Posted by stjames on August 13, 2003, at 13:38:23
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Tips folder on herbs » Dr. Bob, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 12, 2003, at 13:50:08
> I'd say a different folder makes more sense for the homeopathic remedies, as they operate under the principle that "like treats like", while herbs operate under the principle that "opposite treats like". i.e. in homeopathy, extremely minute doses of poison nut may be given over time in order to treat the exact same symptom-set that high doses of poison nut would provoke (e.g. nausea, vomiting)... very similar in a way to immunization; herbology, OTOH, is just like orthodox psychiatry -- if you're having trouble sleeping, take an herb that makes you sleepy.
But the "theory of likes" is more than that.
Lower concentrations, to the point a just a few
molecules in solution, have a greater effect than higher concentrations. This is where the "theory of likes totally" goes against science.
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