Orchids in Homeopathy

From the Publisher: Orchids are one of the largest and most fascinating plant families in the world. In spite of that, they have been poorly represented in homeopathy. Renowned homeopath Louis Klein has produced a comprehensive and trail-blazing guide to this compelling plant family. He initiated 'The Orchid Project' to encourage study, sowing seeds which have grown into the extensive provings, materia medica and clinical data offered here. The material combines a wealth of background information, analysis and intuitive insights to identify key themes for the Orchidaceae family. These include a conflict between spirituality and materialism with a strong sexuality and search for perfectionism. They have proven to be powerful remedies in children with ADHD, dyslexia, speech difficulties and other learning disorders. Orchid remedies are increasingly needed in the "new child" that is overly adapted to technology and affected by it, leading to disorders of the autism-spectrum and Asperger's. There are physical affinities for sexual organs, feet and body orifices, with prominent neurological symptoms, as well as fungal infections and allergies. Detailed, nuanced portraits are offered for over thirty individual orchid remedies like Vanilla planifolia and Cypripedium pubescens as well as many new remedies. Their lesser-known 'dark side' is fully explored, along with a host of other new perspectives, such as relationships to Fungal and Animal groups. Louis Klein has the rare ability to transform the knowledge of provings into clear essences, thus helping homeopaths include this important remedy group in their daily prescriptions. "Louis Klein's "Orchids in Homeopathy" is the result of his extensive research into this fascinating family of plants; these plants have long been the prized objects of voracious collectors in many cultures.