Herring's Law of Cure
Hering's Law of Cure is a principle in homeopathy that describes the order in which healing occurs in a person undergoing homeopathic treatment. It is named after Dr. Constantine Hering, who was a prominent homeopath in the 19th century.
Hering’s Law of Cure: Understanding the Natural Healing Process
Hering’s Law of Cure, a foundational principle in homeopathy and other holistic healing practices, describes the body’s natural process of healing. According to this principle, true healing occurs in a specific sequence:
From the inside out – The body heals from deeper, more vital organs (such as the heart and lungs) to less critical ones (like the skin or extremities).
In reverse order of symptoms – The most recent symptoms disappear first, while older, deeper issues take longer to resolve.
From vital to less vital organs – As healing progresses, symptoms may shift from major organs to minor ones or move downward from the upper body to the lower body.
Temporary symptom recurrence – Symptoms may reappear briefly during the healing process but will be less intense and shorter in duration each time.
Hering’s Law and Homeopathy
Homeopathic practitioners use Hering’s Law of Cure to track a patient’s healing journey and adjust remedies accordingly. While widely referenced in homeopathy, this principle is not universally accepted and continues to be a topic of debate within the holistic health community.
Homeopathy focuses on treating the totality of symptoms by addressing the body's vital force—the energy that maintains health and balance. Hering’s Law of Cure is considered fundamental not only in homeopathy but also in other complementary therapies like naturopathy and acupuncture.
The Risk of Suppression in Conventional Medicine
Dr. Constantin Hering, a medical doctor and the pioneer of this law, observed that when diseases are aggressively suppressed—through surgery or strong medications—the body often enters a deeper state of imbalance. Instead of true healing, this suppression may drive the illness further inward, leading to more severe or chronic conditions.
Understanding Hering’s Law can help guide holistic healing approaches, ensuring that the body is allowed to resolve imbalances naturally rather than merely masking symptoms.