_ Alchemy Comes of Age - Myth or Real Science
Alchemy is really an art which aims to alter impure metals into silver or gold using the Philosopher Stone.
Alchemy - _The aim of the Great Work of alchemy, often known as the Art, is the "Philosopher Stone". The Philosopher Stone, Elixir of Life, Fountain of Youth, Ambrosia, Soma, Amrita, Nectar of Immortality,"What is it?", Manna. These are different names for the Philosopher Stone. The secret of the Philosopher Stone has been kept hidden for the last 12,000 years.
The Philosopher Stone in alchemy was considered to be a magical touchstone which might immediately perfect any substance or situation. The Philosopher Stone has been linked to the Salt of the World, the Astral Body, the Elixir, and even Jesus Christ. The Elixir, created from the Philosopher Stone, has basically the same capacity to perfect any substance. When used on our bodies, the Elixir cures diseases and restores youth. It's no wonder that alchemy is having a rebirth of sorts.
For several centuries, the Philosopher Stone was probably the most sought-after goal in Western alchemy. The Philosopher Stone was the central symbol in the mystical terminology of alchemy. Efforts to uncover the Philosopher Stone were known as the Magnum Opus.
Throughout history the secret within the Philosopher Stone has been used by a few to improve their lives more than 100 years in perfect health, with access to unlimited wealth, among many other miraculous properties. Some kept the secret of the Philosopher Stone for the reason that understood that the time wasn't suited to the secret to be free for all people, but most kept the secret of the Philosopher Stone from their own jealousy, ignorance, egotism and corruption.
The Philosopher Stone is thoughtto be in two forms; (1) the White Philosopher Stone is capable of healing most illnesses and turning base metals into Silver and (2) the Red Philosopher Stone is capable of healing all illnesses, restoring youth and turning all base metals to Gold
Is the Philosopher Stone Real or Legend? Nicholas Flamel is the greatest known figure in history thought to have successfully created the Philosopher Stone and the man is well documented so there is certainly historical evidence that some how he went from poverty to riches.