Homeopathy
Homeopathy is the art and the science of curative
the sick by using substances competent of causing the same
symptoms, syndromes and conditions when administered to healthy
people. Homeopathy is an ultimate therapeutic medium for self-medication
of symptoms allied with self-limiting conditions as the selection
of the proper remedy for the case is reliant on the symptoms
that the body exhibits in its reaction to the illness. Homoeopaths
treat disease using very low dose measures administered according
to the principle that "like should be cured with like”.
Principles of Homeopathy
Homeopathy has a philosophy of its own and its
therapeutics is based on certain fundamental principles.
• Law of Similia
• Law of Simplex
• Law of Minimum
• Doctrine of Drug Proving
• Theory of Chronic Disease
• Theory of Vital Force
• Doctrine of Drug-Dynamisation
Any substance may be deliberated as a homeopathic
medicine if it has known "homeopathic proving"
and known effects which mimic the symptoms, syndromes
which it is administered to treat, and is manufactured
according to the specifications of the Homeopathic
Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS) and
official homeopathic drugs have been monographed
for inclusion in this HPUS. Classical homeopathy
is generally defined as a system of medical treatment
based on the use of minute quantities of remedies
that in larger doses produce effects similar to
those of the disease being treated.
Homeopathic remedies are derived from plants, animals, minerals,
metals, acids, alkalis, venoms and diseased human tissue,
but while considering the enormity of remedies in daily use
are derived from plants. In fact, homeopaths took over the
pharmacopoeia of the herbalist in many countries and cultures,
even though homeopathic medicines do not be similar to herbal
medicines. The fundamental understanding of disease is significantly
different; therefore, the fundamental approach to prescribing
is significantly different. Medical knowledge is needed to
assess complex or serious conditions. Professional diagnostic
tests may be necessary as well.
Benefits of Homeopathy
• Homeopathic treatments are safe and
cheap.
• Homeopathic medicines are very effective and are
easy to administer.
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