I also had problems (sometimes) with the thermals of the acute chart of dr V, for fevers. in some cases the change in thermals was clear while in some cases not so clear.

again, the remedy differentiation as per his acute chart is difficult at times.

these problems are there when I confine myself STRICTLY to the chart and think WITHIN the chart.

I was forced to use other ideas and experience. I found that I could not 100% confine myself to the chart and chart alone.

for acutes, I prefer using a single dose of 30C or 200C.
yes, 10M or even CM may be used in acutes and there are good arguements for it. also LM potency may be used or even succused water doses of low centesimals etc.
I use the single doses of 30C or 200C
or
first 30C and then if that wears off, finish with a single dose of 200C.
in rare cases, I did have to repeat 200C after a few days.
single dose and full cure works when the prescription is accurate.

as far as chronic "panchtatva" system is concerned, I have doubts about the overemphasis and the interpretation of the mentals, as done by dr V.
I am more in favour of the "hard core prescribing" as dr rajesh shah puts it.

let these posts be taken by serious students of dr V to dr V himself.

this will help all of us.
dr manish