Homeopathy is the one of the most rapidly growing
systems of medicine and is practiced all over the world. The gentleness
of its cure and the safety of its pills have made the medicine system
quite popular. In Indian context, homeopathy is in use for more than a
century and a half. It is well blended with the roots and traditions of
the country and is now recognized as one of the National Systems of
Medicine. Due to its mass appeal, it provides health care and solutions
to large number of people.
Homeopathy is made up of two Greek words, 'Homeo' meaning similar and
'Pathos' meaning suffering. Therefore, it simply treats with remedies in
minute doses, which produce symptoms similar to the disease, when taken
by healthy people. Moreover, it is based on the natural law of healing-
"Similia Similibus Curantur", which means "likes cure
likes". The method was given a scientific thought by Dr. Samuel
Hahnemann (1755-1843), in the early 19th century.
