Remedies form the core of homeopathic practice.
Most homeopathic research focuses on the development of new
remedies. New remedies are tested worldwide during provings
to help homeopaths understand their characteristics. During
a proving, highly diluted homeopathically prepared substances
are administered to healthy volunteers (provers). The effects
(symptoms) experienced and observed by these provers are then
accurately recorded and published.
In 1795, the first proving was conducted by
Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy, on China
officinalis, a medicine historically used to cure malaria.
Today, homeopathically prepared China
is sometimes used to help with symptoms similar to those experienced
during malaria such as: diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fevers
and headaches. The continued development of new remedies through
provings is an important component of expanding homeopathy’s
effectiveness as a healing therapy. Listed below are provings
conducted by the Homeopathy School of Colorado.
