Definition:
- A Repertory is a systematic index/catalogue of symptoms from the homoeopathic Materia Medica.
- Symptoms are arranged logically as rubrics with related medicines to help in quick selection of the similimum.
Origin of the Word:
Derived from:
- French: Répertoire
- Latin: Repertorium → from Reperire
- “Re” = again
- “Parire” = produce/bring forth
Triad of Homoeopathy (Mnemonic: MOR):
"MOR" = Materia Medica – Organon – Repertory
- Materia Medica – Medicine (Literature)
- Organon – Philosophy (Grammar)
- Repertory – Reference (Dictionary)
Importance According to Aphorism 3 (Hahnemann):
- Knowledge of Disease – From Organon
- Knowledge of Medicine – From Materia Medica
- Knowledge of Application – Through Repertorisation
Kent’s View:
Study:
- Organon to understand sickness
- Materia Medica to know medicine
- Repertory to match symptoms to remedies
Why Repertory is Needed?
Use this mnemonic:
"FRESH DOC STUDY"
|
Letter |
Use of Repertory |
|
F |
Find Similimum quickly |
|
R |
Reference guide |
|
E |
Eliminates unrelated remedies |
|
S |
Study of Materia Medica aid |
|
H |
Helps find complete symptoms |
|
D |
Discover related remedies |
|
O |
Overcome routinism |
|
C |
Construct Totality properly |
|
S |
Guides Second prescription |
|
T |
Teaches importance via gradation |
|
U |
Useful constantly – boosts skill |
|
D |
Helps Differentiate
symptoms |
|
Y |
Helps physician ask whY-type
intelligent questions |
Summary:
- Repertory bridges the gap between Organon & Materia Medica.
- Helps in systematic repertorisation.
- Enhances efficiency and accuracy in remedy selection.
- Encourages individualized prescription avoiding guesswork.
