CCH Homeopathic Pharmacy & Remedy Preparation 3

Question 1

Which substance is the standard carrier used in the preparation of homeopathic pellets and tablets?

Accepted Answer

Sucrose

Answer

Sucrose (sugar) is the standard carrier used for homeopathic pellets and globules, onto which the liquid potency is applied and allowed to dry.

Question 2

Which storage condition is most critical for preserving the integrity of homeopathic remedies?

Accepted Answer

Away from strong light, heat, electromagnetic fields, and strong odors

Answer

Homeopathic remedies should be stored away from direct sunlight, heat, strong electromagnetic fields, and strong odors (such as camphor), which are known to antidote or degrade them.

Question 3

What is the 'plussing' method in homeopathic prescribing?

Accepted Answer

Dissolving a remedy in water, succussing the solution, and giving a teaspoon at each dose to slightly vary the potency

Answer

Plussing involves dissolving the remedy in water, succussing the solution several times before each dose, which slightly raises the potency and reduces the risk of aggravation.

Question 4

What are 'tautopathic' remedies?

Accepted Answer

Remedies made from the same substance that caused the patient's disease or drug toxicity

Answer

Tautopathic remedies are prepared from the same substance (allopathic drug, vaccine, toxin) believed to have caused the patient's condition, using the homeopathic principle of similars.

Question 5

What does it mean to 'antidote' a homeopathic remedy?

Accepted Answer

To neutralize or negate the action of the remedy through a substance or influence

Answer

Antidoting a remedy means neutralizing its action through exposure to substances like camphor, coffee, or other strong stimuli that interfere with the remedy's effect.

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CCH Homeopathic Pharmacy & Remedy Preparation 3