Homeopathy: Guide to Alternative Healing

Did you know that the Indian government recognized homeopathy as one of the national systems of medicine in 1973? In fact, this alternative medicine is the 3rd most popular after allopathy and ayurveda in the country. More than 10% of the population depends on homeopathy treatment. Read this section to know more.

Show More
Guide to Alternative Healing

Showing all articles for Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a kind of alternative medicine that focuses on allowing the body to cure itself with medicines that are highly individualized. Registered practitioners of homeopathy prepare different mixtures of plant, mineral and chemical substances and claim that these mixtures hasten the process of recovery. 

As a distinct specialty, homeopathy originated in the 18th century in Germany with its proponent being Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. Those who practice homeopathy are called homeopathy doctor or homeopaths. 

When it comes to the homeopathy vs allopathy debate, keep in mind that the scientific validity of homeopathy treatment has been widely debated. Yet it is one of the most popular branches of alternative medicine. In fact, those who follow its tenets believe that homeopathy benefits health conditions such as:

  • Viral infections
  • Allergic reactions
  • Skin disorders like eczema or psoriasis 
  • Behavioral conditions in kids or young adults 
  • Hormonal disorders in women 
  • Infertility
  • Ear infections 
  • Body pain like back pain 
  • Arthritis 
  • Migraine headaches 
  • Diabetes and high blood pressure 
  • Lung conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Palliative care 
  • Cancer 

Find out more about what is homeopathy, its benefits, ingredients used in the preparation of homeopathy medicines, and homeopathy treatment for different types of disorders.

Homeopathy benefits

Homeopathy has claimed its position as a branch of alternative medicine with the help of the following benefits:

  • It is a safe treatment
  • It has zero to few side effects
  • It cures the root cause of the health condition
  • It helps build resistance
  • You can use it in any stage of your life

What does homeopathy treatment cover?

Homeopathy treatment covers a wide range of ailments starting from stomach disorders to common cold and fever. Take a look at a few of them.

Homeopathy for constipation

If you are suffering from constipation, flatulence, or related stomach disorders, doctors may prescribe the following:

  • Opium
  • Alumina
  • Nux vomica
  • Silicea
  • Bryonia alba

Homeopathic medicine for fever

There are different types of fever, and your homeopathy treatment will be based on 

the source of the fever, be it flu, malaria, or viral or bacterial infections. Here are the usual remedies:

  • Rhux tox
  • Aconite
  • Bryonia alba
  • Nux vomica
  • Gelsemium

Homeopathic medicine for hair fall

Hair fall is another common condition that may affect your confidence. However, you may benefit from the following homeopathic remedies:

  • Kalium Carbonicum
  • Natrum Muriaticum
  • Kali Sulphuricum
  • Graphite
  • Fluoric acid
  • Calcarea Phosphorica
  • Arnica
  • Kali Carbonium
  • Mezereum
  • Phosphorous
  • Lycopodium
  • Silicea

Homeopathic medicine for uric acid excess

Gout pain is a symptom of high uric acid, which is a risk factor for seniors. However, young people may also suffer from the same. Here are some of the homeopathic remedies for high uric acid:

  • Ledum Pal
  • Sabina
  • Antim Crudum
  • Benzoic acid
  • Colchicum

Questions that a homeopath may ask during your visit

If you are visiting a homeopath for the first time, the doctor may ask you a number of questions to get to the root of your problem. Here are a few common ones:

  • When do you get up in the morning?
  • For how many hours do you sleep throughout the day?
  • What are the foods you eat in your meals?
  • What are the symptoms you are getting now?
  • Do you smoke or drink?
  • Are you addicted to any substance?
  • Do you have any previous experience of getting these symptoms?

While you keep all this in mind about homeopathy treatment, also remember that homeopathy doctors treat you based on your symptoms, so remote consulting can be a prudent choice, especially during unsafe times. For the best remote consulting options, you can check out the Bajaj Finserv Health platform, and choose from a number of homeopathy doctors based on their age, experience, degree, time of availability, and more. 

Apart from consulting doctors, also make sure you are covered by a health policy that covers your homeopathy treatment during hospitalization. Considering this, one of the best choices for you is the Aarogya Care Complete Health Solution plan available on the Bajaj Finserv Health platform. Apart from homeopathy treatment coverage, this policy comes with a number of benefits such as network discounts, preventive health check-ups, pre- and post-hospitalization cover, coverage for daycare procedures, and more. Get a comprehensive health cover today to make your tomorrow stress-free!

Show More

Other categories

Aarogya CareAyurvedaBone HealthCancerChild CareCholesterolCovidDiabetesDoctor SpeaksENTEye HealthGeneral HealthHealth TestsHeart HealthHypertensionImmunityMental WellnessNutritionOral HealthWomen's HealthSkin & HairThyroidYoga & Exercise