The Emission of Photons by Arsenicum album 10M Suggests that Potencies are in a High-Energy, Low-Density State

Abstract Previous studies using solvatochromic dyes as probes of diluted and succussed solutions have indicated that potencies produce an electric field and are also nullified by having a weak electric current passed through them. The objectives of the current study were to build and expand on these observations. In particular, it has been proposed that if potencies produce their own electric field, this is likely due to the presence of separated charges. On application of an electrical current these charges are predicted to recombine and in so doing emit light. A specially adapted single tube luminometer has been used to monitor photon emissions from potency solutions of Arsenicum album 10M (Ars 10M) and controls, using fluorescein to extend the detection range of the instrument. A sharp photon emission peak is detectable from solutions of Ars 10M on application of a 9v/18mA electric current. Potency solutions only show the peak on application of the electric current and control solutions show no peak. The presence of 10 µM fluorescein is necessary in order to see the emission peak. Calculations show the charge-pair concentration in solution is 10−14M, assuming one photon is emitted per charge-pair. For Ars 10M that has been subjected to an electric current, photon emission and loss of activity against the solvatochromic dye DMABR correlate. The sharp photon emission peak seen in solutions of Ars 10M, but not in control solutions, requires fluorescein to be present and indicates the photons emitted are in the ultraviolet range. The concentration of separate charge-pairs, calculated from the photon emission level, is approximately 10−14M. Their identity remains unknown at this time, but they appear to be responsible for the activity of Ars 10M, as determined by its action against DMABR, and by extrapolation its clinical activity.