This is a branch of medicine which states that any substance
that can cause a problem, disease or symptom, can also
be the principle cure. IE Treating “like with like”.
The remedies are generally sourced from animal, vegetable
or mineral. The uniqueness of homoeopathic is that some
poisonous plants can be used as a remedy. For example
Belladonna is actually sourced from Deadly Nightshade.
The preparation of the remedies is far to complex to
go into here, but basically its based on a series of
dilutions and solutions!! As with so many therapies,
to decide which remedy is best for your horse, you should
treat him as a whole not just the symptom. Homoeopathic
is not a quick fix solution, but can have very successful
results.
For further information contact: British Association
of Veterinary Surgeons –
tel: 01367 718115; visit: www.bahvs.com
