homeopathy
1 of 1nouna medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
C2Learn more on WikipediaHomeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that uses substances from plants and minerals, which are weakened by adding water to them to encourage the body's natural healing processes. Practitioners believe that these weakened substances, which can cause symptoms in healthy individuals, can treat similar symptoms in those who are unwell. Homeopathic remedies are thought to work by activating the body's self-healing abilities. Practitioners prescribe these remedies based on a person's specific symptoms and overall health. While homeopathy is popular in some regions, its effectiveness is debated in standard medicine due to the lack of scientific evidence supporting its claims.
- Homeopathy is becoming increasingly popular as more people look for natural alternatives to conventional drugs.
- There is ongoing debate in the medical community about whether homeopathy is effective beyond the placebo effect.
- Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances which practitioners believe can trigger the body's natural healing abilities.