Homeopathic Abbreviations By Sylvain Cazalet Published May 19, 2026 by admin Main Homeopathic Abbreviations By Sylvain Cazalet Help me to update this list: email This is a very useful tool for converting temperatures from one scale to another : °F (Fahrenheit) : °C (Celsius) : °K (Kelvin) : < – “aggravation,” “worse,” or “increase.” > – “amelioration,” “better,” or “decrease”. AAHM – American Academy of Homeopathic Medicine. AAHP – American Association of Homoeopathic Pharmacists. AAPCH – Allen Academy Practitioner Classical Homeopathy. AANP – American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. AAP – American Academy of Pediatrics. ABAI – American Board of Allergy and Immunology. AB – Antibiotics. ABFP – American Board of Family Practitioners. ABHT – American Board of Homeotherapeutics. ABPN – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. ACM – Alternative and complementary medicine. ACMH – American Coordinated Medical Society. AFH – American Foundation for Homoeopathy. AH – American Homeopathist (Journal). AHF – Annales Homéopathiques Françaises (Dr Pierre Joly). AHPhA – American Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Association. AHZ – Allgemeine Homoopathische Zeitung (Journal) – Heidelberg. AIH – American Institute of Homoeopathy. Am. Hom. – American Homeopath. Am. Hom. Rev. – American Homoeopathic Review. ANP – Adult Nurse Practitioner. AP – Acupuncture Physician. APH – Advanced Practitioner of Homeopathy. AVH – Academy of Veterinary Homeopaths. AW – Atomic weight. BALCCH – Bachelor London College of Classical Homeopathy. BHA – British Homeopathic Association. BHJ – British Homeopathic Journal [after 1911] – London. BHMS – British Homeopathic Medical Society. BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. BHMS (Cal.) – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (Calcutta). BHS – British Homeopathic Society [up to 1943]. BIH – British Institute of Homeopathy. BJH – British Journal of Homœopathy [up to 1911]. BKH – Beroepsvereniging voor Klassieke Homoeopathie (NL). BMJ – British Medical Journal. BP – British Pharmacopœia. BSc – Bachelor of Science. BS-NHF – Bulletin du Syndicat National des Homoeopathes Français. BSN – Bachelor of Science, Nursing. BVScAH – Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. B & T – Boericke and Tafel (Editors). C – Centesimal Dilution. CA – Certified Acupuncturist. CCH – Certified in Classical Homeopathy by the Council for Homeopathic Certification. CCHH – Certified in Classical Hahnemannian Homeopathy. CCN – Certified Clinical Nutritionist. CCRH – Central Council for research in Homeopathy (India). CDP – Cyclopædia of Drug Pathogenesy. CGH – Cahiers du Groupement Hahnemannien du Dr Pierre Schmidt. CGHL – Cahiers du Groupement Hahnemannien de Lyon (CGH). CH – Centesimal Dilution. CH – Certified Homeopath. ChB or BS – Bachelor of Surgery. CHom – Certificate of Classical Homeopathy. CHO – Certified in Homeopathy (Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy). CGH – Cahiers du Groupement Hahnemannien (Journal). CHC – Council for Homeopathic Certification. CHE – Council on Homeopathic Education. CHES – Certified Health Education Specialist. CHF – Centre Homéopathique de France. CHMS – California Homeopathic Medical Society. CHom – Certificate of Homeopathy (Vancouver Homeopathic Academy – former 3 Year Programme). CHQ – Classical Homoeopathic Quarterly. CKH – Centrum voor Klassieke Homeopathie (Leuven – Belgium). CM – Master of Surgery. CNHP – Certified Natural Health Professional. CNM – Certified Nurse Midwife. CNP – Certified Nurse Practitioner. CNS – Certified Nutrition Specialist. CO – Conseil de l’Ordre. Cor. blatt. – Correspondenz-Blatt. CPHT – Certified Practitioner of Homeopathic Therapeutics. CRNP – Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. CRRN – Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse. CTHom – Certified Trained Homeopath (ESSH School of Homeopathy). CVH – Certified Veterinary Homeopath. CWD – C W Daniel and Co, publishers d. – Day. D – decimal dilution. D— – Diploma of a school or college (UK). DAAPM – Diplomate of American Academy of Pain Management. DABFP – Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice. DABHM – Diplomat of American Board of Homeopathic Medicine. DABIM – Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. DAc – Diplomate in Acupuncture. DCH – Diploma in Classical Homoeopathy (Vancouver Homeopathic Academy – 4 Year programme). DCH – Diploma in Child Health. DDS – Doctor of Dentistry. DGKH – Deutsch Gesellschaft fur Klassische Homoopathie. DH – Decimal Dilution. DHANP – Diplomate of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. DHM – Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine (British Institute of Homoeopathy – Postgraduate course). DHM (Pract.) – Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine, Practitioner Level. (British Institute of Homoeopathy – Postgraduate course). DHM – Doctor in Homeopathic Medicine. DHMHS – Diploma in Homeopathic Medical Health Sciences (Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine). DHMS – Diploma of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (India). DHMS – Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Science (Homeopathic College of Canada). DHom (Med) – Diplomate of Homeopathic Medicine. DHom (UK) – Advanced Diploma in Homeopathy (The School of Homoeopathy, Devon, England – 3 Year Flexible Learning Programme). DHPh – Diploma in Homeopathic Pharmacy. DHt – Diplomate of Homeopathic Therapeutics (Given by AIH, the oldest organization of physicians in USA, predating the AMA). Dht – Diplomate of Homeopaty. DHU – Deutsche Homoopathie-Union. DIH – Diploma Institut of Homoeopathy. DIHom – Diploma in Homoeopathy (British Institute of Homeopathy – Entry level course). DIHom (Pract) – Diploma in Homoeopathy, Practitioner Level (British Institute of Homeopathy). Dip NIH – Diploma in Homoeopathy by National Institute of Homeopathy (Calcutta). Dip Obst RCOG – Diploma in Obstetrics of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. DMD – Doctor of Medical Dentistry. DNBHE – Diplomate of the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners. DPH – Diploma in Public Health. DPM – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. DSc – Doctor of Science DSH – Diploma from the School of Homeopathy. DSHom – Diploma from the School of Homeopathy (New-York, NY – 4 Year Part-time Attendance Programme). DSHom Med – Diploma from the School of Homeopathic Medicine (Toronto – 3 Year Programme). DSKH – Dansk Selskab for Klassisk Homoopathi (Danmark). DVM – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. DVetHom – Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy. ECCH – European Council for Classical Homeopathy. ECH – European Committee for Homeopathy. EDS – Ecole Dauphiné-Savoie. e. g. – exempli gratia = for example. EHHDS – Ecole d’Homéopathie Hahnamannienne Dauphiné-Savoie. FAAFP – Fellow of the AAmerican Academy of Family Practitioners. FAAP – Fellow of the Association of American Pediatrics. FACHP – Fellow of the American College of Homeopathic Physicians. FAGD – Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. FBHS – Fellow of the British Homeopathic Society. FBIH – Fellow of the British Institute of Homeopathy. FCAH – Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy. FDA – Food and Drug Administration (USA). FFHom – Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy. FHMA – Fellow of the Homeopathic Medical Association (UK). FIACA – Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture. FHR – Foundation for Homeopathic Research (India). FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner. FNSH – Fédération Nationale des Sociétés Homéopathiques. FNSMHF – Fédération Nationale des Sociétés Médicales Homéopathiques de France. FP – Pharmacopée Française. FRCP – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. FRFPS – Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow). FRSM – Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. FSHom – Fellow of the Society of Homeopaths (UK). FSHomMed – Fellow of the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine (4 Year Programme). GCEH – Graduate Course in Classical/Educational Homeopathy. GHG – Groupement Hahnemannien de Genève. GHL – Groupement Hahnemannien de Lyon. (Groupement Hahnemannien du Dr Pierre Schmidt) GHH – Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital. GHPS – Groupement Hahnemannien du Dr Pierre Schmidt. (Groupement Hahnemannien de Lyon) GP – General Pharmacy. gtts. ij. – 2 drops. grs. x. – 10 grains. h. – Hour. H/O – History of. HAA – Homeopathic Action Alliance. HANP – Homeopathic Association of Naturopathic Physicians. HASG – Homeopathic Affiliated Study Group. HAV – Homoopathischer Arzte Verband (Switzerland). HCC – Homeopathic Community Council. HCE – Homeopathic Consultant and Educator. HD – Homeopathic Doctor. HDM – Homéopathe Du Monde. HF – Homéopathie Française (Journal). HH – Homeopathy Home. HH – Homeopathic Heritage – B. Jain Publishers – New Delhi. HI – Homéopathe International. HIIHD – Hahnemann International Institute for Homeopathic. HL – Homoeopathic Links (Journal). HLL – Homeopathic Laymen’s League. HM – Hahnemannian Monthly (Journal). HM – The Homoeopathic Magazine (Journal). H. M. – Hahnemannian Monthly (Journal). HMA – Homeopathic Medical Assistant. HMC – Homeopathic Master Clinician (Luminos Advanced Course, BC – 2 Year Course). HMCC – Homeopathic Medical Council of Canada. HMD – Homeopathic Medical Doctor (Nevada). HMP – Homeopathic Medical Practitioner. HMRG – Homeopathic Medicine Research Group. HMSA – Hahnemann Medical Society of America. HNA – Homeopathic Nurses Association. HOMINT – Homeopathy International. HOMEOINT – Homéopathe International. HP – Homœopathic Physician. HPA – Homeopathic Pediatric Association. HPUS – Homœopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States. HPCUS – Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the U.S. HR – Homœopathic Recorder (Journal). HSC – Homeopathic School of Colorado. HSF – Homéopathes-Sans-Frontières. HSG – Homeopathic Study Group. HSP – Health Science