Glossary

Definitions of homeopathic terms, concepts, and terminology to help you better understand homeopathic language and practice.

A reference book or database containing detailed information about remedies, their sources, provings, and clinical applications.

The controlled testing of a homeopathic remedy on healthy individuals to document its effects and symptom picture.

The strength of a homeopathic remedy, indicated by numbers and letters (e.g., 6C, 30C, 200C), representing the level of dilution and succussion.

The vigorous shaking or striking of a homeopathic preparation during the dilution process, believed to activate the remedy's therapeutic properties.

A remedy selected based on a person's overall physical, mental, and emotional characteristics rather than just specific symptoms.

A condition with sudden onset and relatively short duration, as opposed to chronic (long-term) conditions.

A long-standing condition that persists or recurs over time, requiring deeper constitutional treatment.

A characteristic, distinctive symptom or feature that strongly points to a particular remedy.

Factors that make symptoms better or worse, such as time of day, weather, movement, rest, or position.

A reference work that lists symptoms and the remedies associated with them, used to aid remedy selection.

The process of analyzing symptoms using a repertory to identify the most likely remedy.

The most similar remedy that matches the complete symptom picture of the patient.