German comments on
REVISED DRAFT for discussion 2011
LIST OF TERMS USED IN HOMEOPATHY
Related to homeopathic medicinal products
as defined by Directive 2001/83/EC, as amended.
Note:
It should be generally discussed whether the translation of terms in national languages should
be the verbal translation or the correct national term.
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Introduction:
Following the mandate of the Homeopathic Medicinal Products Working Group (HMPWG),
the group shall be a forum for exchange of regulatory and scientific expertise regarding
the assessment of the quality and safety of homeopathic medicinal products for human
and veterinary use in the Member States, and provide guidance on the assessment of
homeopathic medicinal products by Competent Authorities. For reasons of harmonization,
a list of terms used in homeopathy is drafted, which shall be published.
Inclusion of terms specific to homeopathy and homeopathic therapy is not a result of any
scientific evaluation, or endorsement, but is exclusively based on the homeopathic
therapy as it is traditionally used in Member States.
The first chapter contains definitions derived from European legislation or from the
European Pharmacopoeia or national pharmacopoeias officially used in Member States.
The second chapter lists definitions from other references. For each chapter, terms are
presented in alphabetical order. If possible, the text of the definitions is also given in the
original European language of the official reference, and the pharmaceutical or medical
background is clarified.
Chapter 1
List of terms defined by European legislation and the European
Pharmacopoeia or national pharmacopoeias, officially used in
Member States.
Chapter 2
Other definitions
Chapter 3
References
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CHAPTER 1
Definitions from European legislation and from European Pharmacopoeia or in
absence thereof, from national pharmacopoeias officially used in Member States.
1. Dosage forms:
A dosage form of a homeopathic preparation complies with any relevant dosage form
monograph in the European Pharmacopoeia, and with the following:
- for the purpose of dosage forms for homeopathic use, “active substances” are
considered to be dilutions or triturations of homeopathic stocks.
- these dosage forms are prepared using appropriate excipients
- A test for uniformity of content or uniformity of dosage units can be required.
Dosage form: Pillule
See under “Pillule”
Dosage form: Tablet
See under “Tablet”
Dosage form: Drops
See under “Oral drops, solution”
Dosage form: Gel
See under “Gel”
Dosage form: Cream
See under “Cream”
Dosage form: Oral powders
See under “Oral powder”
Reference:
European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038
2. Glycerol macerates:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Glycerolmazerat
Macérat glycériné
Macerati glicerici
Glycerinemaceraat
Glycerol macerates are liquid preparations obtained from raw materials of botanical,
zoological or human origin by using glycerol or a mixture of glycerol and either alcohol of
a suitable concentration or a solution of sodium chloride of a suitable concentration.
Reference:
3.
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038
Herbal drugs for homeopathic preparations
Pflanzliche Drogen für homöopathische Zubereitungen
Drogues végétales pour préparations homéopathiques
Droghe vegetali per preparazioni omeopatiche
Plantaardige bestanddelen voor homeopathische bereiding
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Synonyms: botanical substances, herbal substances
Herbal drugs for homeopathic preparations are mainly whole plants or parts of plants,
fragmented or broken, and include algae, fungi or lichens in an unprocessed state,
usually in fresh form. The state, fresh or dried, in which the drug is used, is defined in
the individual monograph of the European Pharmacopoeia, or in its absence, in the
individual monograph of an official national Pharmacopoeia of a Member state. In the
absence of such a monograph, the state in which the herbal drug is used has to be
defined. Certain exudates that have not been subjected to a specific treatment are also
considered to be herbal drugs for homeopathic preparations.
Herbal drugs for homeopathic preparations are precisely defined by the botanical
scientific name of the source species (in Latin) according to the binomial system (genus,
species, variety and author).
Reference:
European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 2045
4. Methods of preparation of homeopathic stocks and potentisation:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL :
Vorschriften zur Herstellung homöopathischer konzentrierter Zubereitungen und
zur Potenzierung
Méthodes de fabrication homéopathiques
Metodi di produzione omeopatici
Homeopathische bereidingsmethodes
Homeopathic stocks are prepared, using suitable methods, from raw materials that
comply with the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia monograph Homeopathic
preparations (Ph.Eur. 1038). The methods described in the European Pharmacopoeia,
combined with established methods for potentisation, are examples of methods.
