World Homeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10, to popularize this alternative medicine among the public and its therapeutic uses. Homeopathy is more than a two-hundred-year-old form of medicine and a holistic process that uses compounds to support the body’s ability to cure itself and trigger a healing action. The term “homeopathy” is obtained from the Greek words ‘homoios’ and ‘pathos’, a traditional form of medicine that claims to treat any kind of health anomalies.
This day is observed to honour the birth anniversary of homeopath Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician who contributed immensely to this field of medicine. Dr. Samuel Hahnemann was born on April 10, 1755, in Paris. He discovered that any ingredients that cause a patient’s symptoms must be given to treat their illness. He formulated the rule of ‘similia similibus curentur’ suggesting ‘let like fix like’ in the 18th century, and thus homeopathy is designed on the concept of “like cure like”.
Significance Of World Homeopathy Day
The main aim of World Homeopathy Day is to encourage homeopathy as a medical approach and work towards increasing its use by the populace across the globe. This day aims to raise awareness among people about how successfully homeopathy treats several chronic health conditions. Since times immemorial, homeopathy has been used to cure allergies, asthma, depression, and anxiety. A rich array of plant extracts, minerals, and animal substances are used in making homeopathy medicines.
The theme for World Homeopathy Day 2023 is “One Health, One Family”, where homeopathic family doctors hope to spread across the world the many benefits and importance of homeopathy medicine in saving people’s lives.
On this World Homeopathy Day, let’s debunk the common myths surrounding this system of medicine.
Myth: 1
Homeopathy is used only for testing drugs (placebo).
Fact:
No, homeopathy is a proven system of medicine that has been backed by scientific evidence to prove that homeopathy is not a placebo. This system of medicine is practiced widely in treating several disease conditions effectively.
Myth: 2
Homeopathy is a slow-acting form of treatment.
Fact
Well, it is not slow acting; homeopathy is beneficial in treating both acute and chronic disease conditions. The length of treatment mainly depends on the severity of the disease.
Myth: 3
Homeopathic medicines should not be taken along with other forms of medicine.
Fact:
No, homeopathic medicines can be very well taken with other forms of medicine. Generally, the doctor will suggest maintaining a one-hour interval between the medicines.
Myth:4
Homeopathic medicines are sweet and may not be helpful for treating diabetic patients.
Fact:
Well, the sugar content in the molecules is very minimal; thus, it may be harmful to diabetic patients. However, these medicines are also available in liquid form, which is not sweet.
Myth:5
There are very strict dietary restrictions in homeopathic treatment.
Fact:
Yes, there are some restrictions while following homeopathic treatment, like avoiding raw onions, garlic, strong coffee, and mint, as it is believed to interfere with the treatment process.
