Potency and Dose
A little history:
While searching for a safe dose, Dr. Hahnemann, was as surprised to find that even in infinitesimally small doses, the healing properties of the source substance were not only present, but stronger. This was especially so when he succussed (the action or process of shaking) each dilution. He compared the “dynamizing” succussion process to that of pounding an iron rod to make a magnet. Thus in his search for a way to ‘do no harm’, Hahnemann established Potency and the Principle of the Minimum Dose.
Potency:
The potency of a remedy is the number of times it has been diluted and homeopathically processed. X potencies are diluted on a scale of 1:10, C potencies 1:100. At each dilution, i.e., 1X, 2X, 3X, …, the dilution of the remedy is succussed (shaken with a thump at the end) repeatedly.
Less is more in homeopathy. 30x is more dilute, but also more potent and therefore deeper acting than 6X. The benefit of 6X is that it requires less precision in selection and can be ideal for light, repeatable dosing.
Lower potencies cover a wider range of symptoms, so are ideal if you are not certain that you have chosen the best remedy for your symptoms. Higher potencies need more accurate selection to stimulate change..
The potency of remedies goes between 6x (low potency) to 1M.
These are the ones I use:
6x : A low potency for organ support or even physical issues like pushing splinters out, or getting warts to drop off. Schuessler salts are also at this level.
30c : The potency used for acute situations and the one used for the remedies on this course. It is mostly physical but also deals with some emotional symptoms. For example Chamomilla helps babies with teething but it also helps with anger issues.
200c : This is the potency for our emotional level – used if the case is expressed on the emotional level for most of the time. For example period pains with weepiness and anger. Grief – I take this Ignatia in this potency with me to funerals.
1M : Used in a chronic consultation for deep rooted issues that can be passed on to us by our upbringing, from our parents or ancestors. This potency should only be given with a full consultation with a qualified Registered Homeopath.
There are other scales for potency like LM or Q but the ones shown above are the ones used most frequently.
For more: http://www.townsendletter.com/FebMarch2010/healhomeo0210.html
Dosage
Only treat symptoms when you see them. So if you can see a person has a blood nose, give them the remedy until the bleeding has stopped, only repeat after 15 minutes. Once there are no symptoms, do not give any more doses.
If symptoms return, give another dose and repeat as above.
The key is to only treat a symptom. Usually the symptom will not return, but if it does (eg Nausea), then you simply start again. If you have given 2-3 doses with no improvement, then the remedy is not a close match.
How to give correct dose:
- Find appropriate remedy for symptoms and give a dose
- Repeat after 15 minutes if things have improved, but not completely (for up to 5 doses)
- Don’t give more than 5 doses in a day.
- If things have completely improved, don’t repeat. STOP.
- If things have not improved at all, (no change) try a different remedy.
For more https://abchomeopathy.com/help/potency.htm
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