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Classical homeopathy is a term used to distinguish the original form of homeopathy from those homeopaths who follow the principles laid down by Samuel Hahnemann in his 1810 book the Organon of the Healing Art. Hahnemannian homeopathy is the form used by the majority of homeopaths in our own time, but there are still those who follow classical principles. This article presents information on classical homeopathy and on how to find a classical homeopath.
Information on Classical v. Hahnemannian Homeopathy
The main difference between classical and Hahnemannian homeopathy is that Hahnemannian homeopaths adhere strictly to the principles laid down in the Organon, whereas classical homeopaths are open to influences from other fathers of homeopathy such as C. Hering and J. T. Kent. Classical homeopaths sometimes accuse Hahnemannian homeopaths of a form of fundamentalism, and point out that Hahnemann himself described homeopathy as a dynamic discipline. In reply, Hahnemannian homeopaths criticize classical homeopaths as being prone to adopt any new fad that comes along.
Information on Finding a Classical Homeopath
Despite what some see as the rigidity and purism of their principles, Hahnemannian homeopaths are actually easier to find than classical ones. There are a number of websites containing information on finding a classical homeopath. The website www.homeopathy-cures.com contains a directory of classical homeopaths in the US and Canada that is searchable by state or province. The site also contains a number of other resources on classical homeopathy including quotes from famous people, testimonies from patients and a page on classical homeopathy for kids.
For readers in Europe, another website containing information on finding a classical homeopath is http://www.homeopathy-ecch.org/, which belongs to the European Council of Classical Homeopathy. Instead of a single directory, the site has a page of links to the various national associations of member countries, from Armenia to the United Kingdom, plus those countries that have applied to join the ECCH, namely Macedonia, Malta and Slovakia.
Life Force Homeopathy (www.classicalhomeopathy.com) is based in India, but contains information for the whole of Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. The site also allows you to order homeopathic remedies online, in 4, 8 or 12 month supplies. The medicines are priced in US dollars, Euros or Indian rupees. There is no online directory of classical homeopaths, but the site owner, Dr. Rajesh Shah, will refer enquirers to one on request, and there is a page of tips on what to look for and other valuable information on finding a classical homeopath.