Homeopathic Pharmacy & Remedy Preparation Flashcards

What is the dilution ratio used in each step of the centesimal (C) potency scale?

Answer: 1:100

The centesimal scale uses a 1:100 dilution ratio at each step, meaning one part of the substance is diluted in 99 parts of diluent.

What process does Hahnemann describe as essential to activate the medicinal properties of a diluted substance?

Answer: Succussion

Succussion — vigorous shaking with impact — is Hahnemann's method for dynamizing each dilution step and releasing the remedy's medicinal power.

Which process is used to prepare homeopathic remedies from insoluble substances such as gold or silica?

Answer: Trituration

Trituration is the process of grinding insoluble substances with lactose in a mortar and pestle to reduce particle size before further dilution.

What is a homeopathic mother tincture (Ø)?

Answer: The first alcoholic extract of a medicinal substance before potentization

A mother tincture is the initial alcoholic extract of a medicinal substance, serving as the starting point from which potencies are prepared.

How many succussions per step did Hahnemann recommend in the 6th edition of the Organon for LM potencies?

Answer: 10

In the 6th edition of the Organon, Hahnemann specified 10 succussions per step when preparing LM (Q) potencies.

In the decimal (X or D) potency scale, what is the dilution ratio per step?

Answer: 1:10

The decimal scale uses a 1:10 ratio, meaning one part substance is added to 9 parts diluent at each step of the potentization process.

What diluent does Hahnemann recommend for liquid potency preparation in the Organon?

Answer: Rectified spirit (alcohol) or water-alcohol mixture

Hahnemann recommended rectified spirit (alcohol) or a water-alcohol mixture as the diluent for preparing liquid potencies.