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Homeopathy in the USA.

¹Lower Farm House, Llysworney, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, UK.

The British Homoeopathic Journal

|May 9, 2001

Summary

Homeopathy in the USA began in 1825 and faced opposition from the AMA. Despite a decline, homeopathic medicine has seen a significant recovery since the 1970s.

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Area of Science:

History of Medicine
Alternative Medicine

Background:

Homeopathy introduced to the USA in 1825 by Hans Burch Gram.
Development influenced by German immigrant homeopaths.
Establishment of the first homeopathic medical college in 1835.

Observation:

Founding of the American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH) in 1844.
Hostile policies from the American Medical Association (AMA) founded in 1847.
Widespread influence of Eclectic Medicine, with key figures like JT Kent originating from it.

Findings:

The Flexner Report of 1910 led to the closure of numerous homeopathic medical colleges.
Homeopathy experienced a sharp decline in the USA from the 1920s to the 1960s.
A notable resurgence in homeopathic practice has occurred since the 1970s.

Implications:

The historical trajectory of homeopathy in the USA demonstrates resilience.
Understanding this history provides context for contemporary alternative medicine.
The cyclical nature of medical practice trends is evident.

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