Organon

In this lecture, Kent emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding the chronic miasms—psora, syphilis, and sycosis—rather than relying on superficial knowledge or traditional medical textbooks. Old school (allopathic) medicine focuses on naming diseases based on diagnostic symptoms, but Homoeopathy requires a broader, more holistic approach. To truly study disease, a Homoeopath must bring the complete … Read more

This lecture emphasizes how a homoeopathic physician should carefully examine a patient in order to record a complete and accurate picture of the disease. According to Kent, the patient should be allowed to speak freely about their sufferings, while friends or family can also describe the patient’s behavior, complaints, and other noticeable changes. The physician … Read more

In this lecture, Kent stresses the critical importance of thorough record keeping in Homoeopathic practice, especially when dealing with chronic diseases. He begins by explaining the necessity of studying the three major chronic miasms—Psora, Syphilis, and Sycosis—and understanding their full symptom pictures. This requires drawing from books, clinical experience, and personal observations, so that each … Read more

When conducting drug provings in Homoeopathy, it’s important to observe how a remedy affects people over time. Initially, small symptoms may appear, and when combined with the experiences of other provers, these contribute to the complete picture of how the remedy works in a chronic way—its effect on human health over a longer period. The … Read more

In this lecture, Kent explains the concept of idiosyncrasy and its close connection to homoeopathic practice. Idiosyncrasies are not just general oversensitivities, but specific and unusual reactions to particular substances or influences that most people can tolerate. They are not the same as general hypersensitivity seen in weak constitutions, where a patient is overly sensitive … Read more

In this lecture, Kent explores the third major duty of a Homoeopathic physician as stated in Organon §146—to use only those medicines whose effects have been clearly proven on healthy individuals and apply them homoeopathically. This principle forms the foundation for the rest of the Organon. According to §147, the most appropriate remedy is the … Read more

Kent begins by reminding us that while Homoeopathy is a perfect science in theory, our current understanding of its truths is limited and evolving. Just as Swiss watchmakers achieve perfection through generations of dedicated learning, so too will future generations of homoeopaths who grow up with consistent practice and observation. Over time, as homoeopaths unite … Read more

This lecture focuses on how homeopathic remedies should be given in the correct dose, especially considering the strength or weakness of the patient. For example, in delicate conditions like typhoid, strong remedies or high doses can be harmful. In patients with good vitality, the remedy can work better because their body has more power to … Read more

In Lecture 36, Kent discusses the critical concept of the second prescription in Homoeopathic practice. He explains that making the right second prescription is one of the most delicate and important responsibilities of a physician. The second prescription refers to the next step taken after the first medicine has been given and has acted upon … Read more