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
Indisposition is a slight feeling of uneasiness of a very transient nature. Often referred to as mimicking sickness or a slight alteration of health, indisposition should not be mistaken for a true disease. It represents only minor symptoms that can often be corrected through diet, rest, or minor changes in daily routine, without the need … Read more
In Aphorism 36–42 of the Organon of Medicine, Samuel Hahnemann explains a very important philosophical concept what happens when two dissimilar diseases meet in the human body. This topic is extremely important for BHMS exams, viva, and understanding why homoeopathy follows the law of similars instead of treating with dissimilar (allopathic) medicines. According to Hahnemann, … Read more
In his classic work, The Principles and Art of Cure by Homoeopathy, H. A. Roberts explains a deeply practical concept known as “The Deflected Current.” This idea addresses a common clinical dilemma: Why does a well-selected similimum sometimes fail to act? According to Roberts, whenever the correctly chosen remedy does not produce the expected curative … Read more
In the opening aphorism of the Organon of Medicine, Samuel Hahnemann makes a powerful and direct statement: “The physician’s high and only mission is to restore the sick to health, to cure, as it is termed.” With this single sentence, Hahnemann defines the entire purpose of medical practice. Aphorism 1 is not merely an introduction … Read more
The concept of Genus Epidemicus was clearly explained by Samuel Hahnemann in his masterpiece, the Organon of Medicine, particularly in Aphorism §102. Although it is specifically detailed there, references to the management of epidemic diseases appear in several other aphorisms as well (§100–102). Before understanding Genus Epidemicus, one must first clearly differentiate between acute diseases … Read more