Sources of the remedy

                                                                 Sources of the Remedies

The various sources of Homeopathic remedies are as follows-

1. Vegetable kingdom— All the plants, it’s parts and roots are used. For example-Leaves, Herbs, flowers, stems, barks, roots, seeds and the whole plants are used. It can be subdivided in two parts- Poisonous ( Belladonna, Bryonia etc.) and non- poisonous (Onion, Ginger etc.). It would be worth to note that by potentizing, it becomes powerful like that of an Atom and gains a characteristic, which is useful for human disease. A non-poisonous substance becomes poisonous and a poisonous substance  becomes very-very poisonous. Both are very helpful for Human diseases. Refer preparation of the remedies.
2. Animal kingdom— It utilises milk, saliva, animal secretions and venoms (snake poison,Lachesis), honey bee(Apis Mell), ant ( Formica  Rufa) and dog’s milk (Lac. C.)etc.
3. Mineral kingdom— It has various sources

        (a) Metals—Aluminium, Gold, Silver, Copper etc

        (b) Chemicals—Sulphur, Phosphorus etc. It includes non metals like Acids, Salts, Oils,           Spring  water, coal-tar etc.

(4) Secretions-It includes secretions from glands of living human.

(5) Nosode—In this source the diseased part of a body are used.

(6) Miscellaneous— It includes x-ray treated remedies etc.

All the remedies are prepared by poisonous plants or substances. All the remedies have poisonous effects. preparation makes it more poisonous and effective. That is the reason, the use of the remedies becomes difficult. If the remedy is not suitable, it will cause great harm.