About Author
Dr. Fernando Flores Villalva, born in Quito, graduated as a surgeon from Central University of Ecuador.
He post graduated as homoeopath in Mexico at the Medical school of Homoeopathy in Argentina.
Editions
First Spanish edition: 1992
Second Spanish edition: 1995
Second revised edition: 1999
First English edition: 2005
6th impression: 2019
Key features of the book
Detailed explanation of preparation of LM potencies with guidelines explained by Master Hahnemann in 6th edition of organon of medicine.
Kent’s Prognostic observations as applied to LM scale
The pros and cons of LM scale
Explanation with help of clinical cases
Contents:
Preface by Dr. Fernando Villalva and prologue part by Dr. Luis Avalos
Then there are 21 chapters which deal with different information on LM potency, its preparation, indications, administration and discussion of cases.
Chapter:1- Introduction
The introductory part has been nicely narrated by the author.
The author briefly explained how homeopathic physicians used to administer medicines.
LM scale is not much used for prescription because very little literature is available.
Chapter: 2- Preparation of the LM scale
The method of preparation of the LM scale is described In the foot note of aphorism 270 of sixth edition of organon.
The author has divided this process in 3 phases and the whole process is explained step by step with exact calculation for better understanding.
Chapter: 3- Preparation of the Centesimal scale
Explanation of how the centesimal scale is being prepared with clear calculations.
Chapter: 4- Difference between Centesimal and LM
Difference between Centesimal and LM scale in regards with proportion of medicine and action of medicine when prepared under both different scales.
Chapter:5- Method to prescribe LM
With reference of aphorism 272 author explained two method to prescribe LM potency
Dry dose In water
Chapter: 6- Prescribing the medicine in Acute disease
At what interval we can repeat the medicine in acute cases
Aphorism 248 of Organon of Medicine
Chapter: 7- Prescribing the medicine in Chronic diseases
In chronic author divided guideline of aphorism 248 in three parts
Give to the patient, one or increasingly several teaspoonful doses
Daily or every second day
May be repeated daily for months with ever increasing success
Chapter:-8- when to stop the Prescription of the medicine?
Instructions of aphorism 248, 280, 161, 249 and 281 explained in very simple language for better understanding of continuation or discontinuation of medicine.
Also explained about how to evaluate aggravation or improvement in patient’s condition.
Chapter:-9- Sensitive Patients
How to administer the medicine in cases of Sensitive patients
Chapter:-10- Doses
Difference between large dose and small dose- their advantages and complications
How infinitesimal dose came into existence
Explanation of terms like Dose, Dynamization and Dilution.
What is meaning of Scale?
Chapter:-11- Use of Dynamization
How to repeat or continue one medicine.
Chapter:-12- Second prescription
Criteria for second prescription
What to do when new symptoms appear
What to do when old symptoms develop again
State of Guiding symptoms and Accessory symtoms
How to increase the doses
How to administer in inter-current diseases
Chapter:-13- Comments on Kent’s prognostic observations
Explanation of Dr. Kent’s 12 observation in relation to LM scale
Chapter:-14- Comments on LM
This chapter contains experience of author and guidelines on LM scale
Chapter:-15- LM- Dry prescription
Author has explained effects of Dry dose of LM scale and his own experience with the same
Chapter:-16- How to differentiate between a Final Aggravation, Evolution of the Disease or Suppression?
How to judge final aggravation, natural evolution of disease and suppression after first prescription
A chart has been given for further action in all above condition.
Chapter:-17- Scale selection
Which scale physician can use on the basis of disease and constitution of patient is explained in this chapter.
Though the book is on LM scale but still author has included this chapter for better knowledge and understanding of different scales and their role in different cases
Chapter:-18- Overhaul to Doses, use of Dynamization, Globules saturation since 1801-1842
Evolution of Homoeopathic dose and Dynamization
Historical part of initial preparation and administration of medicine is interesting to read and understand.
Chapter:-19- The way Hahnemann prescribed during his last years
Author has mentioned how Master Hahnemann use to prescribe in his last years of practice.
Chapter:-20- Clinical cases
12 cases are given to understand practical aspect of all points of this book.
Chapter:-21- Bibliography.
List of reference books listed in this section
What I Perceive….
To learn any scientific theory two things are needed first guidelines by experience person and second explanation of those guidelines in simple language with practical application.
All these points are nicely covered by Dr. Fernando Villalva in this Book on LM potency.
My views:
Excellent book to understand Homoeopathic dose and potency specially for LM scale.
All points are considered in context with Organon of medicine.
Every point of Dynamization is thoroughly explained with proper calculations
All minute points related to practical aspect of medicine administration are covered very nicely
Dr. Ronak K. Chauhan – Assistant professor at department of repertory, Pioneer Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Vadodara
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