Aphorism 1
“The physician’s high and only mission is to restore the sick to health, to cure, as it is termed.”
Explanation
The only duty of a physician is to cure the patient. Cure means complete and permanent restoration of health, not suppression or temporary relief.
Example
If skin symptoms disappear but a deeper disease appears later, it is suppression. If overall health improves without new complaints, it is cure.
Trick
Doctor = Cure only.
Aphorism 2
“The highest ideal of cure is rapid, gentle and permanent restoration of health… in the shortest, most reliable, and most harmless way.”
Explanation
True cure must be quick, mild, lasting and without harmful effects. Treatment should not create new suffering.
Example
If medicine relieves fever quickly without side effects and patient regains strength fully, it follows Aphorism 2.
Trick
Rapid + Gentle + Permanent = Ideal cure.
Aphorism 3
“If the physician clearly perceives what is to be cured in diseases… what is curative in medicines… and knows how to adapt the latter to the former… he understands how to treat judiciously.”
Explanation
A doctor must know three things: nature of disease, power of medicines, and correct application of remedy.
Example
Knowing patient symptoms, knowing remedy picture, and matching both correctly is true practice.
Trick
Know disease + Know drug + Apply correctly.
Aphorism 4
“He is likewise a preserver of health if he knows the things that derange health and cause disease, and how to remove them.”
Explanation
A physician should also prevent disease by understanding causes and removing maintaining factors.
Example
Advising patient to avoid unhealthy diet that triggers acidity is preventive role.
Trick
Remove cause = Preserve health.
Aphorism 5
“In useful to the physician in assisting him to cure are the particulars of the most probable exciting cause of the acute disease…”
Explanation
In acute diseases, identifying exciting cause (like cold exposure, fright, injury) helps in selecting remedy.
Example
Fever after getting wet in rain gives clue for remedy selection.
Trick
Find exciting cause in acute case.
Aphorism 6
“The unprejudiced observer… perceives nothing in each single case of disease other than the alterations in the state of the body and mind…”
Explanation
Disease is known only through observable signs and symptoms. There is no hidden disease beyond symptoms.
Example
We cannot see “fever” itself; we see heat, thirst, weakness, restlessness.
Trick
Disease = Totality of symptoms.
Aphorism 7
“In a case of disease… the totality of its symptoms… must be the principal or the only means whereby the disease can make known what remedy it requires.”
Explanation
The complete symptom picture guides remedy selection. Nothing else is needed.
Example
Headache + thirst + irritability together guide remedy choice.
Trick
Totality guides remedy.
Aphorism 8
“It is not necessary to know the internal cause of disease…”
Explanation
Hidden pathological causes are not essential for prescribing; symptoms are enough.
Example
Even if we do not know exact pathology of migraine, symptom totality is sufficient.
Trick
Treat symptoms, not speculation.
Aphorism 9
“In the healthy condition of man, the spiritual vital force… animates the material body…”
Explanation
Vital force maintains harmony of body and mind in health.
Example
When healthy, digestion, sleep, mood all function in balance.
Trick
Vital force = Maintains health.
Aphorism 10
“The material organism without the vital force is capable of no sensation…”
Explanation
Without vital force, body is lifeless. Vital force is essential for life.
Example
A dead body has organs but no life activity.
Trick
No vital force = No life.
Aphorism 11
“When a person falls ill, it is only this spiritual, self-acting vital force… that is primarily deranged.”
Explanation
Disease first affects the vital force. Physical symptoms appear later as expression of this disturbance.
Example
Before fever appears, patient may feel dullness or uneasiness. Vital force is already disturbed.
Trick
Disease starts in vital force.
Aphorism 12
“It is the morbidly affected vital force alone that produces diseases.”
Explanation
All symptoms arise because vital force is disturbed. Organs do not create disease independently.
Example
Liver symptoms appear because vital force is disordered.
Trick
Vital force produces symptoms.
Aphorism 13
“Therefore disease… is not a material substance… but only a dynamic derangement.”
Explanation
Disease is not a physical thing; it is a dynamic imbalance.
Example
We cannot remove disease by cutting it out; imbalance must be corrected.
Trick
Disease = Dynamic, not material.
Aphorism 14
“There is nothing pathological in the interior… which is not made known by symptoms.”
Explanation
All internal disorders express themselves through symptoms.
Example
Stomach ulcer shows pain, burning, appetite changes.
Trick
Internal change → External symptoms.
Aphorism 15
“The affection of the morbidly deranged vital force… constitutes disease.”
Explanation
Disease is the disturbed state of vital force along with its symptoms.
Example
Anxiety + palpitations reflect disturbed vital force.
Trick
Disturbed vital force = Disease.
Aphorism 16
“Our vital force… can only be affected by dynamic influences.”
Explanation
Dynamic forces (like medicines) influence vital force, not crude material doses alone.
Example
Potentized remedy acts without large quantity.
Trick
Dynamic affects dynamic.
Aphorism 17
“Now, as in the cure… the physician can remove this derangement only by means of medicines…”
Explanation
Only dynamic medicines can correct the disturbed vital force.
Example
Properly selected remedy restores balance.
Trick
Medicine restores vital force.
Aphorism 18
“The totality of symptoms must be the principal… means of discovering the remedy.”
Explanation
Complete symptom picture is the only guide for cure.
Example
Mental + Physical + Modalities together form totality.
Trick
Totality = Key to remedy.
Aphorism 19
“Now, as diseases are nothing more than alterations in the health… medicines must have power to alter health.”
Explanation
Since disease changes health, medicine must also produce change in health.
