Paracelsus and Medicine During the Renaissance
We just learned about medicine in the Middle Ages, and the time period that follows is called the Renaissance. What advancements were made during this time? The most important figure in this period of medicine went by the name of Paracelsus, so how exactly did he contribute to this field? It turns out he was quite the polarizing figure, so let's take a look!
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3 жыл бұрын
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@monicaesthernambo8896
3 жыл бұрын
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@michellecheng3826
3 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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@c8h8e8c8k8m8e8o8u8t
2 жыл бұрын
Paracelsus the alchemist was the inspiration for Hoenheim.
It's hard to blame Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim for wanting to invent a new name for himself.
@KasumiRINA
3 жыл бұрын
I DO blame him! When your name is literally Theophrastus Bombastus, let alone von Hohenheim, you HAVE to make everyone call you that, on principle. "Order for mr. THEOPHRASTUS BOMBASTUS!" What would you like with your vodka, herr Bombastus Hoh-henherrheimhm, come on it is so good!1!!!!
@CelticBadBoyPoet7
3 жыл бұрын
@@KasumiRINA Paras-Helton?
@masterzoroark6664
2 жыл бұрын
@@KasumiRINA This name would be even harder to say after vodka
@Bookloving
2 жыл бұрын
this is genius
@angelina2646
Жыл бұрын
ur name is leo
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@oneandonly9442
Жыл бұрын
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You get a like for Edward Elric at 10:32.
I always think about how lucky we all are to be born after these periods where people had such limited knowledge of medicine and medical practices. But I'm sure people will be saying the same thing in 3020.
@prayoga4419
3 жыл бұрын
people back then said the same i'm sure
@SangheiliSpecOp
3 жыл бұрын
@@prayoga4419 thats deep
@annadasilvachen5235
3 жыл бұрын
That's actually how some 19th century people sees the middle ages. They felt like they're enlightened and scientifically superior
@majacovic5141
3 жыл бұрын
@@annadasilvachen5235 well they were, comparatively. We look at them as ignorant but with gene therapy our treatment of cancer will look barbaric.
@write2katia2
3 жыл бұрын
If they are still around and don't annihilate themselves in the meantime
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Footnote: The mind can influence the state of the body I have not read his writings The conclusion to alternative medicine seems a bias to point out the most prominent topic If we take for instance a mental illnesses like depression with prolonged sleeping, then that seems to fit description Stay aware that language can be interpreted in multiple ways
Addon to Luther: He also translated a latin written book (the bible) into german so that everybody had access to it at any time.
@FEVB
3 жыл бұрын
He also hated Jews.
@TheKingBeyondEverything
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he does.
@TheKingBeyondEverything
2 жыл бұрын
@@FEVB Where it's given? I would like to know myself. I read about him in my history book's chapter about reformation in Europe and mal practices of church.
TB is not completely treatable. Advanced stages are often fatal and the Extensively drug-resistant TBs are really difficult to treat and often lead to death even if treatment is followed A lot of progress has been made but the disease is showing increasing rates of resistance to treatment that can be problematic in the future. It is a lot better than it was in the renaissance
@ProfessorDaveExplains
3 жыл бұрын
It's mainly in undeveloped areas where it is still a problem, but don't worry we will get to antibiotics and antibiotic resistance later in the series!
@OrionNebulous
3 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains I would argue against the undeveloped areas concept here, I have seen the resistant strains in patients from middle to upper middle class. My country isn't the most developed but we do have an excellent medical education at the university level and treatment for TB is free, often times delivered directly to the patients home or those with the extensively drug resistant strains are often admitted into TB hospitals. TB itself is an opportunistic bacteria which often infect those with diminished immune systems such as people suffering from HIV or who have other health concerns such as Asthma. A better statement would be that resistant TB is more common in areas with high incidences of immunosuppressive disease and low incidences of patient education. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment, Love your content
0:05 my favorite part
Paracelsus here! Found out this was me in a Past Life. Amazing here.
Hahahaha I love the part about Paracelsus shunning Latin because it was only used to sound smart. Even more true today
Hey Prof Dave, I'm not sure how often you read the comments, but would you mind if I cited your video in a podcast episode on this subject?
@ProfessorDaveExplains
3 жыл бұрын
Sure, cite away!
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@ProfessorDaveExplains
3 жыл бұрын
that's not me i hired an animator for this series!
