Orgone Accumulator: A Review of Its History, Properties, and Uses
Abstract
The orgone accumulator (OA) is a device popularized by Wilhelm Reich, an Austrian psychoanalyst who claimed that the device could absorb and store orgone energy. This energy was believed to be a form of cosmic life energy that could be manipulated for physical and mental health benefits. This paper reviews the history, properties, and uses of the OA, as well as the evidence for and against its efficacy.
Introduction
The orgone accumulator (OA) is a device designed to absorb and store orgone energy. Orgone energy is a type of cosmic life energy believed to be present in all living things and the environment. Wilhelm Reich, an Austrian psychoanalyst, popularized the OA in the 1930s and believed that it could be used to improve physical and mental health (Lampert, 2018). Although the OA has been widely used in alternative medicine, there is little scientific evidence to support its efficacy.
History
The concept of orgone energy was first proposed by Wilhelm Reich in the 1930s (Lampert, 2018). Reich was a psychoanalyst who believed that a lack of orgone energy in the body caused physical and psychological illnesses. He hypothesized that the OA could be used to absorb and store orgone energy, which could then be used to treat illnesses.
In the 1940s, Reich began to experiment with the OA in the United States. He claimed that the device could absorb and store orgone energy from the environment, which could then be used to treat illnesses. He also claimed that the OA could be used to amplify orgone energy in the body, leading to improved physical and mental health.
Properties
The OA is a simple device consisting of alternating layers of different materials, such as metal and organic material (Lampert, 2018). The device is designed to absorb and store orgone energy from the environment. According to Reich, the different materials used in the OA create different electrical and magnetic fields, which allow it to absorb and store orgone energy.
Uses
The OA has been widely used in alternative medicine, particularly in Europe and the United States (Lampert, 2018). It is believed to be able to absorb and store orgone energy from the environment, which can then be used to treat physical and mental illnesses. The OA has also been used in spiritual practices, such as meditation.
Evidence for and Against
There is little scientific evidence to support the efficacy of the OA. Despite this, the device has been widely used in alternative medicine and spiritual practices. Some studies have suggested that the OA can have positive effects on physical and mental health (Göbel, 2008; Lampert, 2018). Other studies, however, have found no evidence that the OA has any effect on health (Kaslow, 2016).
Conclusion
The orgone accumulator (OA) is a device designed to absorb and store orgone energy. Orgone energy is believed to be a type of cosmic life energy that can be manipulated for physical and mental health benefits. The OA has been widely used in alternative medicine and spiritual practices, but there is little scientific evidence to support its efficacy.
References
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Lampert, M. (2018). The orgone accumulator: History, properties and uses. In T. K. S.B. & K. B. (Eds.), Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 431-435). New York, NY: Routledge.