Example
Drug proving shows how medicine alters healthy person.
Trick
Drug must alter health.
Aphorism 20
“This power of medicines… must be known beforehand.”
Explanation
We must know medicine effects through provings before using them.
Example
Belladonna causes fever in healthy → can cure similar fever.
Trick
Proving reveals power.
Aphorism 21
“Now since this medicinal power… is revealed by medicines in healthy individuals…”
Explanation
The true curative power of medicine is known only by observing its effects on healthy persons.
Example
If a drug causes sleeplessness in healthy people, it can cure similar sleeplessness.
Trick
Healthy proving shows curative power.
Aphorism 22
“…medicines are capable of producing artificial diseases similar to natural ones.”
Explanation
Medicines can create symptom pictures similar to natural disease.
Example
Belladonna produces fever symptoms artificially.
Trick
Drug creates artificial disease.
Aphorism 23
“Every powerful medicine produces a peculiar kind of disease in the human body…”
Explanation
Each medicine has its own unique symptom pattern.
Example
Nux vomica causes irritability and gastric disturbance.
Trick
Each drug has unique picture.
Aphorism 24
“There remains no other possible way of curing… than by employing medicines capable of producing similar symptoms.”
Explanation
Cure happens only by similarity between drug symptoms and disease symptoms.
Example
Pulsatilla cures weeping, mild patients because it produces similar state.
Trick
Only similar cures.
Aphorism 25
“Now, since this is undeniable… the Homoeopathic method is the only correct one.”
Explanation
Because similar medicines cure, Homoeopathy is the true method.
Example
Like cures like principle.
Trick
Similarity = True method.
Aphorism 26
“A weaker dynamic affection is permanently extinguished by a stronger one… if similar.”
Explanation
A stronger similar artificial disease (medicine) removes weaker natural disease.
Example
Strong similar remedy removes mild fever.
Trick
Stronger similar cures.
Aphorism 27
“The curative power of medicines depends on their similarity to symptoms.”
Explanation
More similarity → better cure.
Example
Exact remedy works deeply and quickly.
Trick
More similar = More cure.
Aphorism 28
“The natural disease is destroyed and annihilated…”
Explanation
The artificial medicinal disease replaces and removes the natural one.
Example
Correct remedy removes chronic complaint.
Trick
Artificial replaces natural.
Aphorism 29
“Every medicine acts on the vital force…”
Explanation
Medicine affects vital force dynamically.
Example
Potentized dose influences patient without material quantity.
Trick
Drug acts on vital force.
Aphorism 30
“The human body appears more disposed to be affected by medicines than by natural disease.”
Explanation
Vital force reacts more strongly to medicinal influence.
Example
Small dose can create strong proving symptoms.
Trick
Medicine influence stronger.
Aphorism 31
“The inimical forces, partly psychical partly physical… do not possess the power of deranging the health unconditionally.”
Explanation
External causes do not always produce disease unless the vital force is susceptible.
Example
Not everyone exposed to cold develops fever.
Trick
Cause needs susceptibility.
Aphorism 32
“But the human body appears to admit of being much more powerfully affected by medicines…”
Explanation
Medicines have a stronger and more certain action than natural disease causes.
Example
A small medicinal dose can produce marked symptoms.
Trick
Medicine acts strongly.
Aphorism 33
“The inimical forces… disturb health only conditionally.”
Explanation
Natural causes act only when the body is predisposed.
Example
Two people exposed to rain; only one falls sick.
Trick
Natural cause = Conditional.
Aphorism 34
“Medicinal agents, on the other hand, possess an absolute power of deranging health.”
Explanation
Medicines always act when given in sufficient dose.
Example
Drug proving always produces symptoms.
Trick
Medicine = Absolute action.
Aphorism 35
“In order to cure… two dissimilar diseases meeting in the body behave differently.”
Explanation
When two dissimilar diseases occur together, they do not cure each other.
Example
Skin disease and malaria may exist together.
Trick
Dissimilar do not cure.
Aphorism 36
“When two dissimilar diseases meet… the stronger suspends the weaker.”
Explanation
A stronger dissimilar disease may temporarily suppress the weaker.
Example
High fever may suspend chronic pain temporarily.
Trick
Stronger dissimilar suspends.
Aphorism 37
“Or the stronger dissimilar disease may repel the weaker.”
Explanation
A stronger disease may push aside weaker one without curing it.
Example
Acute infection masking chronic complaint.
Trick
Repel, not cure.
Aphorism 38
“Or the two dissimilar diseases may coexist in the body.”
Explanation
Both diseases can exist separately without affecting each other.
Example
Diabetes with eczema.
Trick
Dissimilar can coexist.
Aphorism 39
“But if two similar diseases meet…”
Explanation
When two similar diseases meet, the stronger destroys the weaker.
Example
Vaccination principle.
Trick
Similar destroys similar.
Aphorism 40
“Two similar diseases cannot exist at the same time in the body.”
Explanation
Only one similar disease can dominate at a time.
Example
After correct remedy, natural disease disappears.
Trick
Similar cannot coexist.
Aphorism 41
“If two similar diseases meet… the stronger permanently annihilates the weaker.”
Explanation
A stronger similar disease completely removes the weaker one.
Example
Correct homoeopathic remedy removes natural disease.
Trick
Stronger similar cures permanently.
Aphorism 42
“The homoeopathic method is founded on this natural law.”
Explanation
Homoeopathy works because of the law of similar diseases.
Example
Like cures like principle.
Trick
Law of similars.
