How Is a Homeopathic Remedy Made

Homeopathic remedies are made by diluting a substance in water or alcohol, and then vigorously shaking it, a process called succussion. The dilution process is repeated many times, until the original substance is highly diluted. The theory behind homeopathy is that the more a substance is diluted, the more potent it becomes in treating the symptoms it was originally intended to address.

Homeopathic Remedies

are made from the symptom of disease itself and then diluted so much it cannot “cause” the disease or symptom but will trigger the body to fight against the disease. Fascinating.

For example, to make a homeopathic remedy for an insect bite, a homeopath might start by collecting the venom from the insect that caused the bite. The venom is then diluted in water or alcohol and succussed repeatedly until the desired level of dilution is reached. The resulting remedy is then taken by the person who was bitten, in the hope that it will help to alleviate the symptoms of the bite, such as itching and inflammation.

For collecting a disease to make a remedy, a homeopath would first observe and take detailed notes about the patient's symptoms, including their physical, mental, and emotional state. They would also ask about the patient's past medical history, lifestyle, and any other factors that may be contributing to the disease. Based on this information, the homeopath would select a substance that they believe will best address the patient's specific symptoms. The substance is then prepared as a homeopathic remedy and given to the patient in order to stimulate the body's own healing processes.

To make a homeopathic remedy, a small amount of the active ingredient is diluted in water or alcohol repeatedly, usually by a factor of 10, until the original substance is highly diluted. This process is called "potentization."

When a substance is diluted, it is believed that the energy or "memory" of the substance is retained in the dilution, while the physical matter is removed. This is known as the principle of potentization.

According to homeopathy, the more dilute a remedy is, the more potent it is because it has a stronger energy or "memory" of the original substance. The dilution process is thought to increase the remedy's ability to stimulate the body's healing response.

Therefore a 1M or 200c is more dilute than a 6c and is said to be far stronger a dose.

In most cases, 30C is the typical starting point for most first aid remedies or home use. In some cases, a 200C will be recommended for the acute onset of an issue and for short-term use. Typically when supporting a chronic condition, low-potency doses will be recommended and monitored, ie 6C or X potencies.