Abu Bakr al-Razi

Abu Bakr al-Razi was a prominent Persian physician, chemist, and philosopher from the 9th century. Known in the West as Rhazes, he made significant advances in medicine, emphasizing observation and experimentation. He authored influential texts on diseases, differentiating between various illnesses, and pioneered the use of alcohol and other chemicals in treatments. Al-Razi also contributed to early chemistry, developing techniques and substances still relevant today. His work laid foundational principles for modern medicine and scientific inquiry, earning him recognition as one of the great thinkers in medical history.