Homeopathy Basic Homeopathy 2

Question 1

What does the homeopathic 'Law of Similars' state?

Accepted Answer

Like cures like

Answer

The Law of Similars holds that a substance causing symptoms in a healthy person can treat similar symptoms in a sick person.

Question 2

Who is credited as the founder of homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Samuel Hahnemann

Answer

Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician, developed homeopathy in the late 18th century.

Question 3

What is the process of serial dilution and shaking called in homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Potentization

Answer

Potentization involves repeated dilution and succussion to prepare homeopathic remedies.

Question 4

The vigorous shaking step in remedy preparation is known as:

Accepted Answer

Succussion

Answer

Succussion is the forceful striking or shaking of a dilution against a firm surface.

Question 5

What does a '30C' potency indicate on a remedy label?

Accepted Answer

30 centesimal dilution steps

Answer

'C' means centesimal (1:100) dilution, so 30C is diluted 1:100 thirty times in succession.

Homeopathy Practice Test