Aphorism 43
“Experience proves that the homoeopathic method alone effects the most rapid, gentle and permanent cures.”
Explanation
Practical experience shows homoeopathy gives best results.
Example
Chronic cases improving steadily with correct remedy.
Trick
Experience proves homoeopathy.
Aphorism 44
“Allopathic and antipathic methods do not cure permanently.”
Explanation
Opposite or dissimilar treatments suppress but do not cure.
Example
Painkiller stops pain temporarily but pain returns.
Trick
Opposite = Temporary relief.
Aphorism 45
“The antipathic method gives only short relief followed by aggravation.”
Explanation
Opposite treatment gives quick relief but symptoms return worse.
Example
Strong laxative causes worse constipation later.
Trick
Opposite → Worse later.
Aphorism 46
“Large doses used in antipathy increase suffering.”
Explanation
Repeated large doses create stronger secondary effects.
Example
Sleeping pills causing more insomnia.
Trick
Large dose = More harm.
Aphorism 47
“Antipathy is only palliative, not curative.”
Explanation
Opposite treatment only suppresses symptoms.
Example
Cold application reducing inflammation temporarily.
Trick
Antipathy = Palliation.
Aphorism 48
“Homoeopathy cures because it uses similar medicines.”
Explanation
Similarity removes disease at root level.
Example
Arsenicum album curing burning pains with restlessness.
Trick
Similarity = Cure.
Aphorism 49
“Each case of disease is individual and requires individual remedy.”
Explanation
Every patient has unique symptom totality.
Example
Two migraine patients need different remedies.
Trick
Individualization.
Aphorism 50
“Nature itself confirms the homoeopathic law.”
Explanation
Natural examples show similar diseases remove similar ones.
Example
Vaccination concept.
Trick
Nature supports similars.
Aphorism 51
“This pure homoeopathic mode of cure is the only correct one…”
Explanation
Hahnemann emphasizes that only the homoeopathic method truly cures diseases.
Example
Using a similar remedy cures deeply instead of suppressing symptoms.
Trick
Pure homoeopathy = True cure.
Aphorism 52
“There are only two principal methods of treatment: the homoeopathic and the allopathic.”
Explanation
Medicine follows either similarity (homoeopathy) or dissimilar/opposite methods (allopathy).
Example
Giving similar remedy vs giving opposite medicine.
Trick
Two methods: Similar or Dissimilar.
Aphorism 53
“The true mild and certain way is the homoeopathic method.”
Explanation
Homoeopathy provides gentle and reliable cures.
Example
Gradual improvement without side effects.
Trick
Homoeopathy = Gentle & sure.
Aphorism 54
“Allopathy employs dissimilar medicines…”
Explanation
Allopathic treatment uses remedies that are not similar to disease symptoms.
Example
Using strong purgatives for constipation.
Trick
Allopathy = Dissimilar.
Aphorism 55
“Allopathy attacks single symptoms instead of the whole disease.”
Explanation
It treats parts rather than totality.
Example
Painkiller for headache without considering constitution.
Trick
Treats part, not whole.
Aphorism 56
“The antipathic method acts by opposites.”
Explanation
Opposite symptoms are treated with opposite medicines.
Example
Heat treated with cold application.
Trick
Opposite method.
Aphorism 57
“The antipathic method is merely palliative.”
Explanation
It only relieves temporarily.
Example
Morphine reduces pain briefly.
Trick
Temporary relief.
Aphorism 58
“After antipathic treatment, symptoms return more strongly.”
Explanation
Secondary action makes disease worse.
Example
Sedatives causing worse sleeplessness later.
Trick
Return worse.
Aphorism 59
“Homoeopathy excites only slight medicinal disease…”
Explanation
Small similar medicinal action removes natural disease gently.
Example
Small potentized dose curing chronic illness.
Trick
Small similar stimulus.
Aphorism 60
“Homoeopathic cure is permanent.”
Explanation
Once cured by similarity, disease does not return.
Example
Chronic eczema cured without recurrence.
Trick
Permanent restoration.
Aphorism 61
“The antagonistic method of employing medicines… does not cure, but only suppresses.”
Explanation
Treatment by opposites (antipathy) only gives temporary relief and does not remove disease from its root.
Example
Using strong painkillers removes pain temporarily but disease continues internally.
Trick
Opposite suppresses, not cures.
Aphorism 62
“The secondary action of medicines is opposite to the primary action.”
Explanation
After the first action of a drug, the body reacts in opposite direction (secondary action).
Example
Strong purgative causes constipation later.
Trick
Primary → Secondary opposite.
Aphorism 63
“Every agent that acts on the vitality… produces a primary action followed by secondary action.”
Explanation
All medicines create an initial effect and then the vital force produces a counter-reaction.
Example
Alcohol first excites, later causes dullness.
Trick
Drug action in two phases.
Aphorism 64
“The secondary action is the reaction of the vital force.”
Explanation
The body reacts against the medicinal effect to restore balance.
Example
After cooling medicine, body may produce heat.
Trick
Secondary = Vital reaction.
Aphorism 65
“In homoeopathic cure, only a slight medicinal disease is excited.”
Explanation
Small similar dose produces mild artificial disease to remove natural disease.
Example
Minimal potentized dose curing chronic complaint.
Trick
Mild artificial cure.
Aphorism 66
“Large doses create strong primary and secondary effects.”
Explanation
Bigger doses disturb the vital force more violently.
Example
Excess sedatives cause strong rebound insomnia.
Trick
Large dose = Strong reaction.
Aphorism 67
“Antipathic treatment requires repeated large doses.”