Homeopathic manufacturing methods described in an official national pharmacopoeia of a
Member State may equally be used.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 2371
5.
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NL:
Homeopathic medicinal product:
Homöopathisches Arzneimittel
Médicament homéopathique
Medicinale omeopatico
Homeopathisch geneesmiddel
Synonyms:
homeopathic medicine
homeopathic finished product
homeopathic product
Any medicinal product prepared from substances called homeopathic stocks in
accordance with a homeopathic manufacturing procedure described by the European
Pharmacopoeia or, in the absence thereof, by the pharmacopoeias currently used
officially in the Member States.
A homeopathic medicinal product may contain a number of principles.
Reference:
Directive 2001/83/EC, article 1.5
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6.
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Homeopathic preparation:
Homöopathische Zubereitung
Préparation homeopathique
Homeopathische bereiding
Synonym:
homeopathic intermediate
Homeopathic intermediate product
Homeopathic preparations are prepared from substances, products or preparations called
stocks in accordance with a homeopathic manufacturing procedure described by the
European Pharmacopoeia or, in the absence thereof, by the pharmacopoeias currently
used officially in a Member State.
A homeopathic preparation is usually designated by the Latin name of the stock, followed
by an indication of the degree of dilution. A homeopathic preparation can be processed
into a homeopathic medicinal product, or can act as an intermediate product in the
production of higher dilutions.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia monograph 1038 and Directive 2001/83, as
amended
7.
Homeopathic stock:
Synonym:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Stock
Konzentrierte Zubereitung
Souche / souche homéopathique
Materiale di partenza per preparazioni omeopatiche/ceppo omeopatico
Homeopathische grondstof
Homeopathic Stocks are substances, products or preparations used as starting materials
for the production of homeopathic preparations. A stock is usually one of the following:
- a mother tincture or a glycerol macerate, for raw materials of botanical, zoological
or human origin, or
- the substance itself, for raw materials of chemical or mineral origin
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038
8. Mother tincture:
Synonym:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL :
Urtinktur
Teinture mère
Tintura madre
oertinctuur (Ø), moedertinctuur (MT, TM)
Symbols:
MT, TM, Ø
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Mother tinctures for homeopathic preparations are liquid preparations obtained by the
solvent action of a suitable vehicle upon raw materials. The raw materials are usually in
the fresh form but may be dried. Mother tinctures for homeopathic preparations may also
be obtained from plant juices, with, or without the addition of a vehicle. For some
preparations, the matter to be extracted may undergo a preliminary treatment.
Mother tinctures comply with the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia
monograph Mother tinctures for homeopathic preparations (2029).
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 2029, 1038
9. Oral drops, solution:
Synonym: oral drops, oral solution
D:
AUS:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Mischung, Flüssige Verdünnung, Lösung
Tropfen zum Einnehmen, Lösung
Solution buvable en gouttes
Gocce orali
Druppels voor oraal gebruik, oplossing
Liquid preparations for oral use are usually solutions, emulsions or suspensions
containing one or more active substances in a suitable vehicle.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 0672
10. Pillule
Synonym: microglobule, globule, granule (depending on the size)
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Streukügelchen(Globuli), und Globuli velati
Granules / (granules en recipient unidose)
Granuli
Granule, globuli, microglobuli
Pillules for homeopathic use are solid preparations obtained from sucrose, lactose or
other suitable excipients. They may be prepared by impregnation of preformed pillules
with a dilution or dilutions of homeopathic stocks or by progressive addition of these
excipients and (the addition of) a dilution or dilutions of homeopathic stocks. They are
intended for oral or sublingual use.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038, European Pharmacopoeia
Standard terms
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11. Potentisation:
Synonym:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
homeopathic dilution process
Potenzierung
Déconcentrations Dynamisation [BEL]
Processo di potenziamento (o dinamizzazione)
homeopathische potentiëring
Dilutions and triturations are obtained from stocks by a process of potentisation in
accordance with a homeopathic manufacturing procedure as described by the European
Pharmacopoeia or, in the absence thereof, by the pharmacopoeias currently used
officially in the Member States.
