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Homœopathic Links 2013; 26(3): 196-199
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1350642
POSOLOGY
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Homeopathic Posology

Trupti Laxmi Swain , India
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Publication Date:
02 September 2013 (online)

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Summary

The subject of the dose is an integral part of homeopathy. The three essential elements of the system are the principle, the remedy and the dose. Posology is one of the cardinal principles. The article discusses various aspects of homeopathic posology – viz. its types, indication, administration – and distinguishes it from regular medicine. In addition, vital factors such as potency selection, dose repetition and duration are discussed.

Key words

Posology - Potency - Dose - Repetition of dose
 

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