BEST PROVER IN HOMOEOPATHY

For the successful proving of drug substances, there is a need of Best prover for the reliability of the results.

A prover is a person upon whom the proving is being carried out.

The symptoms which we have acquired from proving of drug substances are the only and main source of our homoeopathic Materia medica.

This is why proving of drug substances is most essential job which requires significant caution and reliability in its implementation.

The following qualities should be strictly followed,

  1. Healthy prover.
  2. Human being.
  3. Literate person.
  4. Reliable in quality.
  5. Unprejudiced observer.
  6. Careful in recording.
  7. Sensitive in perception.

Dr. Hahnemann in his δ141 of organon of medicine states that the healthy, unprejudiced and a sensitive physician himself is the best prover.

So, the Best prover are the homoeopathic physicians and students themselves because,

  1. He/she understands what exactly he/she has experienced and observed on his/her body.
  2. He/she can conduct proving of drug substances on themselves with considerable care and awareness.
  3. They can directly observe and record the alterations in the sensations and functions of their mind and body which does not need any verification.
  4. This makes it possible to form pure homoeopathic Materia medica.
  5. This helps the homoeopathic physicians or students to become keen observer.

Disadvantages of non-medical or paid prover

  • The prover may be residing at a distance are not well known to the physician or students who performs proving.
  • Thus, proving of drug substances cannot be performed under the direct observations of the physician.
  • The alteration in the sensations and functions of mind and body can not be verified by the physician.
  • The recording of homoeopathic Materia medica becomes doubtful and unsure.
  • His way of proving may lose its value.

It was Dr. Hahnemann who tested the drug substances on himself first time.

He was also joined by his fellow practitioners, family members, friends and patients.

Later many renowned medical practitioners and Homeopaths joined him to carry this noble practice.

It was their tireless and continuous efforts with precise observations which laid down the foundations of Ideal prover.

Based on their search for ideal prover, they were able to identify the Best prover as well.