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Customer question:

Are homeopathic medicines available at the pharmacy without a prescription? Anonymous customer's question

Pharmacist's answer:

In Slovenia, homeopathic medicines are classified differently than classical medicines. Although there are some regulations regarding the sale and promotion of homeopathic remedies, many basic homeopathic preparations can usually be purchased over the counter without a prescription. For special preparations or higher strengths and potencies, a consultation with a qualified homeopath or doctor may be necessary.

What are homeopathic medicines made of?

Homeopathic medicines are made from many natural sources, including plants min, minerals, and extracts from biological samples. The fundamental principle of homeopathy is "like cures." Proponents of homeopathy believe that medicines do not work because of the Material itself but because the preparation process "imprints" some form of information or energy from the original substance into the medicine.

Here is a basic overview of making homeopathic remedies:

• Starting Material: this is the starting substance chosen for its purported therapeutic properties. It can be almost anything - common substances include arnica (plant), belladonna (plant), Calcarea carbonica (oyster shells), and apis mellifica (bee).

• Maceration and extraction: for plant-based materials, the starting material is usually macerated (soaked) in alcohol to extract the active compounds.

• Trituration: for solid materials, the starting material is ground, often with lactose or other inert Material, to prepare it for dilution.

• Serial dilution and succussion (potentization): the extracted solution (or crushed Material) is subjected to a series of dilutions. Standard dilutions are 1:10 (known as "X" or "D" potencies) or 1:100 (known as "C" potencies). After each dilution, the solution is subjected to "succussion," which involves vigorous shaking. This process can be repeated many times, leading to extremely high dilutions.

• Final form: the resulting solution can be further processed into various forms, such as liquid drops, beads, tablets, creams, or gels.

Are there homeopathic creams or skin care products?

Yes, homeopathic creams, ointments, gels, and other skin products are available. These products are formulated based on homeopathic principles and are intended to address various skin conditions or problems. When choosing a skin product, it is essential to choose one that suits your specific symptoms or condition. As always, it is a good idea to consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or medication.

Some common ingredients in homeopathic skin products include:

• arnica
• marigold
• Graphites
• Rhus tox
• sulphur
• Hypericum
• Belladonna
• the forget-me-not
• Silicea

What can we treat with homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine used to treat many conditions and symptoms. Some people turn to homeopathy for chronic, acute conditions or general well-being.

You must consult a qualified physician, especially in the case of severe or ongoing health problems. Relying on homeopathy alone without seeking conventional medical help can be a significant health risk, especially for severe or life-threatening conditions.

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