Homöopathie

Homeopathy comes from the Greek "homoios" meaning similar and "pathos" meaning suffering or illness.

Homeopathy is an alternative medicine that is fiercely controversial. The basic principles of homeopathy were formulated by Samuel Hahnemann from 1782 onwards.

Homeopathy uses the same raw materials as phytotherapy, but in phytotherapy the direct effect of the undiluted raw material is used. In homeopathy, the initial active substance is repeatedly diluted and dynamized by shaking, but ultimately no trace of the active substance remains in the final dilution.

Homeopathic remedies are derived from remedies that, when undiluted, cause symptoms similar to those of the disease being treated. On this basis, the product is considered to have an effective effect. Homeopathy has no scientific basis whatsoever. The assumption that substances get a stronger effect through dilution is in absolute contradiction with the principles of contemporary chemistry and medicine: the dilutions are so great that not a molecule of the starting substance is found in the solution.

Numerous independent studies have clearly shown that homeopathy is not effective. The effect is completely based on placebo. Homeopathy uses not only dilutions of plants but also of other substances such as poisonous substances such as arsenic but also moonlight...

Author: Prof. Dr. Dirk Devroey - Latest update: 0000-00-00 - Copyright: Clinifacts 2024