This means successive dilutions and succussions, or successive appropriate triturations,
or a combination of the two processes.
Reference:
European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038,
12. Potentisation steps:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Potenzierungsstufen
Opérations de déconcentration
Operazioni di potenziamento
Verdunningsstappen
The potentisation steps are usually one of the following:
-
1 part of the stock plus 9 parts of the vehicle; they may be designated as D, DH,
or X (decimal);
1 part of the stock plus 99 parts of the vehicle; they may be designated as C, or
CH (centesimal)
LM, (or Q-) potencies are manufactured according to a specific manufacturing
method.
The number of potentisation steps defines the degree of dilution: for example “D3”,
“3DH” or “3X” means 3 decimal potentisation steps, and
“C3”, “3CH” or “3C” means 3 centesimal potentisation steps.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038
13. Raw material:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Ausgangsstoffe
Matière première
Materia prima
Uitgangsstoffen, ruwe grondstoffen
Raw materials for the production of homeopathic preparations may be of natural or
synthetic origin. For raw materials of zoological or human origin, adequate measures are
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taken to minimise the risk of agents of infection, including viruses (5.1.7), in the
homoeopathic preparations. A raw material of botanical, zoological or human origin may
be used either in the fresh or in the dried state. Where appropriate, fresh material may
be kept deep-frozen. Raw materials of botanical origin comply with the requirements of
the European Pharmacopoeia monograph Herbal drugs for homeopathic preparations
(Ph.Eur. 2045).
Where justified and authorised for transportation or storage purposes, fresh plant
material may be kept in ethanol (96 per cent V/V) or in alcohol of a suitable
concentration, provided the whole material including the storage medium is used for
processing.
Raw materials comply with any requirements of the relevant monographs of the
European Pharmacopoeia.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038
Also:
Starting material:
Raw materials of herbal, mineral, animal or chemical origin can be used as starting
materials for the manufacture of homeopathic preparations.
References: Directive 2003/63/EC European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 2045
14. Tablet:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Tabletten
Comprimé
Compressa
Tablet
Tablets for homeopathic use are solid preparations obtained from sucrose, lactose or
other suitable excipients according to the European Pharmacopoeia monograph Tablets
(Ph.Eur. 0478). They may either be prepared by compressing one or more solid active
substances with the excipient/s or by impregnating preformed tablets with a dilution or
dilutions of homeopathic stocks. The preformed tablets for impregnation are obtained
from sucrose, lactose or other suitable excipients according to the monograph Tablets
(Ph.Eur. 0478). They are intended for oral or sublingual use.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038, European Pharmacopoeia
Standard terms
15. Vehicle:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Arzneiträger
Vehicule /excipient
Veicolo
excipiens, hulpstof
Vehicles are excipients used for the preparation of certain stocks or for the potentisation
process. They may include, for example: purified water, alcohol of a suitable
concentration, glycerol and lactose.
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Vehicles comply with any requirements of the relevant monographs of the European
Pharmacopoeia.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1038
16. Oral Powder:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Verreibung, Mischung aus Verreibungen
poeder voor oraal gebruik
Oral powders are preparations consisting of solid, loose, dry particles of varying degrees
of fineness. They contain one or more active substances, with or without excipients and,
if necessary, colouring matter authorised and flavouring substances by the competent
authority. They are generally administered in or with water or another suitable liquid.
They may also be swallowed directly. They are presented as single-dose or multidose
preparations.
Where applicable, containers for oral powders comply with the requirements of Materials
used for the manufacture of containers (3.1 and subsections) and Containers (3.2 and
subsections).
Multidose oral powders require the provision of a measuring device capable of delivering
the quantity prescribed. Each dose of a single-dose powder is enclosed in an individual
container, for example a sachet or a vial.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 1165
17. Cream:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Creme
crème
18. Gel:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Gel
gel
Semi-solid preparations for cutaneous application are intended for local or transdermal
delivery of active substances, or for their emollient or protective action. They are of
homogeneous appearance.
Semi-solid preparations for cutaneous application consist of a simple or compound basis
in which, usually, 1 or more active substances are dissolved or dispersed. According to its
composition, the basis may influence the activity of the preparation.
