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ElwoodBlues · M
Depends on your definition of alchemy.
My impression is that back in the day most alchemists focused on metals and on compounds that burned and released energy impressively, so no, that didn't lead to modern pharmaceuticals.
On the other hand, herbology, the study of plants that seemed helpful to sick people did contribute somewhat to modern medicine as scientists studied why and how certain herbs helped.
My impression is that back in the day most alchemists focused on metals and on compounds that burned and released energy impressively, so no, that didn't lead to modern pharmaceuticals.
On the other hand, herbology, the study of plants that seemed helpful to sick people did contribute somewhat to modern medicine as scientists studied why and how certain herbs helped.