Press, publishers. HT – Homeopathy Today (Journal). HW – Homœopathic World (Journal). HWB – Homeopaths Without Borders. (HSF) IACH – International Academy for Classical Homeopathy. ICCH – International Council for Classical Homeopathy. ICHom – International College of Homeopathy. ICHom – Institute of Classical Homeopathy. i. e. – Id est = that is. IFH – International Foundation for Homeopathy. IFPH – International Foundation for the Promotion of Homoeopathy. IHA – International Hahnemannian Association. INHF – Institut National Homéopathique Français. IRHIS – Institute for Research in Homeopathic Information. ISH – Irish Society of Homoeopaths. JAIH – Journal of the American Institute of Homeopathy (Journal). JBHS – Journal of the British Homeopathic Society. K – Kent’s Repertory. KHA – Kent Homeopathic Associates (Commercial). KCVO – Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. l. – Left. L— – License of a school or college (UK). LAc – Licensed Acupuncturist. LCCH – London College of Classical Homeopathy. LCEH – Licentiate of Court of Examiners in Homeopathy. LCCHI – London College of Classical Homeopathy International. LCH – Licentiate of the College of Homeopathy (UK). LCPHom – Licentiate of the College of Practical Homeopathy (Birmingham, England). LIGA – International Homeopathic Medical League. LFPS – Licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons. LHH – London Homeopathic Hospital [before Royal charter of 1950]. LHC – Liga Homeopatica Classica [founded 1999 – Antwerpen – Belgium]. LL – Laymen’s League. LM – 1 / 50 000 Dilution. LM – Licensed Midwife. LM – Licensed Member of the Society of Homoeopaths (UK). LMHI – Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis (see LIGA). LMHP – Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. LMPFH – Licensed Medical Professionals for Homeopathy. LMSSA – Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery Society of Apothecaries, London. LN – Licensed Nutritionist. LNC – Certified Licensed Nutritionist. LNC – Licensed Nutritionist Counselor. LPHS – Licensed by Purton House School (Purton House School of Homeopathy, England – 4 Year Programme). LRCP – Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians. LRCS – Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). LRFPS – Licentiate of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow). LSA – Licenciate of the Society of Apothecaries. MA – Master of Arts. Med. Adv. – Medical Advance (Journal). MB – Bachelor of Medicine. MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (India). MBHS – Member of the British Homeopathic Society. MBIR – Member of the British Institute of Radiology. MCH – Member of the College of Homeopathy (England). MD – Doctor of Medicine. MDH – Homeopathic Medical Doctor. MD(H) – Homeopathic Medical Doctor (Arizona). Med Dir – The Medical Directory for the UK [published annually since 1859]. Med Reg – The Medical Register for the UK [published annually since 1859]. MFHom – Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy (UK). MFAO – Member of the Faculty of Accredited Opticians. MHMA – Registered Member of the Homeopathic Medical Association (UK). MHR – Monthly Homœopathic Review (Journal). MIH – Member of the Institut of Homœopathy. MM – Materia Medica. MMH – Materia Medica Homeopathic. MMP – Materia Medica Pura of Hahnemann, Dudgeon’s translation. MN – Master of Nursing. MNNP – Master of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner. MPH – Master of Public Health. MPS – Member of the Pharmaceutical Society. MRCP – Member of the Royal College of Physicians. MRCGP – Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. MRCVS – Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. MRPSG – Member of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow. MRCS – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. MSN – Master of Nursing. MT – Mother Tincture. M. Tech (HOM) – Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine ; one who’s training in the medical sciences is equivalent to that of a medical doctor and one who has completed post-graduate research (South Africa). NAJH – North American journal of Homœopathy. NANHE – North American Network of Homeopathic Educators. NASH – North American Society of Homeopaths. NBHE – National Board of Homeopathic Examiners. NCCA – National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists. NCH – National Center for Homeopathy. NCNM – National College of Naturopathic Medicine. ND – Naturopathic Doctor. ND – Doctor of Nursing. NEHA – New England Homeopathic Academy. NEJH – New England Journal of Homeopathy (Journal) – Amherst, MA – USA. NESH – New England School of Homeopathy. NHF – Cours de l’Institut National Homéopathique Français. NHL – Norsk Homeopaters Landsforbund (Norway). NIH – National Institute of Health (USA). NJH – National Journal of Homoeopathy (India). NMD – Doctor of Naturopathy (Arizona). NO – Natural order. NP – Nurse Practitioner. NPLEX – Naturopathic Physician Licensing Exam. NUPATH – National Union of Professional and Trained Homeopaths (Canadian