Frequently asked questions

Homeopathy is a 200-year-old system of medicine that uses very small doses of natural substances to stimulate the body’s own healing response. A remedy is chosen because, in larger amounts, it would produce symptoms similar to the ones the person has — the principle of “like cures like”. It is not herbalism and not a supplement: the medicines are prepared by repeated dilution and succussion, and are regulated as drugs in the United States. Read the full guide →

You match the remedy to the whole picture of symptoms, not just the diagnosis. Two people with the same cold may need different medicines depending on how they feel — restless or sluggish, thirsty or not, better in fresh air or worse. Our Shop by Health Concern pages narrow it down for you, and Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines walks you through it step by step. Other books are also helpful.

You match the remedy to the whole picture of symptoms, not just the diagnosis. Two people with the same cold may need different medicines depending on how they feel — restless or sluggish, thirsty or not, better in fresh air or worse. Our Shop by Health Concern pages narrow it down for you, and Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines walks you through it step by step. Other books are also helpful.

Potency is the number on the label — 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M or LM. Higher numbers are more dilute, not stronger doses. For everyday home use, 30C is the usual starting point; 6C and 12C suit gentler or more frequent dosing, and 200C is generally for experienced users and practitioners. You will benefit by learning more about homeopathy. Here’s a wide selection of articles to teach you important things about homeopathy.

Potency is the number on the label — 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M or LM. Higher numbers are more dilute, not stronger doses. For everyday home use, 30C is the usual starting point; 6C and 12C suit gentler or more frequent dosing, and 200C is generally for experienced users and practitioners. You will benefit by learning more about homeopathy. Here’s a wide selection of articles to teach you important things about homeopathy.

Home prescribing suits everyday acute complaints. For anything chronic, recurring or complicated — and for serious or worsening illness, where you should also see your physician — a professional homeopath takes the whole case. Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH, sees all of his patients by Zoom or telephone, so you can work with him from anywhere in the world. Information about homeopathic consultations with Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH → Learn more about finding a professional homeopath, its cost, and how to find a good homeopath.

Home prescribing suits everyday acute complaints. For anything chronic, recurring or complicated — and for serious or worsening illness, where you should also see your physician — a professional homeopath takes the whole case. Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH, sees all of his patients by Zoom or telephone, so you can work with him from anywhere in the world. Information about homeopathic consultations with Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH → Learn more about finding a professional homeopath, its cost, and how to find a good homeopath.

A Family Medicine Kit plus Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines. Between them you have the common remedies for fevers, injuries, coughs and upsets, and a book that tells you which to reach for. If you only ever buy one medicine, make it Arnica montana 30C. See the kits →

A Family Medicine Kit plus Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines. Between them you have the common remedies for fevers, injuries, coughs and upsets, and a book that tells you which to reach for. If you only ever buy one medicine, make it Arnica montana 30C. See the kits →