Surely it is! This is the only science where medicinal action is derived by proving it on human beings in healthy state first than on animals. It has also been proved recently in 2010 scientifically by IIT-B students that Homoeopathic medicines work on the principles of Nanotechnology.

Not at all. In the past, lack of convincing scientific evidence supporting its efficacy and use of remedies without its principle ingredients led others to believe that this is a placebo effect. But, after discovery of nanotechnology (which form the basis of homoeopathic drugs in dilutions), this is no more a reality now.

This is not true. Homeopathic medicines are dispensed through vehicles in form of pills or liquid which though appear same to all, the medicines or liquid put inside these vehicles are different for different patients.

The duration of Homoepathic treatment depends on many factors like stage of the disease, past treatments taken for the same, and natural capacity of the patient's dynamic power to fight against disease. It does not just act on external symptoms and remove it, but it first acts on the root cause of the disease internally. Therefore, it may appear as if it's a long process, but rather it is fast in the sense that it removes the disease in toto.

Hom. medicine acts in just few minutes to hours. In acute diseases, it shows its results in just few hours. In chronic diseases, it may take time to show efficacy due to many reasons. The other fact is that we do not have specific medicines for symptoms. E.g. we do not have analgesics for pain. The symptoms subside only if it is cured from its internal diseased state. So, patients feel that it is very slow, but actually it is acting at the imbalanced interior first and thereby removing symptoms.

Our medicines when correctly chosen work on a dynamic plane and increase the immune power satisfactorily instantly especially in acute conditions, that people feel as if we use steroids. If it would have contained steroids, then patients would start developing side effects of taking steroids over the period of time, e.g. abnormal weight gain due to swelling throughout the body, excessive strength, hyperacidity, excessive unwanted hair, osteoporosis etc. The medicines can be tested in any lab for steroids by UV absorption test which is the specific test for pure steroid, and not steroid like component i.e. lactose which is the base of Homoeopathic drugs.

It can definitely be started depending on what kind of treatment the patient is already on and its interference with Homoeopathic drugs.

Not many. There are few restrictions in terms of things which would nullify Homoeopathic drugs action. Specifically, these are to avoid local applications, camphor, menthol, and very strong odorous or medicated products.

VERY SAFE. The medicines do not have any side effects, so it can safely be given in pregnancy or infancy. In fact, it is more beneficial during pregnancy as it helps the fetus also to have better immunity power.

Homoeopathy treats the man in disease and not disease in man. We treat diseased individuals and not only diseases. It works on the basis of individualization wherein we need to find out every minute detail physically and mentally of the patient to make him/her different than others. The disease occurs only when there is imbalance between mind, body, and soul. Therefore, it is very important to find out this imbalance by detailed case taking. Also, there are no specific medicines for specific diseases. We have to find out one single remedy for any disease from the wide range of over 3500 drugs. For this reason, we ask questions which sound silly or irrelevant to the patients.

It is not disclosed for the benefit of the patient as unnecessary consumption of medicines make the disease course complicated from a treatment point of view. Therefore to avoid misuse or abuse of medicine intake, the remedy name is divulged. Also, there are different remedies in different people suffering from same disease. So, one medicine in one patient suffering from one disease cannot do any benefit to other patient suffering from the same disease.

Of course Yes. Without knowing the diagnosis, the disease cannot be treated effectively. It helps in selection of remedy and future course of the treatment. Serial investigation is also required in some cases for prognosis and progress of the disease.

Undoubtedly. The medicines contain lactose which is a type of sugar less harmful to diabetic patients. Also, the amount of lactose taken through medicines is in very minute quantity.

Not necessarily. It depends on what medicines the patient is on and which medicines affect with action of Homoeopathic remedies. This differs from case to case. One can always consult Homoeopathic physician for the same.

This is partly true and partly false in cases. It depends on case to case. In some cases, it does bring on initial aggravation but not the dreaded form.

Definitely Yes. It acts in minutes in emergencies. It is the skill of a Homoeopathic physician to observe a patient in acute condition and find out symptoms which are characteristics for that patient and prescribe on it efficaciously.

Every science has limitations like Homoepathy also has in pure and only surgical cases eg - clean lacerated wound, fracture, foreign body impaction etc. in these cases, surgery is the only option for proper functioning of the body's vital power. But there are labeled surgical cases like appendicitis, cholecystitis, where Homoeopathy has a very pivotal role. Surgeries can be avoided in these cases.

