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A Century of HomeopathsSamuel Hahnemann: Rebarbative Genius

A Century of Homeopaths: Samuel Hahnemann: Rebarbative Genius [Homeopathy is the name given to a system of medicine by its founder, Samuel Hahnemann. This system dates back to the Age of Enlightenment and includes among its basic tenets: (1) the principle of similars, often expressed in Latin as similia similibus curentur (“let likes be cured by likes”), (2) use of doses far below those typically given in regular medicine, (3) belief in the curative powers of the body, (4) existence of a seamless connection between mind and body, (5) belief in enhanced sensitivity of the diseased organism to drugs and extraneous stimuli, and (6) long-term benefits from single or intermittent dosing. For all his brilliance, Hahnemann’s confrontational manner alienated friend and foe alike, yet his new system of medicine grew rapidly and globally. However, Hahnemann’s personality and the apparent implausibility of homeopathic doctrines have forever marginalized homeopathy from mainstream medicine. Homeopathy can be better understood by taking into account the genius, creativity, energy, and flaws of its founder.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Century of HomeopathsSamuel Hahnemann: Rebarbative Genius

Davidson, Jonathan
Springer Journals — Feb 22, 2014
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Springer New York
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© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014
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978-1-4939-0526-3
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5 –8
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10.1007/978-1-4939-0527-0_2
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Abstract

[Homeopathy is the name given to a system of medicine by its founder, Samuel Hahnemann. This system dates back to the Age of Enlightenment and includes among its basic tenets: (1) the principle of similars, often expressed in Latin as similia similibus curentur (“let likes be cured by likes”), (2) use of doses far below those typically given in regular medicine, (3) belief in the curative powers of the body, (4) existence of a seamless connection between mind and body, (5) belief in enhanced sensitivity of the diseased organism to drugs and extraneous stimuli, and (6) long-term benefits from single or intermittent dosing. For all his brilliance, Hahnemann’s confrontational manner alienated friend and foe alike, yet his new system of medicine grew rapidly and globally. However, Hahnemann’s personality and the apparent implausibility of homeopathic doctrines have forever marginalized homeopathy from mainstream medicine. Homeopathy can be better understood by taking into account the genius, creativity, energy, and flaws of its founder.]

Published: Feb 22, 2014

Keywords: Extraneous Stimulus; Diseased Organism; Roman Poet; Excessive Polypharmacy; Prove Experiment

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