Besides
the natural law of similars, Homoeopathy also makes use of the ARNDT SCHULTZ LAW
which states "Opposite effects of stimulation can be produced by different
doses of the same drug. eg. alcohol produces hyperactivity in smaller doses &
in larger doses it depresses the nervous system".
Homoeopathy
uses this opposing effect to bring about cure in a manner somewhat similar to
that seen in vaccinations & desensitizing methods employed in modern times.
A small dose of medicine is given ( after having been prepared according
to strict rules/procedures laid down by Hahnemann ) to stimulate the body defences.
The body reacts to these antigens by producing antibodies against it - thereby
raising the immunity of the patient to fight the disease. It thus acts as a powerful
IMMUNE-MODULATOR. e.g. Just as a small dose of tetanus toxide introduced in the
body protects it against Tetanus, similarly the minute dose of the Homoeopathic
medicine -- Coffea { which in large, crude doses produces sleeplessness } is given
to cure sleeplessness ; or minute doses of medicine prepared from onion { Allium
Cepa } which in crude form produces watering of eyes & nose is used Homoeopathically
to cure severe Allergic Rhinitis ( sneezing & cold ) Hahnemann believed that
disease is caused by imbalance or derangement of the VITAL FORCE which maintains
the mental, physical & moral balance of an individual. Homoeopathic medicines
help the body help itself in correcting this imbalance & thus while removing
the presenting acute symptoms, also helps in preventing similar diseases from
recurring in the future by raising the body's immunity. BACK
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