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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This was honestly so exciting to watch, I greatly anticipate the next part!
@write2katia2
3 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait!
@edditspaghettit9515
3 жыл бұрын
@@write2katia2 he truly has reinvigorated my interest in science as a whole, the cosmos, and ironically mycology which I really hope he will cover in some detail!
Great video. Paracelsus was a pretty cool guy.
This is one of the most interesting lessons I’ve ever listened to.
Tuberculosis is no longer completely treatable in all cases due to antibiotic resistance. It’s a very serious problem.
@write2katia2
3 жыл бұрын
There is a vaccine
@write2katia2
3 жыл бұрын
Mandatory where I live
@write2katia2
3 жыл бұрын
There is a mandatory vaccine for TB where I live. And other places
Me learning about paracelsus for class: man this guy sounds a lot like an anime character i know….
Fun fact if you’ve seen/read FMA brotherhood. The dwarf in the flask tries to give van the name Theophrastus Bombastus, but then settles on von Hohenheim as he’s a reference to paracelus.
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470 people died of Teeth? What's "Teeth?" Great work, as always, Professor Dave. Really enjoyed it and continue to learn.
@Punchy361
3 жыл бұрын
I dunno. Maybe eating teeth is really bad for one's health. But, I mean, hey. They are already in your mouth, so it's very convenient. :P
@majacovic5141
3 жыл бұрын
abcessed tooth?
@write2katia2
3 жыл бұрын
Last time I went to the dentist this thought came to mind: what were people doing about teeth 500 years ago.
@majacovic5141
3 жыл бұрын
@@write2katia2 pulled them out when it got too bad
@FaustCrowley
3 жыл бұрын
In the history of human civilization, even rudimentary dentistry was an enormous advance that increased the average human lifespan in the cultures that had and practiced it. I assume that dying of "teeth" was largely from infections from rotten teeth and gums.
In my field of recovery, I've often been surprised by how many people think there's a distinction between good & bad drugs..
Note the 'Trismegistus' at 4:39 in his title. I think he's in the habit of giving himself his own nicknames.
@whatabouttheearth
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Trismagistus was usually a moniker used as a pen name by anonymous authors and refered to Hermes Thrice Great (Thoth/Mercury/Hermes) and is a wink at being a master at a plethora of the arts Hermes Trismagistus was associated with, such as medicine/drugs/magic, writing, commerce, music. Swoosh!
So basically most of us died from stupid. Figures.
@jbirdmax
3 жыл бұрын
Yarak Haram now that you mention it, most of us die these days from stupid. So.....
@majacovic5141
3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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parcelsus used to my favorite RC vendor on the Darknet. come back Doc P!
10:41... well, we cant avoid Edward Aldrich from Fullmetal Alchemist, dont we?
Several sources say his father was a physician albeit an unsuccessful one during his early days leading him to teach medicine then finally become successful as an occupational physician. No rumors question his father’s credentials as he did not have the enemies of his son who had the love of the common folk or non “high-asses” as he used to say about college graduates who were largely elites re: socioeconomically. Today they would be considered intellectual or cerebral narcissists. Impressively one electronic source says his mother was the superintendent of a hospital which one can surely ADMIRE such accomplishment especially for a female during that time frame.
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98 died from "rising of the lights" I always tell everyone who tries to wake me up what that 50s song said, "🎶waking up is hard to do🎶"
Waiting for a million
@SangheiliSpecOp
3 жыл бұрын
Same!!!
