Homoeopathy — Page 10
Preface 10 Dosage of Homoeopathic Remedies: I am often asked about the frequency and how much of the remedy should be taken. There is no consensus of opinion on this. Every prescriber has his own way, based on experience. In this book, I have suggested the practical useful potencies based upon my own experience. I have also referred to the dosage prescribed by some well-known homoeopaths. The matter has been left to the discretion of the individual practitioners. The potencies I have observed to be effective in my experience will, God-willing, also benefit the user, with some exceptions where the potencies used are not suitable for the patient. The quantity of the homoeopathic remedy, per se, is not that important. The patient may take a few pellets or a lot of them - it does not matter. It is the frequency that makes the difference. Every time the remedy is taken, it ‘strikes’ the body to respond. Taking a homoeopathic remedy once is called one strike. The effect of the remedy starts as soon as it is put in the mouth. Every time it is taken, it repeats the strike. Some homoeopaths insist that the medicine should not be touched with the hand. Instead, to preserve its effectiveness, it should be taken on paper. However, hands are much cleaner than the mouth, contains so many impurities, layer upon layer, yet it can and does react to the presence of the remedy. What difference would the use of the hand make? Paper itself is not free from contamination. Natrum Mur is the homoeopathic potency of the common table salt but the mouth is full of salt. So taking a dose of Natrum Mur is like pouring a drop of salt water in the salt mine. Yet, it works. The reason is that the homoeopathic effect of Natrum Mur is not related to the material particles. In the preparation of the homoeopathic remedy, the original substance disappears completely. It only exists in the form of a memory which is capable of showing its effect through the blood and body fluids. The command is perceived by the soul. This is a unique indelible divine system of memory, mediated through the soul, which is, in a way, related to physical matter also. When to take the Remedy It is important to take the remedy at least half an hour before or at least half an hour after taking food for a better effect. It will still show some effect if taken during this period, though not optimal. It is better to take the remedy on an empty stomach i. e. first thing in the morning or