Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler
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Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler — also spelled Schuessler, particularly in English-language publications — (1821–1898) was a German medical doctor in Oldenburg
who endeavored to find natural remedies, and published the results of his experiments in a German homeopathic journal in March 1873, leading to an influential list of 12 Biochemic cell salts
that remain popular amongst those interested in Alternative medicine
. Although firmly within the homeopathy movement of his day, the modern definition of Homeopathy
tends to exclude his concept of Homeopathic potency that, while very dilute, still retained small amounts of the original salt.
had proposed medicinal use of a few inorganic cell salts in small quantities (Homeopathy
) in 1796. An 1832 paper in Stapf's Archiv suggested such salts would "essential component parts of the human body". Schüßler was influenced by an 1852 paper by the Dutch Physiologist Jacob Moleschott (1812–1893). Serious discussion began only after Dr. Lorbacher of Leipzig
critically considered his ideas five months later. An English translation appeared in the Medical Investigator in May 1873, then in "The Twelve Tissue Remedies" by Dr. C. Hering, and in 1888 in a book of the same name by Boericke and Dewey, two medical doctors in San Francisco.
Around the beginning of the Twentieth Century others, such as Eli Jones
, studied Schüßler's ideas and derived new ones; by the end of that century Schüßler's name (in various forms of spelling) and list of twelve "tissue salts" were commonly found in health shops and alternative medicine
books.
Oldenburg
Oldenburg is an independent city in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the western part of the state between the cities of Bremen and Groningen, Netherlands, at the Hunte river. It has a population of 160,279 which makes it the fourth biggest city in Lower Saxony after Hanover, Braunschweig...
who endeavored to find natural remedies, and published the results of his experiments in a German homeopathic journal in March 1873, leading to an influential list of 12 Biochemic cell salts
Biochemic Cell Salts
Biochemic cell salts aka Tissue Salts or Cell Salts are alternative remedies based on inorganic salts elaborated by Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler . Although moderately diluted , they are not classed as homeopathic, because they are not purported to act according to the "like cures like" principle of...
that remain popular amongst those interested in Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine is any healing practice, "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine." It is based on historical or cultural traditions, rather than on scientific evidence....
. Although firmly within the homeopathy movement of his day, the modern definition of Homeopathy
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine in which practitioners claim to treat patients using highly diluted preparations that are believed to cause healthy people to exhibit symptoms that are similar to those exhibited by the patient...
tends to exclude his concept of Homeopathic potency that, while very dilute, still retained small amounts of the original salt.
Influences and History
Samuel HahnemannSamuel Hahnemann
Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann was a German physician, known for creating an alternative form of medicine called homeopathy.- Early life :Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann was born in Meissen, Saxony near Dresden...
had proposed medicinal use of a few inorganic cell salts in small quantities (Homeopathy
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine in which practitioners claim to treat patients using highly diluted preparations that are believed to cause healthy people to exhibit symptoms that are similar to those exhibited by the patient...
) in 1796. An 1832 paper in Stapf's Archiv suggested such salts would "essential component parts of the human body". Schüßler was influenced by an 1852 paper by the Dutch Physiologist Jacob Moleschott (1812–1893). Serious discussion began only after Dr. Lorbacher of Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
critically considered his ideas five months later. An English translation appeared in the Medical Investigator in May 1873, then in "The Twelve Tissue Remedies" by Dr. C. Hering, and in 1888 in a book of the same name by Boericke and Dewey, two medical doctors in San Francisco.
Around the beginning of the Twentieth Century others, such as Eli Jones
Eli Jones
Eli Jones was a medical doctor in the 19th-20th centuries who claimed to be able to treat cancer. He is the author ofCancer - Its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment -Giving the Results of over Forty Years' Experience in the Medical Treatment of this Disease and Definite Medication.Jones studied...
, studied Schüßler's ideas and derived new ones; by the end of that century Schüßler's name (in various forms of spelling) and list of twelve "tissue salts" were commonly found in health shops and alternative medicine
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine is any healing practice, "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine." It is based on historical or cultural traditions, rather than on scientific evidence....
books.
External links
- Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler from the German-language Wikipedia. Retrieved on December 9, 2009
- Dr. WH Schuessler
- List of Schuessler Cell Salts and pharmacological pictures
- Biography