Does Coffee Antidote Homeopathic Medicines?
A. It is often said that strong odors such as camphor, coffee (includes decaf), and mint, can antidote (render ineffective) homeopathic medicines. There is some documentation to support this. However, WHP generally has observed that in individuals who are accustomed to drinking coffee on a daily basis, remedies are not usually antidoted by their coffee consumption. For individuals who regularly do not drink coffee, their remedies may be antidoted by its consumption. The best rule of thumb is to be aware of the potential for antidoting, and if after being exposed to a strong odor, you notice a return of your symptoms, readminister the remedy and avoid exposure to the offending odor in the future.
