@article{Wilks_2020, title={Bringing Chemistry to Medicine – The Contribution of Paracelsus to Modern Toxicology: Chemical Education}, volume={74}, url={https://www.chimia.ch/chimia/article/view/2020_507}, DOI={10.2533/chimia.2020.507}, abstractNote={ At the heart of Paracelsus’ medical theory is the belief that all matter can be reduced to three basic elements: sulphur, mercury and salt. Their unique properties can be harnessed in the preparation of specific medicines. In this way, poisons can become medicines since it is the dose that determines toxicity. }, number={6}, journal={CHIMIA}, author={Wilks, Martin F.}, year={2020}, month={Jun.}, pages={507} }