What are the differences between Materia Medica & Repertory?
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In short Materia Medica and Repertory are two different concepts, often used in the field of homeopathy. Materia Medica is a Latin term from the history of pharmacy for the body of collected knowledge about the therapeutic properties of any substance used for healing, i.e., medications. It encompassRead more
In short
Materia Medica and Repertory are two different concepts, often used in the field of homeopathy.
Materia Medica is a Latin term from the history of pharmacy for the body of collected knowledge about the therapeutic properties of any substance used for healing, i.e., medications. It encompasses all-natural substances – plants, minerals, animals, and synthetically created compounds.
On the other hand, a repertory is a reference book used by homeopaths to find a substance that matches the patient’s symptoms as closely as possible. It’s a sort of therapeutic guide that lists symptoms (RUBRICS) and the substances that have been found to provoke and cure them.
So, in summary, Materia Medica is the collection of substances used for healing, while Repertory is a tool for finding the most appropriate substance to use in a particular case.
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