Naturopathy, Homeopathy week 2 Flashcards
A substance that causes a particular array of symptoms in a
healthy person will cure those symptoms when they arise in the course of an illness.
The Law of Similars
The Law of Similars
A substance that causes a particular array of symptoms in a
healthy person will cure those symptoms when they arise in the course of an illness.
The ideal dosage is the smallest amount that will produce a curative response.
The minimum dose
The minimum dose
The ideal dosage is the smallest amount that will produce a curative response.
Only one remedy is given at a time.
The single remedy
The single remedy
Only one remedy is given at a time.
The ideal remedy is the one that best matches the individual symptom picture in its totality.
The individualized remedy
The individualized remedy
The ideal remedy is the one that best matches the individual symptom picture in its totality.
the remedy which best matches the individual’s symptom picture and which will produce the greatest relief.
Simillimum
a procedure for ascertaining the affects of a substance. Involves giving a group of healthy subjects a potenitized substance and having them record their symptoms over a designated period of time.
Proving
a symptom listed in a repertory.
Rubric
a book which lists symptoms and the medicines which may produce these symptoms in a healthy provers or patients.
Repertory
those factors that make a particular symptom better or worse. For example, the pain is better on elevation or worse with heat.
Modality
a widely used homeopathic remedy which treats many symptoms. For example, the remedy Sulphur can be used for eczema, arthritis, colitis, congestive heart failure, sciatica and many other ailments.
Polycrest remedy
a remedy that is used to treat one area. For example, Symphytum is specific to treating bone injuries.
Small remedy
homeopathic medicines made from the products of disease. Examples- tuberculinum (tubercular _____), medorrhinum (the gonorrheal virus), carsinosinum (the cancer ______)
Nosodes
a substance or influence which interferes with homeopathic treatment. Toothpaste, coffee… Remedies vary as to what substances _______ them.
Antidote
the principle that cure occurs from the top to the bottom, from the inside out, from the most important organs to the least, and in the reverse order in which the symptoms appeared.
Herring’s law of cure
Sometimes symptoms will briefly worsen after taking the remedy.
This is called a “aggravation” (or it is also known as a “healing crisis”
