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nosode

A nosode is a homeopathic remedy prepared from a pathological specimen. The specimen is taken from a diseased animal or person and may consist of saliva, pus, urine, blood, or diseased tissue.

See also anthroposophic medicine, complex homeopathy, homeopathy, and isopathy.


further reading

Nosodes in Homeopathy by David Little 1999

Nosodes by Marina Zacharias

Homeopathic Nosodes for your pet


Last updated 12/09/10

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