H. C. Allen (Henry Clay Allen, 1836–1909) was a distinguished American homeopathic physician and a prolific author in the field of materia medica. He is widely recognized for his precise and characteristic presentations of homeopathic remedies. Among his key works are `Keynotes and Characteristics with Comparisons`, which provides essential diagnostic features and comparative studies of various remedies, and `The Therapeutics of Intermittent Fever`, focusing on homeopathic approaches to fever management.