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Homeopathy in the USA.

P Thomas1

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

The British Homoeopathic Journal
|May 9, 2001
PubMed
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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