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In homoeopathic philosophy, Antipathic treatment (Enantiopathy/Palliative treatment) refers to the method of prescribing medicines that produce effects opposite to the symptoms of the disease. Hahnemann strongly criticized this method in earlier editions of the Organon because it gives temporary relief followed by aggravation or worsening of symptoms. However, in the footnote to Aphorism 67 (6th … Read more
Homoeopathy students often find Aphorisms 56–60 of the Organon of Medicine extremely important for university examinations. In these aphorisms, Samuel Hahnemann explains and strongly criticizes the antipathic (palliative) method of treatment. Let us understand this concept clearly and systematically. What is Antipathy? Antipathy, also called Enantiopathy or Palliative Treatment, is a mode of treatment based … Read more
Homoeopathy is a therapeutic system founded by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann based on the principle “Similia Similibus Curentur.” It follows a dynamic and vitalistic concept of disease, considering disease as a disturbance of the Vital Force. It treats the patient as a whole through individualization and prescribes a single remedy based on characteristic symptoms. Drug proving … Read more
In the Organon of Medicine, particularly in Aphorisms 54 and 55, Samuel Hahnemann critically describes the allopathic system of medicine. Understanding this comparison is extremely important for BHMS students, especially for examinations in Organon and Homoeopathic Philosophy. This article presents a clear, exam-oriented explanation of Allopathy as described in the Organon. Definition of Allopathy According … Read more
Understanding why medicines are considered stronger than natural diseases is a fundamental concept in Homoeopathic Philosophy. This doctrine is clearly explained by Samuel Hahnemann in Aphorisms 30–33 of the Organon of Medicine and must be read along with Aphorism 26. For BHMS exams, this topic is frequently asked as a 10-mark question and also appears … Read more
In Aphorisms 19–21 of the Organon of Medicine, Samuel Hahnemann explains a fundamental question of Homoeopathic philosophy: Why do medicines cure diseases?What exactly is curative in medicines? This topic forms the philosophical foundation of Homoeopathy and is extremely important for BHMS examinations as well as viva voce. 1. What is Disease? According to Hahnemann: Symptoms … Read more
In the philosophy of Homoeopathy i.e organon of Medicine, one of the most profound concepts introduced by Samuel Hahnemann in the Organon of Medicine is Dynamis or Dynamic Power. This idea, especially explained in the footnote to Aphorism 11, forms the foundation of understanding disease, vital force, and the action of homoeopathic remedies. For BHMS … Read more
In homoeopathy, understanding the cause of disease is fundamental to effective treatment. According to Aphorisms 5 and 7 of the Organon of Medicine, a physician must not only observe the symptoms but also investigate the underlying causes that have led to the diseased state. Hahnemann clearly states that the “portrait of disease” is the true … Read more