Why Do a Number and the Initials CH Follow the Latin Name of the Homeopathic Medicine? ? The number indicates the strength of the dilution of the base substance. The initials indicate the type of dilution: C = Centesimal dilution H = according to the Hahnemann method Example: : Nux Vomica 5 CH means that the original preparation, Nux Vomica (Mother Tincture of Nux Vomica) has been diluted five times at one centesimal according to the Hahnemannian homeopathic method.

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