11:45 Dead from grief was a code word for suicide in some societies, as people who killed themselves were usually not allowed to be buried in consecrated ground, excommunicated post-mortem, had their inheritance "nationalized", or worse. Also, censorship. If you read Chinese literature, you have a disgraced general often receive a letter from his superiors that made him die from grief... yeah right, a grieved blade to the neck, more likely... It's weird how Americans are unable to comprehend figures of speech. Example, "Cancer and Wolf" as cause of death on same book doesn't mean literally choked by a big lobster and a wolfy, those are illnesses CALLED a crab (cancer) and wolf (lupus). Similarly, planet was a code for something that would not be named otherwise. Like a heart attack? Edit: you do name Consumption and Rising of the Lights as TB and Croup. Though I've read the latter might be asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema. You never know the local slang of the era. That's why our meme jokes will be gibberish to internet archaeologists. :p P.S. Most deaths were from lack of vaccines and/or antibiotics. Horrible what anti-vaxxers want to bring us to! Near 50% infant mortality rate was still there in East Europe when my grandmother was young, some of her children died little without explanation too. The dumbest thing that people knew how antibiotics worked since Ancient Egypt, the women who owned breweries made molded bread into medicine... I read that in India, and some other ancient countries people also figured that out. And then 2000 years of dark ages. =(
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2:48 bombastic side eye
Well done Prof Dave! the second part where you analyze the causes of death is really enlightening, it should be taught in schools so people can appreciate their luck in living today with advanced medical science providing EFFECTIVE remedies and at the same time teach them to resist the temptation of going back to the wild unfounded claims of alternative medicine
@write2katia2
3 жыл бұрын
It is taught in school about vaccines.. Soo..it is the invention of the world wide web and Professor Dave who are going to keep spreading knowledge. Forget schools
Just a detail, no big deal, but because you start with that, the correct translation of "para" is "against". ex: parachute, parasol, meaning "against fall", "against the sun" it's Latin borrowed from Greek. So, his pseudo is "against doctor" meaning that you don't need to see one if you read his book. Marketing ! one of the greatest inventions of the renaissance. :) (note: I have been proved wrong in the replies)
@ProfessorDaveExplains
3 жыл бұрын
No, the prefix means beside or alongside.
@commonfactor202
3 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains I know that this is the definition given by wiki and other websites, but there is a second definition attached to this root fitting better to the context because we both don't think that Paracelsus was defining himself as a "nurse". www.etymonline.com/word/para-#:~:text=para%2D%20(2),%2C%20parasol%2C%20parapet%2C%20etc. Anyway, this definition makes me incorrect: it's not "against" but "protect against", "parry" or "deflect" fit even better, as the term may fit better to the deflecting function of weapons that you can find "alongside", "beside" or "against" soldiers, are you seeing the confusion here? The original root may have defined the function, not the state.
@commonfactor202
3 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains On a quick search, the origin of the split of definition sound to emerge from the middle of the 20th century, prior to this period the prefix "para-" sound to be pretty consistent with the second definition if we are not revisiting history with the first definition in mind. How could have we knew?
@KasumiRINA
3 жыл бұрын
Man could be selling big apples with that name, "KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY, BOMBASTICUS PARACELTASTIC APLLETASTICS1!111" I'd have bought some!!!
@whatabouttheearth
Жыл бұрын
Para is parallel or next to, or an alternative form, like how paratroopers are still troops. You still fall when you use a parachute
Great video but I have to disagree with you on one thing… the basic dissemination of knowledge was not static from the time of the printing press to the Internet… in between there was telegraph, radio, film, and television
Why didn't you mention that Paracelsus was also an astrologer and talked about astrology often? In his texts; He says that astrology is the first building block to be learned for those who practice this science. He also talks about the effect of astrological measurements and calculations on the human body and its relationship with medicines. Astrology was very important for him and he was practicing it constantly. Also about name of diseases... Even the fact that smallpox was known at the level to be named is a miracle if we consider the period of that time. Catching and listing similar recurring symptoms and naming them tentatively, listing them, is ingenious for the period in terms of discrimination. I wonder how common statistics was at that time? I understand it may sound funny in 21st sentury, but this is where he wasnt live? :) well... I maybe quite obsessed about some ancient figures :) Thats a nice shortcut for him for sure! Thanks!
@whatabouttheearth
Жыл бұрын
All those cats back then were into astrology also.
Can you please make videos on coordination compounds?
@ProfessorDaveExplains
3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna do a lengthy inorganic chemistry series next year!
@iftekharahmad2564
3 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains thankyou... Sir . waiting for it
When I get a dog, I'm going to name it Theophrastus Bombastus
Oh, I just got Paracelsus to NP5, can make a guide on Helena Blavatsky next? She's the only SR Caster I have)))
I love the way you said Ferrara ;) I see you Professor
Masha Allah I loved ❤️ your video
I really liked the presentation style and quality. Just one hint: There is no "th" sound in German language (hence the problems Germans have with pronouncing it). The h simply remains silent.
@MrMirville
3 жыл бұрын
The h after t in German is not silent : it is aspirated strongly, though all voiceless consonants have come to be aspirated strongly in German.