Explanation
Opposite treatment needs frequent repetition because relief is temporary.
Example
Repeated use of nasal drops.
Trick
Opposite needs repetition.
Aphorism 68
“Homoeopathic method alone is based on natural law.”
Explanation
Cure by similarity follows nature’s principle of similar diseases.
Example
Vaccination principle analogy.
Trick
Similarity = Natural law.
Aphorism 69
“In diseases, only the totality of symptoms is to be removed.”
Explanation
We must remove the complete symptom picture, not individual parts.
Example
Treating both mental and physical symptoms together.
Trick
Remove totality.
Aphorism 70
“All that a physician can know of disease consists solely in symptoms.”
Explanation
Disease cannot be known beyond its signs and symptoms.
Example
Diagnosis depends on observed complaints.
Trick
Symptoms = Disease knowledge.
Aphorism 71
“Diseases are of two kinds: acute and chronic.”
Explanation
Hahnemann classifies diseases into short-lasting (acute) and long-lasting (chronic).
Example
Fever is acute; psoriasis is chronic.
Trick
2 types: Acute & Chronic.
Aphorism 72
“Acute diseases are rapid in their course…”
Explanation
Acute diseases begin suddenly, progress quickly, and end either in recovery or death.
Example
Typhoid fever develops and resolves in weeks.
Trick
Acute = Fast course.
Aphorism 73
“Chronic diseases… are of such a nature that they can never be cured without medical treatment.”
Explanation
Chronic diseases persist and gradually worsen if untreated.
Example
Diabetes continues for years.
Trick
Chronic = Long lasting.
Aphorism 74
“Chronic diseases arise from chronic miasms.”
Explanation
Deep-rooted chronic diseases are caused by underlying miasmatic influences.
Example
Recurring skin eruptions linked to psora.
Trick
Chronic = Miasmatic.
Aphorism 75
“Among chronic diseases, the most important is psora.”
Explanation
Hahnemann considered psora the fundamental miasm behind many diseases.
Example
Long-standing itching disorders.
Trick
Psora = Main miasm.
Aphorism 76
“Syphilis and sycosis are other chronic miasms.”
Explanation
Besides psora, syphilis and sycosis also cause chronic diseases.
Example
Warts (sycosis), destructive ulcers (syphilis).
Trick
3 miasms: Psora, Syphilis, Sycosis.
Aphorism 77
“Acute diseases are often caused by exciting factors.”
Explanation
External triggers like cold, fright, injury cause acute illness.
Example
Fever after exposure to rain.
Trick
Acute = Exciting cause.
Aphorism 78
“Chronic diseases develop gradually and continuously.”
Explanation
They begin slowly and progress deeper over time.
Example
Gradual onset of arthritis.
Trick
Chronic = Slow progress.
Aphorism 79
“Chronic diseases, left to themselves, increase in severity.”
Explanation
Without proper treatment, chronic diseases worsen.
Example
Untreated eczema spreading over years.
Trick
Untreated = Worse.
Aphorism 80
“Psora is the oldest and most universal chronic miasm.”
Explanation
Psora is considered the root of many chronic disorders.
Example
Long history of functional disturbances.
Trick
Psora = Oldest root.
Aphorism 81
“Psora is the fundamental cause of innumerable chronic diseases.”
Explanation
Hahnemann states that many long-standing diseases originate from psoric miasm.
Example
Chronic skin troubles linked with digestive and mental symptoms.
Trick
Psora = Root of many diseases.
Aphorism 82
“The manifestations of psora are extremely varied.”
Explanation
Psora can express itself in many different symptom forms.
Example
Itching, anxiety, weakness, digestive problems.
Trick
Psora = Many forms.
Aphorism 83
“In investigating a case… the physician must carefully note the totality of symptoms.”
Explanation
Case taking must be complete and detailed.
Example
Recording mental, physical, general, and particular symptoms.
Trick
Complete case taking.
Aphorism 84
“The patient must narrate his complaints freely.”
Explanation
Doctor should allow patient to speak without interruption.
Example
Let patient describe headache in his own words.
Trick
Let patient speak.
Aphorism 85
“The physician should not interrupt unnecessarily.”
Explanation
Avoid leading questions at first stage.
Example
Do not suggest symptoms before patient mentions them.
Trick
No interruption.
Aphorism 86
“The physician notes down the exact expressions of the patient.”
Explanation
Symptoms must be recorded as told.
Example
Patient says ‘burning like fire’ – write same words.
Trick
Write exact words.
Aphorism 87
“After patient narration, physician may ask precise questions.”
Explanation
Clarification questions can be asked gently.
Example
Asking about time, modality, intensity.
Trick
Ask after narration.
Aphorism 88
“Symptoms should be arranged clearly.”
Explanation
Organize symptoms systematically for analysis.
Example
Mental → General → Particular.
Trick
Arrange properly.
Aphorism 89
“In acute diseases… inquiry must be rapid but careful.”
Explanation
Acute cases require quick but thorough case taking.
Example
Fever case with sudden onset.
Trick
Acute = Quick case taking.
Aphorism 90
“In chronic diseases… previous history must be explored.”
Explanation
Long past history and miasmatic background are important.
Example
Childhood skin eruptions in asthma patient.
Trick
Chronic = Deep history.
Aphorism 91
“In chronic diseases… the physician must inquire into the most minute details.”
Explanation
Every small symptom is important in chronic case taking.
Example
Asking about dreams, fears, cravings.
Trick
Chronic = Minute details.
Aphorism 92
“In acute diseases… the exciting cause must be investigated.”
