Marco Ruggeri
Founder of Similia
Marco Ruggeri is the founder of Similia, a modern homeopathy software platform used by over 4,000 practitioners worldwide. With a background in both software engineering and homeopathic practice, Marco built Similia to bridge the gap between traditional homeopathy and modern technology — making repertories, materia medica, and AI-powered clinical tools accessible to every practitioner.
Articles by Marco Ruggeri
Boericke's Materia Medica: How to Read and Use the Pocket Manual in Practice
Boericke materia medica explained: how to read the Pocket Manual's entries — modalities, relationship, dose and the built-in repertory — for practitioners.
The Complete Repertory Explained: History, Structure & Use
What the Complete Repertory is: van Zandvoort's history, scale, source-tracking, how it differs from Kent, Murphy and Synthesis, and how to use it online.
Homeopathic Rubric Search: Kent, Murphy & Complete
Find the right repertory rubric fast: turn patient language into Kent, Murphy & Complete rubrics, search by meaning, compare remedy grades, then confirm.
Homeopathy AI App: What It Does and How to Choose One
A homeopathy AI app extracts symptoms, maps rubrics and assists repertorisation from real repertory data. How it differs from a ChatGPT wrapper, and how to choose one.
Free Online Materia Medica: Boericke, Clarke & Kent
Free online materia medica: search homeopathic remedies by symptom across Boericke, Clarke, Allen, Hering and Kent — all public-domain, one library.
Mercurius Corrosivus: Materia Medica, Keynotes & Differentials
Mercurius corrosivus materia medica: keynotes, incessant rectal and bladder tenesmus, dysentery, nephritis, eye and throat affinities, plus differentials.
Murphy's Repertory Online: Structure, Clinical Rubrics & How to Use It
Murphy repertory online, explained: Robin Murphy and the MetaRepertory, its alphabetical clinical structure, four remedy grades, editions, and how to use it.
What Is a Polycrest? The Major Polycrest Remedies Explained
What is a polycrest remedy? A clinical guide to the major polycrest remedies in homeopathy — Sulphur, Lycopodium, Pulsatilla and more — with classical keynotes.
Repertory Software: How It Works, Free vs Paid
How digital repertorisation works: search rubrics, auto-tabulate remedies and build the chart instantly. Kent, Boenninghausen & more, with free vs paid.
Ruta Graveolens: Materia Medica, Keynotes & Modalities
A practitioner's guide to Ruta graveolens — sphere of action on periosteum, tendons and eyes, keynotes, modalities, and the Ruta vs Rhus tox vs Arnica vs Symphytum differential.
Arsenicum Album vs Nux Vomica: Differential Guide
Arsenicum Album vs Nux Vomica: a practitioner's differential — keynotes, mind, modalities, GI and sleep symptoms, plus the rubrics that separate them.
Homeopathic Potency & Posology Guide: 30C vs 200C vs 1M
A practitioner's homeopathic potency and posology guide: when to use 30C, 200C, 1M and LM by case type, plus repetition, aggravation and dosing rules.
LM Potency in Homeopathy: Preparation, Plussing & Dosing
How LM (Q) potencies are prepared, how to plus and adjust the dose, and when to choose the 50-millesimal scale over centesimal — a practitioner's guide.
Miasms in Homeopathy: Psora, Sycosis & Syphilis Explained
Psora, Sycosis & Syphilis explained: deficiency, excess & destruction. Hahnemann's chronic-disease miasm theory, keynotes & miasmatic prescribing.
Rhus Tox vs Bryonia: Differential Guide for Practitioners
Rhus Tox vs Bryonia for homeopaths: the worse-from-motion vs better-from-motion split, side-by-side modalities, keynotes, differentials & repertory rubrics.
Boenninghausen Repertory Method: How BBCR Differs from Kent
How Boenninghausen's repertory method and Boger's BBCR work — complete symptoms, concomitants, grand generalisation, and how they differ from Kent.
Lycopodium Clavatum: Remedy Profile for Practitioners
Lycopodium clavatum remedy profile: constitutional picture, keynotes, 4-8 pm and right-sided modalities, and repertorisation tips for practitioners.
MacRepertory Alternative 2026 — Cloud & Free to Start
MacRepertory stopped getting support in 2025. Compare cloud alternatives to MacRepertory & Synergy — semantic repertory + materia medica, free to start.
Nux Vomica Homeopathy: Complete Remedy Profile
In-depth Nux Vomica remedy profile for practitioners: constitution, keynotes, modalities, clinical uses & differentials from classical sources.
Pulsatilla Homeopathy — Keynotes, Picture & Clinical Use
In-depth Pulsatilla remedy profile: constitutional type, keynotes, modalities, differentials & repertory rubrics. Clinical study reference for homeopaths.
Sulphur Homeopathy: Complete Remedy Profile for Practitioners
In-depth Sulphur remedy profile: constitutional type, keynotes, modalities, and clinical applications. A study and prescribing reference for homeopaths.
Complete Dynamics vs Similia 2026 — Honest Comparison (Pricing, Features, Verdict)
Complete Dynamics vs Similia compared: pricing, repertories, materia medica, AI tools and which homeopathy software is right for your practice in 2026.
