Collateral Damage - Side Effects of Homeopathic Therapy

Abstract

Contrary to most opinions homeopathy is not a healing method which is completely free of undesirable side effects. Besides some examples given in reference to side effects, this article asks whether homeopathic remedies may cause serious illnesses. The work of Hahnemann and Kent concerning the issue of side effects is shown. Possible reasons for side effects are suggested. As a rule side effects depend on the remedy, its potency, dose, repetition and status on the one hand, whereas they also depend on the state of the patient, being normo-, hypo- or hyperreactive and on the state of his health, whether healthy, slightly altered, seriously altered or even incurable. It is intended to stimulate a productive discussion upon this topic in order to offer the possibility of learning from one's mistakes.

Key words

homeopathy - unwelcome side effects

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