The basis may consist of natural or synthetic substances and may be single phase or
multiphase. According to the nature of the basis, the preparation may have hydrophilic or
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hydrophobic properties; it may contain suitable excipients such as antimicrobial
preservatives, antioxidants, stabilisers, emulsifiers, thickeners and penetration
enhancers.
Semi-solid preparations for cutaneous application intended for use on severely injured
skin are sterile.
Where applicable, containers for semi-solid preparations for cutaneous application comply
with the requirements of Materials used for the manufacture of containers (3.1 and
subsections) and Containers (3.2 and subsections).
Several categories of semi-solid preparations for cutaneous application may be
distinguished:
— ointments;
— creams;
— gels;
— pastes;
— poultices;
— medicated plasters.
According to their structure, ointments, creams and gels generally show viscoelastic
behaviour and are non-Newtonian in character e.g. plastic, pseudoplastic or thixotropic
type flow at high shear rates. Pastes frequently exhibit dilatancy.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 0132
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CHAPTER 2
Other Definitions
Belgium will propose a separate definition for homeopathic proving and pathogenesis.
Homeopathic Proving:
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Fr:
It:
NL:
Geneesmiddelenproef
Pathogenesis:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Geneesmiddelbeeld
19. Homeopathic medicinal products for anthroposophic use
(Anthroposophic medical product)
D:
Fr:
It:
NL :
Homöopathisches Arzneimittel der anthroposophischen Therapierichtung
Médicament homéopathique traditionnellement utilisé en Anthroposophie
Homeopathisch geneesmiddel toegepast op basis van de principes van de
antroposofische geneeswijze.
Anthroposophic medicinal products manufactured according to a homeopathic
manufacturing procedure method described by the European Pharmacopoeia or, in the
absence thereof, by the pharmacopoeias currently used officially in the Member States
have be considered as homeopathic medicinal products in accordance with the Directive
2001/83/ EC. They are used in accordance with the anthroposophic view of the human
being.
Directive 2001/83/EC, Whereas (22), article 1.5
20. Biological substances for homeopathic preparation:
Starting materials of biological origin may be obtained from:
- humans, e.g. human cell lines, healthy tissues or fluids, or material from human
lesions or infected materials;
- animals (e.g. whole animals, organs, tissues, animal secretions, toxins, healthy or
diseased tissues and extracts (nosodes)*, animal blood products, parasites, cell
lines);
- micro-organisms (e.g. bacteria, viruses, microscopic fungi, plant parasites)
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Parts of plants, plant secretions, extracts, pollen, plant cell lines, macroscopic
fungi, etc.
Reference: HMPWG Paper “Points to consider on Safety of Homeopathic medicinal
products from Biological origin” (July 2007)
*GER agrees to leave it
21. Centesimal potencies:
Synonyms:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
C, CH
Centesimal potency
C-Potenzen, Centesimalverdünnung
Dilutions Centésimale (C) , Dilutions Centésimale Hahnemannienne (CH)
Diluizioni centesimali
Centesimale verdunning
Centesimal potencies are prepared using a homeopathic manufacturing method involving
dilution steps of one part in a hundred.
CH = centesimal according to Hahnemann (the way Hahnemann prescribed)
22. Chemical substances for homeopathic preparation:
Chemical substances (organic and inorganic) are dissolved in alcohol of a suitable
concentration, glycerol, purified water and water for injections, or triturated with lactose,
depending on chemical properties of the substance.
23. Classical homeopathy
Synonyms :Unitarian homeopathy, Unicism, Kent’s homeopathy, constitutional
homeopathy
In France: Unicism
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Fr:
It:
NL:
Klassische Homöopathie
Homéopathie uniciste
Omeopatia unicista
Klassieke Homeopathie
Method of homeopathic practice using a single homeopathic medicinal product,
(homeopathic substance derived from a single raw material/stock according to the
homeopathic principles) and usually administered to a patient in rather high potencies
(e.g. above D8), purely based on the Similia principle.
24. Clinical homeopathy:
12
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Klinische Homöopathie
Homéopathie pluraliste
Omeopatia clinica
Klinische homeopathie
Method of homeopathic practice based mainly on the clinically most prominent
symptomatologies and on the predominant relation with somatic complaints, organ and
tissue affinities, and clinical disease. Often combination products are used lower
potencies (e.g. below C30) considered as pragmatic homeopathic approach in primary
care.