Good video
I cure myself with THE best medicine known to man: coffee ;)
Death from planet sounds like some anime shit. XD
fantastic video - just please change the music at beginning and end... pleeease. It was very well made all through the rest.
Would anyone be so kind as to provide a transcription? 🙏 this is insanely useful, thank you for the video
Never heard of Paracelsus before.... now I feel dumb, like I've completely missed out on a huge historical figure or something.
@whatabouttheearth
Жыл бұрын
Not to be confused with Pericles
@DanMcLeodNeptuneUK
Жыл бұрын
@@whatabouttheearth surely Pericles is more widely known?
You didn't mention the fact that 480 people died from "teeth"... thank you procaine. XD
someone pls do a tutorial of how to die for "Planet"
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Great video, thank you very much , note to self(nts) watched all in it 16:54
What does the video sings at the very beginning??🤔😂
Great video, thank you very much , note to self(nts) watched all in it 2:37
4:14 so basically ancient Dr. House? 😆❤️
I think I would get along with this guy.
Hii
Legit naming my new kitten Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim
Well, should be gald he went by Paracelcus because his set of full names would make peoples head spin
the intro
10:35 he seams familiar ?
@cyrenedomogalla5127
3 жыл бұрын
Edward
@CBJay-hw3jk
3 жыл бұрын
maybe the mc from full metal alchemist
Paracelsus, the patron saint of Swiss pharmaceutical industry.
This series depresses me. Not because of the information contained herein, and not because of the things that I learned from it, but because there are still people who reject advances such as germ theory preferring instead something I believe they call "terrain" (and I'm not even going to dignify it with the "t" word). I have even seen at least one person on social media claim that bacteria and viruses are fake. But, thank you for creating and sharing these videos.
Is "made away themselves" suicide? Also, how did 470 people die of "teeth?" Man this book is so cool I wish you went over all of them on the list, I have so many questions.
I thought rickets was vitamin C deficiency, not D?
@ProfessorDaveExplains
3 жыл бұрын
Vitamin C deficiency is called scurvy.
So natural aloe vera and salt and maybe a lil fire can heal me
marjiuana (devil's lettuce) isnt bad drug it's rather pleasant actually
@whatabouttheearth
Жыл бұрын
IT WILL MAKE YOU MURDER PEOPLE! REEFER MADNESS I TELL YOU! REEFER MADNESS!
Died by planet haha
In 100 years Dave's great grandsom will talk about covid and how half the country refused vaccines and masks focusing on primitive medicine such as oil and prayers.
Anyone sent here for school work in lockdown.
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First!
The Renaissance may have been a wonderful period of cultural renewal, but it also showed a huge increase in witch trials. 60,000 people, mostly women, were burned to death. This was also the period Spain colonized Central and South America, with devastating consequences for the locals. BTW, there was nothing "heretical" about Copernican astronomy.
@scienceexplains302
3 жыл бұрын
Barton Paul Levenson Maybe not at the time, but in 1615, the Roman Inquisition declared heliocentrism heretical. Copernicus effectively showed that the sense of Genesis 1:9-19, with the sun in the (the land’s) sky and the waters above the sky, was not accurate.
@ProfessorDaveExplains
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there's been genocide at literally every point of human history, even the 20th century, and arguably even today. And the Catholic Church fought heliocentrism for centuries. Some fight it still today. Galileo was placed under house arrest by the church for embracing the Copernican model, branded as a heretic. It declares that man is not the center of the universe, and that was not looked upon favorably by the church.
@bartonpaullevenson3427
3 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains Biblical literalism had a lot to do with it, but man being at the center of the universe did not. Earth in midieval astronomy was at the lowest point in the universe, second only to Hell. It was not a position of respect. The idea that Christianity places man at the center of the universe is completely, utterly wrong. It places God at the center.
@ProfessorDaveExplains
3 жыл бұрын
I just don't know what you're referring to. It says that earth is unmoving, and everything else goes around it. I would call that the center of everything.
@bartonpaullevenson3427
3 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains There's a widespread idea that Christianity puts man at the center and various (allegedly) Christian beliefs are to maintain pride in humanity. It totally misreads Christianity.
Bombastus😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You can't die from planet because space is fake :D
Dying of “Planet” cracked me up and I have no idea why. 🪐😂
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