Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine developed over 200 years ago by the German physician Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843). Dissatisfied with the harsh medical practices of his era — bloodletting, purging, and toxic mercury treatments — Hahnemann sought a gentler, more effective approach to healing.
The word "homeopathy" comes from the Greek words homoios (similar) and pathos (suffering). It is based on the principle that a substance which causes symptoms in a healthy person can, in highly diluted form, treat similar symptoms in a sick person.
Complementary to traditional wellness and often used that often suppresses symptoms, homeopathy stimulates the body's own healing response — its vital force — to restore balance and promote lasting wellness.