Homeopathy is a ‘Treatment’ based on the use of highly diluted substances, which practitioners claim can cause the body to heal itself. Homeopathy is a complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). This means that homeopathy is different in important ways from treatments that are part of conventional Western medicine.
Homeopathy is used for an extremely wide range of health conditions. Many practitioners believe that homeopathy can help with any condition.
Among the most common conditions that people seek homeopathic treatment for are:
Asthma
Hay Fever
Ear Infections
Arthritis
Mental Health Conditions such as Depression, Stress and Anxiety
Dermatitis (An Allergic Skin Condition)
Allergies such as Food Allergies
High Blood Pressure (High BP)
There is no good-quality evidence that homeopathy is an effective treatment for these or any other health conditions. Homeopathic remedies are generally safe and the risk of a serious adverse side effect arising from taking these remedies is thought to be small.