• Book list for the ANHC Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy •

Which Books
Will You Need?
4 Required Books
These books required for the class. Bring those marked (☛) to class.

William Boericke, MD (1849–1929, US)

A Compend of the Principles of Homeopathy.
A clear summary of homeopathic principles and
practice with discussion of the chronic diseases and

T here are many books and journals on homeo- Hahnemann's posology.

pathy, the fruit of 200 years of practice and
research. This list will point you to the Cyrus M. Boger, MD
most essential library for students and beginning ☛ Boenninghausen's Characteristics & Repertory.
practitioners. Some are basic tools for daily use, An excellent repertory, especially for veterinarians to
such as materia medica and repertories. Others use. Emphasizes the physical expression of disease and
are useful for theory, principles, case study or for utilizes the Boenninghausen method of case analysis.
unique perspectives. All will provide an excellent Works well with Kent's Repertory.
foundation for further study. Required books are
shown on the right. The rest (below) are top picks James Tyler Kent, MD
for further study. Repertory of Homeopathic Materia Medica.
☛
A repertory constructed with a different perspective
than Boenninghausen's. Emphasis on mental & general
symptoms. Complementary to the repertory listed above.
For Further Study... Lectures on Homeopathic Philosophy
Understanding the principles of homeopathy from one
of the great practitioners and teachers.
H. C. Allen, M.D. (1836—1909, U.S.)
• Materia Medica of the Nosodes. ☛ Lectures on Homeopathic Materia Medica with
A unique materia medica of nosodes (remedies New Remedies.
made from disease products), including Lyssin, A materia medica with clinical orientation. Excellent
which is derived from rabies. presentation of the medicines from his lectures to medi-
• Keynotes of the Materia Medica with Nosodes. cal students.
A small book that lists just the most charac- Samuel Hahnemann, M.D.
teristic symptoms of each remedy. Similar to
Lippe's Red Line Symptoms. Organon of the Medical Art.
Edited and annotated by Wenda Brewster O’Reilly, Ph.D.
Timothy Field Allen, M.D. (1837—1902, U.S.) Most contemporary translation of the last edition of the
• Handbook of Materia Medica and basic instruction book for the practice of homeopathy by
Homeopathic Therapeutics. its founder.
A large book, but an excellent materia medica Jay Yasgur, PRh, MSc
based on the author’s Encyclopedia (below). Yasgur's Homeopathic Dictionary and Holistic
• Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica.
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Health Reference.
(12 volumes). Somewhat difficult to use, but A dictionary that describes the meaning of the older
valuable to the advanced prescriber. Remedy medical terminology found in the homeopathic materia
pictures are derived from human provings and medica and repertory.
contain information not found elsewhere.
Recommended reading before first class:
William Boericke, MD (1849–1929, U.S.)
• Pocket Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica George Vithoulkas
with Repertory. Science of Homeopathy.
A small but useful materia medica and clini- A modern text that describes the thinking behind home-
cal repertory. Has extensive coverage of many opathy. An invaluable introduction by one of the most
remedies, some rarely used. prominent contemporary homeopaths.
Timothy Dooley, M.D. (contemporary, U.S.)
Beyond Flat Earth Medicine.
A contemporary personal introduction to homeopathy.
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Cyrus M. Boger, M.D. (1861–1935, U.S.) homeopathy to a higher level. His books are invaluable.
• Synoptic Key to the Materia Medica. • Kent’s Minor Writings on Homeopathy. Articles on
A materia medica and repertory. The genius in this theory & clinical application
work is the succinct description of symptoms using a Adolph Von Lippe, M.D. (1812—1888, U.S.)
minimum of words. Excellent for acute prescribing. • Key Notes and Red Line Symptoms of the Materia
• C.M. Boger – Collected Writings. Dr. Boger was an Medica. Larger than Allen's “Keynotes” but an easier
excellent prescriber and a very astute clinician. His presentation and shows grading of symptoms.
collected works are a source of much wisdom.
R. G. Miller, M.D. (1862—1919, Scotland)
Erastus Case, M.D. (1847—1918, U.S.)
• Relationship of Remedies. Gives very useful guide-
• Some Clinical Experiences of Erastus E. Case. lines to remedy relationships. Other books may have
An exceptional compilation of hundreds of cured his chart—often Kent's repertory does.
cases. Excellent for study.
E. B. Nash, M.D. (circa 1900, U.S.)
John H. Clarke, M.D. (1853—1931, England) • Leaders in Homeopathic Therapeutics. A discussion
• Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica. of remedies from one practitioner’s perspective.
A 3-volume set of materia medica. Includes very • The Testimony of the Clinic. A small book presenting
interesting material on the history of each remedy. a series of cured cases by remedy. Good for study.
Stuart Close (1860—1929, U.S.) Taught at New York John Saxton & Peter Gregory (contemporary veteri-
Homeopathic Medical College. narians, England)
• The Genius of Homeopathy—Lectures and Essays • Textbook Of Veterinary Homeopathy. Written by prac-
on Homeopathic Philosophy. An excellent presenta- ticing homeopathic veterinarians, it is a complete cov-
tion of philosophy and principles. erage, explaining in detail animal practice.
Carroll Dunham, MD (1828—1877, U.S.) Dorothy Shepherd, M.D. (circa 1955, England)
• Lectures On Materia Medica. The main features Studied at Hering College in Chicago, 1910.
of remedies brought out in an understandable way. • Homeopathy for the First Aider. Excellent guide to the
Some good discussions of theory and practice. treatment of injuries and other first aid conditions.
E. A. Farrington, M.D. (1847–1885, U.S.) • Homeopathy in Epidemic Diseases. A top book on us-
• Clinical Materia Medica. Fourth edition, revised ing nosodes and other remedies in infectious diseases.
and enlarged by Harvey Farrington, MD. Based on • Magic of the Minimum Dose. Readable and charming
Dr. Farrington’s lectures to medical students. Very stories of homeopathic cases and practice.
strong in remedy comparisons. Frans Vermeulen (contemporary, Holland)
• Comparative Materia Medica. A very useful book • Concordant Materia Medica. (Second Edition).
that compares similar pairs of remedies and also rem-
edies appropriate for a particular syndrome. Based on Boericke's materia medica with additions
from several other authors. Chunky but portable.
Harvey Farrington, MD (1872–1957, U.S.)
• Homeopathy & Homeopathic Prescribing.
An excellent introduction to the study of materia
medica. Succinct presentations of the remedies as
well as lessons in the practice of homeopathy.
Resources
Samuel Hahnemann, M.D. (1755—1843, German)
Founder of homeopathy, a genius ahead of his time.
• Chronic Diseases (2 volumes). Hahnemann's pre-
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