Principles of Homeopathy

Hated by some, revered by others, the homeopathic medicine is probably parallel that sank the most ink. Yet his critics as users may not know its principles. Here is some information.

•The principle of similarity and dilution, the two bases of homeopathy
•What rules for homeopathic treatments?
•What precautions to take when taking a homeopathic treatment?

The principle of similarity and dilution, the two bases of homeopathy
The homeopathy uses dilutions of active ingredients of plant, animal and mineral. It is based on the principle of similarity, that is to say on the idea that a substance that has a certain effect has the opposite effect at high dilution . Is used, for example, a homeopathic remedy for nettle-based combat against some itching.

The various remedies homeopathic involves several steps. To begin, we need to marinate a substance in a solvent to obtain the "mother tincture" or active ingredient. Insoluble substances are pulverized.

The active ingredient is diluted in a large quantity of pure water and stirred. The resulting mixture is further diluted in water, then stirred, etc.. Until we obtain a remedy that will be distributed, usually in pellet form (but there are also drops ointments or bulbs homeopathic, among others!). The dilution is done on very specific, and the same active ingredient is generally available in several dilutions different. The prescription for a cure homeopathic will also specify the dilution desired. Note that in all cases, the active ingredient is diluted so that it is undetectable by means of modern science in the finished product.

What rules for homeopathic treatments?

The homeopaths advised to observe some precautions to ensure that treatment is more effective:

•Melt the granules under the tongue so that the product reaches the bloodstream directly.
•Avoid drinking tea or coffee, and mint or camphor, during the homeopathic treatment .
What precautions to take when taking a homeopathic treatment?

The homeopathy has the advantage of not having any side effects and no risk of interaction with other drugs. It is however important to remember these few rules of basic use of all alternative medicine:

A homeopathic treatment should never be used in place of a processing conventional, but in addition. The vast majority of practitioners of homeopathy say the same thing ...
Any health problem which has lasted or empire worth mentioning to your doctor.