Explanation
Finding the trigger helps remedy selection.
Example
Fever after getting wet in rain.
Trick
Find exciting cause.
Aphorism 93
“The physician should avoid leading questions.”
Explanation
Do not suggest symptoms to patient.
Example
Do not ask: ‘You have thirst, right?’
Trick
No suggestion.
Aphorism 94
“Attendants may provide additional information.”
Explanation
Relatives can give useful observations.
Example
Mother describing child’s behavior.
Trick
Use observer input.
Aphorism 95
“The physician must note changes after remedy.”
Explanation
Observe improvement or new symptoms carefully.
Example
Sleep improved after medicine.
Trick
Observe changes.
Aphorism 96
“Symptoms must be characteristic and peculiar.”
Explanation
Rare, strange, peculiar symptoms guide remedy choice.
Example
Headache better by tight bandage.
Trick
Peculiar symptoms important.
Aphorism 97
“Common symptoms are less useful for remedy selection.”
Explanation
General symptoms like fever, weakness are less decisive.
Example
Most fevers have heat.
Trick
Common = Less value.
Aphorism 98
“Particular symptoms help individualization.”
Explanation
Unique modalities and sensations are key.
Example
Cough worse at 3 AM.
Trick
Modalities matter.
Aphorism 99
“The totality must be compared with drug picture.”
Explanation
Match patient symptoms with proving symptoms.
Example
Compare Materia Medica picture.
Trick
Match totality.
Aphorism 100
“In epidemic diseases… observe the collective symptom picture.”
Explanation
Study common pattern in epidemic to find genus epidemicus.
Example
Common symptoms in dengue outbreak.
Trick
Epidemic = Collective totality.
Aphorism 101
“In epidemic diseases… each case must still be individually examined.”
Explanation
Even in epidemics, individual variations must be considered.
Example
Two dengue patients may need different remedies.
Trick
Epidemic but individualize.
Aphorism 102
“The collective symptoms of several cases form the complete picture of epidemic.”
Explanation
By studying many cases, the general remedy for epidemic can be found.
Example
Finding genus epidemicus.
Trick
Group study for epidemic.
Aphorism 103
“The totality of symptoms of a drug must be known from provings.”
Explanation
Drug picture comes from experiments on healthy persons.
Example
Belladonna proving shows fever symptoms.
Trick
Proving reveals drug picture.
Aphorism 104
“There is no other way of discovering medicinal powers than proving.”
Explanation
Only drug proving gives true knowledge of medicine.
Example
Testing drug on healthy volunteers.
Trick
Only proving works.
Aphorism 105
“The second point in the duty of physician is knowledge of instruments of cure.”
Explanation
Doctor must understand medicines thoroughly.
Example
Knowing remedy indications.
Trick
Know your medicines.
Aphorism 106
“The medicines must be tested on healthy individuals.”
Explanation
Proving must be done on healthy persons.
Example
Healthy volunteer taking remedy.
Trick
Healthy proving.
Aphorism 107
“Medicinal effects must be carefully observed.”
Explanation
All symptoms during proving must be recorded accurately.
Example
Noting mental and physical changes.
Trick
Record carefully.
Aphorism 108
“Pure effects of medicines must be distinguished from other influences.”
Explanation
Ensure symptoms are from drug, not from diet or environment.
Example
Avoid spicy food during proving.
Trick
Isolate drug action.
Aphorism 109
“Symptoms appear in different provers differently.”
Explanation
Not all provers show same symptoms.
Example
One prover shows headache, another shows nausea.
Trick
Variation in provers.
Aphorism 110
“Medicinal symptoms collected form Materia Medica.”
Explanation
All proving symptoms compiled create Materia Medica.
Example
Materia Medica Pura.
Trick
Proving → Materia Medica.
Aphorism 111
“The symptoms observed in provings are the only true indications of the drug.”
Explanation
Drug properties are known only through symptoms produced in healthy provers.
Example
If a drug produces vertigo in proving, it can cure similar vertigo.
Trick
Proving symptoms = Drug indication.
Aphorism 112
“In proving, the smallest dose sufficient to produce symptoms should be used.”
Explanation
Dose should be minimal to observe pure effects.
Example
Small potentized dose used in proving.
Trick
Small dose in proving.
Aphorism 113
“Different individuals show different symptoms during proving.”
Explanation
Drug acts differently depending on individual sensitivity.
Example
One prover develops skin rash, another insomnia.
Trick
Individual response varies.
Aphorism 114
“The totality of all observed symptoms constitutes the complete drug picture.”
Explanation
All symptoms from all provers together form full remedy profile.
Example
Combining mental and physical symptoms.
Trick
Collective proving = Full picture.
Aphorism 115
“Medicinal effects may appear immediately or later.”
Explanation
Some symptoms appear early, some after time.
Example
Headache first, rash later.
Trick
Immediate or delayed action.
Aphorism 116
“Primary and secondary effects must be distinguished.”
Explanation
Initial drug action and body’s reaction should be separated.
Example
Excitement first, depression later.
Trick
Primary vs Secondary.
Aphorism 117
“Medicines produce artificial disease states.”
Explanation
Drug creates temporary artificial symptoms.
Example
Arsenic causing burning pains.
Trick
Drug = Artificial disease.
Aphorism 118
“Medicinal diseases are similar to natural diseases.”
Explanation
Artificial drug symptoms resemble natural illness.
Example
Belladonna fever similar to natural fever.
Trick
Artificial mirrors natural.
Aphorism 119
“The more similar the medicine, the more certain the cure.”
