The Montreal Institute of Classical Homeopathy

About Homeopathy - FAQ

Q. "What is Classical Homeopathy?"

A. Here is a definition by David Little, from his article "What is classical homeopathy?":

The term "Classical Homoeopathy" should refer to the philosophy and praxis founded in the "classics" of the homoeopathic healing art. These classics begin with the Organon of the Healing Arts, The Chronic Diseases, and the Lesser Writings of Samuel Hahnemann. All of the methodologies that originate in these works certainly qualify as being "classical" in the true sense of the word.

At the same time, the term classical refers to the period of great renaissance when our revolutionary art of healing was developed. This was the time of Samuel Hahnemann, Baron von Boenninghausen, Constantine Hering, G.H.G Jahr and the first generation. It is these individuals who developed the philosophy, recorded the first provings, wrote the first materia medicas, constructed the first repertories, and did the earliest experiments with potentized medicines.

Every established classical system is associated with certain maxims that express its core values. The four cardinal aphorisms of traditional Homoeopathy are Similars Cure Similars, the single remedy, the minimum dose and the application of the potentized remedy. These cardinal principles are then applied a number of ways that can be tailored to suit a wide variety of clinical situations.

Q. "What is the difference between homeopathy and conventional medicine? What are the advantages and limitations of each? How do these compare with Naturopathy, Herbology, Acupuncture, or Osteopathy?"

A. Please see the article Homeopathy: A Branch of Western Medicine in the Areas of Homeopathic Treatment section.

Q. "Can I take homeopathy with my medication? Can homeopathy help me feel better when I get chemotherapy or radiation therapy?"

A. Please see the article Pharmaceuticals & Homeopathy in the Areas of Homeopathic Treatment section.

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