Why this page exists
IQ Homeopathy is built on a simple principle: clarity and traceability matter. This page explains how content on IQ Homeopathy is created, what it is based on, how it is referenced, how it should be cited, and what permissions apply to quoting and reuse.
1) Editorial Policy and Methodology
1.1 What we publish on IQ Homeopathy
IQ Homeopathy contains two different content types:
- Editorial content (IQ Materia Medica and educational pages)
This is curated and structured content created to support learning and reference. - Directory content (homeopaths and pharmacies)
These are listings that may be submitted or updated by listing owners and may change over time. Directory content is informational and should not be interpreted as a clinical endorsement.
We aim to keep the boundary between these content types clear.
1.2 Our approach to the Materia Medica
The IQ Materia Medica is not written to replace classical homeopathy or reinvent anything. It is a structured collection designed to make remedy knowledge more accessible, more consistent, and easier to compare.
Our approach is to collect, organise, and present remedy information from multiple reliable sources, with a strong focus on classical literature. Where helpful, we also consult reputable modern works and relevant published material to support clarity, comparison, and learning.
1.3 A living library and why some pages differ
The IQ Materia Medica is a work in progress. The platform has evolved over time, and the structure has improved as standards have improved.
Because of that, you may notice:
- earlier remedies may be formatted or written differently from later ones
- newer entries may have stronger cross-referencing, clearer organisation, or more detailed citation work
This is intentional transparency. IQ Homeopathy is a living library, refined as learning deepens and standards develop.
1.4 Updates, corrections, and accountability
We aim to improve accuracy over time. If you spot a factual error, unclear attribution, broken internal link, or a section that needs clarification, please contact us with the page URL and details of what should be corrected.
For feedback and corrections, email: feedback@iqhomeopathy.com
2) Sources and Bibliography
2.1 What “sources” means on IQ Homeopathy
Remedy pages are compiled from multiple sources. Depending on the remedy and what is available, this may include:
- classical Materia Medica (primary foundation)
- provings and proving records
- reputable Materia Medica books (classical and modern)
- clinical observations presented as clinical, not as universal fact
- articles and research where relevant, used carefully and not treated as proof of efficacy
Different remedies have different levels of available material, so the amount of source detail can vary between pages.
2.2 How we use sources
We aim to present source material in a way that supports study and reference:
- organising information into a consistent structure
- distinguishing proving-style symptoms from clinical observations where possible
- highlighting important modalities and remedy relationships when supported by the literature
- favouring clarity over complexity while keeping the meaning faithful to the original source
3) Citations and Referencing
3.1 Why we cite
Wherever possible, we include citations to named authors and sources to:
- show the origin of key statements
- help readers cross-check and deepen study
- avoid unattributed claims
- make differences between authors clearer
3.2 What citations mean
- A citation indicates the source that informed a statement, symptom, modality, relationship, or clinical observation.
- Citations do not necessarily mean confirmation in modern biomedical research. They often reflect proving data, toxicology, or clinical tradition as recorded in homeopathic literature.
4) How to Cite IQ Homeopathy
To cite IQ Homeopathy clearly and accurately:
- Cite the specific page used, not only a hub page.
- Use the canonical page URL as the reference.
- If quoting, keep excerpts short and include attribution.
- When discussing a remedy, cite the individual remedy page rather than a category or archive page.
Suggested format examples:
- IQ Homeopathy, “Remedy Name” (Materia Medica), accessed [date].
- IQ Homeopathy, “Listing Name” (Directory), accessed [date].
If you are using information drawn from a specific author cited on the page, consider citing both IQ Homeopathy and the original author where appropriate.
5) Licensing, Reuse, and Permissions
5.1 General principle
IQ Homeopathy is a compiled reference. We aim to respect authorship and source traditions, and we ask others to do the same.
5.2 What is allowed
- Linking to IQ Homeopathy pages
- Quoting short excerpts with clear attribution to IQ Homeopathy and the specific page used
- Summarising content in your own words, with a citation to the relevant page
5.3 What is not allowed without permission
- Reproducing full remedy pages or large portions of them
- Bulk copying, scraping, or republishing content as a substitute for the site
- Creating derivative databases by copying substantial parts of the content
5.4 Permissions and enquiries
If you would like to reproduce longer excerpts, republish content, or discuss licensing for a project, please contact:
6) Medical and safety note
IQ Homeopathy is an educational platform. It does not provide medical diagnosis, and it is not a substitute for urgent medical care.
If symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or urgent, readers should seek appropriate professional medical support.