Abstract

Homeopathy, a therapeutic system founded in the late 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann, challenges conventional medical paradigms with its principles of "like cures like" and potentization. This abstract explores the historical roots, theoretical foundations, current applications, controversies, and scientific evaluations of homeopathy within the contexts of traditional and modern medicine. Homeopathy involves the use of highly diluted substances that stimulate the body's innate healing processes, aiming to treat the whole person rather than just the disease symptoms. Despite its popularity and widespread use globally, homeopathy remains controversial due to debates over its scientific plausibility and efficacy beyond placebo effects. This abstract aims to provide a balanced overview of homeopathy's historical evolution, philosophical underpinnings, clinical applications, and ongoing debates, highlighting its potential role alongside conventional medicine in patient-centered care and integrative healthcare approaches.