An Overview of Miasmatic Correlation with Human Body and Nature

Abstract

Miasma used to be the main theory for what caused diseases, and it came before the modern idea of germs causing diseases. People started to learn about how infections and diseases spread in the 12th century. They discovered that infections can be transmitted through the air, water, or by coming into contact with an infected person. It was an obvious step for Hahnemann to pick up the term “miasm”, in view of its widespread use, and to refashion the definition to encompass his entire theory on the origin of chronic disease. He included the importance of certain germs but also emphasized a long-lasting and miasmatically induced transformation, caused by disruptions in the energy field or vital force surrounding and inside the body. According to Hahnemann and later in homeopathy, the word "miasm" refers to both the energetic and contagious characteristics. Homeopathy is really good at combining science with the energy and vital force. The concept of miasm has been one of the most controversial subjects in homoeopathy ever since Hahnemann came up with his miasmatic theory. Infact, it has never been fully appreciated because it has never been fully understood and the text of Organon remains quite unintelligible unless viewed in the light of modern discoveries. The aim of this article is to highlight the opinions of various author regarding miasm and to develop a conceptual scientific correlation in the light of modern-day perspective.