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Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that originated in Germany in the late 18th century. It is based on three main principles: like cures like, highly diluted substances may cure illness, and illnesses respond to individualized remedies. Homeopathic remedies are prepared through serial dilution and succussion, a process that proponents believe transfers the healing energy of substances into water or alcohol. Homeopathy is the second most widely used medical system in the world and is legal and regulated in many countries. However, it remains controversial due to a lack of strong scientific evidence that its highly diluted remedies have any health benefits beyond a placebo effect.

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Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that originated in Germany in the late 18th century. It is based on three main principles: like cures like, highly diluted substances may cure illness, and illnesses respond to individualized remedies. Homeopathic remedies are prepared through serial dilution and succussion, a process that proponents believe transfers the healing energy of substances into water or alcohol. Homeopathy is the second most widely used medical system in the world and is legal and regulated in many countries. However, it remains controversial due to a lack of strong scientific evidence that its highly diluted remedies have any health benefits beyond a placebo effect.

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By Maheen Hayat

Homeopathy
• How it came into being?

g e n d a • Laws of Homeopathy

A • Philosophy behind it

• Sources

• How are they prepared

• Nano-medicine

• Public Health

• Perceptions

• Current State

• Comparison

• Why Homeopathy?

• Conclusion
M UE L
SA AN • GERMANY • PRACTICING
HN E M PHYSICIAN
HA Born in Saxony and
completed early education Returned to Saxony and
N from here. worked as a village doctor

• FOUNDING
• TRANSLATOR HOMEOPATHY
Gave up the job of In 1807 used the word
physician and became a HOMEOPATHY for the
translator of medical books first time in an article after
for 22 years experimenting with
cinchona
H O M E O PAT H Y
L AW S O F

• SIMILIA SIMILIBUS • INFINITESIMAL • SPECIFICITY


CURANTOR DOSE
Every morbid condition is
Like cures like, a substance The smaller the dose the
specific to the individual
capable of causing disease more effective it will be
can also cure it if used The greater the dilution the
rightly more potent it is
Philosophy of Homeopathy

• The vitalistic concept of science claims that all living things possess a subtle energy
beyond their physical and chemical states, and that even inanimate matter may contain
vitality.
• Hahnemann applied this view to both the human body and to seemingly inert
substances from all the kingdoms of matter.
• Thus the vital force of any plant, mineral, or animal could be harnessed to produce a
powerful medicine when “potentized”
Harmonious performance of Vital Force

Balanced condition of Living Organism

Normal Sensations and Functions

Free Employment of Higher Purpose of our Existence

Peace and Happiness


Sources from which remedies are derived

• Animal Kingdom: animal products for example venom of snake (Lachesis)

• Plant Kingdom: whole plant or some part for example Avena sativa

• Minerals: Naturally occurring compounds of certain minerals can be diluted to be used


as remedy for instance Ferrum Phosphoricum

• Sarcodes: group of remedies prepared from the secretions, tissues, or organs of healthy
humans for example Oophorinum derived from cow’s ovary

• Nosodes: remedies of inactivated micro-organisms or products of disease for example


tuberculinum made from lungs of a diseased person.
How are they prepared?

• Remedies are made by the process of dilution and succussion.

• Hahnemann established that remedies needed to be diluted to a very great degree to


avoid side-effects. He discovered that the more diluted the remedy, the longer its
action, the deeper its effect, and the fewer doses needed. Because the remedies are
diluted to such a great degree, it is highly unlikely that even a single molecule of the
original substance remains.

• Every round of dilution is followed by succussion i.e. Vigorous shaking.


Homeopathy: Nano-medicine

Nano particulate nature of


Homoeopathic ultra-high potencies
have potential effect on individual
gene expression

As it uses minute, including sub


molecular, ‘doses’, homoeopathy
might be perceived as ‘Nano-
medicine’.
Acceptability Availability

PUBLIC
HEAL
Affordability Accessibility

Personalized
TH Holistic
Publics Perception

• Many individuals cite personal success stories and improved health outcomes as
reasons for embracing homeopathy.
• Some do believe that it is some sort of magic only meant to treat infertility or migraine.

• Despite its popularity, homeopathy faces criticism due to perceived lack of scientific
backing and regulatory concerns.
Current State

• According to WHO, homeopathy is the 2nd most prevalent system of medicine in the world.

• National Council for Homoeopathy (NHC) is a body Corporate Constituted under Unani
Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic Practitioners Act, 1965 to regulate the qualifications and to
provide for the Registrations of Practitioners of Unani Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic
Practitioners.
• It is incorporated in yardstick in Punjab.

• 136 colleges (in Pakistan) are offering 4 year diplomas in homeopathy and 4 degree awarding
institutes recognized by HEC are presently offering 5 year BHMS programs.
• Practicing homeopathy is legal in 42 countries around the globe.
Allopathy Homeopathy

• Expansive • Pocket Friendly

• Tested on Animals • Tested on healthy humans

• Each pill contains active crude drug • Entails Placebo effect

• Suppresses symptoms to provide instant • Cures permanently

relief • Follows a holistic approach

• Are organ specific, hits specific receptors


Why Homeopathy?

• Its individualized approach addresses not only physical symptoms but also considers
mental and emotional well-being, providing comprehensive care for the whole person.
• By addressing underlying imbalances rather than just suppressing symptoms,
homeopathy aims for sustainable and lasting improvements in overall health and well-
being.
CON C L U S I O N

Homeopathy if practiced in its true essence in accordance with its basic tenets, gives nothing
but cure to the patient.
Before taking any remedy one should make sure that it is specific to the individuals need and
constitution.
References

1. https://
www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali-Zafar-2/publication/375756452_The_homeopathy_
paradox_a_historical_and_ethnographic_perspective/links/655a6fd6b86a1d521bf722
a0/The-homeopathy-paradox-a-historical-and-ethnographic-perspective.pdf

2. https://
www.researchgate.net/publication/45796686_Concepts_of_homeopathy_among_gene
ral_population_in_Karachi_Pakistan

3. https://
bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12906-023-04187
-2#citeas

4. http://nchpakistan.gov.pk/Colleges.html
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