A New Look at Collective Insects

Summary

Insects that live in highly organized colonies such as honeybees and ants have achieved a pinnacle of biological development. These insects are biologically successful because of their highly developed sensitivity and capacity for linear, algorithmic problem-solving. Homeopathically, remedies made from these insects may have particular import in the treatment of mental symptoms such as degenerative brain disorders, communication difficulties, and memory loss. The recent proving of Apis regina as well as the old provings of honeybee and ant bear this out.

Key words

Insects - Arthropods - Apis regina - Apis mellifica - Formica rufa - Super organism - Eusociality - Linear thinking - Order - Communication

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