Essence of Health
Homeopathy For All The Family

The History of Homeopathy

Homeopathy was developed by Dr Samuel Hahnemann (1755 -1843). History tells that Hahnemann was translating a scientific paper by William Cullen, a Scottish Physician, on his theory why Cinchona Bark (a source of quinine and a popular drug at the time) was successful in treating Malaria. Hahnemann disagreed entirely with his findings and decided to carry out some experiments of his own. It was from these initial experiments that he developed the homeopathic principles and the complete system of medicine that is used by homeopaths today.

The Law of Similars

The main principle behind homeopathic prescribing is the concept of ‘like cures like’. A substance that can CAUSE a set of symptoms in a healthy individual can be used to CURE a similar set of symptoms in a sick individual.
For example, the substance coffee has the ability to stimulate the mind to the point of sleeplessness, amongst other symptoms. If somebody has a simlar kind of sleeplessness (and it wasn’t due to excess coffee) the remedy Coffea, which is made from coffee may help.

What are remedies made from?

Homeopathic medicines, known as remedies, are made from a wide range of mostly naturally occuring substances. Most are made from plants or minerals, but some are made from animal substances such as ink of the cuttlefish.
Each remedy undergoes a special process known as potentisation which involves diluting the substance concerned and then shaking it vigorously with impact. This process renders the substance non-toxic and more medicinally active.
The remedies are usually dispensed in pillule form.

Arnica Montana - Mountain Daisy
Arnica is an excellent plant remedy for shock and trauma of all kinds and also for general bumps and bruises, a must for all first aid kits.

Sulphur Crystals
Suphur is a mineral remedy useful for many skin conditions.

Cuttlefish
The remedy Sepia is made from ink of the cuttlefish.
It is used for many conditions of hormonal imbalance.