“We observe that giving infinitesimal doses of a toxic substance causes a reaction in the body and mobilizes its healing possibilities,” explains Dr. Greppo, a homeopathic general practitioner. But, as to knowing precisely by what mechanism, we must admit that we do not yet know. We see the effect of the granules in vitro, in the laboratory, as well as on our patients. »This unknown feeds the controversy, the detractors of thehomeopathy believing that such low doses of drugs only work “because we believe in it”, according to the famous placebo effect. Homeopaths protest against this reductive vision and recall that we have used theaspirin for a century before understanding its action. The patients, for their part, are above all pragmatic: even if homeopathy would only act by a placebo effect, if the granules prove to be as effective as allopathic substances, and without side effects, why do without them?
Is it true that they have no side effects?
Indeed, if, mistaking them for candy, a child accidentally swallows a whole tube of granules, no need to run to the Emergency Room, he risks absolutely nothing. It is because they are devoid of any danger that the granules easily become a reflex ofself-medication facing the little daily hassles. Not to mention that they are also cheaper than other drugs. However, it is better to have on hand at least a guide to homeopathy which will provide some caveats. “Some drugs are more delicate to handle and can have bothersome effects when they are misused,” confirms Dr Gwenaël Greppo. Thus Hepar sulfur can aggravate sinusitis, or Sulfur temporarily aggravate asthma, especially in low dilution (less than 9 CH). For the same reason, I strongly advise against using Apis mellifica below this threshold. “
