The healing properties of a magnet can be applied in homeopathy. Hahnemann explained these methods in Materia Medica Pura under the North and South Poles of a powerful magnet. Although both poles possess equal strength, their actions do not counteract each other. The therapeutic effect can be adjusted by controlling the duration of magnet application to the patient.
Each pole has distinctive curative effects, and their application can be tailored according to the symptoms they produce. In cases of excessive or violent effects due to over-application, a polished zinc plate can serve as an antidote.
Homeopathic remedies derived from magnetism include:
- Magnetis polus australius (South Pole of the magnet)
- Magnetis polus arcti (North Pole of the magnet)
- Magnetis poli ambo (magnet exposed to sugar of milk)
These remedies demonstrate how dynamic forces, like magnetism, can be integrated into homeopathic practice to influence the vital force.