organization). NWPVH – NWP Vakgroep Homoeopathie (NL). NZHS – New Zealand Homoeopathic Society (NZ). NZICH – New Zealand Institute of Classical Homoeopathy (NZ). Obs. – Observations. Oj. – 1 pint. OGHM – Autrian Association for Homeopathic Medicine. OMD – Doctor of Oriental Medicine. OMHI – Organisation Médicale Homéopathique Internationale (International Homeopathic Medical Organization). OSHMS – Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society. PA – Physician Assistant. PAC – Certified Physician Assistant. PD – Doctor of Pharmacy. PDHom – Practitioner Diploma in Homoeopathy (The School of Homoeopathy, Devon, England – 4 Year Flexible Learning Programme). PhD – Doctor of Philosophy. PharmD – Doctor of Pharmacy. PsyD – Doctor of Psychology. Q – 1 / 50 000 Dilution. QHQ – Quinquina Homoeopathic Quarterly, Taliparamba – India. r. – Right. RADAR – Rapid Aid in Direct Access to Repertorization. RBH – Revue Belge dHoméopathie. RHom – Registered Homeopath (NUPATH – Canadian organization). RLHH – Royal London Homeopathic Hospital [after Royal charter of 1950]. RN – Registered Nurse. RNC – Registered Nurse Certified. RNCS – Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist. RN/NP – Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner. RPh – Registered Pharmacist. RSHom – Registered with the Society of Homoeopaths (UK). RSHom (NA) – Certified with the NASH (North American Society of Homeopaths). SAKH – Svenska Akademian for Klassisk Homoeopathi (Sweden). SG – Study Group. SH – Samuel Hahnemann. SH – Suomen Homeopaatit (Finland). SH – Student Homeopath. SHDS – Société Hahnemannienne Dauphiné-Savoie. SHMA – Southern Homeopathic Medical Association. SHO – Dutch Foundation for Homeopathic Education. SHZ – Stiftung Homoeopathie Zertifikat (Germany). SNMHF – Syndicat National des Médecins HOméopathique Français. Soc Hom – Society of Homeopaths, est. 1978. SOH – Society of Homeopaths. SRH – Société Rhodannienne d’Homéopathie. Student – Student at a school of homoeopathy and is gaining clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced homoeopath (UK). SVHA – Swiss Association for Homeopathic Doctors. Sxs – Symptoms. TM – Mother Tincture. UKHMA – United Kingdom Homoeopathic Medical Association. USHA – United States Homoeopathic Association. VAT – Veterinary Advanced Technician. VBKH – Vereniging ter Bevordering van Klassieke Homoeopathie (Belgium). VHAN – Society of Homeopathic Physicians in the Netherlands. viz. – videlicet = namely. VKH – Vereniging ter Bevordering van Klassieke Homeopathen (Belgium). VKH – Verband Klassischer Homoopathen (Switzerland). VKHD – Verband Klassischer Homoeopathen Deutschlands (Germany). VMD – Veterinary Medical Doctor. X – Decimal Dilution. ZKH – Zeitschrift für Klassische Homoopathie (Journal). viij. – 8 troy ounces. ss. – 1/2 troy drachm. Ø – remedies marked Ø are mother tincture and are in liquid form. § – Affirmation. ↑ – increase. ↓ – decrease. + – desires. – – aversion to. STATES, etc… : AL – Alabama AB – Alberta AK – Alaska AR – Arkansas AS – American Samoa AZ – Arizona BC – British Columbia CA – California CO – Colorado CT – Connecticut CZ – Canal Zone DC – District of Columbia DE – Delaware FL – Florida GA – Georgia GU – Guam HI – Hawaii ID – Idaho IL – Illinois IN – Indiana IA – Iowa KS – Kansas KY – Kentucky LA – Louisiana ME – Maine MD – Maryland MA – Massachusetts MB – Manitoba MI – Michigan MN – Minnesota MS – Mississippi MO – Missouri MT – Montana NB – New Brunswick NE – Nebraska NF – Newfoundland NS – Nova Scotia NT – Northwest Territories NV – Nevada NH – New Hampshire NJ – New Jersey NM – New Mexico NY – New York NC – North Carolina ND – North Dakota OH – Ohio OK – Oklahoma ON – Ontario OR – Oregon PA – Pennsylvania PE – Prince Edward Island PQ – Quebec PR – Puerto Rico RI – Rhode Island SC – South Carolina SD – South Dakota SK – Saskatchewan TN – Tennessee TX – Texas TW – Taiwan UT – Utah VA – Virginia VI – Virgin Islands VT – Vermont WA – Washington DC – Washington, DC WV – West Virginia WI – Wisconsin WY – Wyoming YT – Yukon Territory L’alphabet grec classique Lettre majuscule Lettre minuscule Appellation Valeur Α α Alpha a Β β Bêta b Γ γ Gamma g Δ δ Delta d Ε ε Epsilon e Ζ ζ Dzêta z Η η Êta ê Θ θ Thêta t aspiré (th) Ι ι Iota i Κ κ Kappa k Λ λ Lambda l Μ μ Mu m Ν ν Nu n Ξ ξ Xi x Ο ο Omicron o Π π Pi p Ρ ρ Rhô r Σ σ/ς Sigma s Τ τ Tau t Υ υ Upsilon u Φ φ Phi p aspiré (ph) Χ χ Khi k aspiré (kh) Ψ ψ Psi ps Ω ω Oméga ô Latin abbreviations : a. c. – ante cibum : Before food. b. d. – bis die : Twice daily. e.g. – exempli gratia : for example. i.e. – id est : that is o. d. – omni die : Daily. o. m. – omni mane : Every morning. o. n. – omni nocte : Every night. p. c. – post cibum : After food. p. r. n. – pro re nata : When required. q. d. – quater die : Four times daily. q. d. s. – quater die sumendus : To be taken four times daily. q. q. h. – quarta quaque hora : Every four hours. stat – Immediately. t. d. s. – ter die sumendus : To be taken three times daily. t. i. d. – ter in die : Three times daily. viz. – videlicet : namely. 