Homeopathy Matters by Whole Being Health

Homeopathy Matters by Whole Being Health

Wet vs Dry dosing - which is best?

And does it really matter?

Kirsty Richards DipHomNZ RCHom's avatar
Kirsty Richards DipHomNZ RCHom
Oct 21, 2026
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One thing I’ve noticed, as a New Zealand trained and qualified Homeopath, is the often-common debate online about wet vs dry dosing.

When I trained as a Homeopath over 16 years ago, we all predominantly used the dry dosing method. Which is still my personally preferred method to this day. It’s quick and easy, it works well and is well tolerated by most people and pets.

Some say that using dry dosing can cause aggravations in sensitive people. This is NOT something I have personally experienced after all my years of practice, however, if a client presents as very sensitive, then I do tend to use wet dosing and lower potencies - or LM’s - as a precaution.

Proponents of wet dosing often quote the ‘bible of Homeopathy’ - Samuel Hahnemann’s Organon for their staunch use of only wet dosing.

However, Samuel Hahnemann discusses both dry and wet dosing in

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