Two (2) quantum theoretically based metaphor/models have been proposed recently to describe the therapeutic process in homeopathy in terms of (1) a representation of the vital force (Vf) as a spinning quantized gyroscope, describable as a wave function; and (2) a form of nonorthodox quantum theoretical entanglement (called PPR entanglement) between the patient, practitioner, and remedy.
Method:
Combining these two descriptions permits “normalization” of the Vf gyroscopic wave function. In this context, “normalization” refers to the probability of a patient's symptom totality being expressed and observable to the practitioner within a “therapeutic state space” that has mirror-like characteristics.
Results:
The Vf gyroscopic wave function contains a constant A related to this symptom totality and its expression. Normalization provides values for A at various stages of the patient's journey to cure, while at the same time suggesting a possible Möbius strip-like “topology” for the practitioner-derived “therapeutic state space.”
Conclusions:
Changes in the value of A on normalization indicate how expression of symptom totality varies at different stages of the patient's journey to cure, while suggesting a “topology” for the therapeutic process and how the practitioner could be affected by it.
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