Use of the homeopathic
method in Bulgaria is related to the name
of Dr. Georgi Valkov Mirkovich (1828 –
1905). Hi accepted Hahnemann’s ideas,
that during the healing of a disease only
a single remedy is to be prescribed, because
“the practice to mix more remedies is
contrary to the common sense”( G. Mirkovich
- 1993,6). With this position he became
the founder of Classical Homeopathy in
Bulgaria, giving priority to the homeopathic
method of healing before the allopathic
one and adducing comparative data concerning
the death rate percentage when both methods
of healing have been applied for different
diseases. In his point, in terms of Homeopathy
there was a need for combining the supervision
on the disease properties with the experience
related to the features of the remedies.
The main art necessary for successful
application of the homeopathic method
“is to cleverly arrange the characteristics
and properties of the disease in a complex;
on that complex are depending both the
correct choice of a remedy and the successful
healing itself.”(G. Mirkovich - 1993,16).
As a start of the Classical Homeopathy
development in Bulgaria could be taken
the year 1992 when a group of Bulgarian
enthusiasts lead by Dr.
Petar Najdenov established
relations with the London College of Classical
Homeopathy in the person of Peter
Chappell, Head of the International
Department. The first Classical Homeopathy
course carried by English lecturers began.
In 1994, the Homeopathic Society was established
and it continues developing its activity
up to the present. The Society aims include
studying, developing and applying Classical
Homeopathy as a healing and preventive
method. The Homeopathic Society is working
in close cooperation with both the London
College of Classical Homeopathy (LCCH)
and the London International College of
Homeopathy (LICH).
Since May 2003, the Bulgarian Homeopathic
Society is regular member of the
European Council for Classical Homeopathy
(ЕССН).
Homeopathic Society
in Bulgaria
Homeopathic Society (HS)
is the first professional organization
of classical homeopaths in Bulgaria, registered
in 1994. Members of the HS are practicing
classical homeopaths who have passed a
biennial course in Homeopathy lead by
lecturers from the London International
College of Homeopathy. Homeopaths lacking
basic medical education are obligatorily
passing a biennial course in Medical Training
as well, with a program meeting European
standards regarding the Homeopath profession.
Those graduated in Homeopathy are enhancing
their qualification through annual summer
schools, supervisions and international
seminars.
Homeopathic Society in Bulgaria is a non-profit
organization developing its activities
in public favor, officially registered
in accordance with the country Law. Its
leading body is the Board of Managers
consisting of a Chairperson and 8 members.
In connection with its main activity –
promoting Homeopathy in Bulgaria, the
HS is organizing each year a National
Conference in Classical Homeopathy oriented
to a wide audience, where homeopaths are
holding scientific reports related to
the results of their practical work as
well as to the basic guidelines in Classical
Homeopathy. To date, there are six such
conferences held, with the following subjects:
1998 – “Homeopathy – art and science”,
1999 - “Similar heals similar”, 2000 –
“The single medicine”, 2001 – “Health
as equilibrium”, 2002 - “The force of
life” и 2003 – “Miasmas”. The reports
held are published in collections with
the same titles as the above-mentioned
conferences.
Since 2000, the HS has started issuing
the “Classical Homeopathy” professional
magazine.
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
FOR THE HOMEOPATHIC SOCIETY
Basic HS membership criterion is the acceptance
of the Classical Homeopathy’s main principles.
Members of the HS can be:
A. Practicians – graduated experts in
Classical Homeopathy which are:
1. Accepting the HS aims according to
its Statute;
2. Accepting and respecting the HS Moral
Code.
3. Actively participating in the HS activities
for promoting Classical Homeopathy in
Bulgaria.
4. Applying in their practice the principles
of Classical Homeopathy.
5. Taking part in the HS events aiming
their constant qualification raising.
6. Participating in workgroups dealing
with different issues in the Classical
Homeopathy field according to international
programs.
7. Regularly paying their member fee.
B. Students – persons attending the HS
organized courses which are:
1. Accepting the HS Statute.
2. Accepting the HS Moral Code.
3. Regularly attending the courses;
4. Successfully passing their exams.
5. Actively participating in the HS activities.
6. Regularly paying their member fee.