Hompath Zomeo vs Similia 2026 — Honest Comparison (Pricing, Features, Verdict)
Hompath Zomeo vs Similia compared: pricing, repertories, materia medica, AI tools and which homeopathy software is right for your practice in 2026.
Vithoulkas Compass vs Similia: Pricing & Verdict (2026)
What Vithoulkas Compass costs vs Similia's free plan — expert system, repertories and AI compared, with an honest verdict for your practice.
AI Homeopathy Case Analysis — How AI Tools Analyse Consultations & Suggest Remedies
Learn how AI homeopathy tools analyse case notes, extract symptoms, map rubrics, and suggest remedies. Practical guide to using AI case analysis in your homeopathic practice.
Homeopathy Rubric Finder — How to Search Repertory Rubrics Faster
Learn how to find the right repertory rubrics quickly using modern search tools. Compare manual lookup vs semantic search vs AI-powered rubric finders for homeopathic practice.
Arsenicum Album Materia Medica: Keynotes & Modalities
Arsenicum album materia medica: anxious fastidious type, burning pains better for warmth, after-midnight aggravation, thirst for sips — Kent & Clarke.
Coffea Cruda: Complete Remedy Profile for Practitioners
In-depth Coffea Cruda remedy profile covering mental overexcitement, insomnia, hypersensitivity, and clinical applications for homeopathy practitioners.
Gelsemium Materia Medica: Keynotes, Modalities & Uses
Gelsemium sempervirens materia medica: the four Ds, anticipatory anxiety, flu states, droopy weakness, modalities — with Clarke and Boericke keynotes.
Ignatia Amara Materia Medica: Keynotes & Uses
Ignatia amara materia medica: grief, paradoxical symptoms, sighing, globus — keynotes from Clarke and Boericke with clinical indications.
Rhus Tox Homeopathy: Rheumatism, Sprains & Stiffness
Rhus tox homeopathic remedy for rheumatism, sprains, back pain and stiffness better from continued motion — keynotes, modalities and Bryonia differential.
AI in Homeopathy: Remedy Selection & Case Analysis
How AI speeds homeopathic remedy selection: semantic rubric search, symptom extraction, live transcription — and what the HOHM study found (59% match).
Free Homeopathic Resources Online: Repertories, Materia Medica & Software Tools
Access free homeopathic repertories, materia medica, and software online. Includes Kent, Boericke & Boenninghausen repertories, 12 classic materia medica books, and free practice tools for homeopaths.
HIPAA and GDPR Compliance for Homeopathic Practitioners: What You Need to Know
A practical guide to HIPAA and GDPR compliance for homeopathic practitioners, covering patient data protection, software requirements, and how to ensure your practice meets regulatory standards.
Homeopathic Case Taking: Step-by-Step Guide
Homeopathic case taking step by step: opening question, observation, mentals, generals, modalities and documentation — plus AI live transcription.
How to Repertorize: Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide
Learn how to repertorize step by step: select rubrics, weight characteristic symptoms, avoid 6 common beginner mistakes, and use a free online repertory.
Kent Repertory Online Free: Structure & How-To (2026)
Use Kent's Repertory online free in 2026: its 37-chapter structure, grading system, how to navigate rubrics, and where to access it with semantic search.
Materia Medica vs Repertory: The Difference
What separates a materia medica from a repertory, how they work together in case analysis, and how to use both — a practical guide for students.
Murphy vs Kent vs Complete Repertory (2026)
Murphy's, Kent's and Complete Repertory compared: structure, rubric counts, grading and which fits your practice — plus where to use each online.
Semantic Search in Homeopathy: How Natural Language Is Changing Repertory Lookup
Discover how semantic search technology bridges the gap between modern clinical language and classical homeopathic repertory terminology, making rubric lookup faster and more intuitive.
Top 20 Homeopathic Polycrest Remedies — Student Study Guide
The 20 most important polycrest remedies every homeopathy student must know: Sulphur, Calcarea, Lycopodium, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, Nat-mur, Sepia and more. Mental, physical and constitutional profiles, side-by-side.
Best Homeopathic Software 2026 — Tested & Compared (5 Tools)
Hands-on review of the 5 best homeopathic software tools in 2026 — Similia, RadarOpus, Complete Dynamics, Hompath Zomeo and VithoulkasCompass. Features, pricing, repertory coverage, AI tools, and which is right for your practice.
Homeopathy Software with Repertory & Materia Medica — Complete Practitioner Guide
Find the best homeopathy software with integrated repertory and materia medica. Compare features, free vs paid options, AI tools, and choose the right platform for your practice.
Online Repertory for Homeopathy — Free Access, Semantic Search & AI Tools
Use a free online repertory with Kent, Boericke & 14 repertories. Compare the best online homeopathic repertory platforms with semantic search, AI tools, and cloud access.
What's the Best Homeopathy Software for Students Learning Repertorisation and Case Analysis?
Compare the top homeopathy software platforms for students—covering pricing, repertory access, semantic search, materia medica integration, and case management features.
Similia Free vs Pro: Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Plan
Compare Similia Free and Pro plans feature-by-feature. Discover which edition suits students, practitioners, and clinics, plus add-ons to customize your homeopathy software.
How Digital Tools Are Transforming Modern Homeopathy Practice
Discover how digital homeopathy tools transform practice efficiency. Learn about repertory software, AI-powered search, and case management for modern practitioners.