Homeopathy I - Remedy Types

Question 1

Homeopathic Remedies

Answer 1

Remedies are derived from a range of sources:
* Minerals and chemicals: e.g., calcium phosphate.
* Animal: e.g., sepia (ink of the squid).
* Plant: e.g., pulsatilla (pasque flower).
* Nosodes: Diseased tissue e.g., syphilinum (product of syphilis).
* Sarcodes: Healthy gland secretions of human, animal or plant origin —not of pathological nature, e.g., ambra (secretion of the sperm whale).
* Imponderables: Remedies derived from energies, e.g., electricity, X-rays, sun, moon, etc.

Question 2

Different preparation types:

Answer 2

Remedies come in several forms.
They are usually absorbed orally under the tongue(sublingual) but can also be administered in other ways e.g., topically.
* Liquid potencies.
* Lactose / sucrose tablets, pills, granules.
* Creams / ointments.
* Powders.
* Ampules (eye drops or injectables).
* Sprays.

Question 3

Different types of homeopathy practitioners: Classical

Answer 3

Classical—single remedy, largely based on Kent: totality of symptoms (Sx) with mind as generally top of the ‘hierarchy of Sx’ (low to high potencies).

Question 4

Different types of homeopathy practitioners: Clinical

Answer 4

Clinical—non-individualised e.g., arnica for bruising; organ remedies (low potencies) e.g., Crataegus 3x to support heart function, Chelidonium 3x to support liver function.

Question 5

Different types of homeopathy practitioners: Complex

Answer 5

Polypharmacy i.e., giving many remedies at the same time e.g., trauma complex arnica, Rhus. tox., ruta, symphytum, hypericum.