An intriguing aspect of homeopathy is the knowledge and insight we gain from our homeopathic ‘Provings’.
The term ‘Proving’ was used by Hahnemann to describe the process we use to discover the healing properties of individual substances. A proving is a multi-step process that involves giving minute doses of substances to healthy volunteers and observing the reactions they experience. The reactions – physical, mental and emotional – are recorded then collated into a body of work known as a Proving. Provings reveal the particular healing properties of substances and help us in selecting the best remedy for a person.
Students in the Fourth Year of the Academy have an option to conduct a Homeopathic Proving as their final project. These Provings have been completed:
- Niobium metallicum
- Orphopanax horridus ~ Devil’s Club
- Procyon Lotor ~ Racoon
- Chanel No. 5 Perfume (to be posted soon)
