Organon

H.A. Roberts discusses Hahnemann’s theory of psora, a foundational concept in homeopathy. Psora has long been debated, but Roberts suggests that rather than dismissing it, we should view it in the light of modern knowledge, particularly through the lens of deficiency. Hahnemann took years to develop the psora theory based on clinical observation, and Roberts … Read more

This chapter explores how psora, one of the fundamental chronic miasms described by Hahnemann, can lie dormant (latent) in the body for long periods, silently affecting a person’s mental, emotional, and physical state. While psora may not always produce obvious disease symptoms, its latent form subtly weakens the vital force, making the body vulnerable to … Read more

This chapter explores how disease classification has evolved through history and how Hahnemann revolutionized its understanding in medicine. Roberts begins by referencing Linnaeus, who classified the plant kingdom, and Cuvier, who organized animal life into four major divisions. Similarly, Samuel Hahnemann, observing the chaotic state of medicine in his time—dominated by superstition and lacking systematic … Read more

In this chapter, Roberts explains that vital energy is the spiritual and dynamic force that gives life, identity, and individuality to living beings. It is the power that animates the human body and maintains the harmony of all life. Although passed down from parents, its source is divine and infinite — a universal energy that … Read more

In this chapter, Roberts discusses the role of temperaments in homœopathic practice, especially in case-taking and remedy selection. Traditionally, there are four main temperaments: nervous, bilious, sanguinous, and phlegmatic, with most individuals showing a mixture but one type often dominating. Temperaments are partly physiological, reflected in a person’s build, skin color, circulation, respiration, and elimination … Read more

In this chapter, H.A. Roberts explores the concept of the vital force, which is central to Homœopathic philosophy. He begins by asserting that life is not merely a physical phenomenon; it is the result of an immaterial, spiritual, dynamic principle called the vital force. This force is responsible for all the sensations, functions, and activities … Read more

This chapter explores whether Homœopathy is a suitable and fulfilling career path for a young man. The author first suggests that before answering what Homœopathy offers, we must ask what the young man wants from life. If he is only interested in money, fame, or social status, then Homœopathy is not for him. Homœopathy demands … Read more