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HOMEOPATHY

The principal of homeopathy that ”like can cure like” dates back to the Greek physician Hippocrates who lived in the 5th century BC. However, it was Samuel Hahnemann, a German chemist and physician, who developed the principles of Similia and Potentization, making him the founder of homeopathy.

n homeopathy, the vital force (the body’s innate healing power) is deemed responsible for maintaining health and defending against disease; illness occurs when this force is disturbed. Homeopathy views the symptoms of disease as outward manifestations of the vital force's efforts to restore order and health within the body.

ACUTE VERSUS CHRONIC ILLNESS ACCORDING TO HOMEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES

Acute Illness

Sudden onset
Self-limiting illness
Strong vital force
The body recuperates quickly
Good health is reestablished

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homeopathic remedies aid in recovery by stimulating the vital force, energizing it to eliminate disease from the body.

The selection of remedies must closely match the symptoms of the illness as well as the patient’s character, lifestyle, medical history, family history, and daily environment.

HOW THE REMEDIES ARE PREPARED

Homeopathic remedies are created from plant, animal, and mineral extracts that are diluted in varying degrees to minimize unpleasant side effects.

The preparation process involves placing the soluble substance in a mixture of alcohol and water, typically consisting of about 90% pure alcohol and 10% distilled water, for 2 to 4 weeks. During this time, the mixture is occasionally shaken and then filtered, resulting in a liquid known as the "Mother Tincture."

For remedies that are not soluble, a trituration must be performed. This involves grinding them in lactose before diluting them as described above.

To prepare remedies of different dilutions, the mother tincture is diluted in the alcohol-water mixture multiple times, with succussion (shaking) between each step. The number of the homeopathic remedy indicates the number of successive dilutions and succussions completed.

Chronic Illness