Homœopathic medicines are being increasingly scrutinized by regulatory authorities.
There is considerable variation in methods of preparation and no generally accepted
standard. The authors have tested 55 different mother tinctures for anti-bacterial
activity against Staphylococcus aureus, using a previously described method. Twenty mother tinctures were available from
more than one manufacturer. In 40% there were significant differences in anti-bacterial
activity between tinctures from different manufacturers.
Key Words
Standardization - Bioassay - Anti-bacterial activity - Mother tinctures
