::. How Homeopathy Works .::

Law of Similia : According to this Law of Nature (like cures like) a homeopathic substance that produces a sickness (symptom totality) in a healthy person can be used in minute & safe doses to treat a sick person who has the same sickness (symptom totality). This principle is confirmed by the rebound phenomenon observed in many conditions. When a purgative is used to relieve constipation, this in turn produces more constipation. Similar rebound is seen in use of acidity or nasal congestion relieving substances.

Individualization : According to this principle sickness of every individual is different. Every individual on this earth is different because of difference in his / her constitution. The genetic makeup and the environment / circumstances one is exposed to, both are entirely unique of that individual. There is not even a single duplication just like our finger prints. Therefore the sickness of the person is also unique. This rule out routine prescribing of medicine without taking into consideration that person’s individual constitution and uniqueness of sickness. Therefore in homeopathy in addition to clinical diagnosis it is necessary to diagnose the constitution of the person. This helps in making it possible to stimulate the natural healing mechanism of that individual person.

Drug Dynamization : Drug dynamization is the process by which medicinal properties of a natural substance are activated. It activates dynamic energy of the substance. Our body is not a mere combination of non living chemicals & minerals. It is the dynamic organization of these chemicals, minerals and the vital force. This vital force is something that makes the difference between dead and alive. The disorder in vital force results in derangement of body functions & sickness. These disorders are treated well by dynamically activated medicinal substances. This dynamization process also reduces the possibility of side effects and aggravations.

Singular Remedy & Minimum dose : According to this principle only one (single) medicine must be administered to a patient. The medicine dose must be least possible. The reasons of doing this are :

Drug Proving : Drug proving is the systematic investigation of pathogenic / medicinal properties of a medicine. This is done on healthy male and female volunteers. This is not done on animals to avoid cruelty against animals and also for the reason that animals can not give details of symptoms.