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Individuality/ Constitutions

As we are aware that no two individuals are alike so the treatment  varies from individual to individual. The majority of homeopaths practice "constitutional" homeopathy, based on the idea that each person's constitution — or mental, physical and emotional makeup — may need to be treated along with any specific ailments. Classically, only one homeopathic medicine is used at a time. Two persons having similar complaint for example chronic rhinitis may not have the same drug prescribed because they may constitutionally vary. Individuals also come with definite temperaments under which they can be classified. There are five known temperaments viz; Sanguine, Bilious, Lymphatic, Leuco-phlegmatic and Nervous. Each individual can be classified by the physician in the category to which he belongs. And accordingly the prescriptions are made after a detail study of the physical and mental make-up of the patient which is assessed by various questions that enquire in to the various details especially into the mental state of mind.

Mind

This is the most important aspect of Homeopathic case-taking which is directly related to the treatment. The Mind is studied at different levels viz; the Will, Emotion/Understanding and the Intellect.

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Will

This includes the wants of an individual. The cravings, aversions, desires come under this heading.

Emotion / Understanding

The emotional level of the mind is exhibited at this level. The individual emotional level can be assessed by analyzing the level of his anger, irritation, nervousness and his capacity to tackle emotional situations. 

Intellect

This gives an assessment of the intelligence of the person. It evaluates the level of perception of the individual especially with respect to situations he faces.