The idea behind homeopathy is interesting: “In homeopathy, illness is seen as an outward expression of the true, underlying problem. A person experiencing a problem with his or her health will show a collection of outward indications (symptoms) that are particular to the person. According to the law of similars, a substance that can cause a set of symptoms when given to a healthy person can also help a person who is ill if he or she exhibits the same set of symptoms. In other words, the similar substance promotes healing by gently nudging the body’s natural healing mechanisms.” (taken from here)
In other words, if you have a runny nose, you should take something that would cause a runny nose in someone who doesn’t have the runny nose. As a result, your body will get around to noticing that you currently have a runny nose and then bring out the heavy artillary to get rid of the runny nose.
The substances in the homeopathic remedy are given power by a series of
dilutions and shakings. So, start with a bunch of stuff. dilute it by
adding nine parts of water to one part of the stuff. Shake. Take one part
of the now diluted stuff. Add nine parts water. Shake. Take one part of
the resulting mixture. Add nine parts water. Shake. Etc. Etc.
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