Homeopathy is a practice based on the idea that symptoms can be treated by using very dilute amounts of a substance that can cause these same symptoms in high doses.
The creator of homeopathy believed in the law of similars, meaning "like cures like." Homeopathic preparations contain extreme dilutions of herbs, minerals, and other substances. They're often so dilute that they no longer contain detectable amounts of the original ingredient.
People use homeopathy for measles, mumps, tetanus, acne, back pain, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, flu, insomnia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using homeopathy for COVID-19.
In the US, homeopathic products are legally sold as a unique category of drug. But the FDA regulates these products much less strictly than conventional drugs. Review details on common ingredients in homeopathic products, such as arnica, arsenic, belladonna, luffa, oscillococcinum, poison ivy, sulfur, and zinc, to learn more about safety and effectiveness. It varies between products.
- Measles.  Homeopathic nosodes do not seem to be effective for the prevention of measles.
Login for details - Parotitis (mumps).  Homeopathic nosodes do not seem to be effective for the prevention of mumps.
Login for details - Tetanus.  Homeopathic nosodes do not seem to be effective for the prevention of tetanus.
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- Acne.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for allergic rhinitis.
Login for details - Allergic rhinitis (hay fever).  It is unclear if oral or nasal homeopathy is beneficial for allergic rhinitis; the available research is conflicting.
Login for details - Anxiety.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for anxiety.
Login for details - Asthma.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for asthma.
Login for details - Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for ADHD.
Login for details - Back pain.  It is unclear if topical homeopathy is beneficial for back pain.
Login for details - Breast cancer-related hot flashes.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for breast cancer-related hot flashes.
Login for details - Bruises.  It is unclear if oral or topical homeopathy is beneficial for bruises.
Login for details - Canker sores.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for canker sores.
Login for details - Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for CFS.
Login for details - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for COPD.
Login for details - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19.
Login for details - Diarrhea.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for diarrhea in children; the available research is conflicting.
Login for details - Encephalitis.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for acute encephalitis syndrome (AES).
Login for details - Exercise-induced muscle soreness.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for preventing muscle soreness after exercise.
Login for details - Febrile seizure.  It is unclear if homeopathy is beneficial for the prevention of febrile seizures after vaccination.
Login for details - Fibromyalgia.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for fibromyalgia.
Login for details - Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for GAD.
Login for details - Hypertension.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for preventing hypertension.
Login for details - Influenza.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for the treatment or prevention of influenza.
Login for details - Insect bite.  It is unclear if topical homeopathy is beneficial for insect bite treatment.
Login for details - Insomnia.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for insomnia.
Login for details - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for IBS.
Login for details - Lung cancer.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for lung cancer.
Login for details - Migraine headache.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for migraine headache.
Login for details - Osteoarthritis.  It is unclear if topical homeopathy is beneficial for osteoarthritis.
Login for details - Otitis media.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for otitis media.
Login for details - Plantar heel pain.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for plantar heel pain.
Login for details - Postoperative pain.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for postoperative pain. Most of the available research utilizes arnica-based products and findings are mixed.
Login for details - Postoperative recovery.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for postoperative recovery.
Login for details - Quality of life.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for improving quality of life in adults with chronic conditions.
Login for details - Radiation dermatitis.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for radiation dermatitis.
Login for details - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for RA.
Login for details - Rhinosinusitis.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for acute or chronic rhinosinusitis.
Login for details - Sepsis.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for sepsis.
Login for details - Traumatic brain injury (TBI).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for TBI.
Login for details - Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for URTI prevention or treatment.
Login for details - Vaginal candidiasis.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for vaginal candidiasis.
Login for details - Vertigo.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for vertigo.
Login for details - Vitiligo.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for vitiligo.
Login for details - Warts.  It is unclear if oral homeopathy is beneficial for warts.
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When taken by mouth: Homeopathy is likely safe when used appropriately. Most homeopathic products contain little or no active ingredient. Because of this, they aren't likely to cause harmful effects. But keep in mind that not all products are labeled correctly. Some products have been found to contain large amounts of chemicals that can cause serious side effects.
When applied to the skin: Homeopathy is likely safe when used appropriately. Most homeopathic products contain little or no active ingredient. Because of this, they aren't likely to cause harmful effects.
When sprayed into the nose: There isn't enough reliable information to know if homeopathic products are safe. Some of these products contain zinc, which might reduce the sense of smell when sprayed into the nose.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Since homeopathic preparations contain little or no active ingredient, it's unlikely that most products would have any harmful effect. But because there isn't enough reliable information to know if homeopathic products are safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding, it's best to stay on the safe side and avoid use.It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
Homeopathy is an alternative medicine practice based on the law of similars, meaning "like cures like." This theory suggests that symptoms can be be treated by using very diluted substances that can cause the same symptoms when used in larger doses. Most homeopathic products are so dilute that they contain little or no active ingredient.
Homeopathic preparations indicate how dilute they are using specific letters and numbers. Dilutions of 1/10 are signified by "X." So, 1X = 1/10, 2X = 1/100, 3X = 1/1000, and so on.
Dilutions of 1/100 are signified by "C." So, 1C = 1/100, 2C = 1/10,000, 3C = 1/1,000,000, and so on.
Dilutions of 1/50,000 are signified by "Q". So, Q1 = 5/1,000,000,000.
Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
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