2. DEFINITION
• Originated in the late eighteenth century.
• Derived from two Greek words (hómoios, "-like" and
páthos, "suffering") that mean "like disease."
• Have a curative effect when given in very dilute
quantities to sick people.
• Believed to stimulate the body's own healing processes
Natural,effective& safe
3. PURPOSES
Seek to cure the patients on the physical,
mental and emotional levels.
Safe treatment, as it uses medicines in
extremely diluted quantities.
Its non-toxicity makes it a good choice for
treatment of children.
Homeopathic remedies are inexpensive.
Colds and flu may be effectively treated with
aconite and bryonia.
Effective in treating many conditions
4. CONT…..
Effective in treating infections, circulatory problems,
respiratory problems, heart disease, depression and nervous
disorders, migraine headaches, allergies, arthritis, and
diabetes.
Used to assist the healing process after surgery or
chemotherapy.
Good treatment to explore for acute and chronic illnesses
7. 1. SIMILARITY
• Fundamental idea of homeopathy is the
‘Similarity’ stated by the German physician
Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843) in 1796.
• This implies that substances capable of
causing disorder in healthy subjects are used
as medicines to treat similar patterns of
disorder experienced by ill people.
• He viewed health as a dynamic process.
• Aimed to direct and stimulate the body’s
self-regulatory mechanisms.
8. 2. Individualization of treatment for
the patient
• Characteristics of the chosen medicine should be as
similar as possible to the characteristics of the illness
in the patient.
• This closest match is called the ‘simillimum’.
• Similarity may be at the ‘whole person’ level, taking
into account the symptoms and signs of the disease,
the patient’s physical build, personality, temperament
and genetic predispositions.
• This high level of individualization is not always
required: ‘similarity’ may be at a more specific, local
level, especially in the treatment of acute conditions.
9. 3. Use of the minimum dose
• Doses used in homeopathy range from those that are
similar in concentration to some conventional
medicines.
• Vigorous shaking of the solution together with impact
or ‘elastic collision’ (known as succussion) during the
manufacturing process is a key element in the
production of homeopathic medicines.
16. HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES THAT WORK
Calcarea --
carbonica
Also known as calcium carbonate or calc carb, it
is used in homeopathy to treat symptoms of
exhaustion, depression, and anxiety.
Chamomilla Derived from German chamomile, it is used in
homeopathy to treat irritability, impatience, etc. It is
most often prescribed to children.
Ferrum
phosphoricum
Also known as ferrum phos or iron phosphate, it is
used to treat symptoms of low energy and anemia.
Mercurius--
vivus
Also known as quicksilver, it is used to treat
symptoms of sweats, shaking, nausea, etc.
17. Nux vomica-- It is used to treat symptoms caused by overeating
and too much caffeine or alcohol.
Hypericum Commonly known as St. John's wort, hypericum is
used to treated nerve damage.
Ignatia Derived from seeds of a plant, this homeopathic
remedy is prescribed to treat conditions with
symptoms such as headache, cramping, and tremors.
Phosphorus-- It is used to treat symptoms of excessive thirst,
fatigue, and nervousness.
CONT…
18. Pulsatilla-- It is used to treat conditions that are
accompanied by discharge, such as bedwetting,
sinusitis, etc.
Sepia-- Sepia is the discharge used by the cuttlefish to
disappear from a predator. Homeopaths use sepia
to treat symptoms of apathy and weakness.
Sulphur-- It is used to treat conditions with symptoms of
itching, burning pains, and odor.
CONT…
19. BENEFITS
• It can be used by pregnant and nursing women.
• It can be used by children and infants.
• Does not interfere with medications taken by a person.
• If an incorrect remedy is selected, it is completely safe
and will not harm the person at all.
20. • Very rare side-effects of homeopathic remedies.
• It can be used for chronic or acute conditions
• Individualized system of medicine which treats the
person.
• Holistic approach to healing.
• Readily available and can be used by anyone.
• Inexpensive and therefore provide an affordable
approach to healing.
• Can be stored for long periods of time.
• Non-invasive
CONT…
21. PRECAUTIONS
• Remedies should be prescribed by a homeopathic
practitioner.
• Those who are taking homeopathic remedies should
also avoid taking antidotes, & other substances.
• Avoid , coffee, peppermint (in toothpaste and
mouthwash), camphor (in salves and lotions), and
very spicy foods.
• Should also be handled with care, and should not be
touched with the hands or fingers
22. SIDE EFFECTS
• A homeopathic aggravation sometimes occurs during
initial treatment with homeopathic remedies.
• Homeopaths see aggravation as a positive sign that the
remedy is a good match for the patient's symptoms.
• Some patients can experience emotional disturbances.
24. 1. Plant kingdom
• 60% of the homeopathic medicines are prepared from
one or more parts of plants.
• Leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, and berries, may be used
in the preparation of the medicines.
• All types of plant, benign, poisonous, and carnivorous,
have been used as homeopathic medicines.
25. 2. Mineral kingdom
• Approximately 20% of the homeopathic medicines are
prepared from minerals.
• Therapeutic properties of almost all known metals and
non-metals and many important compounds have
been exploited in homeopathy.
• Eg. Aurum metallicum (gold), Kali carbonicum
(potassium), Natrum muriaticum (common salt), and
Silica (sand)
26. 3. Animal kingdom
• Some homeopathic medicines are derived from certain
animal products.
• Animal products, such as snake poison, spider poison,
etc., are used in extremely minute doses to prepare
homeopathic medicines.
27. 4. Diseased tissues
• Some homeopathic medicines are prepared using
tissues or secretions containing bacteria, viruses, and
other microorganisms.
• Thus, homeopathy advocated the therapeutic use of
miniscule amounts of microorganisms long before the
introduction of vaccines.
28. 5.Hormones and healthy tissues
• Healthy human/animal tissues and secretions are also
used to prepare homeopathic medicines.
• Examples of such medicines are
Thyroidinum and Adrenaline.
29. 6. Imponderables
• Certain energy sources, such as magnetism, x-ray,
radiation, etc., are also used to prepare homeopathic
medicines.