Explanation
Closer similarity gives better therapeutic result.
Example
Exact remedy works deeply.
Trick
More similar = Better cure.
Aphorism 120
“Every medicine has its own peculiar action.”
Explanation
Each drug has unique sphere of action.
Example
Nux vomica acts strongly on digestive system.
Trick
Unique drug action.
Aphorism 121
“Every medicine exhibits particular effects on the human body.”
Explanation
Each remedy has definite and observable effects when proved.
Example
Pulsatilla causes mildness and changeable symptoms.
Trick
Each drug has fixed effects.
Aphorism 122
“These effects must be observed without prejudice.”
Explanation
Prover must note symptoms honestly without imagination.
Example
Recording exact sensation felt.
Trick
Observe without bias.
Aphorism 123
“During proving, the prover must avoid other medicinal influences.”
Explanation
No other drugs or strong substances should interfere.
Example
Avoid coffee or alcohol during proving.
Trick
No interference.
Aphorism 124
“Diet and regimen during proving must be simple.”
Explanation
Plain diet prevents confusion of symptoms.
Example
Simple food without spices.
Trick
Simple regimen.
Aphorism 125
“The prover must be healthy and sensitive.”
Explanation
Only healthy individuals can give reliable drug effects.
Example
Healthy volunteer for trial.
Trick
Healthy prover.
Aphorism 126
“Symptoms produced must be carefully written down.”
Explanation
Accurate documentation is essential.
Example
Writing time and intensity of headache.
Trick
Record everything.
Aphorism 127
“Effects on mind and body must both be observed.”
Explanation
Mental symptoms are as important as physical ones.
Example
Irritability along with gastric symptoms.
Trick
Mind + Body.
Aphorism 128
“Repeated small doses may develop full drug picture.”
Explanation
Gradual repetition may reveal more symptoms.
Example
Daily minimal dose showing new modalities.
Trick
Repeat small doses.
Aphorism 129
“Different potencies may show different effects.”
Explanation
Potentization changes action of medicine.
Example
Higher potency affecting mental plane.
Trick
Potency matters.
Aphorism 130
“The collection of pure effects forms reliable Materia Medica.”
Explanation
Only genuine proving symptoms build authentic drug knowledge.
Example
Materia Medica Pura compilation.
Trick
Pure proving = True Materia Medica.
Aphorism 131
“Each medicine develops a particular artificial disease in the healthy body.”
Explanation
When proved, every drug produces its own specific symptom picture.
Example
Belladonna produces throbbing headache and heat.
Trick
Drug creates its own picture.
Aphorism 132
“The more faithfully symptoms are observed, the more complete the drug picture.”
Explanation
Careful observation leads to accurate Materia Medica.
Example
Noting exact modality like worse from light.
Trick
Faithful observation.
Aphorism 133
“The physician must know the characteristic effects of medicines.”
Explanation
Doctor must understand key peculiar symptoms of each remedy.
Example
Arsenicum – burning pains better by heat.
Trick
Know keynotes.
Aphorism 134
“Only symptoms observed in healthy provers are reliable.”
Explanation
Clinical speculation is not enough; proving is necessary.
Example
Drug not proved cannot be prescribed confidently.
Trick
Proving gives reliability.
Aphorism 135
“The third point of physician’s duty is proper application of remedy.”
Explanation
After knowing disease and medicine, doctor must apply correctly.
Example
Selecting right potency and dose.
Trick
Apply correctly.
Aphorism 136
“The remedy must be chosen according to similarity.”
Explanation
Selection depends on totality matching drug picture.
Example
Matching patient restlessness with Arsenicum.
Trick
Select by similarity.
Aphorism 137
“The most similar remedy must be given alone.”
Explanation
Single remedy principle.
Example
Do not mix two remedies together.
Trick
Single remedy.
Aphorism 138
“No more than one simple medicinal substance at a time.”
Explanation
Combination therapy is not allowed.
Example
Avoid polypharmacy.
Trick
One remedy only.
Aphorism 139
“The smallest dose is sufficient to cure.”
Explanation
Minimal dose prevents aggravation.
Example
Single globule of high potency.
Trick
Minimum dose.
Aphorism 140
“Large doses may cause harm.”
Explanation
Excess medicine disturbs vital force strongly.
Example
Repeated crude doses worsening symptoms.
Trick
Avoid large doses.
Aphorism 141
“The dose of the homoeopathic remedy cannot be prepared too small.”
Explanation
The smaller the dose, the safer and more gentle the cure.
Example
High potency single globule curing chronic case.
Trick
Smaller dose = Safer cure.
Aphorism 142
“The medicine must be highly potentized to act dynamically.”
Explanation
Potentization increases dynamic power of drug.
Example
30C acting deeper than crude extract.
Trick
Potency increases power.
Aphorism 143
“Medicines must be administered in the most suitable form.”
Explanation
Remedy form (liquid, globule) should suit patient.
Example
Liquid dose for sensitive patient.
Trick
Proper form matters.
Aphorism 144
“The physician must carefully observe the action of the remedy.”
Explanation
After prescribing, changes must be noted.
Example
Watching improvement in generals.
Trick
Observe after dose.
Aphorism 145
“If improvement follows, repetition must be cautious.”
Explanation
Do not repeat remedy unnecessarily during improvement.
Example
Wait while patient improves steadily.
Trick
Do not repeat early.
Aphorism 146
“The homoeopathic remedy acts by replacing the natural disease.”
Explanation
Artificial similar disease removes natural one.
Example
Correct remedy removing chronic complaint.
