Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler
German physician and founder of biochemic medicine
| Name | Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler |
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| Birth date | 21 August 1821 |
| Birth place | Bad Zwischenahn, Germany |
| Death date | 30 March 1898 |
| Death place | Oldenburg, Germany |
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| Occupation | Physician |
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| Organization | |
| Known for | Founder of biochemic medicine |
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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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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:
- Calcium fluoratum
- Calcium phosphoricum
- Ferrum phosphoricum
- Kalium muriaticum
- Kalium phosphoricum
- Kalium sulfuricum
- Magnesium phosphoricum
- Natrium muriaticum
- Natrium phosphoricum
- Natrium sulfuricum
- Silicea
- Calcium sulfuricum
Legacy[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler passed away on 30 March 1898 in Oldenburg, Germany.
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