ORGANON OF MEDICINE
ORGANON OF MEDICINE IS THE CORE PHILOSOPHICAL SUBJECT IN HOMOEOPATHY THAT DEALS WITH THE PRINCIPLES, LAWS, AND DOCTRINES OF HOMOEOPATHIC SCIENCE AS LAID DOWN BY DR. SAMUEL HAHNEMANN, THE FOUNDER OF HOMOEOPATHY. IT PROVIDES THE THEORETICAL FOUNDATION FOR UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF DISEASE, HEALTH, CURE, AND THE APPLICATION OF HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES IN A SCIENTIFIC AND RATIONAL MANNER.
Key Topics Covered: The subject covers aphorisms from Hahnemann’s Organon of Medicine, concepts of vital force, miasms (chronic diseases), law of similars, drug dynamization, individualization, single remedy, minimum dose, and philosophy of cure. It also includes the evolution of medical thought, comparison with other medical systems, and rational interpretation of symptoms.
Importance: Organon of Medicine is essential for understanding how and why homoeopathy works. It helps students build the right mindset for case-taking, analysis, and remedy selection. This subject shapes the ethical and philosophical base of a homoeopathic practitioner, guiding them to treat patients holistically and in alignment with natural healing laws.
Learning Methods: The subject is taught through detailed study of aphorisms, classroom discussions, explanation of philosophical concepts, clinical application, and case examples. Students are encouraged to correlate theory with clinical practice, understand patient individuality, and apply homoeopathic principles in real-life situations.