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Paracelsianism was a medical movement based on the theories of Paracelsus, which emerged in the 16th century and flourished in the 17th century, introducing min
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Paracelsianism was a medical movement based on the theories of Paracelsus, which emerged in the 16th century and flourished in the 17th century, introducing mineral therapies and iatrochemical techniques. It represented a significant alternative to traditional learned medicine, but declined with the rise of the scientific movement. Notable figures such as [[paracelsus|Paracelsus]] and [[isaac-newton|Isaac Newton]] were influenced by or contributed to Paracelsianism, while [[galen|Galen]]'s traditional system of therapeutics was challenged by Paracelsian ideas.