Lecture 1 Flashcards
What does homeo-pathy stand for?
Similar- disease
What is the main purpose of homeopathy?
A system of medicine that uses naturally prepared substances that facilitate the bodies healing.
Who founded Homeopathy?
Samuel Christina Hahnemann
What herb started homeopathy?
Cinchona bark for maleria , creating the law of similars.
Define the law of similars
A substance that can produce systems in a healthy persons will relieve symptoms in an expression of disease.
Can you talk about the evolution of homeopathy using the terms, dilution, succession and potenisation?
Crude substance is diluted in an alcohol. The suppressed by banding to potenise (transfer the energy)
How would you represent 1:10
X
1:100
C
1:1000
M
1: 50,000
LM
If I wanted to make 2D arnica how would I?
2D arnica: 1 part arnica + 1D + 9parts alcohol
Outline Herings 5 laws of cure: caustic acene?
From inside out
Outline Herings 5 laws of cure: from lungs to skin
From serious organs to less serious
Outline Herings 5 laws of cure: eczema from neck to hands
From above to below
Outline Herings 5 laws of cure: anxiety clears before Ibs
Mind gets better first
Outline Herings 5 laws of cure: eczema that turns back into asthma again
Symptoms disappear in the reverse order.
Define suppression
When the symptoms are treated but not the underlying balance. This can drive the illness deeper
Name some ways of suppression?
Suppression of emotions
Suppression of reoccurring infections
Suppression of bodily secretions
Name 3 main sources that derive remdies
Plants, animals, minerals and chemicals
What are Nosodes?
Disease tissues
What does modalities mean?
Factors that affect or modify symptom (make it worse of better)
When can a naturopathic practitioner practise Homeopathy?
First aid with 30c or 120c
How to take Homeopathic remedies?
Avoid touching
Clean mouth
Avoid food and drink 15 mins before and after
