Occult science in medicine

By Franz Hartmann

In the flickering candlelit chambers of nineteenth-century Europe, where the boundaries between science and the unseen world blurred, physicians and seekers alike grappled with profound questions of healing. Here, amid the tension between rational medicine and secret knowledge, unfolds an exploration of occult medicine that invites readers into a realm where metaphysical healing and medical mysticism intertwine. Delving deep into the esoteric traditions that shaped alternative medicine history, this work reveals how spiritual healing practices, alchemy, and hermetic science once offered answers to maladies that conventional doctors could not touch. Drawing from ancient medical theories and holistic health traditions, the text weaves together philosophies that view the mind and body as inseparable, and health as a dynamic balance between visible and invisible forces. The writing is at once rigorous and evocative, inviting both the curious general reader and the serious collector to contemplate ideas that have echoed through centuries. Here, the reader finds not only a chronicle of forgotten beliefs, but also a window into the perennial human yearning for deeper understanding-where the rational and the mystical meet in the service of healing. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. With its blend of historical insight and philosophical depth, the work stands as a testament to the enduring fascination with the mysteries of mind body medicine, offering a vivid portrait of an era when the boundaries of health, spirit, and science were still being drawn.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374599414
• ISBN13: 9789374599419
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"