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Main Homeopathic Abbreviations By Sylvain Cazalet Help me to update this list: email This is a very useful tool for converting temperatures from one scale to another : °F (Fahrenheit) : °C (Celsius) : °K (Kelvin) : < – “aggravation,” “worse,” or “increase.” > – “amelioration,” “better,” or “decrease”. AAHM – American Academy of Homeopathic Medicine. AAHP – American Association of Homoeopathic Pharmacists. AAPCH – Allen Academy Practitioner Classical Homeopathy. AANP – American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. AAP – American Academy of Pediatrics. ABAI – American Board of Allergy and Immunology. AB – Antibiotics. ABFP – American Board of Family Practitioners. ABHT – American Board of Homeotherapeutics. ABPN – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. ACM – Alternative and complementary medicine. ACMH – American Coordinated Medical Society. AFH – American Foundation for Homoeopathy. AH – American Homeopathist (Journal). AHF – Annales Homéopathiques Françaises (Dr Pierre Joly). AHPhA – American Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Association. AHZ – Allgemeine Homoopathische Zeitung (Journal) – Heidelberg. AIH – American Institute of Homoeopathy. Am. Hom. – American Homeopath. Am. Hom. Rev. – American Homoeopathic Review. ANP – Adult Nurse Practitioner. AP – Acupuncture Physician. APH – Advanced Practitioner of Homeopathy. AVH – Academy of Veterinary Homeopaths. AW – Atomic weight. BALCCH – Bachelor London College of Classical Homeopathy. BHA – British Homeopathic Association. BHJ – British Homeopathic Journal [after 1911] – London. BHMS – British Homeopathic Medical Society. BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. BHMS (Cal.) – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (Calcutta). BHS – British Homeopathic Society [up to 1943]. BIH – British Institute of Homeopathy. BJH – British Journal of Homœopathy [up to 1911]. BKH – Beroepsvereniging voor Klassieke Homoeopathie (NL). BMJ – British Medical Journal. BP – British Pharmacopœia. BSc – Bachelor of Science. BS-NHF – Bulletin du Syndicat National des Homoeopathes Français. BSN – Bachelor of Science, Nursing. BVScAH – Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. B & T – Boericke and Tafel (Editors). C – Centesimal Dilution. CA – Certified Acupuncturist. CCH – Certified in Classical Homeopathy by the Council for Homeopathic Certification. CCHH – Certified in Classical Hahnemannian Homeopathy. CCN – Certified Clinical Nutritionist. CCRH – Central Council for research in Homeopathy (India). CDP – Cyclopædia of Drug Pathogenesy. CGH – Cahiers du Groupement Hahnemannien du Dr Pierre Schmidt. CGHL – Cahiers du Groupement Hahnemannien de Lyon (CGH). CH – Centesimal Dilution. CH – Certified Homeopath. ChB or BS – Bachelor of Surgery. CHom – Certificate of Classical Homeopathy. CHO – Certified in Homeopathy (Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy). CGH – Cahiers du Groupement Hahnemannien (Journal). CHC – Council for Homeopathic Certification. CHE – Council on Homeopathic Education. CHES – Certified Health Education Specialist. CHF – Centre Homéopathique de France. CHMS – California Homeopathic Medical Society. CHom – Certificate of Homeopathy (Vancouver Homeopathic Academy – former 3 Year Programme). CHQ – Classical Homoeopathic Quarterly. CKH – Centrum voor Klassieke Homeopathie (Leuven – Belgium). CM – Master of Surgery. CNHP – Certified Natural Health Professional. CNM – Certified Nurse Midwife. CNP – Certified Nurse Practitioner. CNS – Certified Nutrition Specialist. CO – Conseil de l’Ordre. Cor. blatt. – Correspondenz-Blatt. CPHT – Certified Practitioner of Homeopathic Therapeutics. CRNP – Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. CRRN – Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse. CTHom – Certified Trained Homeopath (ESSH School of Homeopathy). CVH – Certified Veterinary Homeopath. CWD – C W Daniel and Co, publishers d. – Day. D – decimal dilution. D— – Diploma of a school or college (UK). DAAPM – Diplomate of American Academy of Pain Management. DABFP – Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice. DABHM – Diplomat of American Board of Homeopathic Medicine. DABIM – Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. DAc – Diplomate in Acupuncture. DCH – Diploma in Classical Homoeopathy (Vancouver Homeopathic Academy – 4 Year programme). DCH – Diploma in Child Health. DDS – Doctor of Dentistry. DGKH – Deutsch Gesellschaft fur Klassische Homoopathie. DH – Decimal Dilution. DHANP – Diplomate of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. DHM – Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine (British Institute of Homoeopathy – Postgraduate course). DHM (Pract.) – Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine, Practitioner Level. (British Institute of Homoeopathy – Postgraduate course). DHM – Doctor in Homeopathic Medicine. DHMHS – Diploma in Homeopathic Medical Health Sciences (Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine). DHMS – Diploma