title: Leopold Auenbrugger: camphor-induced epilepsy - remedy for manic psychosis.
abstract: Leopold Auenbrugger invented the art of diagnostic percussion. This paper recalls his use of camphor to induce epileptic fits, which were considered a remedy for psychosis. The initiation of the art of percussion by Auenbrugger is outlined, with a brief biographical sketch.
authors.affiliation: Emeritus Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Hull Royal Infirmary and Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK.
authors.forename: J M S
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Pearce
mesh_terms: D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000266:history*; D002164:Camphor / Q000266:history; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000266:history*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008488:Medical Illustration / Q000266:history; D010474:Percussion / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D002164:Camphor