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 {{anchor:​s13}}Somebody — it matters not who was the first to do it — has given expression to the following assertion: "The higher dynamizations are applicable only to chronic diseases; in acute cases, the lower dilutions and even the strong tinctures must be given.{{anchor:​s14}}"​ This assertion, for which up to this time not a particle of practical evidence has been offered, and which is in no wise confirmed by experience, has long passed and still passes with many, for an axiom, and, what is more, it is handed along from one to another without it ever occurring to any one to interrogate <span grade2>​experience</​span>​ on the subject. {{anchor:​s15}}This latter course, however, is so much the more necessary, inasmuch as Hahnemann himself has pronounced a contrary opinion. {{anchor:​s16}}For we find in a note at the end of p. 287 of the Organon (5th edition), the following words: "The higher the dilutions of a medicine are carried in the process of developing its power (by means of twice shaking) the more rapidly and with the <span grade2>​more</​span>​ penetrating influence does it appear to affect medicinally the vital power and produce changes in the economy with an energy but little diminished, even if the process be carried to a great extent; for instance, if instead of the ordinary dilution X (which is mostly sufficient) it be carried up to XX, L, C and even higher dilutions — except that then the action appears to be less enduring.{{anchor:​s17}}"​%%*[%%It is well known that the X dilution of Hahnemann is identical with the 30th of the centesimal scale; while the XX corresponds to the 60th, the L to the 150th, and the C to the 300th dilation. {{anchor:​s18}}The decimal scale is a useless retrogression of recent times.] {{anchor:​s13}}Somebody — it matters not who was the first to do it — has given expression to the following assertion: "The higher dynamizations are applicable only to chronic diseases; in acute cases, the lower dilutions and even the strong tinctures must be given.{{anchor:​s14}}"​ This assertion, for which up to this time not a particle of practical evidence has been offered, and which is in no wise confirmed by experience, has long passed and still passes with many, for an axiom, and, what is more, it is handed along from one to another without it ever occurring to any one to interrogate <span grade2>​experience</​span>​ on the subject. {{anchor:​s15}}This latter course, however, is so much the more necessary, inasmuch as Hahnemann himself has pronounced a contrary opinion. {{anchor:​s16}}For we find in a note at the end of p. 287 of the Organon (5th edition), the following words: "The higher the dilutions of a medicine are carried in the process of developing its power (by means of twice shaking) the more rapidly and with the <span grade2>​more</​span>​ penetrating influence does it appear to affect medicinally the vital power and produce changes in the economy with an energy but little diminished, even if the process be carried to a great extent; for instance, if instead of the ordinary dilution X (which is mostly sufficient) it be carried up to XX, L, C and even higher dilutions — except that then the action appears to be less enduring.{{anchor:​s17}}"​%%*[%%It is well known that the X dilution of Hahnemann is identical with the 30th of the centesimal scale; while the XX corresponds to the 60th, the L to the 150th, and the C to the 300th dilation. {{anchor:​s18}}The decimal scale is a useless retrogression of recent times.]
  
-{{anchor:​s19}}The more rapid and more penetrating action of the higher and highest dynamizations which is here expressly signalized, has approved itself in the most decided manner during the 15 years that I have almost exclusively administered such potencies, and I can with the fullest conviction attest it on the ground of my own many-thousand-fold experience. {{anchor:​s20}}Referring at the same time to the examples cited in my former article, I now adduce the following: Of ten cases of membranous croup in children, in at least nine, the first, or the first two powders of my high potencies, when promptly administered,​ suffice for the most complete cure. {{anchor:​s21}}The necessity for three powders is very rare indeed, and among 300 cases, not 10 have occurred in which all the 5 powders, as I am accustomed to prescribe them, have had to be given.