06/01/2026
Why Coffee and Camphor Interfere with Homoeopathic Medicines
(Based on action on the sentient faculty of nerves)
Homoeopathic medicines act through the sentient faculty of the nervous system, which governs:
• Sensation
• Perception
• Emotions
• Reaction to stimuli
They influence the vital force by gently stimulating the nerves to restore balance and self-healing.
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Action of Coffee & Camphor on the Same Pathway
Camphor and strong coffee also act powerfully on the sentient faculty of nerves.
Because of this:
• They directly compete with the action of the homoeopathic remedy
• They overstimulate or abruptly alter nerve response
• They may neutralise or antidote the subtle stimulus given by the remedy
➡️ When two strong influences act on the same sentient faculty, the gentler homoeopathic stimulus is suppressed or cancelled.
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Camphor
• Acts rapidly and penetratingly on the nervous system
• Can suddenly arrest the action of a remedy
• Even external use (balms, inhalers) may interfere
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Strong Coffee
• Strongly stimulates the nerves and brain
• Produces artificial alertness, anxiety, restlessness
• Disturbs the natural response of the vital force
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Homoeopathic Principle 🌿
A homoeopathic remedy provides a mild, specific stimulus to the sentient faculty of nerves.
Strong substances like camphor and coffee give a crude, overpowering stimulus—thereby opposing the remedy’s action.
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Simple Line for Patients
“Homoeopathic medicines and substances like coffee and camphor act on the same nerve pathways. Because coffee and camphor act more strongly, they can block the gentle action of the medicine.”