Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine developed in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. It is based on the principle that the body can heal itself using highly diluted natural substances.
A substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can treat similar symptoms in a sick person when given in very small doses.
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Homeopathy is considered gentle and non-invasive, follows an individualized approach, generally has few side effects, and is often inexpensive.
Homeopathy has limited scientific support, uses extremely diluted remedies, may delay effective medical treatment, and results can vary widely.