{{anchor:​s22}}%%*[%%Dr. Boenninghausen is in the habit of prescribing for croup as follows: — He prepares 5 powders, to be given in the order of their numbers, dry on the tongue at intervals of a half hour — the remedies being, 1. {{anchor:​s23}}Aconite — 2. and 4. {{anchor:​s24}}Hepar sulph. — 3. and 5. {{anchor:​s25}}Spongia — all of the 200th potency — the administration to be suspended as soon as relief is manifest. {{anchor:​s26}}From the great number of cases which Dr. Boenninghausen speaks of having treated (300), it is evident that he applies the term "​membranous"​ croup more indiscriminately than is warranted by current pathological notions. {{anchor:​s27}}This,​ however does not affect his argument, since even in the milder forms of croup in which his first or first two powders suffice to cure, most Homoeopaths would employ the tincture or a low dilution. {{anchor:​s28}}C. D.] * [These directions were later corrected and detailed in Vol 02 No. 12 issue of the magazine as follows: "Nos. 1 and 2 are Aconite, Nos. 3 and 5 Hepar sulph., and No. 4 Spongia, all in the 200th potency"​ - see the end of the article "​Kenyon LM; Croup"​]+{{anchor:​s19}}The more rapid and more penetrating action of the higher and highest dynamizations which is here expressly signalized, has approved itself in the most decided manner during the 15 years that I have almost exclusively administered such potencies, and I can with the fullest conviction attest it on the ground of my own many-thousand-fold experience. {{anchor:​s20}}Referring at the same time to the examples cited in my former article, I now adduce the following: Of ten cases of membranous croup in children, in at least nine, the first, or the first two powders of my high potencies, when promptly administered,​ suffice for the most complete cure. {{anchor:​s21}}The necessity for three powders is very rare indeed, and among 300 cases, not 10 have occurred in which all the 5 powders, as I am accustomed to prescribe them, have had to be given.{{anchor:​s22}}%%*[%%Dr. Boenninghausen is in the habit of prescribing for croup as follows: — He prepares 5 powders, to be given in the order of their numbers, dry on the tongue at intervals of a half hour — the remedies being, 1. {{anchor:​s23}}Aconite — 2. and 4. {{anchor:​s24}}Hepar sulph. — 3. and 5. {{anchor:​s25}}Spongia — all of the 200th potency — the administration to be suspended as soon as relief is manifest. {{anchor:​s26}}From the great number of cases which Dr. Boenninghausen speaks of having treated (300), it is evident that he applies the term "​membranous"​ croup more indiscriminately than is warranted by current pathological notions. {{anchor:​s27}}This,​ however does not affect his argument, since even in the milder forms of croup in which his first or first two powders suffice to cure, most Homoeopaths would employ the tincture or a low dilution. {{anchor:​s28}}C. D.] * [These directions were later corrected and detailed in Vol 02 No. 12 issue of the magazine as follows: "Nos. 1 and 2 are Aconite, Nos. 3 and 5 Hepar sulph., and No. 4 Spongia, all in the 200th potency"​ - see the end of the article "[[en:​ahr:​kenyon-lm-croup-158-10543#​s33|Kenyon LM; Croup"]]]
  
 {{anchor:​s29}}The rapid relief of <span grade2>​pain from burns</​span>​ by <span grade2>​Ars.</​span>​ 200, and of pain from contusions by <span grade2>​Arn.</​span>​ 200, borders in fact upon the marvelous, and is never attained in so short a time and so completely by the use of the lower dynamizations. {{anchor:​s30}}Still more striking is the rapid action upon animals; when, for example, the cow distended by flatus from feeding on wet clover receives Colchicum,<​sup>​3</​sup>​ gtt.j; she recovers, it is true, but seldom does so in less than two hours, whereas after Colch.<​sup>​200</​sup>​ recovery takes place in a half hour at the longest. {{anchor:​s31}}The (fatal) white diarrhea of the sucking pig which, under Merc. <​sup>​3</​sup>​ gr.j often continues for a couple of days, is cured in 5 to 6 hours by Merc. <​sup>​200</​sup>​ glob. j. & c. {{anchor:​s32}}By these and numerous similar experiences which have been continued so long as to leave no room for individual illusions, the above statement of Hahnemann must be regarded as completely and fully corroborated. {{anchor:​s33}}The last clause of it, however, with regard to the short duration of the action of the higher dynamizations,​ especially in chronic diseases, does not unconditionally and in the general correspond with my own experiences. {{anchor:​s29}}The rapid relief of <span grade2>​pain from burns</​span>​ by <span grade2>​Ars.</​span>​ 200, and of pain from contusions by <span grade2>​Arn.</​span>​ 200, borders in fact upon the marvelous, and is never attained in so short a time and so completely by the use of the lower dynamizations. {{anchor:​s30}}Still more striking is the rapid action upon animals; when, for example, the cow distended by flatus from feeding on wet clover receives Colchicum,<​sup>​3</​sup>​ gtt.j; she recovers, it is true, but seldom does so in less than two hours, whereas after Colch.<​sup>​200</​sup>​ recovery takes place in a half hour at the longest. {{anchor:​s31}}The (fatal) white diarrhea of the sucking pig which, under Merc. <​sup>​3</​sup>​ gr.j often continues for a couple of days, is cured in 5 to 6 hours by Merc. <​sup>​200</​sup>​ glob. j. & c. {{anchor:​s32}}By these and numerous similar experiences which have been continued so long as to leave no room for individual illusions, the above statement of Hahnemann must be regarded as completely and fully corroborated. {{anchor:​s33}}The last clause of it, however, with regard to the short duration of the action of the higher dynamizations,​ especially in chronic diseases, does not unconditionally and in the general correspond with my own experiences.
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