In France defined als Pluralism:
Method of homeopathic practice using several homeopathic medicines, based on the
Similia principle.
25. Complex homeopathy:
Synonym: combination therapy
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Fr:
It:
NL :
Komplexhomöopathie
Homéopathie complexiste
Omeopatia complessa
Complex-homeopathie
Method of homeopathic treatment using more than one homeopathic preparation
combined in a single homeopathic medicine, usually taken more than once daily.
Prescribed on the basis of a pre-defined indication.
German Comment: 24 and 25 are not really to be separated. Both are working with
known symptomatologies and indications, the only difference are monopreparations and
combinations, which can be addressed in one topic.
26. Decimal potencies:
Synonyms:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL :
D, DH, X
Decimal potency
D-Potenzen, Dezimalverdünnung
Dilutions décimales Hahnemanniennes DH
Diluizioni decimali
Decimale verdunning
Decimal potencies are prepared using a homeopathic manufacturing method involving
dilution steps of one part in ten.
27. Dilutions, grades of:
Examples of low, medium and high potencies: see table
Low potencies:
Medium potencies:
D4, D6 FR: D4 to D10
D8 to D23
C2, C3 FR: C2 to C5
FR: D12 to D18
C4 to C12
13
High potencies:
C12, C15, C30, C200, C1000
D24, D30, D60, D200
MK, XMK, 50MK, CM, MM
D: Tiefpotenzen
Fr: Basses dilutions
It: Basse diluizioni
NL: lage potenties
FR: C6 to C9
LM potencies
D: Mittlere Potenzen
Fr: Dilutions moyennes
It: Medie diluizioni
D: Hochpotenzen
Fr: Hautes dilutions
It: Alte diluizioni
NL: hoge potenties
German Comment: In 26 and 27 the terms dilutions and potencies are used equivalent,
which is not the case. GER thinks we should be consistent, either differentiating them or
defining them as equivalents.
28. Drinkable ampoules (Drink ampoules):
D:
Fr:
It:
NL :
Trinkampullen
Solution buvable en ampoules
Fiale per uso orale
Drinkampullen
Traditional pharmaceutical form made of a cylindrical glass recipient, closed at the ends
“in points, containing a single dose of a homeopathic preparation. Not an official standard
term as a pharmaceutical dosage form.
German comment:
There is no regulatory basis for drinking ampoules in Germany. We have heard about this
of-lable-use of ampoules for injection in anthroposophy / homeopathy but there is no
legal marketing authorisation for this kind of products and route of application.
29. Gemmotherapy:
D:
It:
NL:
Gemmotherapie Fr: Gemmothérapie
Gemmoterapia
Gemmotherapie
This therapy uses glycerine macerates prepared from embryonic plant tissue (buds) of a
defined range of plants, harvested at a time when this is in the process of incipient
growth. Not considered as part of homeopathy in every Member State. Not based on
homoepathic provings and the remedies are prescribed in low potencies (D1) according
to clinical indication, used in French and Belgium.
30. Homeopathic aggravation:
Synonyms: Homeopathy does not know side effects.
D:
Erstverschlimmerung
AUS: Erstreaktion
Fr:
Aggravation des symptomes
It:
Aggravamento omeopatico
NL:
Beginverergering
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According to homeopathic theory, a worsening of existing symptoms of a patient in
response to a homeopathic medicine. This reaction is said to be due to a so-called
“artificial disease” that is produced by the homeopathic remedy.
It is often considered to be a confirmation that the correct “simile” is prescribed.
31. Homeopathy:
Homeopathy is a therapeutic system which is based on the so-called Law of Similars. In
order to cure or improve the health of a patient the individual symptoms are taken and a
remedy is prescribed that is known to produce similar symptoms when given to a healthy
person. Homeopathy was founded by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). He published
his theory of homeopathy 1810 in the “Organon of the Rational System of Medicine”
32. K-potencies
Synonyms: Korsakov (-ff) potencies, Korsakovian-potencies
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Korsakoff-Potenzen
Dilutions Korsakoviennes
Diliuzioni Korsakowiane
Korsakov potenties.
