The Reichstein process is a method for extracting cortisone and other adrenocortical hormones from animal adrenal glands. It was developed in the 1930s by Swiss chemist Tadeus Reichstein and his colleagues. The process involves extracting the hormones from the glands, then converting them into cortisone and other hormones.
The Legacy of Tadeusz Reichstein: Celebrating the Life and Achievements of a Polish-Swiss Chemist