Homeopathy Dosage Directions

Select the remedy that most closely matches the
symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is
appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a physician,
a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should
be used. In addition, instructions for use are usually
printed on the label.

Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be
used as follows: Take one dose and wait for a
response. If improvement is seen, continue to wait and
let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly
or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken. The
frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the
individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several
times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated
several times a day; and in some situations, one dose
per day (or less) can be sufficient.

If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of
time, select a different remedy.

Understanding Homeopathy Potencies

Homeopathic remedies are prepared through a process
called potentization. Potentization involves a series
of systematic dilutions and successions (a forceful
shaking action). Potentization is important, because
it removes all risk of chemical toxicity while
activating a remedy substance and enabling it to
affect the body therapeutically.

Homeopathic pharmacies operate according to strict
guidelines, to ensure that the remedies and potencies
are consistent and reliable. The first step in
producing a homeopathic remedy is acquiring a pure
preparation of the original substance in its natural
form (a solution of a mineral salt, a “mother
tincture” of a plant, etc.). The original substance is
then put through a measured series of dilutions,
alternating with successions, until the desired
potency is made.

Homeopathic potencies are designated by the
combination of a number and a letter (for example, 6X
or 30C). The number refers to the number of dilutions
the tincture has undergone within a series to prepare
that remedy. The letter refers to the proportions used
in each dilution of the series (the Roman numeral X
means 10, and the Roman numeral C means 100), as well
as the number of successions the vial of solution
undergoes in each successive stage.

For example: To prepare a 6X potency of Ledum
palustre, one part of the Ledum mother tincture is
combined in a vial with nine parts of the carrier
liquid, and succussed ten times again, making a 2X
solution. The process is repeated four more times, for
a total of six dilutions and succussions—and the final
result is a 6X potency of Ledum. (To make a 30C, one
part of the tincture would be combined with
ninety-nine parts of the carrier liquid and succussed
100 times in each of thirty steps.) Pellets, tablets,
or powders are then medicated with the potentized
liquid, or drops of the remedy are taken in liquid
form.

The more dilutions and successions a substance
undergoes, the higher the potency will be. Higher
potencies of homeopathic remedies (anything higher
than 12C) have been diluted past the point that
molecules of the original substance would be
measurable in the solution. This is a major stumbling
block for skeptics when it comes to understanding and
accepting the idea of homeopathy.



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Saravanan (Velu)
Healer
Centre of Integrated Medicine
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