Introduction:
- Homoeopathy
is not just a system of treatment; it's based on natural laws.
- These laws
are universal, fixed, and eternal — they apply to both the universe
and the human body.
- Dr.
Roberts explains how homoeopathy aligns with these fundamental natural
laws of life and healing.
1. Law of Similars (Similia
Similibus Curentur)
- Meaning: “Like
cures like”
- A
substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can cure similar
symptoms in a sick person.
- Example:
Onion causes watery eyes → Used in homoeopathy to treat colds with watery
eyes.
Mnemonic: LSC – Like Symptoms Cure
2. Law of Vital Force
- Life is
maintained by a vital force (dynamic energy).
- Health =
balance of vital force; Disease = disturbance in vital force.
- Homoeopathy
helps the vital force regain its balance naturally.
Vital force controls body, mind,
and emotions.
3. Law of Cure (Hering’s Law of
Direction of Cure)
- True cure
follows a direction:
- From
above downwards
- From
within outward
- In
reverse order of appearance
- This law
helps doctors judge whether a remedy is working properly.
Mnemonic: A-W-R
- Above down
- Within out
- Reverse
order
4. Law of Minimum Dose
- Smallest
possible dose is given to stimulate the vital force.
- Prevents unnecessary
side effects or aggravations.
- Homoeopathic
medicines are potentized (diluted and shaken) to increase their
energy.
Potentization = Dynamization
5. Law of Single Remedy
- Only one
medicine at a time should be given.
- This
avoids confusion and allows the vital force to respond clearly.
- Multiple
remedies at once can suppress or confuse the reaction.
Mnemonic: SSR – Single Stimulus Remedy
Chart: Homoeopathy vs Fundamental
Laws
|
Law |
Homoeopathic Application |
|
Law of Similars |
Medicine matches disease symptoms |
|
Law of Vital Force |
Treatment supports the natural healing force |
|
Law of Cure |
Observes correct direction of symptom removal |
|
Law of Minimum Dose |
Uses smallest, potentized dose |
|
Law of Single Remedy |
Gives only one medicine at a time |
Word Meanings
|
Term |
Meaning |
|
Unprejudiced Observer |
A doctor who observes without bias or assumptions |
|
Vital Force |
The life energy that controls the body’s functions |
|
Similia Similibus Curentur |
Like cures like (main principle of homoeopathy) |
|
Potentization |
Process of preparing homoeopathic medicines by dilution and shaking |
|
Dynamis |
The dynamic (energetic) life principle |
|
Minimum Dose |
Smallest amount of medicine required to produce healing |
|
Hering’s Law |
Direction in which symptoms disappear during cure |
|
Disease per se |
The disease itself, not just its symptoms |
Conclusion:
Homoeopathy stands on firm natural laws — not guesswork. It works with the body's own vital force, using the Law of Similars, minimum dose, and observing the direction of cure. These laws make homoeopathy a scientific and rational healing method.
