🎚️ Understanding Homeopathic Potencies: How They Work & Why They Matter

In homeopathy, two people may receive the same remedy yet in completely different potencies and both can be the perfect prescription. That’s because potency isn’t about “strength” in the chemical sense; it's about how deeply and how gently the remedy communicates with the body.

Potency is a language and once you understand it, everything in homeopathy begins to make sense.

What are Potencies, really?

A potency describes how many times a substance has been diluted and succussed (shaken with impact).

This process, called potentisation, transforms the remedy from a physical preparation into an energetic one.

The more a substance is potentised, the more it speaks to the body's force rather than its biochemistry. ⚗️

It’s not about quantity, it’s about resonance.

The Centesimal Scale (C Potencies): 12C, 30C, 200C

This is the most commonly used scale.

Here’s how they generally behave:

12C – Gentle, Physical, Grounding

Useful for surface-level, more physical symptoms:

• Minor aches

• Simple digestive upset

• Early colds

• It can also be used for Chronic conditions.

  
  

30C – The Everyday Potency

A wonderful middle ground. Often used for:

• Emotional upsets

• Acute infections

• Children’s issues

• Menstrual pains

It works on both body and emotions.

200C – Deep Acting & Energetic

Used in situations with:

• Strong emotional intensity

• Fever

• Shock, grief, fear

• More persistent complaints

• Nervous system imbalance

It speaks to the deeper energetic patterns of the body.

Higher Potencies: 1M, 10M, 50M

These are for more experienced practitioners to use.

They can be transformative when used well, especially for:

• Long-standing emotional patterns

• Trauma

• Chronic illness

• Strong personality imprints

They are not “stronger” but more penetrating, acting at the deepest layers of the vital force.

X or D Potencies (Decimal): Subtle, Gentle, Often Physical

6X or 12X potencies often support the physiology more directly.

Common uses:

• Nutritional-style remedies (Ferrum phos, Mag phos)

• Tissue salts

• Rebuilding resilience

Think of them as whisper-level support for the body.

LM Potencies: The Most Flexible & Gentle

LMs (or Q potencies) are made differently and act in a subtle, continuous way.

They are useful for:

• Chronic conditions

• Emotional work

• Sensitive individuals

• Babies, children, pregnant people

They can be taken daily in tiny amounts, creating a stable and steady progression.

Many modern homeopaths (myself included) love them for their refined, gentle action.

So how do we choose a Potency?

It’s never random, we look at:

1. Sensitivity of the person

Highly sensitive → lower or LM

Robust & reactive → higher potency

2. Depth of the issue

Surface-level → low

Emotional/long-standing → medium or high

3. Acuteness

Sudden intense symptoms → 200C or higher

Mild acute → 30C

4. Frequency rather than strength

A lower potency taken more often can act more steadily than a high potency taken once.

This is where the individualised nature of homeopathy shines: the potency is chosen for the person, not the condition.

How Often Should You Repeat a Dose?

As a general principle: Repeat only when the effect begins to fade.

Remedies stimulate the system, they do not need constant repetition.

For LM potencies, repetition is more regular but gentler.

Why Potency Matters

Potency determines:

• How deeply the remedy acts

• How long it lasts

• How gently the system responds

A beautifully chosen potency can feel like the body suddenly remembering its own rhythm.

You feel more yourself, not stimulated, not suppressed, simply aligned.

💬 Ready to explore homeopathy for yourself?

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About DTHomeopathy

Danilo is a compassionate homeopath and midwife with a deep passion for holistic care. With many years of experience supporting children and adults alike, he has helped patients navigate everything from persistent coughs to menstrual concerns, fertility challenges, and emotional wellbeing. Currently completing a Master’s degree in Applied Cognitive and Behavioural Psychology, Danilo combines his medical background with a modern understanding of the mind–body connection, offering a truly integrative and gentle approach to health.

Created by Danilo, founder of DTHomeopathy, a Homeopath, and a Midwife, who helps people find balance through natural healing.