| Dynamization is conceived as the process of
increasing the potency of a substance by progressive dilution, combined
with succussion (liquids) or trituration
(solids). Homeopathists believe that succussion releases the spirit-like,
healing essence of the substance (derived from an animal, botanical or mineral
source) and concentrate it, while the dilution removes the physical
presence of the substance itself. Thus at a dilution of 30C (30
successive dilutions of 1:100) no molecules of the original substance
remain; however, the potency of the preparation is perceived to be high
because at 30C the substance has been extensively dynamized. The
process of dynamization is sometimes referred to as potentization.
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