A Homeopath generally prescribes following categories of medicines
Mother Solutions:
Chemical substances are dissolved in alcohol, water or glycerine and dispensed in a very dilute form. The ratio of the medicinal substance to the vehicle is usually 1/10. These solutions are absolutely safe, non-toxic and highly effective in treating various conditions.
Homeopathic Dilutions:
These are medicines potentised in alcohol and dispensed in cane sugar pills or pellets. There are over 3000 remedies in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia. A Homeopath generally advises a patient to take 4-6 pills at varied intervals of time.