The electrons are in intricate concentric orbits around the nucleus. The radii of the orbits, from within out, are in the ratio of the squares of 1,2,3,4,5, etc. The great speed with which they revolve almost makes every electron be in every part of its orbit at the same time. Thus, the atom is practically a solid, consisting of concentric rings of revolving electrons held in place by a central attraction so tremendous as to be, itself, essentially solid.
How do our homoeopathic dilutions fit into the theory of the structure of matter? Some attempt to explain them on the theory of dissociation of ions. Others use, as an explanation, the electronic structure. Neither of these explanations applies, because it can be mathematically proved that neither ions nor electrons are left by the time the 30th dilution is reached. Not only this, but the electrons are supposed to be all alike and to have been a part. Quoting from Soddy: “It is the nucleus and not the electron which impresses upon an atom its chemical character.” It is most likely that the secret of high dilutions will be found in the nucleus, for metaphorically it is the nucleus that contains the soul of the atom. Either there is something in matter which can be infinitely attenuated or the process of attenuation imparts to a diluent certain of its peculiar qualities.
Practical Application.
The foregoing represents not merely a theoretical treatise on homoeopathic research. In 1921, the Foundation for Homoeopathic Research was established in New York for the purpose of approaching, in a scientific way, the problems of homoeopathy.
It has plodded along with its work, with only slight endowment, and has accomplished certain things. During two years it supported an experiment at the New York Homoeopathic Medical College in which 212 guinea-pigs were used to determine if high dilutions of Natrum Muriaticum can affect healthy animals. The fact that they are affected was definitely proved.
The Foundation supported Dr.Mary Starks work in connection with certain potencies given to a strain of fruit-flies which has hereditary lethal tumors. The result of this last experiment was very significant, for in a certain number of cases the tumors failed to appear among the progeny of he flies to which the remedies were given. The Foundation has always realized that experimental work in medicine is not complete unless it is checked up clinically and the Foundation therefore has clinic at its disposal.
In its clinic, it has been treating children who were affected with adenoids and diseased tonsils, in the endeavor to work our remedies which will cure these conditions and prevent the children having to resort to surgery. The Foundation is in touch with many allopathic physicians, who, through the Foundation, have become interested in homoeopathy. It also has done a certain amount of post-graduate teaching.
It is carrying on the work of compiling, through collaboration of physicians all over the world, the indications for remedies most useful in different disease-groups. One of the most important works conducted by some of its members is that relating to radiant qualities inherent in dilutions. This work is not yet complete but, when sufficient experimenting has been done, it will prove conclusively the presence of energy of a specific kind in each remedy in any dilution, no matter how high.
The Foundation seeks the friendly interest of all who are interested in the advancement of homoeopathic principles.