of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (India). DHMS – Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Science (Homeopathic College of Canada). DHom (Med) – Diplomate of Homeopathic Medicine. DHom (UK) – Advanced Diploma in Homeopathy (The School of Homoeopathy, Devon, England – 3 Year Flexible Learning Programme). DHPh – Diploma in Homeopathic Pharmacy. DHt – Diplomate of Homeopathic Therapeutics (Given by AIH, the oldest organization of physicians in USA, predating the AMA). Dht – Diplomate of Homeopaty. DHU – Deutsche Homoopathie-Union. DIH – Diploma Institut of Homoeopathy. DIHom – Diploma in Homoeopathy (British Institute of Homeopathy – Entry level course). DIHom (Pract) – Diploma in Homoeopathy, Practitioner Level (British Institute of Homeopathy). Dip NIH – Diploma in Homoeopathy by National Institute of Homeopathy (Calcutta). Dip Obst RCOG – Diploma in Obstetrics of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. DMD – Doctor of Medical Dentistry. DNBHE – Diplomate of the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners. DPH – Diploma in Public Health. DPM – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. DSc – Doctor of Science DSH – Diploma from the School of Homeopathy. DSHom – Diploma from the School of Homeopathy (New-York, NY – 4 Year Part-time Attendance Programme). DSHom Med – Diploma from the School of Homeopathic Medicine (Toronto – 3 Year Programme). DSKH – Dansk Selskab for Klassisk Homoopathi (Danmark). DVM – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. DVetHom – Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy. ECCH – European Council for Classical Homeopathy. ECH – European Committee for Homeopathy. EDS – Ecole Dauphiné-Savoie. e. g. – exempli gratia = for example. EHHDS – Ecole d’Homéopathie Hahnamannienne Dauphiné-Savoie. FAAFP – Fellow of the AAmerican Academy of Family Practitioners. FAAP – Fellow of the Association of American Pediatrics. FACHP – Fellow of the American College of Homeopathic Physicians. FAGD – Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. FBHS – Fellow of the British Homeopathic Society. FBIH – Fellow of the British Institute of Homeopathy. FCAH – Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy. FDA – Food and Drug Administration (USA). FFHom – Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy. FHMA – Fellow of the Homeopathic Medical Association (UK). FIACA – Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture. FHR – Foundation for Homeopathic Research (India). FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner. FNSH – Fédération Nationale des Sociétés Homéopathiques. FNSMHF – Fédération Nationale des Sociétés Médicales Homéopathiques de France. FP – Pharmacopée Française. FRCP – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. FRFPS – Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow). FRSM – Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. FSHom – Fellow of the Society of Homeopaths (UK). FSHomMed – Fellow of the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine (4 Year Programme). GCEH – Graduate Course in Classical/Educational Homeopathy. GHG – Groupement Hahnemannien de Genève. GHL – Groupement Hahnemannien de Lyon. (Groupement Hahnemannien du Dr Pierre Schmidt) GHH – Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital. GHPS – Groupement Hahnemannien du Dr Pierre Schmidt. (Groupement Hahnemannien de Lyon) GP – General Pharmacy. gtts. ij. – 2 drops. grs. x. – 10 grains. h. – Hour. H/O – History of. HAA – Homeopathic Action Alliance. HANP – Homeopathic Association of Naturopathic Physicians. HASG – Homeopathic Affiliated Study Group. HAV – Homoopathischer Arzte Verband (Switzerland). HCC – Homeopathic Community Council. HCE – Homeopathic Consultant and Educator. HD – Homeopathic Doctor. HDM – Homéopathe Du Monde. HF – Homéopathie Française (Journal). HH – Homeopathy Home. HH – Homeopathic Heritage – B. Jain Publishers – New Delhi. HI – Homéopathe International. HIIHD – Hahnemann International Institute for Homeopathic. HL – Homoeopathic Links (Journal). HLL – Homeopathic Laymen’s League. HM – Hahnemannian Monthly (Journal). HM – The Homoeopathic Magazine (Journal). H. M. – Hahnemannian Monthly (Journal). HMA – Homeopathic Medical Assistant. HMC – Homeopathic Master Clinician (Luminos Advanced Course, BC – 2 Year Course). HMCC – Homeopathic Medical Council of Canada. HMD – Homeopathic Medical Doctor (Nevada). HMP – Homeopathic Medical Practitioner. HMRG – Homeopathic Medicine Research Group. HMSA – Hahnemann Medical Society of America. HNA – Homeopathic Nurses Association. HOMINT – Homeopathy International. HOMEOINT – Homéopathe International. HP – Homœopathic Physician. HPA – Homeopathic Pediatric Association. HPUS – Homœopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States. HPCUS – Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the U.S. HR – Homœopathic Recorder (Journal). HSC – Homeopathic School of Colorado. HSF – Homéopathes-Sans-Frontières. HSG – Homeopathic Study Group. HSP – Health Science Press, publishers. HT – Homeopathy