Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine developed in the late 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on two primary principles: “like cures like” (the idea that a substance causing symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat similar symptoms in a sick person) and “law of minimum dose” (the notion that the lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness). Here are key
points about homeopathy:
Core Principles
Like Cures Like: This principle, also known as the “Law of Similars,” posits that a substance that causes certain symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat those same symptoms in a sick person.
Law of Minimum Dose: Homeopathy relies on highly diluted substances, often to the point where no molecules of the original substance remain. Practitioners believe that these ultra-diluted doses stimulate the body’s self-healing mechanisms.
Individualized Treatment: Homeopathic treatment is tailored to the individual, taking into account their unique physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms.