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What is homeopathy? An introduction.

Peter Fisher¹

¹Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, 60 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3HR, UK. peter.fisher@uclh.nhs.uk

Frontiers in Bioscience (Elite Edition)

|December 29, 2011

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Homeopathy, a historical healing practice, uses highly dilute medicines. Research suggests its effects extend beyond placebo, warranting further scientific investigation into this resilient practice.

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Area of Science:

Homeopathic medicine
Complementary and alternative medicine

Background:

Homeopathy, founded by Samuel Hahnemann, operates on the principle of 'like cures like'.
Its popularity fluctuated historically, rising in the 19th century, declining in the 20th, and resurging in the 21st century.
Homeopathy remains controversial due to the high dilution of its remedies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the scientific evidence and historical context of homeopathy.
To address the controversy surrounding homeopathic medicines and their efficacy.
To highlight the resilience and global spread of homeopathic practices.

Main Methods:

Analysis of clinical research, including randomized clinical trials and meta-analyses.
Inclusion of cohort, observational, and economic studies.
Distinguishing true homeopathy from systems based on symbolism.

Main Results:

A significant body of research suggests homeopathic effects are not solely placebo.
Clinical and observational studies have reported favorable outcomes.
Homeopathy has demonstrated resilience and widespread geographical distribution despite scientific debate.

Conclusions:

The scientific evidence for homeopathy includes positive results from rigorous studies.
Homeopathic medicine presents a unique area for continued scientific inquiry.
Further investigation is warranted to understand the mechanisms and efficacy of homeopathy.