Today (Journal). HW – Homœopathic World (Journal). HWB – Homeopaths Without Borders. (HSF) IACH – International Academy for Classical Homeopathy. ICCH – International Council for Classical Homeopathy. ICHom – International College of Homeopathy. ICHom – Institute of Classical Homeopathy. i. e. – Id est = that is. IFH – International Foundation for Homeopathy. IFPH – International Foundation for the Promotion of Homoeopathy. IHA – International Hahnemannian Association. INHF – Institut National Homéopathique Français. IRHIS – Institute for Research in Homeopathic Information. ISH – Irish Society of Homoeopaths. JAIH – Journal of the American Institute of Homeopathy (Journal). JBHS – Journal of the British Homeopathic Society. K – Kent’s Repertory. KHA – Kent Homeopathic Associates (Commercial). KCVO – Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. l. – Left. L— – License of a school or college (UK). LAc – Licensed Acupuncturist. LCCH – London College of Classical Homeopathy. LCEH – Licentiate of Court of Examiners in Homeopathy. LCCHI – London College of Classical Homeopathy International. LCH – Licentiate of the College of Homeopathy (UK). LCPHom – Licentiate of the College of Practical Homeopathy (Birmingham, England). LIGA – International Homeopathic Medical League. LFPS – Licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons. LHH – London Homeopathic Hospital [before Royal charter of 1950]. LHC – Liga Homeopatica Classica [founded 1999 – Antwerpen – Belgium]. LL – Laymen’s League. LM – 1 / 50 000 Dilution. LM – Licensed Midwife. LM – Licensed Member of the Society of Homoeopaths (UK). LMHI – Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis (see LIGA). LMHP – Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. LMPFH – Licensed Medical Professionals for Homeopathy. LMSSA – Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery Society of Apothecaries, London. LN – Licensed Nutritionist. LNC – Certified Licensed Nutritionist. LNC – Licensed Nutritionist Counselor. LPHS – Licensed by Purton House School (Purton House School of Homeopathy, England – 4 Year Programme). LRCP – Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians. LRCS – Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). LRFPS – Licentiate of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow). LSA – Licenciate of the Society of Apothecaries. MA – Master of Arts. Med. Adv. – Medical Advance (Journal). MB – Bachelor of Medicine. MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (India). MBHS – Member of the British Homeopathic Society. MBIR – Member of the British Institute of Radiology. MCH – Member of the College of Homeopathy (England). MD – Doctor of Medicine. MDH – Homeopathic Medical Doctor. MD(H) – Homeopathic Medical Doctor (Arizona). Med Dir – The Medical Directory for the UK [published annually since 1859]. Med Reg – The Medical Register for the UK [published annually since 1859]. MFHom – Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy (UK). MFAO – Member of the Faculty of Accredited Opticians. MHMA – Registered Member of the Homeopathic Medical Association (UK). MHR – Monthly Homœopathic Review (Journal). MIH – Member of the Institut of Homœopathy. MM – Materia Medica. MMH – Materia Medica Homeopathic. MMP – Materia Medica Pura of Hahnemann, Dudgeon’s translation. MN – Master of Nursing. MNNP – Master of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner. MPH – Master of Public Health. MPS – Member of the Pharmaceutical Society. MRCP – Member of the Royal College of Physicians. MRCGP – Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. MRCVS – Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. MRPSG – Member of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow. MRCS – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. MSN – Master of Nursing. MT – Mother Tincture. M. Tech (HOM) – Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine ; one who’s training in the medical sciences is equivalent to that of a medical doctor and one who has completed post-graduate research (South Africa). NAJH – North American journal of Homœopathy. NANHE – North American Network of Homeopathic Educators. NASH – North American Society of Homeopaths. NBHE – National Board of Homeopathic Examiners. NCCA – National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists. NCH – National Center for Homeopathy. NCNM – National College of Naturopathic Medicine. ND – Naturopathic Doctor. ND – Doctor of Nursing. NEHA – New England Homeopathic Academy. NEJH – New England Journal of Homeopathy (Journal) – Amherst, MA – USA. NESH – New England School of Homeopathy. NHF – Cours de l’Institut National Homéopathique Français. NHL – Norsk Homeopaters Landsforbund (Norway). NIH – National Institute of Health (USA). NJH – National Journal of Homoeopathy (India). NMD – Doctor of Naturopathy (Arizona). NO – Natural order. NP – Nurse Practitioner. NPLEX – Naturopathic Physician Licensing Exam. NUPATH – National Union of Professional and Trained Homeopaths (Canadian organization). NWPVH – NWP Vakgroep