What Is Homeopathy, and What Are the Possibilities and Duties of Its Practice?

Phineas Parkhurst Wells, MD, (1808-1891) was a third-generation physician who became one of the greatest teachers of Hahnemannian homeopathy and one of the greatest prescribers in history. He was second to Lippe for being the most influential, reliable, and knowledgeable Hahnemannian.

In this article, Wells explains homeopathy and its great value as a medical modality. For more on this topic, refer to Lessons in Pure Homeopathy by Andre Saine.

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  • Phineas Parkhurst Wells, MD, (1808-1891) was a third-generation physician who became one of the greatest teachers of Hahnemannian homeopathy and one of the greatest prescribers in history. He was second to Lippe for being the most influential, reliable, and knowledgeable Hahnemannian. In this article, Wells explains homeopathy and its great value as a medical modality. For more on this topic, refer to Lessons in Pure Homeopathy by Andre Saine.
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