What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a natural medical system discovered two centuries ago by a German physician and chemist, Samuel Hahnemann. The fundamental principle of homeopathy is based on similia similibus curantur ("like shall be cured by like") and uses active medicinal substances at infinitesimal doses (micro-doses). For example, coffee consumed before bedtime may cause insomnia, yet a homeopathic dose of coffee induces sleep.

For two hundred years, homeopathy has proved to be effective in treating a wide range of illnesses and injuries, whether physical, mental or emotional. Scientific research showed homeopathy's efficacy in numerous clinical studies published in prominent medical journals. Homeopathic medicines provide a safe and affordable alternative to over-the-counter medications whose often dangerous side-effects are evident. Homeopathy's safety and effectiveness makes it especially well suited in the treatment of infants and children.

How Safe Are Homeopathic Medicines?


Because such minute doses of medicinal substances are used, homeopathic medicines are extremely safe, non-toxic and free of adverse side-effects. Homeopathic medicines can be taken in conjunction with conventional medications without the concern of drug interaction.

Homeopathy in the World

Homeopathy is widely used throughout the world with growing satisfaction. Over 30 million Europeans use homeopathy. In France, over one third of family doctors prescribe homeopathic remedies. There is one homeopathic hospital in Paris and several schools. England boasts several homeopathic hospitals and it is the chosen medical treatment of the Royal family. In Germany, 25% of the physicians have turned to homeopathy. In India there are more than 100 homeopathic medical schools and several government-funded homeopathic hospitals.

In the United States, homeopathy's popularity is steadily growing as more and more people are discovering how this valid and modern medical science is providing safe, effective and gentle treatment at a fraction of the cost of traditional health-care.