Ans) Homoeopathy is one of the scientific systems of medicine based on the Principle " SimiliaSimilibusCurentur" which means, " let likes be treated by likes". It originated in Germany in 1794, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician enunciated this Principle. There are theories on how exactly homoeopathic medicine works. As supported in major clinical trials and in practice, it is believed to be working by stimulating body's own healing mechanisms. The action of Homoeopathic medicines can be compared to vaccines, which also act by the same principle. Questions to be answered abput homoeopathy and then u can take your decision.
1)Who Started Homoeopathy? Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, A German Physician, discovered Homoeopathy
2)How do Homoeopathic medicines work? Ans) The Homoeopathic medicines are dynamised by way of diluting and successing crude drug substance to activate its inherent properties. These medicinesin infinite small quantities are believed to be working by stimulating body's own healing mechanisms. They act by increasing one's immunity so as to enable it to fight against diseases.
3) Is it true that Homoeopathic medicine act slow? False: It is unfortunately a false impression that homoeopathic medicines act slow. One of the reasons for such a misconception could be due to the fact that in spite of its tremendous potential to cure common acute aliments, Homoeopathy is being widely used for treatment of chronic, uncommon ailments. It is considered good only when common ailment becomes uncommonly troublesome and chronic, or when there is a difficult condition, which defies conventional treatment or there is a proposed surgical treatment which is unavoidable. Naturally, these conditions will take some time to be cured. Even then, by its effectiveness and successes, it has earned good reputation and patronage. The use of these medicines in Government dispensaries in various localities has proved their quick effect where 90 % of patients come only for acute problems like diarrhea, fever, cough, cold and pains
4) Can Homoeopathy treat any thing and every thing? Ans) Like any other systems of medicine, Homoeopathy has its own limitations. Through Homoeopathy, any ailment acute or chronic, local or general can be treated except in certain advanced diseases states where surgery is unavoidable.
5) Is it True that Homoeopathy first aggravates the disease and then improves? False: It does not happen to all cases and always, if the chosen remedy matches the patient's need. But if repeated more than the need, it often increases the complaints, but it would subside on its own as soon as medicine is withdrawn.
6)Are there any dietic restrictions while taking these medicines? It is myth regarding restriction in diet like onion, garlic, perfume, paanand tobacco. These medicines have been used on patients who are habituated to coffee and betel. But only with certain medicines where these substances are inimical such restrictions are must. Otherwise the action may be nullified. Asking not to use paan, or cigarette are on the other hand are safe and healthy restriction
7)Is it True that Homoeopathic medicines have no side effects? True:Homoeopathic medicines have no side effects. The term 'side affects' of a medicine comes from modern pharmacology. These drugs are aimed at one area of the body such as the cardiovascular system, the gut, the kidneys, etc. Though they have a primary area of action, they also affect other areas of the body. If these effects are undesirable, they are known as adverse side effects. As homoeopathic drugs are selected on the principle of totality these drugs do no cause side effects. But unfortunately this virtue has caused many individuals to believe that homoeopathic medicines can be taken without proper prescription, which can prove to be very hazardous practice. As quoted by Dr J.T Kent (one of the legends of Homoeopathy) in his Material Medica " After you have seen great many cases you will find you have killed some of them. If our medicines were not powerful enough to kill folks, they would not be powerful enough to cure sick folks. It is well for you to realize that you are dealing with razors when dealing with high potencies. I would rather be in a room with a dozen Negroes slashing with razors than in the hands of an ignorant prescriber of high Potencies. They are means of tremendous harm, as well as tremendous good".
