Ep 112: Boiron - The Past, Present, and Future Of This Leading Homeopathic Supplier - with Dr. Christophe Merville

Are you looking for a sustainable and eco-friendly form of natural medicine?

In this episode, we'll learn about Boiron, a firm that manufactures homeopathic medications and is regarded as the industry leader. We'll also learn about Boiron's history, the highest manufacturing standards it has adopted, and how it promotes homeopathy as a kind, environmentally conscious, and all-encompassing form of medicine.

Christophe Merville, D. Pharm is the director of education and pharmacy development at Boiron, a world leader in homeopathic medicines. In this position, he creates training programs, both online and in print, for pharmacists and retailers on homeopathic medicines used to treat common health conditions. Before his more than 30-year career with Boiron, Dr. Merville was a university hospital pharmacist in France’s Loire Valley where he obtained three years of clinical experience. Born in France, Dr. Merville completed his pharmacy doctorate in Nantes in 1985. He is a sought-after expert on homeopathic medicines and their practical uses for consumers as well as medical experts, and a frequent guest on radio programs across the U.S.  Dr. Merville has also co-authored several published works and has presented homeopathic topics at scientific meetings.

Check out these episode highlights:
01:50 - Christophe's personal journey of how he first became acquainted with homeopathy
13:25 - The two gentlemen that founded Boiron
19:37 - Do the remedies really stop working if you touch them?
26:52 - What's involved in the manufacturing process in Boiron
40:41 - The Homeopathic Research Institute
47:22 - Single Remedies versus Combination Remedies
50:17 - How many remedies does Boiron have in stock
51:22 - Is it permissible to use homeopathic treatments containing controlled substances such as opium?

Connect with Christophe 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-merville-258a9710/

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