What Is Classical Homeopathy According to George Vithoulkas?

Classical homeopathy, as presented by George Vithoulkas and the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy (IACH), is a system of medicine built on fixed principles — most centrally the law of similars and the use of minimum doses — and taught as a structured, academic discipline rather than a loose collection of remedies. Vithoulkas's own contributions, including his definition of health and his "New Model for Health and Disease," extend this framework into a broader theory of how health and disease operate. The vithoulkas.com library is the entry point for his writings, online materia medica, Organon resources, and course materials.

The Core Principles

Classical homeopathy rests on a small set of commitments that distinguish it from other approaches:

• Law of similars — a substance that can produce symptoms in a healthy person is used to treat a sick person showing a similar symptom picture.
• Minimum dose — remedies are given in highly diluted, potentized form, with the aim of provoking a reaction rather than suppressing symptoms.
• Individualization — treatment is matched to the whole person's symptom pattern, not to a disease label alone.
• Single remedy — classical practice generally favors one well-chosen remedy at a time.

The site's "About Homeopathy" and "Definition" sections, along with its FAQ, are where these ideas are explained in the Academy's own terms.

Vithoulkas's Theoretical Contributions

Vithoulkas is presented on the site as having developed several concepts beyond standard remedy practice:

These are the site's own characterizations; the library pages for each item are where the actual content lives.

How It Differs from Other Approaches

The site frames classical homeopathy as distinct from other homeopathic styles and from conventional medicine. The "Classical Homeopathy" section and the FAQ are the places to check how the Academy draws those lines. The distinction matters practically: it determines how a case is taken, how a remedy is selected, and what the Academy teaches in its programs.

Learning Resources on the Site

If you want to study rather than just read about it, the site organizes material into several tracks:

• E-Learning Course in Classical Homeopathy — described as a 2-year academic program, adopted by medical universities.
• Online Postgraduate Courses and E-Learning Groups.
• 3 Year Practitioner Program for North America.
• Webinars — the "Watch and Learn" series, described as a 12-hour webinar held three times a year.
• Courses in Alonissos — in-person study at the Academy's location.
• Online Materia Medica — access to six classical homeopaths' materia medica.
• Organon and Searching Books Online — reference texts.
• Vithoulkas App and Vithoulkas Compass — digital tools.
• Clinical Cases and Scientific Papers — published case reports and research, including papers in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Practical Notes

The site shows a cart and prices in euros (for example, "0,00 €" in the header), and its keyword signals include "free trial" and "subscribe" — so some content or courses involve payment or subscription. The specific terms for any given course or tool are not stated in the material available here; check the individual course or product page before assuming access is free.

For a first orientation, the most useful pages are "About Homeopathy," "Definition," "Classical Homeopathy," and the FAQ. For Vithoulkas's own theoretical work, start with the pages for Levels of Health and The "Continuum" of a Unified Theory of Diseases.