History of Homeopathy

Homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine, was founded in the late 18th century by German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Dissatisfied with harsh conventional practices of his time, Hahnemann pursued a gentler approach. He formulated the principle of “like cures like” after noticing that substances causing symptoms in healthy people could also cure those symptoms in sick individuals.

In 1796, Hahnemann published his findings, which marked the birth of homeopathy. He developed the method of potentization—repeated dilution and shaking of substances—believing it enhanced healing properties while reducing toxicity. Homeopathy gained traction in Europe during the 19th century and later spread to the United States, leading to the creation of homeopathic schools and hospitals. Though its popularity declined with the rise of modern medicine, it remains a common complementary remedy in countries like India, Brazil, and the UK.