Homeopathic preparations that have been prepared using the Korsakov method: In the
process of serial dilution only one container is used throughout the process. Each dilution
factor corresponds approximately with a ratio 1:100. The method is described in the
Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, part General pharmacy, chapter 11 –
Liquid attenuations, under –b. If applied by mechanical dilution the following K-potencies
are used in homeopathic practice:
30 K
200 K
MK
10M K
50M K
CMK
30 times 1:100 one glass method
200 times 1:100 one glass method
1000 times 1:100 one glass method
10,000 times 1:100 one glass method
50,000 times 1:100 one glass method
100.000 times 1:100 one glass method
Inclusion of this manufacturing method in the European Pharmacopoeia is still under
discussion.
33. LM – potencies:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
LM-Potenzen
Dilutions LM
Diluizioni LM
LM-potenties
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LM-Potencies are pillules prepared by potentisation of 1 part of a concentrated
preparation, starting from a C3 trituration, with 50000 parts of a vehicle, or solutions of
such pillules in ethanol (15 per cent (m/m). Manufacturing method described in the
German Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (HAB), method 17.
Starts with LM1 (one time 1:50,000) to the highest LM30 (30 times 1: 50,000).
Originally described by Hahnemann. The term “1:50000” do not correspond to the real
concentration which is nearly D15, it describes only the last step of the procedure. The
way of application, the dosage and the repetition is different from the application of Dand C-potencies. Even though these potencies are high potencies they can be
administered daily.
Traditionally, the following LM potencies are used in homeopathic practice: from LM1 to
LM12, and then LM18, LM24 and LM30. But they are also used in raising potencies from
LM1 up to LM30.
Reference: German Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia, monograph
1038, (2371)
German comment: Q-potency is not accepted as the synonym for LM-potency, because
the manufacturing procedure is different (see result of the discussion in the HMM WP and
the new version of the monograph 1038)
34. Lithotherapy:
Synonym: Dechelating lithotherapy.
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Lithotherapie
Lithothérapie déchélatrice
Litoterapia
Lithotherapie
The use of homeopathic preparations (usually as D8 dilutions) derived from natural rocks
and minerals. Part of the French and Belgian homeopathic tradition. The prescription is
not based on the simile-principle.
35. Materia medica:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL :
Materia
Matière
Materia
Materia
Medica
médicale
medica
medica
The term Materia Medica is often used to reference the total sum of homeopathic
medicines and the symptoms and conditions for which they may be prescribed. In
homeopathy, Materia medica are often named after the author: Materia medica of
Boericke, Materia medica of Voisin etc.
36. Mixed Potency Drugs:
D:
F:
Potenzakkorde
Médicaments à dynamisations mixtes
16
It :
NL:
Rimedi a diluzioni miste
Potentie-akkoord
Combinations of two or more different potencies of one homeopathic preparation
incorporated into one dosage form. The used potencies range from D4/D6 up to D1000.
Frist described by E.Cahis (Spain 1855-1934), later further developed (among others) by
H. Reckeweg , founder of the Homotoxicology (German 1905-1985).
Mainly part of the German homeopathic tradition.
For example:
Arnica montana D6-D12-D30-D200
oral drops.
37. Mechanical dilution process:
Synonym: Continuous flux dilution, Fincke-potentization
D:
AUS:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Fluxionspotenzen
Fincke-Technik
Processo di diluizione meccanico
Continuous flux verdunningen
Method of performing a process of serial dilution in which there are no clearly defined
dilution stages and the potentisation is done through the continuous supply and the
turbulence of water.
Final (high) potencies as a result of this method are called K-potencies.
German Comment:
We want to delete this point because it is not described in an official pharmacopoeia.
Concerning the term “K-potencies”: is it the right term? (compare Korsakovian potencies)
38. Nosode:
D:
Fr:
It:
NL:
Nosoden
Nosodes
Nosode
Nosode
Homeopathic preparations made from products of human or animal disease processes,
from pathogens or their metabolic products, from the decomposition products of animal
organs, or from cultured micro-organisms.