Homoeopathie (NL). NZHS – New Zealand Homoeopathic Society (NZ). NZICH – New Zealand Institute of Classical Homoeopathy (NZ). Obs. – Observations. Oj. – 1 pint. OGHM – Autrian Association for Homeopathic Medicine. OMD – Doctor of Oriental Medicine. OMHI – Organisation Médicale Homéopathique Internationale (International Homeopathic Medical Organization). OSHMS – Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society. PA – Physician Assistant. PAC – Certified Physician Assistant. PD – Doctor of Pharmacy. PDHom – Practitioner Diploma in Homoeopathy (The School of Homoeopathy, Devon, England – 4 Year Flexible Learning Programme). PhD – Doctor of Philosophy. PharmD – Doctor of Pharmacy. PsyD – Doctor of Psychology. Q – 1 / 50 000 Dilution. QHQ – Quinquina Homoeopathic Quarterly, Taliparamba – India. r. – Right. RADAR – Rapid Aid in Direct Access to Repertorization. RBH – Revue Belge dHoméopathie. RHom – Registered Homeopath (NUPATH – Canadian organization). RLHH – Royal London Homeopathic Hospital [after Royal charter of 1950]. RN – Registered Nurse. RNC – Registered Nurse Certified. RNCS – Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist. RN/NP – Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner. RPh – Registered Pharmacist. RSHom – Registered with the Society of Homoeopaths (UK). RSHom (NA) – Certified with the NASH (North American Society of Homeopaths). SAKH – Svenska Akademian for Klassisk Homoeopathi (Sweden). SG – Study Group. SH – Samuel Hahnemann. SH – Suomen Homeopaatit (Finland). SH – Student Homeopath. SHDS – Société Hahnemannienne Dauphiné-Savoie. SHMA – Southern Homeopathic Medical Association. SHO – Dutch Foundation for Homeopathic Education. SHZ – Stiftung Homoeopathie Zertifikat (Germany). SNMHF – Syndicat National des Médecins HOméopathique Français. Soc Hom – Society of Homeopaths, est. 1978. SOH – Society of Homeopaths. SRH – Société Rhodannienne d’Homéopathie. Student – Student at a school of homoeopathy and is gaining clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced homoeopath (UK). SVHA – Swiss Association for Homeopathic Doctors. Sxs – Symptoms. TM – Mother Tincture. UKHMA – United Kingdom Homoeopathic Medical Association. USHA – United States Homoeopathic Association. VAT – Veterinary Advanced Technician. VBKH – Vereniging ter Bevordering van Klassieke Homoeopathie (Belgium). VHAN – Society of Homeopathic Physicians in the Netherlands. viz. – videlicet = namely. VKH – Vereniging ter Bevordering van Klassieke Homeopathen (Belgium). VKH – Verband Klassischer Homoopathen (Switzerland). VKHD – Verband Klassischer Homoeopathen Deutschlands (Germany). VMD – Veterinary Medical Doctor. X – Decimal Dilution. ZKH – Zeitschrift für Klassische Homoopathie (Journal). viij. – 8 troy ounces. ss. – 1/2 troy drachm. Ø – remedies marked Ø are mother tincture and are in liquid form. § – Affirmation. ↑ – increase. ↓ – decrease. + – desires. – – aversion to. STATES, etc… : AL – Alabama AB – Alberta AK – Alaska AR – Arkansas AS – American Samoa AZ – Arizona BC – British Columbia CA – California CO – Colorado CT – Connecticut CZ – Canal Zone DC – District of Columbia DE – Delaware FL – Florida GA – Georgia GU – Guam HI – Hawaii ID – Idaho IL – Illinois IN – Indiana IA – Iowa KS – Kansas KY – Kentucky LA – Louisiana ME – Maine MD – Maryland MA – Massachusetts MB – Manitoba MI – Michigan MN – Minnesota MS – Mississippi MO – Missouri MT – Montana NB – New Brunswick NE – Nebraska NF – Newfoundland NS – Nova Scotia NT – Northwest Territories NV – Nevada NH – New Hampshire NJ – New Jersey NM – New Mexico NY – New York NC – North Carolina ND – North Dakota OH – Ohio OK – Oklahoma ON – Ontario OR – Oregon PA – Pennsylvania PE – Prince Edward Island PQ – Quebec PR – Puerto Rico RI – Rhode Island SC – South Carolina SD – South Dakota SK – Saskatchewan TN – Tennessee TX – Texas TW – Taiwan UT – Utah VA – Virginia VI – Virgin Islands VT – Vermont WA – Washington DC – Washington, DC WV – West Virginia WI – Wisconsin WY – Wyoming YT – Yukon Territory L’alphabet grec classique Lettre majuscule Lettre minuscule Appellation Valeur Α α Alpha a Β β Bêta b Γ γ Gamma g Δ δ Delta d Ε ε Epsilon e Ζ ζ Dzêta z Η η Êta ê Θ θ Thêta t aspiré (th) Ι ι Iota i Κ κ Kappa k Λ λ Lambda l Μ μ Mu m Ν ν Nu n Ξ ξ Xi x Ο ο Omicron o Π π Pi p Ρ ρ Rhô r Σ σ/ς Sigma s Τ τ Tau t Υ υ Upsilon u Φ φ Phi p aspiré (ph) Χ χ Khi k aspiré (kh) Ψ ψ Psi ps Ω ω Oméga ô Latin abbreviations : a. c. – ante cibum : Before food. b. d. – bis die : Twice daily. e.g. – exempli gratia : for example. i.e. – id est : that is o. d. – omni die : Daily. o. m. – omni mane : Every morning. o. n. – omni nocte : Every night. p. c. – post cibum : After food. p. r. n. – pro re nata : When required. q. d. – quater die : Four times daily. q. d. s. – quater die sumendus : To be taken four times daily. q. q. h. – quarta quaque hora : Every four hours. stat – Immediately. t. d. s. – ter die sumendus : To be taken three times daily. t. i. d. – ter in die : Three times daily. viz. – videlicet : namely. 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