CCH Homeopathic Pharmacy & Remedy Preparation 2

Question 1

At approximately which centesimal potency does a preparation typically exceed Avogadro's number, meaning no original molecules statistically remain?

Accepted Answer

12C

Answer

At 12C, the dilution factor (10^24) surpasses Avogadro's number (~6.022×10^23), meaning statistically no molecules of the original substance remain.

Question 2

What is the Korsakovian method of potency preparation?

Accepted Answer

Using a single vial repeatedly, retaining the drop that clings to the walls between dilutions

Answer

The Korsakovian method uses one vial repeatedly; the residual drop clinging to the vial's walls after emptying constitutes the retained portion for the next dilution.

Question 3

What are 'imponderables' in homeopathic pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

Remedies prepared from energy sources such as magnetism, electricity, or sunlight

Answer

Imponderables are remedies prepared from non-material energy sources such as solar energy, X-ray, magnetism, or electricity, which are then potentized.

Question 4

What are nosodes in homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Remedies prepared from pathological products such as diseased tissue, discharges, or microorganisms

Answer

Nosodes are homeopathic remedies prepared from pathological matter such as diseased tissue, secretions, or microorganisms, used for treating or preventing similar disease states.

Question 5

What are sarcodes in homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Remedies prepared from healthy tissues, secretions, or organs of animals

Answer

Sarcodes are homeopathic remedies prepared from healthy animal tissues, hormones, or secretions (e.g., Thyroidinum from thyroid gland, Lac caninum from dog's milk).

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