Homeopathic remedies are made through a unique process called potentization, which involves diluting and shaking the original substance. This method is believed to enhance the healing properties of the substance while removing any potential side effects.

Here’s how it works:

Dilution: A small part of the original substance—whether derived from animal, plant, or mineral sources—is mixed with a large amount of liquid, usually in a ratio of 1 part substance to 99 parts liquid.

Succussion: After dilution, the mixture is vigorously shaken. This shaking, called succussion, is thought to release the energy of the substance into the liquid.

Repetition: This process of diluting and shaking is repeated multiple times. Each time the process is completed, the potency of the solution increases. For instance, a 1c potency means the substance has been diluted and shaken once; a 2c potency means the process has been done twice.

Most homeopathic remedies are prepared at a 30c potency, which means the original dilution and shaking steps have been repeated 30 times. This is believed to significantly increase the remedy’s effectiveness while ensuring it is free from side effects.

Is Homeopathy based on Scientific perspective?

According to the laws of chemistry, specifically relating to Avogadro’s number (approximately 6.023 x 10^23), there is a dilution limit beyond which no molecules of the original substance are likely to remain. This limit is generally reached at around a 12c potency in homeopathic terms. Beyond this point, a remedy may not contain any of the original material, leading some in mainstream science to question the efficacy of homeopathy, arguing that remedies higher than 12c are merely placebos since they lack chemical substance. However, homeopathy is based on principles of physics rather than chemistry, suggesting that the remedies work through energetic imprints left in the dilution, rather than the presence of physical molecules.

What are Homeopathic Remedies made from?

Homeopathic remedies are made from a variety of sources, including plants, minerals, animal products, body substances known as “sarcodes,” disease materials called “nosodes,” and even imponderables, which are energy sources like X-ray, sunlight, and moonlight. Despite the diverse origins of these remedies, the process of making them involves diluting the original substance until no material substance is left. Homeopathy is thus based on the concept of energy rather than traditional chemistry.

An interesting aspect of homeopathy is the idea that water can carry the “memory” of substances once dissolved in it, even after those substances are no longer present. This concept gained some scientific attention in 2009 when Nobel Prize winner Dr. Luc

Montagnier and his team published a study. They found that water could retain electromagnetic signals from bacterial and viral DNA, even after these DNA molecules were diluted to the point of non-existence. This phenomenon could suggest a mechanism for how homeopathic remedies work, hinting at water’s ability to retain a memory of substances it once contained, which may be used therapeutically in homeopathy.

The Vital Force is often described as a non-material, “spirit-like” energy that gives living things their vitality and dynamism. Think of it as the battery or generator in an electrical device, with vitality being the electricity that powers it. In the analogy of a spinning top, the Vital Force keeps it spinning, while vitality propels it outward, maintaining its balance and uprightness.

This concept of life force is not unique to homeopathy but is seen in many other healing traditions, such as the “vis mediacatrix naturae” of Aristotle, “Qi” in traditional Chinese medicine, and “prana” in Hindu practices. When the body is out of balance, it is the vitality that prompts it to restore equilibrium, often through symptoms. In the 18th century, homeopaths used the idea of a vital principle to understand the subtle changes in a sick person’s body, viewing this force as something that energized and coordinated bodily processes.

Many parents ask if homeopathy is safe for children and if it requires milder potencies. The answer is that homeopathy is very suitable for children. They typically respond well to treatment because their energy systems are less compromised than those of adults, and they often need only a few doses of a remedy.

Here are some benefits of homeopathy for children:

Homeopathic remedies taste pleasant, which makes them appealing to children.

They are non-toxic and safe, causing no side effects.

These remedies are holistic and non-suppressive, meaning they help treat the root of the problem rather than just alleviating symptoms. For example, conventional treatments for conditions like tonsillitis might suppress symptoms, which prevents the body from healing itself and can leave a child in poorer health post-infection. In contrast, homeopathy allows the illness to run its natural course, helping to establish a better balance of health.

Homeopathy considers every aspect of the child’s health, aiming to understand and treat the underlying causes of their symptoms.

Additional Resources

For more information or to explore frequently asked questions about homeopathy, visit the Homeopathy Research Institute at hri-research.org or The Society of Homeopaths at homeopathy-soh.org. These resources offer comprehensive insights into homeopathic practices.