27/08/2025
Here are some common misconceptions about Homeopathy 👇
Homeopathy is just placebo
– Many people believe homeopathic remedies are only sugar pills. While ultra-diluted remedies may act beyond chemical explanation, homeopathy is a structured medical system with case-taking, repertorization, and individualized prescriptions.
It works very slowly
– People think homeopathy takes months to show results. In reality, in acute conditions (like fever, diarrhea, injuries), homeopathic medicines can act very fast. Chronic cases may need longer treatment depending on the disease duration.
Homeopathy is only for minor illnesses
– Some believe it only works for cough, cold, or allergies. In fact, it’s used for a wide range of chronic and functional disorders like thyroid issues, arthritis, asthma, skin diseases, digestive problems, etc.
No side effects at all
– Though generally safe, if wrongly prescribed or overused, remedies can sometimes cause “aggravation” (temporary worsening of symptoms). That’s why expert guidance is needed.
All homeopathic medicines are the same
– People think everyone with the same disease gets the same medicine. In homeopathy, two patients with the same diagnosis may get different remedies depending on their symptoms and constitution.
Homeopathy = Herbal medicine
– A very common mix-up! Unlike Ayurveda or herbal medicine, homeopathy uses a unique method of potentization (serial dilution and succussion). Remedies may come from plants, minerals, or even animal sources.
You can self-prescribe easily
– Because medicines are safe, many think they can take anything. But wrong or repeated remedies may suppress or complicate symptoms. Proper diagnosis and case-taking are essential.
Homeopathy conflicts with modern medicine
– It’s not always “either-or.” In many chronic or palliative cases, homeopathy is used alongside conventional treatment for better outcomes.