Trick
Artificial replaces natural.
Aphorism 147
“The more exact the similarity, the more certain the cure.”
Explanation
Precise match ensures better outcome.
Example
Exact mental and physical match.
Trick
Exact match cures.
Aphorism 148
“The remedy must be adapted to the individuality of the patient.”
Explanation
Constitution and temperament matter.
Example
Different remedy for two asthma patients.
Trick
Individualization.
Aphorism 149
“Even the smallest homoeopathic dose can produce powerful effect.”
Explanation
Minimal dose is sufficient due to dynamic action.
Example
Single dose causing marked improvement.
Trick
Small dose powerful.
Aphorism 150
“If disease is recent and acute, cure is more rapid.”
Explanation
Acute cases respond quickly to correct remedy.
Example
Recent fever cured in short time.
Trick
Acute = Fast cure.
Aphorism 151
“In searching for a homoeopathic remedy, the more striking, singular, uncommon symptoms are chiefly to be considered.”
Explanation
Rare and peculiar symptoms guide remedy selection more than common symptoms.
Example
Headache better by tight bandage is important.
Trick
Peculiar symptoms first.
Aphorism 152
“Common symptoms… are of little importance in choosing the remedy.”
Explanation
General symptoms like fever or weakness occur in many diseases and are less useful.
Example
Almost all fevers have heat.
Trick
Common = Less value.
Aphorism 153
“In this search… the characteristic symptoms must be especially noted.”
Explanation
Characteristic modalities and sensations are decisive.
Example
Cough worse at 3 AM.
Trick
Characteristic decides.
Aphorism 154
“If a remedy is nearly homoeopathic, improvement follows.”
Explanation
Even close similarity produces benefit.
Example
Partial similarity giving partial relief.
Trick
Near similar helps.
Aphorism 155
“When remedy is perfectly similar, cure is rapid and complete.”
Explanation
Exact similarity brings ideal cure.
Example
Perfect match removing chronic disease fully.
Trick
Perfect similar = Perfect cure.
Aphorism 156
“The more minute the dose, the less danger of aggravation.”
Explanation
Minimal dose prevents excessive medicinal reaction.
Example
Single globule instead of repeated crude doses.
Trick
Minimum avoids aggravation.
Aphorism 157
“Slight homoeopathic aggravation may appear at beginning.”
Explanation
Temporary mild increase of symptoms can occur before improvement.
Example
Pain slightly worse first day, then better.
Trick
Mild aggravation is good sign.
Aphorism 158
“This aggravation is short and followed by improvement.”
Explanation
Initial worsening is brief in correct prescription.
Example
Fever rises slightly before settling.
Trick
Short aggravation.
Aphorism 159
“In chronic disease, aggravation may be more gradual.”
Explanation
Chronic cases may show slower reaction.
Example
Gradual increase then steady improvement.
Trick
Chronic = Slow reaction.
Aphorism 160
“If aggravation is strong and long, remedy was too large or wrong.”
Explanation
Severe aggravation indicates improper dosing or incorrect remedy.
Example
Symptoms worsening for many days.
Trick
Strong aggravation = Error.
Aphorism 161
“If the symptoms of the remedy correspond only partially, only partial relief follows.”
Explanation
Incomplete similarity gives incomplete cure.
Example
Headache better but digestion unchanged.
Trick
Partial similar = Partial cure.
Aphorism 162
“If two remedies seem suitable, the more similar must be chosen.”
Explanation
Always select the remedy that matches more characteristic symptoms.
Example
Choosing between Bryonia and Rhus tox based on modalities.
Trick
Choose most similar.
Aphorism 163
“If improvement begins, the remedy must not be repeated.”
Explanation
Repetition during improvement may spoil action.
Example
Patient improving steadily—wait.
Trick
Never repeat during progress.
Aphorism 164
“If new symptoms appear, remedy was not suitable.”
Explanation
Appearance of unfamiliar symptoms shows wrong prescription.
Example
New skin rash after remedy.
Trick
New symptoms = Wrong remedy.
Aphorism 165
“If only some symptoms remain, a more suitable remedy may be required.”
Explanation
After partial cure, re-evaluate totality.
Example
Chronic case showing new clear picture.
Trick
Reassess totality.
Aphorism 166
“The second prescription must be based on new symptom picture.”
Explanation
Do not repeat mechanically; observe fresh totality.
Example
Change remedy after symptom shift.
Trick
Second prescription = New totality.
Aphorism 167
“In acute disease, remedy may need repetition.”
Explanation
Acute cases may require more frequent dosing.
Example
High fever requiring repeated doses.
Trick
Acute = Repeat carefully.
Aphorism 168
“In chronic disease, repetition must be cautious.”
Explanation
Chronic cases need careful interval between doses.
Example
Single dose followed by waiting.
Trick
Chronic = Wait and watch.
Aphorism 169
“If improvement ceases, repetition may be necessary.”
Explanation
When action of remedy stops, dose can be repeated.
Example
Progress stops after weeks.
Trick
Repeat only when action stops.
Aphorism 170
“If symptoms change entirely, select a new remedy.”
Explanation
Complete change of symptom picture demands new prescription.
Example
Migraine replaced by gastric issues.
Trick
Change picture = Change remedy.
Aphorism 171
“In one-sided diseases… few prominent symptoms are present.”
Explanation
Some diseases show only limited clear symptoms, making remedy selection difficult.
Example
Chronic headache without other marked symptoms.
Trick
One-sided case.
Aphorism 172
“In such cases, the most prominent symptoms must guide.”
