Homeopathy is a medical system that was founded by an allopathic doctor, Dr .Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1700s in Germany which believes that the body has the power to heal on its own when a right stimulation is given.
INTRODUCTION TO HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE
In the late 1700s when Dr Samuel Hahneman was translating the book,”The Cullen’s Materia Medica” he came across a phrase that is, cinchona cured malaria because it could cause malaria like symptoms, he experimented this on himself, his family as well as his friends and found it to be true. Thus, he experimented with various substances in this way, and discovered that the same substances that could cause disease-like symptoms in a healthy man could help cure diseases with the same symptoms in a disease patient. Thus he came with the ‘notion that like cures like’. From then on he made a study on available resources and proved about 99 medicines in his life time.
Through various experiments and studies, he came to the conclusion that an ideal cure must be rapid, gentle and permanent, removing diseases from its roots, in the most reliable and harmless way.
BENEFITS OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE
- As homeopathic medicines are given in its minimal doses and not in a crude form, the chances for after effects or side effects caused by the medicine are minimal to nil.
- Homeopathic medicines are safe to use in all ages , in infants, children , adults and also in old age.
- Homeopathic medicine is also very safe to use for pregnant ladies, also it helps to prevent genetic diseases to an extent, thus helping the fetus also .
- It also helps in boosting the immunity thus helps in preventing diseases.
KEY INGREDIENTS OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Homeopathic medicines are made from resources available from nature.
- Plant sources- medicines could be made from root, bark, leaves, seeds, etc.
- Animal sources- either the whole animal or a part of it might be used
- Minerals sources- Medicines are made from minerals such as gold, platina, etc
- Sarcode – healthy secretions of both plants and animals are used in the preparations of a few medicines
- Nosodes- unhealthy secretions are used in the preparation of medicines after potentisation.
- Imponderabilia- medicines made from universal energies eg: x ray
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Homeopathic medicines are made through processes called succussion and maceration. A part of the source along with alcohol are mixed and processed.
Medicines are made with final process called potentisation.
MOST COMMONLY PRESCRIBED HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES
There are more than 8000 medicines which are proved and been used in practice till date.
A few remedies which are commonly used are: Arsenicum Album, Bryonia Alba, Aconitum Napellus, Rhus toxicodendron, Nux vomica, etc . Though medicines and indications are available by many means, its always safer to use under a doctor’s prescription.
The potency of the medicine determines the action of the medicine which is selected based on the level of disease, pathology of disease , age of the person , etc.
WHY CONSIDER HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES
It is believed that no two individuals are the same, similarly their body features, their perception of the illness, and their intensity of symptoms will also differ from one another. Therefore, homeopathic medicines are chosen based on individuality. To determine the exact remedy needed for a patient, homeopathic medicines are selected after carefully analyzing their physical, mental, and emotional state.
Homeopathic medicines are non-toxic, thus safe to use, and as minimal doses are prescribed no side effects are produced. It can be used by people of all ages and can be taken by pregnant ladies too without fear.
It has treatment success rates for many diseases across the globe , in the field of gynecology, pediatrics, metabolic disorder, etc.
Thus in short, homeopathic medicines help people to recover from diseases, to get cured permanently, within a short period of time and rapidly without any fear of side effects, and because they are given in minimal doses, they can be consumed by anyone, whether they are infants or older. An individualized approach to case-taking will not only help the doctor find the right medicine, but will also help the patient relieve themselves of mental burdens on opening up, which will also contribute to a faster recovery.
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Dr Hiba Abdul Majeed
Dr Basil’s homeo hospital
Pandikkad, Malappuram 9847159736