Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler

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Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler
Born	21 August 1821 Bad Zwischenahn, Germany
Died	30 March 1898 Oldenburg, Germany
Nationality	German
Occupation	Physician
Known for	Founder of biochemic medicine

Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler (21 August 1821 – 30 March 1898) was a German physician and the founder of biochemic medicine, also known as Schüßler salts.

Early Life and Education

Schüßler was born in Bad Zwischenahn, a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany. He initially pursued studies in languages and philosophy before turning his attention to medicine. Schüßler studied medicine at the University of Paris, the University of Berlin, and the University of Giessen, where he earned his medical degree.

Career

After completing his studies, Schüßler established a medical practice in Oldenburg, Germany. He was influenced by the work of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, but sought to develop a simpler and more scientifically grounded system of treatment.

Biochemic Medicine

Schüßler's primary contribution to medicine was the development of biochemic medicine, a system based on the use of twelve mineral salts, known as Schüßler salts. He believed that these salts were essential for the proper functioning of the body's cells and that imbalances or deficiencies in these salts could lead to illness. Schüßler's approach was to restore the balance of these salts through supplementation.

The twelve Schüßler salts are:

1. Calcium fluoratum
2. Calcium phosphoricum
3. Ferrum phosphoricum
4. Kalium muriaticum
5. Kalium phosphoricum
6. Kalium sulfuricum
7. Magnesium phosphoricum
8. Natrium muriaticum
9. Natrium phosphoricum
10. Natrium sulfuricum
11. Silicea
12. Calcium sulfuricum

Legacy

Schüßler's work laid the foundation for the field of biochemic medicine, which continues to be practiced today. His approach has been integrated into various alternative medicine practices and remains popular in Germany and other parts of Europe.

Death

Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler passed away on 30 March 1898 in Oldenburg, Germany.

See Also

• Homeopathy
• Alternative medicine
• Mineral (nutrient)