is homeopathy safe?
Yes, homeopathy is safe and can be used by infants and pregnant and nursing mothers. The medication has been diluted many times and does not contain sufficient matter to act directly on the tissues. This means that homeopathic medicine is non-toxic and will not produce any side effects.

do the remedies expire?
The remedies do not expire, so once you have a kit, it will last for a very long time. There is a 4 year expiry date on the bottles, as required by the Medicines Control Council of South Africa. However, it is a well known fact that homeopathic remedies do not expire and the remedies can safely be used after the stated expiry date. The main 2 factors which can affect the integrity of the remedies are moisture and strong aromatic smells, so please keep the lids securely fastened.

is homeopathy slow to work?
In acute conditions, some relief of symptoms is often experienced within 3 doses and most often within 12-24 hours. Chronic conditions may require longer for relief to be obtained.

do homeopathic medicines interact with conventional, allopathic medicines?
Homeopathic medicines will not interact with allopathic/conventional medicines as they both work at different vibrational frequencies. While allopathic drugs treat immediate symptoms effectively, the homeopathic remedies will aid the body in re-balancing and stimulating the intrinsic ability of the body to heal itself.

what reactions should I expect?
Very often, the first sign is that of an improved mood, followed by a sense of increasing energy and then an easing of the physical symptoms experienced. Very occasionally, after taking homeopathic remedies, the symptoms experienced may worsen for a short time. This can be a good sign that your body is responding to the remedy and stimulating the healing process. The symptoms should subside as the healing begins. If the symptoms do not subside, seek professional advice.

how should homeopathic medication be stored?
Homeopathic medicines should be stored in their original container and not decanted into other containers and should never be mixed with other medication. Being very dilute and thus sensitive, the medicines should be stored in a dry, cool place below 25ºC and away from any strong smelling substances such as insect / moth repellants, perfumes and aftershaves, coffee or peppermints. Although perfectly safe, all medicines should be kept out of reach of children. A toddler keen to sample the sweet-tasting pills can compromise the delicate integrity of the medication by opening the bottles etc. 

nosode
The term nosode refers to the homeopathic dilution of the active substance e.g. penicillinum is derived from penicillin and has been homeopathically attenuated (diluted down many times). A nosode can be prepared from bacterial, viral or parasitic material. 

pillule
The term pillule refers to the small, round white pills used to dose homepathic medication. They are commonly made from lactose and shaped like a ball bearing. The medication is coated around the outside of the pillule.