Homeopathy
In the last few years, you will have noticed the arrival of several new so-called natural healing or prevention techniques. Homeopathy, although it dates back to the 1800s, is still new to many people. The sale of homeopathic products in pharmacies and the massive arrival of homeopaths have increased the popularity of this alternative medicine.
It was the German physician Samuel Hahnemann who introduced, in 1796, this therapeutic method which consists of treating patients with remedies capable of producing symptoms on the person similar to those of the disease to be fought. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the body's defense reactions so that it can fight against the pathogen. It is mainly used to treat diseases caused by organ malfunction.
The following example illustrates the principle of homeopathy. A large amount of ipecac (a plant of the rubiaceae family) triggers nausea, vomiting and increased saliva. Ipecac, in homeopathic dilutions, in small doses, will relieve a person suffering from the same ailments caused, for example, by indigestion or motion sickness.
As in the above illustration, the medicine used to treat the health problem is chosen according to the symptoms and not the disease, and is based on the application of the principle of similarity between the toxic action of a substance and its therapeutic action. We will also look at the particular signs that a patient presents when faced with a particular disease. Following a flu, a person may develop a fever and at the same time trigger an outbreak of oral herpes. You will then be given something to fight your herpes as well.
Manufacturing of medicines
The substances used are highly diluted and dynamized, i.e. they are used in infinitesimal quantities (extremely diluted). The medicines are made from substances of mineral, vegetable or animal origin. Proportioned proportions of the substance and solvent (alcohol) are mixed, shaken, diluted, as many times as necessary to obtain the desired final product. Once these dilutions are obtained, they are made into granules, liquids or globules.
As with all alternative medicines or other types of medicine, it is necessary to experiment with them to know if they are suitable for you. Consult a homeopath or ask at a homeopathic store about the different medicines available.