💊 Homeopathic Potency & Dosage Reference

Complete guide to all homeopathic medicine forms — Mother Tincture, Decimal (X), Centesimal (C), LM potencies, and special preparations. Based on Organon principles.

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💊 Centesimal Potencies (C / CH Scale)

1:100 dilution ratio. Most commonly used system. Dynamic action on vital force.

6CVery Low
✅ Best For:

Physical symptoms, children, sensitive patients, starting treatment

🔄 Repetition:

3-4 times daily

⚠️ Usually Avoid:

Deep-seated chronic mental cases

12CLow
✅ Best For:

Mild acute, elderly, cautious prescribing

🔄 Repetition:

2-3 times daily

⚠️ Usually Avoid:

Cases needing deep constitutional action

30CMedium
✅ Best For:

Most acute conditions, fever, pain, infections, first-aid

🔄 Repetition:

3 times daily (acute) or once daily (chronic)

⚠️ Usually Avoid:

Very sensitive patients may need lower

200CHigh
✅ Best For:

Strong acute, mental symptoms, constitutional hints

🔄 Repetition:

Single dose or once weekly

⚠️ Usually Avoid:

Frequent repetition risks, structural pathology

1MVery High
✅ Best For:

Constitutional treatment, deep-seated chronic, mental clarity

🔄 Repetition:

Single dose, wait 4-6 weeks

⚠️ Usually Avoid:

Unclear picture, structural changes, palliation

10MUltra High
✅ Best For:

Deep constitutional, miasmatic layers

🔄 Repetition:

Single dose, wait months

⚠️ Usually Avoid:

Without clear indication, uncertain diagnosis

50MExtreme
✅ Best For:

Rare cases, deep miasmatic work

🔄 Repetition:

Single dose, wait very long

⚠️ Usually Avoid:

General practice, unclear cases

🧮 Potency Decision Support (Educational)

🔒 What This Guide Cannot Do

Understanding the limits of any educational tool is as important as understanding its content. This guide is designed to educate, not prescribe.

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Cannot replace proper case-taking and individualization

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Cannot select the correct remedy — only potency guidance after remedy is chosen

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Cannot assess miasmatic depth or constitutional type

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Cannot evaluate structural vs functional pathology

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Cannot determine when to refer to conventional medicine

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Cannot account for previous treatment history or suppression

A qualified homeopathic practitioner considers many factors beyond potency — remedy selection, miasmatic background, patient sensitivity, previous treatment, and totality of symptoms.

⚠️ Common Potency Mistakes in Practice

Learning from common errors is often more valuable than learning rules. These are patterns frequently seen that can hinder good outcomes.

❌ Jumping to high potency without clear indication
Why it's problematic: Higher potency requires clearer symptom picture. Unclear cases often do better with lower potencies where observation is easier.
✓ Better approach: Start with 30C in uncertain cases; move up only when the remedy is clearly indicated.
❌ Repeating 200C or higher too frequently
Why it's problematic: High potencies need time to act. Frequent repetition can disturb the vital force or mask the remedy action.
✓ Better approach: 200C is often given as single dose. Wait and observe before repeating.
❌ Mixing Mother Tincture with high potency carelessly
Why it's problematic: They work on different planes. Combining without understanding can confuse the case and make assessment difficult.
✓ Better approach: Use one approach based on case requirements; understand the purpose of each.
❌ Using LM potencies without understanding proper administration
Why it's problematic: LM requires specific dilution and succussion method. Dry doses of LM lose the scale's advantage.
✓ Better approach: Learn the water dosing method with succussion before using LM.
❌ Changing potency or remedy too quickly
Why it's problematic: Homeopathic action takes time. Impatience leads to polypharmacy and confused cases.
✓ Better approach: Wait for the remedy to act fully before making changes. Patience is therapeutic.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Mother Tincture and potentized medicine?

Mother Tincture (Ø) is the crude extract containing material substance, acting on physical/organ level. Potentized medicines (6C, 30C, etc.) are diluted and succussed, acting on dynamic/vital force level. They work differently and are chosen based on case requirements.

When should I use LM potencies instead of C potencies?

LM potencies are ideal for: sensitive patients, chronic diseases requiring daily dosing, cases where aggravation must be minimized, and hypersensitive constitutions. C potencies are better for acute conditions or when infrequent dosing is preferred.

What is the difference between 30C and 200C potency?

30C is medium potency suitable for most acute conditions, repeated frequently. 200C is higher, acts deeper on mental/emotional levels, given as single dose or weekly. Higher potency means deeper action, not stronger medicine.

Are X (Decimal) potencies weaker than C (Centesimal)?

Not exactly weaker—they work differently. X potencies have more material substance and act more on tissue level. C potencies are more dynamized and act on functional/mental levels. 6X tissue salts work beautifully for cell nutrition.

How often should I repeat the dose?

Depends on potency and case type. Low potencies (6C, 6X): 3-4 times daily. Medium (30C): acute=every 2-4 hours, chronic=once daily. High (200C+): single dose, wait for response. LM: daily with succussion. Stop when symptoms improve.

Can I take Mother Tincture with potentized medicine?

Generally, yes, but they serve different purposes. Mother Tinctures support organs, potencies act on vital force. Space them apart. In classical homeopathy, a single well-chosen potentized remedy is preferred over combinations.

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⚠️ Educational Disclaimer

This Potency & Dosage Reference provides educational information based on classical homeopathic literature (Organon of Medicine, Kent's Lectures, Boericke's Materia Medica). It does not constitute medical advice or prescription. Potency and dosage selection requires professional case-taking. Always consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner for treatment.