Nature vs. Nurture in Homeopathy: Toward an Environmental View of Homeopathic Space

Summary

This article presents an environmental approach to homeopathic case analysis. Rather than focusing on “nature” based familial classifications, it explores the use of “nurture” based biomes. The Desert is chosen as a representative biome and themes, sensations and energies are explored for this particular biome. A case example of hyperlipidemia is presented using the desert biome classification and the remedy Carnegia gigantea (Saguaro Cactus) was prescribed curatively.

Key words

Nature vs. nurture - Biome - Desert - Homeopathy - Carnegiea gigantea

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