Homeopathy - Introduction - The Law of Similars -- An Example

The effectiveness and practicality of the Law of Similars is illustrated through a commonplace beverage most people can relate to. Coffee.

According to this Law, strong coffee drunk by a healthy person will induce sleeplessness (insomnia) and mental and physical alertness. Indeed, the stimulating effects of this morning pick-me-up are well known. However, coffee prepared as a homeopathic remedy (Coffea) will promote sleep in a person experiencing insomnia.

When a small, often infinitesimal dose, of a substance is administered to a person who exhibits symptoms of illness, that substance can stimulate the body's own healing abilities to effect a deep and long lasting cure. This is the nature of Homeopathy.