at the range of choices they offer!
I usually buy from Hahnemann, who offer potencies thru 30c on, er, medium-sized globules.
I forget what number size they call them, but it's the same as I've
gotten from Boiron and Standard... and higher potencies in poppy-seed
sized ones. But I've also seen it done *all* sorts of other ways! I
have seen no significant difference in effect between one pillule and
several, nor between a single poppy-seed pill and a single larger one.
I making LMs it matters simply because part of the dilution process
(which determines the potency) involves putting a single medicated
poppy-seed sized pellet into a specified amount of diluent. If a
different-sized pill is used, the dilution ratio will be changed--which
would *not* mean that the rx would not work just fine, bu lessens the
standardization and precision (what you have won't *really* be an LM,
quite). In a pinch I wouldn't (personally) worry about it, but IMO
it's useful to aim for that standardized starting point when feasible!
But for buying a prepared remedy, I can't see any basis for choosing
one size over another other than aesthetics or convenience--but I'll be
interested to hear if anyone has further thoughts!
Best,
Shannon