19/03/2025
Myth : Homeopathic medicines are not safe during pregnancy.
Fact : Homeopathic medicines can be taken safely during pregnancy. The medicines are prescribed in very minute doses and hence do not produce any side effects. Infact, homeopathic medicine helps in building up the resistance of the mother as well as the fetus. They have been found to be very effective in various conditions during pregnancy like vomiting, nausea, pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), eclampsia (fits during pregnancy), varicose veins etc.
Myth : Homeopathic medicines should not be taken with strong smelling things like garlic, onion, coffee etc..
Fact : The homeopathic medicine is absorbed directly from the buccal mucosa (inner lining of the mouth). Hence it is advised not to eat or drink anything 15 minutes before or after taking the medicine, as it may hamper the absorption of medicine. Also it is advisable to rinse the mouth properly if you have eaten anything strong smelling.
Myth : Homeopathic medicines cannot be taken along with allopathic medicines.
Fact : It is usually advised not to take homeopathy medicines with allopathic medicines but if a person is already on allopathic medicine then he need not stop it abruptly. Infact, homeopathic treatment can be started along with it and once the condition stabilizes the allopathic medicine can be gradually tapered off.