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AhnimusAhnimus Posts: 10,560
edited July 2007 in A Moving Train
Ha, I had never really checked this out before.

So they take 1 part of their active ingredient and dilute it to 30X or so, which translates into 1/1000000000000000000000000000000

If you think that works, I've got some tap water to sell you. ;)
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  • OutOfBreathOutOfBreath Posts: 1,804
    Like many such alternative treatments, they actually do work for some. Why it works somewhat may be a combination of a placebo-effect, and the mental comfort of being taken care of and a belief that it will work. The mind should not be underestimated when it comes to healing.

    That said, I will still be going to my doctor if something ails me. That's where I believe I will be taken care of.

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  • Medicated-GeniusMedicated-Genius Posts: 359
    Ahnimus wrote:
    Ha, I had never really checked this out before.

    So they take 1 part of their active ingredient and dilute it to 30X or so, which translates into 1/1000000000000000000000000000000

    If you think that works, I've got some tap water to sell you. ;)


    Depends on the potency of the tincture. If it's extremely concentrated, then diluting it is gonna reduce it down to a safe dose? How does a one part in 30 translate to 1/10000000000000000000000000000000000? Did you know that a large number of prescription drugs have their active ingredients derived from plants? I'm no homeopath though, but hey, if it works for people, where's the harm?

    By the way, I've been in pubs before that serve bourbon and coke that tastes like it's been diluted one part in 30........ and I still got pissed!
  • perpectual soundperpectual sound Posts: 499
    you've obviously never tried Bach Flower Essence.


    works every time. and if you think its just placebo - then why does it work on your pets aswell?



    modern medicine had to start from somewhere......
    I'd rather be with an animal.
  • KannKann Posts: 1,146
    If correct comparative studies were done with homeopathy there would at least be some facts on wether it does work. It does seem to work for some people though, so why not? Even if it's a placebo effect, if it helps them feel better, why not?
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