Br Homeopath J. 1999 Jul; 88(3): 135-41.

Homeopathic terminology: a consensus quest.

Guajardo G, Bellavite P, Wynn S, Searcy R, Fernandez R, Kayne S.

Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Veterinarias, University of Baja California, Mexico.

The aim of this project is to develop a common homeopathic terminology to improve communication. A questionnaire was sent by email to an international group of experts. As a result of an iterative process we propose that a number of terms which are inaccurate, unclear or have become outdated should be replaced by new terms. The main areas in which terminology should be updated are: concepts relating to: homeopathic pharmacology, research, homeopathic medicine, the principle of similarity, homeostasis and disease imitation, miasms, experimental homeopathy, provings and pathogenic trials.