New toxicology: Lead

"All substances are poisons; there is none which is not a poison. The right dose differentiates a poison and a remedy."

Paracelsus

Summary

Toxicology has made great advances in recent times. Despite this, modern Homœopaths have made less use of it than did their predecessors. Lead poisoning has a long history. An important recent development is the large scale use of lead-containing petrol additives. Some of the biochemical effects of lead are discussed. Lead can cause a wide range of disorders, including psychological abnormalities in children. It can also simulate motor neurone disease and certain porphyrias. The use of lead in homœopathy should be developed on the basis of these findings.