The first comprehensive work on Forensic Toxicology was published in 1813 by Mathieu Orfila.

When did toxicology become popular?

The 19th-century saw a great deal of work done around forensic toxicology as the field gained traction. These advancements were probably since poison had become an all-too-popular method of murder. The first trial to rely on forensic evidence occurred in 1840.

What is the history of toxicology?

The word “toxicology” comes from the Greek word for poison (toxicon) and scientific study (logos), and was coined in the 17th century. Toxicology was originally an empirical science, and did not evolve into a volumetric science until the emergence of chemistry and analytical science.