Introduction:
- Suppression means forcing
symptoms to disappear without curing the root cause of the disease.
- In
homoeopathy, this is considered harmful, as it pushes the
disease deeper into the vital organs.
- Suppression
may bring temporary relief, but it blocks the natural healing
process and leads to chronic illness.
1. What is Suppression?
- It is the artificial
removal of symptoms (usually by strong external medicines) without
curing the internal disease.
- Seen
commonly in skin diseases, menstrual complaints, diarrhea, etc., where
symptoms are stopped by ointments, painkillers, or surgery.
Mnemonic: S.A.D.
- Symptoms
removed
- Actual
disease hidden
- Deep
disturbance caused
2. Causes of Suppression
- Wrong
treatment (like steroids, strong ointments, or antibiotics)
- Surgery to
remove expressions of disease (like piles, tumors, warts)
- Frequent
use of palliatives or symptomatic medicines
Such treatments don't remove the disease; they only drive it inward.
3. Effects of Suppression
- Leads to
more serious internal disorders.
- Disease
goes from less important organs to more vital ones.
- Causes emotional
or mental disturbances in chronic cases.
- Blocks the
natural expression of the disease, making it harder to cure later.
According to Hering’s Law, cure should go from inside to
outside, but suppression does the opposite.
4. Common Examples of Suppression
|
Condition |
Suppressive Action |
After-effect |
|
Eczema |
Corticosteroid ointment |
Asthma, arthritis |
|
Diarrhea |
Anti-diarrheal drugs |
Typhoid, liver complaints |
|
Menstrual suppression |
Hormonal pills |
Infertility, fibroids |
|
Piles or warts |
Surgery or cauterization |
Internal diseases like colitis or ulcers |
5. Difference Between Palliation
and Suppression
|
Palliation |
Suppression |
|
Temporary relief in incurable cases |
Stops symptom without removing cause |
|
Done ethically when cure is not possible |
Done unknowingly, often harmful |
|
Does not disturb disease pathway |
Blocks natural flow of disease |
6. Homoeopathic Approach
- Homoeopathy
never suppresses.
- It works
by supporting the vital force, not by forcing symptoms to
disappear.
- Remedies
are chosen based on totality of symptoms, not just external
expressions.
Mnemonic: H-E-A-L
- Holistic
- Energy-based
cure
- Avoids
suppression
- Lets
symptoms guide prescription
Word Meanings
|
Term |
Meaning |
|
Suppression |
Forcing symptoms to disappear without real cure |
|
Palliation |
Temporary relief when cure is not possible |
|
Vital Force |
The energy that maintains health and balance |
|
Disease per se |
The actual disease, not just its external symptoms |
|
Unprejudiced Observer |
A physician who observes without personal bias |
|
Hering’s Law |
Cure must go from inside out, above down, and in reverse order |
Conclusion:
Suppression is dangerous. It hides the disease instead of curing it. Homoeopathy believes in allowing the body to heal from within outward, respecting the natural expression of symptoms. Any treatment that blocks this process leads to deeper problems. Therefore, a true cure means removing the disease without suppressing symptoms
