minature amoire jewelry chest aquagold | |
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US $79.99 | 2d 9h 55m |
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Mid Century Modern Rembrandt Brass Metal Lamp w Shade | |
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US $49.99 | 5h 40m |
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Howard Miller Laurel Clock | |
2 Bids | US $6.99 | 2d 11h 15m |
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Mackenzie Childs Courtly Check hanging lamp set of 2 | |
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US $410.00 | 2d 11h 25m |
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VTG LIVINGROOM LAMP 30S BRASS BASE WHITE W GOLD NR | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 12h 30m |
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SOLID Gold Tone India BRASS Metal CAT Kitty FIGURINE 2 | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 2d 13h 57m |
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NEW 4 Light ceiling fan light kit polished brass | |
0 Bid | US $1.99 | 2d 14h 8m |
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Portfolio 2 in 1 canopy kit blank up kit | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 14h 9m |
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36 Mother of Pearl Gold Gem GEMSTONE WORLD GLOBE mop | |
0 Bid | US $219.99 | 2d 14h 46m |
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pair of antique framed prints grapes fruit | |
0 Bid | US $30.00 | 2d 15h 36m |
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Vtg Hollywood Regency Gold Prism Table Lamp Gorgeous | |
0 Bid | US $125.00 | 11h 51m |
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fancy vintage hobnail milk glass and wood table lamp | |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 12h 36m |
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Vintage french country prism hanging light chandelier | |
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US $89.59 | 2d 18h 52m |
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Amber Gold Oriental Porcelain Brass Decorative Bowl | |
0 Bid | US $59.99 | 14h 58m |
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SOLID BRASS GOLD TONE Fish DOLPHIN Figurine INDIA | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 2d 21h 15m |
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Alchemists’ Search for Gold and Elixir of Life
Chemists have known for over 200 years that chemical reaction can not be used to change atoms of one element into those of other elements. However, 2000 years ago, attempts to produce gold from other substances seemed perfectly reasonable. Ko Hung, a scholar of fourth century was the foremost Chinese authority on the subject of alchemy. He justified attempts to change baser substances into gold, a process called Transmutation, by noting that many examples of transmutation are found in the natural world. For example, Caterpillars turn into Moths, Snakes into Dragons, Rotting Grass into Fireflies, and Old Bears into Foxes. These odd revelations had become basis of realization that matter does change over time just as humans grow old and infirm. Indeed all materials deteriorate with the passage of time in some way.
Infact the Truth known to Ko Hung was the universal fact that humans could act as agents of all desired changes. He argued that when copper can be combined with zinc to make brass and silver may be extracted from its ores then why it shouldn’t be possible to make gold. However, the attempts to make gold were confused by misleading appearances of many species. If something looked like gold, was felt like gold, weighed as much as gold, and conducted heat as gold does, it was taken as gold. The main deterrent against alchemist’s efforts to the effects was their imperfect understanding of the nature of matter itself. The secret, Bernard Trevisan, a15th century alchemist who spent his life and a sizable fortune in search of the secret of turning base metals into gold, realized while dyeing was “To make gold, one must start with gold.”
Infact alchemy was in essence a philosophy as their idea was that humans could strive and attain an ideal life without pain, suffering, or death. It was also a belief that through chemistry this ideal could be achieved, since chemistry was recognized as a tool that could be used to change matter from one form into another. Alchemists were not, by and large, greedy crackpots trying to make a fortune from gold. Rather they were trying to reach this philosophical goal of perfection using their best available understanding that was a philosophy common to many cultures for several hundred years.
The English philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626) compared alchemy to a dyeing man who told his sons “I have left some gold for you buried somewhere in our vineyard” but when they dug the vineyard after getting rid of the dead body of their mysterious father in haste under obvious intentions, they procured a plentiful vintage instead of gold by turning of the mould about the roots of the vines. While we don’t know about the lesson, the greedy sons of the deceased father could learn about the importance of work and time from this episode, for chemists, this harvest included a practical knowledge of processes such as distillation, fermentation, and such of the methods that made discovery of many elements possible. Infact, the work of the alchemists created a foundation upon which we have built our modern understanding of chemical transformations and transmutations.
The word elixir is derived from the Arabic word al-iksir that means “potion”. In the seventh century A.D., the Arabs took control of Persia, North Africa, and Egypt. In the process, they were exposed to the culture and science of the Greeks who had previously ruled the area. In the eighth century, an Arab known as Geber proposed that the four Greek elements combined to form only two elements: Sulfur and Mercury. He further suggested that sulfur and mercury could combine to form other substances such as lead, which in turn could be converted into gold. He also believed that changing one substance into another required a mysterious potion that the Arabs called ‘Al-Iksir’, a term from which the word elixir has been coined. Though there was no evidence that a magic potion ever existed, alchemists continued their search for it for over a thousand years. Some alchemists dabbled in the supernatural powers and believed that a magic potion would have miraculous healing powers that bestow immortality, just as others believed that a magic potion could convert base metals into gold.
Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, who was born in Europe in 1493, took the name Paracelsus, as an adult, after the Roman Celsus who had written a complete history of Greek science. Paracelsus became a powerful and influential alchemist who instead of being interested in transmuting lead into gold, wanted to discover medicines to cure diseases. He did much to influence other physicians of the period to treat ailments using natural and synthetic drugs. Amazingly, Paracelsus used to practice drugs on himself and write prescriptions that included opium for pain and poisonous mercury and other substances including antimony for other ailments.
More than anything, Paracelsus desired immortality and searched constantly for a mystical elixir of life. At one point he even claimed to have found it and proclaimed “he would live forever”. Although he was mistaken as instead of being immortal, he died at an early age (before 50). Nevertheless, he did leave a medical legacy. Paracelsus also recognized that coal mining was associated with lung disease, and noted that head injuries produced paralysis. Moreover, he correctly diagnosed that an abnormal thyroid caused mental and physiological imbalances.
About the Author
Dr.Badruddin Khan teaches Chemistry in the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.