7 Myths & Facts about Homoeopathy

Myth: Homeopathy is a placebo.

Fact: No. Homeopathy is a proven system of medicine. Many scientific studies prove homeopathy is not a placebo. Also, we can see the results of homeopathic medicines in multiple disease conditions. Reference: https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-homeopathy-is-not-a-placebo-science-2076685

Myth: Homeopathy is slow-acting.

Fact: Homeopathy is not slow-acting. It acts well in acute cases as well as in chronic cases. It depends on the severity of the disease condition. If the disease condition is acute, like fever or diarrhea, then medicine will act quickly within a day. But if the disease is chronic, like diabetes, psoriasis, and hypothyroidism, then it will take a long time to treat it. Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4959794/

Myth: Homeopathic medicines cannot be taken along with other systems of medicine.

Fact: Homeopathic medicines can be taken along with other systems of medicine. The doctor will recommend keeping a one-hour interval between the medicines, i.e., homeopathic medicine and conventional system medicine. Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2802711/

Myth: Homeopathy has no role in cases like piles, warts, renal stones, etc.; surgery is the only option.

Fact: Homeopathy treats cases of piles, warts, and renal stones without any complications. So it is not true that homeopathy has no role in the above-mentioned cases. Surgery is not the only option. Reference: https://www.ijrh.org/article.asp?issn=0974-7168;year=2016;volume=10;issue=4;spage=272;epage=278;aulast=Shaikh

Myth: Homeopathic medicines are sweet and therefore not meant for diabetic patients.

Fact: The minute sugar content in globules is not harmful to diabetic patients. However, homeopathic medicines can also be consumed in liquid form, which is not sweet. Reference: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362077683_A_Case_of_Diabetes_Mellitus_treated_Homoeopathically_A_Case_Report

Myth: There are strict dietary restrictions in homeopathic treatment.

Fact: It is advisable to cut down on raw onions, raw garlic, strong coffee, and mint, as they are antidotes to some of the homeopathic medicines and interfere with the treatment process.

Reference: https://hpathy.com/homeopathy-papers/the-role-of-dietary-restrictions-in-homeopathic-treatment/

Myth: The same white pills are given for all types of illnesses.

Fact: There are over 1200 dilutions in homeopathy targeted at different illnesses. Sugar globules or white pills are just a medium used by homeopaths to facilitate medicinal intake.

Reference: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-drug-class/homeopathic-products