Dr. Jan Scholten: A Visionary Bridging Science and Homeopathy
Jan Scholten’s work blends medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and philosophy, offering a uniquely analytical yet intuitive approach to homeopathy.
In April 2014, Dr. Jan Scholten—internationally renowned homeopath, thinker, and innovator—was honored with the title of Knight in the Dutch Order of Orange Nassau, a prestigious recognition given to those who have made outstanding contributions to society. For the global homeopathic community, it was a moment of collective pride and acknowledgment of Jan’s extraordinary influence.
This recognition came about through the heartfelt efforts of Jan’s family—his niece and sister—and was supported by his wife Maria and homeopaths from around the world, who spoke to his humanitarian spirit and pioneering contributions to the field.
A Scientific Explorer of the Human Condition
Jan Scholten’s work blends medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and philosophy, offering a uniquely analytical yet intuitive approach to homeopathy. A scientist at heart, he brings rigor and logic to his theories, while also remaining open to perception and pattern—a union of the analytical and the creative, the left and right brain.
In 1987, Jan co-founded the Homeopathic Centre for Doctors in Utrecht, which remains a hub of homeopathic excellence in the Netherlands. He is also a highly sought-after international teacher, regularly conducting seminars and contributing to homeopathic journals and platforms worldwide.
The Periodic Table and Beyond
Dr. Scholten is perhaps best known for his revolutionary application of the periodic table in homeopathy. His insights opened up new possibilities for using the elements and their salts, offering structure, clarity, and predictive power to remedy selection. His work on the Lanthanides—a group of rare earth elements—has proven especially valuable in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, offering new avenues for healing where few existed before.
More recently, Jan has turned his attention to the Plant Kingdom, culminating in the publication of his comprehensive and systematized materia medica on plants. Just as with minerals, his plant framework helps practitioners identify new remedies and better understand familiar ones—through the lens of evolution, themes, and developmental patterns.
A Legacy of Innovation and Courage
Though his approaches have sometimes sparked debate within the homeopathic world, those who have embraced Jan’s methods speak of their transformative clinical results. His work helps homeopaths think beyond rote memorization and encourages a deeper understanding of remedies as expressions of both natural order and human experience.
For today’s students and practitioners, Jan Scholten represents the bold spirit of innovation homeopathy needs—an explorer of uncharted territories who remains grounded in scientific integrity and human compassion.