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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.
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.