Homoeopathy was formally propounded and systematized as a distinct new medical system by a German Physician, Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle 'similia similibus curentur' which means 'let likes be treated by likes; implying thereby that disease producing power of a substance can be used to treat disease, exhibiting similar phenomenon. It is well known fact that Homoeopathic medicines direct and stimulate the body's self regulatory mechanism to restore its natural equilibrium. The treatment is customized individually with the objective of curing the patient holistically. Globally, Homoeopathy is used in over 80 countries. It has legal recognition as an individual system of medicine in 42 countries and is recognized as a part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 28 countries.
The Effect of Homoeopathy is the result of a positive therapeutic relationship that is acceptable, reassuring and supportive.
SAFE AND GENTLE
Homoeopathy can be safely used for treatment of many conditions in all age groups. It can be used safely by pregnant women, lactating mothers, infants, children, geriatric population, etc. for the treatment of various diseases. The treatment can be given as first line of treatment for a number of conditions such as acute cough, cold, fever, colic, skin infections, diarrhea, behavior problem etc. Also, the medicine can be taken as complementary or add on to the existing standard care, after consulting qualified Homoeopathic doctor.
Homoeopathy medicines do not have any side/ adverse effect and is non invasive.
IMMUNITY BOOSTERS
The medicines act as immunity boosters by raising self-healing process of body.
GOOD COMPLIANCE
The medicines are truly simple both in form and application. Medicines are palatable, easy to administer. There are no injection or bitter syrups. There is good compliance for homoeopathic medicines by children and adults alike.
NATURAL SOURCE OF MEDICINES
The medicines used in Homoeopathy are prepared from natural substances such as plants, animals, minerals, etc. The process of preparation of medicines is standardized. Many medicines are prepared in liquid form called dilutions. This dilution is added to white sugar pills (Globules) to be given to the patient. Bio-chemic medicines are prepared from sugar of milk.
COST EFFECTIVE
The treatment is comparatively cost-effective than other medical systems.
Asked Questions about Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy Treat anything and everything?
Like any others system of medicine, Homoeopathy has its own scopes and limitations. With Homoeopathy, any ailment, acute or chronic, local or general, can be treated except disease where surgery is absolutely necessary.
I have never tried Homoeopathy. Can I start using it now?
There is absolutely no age limit for taking a wise decision. The same goes for taking your first step towards Homoeopathy. No matter the age or past medical record, Homoeopathy has got something to offer to every ailing being. See your nearest qualified homoeopathic doctor today and know more about this wonderful medical science!
Can a patient under Homoeopathy treatment take allopathic medicine in emergency?
If a patient on homoeopathic treatment develops certain emergency condition which warrants immediate attention and is not controllable by the homeopathic medicines, then he can take allopathic medicines. Once such emergency situation is controlled, he can resume homoeopathic treatment.
"An allopath comes and treats cholera patients and gives them his medicines. The Homoeopath comes and gives his medicines and cures perhaps more that the allopath does because the Homoeopath does not disturb the patients but allows the nature to deal with them."
- Swami Vivekananda (Introducer of the Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893)
Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation once said, "Homoeopathy is latest and refined method of treating patients economically and non-violently. Government must encourage and patronize it in our country."
Courtesy: Homoeopathy for Common Diseases Book 2016. Published by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India.