π Allen’s Theory of Chronic Diseases – Key Points:
Allen's Theory of Chronic Disease in homeopathy was introduced by Dr. H. R. Allen , an influential homeopath who expanded upon Dr. Samuel Hahnemann’s original theory of chronic diseases. While Hahnemann identified three main chronic miasms (Psora, Sycosis, Syphilis), Dr. Allen provided a more clinical and practical interpretation of these miasms based on symptomatology and pathology. π Allen’s Theory of Chronic Diseases – Key Points: 1. Practical Application of Miasms Allen emphasized clinical observation and pathology rather than pure theoretical ideas. He correlated chronic miasms with actual disease conditions , like: Psora with functional disorders Sycosis with proliferative or hyperplastic conditions (e.g., warts, tumors) Syphilis with destructive changes (e.g., ulcers, bone diseases) 2. Extension of Hahnemann's Work While Hahnemann focused on suppression and suppression as a root cause , Allen emphasized chronic disease progression based on miasmat...