Contribution of Constantine Hering in Homoeopathy
Hering's Law of Cure
Constantine Hering postulated a law known as Hering's Law of Cure in the field of Homoeopathy.
According to this law, cure occurs:
- From within outwards
- From above downwards
- From less vital organs to more vital organs
- Disappearance of symptoms in the reverse order of their appearance
Other Contributions
- Hering proved 72 drugs.
- He gave some important books in the field of Homoeopathy:
- The Homoeopathic Domestic Physician
- The Guiding Symptoms of our Materia Medica
- Analytical Repertory of the Symptoms of Mind
- Condensed Materia Medica
Summary Table
| Contribution | Details |
|---|---|
| Law of Cure | Cure direction: within → outwards<br>above → downwards<br>less vital → more vital organs<br>symptoms disappear in reverse order of appearance |
| Drug Provings | Proved 72 medicines |
| Major Books | 1. The Homoeopathic Domestic Physician<br>2. The Guiding Symptoms of our Materia Medica<br>3. Analytical Repertory of the Symptoms of Mind<br>4. Condensed Materia Medica |
Constantine Hering is considered one of the greatest contributors after Samuel Hahnemann. His Law of Cure is a fundamental principle used to assess the direction of true healing versus suppression in homoeopathic treatment.
Additional Keypoints Added for Completeness
- Hering is often called the "Father of American Homoeopathy" for establishing and spreading homoeopathy in the USA.
- His Guiding Symptoms (10 volumes) is one of the most reliable clinical Materia Medica, based on verified symptoms.
- The law helps distinguish aggravation (healing crisis) from disease progression.