Essentials of Homeopathic Medicine (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781088019573)

Homeopathy is based on a simple principle of Similia Similibus Curentur or "like cures like". This is a simple enough statement, however it's application can be quite demanding. This book is meant as the practical next step to the study of Hahnemann's Organon where he lays out the philosophical foundation for homeopathy. In this book we first discuss how to take a complete case. Case taking is an art, but one which can be fairly rapidly mastered by homeopathic students. Next we discuss case analysis and repertorization which becomes the next bridge to cross after taking a complete case. With practice this too can be mastered. Then we begin discussing homeopathic case management which is a study that will continue for a lifetime for homeopathic practitioners. Finally we cover 13 major polychrest remedies in detail. These are remedies which homeopathic practitioners use at least weekly in practice, if not daily. Learning these major polychrests is a solid foundation from which to begin the study of the rest of the homeopathic materia medica which is quite vast.