Introduction:
Our first evaluation of fundamental research into the physics and physiology of Ultra
High Dilution (UHD) was conducted in 1994. Since then, in 2003, Becker-Witt et al.1 conducted a more systematic evaluation of the literature and established the Score
for Assessment of Physical Experiments on Homeopathy (SAPEH). While this evaluation
focused on experimental methodologies, Stock-Schröer et al.,2 in 2009, formulated a detailed guideline for authors on Reporting Experiments in
Homeopathic Basic research (REHBaR) to promote a high standard in research as well
as in its communication in scientific literature.
Method:
In this paper, we evaluate publications on basic research into the physics of UHD
since the decade following the presentation of the SAPEH score (2004–2014), and present
the state of progress in this field.
Results:
Fundamental research into the physics of UHD has been reported at a steady rate over
the past 60 years. Reported research of high quality as per SAPEH scoring appears
to be still the exception rather than standard.
Conclusion:
Considering the importance of a fundamental understanding of what makes a UHD preparation,
results of this study suggest that it may be beneficial to this field of fundamental
research if grant challenges are approached in strategic way similar to other grant
challenges in science.
Keywords
Assessment - Criteria catalogue - Fundamental research - Guideline - UHD
