Remedies form the core of homeopathic practice.
Most homeopathic research focuses on the development of new remedies.
New remedies are tested worldwide during provings to help
homeopaths understand their characteristics. During a proving,
highly diluted homeopathically prepared substances are administered
to healthy volunteers (provers). The effects (symptoms) experienced
and observed by these provers are then accurately recorded and
published.
In 1795, the first proving was conducted by Samuel
Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy, on China
officinalis, a medicine historically used to cure malaria.
Today, homeopathically prepared China is
sometimes used to help with symptoms similar to those experienced
during malaria such as: diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fevers and
headaches. The continued development of new remedies through provings
is an important component of expanding homeopathy’s effectiveness
as a healing therapy. Listed below are provings conducted by the Homeopathy
School of Colorado.
