Lippe’s Repertory was published in 1880 by Constantine Lippe, a devoted disciple of Constantine Hering. This work is historically significant as it is based on Hering’s Repertory to the Manual (Allentown, 1838), which was the first repertory published in the English language. Lippe’s repertory bridged early repertory works and later comprehensive repertories like Kent’s, making it a cornerstone in homeopathic literature.
Sources
Lippe’s Repertory drew on several key works, ensuring a wide and reliable compilation of remedies:
- Repertory to the Manual – C. Hering
- Therapeutic Pocket Book – Boenninghausen
- Diarrhoea – Adolf Lippe
- Diarrhoea – Bell
- Works of M.N. Guernsey
- Works of Jahr
These sources allowed Lippe to combine both clinical experience and literature-based knowledge, resulting in a repertory that was systematic and practical for physicians.
Plan and Construction
The structure of Lippe’s Repertory mirrors the arrangement of chapters in Materia Medica Pura, following a logical progression from general symptoms to particulars. The repertory is divided into 28 chapters:
- Mind and Disposition
- Sensorium – Cloudiness, Giddiness, Vertigo
- Head
- Scalp
- Eyes and Sight
- Ears and Hearing
- Nose and Smell
- Face – Lips and Lower Jaw
- Teeth and Gums
- Mouth, Palate, and Tongue
- Fauces, Pharynx, and Oesophagus
- Appetite and Taste – Hunger and Thirst
- Complaints During and After Meals
- Eructations, Nausea, and Vomiting – Hiccough, Heartburn, and Waterbrash
- Stomach
- Hypochondria, Kidneys, Diaphragm, Liver, and Spleen
- Abdomen, Groin, and Flatulency
- Stool and Anus
- Urine and Urinary Organs
- Male Sexual Organs
- Female Sexual Organs
- Coryza
- Larynx and Trachea
- Cough
- Respiration
- Chest and Heart
- Mammae and Nipples
- Nape, Back, and Sacral Region
- Upper Extremities
- Lower Extremities
- Sleep and Dreams
- Fevers
- Skin
- Generalities – Aggravations and Ameliorations
This chapter-wise organization allows practitioners to systematically repertorize a case while also serving as a reference tool for specific symptoms.
Special Features
- Precursor to Kent’s Repertory – Kent often referred to Lippe’s Repertory before creating his own.
- Coverage of 602 Medicines – Offers a broad spectrum of remedies.
- Logical Progression – From generals to particulars, following classical homeopathic principles.
- Important Chapters – The “Mind” and “Generalities” chapters are considered the most crucial.
- Gradation System – Uses italics and roman type to indicate intensity and frequency of symptoms.
- Versatile Usage – Suitable for both systematic repertorization and quick reference work.
Lippe’s Repertory stands as a landmark in homeopathy, bridging the early repertories of Hering and Boenninghausen with the later works of Kent. Its logical structure, systematic classification, and comprehensive coverage make it a valuable resource for students and practitioners alike.