Explanation
Use the few available characteristic symptoms for selection.
Example
Headache always worse from sun exposure.
Trick
Use key symptom.
Aphorism 173
“After remedy, hidden symptoms may appear.”
Explanation
Correct treatment may bring suppressed symptoms to surface.
Example
Old skin eruption returning.
Trick
Old symptoms return.
Aphorism 174
“This is a favorable sign.”
Explanation
Return of old symptoms indicates cure progressing outward.
Example
Skin eruption reappears before asthma improves.
Trick
Return = Good sign.
Aphorism 175
“If symptoms are entirely peculiar to one organ…”
Explanation
Local diseases must still be considered part of whole.
Example
Chronic eye inflammation.
Trick
Local = Whole disease.
Aphorism 176
“Local diseases are not merely local.”
Explanation
They are expression of internal disorder.
Example
Skin disease reflects internal miasm.
Trick
No purely local disease.
Aphorism 177
“External applications are not sufficient.”
Explanation
Local treatment alone cannot cure internal disease.
Example
Ointment for eczema without internal remedy.
Trick
Avoid suppression.
Aphorism 178
“True cure must be internal and general.”
Explanation
Remedy must act on whole organism.
Example
Internal remedy curing skin complaint.
Trick
Internal cure.
Aphorism 179
“If local symptoms disappear suddenly, disease may go deeper.”
Explanation
Suppression can drive disease inward.
Example
Skin cleared, asthma begins.
Trick
Suppression danger.
Aphorism 180
“Homoeopathic remedy cures both local and general symptoms.”
Explanation
Proper remedy removes internal and external manifestations together.
Example
Skin heals while general health improves.
Trick
Total cure.
Aphorism 181
“In local diseases of recent origin… internal treatment is necessary.”
Explanation
Even recent local complaints need internal homoeopathic remedy.
Example
Recent boil treated with internal remedy.
Trick
Internal always needed.
Aphorism 182
“External applications should be avoided in true cure.”
Explanation
Topical treatment may suppress symptoms.
Example
Steroid cream suppressing eczema.
Trick
Avoid local suppression.
Aphorism 183
“When internal cure begins, local symptoms improve naturally.”
Explanation
As vital force restores balance, local issues heal.
Example
Skin clears after correct remedy.
Trick
Internal cure heals local.
Aphorism 184
“If disease is purely surgical, mechanical aid is required.”
Explanation
Structural injuries may need surgery.
Example
Fracture requiring bone setting.
Trick
Mechanical problem → Mechanical help.
Aphorism 185
“Removal of external cause is first step.”
Explanation
Maintain cause must be eliminated.
Example
Removing splinter from wound.
Trick
Remove cause first.
Aphorism 186
“After removal of cause, remedy completes cure.”
Explanation
Medicine restores balance after obstacle removed.
Example
Wound healing after cleaning and remedy.
Trick
Cause removed + Remedy.
Aphorism 187
“Local diseases from external injury are partly surgical.”
Explanation
Trauma cases need both surgery and remedy.
Example
Deep cut needing stitching and Arnica.
Trick
Injury = Dual approach.
Aphorism 188
“In such cases, homoeopathic remedy aids recovery.”
Explanation
Remedy supports healing process.
Example
Arnica for trauma recovery.
Trick
Remedy supports healing.
Aphorism 189
“Dynamic diseases require dynamic treatment.”
Explanation
Internal disease must be treated with dynamic medicine.
Example
Chronic eczema treated internally.
Trick
Dynamic cures dynamic.
Aphorism 190
“Purely external diseases are rare.”
Explanation
Most diseases involve internal vital disturbance.
Example
Skin complaint linked with digestion.
Trick
Rarely purely local.
Aphorism 191
“Diseases of long standing are mostly chronic.”
Explanation
Long-lasting diseases usually have deep internal origin.
Example
Chronic arthritis lasting years.
Trick
Long disease = Chronic.
Aphorism 192
“Chronic diseases arise from chronic miasms.”
Explanation
Persistent diseases come from deep-rooted causes.
Example
Repeated skin eruptions.
Trick
Miasm cause.
Aphorism 193
“Without removing miasm, cure is incomplete.”
Explanation
Root cause must be treated for permanent cure.
Example
Temporary relief but relapse occurs.
Trick
Remove root.
Aphorism 194
“True chronic cure requires anti-miasmatic remedy.”
Explanation
Deep acting remedies are needed.
Example
Sulphur in chronic skin case.
Trick
Deep remedy needed.
Aphorism 195
“Acute diseases are rapid in course.”
Explanation
Acute illness develops and ends quickly.
Example
Flu lasting few days.
Trick
Fast disease.
Aphorism 196
“Acute diseases often arise from exciting causes.”
Explanation
Sudden factors trigger them.
Example
Cold wind causing fever.
Trick
Exciting cause.
Aphorism 197
“In acute cases, remedy must act quickly.”
Explanation
Rapid action is required to restore health.
Example
Belladonna in sudden fever.
Trick
Quick remedy.
Aphorism 198
“In epidemic diseases, common symptoms guide.”
Explanation
Characteristic symptoms of epidemic help remedy choice.
Example
Dengue epidemic pattern.
Trick
Epidemic totality.
Aphorism 199
“Each epidemic has its own character.”
Explanation
No two epidemics are identical.
Example
Different flu seasons differ.
Trick
Unique epidemic.
Aphorism 200
“Remedy for epidemic must match total symptoms.”
Explanation
Medicine chosen according to collective symptom picture.
Example
Genus epidemicus remedy.
Trick
Match totality.