Outline of alchemy

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to alchemy: Alchemy – A philosophical tradition recognized as protoscience, that includes the application of Hermetic principles, and practices related to mythology, religion, and spirituality.

Branches

Influences

Influences upon alchemy – alchemy developed dependent on a number of influences and experienced regional and period-specific variations:

Related fields

Concepts

Processes

Magnum opus – great work of alchemy consisting of: Alchemists also engaged in practical and symbolic processes including:

Symbolism

Alchemical symbol

  1. Glyphs
  2. Imagery
  3. Visual Symbolism

Scientific connections

Substances of the alchemists

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Apparatus

Stills Vessels Heating devices

Alchemy organizations

Alchemical texts

Journals

Alchemists

The most influential names in the history of alchemy include:

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