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Jean Saidman
1897-11-19 – 1949-01-01
Life & Legacy
Jean Saidman (19 November 1897 – 6 July 1949) was a French radiologist who promoted the idea of heliotherapy or actinotherapy, using solar radiation to cure various diseases such as tuberculosis. He built special rotating structures called solariums at Aix-les-Bains and Vallauris in France and at Jamnagar, Gujarat, in India. After World War II he was also among the first to introduce Ayurvedic medicine and to encourage research on them in France.
Occupation & Career
physician, radiologist
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q3174506 — wikidata View source
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