Large Repertories: Complete versus Synthesis

[Theresa Partington]

Yes, I tried to work some cases in Dimitriades' book using an ordinary 'Kentian' repertory and they didn't work out at all.
Theresa
Ellen wrote:
The thing is not just the remedies included under synthesis rubrics. As I
understand it, Boenninghausen has rubric headings that are quite different
from the Kent rubric. They are meant to support his way of
repertorization. That is large rubrics close to the case are first used to
eliminate unrelated rubrics. Then, smaller rubrics are used. (this is
probably just the way you do it by hand and not the essence of the method).
You could do the same with the large rubrics in Synthesis, but for some
reason, perhaps selectivity of remedies in the

[Dana Ullman, MPH]

Friends,

I had written this response several weeks ago and had thought
that it was sent to this list, but I just found it in my "drafts" box
(eeeks). However, because the information is still useful, I am sending it
now.

longer available in print. It has been superceded by a newer version by the
same author, Roger Van Zandvoort, called "Repertorium Universale." This new
version is much larger because he has added a lot of the Boenninghausen
rubrics (these rubrics are VERY large, and it is very difficult to use such
rubrics with a large number of medicines, except in a computerized
version!). This large repertory is not for travel at all. Although it is
good for desk use, I personally think that it is best used in software form.
printed form.

Repertory." This repertory has a lot of rubrics that are not in other
repertories. For details about these newer and different rubrics, go to:
https://www.homeopathic.com/store/product=1212
Dana Ullman, MPH
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