BIO_TYPOLOGY-LEON VANNIER
Dr. Vannier describes eight basic prototypes, named from Greek and Roman divinities with definite individualizing traits. These are Mars, Saturn, Apollo, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Luna, and Terra. Each type is thoroughly described in terms of dominant characteristics, morphology, mind, character, diseases to which they are prone, and changes that commonly occur with age and in specific circumstances. There are also sections on how the type presents in the male and female, with descriptions of masculine and feminine traits which are likely to ruffle the feathers of some readers in our contemporary gender-conscious societies (not unknown in homeopathic literature!).
He goes on to describe how the type presents in each of the constitutions, followed by studies of homeopathic remedies commonly needed by people with the characteristics of the prototype. Often there is a central polychrest remedy which is frequently indicated, as well as other adjunctive remedies.
Rarely existing as a single pure prototype, most people display characteristics of two to four of these classifications. These prototypes are combined into metatypes which are also described in detail. The book is beautifully illustrated with photographs and drawings, showing many examples of each type so the reader can effectively integrate visual examples with the other information.
Typology in Homeopathy is a unique, information-packed book which is off the beaten path of our collection of materia medica texts. It is a reference book which is easy to enjoy and yet, if studied in detail, can broaden our knowledge of the human condition.
Dr. Vannier describes eight basic prototypes, named from Greek and Roman divinities with definite individualizing traits. These are Mars, Saturn, Apollo, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Luna, and Terra. Each type is thoroughly described in terms of dominant characteristics, morphology, mind, character, diseases to which they are prone, and changes that commonly occur with age and in specific circumstances. There are also sections on how the type presents in the male and female, with descriptions of masculine and feminine traits which are likely to ruffle the feathers of some readers in our contemporary gender-conscious societies (not unknown in homeopathic literature!).
He goes on to describe how the type presents in each of the constitutions, followed by studies of homeopathic remedies commonly needed by people with the characteristics of the prototype. Often there is a central polychrest remedy which is frequently indicated, as well as other adjunctive remedies.
Rarely existing as a single pure prototype, most people display characteristics of two to four of these classifications. These prototypes are combined into metatypes which are also described in detail. The book is beautifully illustrated with photographs and drawings, showing many examples of each type so the reader can effectively integrate visual examples with the other information.
Typology in Homeopathy is a unique, information-packed book which is off the beaten path of our collection of materia medica texts. It is a reference book which is easy to enjoy and yet, if studied in detail, can broaden our knowledge of the human condition.
- ..DR LEON VANNIER.
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