In Homoeopathy, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are not advised because the system works on principles very different from conventional “one disease–one medicine” treatment.
1. Homoeopathy treats the PERSON, not just the illness
Two people with the same complaint (fever, cough, acidity, anxiety) may need entirely different remedies based on:
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emotional state
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triggers
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body constitution
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past history
An OTC remedy ignores this individuality.
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2. Same symptoms ≠ same medicine
In homoeopathy, symptoms look similar but causes differ. Taking a “common” remedy without proper case-taking can:
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suppress symptoms
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delay correct treatment
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confuse the actual picture of the disease
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3. Wrong remedy can block the right remedy later
Self-medication may temporarily mask symptoms, making it harder for a homoeopath to identify the correct remedy later.
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4. Chronic diseases need depth, not shortcuts
Long-standing problems (skin issues, migraines, hormonal imbalance, anxiety, gastric troubles) develop over years. They cannot be cured with ready-made or repeated OTC remedies.
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5. Repetition without guidance can harm
Homoeopathic medicines are powerful when correctly prescribed. Unnecessary repetition or wrong potency can:
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disturb the body’s natural healing response
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lead to proving or aggravation
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6. Homoeopathy works by correcting imbalance, not controlling symptoms
OTC medicines aim for quick relief. Homoeopathy aims for long-term healing by addressing the root cause.
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In short:
❌ Homoeopathy is not a “take-and-go” system
✅ It is a scientific, individualized form of medicine
Always consult a qualified homoeopath for safe, effective, and lasting results.