Reference: Points to consider on Safety of Homeopathic medicinal products from
Biological origin. (July 2007)
39. Organotherapy
Synonyms: sarcode-therapy, sarcodes
D:
Organotherapie
17
Fr:
It:
NL:
Organothérapie
Organoterapia
Organotherapie
Treatment with a potentisated extract of a healthy organ obtained from a healthy animal
(bovine cattle, sheep or swine), corresponding to the patients diseased organ. The
prescription is based on the idea to support the sick organ of the patient by the
preparation of the same organ of animal origin. Not based on the law of similarity. These
products usually are used in the following dilutions: C4/4CH (sometimes C5/5CH),
C7/7CH and C9/9CH. )
Part of the French and Belgian homeopathic tradition.
40. Polychrests
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Fr:
It:
NL:
Polychreste
Polychreste
Policresti
Polychresten
Homeopathic drugs which are proved intensively with a wide spectrum of symptoms
including symptoms of mind and all parts of the body.
There is a long experience with them in homeopathic practice and they are frequently
used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, especially chronic diseases.
41. Repertory:
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Fr:
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NL:
Repertorium
Répertoire
Repertorio omeopatico
Repertorium
A homeopathic repertory is an extensive and comprehensive index of symptoms and
their remedies, including systematic cross reference of symptoms and disorders related
to the homeopathic drugs in whose therapeutic repertoire they occur. One of the first
classic handbooks was Kent’s Repertory (which included 624 different homeopathic
remedies), compiled by the American homeopathy James Tyler Kent (1849-1916). Since
then, these repertories have been extensively revised, corrected and updated through
several editions and incorporating material from materia medica and many other
repertories.
42. Schüssler Salts:
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Schüßler-Salze
Schüßler-Salze
Sels de Schüssler
Sali di Schüssler
Schüssler zouten
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Therapeutic method used to treat postulated mineral salt deficiencies or to treat an
imbalance of inorganic salts using homeopathic preparations of originally 12 salts in low
potencies (D6) Developed by WH Schüssler (D 1821-1895). Also called: “Biochemic salts”
Later another 12 salts were added.
43. Similia principle / Simile principle
Synonyms: Law of Similars, Similia-rule, “Simila similibus curentur”
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Simile-Prinzip
Loi de similitude / (Principe de similitude)
Legge della similitudine
Similia-principe, Simila Wet
The underlying principle of homeopathy that substances may be used therapeutically to
treat disorders similar to that which they will themselves induce in a healthy subject.
44. Trituration:
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It:
NL:
Verreibungen
Trituration
Triturazioni
Verwrijvingen
Homeopathic manufacturing method as potentisation process by grinding together with
lactose solid raw material (e.g. of mineral origin), mother tinctures, solutions and their
dilutions as well as mixtures with lactose monohydrate as vehicle.
Reference: European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 2371
Germany proposes the following additional terms, to be elaborated:
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Anthroposophic medicines
Drug picture
Drainage
Homeopathic anamnesis
(Homeopathic) drug interaction
(Homeopathic drug) proving
Homotoxicology
Head-to-feet-scheme
Isopathy
Constitutional remedy
Miasm
Modalities
Repertorisation
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Liquid preparations for cutaneous application
Homeopathic Ointments
Suppositories
Eye-drops
Ear-drops
Co-potentised mixtures
Vicesimal potencies
proposal from [UK] to include a separate definition for “Succussion”
From the manufacturing point of view and in order to maintain batch to batch homogeneity I
propose it could be defined as follows:
The process of agitating a freshly prepared diluted solution over a fixed period of time by striking
its container against a hard but elastic object by a fixed amplitude and frequency.
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References:
European Pharmacopoeia 7th edition
Published in accordance with the Convention of the Elaboration of a European
Pharmacopoeia (European Treaty series no. 50)
Published by the Directorate for the Quality of Medicine & Health Care of the Council of
Europe (EDQM), Strasbourg.
Homöopathisches Arzneibuch 2008 (HAB)
Amtliche Ausgabe
Deutscher Apotheker Verlag Stuttgart
Pharmacopée Française Xème édition
Homeopathic Thesaurus. Keyterm to be used in homeopathy
(Tree structure and alphabetical list; English, German, French, Italian)
Third multilingual edition 2007
European Committee for Homeopathy (ECH)
Points to consider on Safety of Homeopathic medicinal products from Biological origin.
(July 2007)
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