Pulvermacher's chain

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Pulvermacher's chain

5311888 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood. The chain was plunged in vinegar which the wood absorbed: chemical action caused a current and the circuit was completed by the body. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38363952

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Chain Chemical Chemistry Circuit Copper Current Electric Electric Current Electricity Handles Medicinal Patient Zinc

EDITORS COMMENTS
This fascinating engraving depicts Pulvermacher's chain, a unique medical device from the 19th century that utilized the power of electricity for healing. The patient would hold the handles of this zinc/copper/zinc chain, with each link wound around wood. When plunged in vinegar, the wood absorbed it and chemical action caused a current to flow through the chain. This completed a circuit with the body, allowing for medicinal benefits. The intricate illustration showcases not only the physical design of Pulvermacher's chain but also highlights its scientific principles at work. The combination of copper and zinc elements created an electric current that was believed to have therapeutic effects on patients who used it. In an era where medical science was still evolving rapidly, inventions like Pulvermacher's chain represented cutting-edge technology aimed at improving health and well-being. This engraving serves as a window into the past, offering us a glimpse into how medicine intersected with chemistry and electricity during this period. Overall, this print is not just a historical artifact but also a testament to human ingenuity and innovation in seeking new ways to treat ailments and improve quality of life.

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