Criticism of Hahnemann’s psora theory has persisted for a century, yet his reasoning was considered sound and clear. However, examining his theory in light of modern knowledge reveals new arguments challenging it.
Bœnninghausen’s list of antipsoric remedies, comprising fifty remedies, has been used successfully in treating psoric conditions. Analyzing this list reveals interesting insights:
– Sixteen remedies are of vegetable origin, one of animal origin, and the remaining thirty-three are chemical elements or inorganic substances. Only three remedies (Baryta, Platinum, and Aurum) have atomic weights higher than those essential to the human body.
– Morse suggests that elements beyond those essential to the body are unlikely to be effective in treating psoric conditions without a venereal taint.
Considerations of the body’s elemental composition provide further insights:
– The human body contains numerous essential elements, with iodine being the highest in atomic weight among those commonly present.
– Heavy and radioactive elements, as well as those undergoing decomposition, are absent from the body.
– The distribution of elements in the body may be historical or related to their availability on Earth’s surface during evolution.
The role of elements in the body is complex and subtle:
– Even small amounts of elements play crucial roles in bodily functions, as demonstrated by the effects of manganese deficiency on fertility and maternal instinct.
– Carbon, found in carbohydrates, is essential for providing energy to the muscles.
– Antipsoric remedies often contain carbon compounds, indicating their significance in treating psoric conditions.
Calcium, essential for bone structure and blood, is implicated in “scrofulous” conditions. Rickets can develop despite sufficient calcium intake if sunlight and vitamin D are lacking.
Modern living conditions, characterized by emotional and economic stress, disrupt natural bodily functions and contribute to psoric conditions. Proper relaxation, outdoor activity, and natural food sources are essential for maintaining health.
Inherited tendencies to disease, exacerbated by stressful living conditions, perpetuate psoric manifestations. Correction requires a return to healthier living practices and the use of potentized remedies to address maladjustments.
In conclusion, understanding psora as a deficiency entails recognizing the intricate relationship between elemental balance, lifestyle factors, and health outcomes. Addressing these imbalances requires a holistic approach that encompasses both natural living practices and the therapeutic intervention of potentized remedies.