It is the original Homoeopathy where treatment is based on basic laws of Homoeopathy. Classical Homoeopaths follow these laws in each and every case. Classical Physicians follow rules and principles diligently as per guidelines of Founder and pioneers of Homoeopathy.

Homoeopathy is a curative science and not the suppressive. It treats the cause of the disease rather than symptoms of the disease. When any medicine is given based on the natural laws of cure, the cure has to happen automatically.

There are no side effects from these medicines. However, there can be initial disease or symptom aggravation if a right remedy is given which is the indication towards perfect cure.

Almost all disease are treated with Homoeopathy. It has a very wide scope in treating diseases even in incurable ones as labeled by other school of medicine as this is the only science which treats disease in a curative way and not in a palliative or suppressive way. There are limitations of Homoeopaths but not of Homoeopathy. If in any case, Homoeopathy does not act, then its failure of Homoeopath and not Homoeopathy.
However, in few cases it has limitations

• where the disease has gross structural and pathological changes eg advanced cancer with metastasis orwhere the disease has gross structural and pathological changes eg advanced cancer with metastasis or
• the patient has very low vitality and not able to express any characteristic symptoms or
• in pure surgical cases where instrumental aid is required to recover the internal balance of the body. E.g fracture, accidents, foreign body impaction.

Absolutely safe. The medicines are administered in subphysiological doses. They do not have any chemicals or material in physically detectable form. Thefeore it is very safe even in pregnancy and also in infancy.

It should be stored in dry places, should not be exposed to sun or should not be kept in refrigerator. It should be kept away from strong odorous items like perfumes or camphor. It also should not be in contact with magnetic rays or radioactive rays.

Not at all. One must stop the treatment once he/she is better.

The physician always gives instructions on what to do in emergency situations. Doctor also provides each patient with some extra medicine like special, very special or acute medicines to be used in emergency. So, in any acute or emergency conditions, follow the instructions or call the doctor.

The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee was established in 1962 to lay down the standards for the Homoeopathic drugs. Worked out standards are released by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare in the form of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India. Six such volumes have been publishedThe Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee was established in 1962 to lay down the standards for the Homoeopathic drugs. Worked out standards are released by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare in the form of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India. Six such volumes have been published.

With the increasing popularity of the system it was mandatory that the quality medicines are available easily both to the doctor and the patient at economic rates. This led to the manufacture of Homoeopathic medicines in the country. Today there is approximately 857-licensed Drug Manufacturing Unit in India . With the advancement of technology and newer techniques this industry is also making strides towards modernisation. In this endeavor some of the manufactures have made collaborations with foreign companies like Boiron of France, Schwabe of Germany etc. The Government takes steps to ensure that the quality of the products is maintained and improved by inspecting them regularly have been published. Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) is included in the Second Schedule of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The provisions stipulate that the standards of identity, purity and strength prescribed in HPI are mandatory for all the drugs manufactured in India.

• Homoeopathic Medicines are defined under Rule 2(dd) of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945.
• Standards of Homoeopathic Medicines to be complied with the manufacture or sale, distribution or import are defined in Section 4A of the Second Schedule of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940.
• New Homoeopathic medicines are included under Rule 30AA
• Manufacture of Homoeopathic medicines and its license is covered under Rule 85B, application for which is made in Form 24C; while the manufacture of new Homoeopathic medicines is covered under Rule 85-C.
• Sale of Homoeopathic medicines is included under Rule 67A under which application for retail is made in Form 20C while for whole-sale is made in Form 20D.
• Functioning of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory as the Central Drugs Laboratory with reference to the Homoeopathic medicines included in section 6 of the Act and Rule 3A sub Rule 7.
• For the purpose of testing of drugs, drugs inspector forwards samples for testing under Section 23(4)(i) in Form 18 (ii), A court forwards samples under section 25(4) in Form I.
• Testing report by the Government analyst is submitted in Form 13 under Section 23(4)/25 in case of samples forwarded by Courts.

The Central Council of Homoeopathy is a body corporate established under the provisions of "Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973" to maintain Central Register of Homoeopathy and matters connected therewith. This Council is responsible for maintaining the minimum standards of education in Homoeopathy.
This Council as per the provisions in the Act, the following courses are introduced through Education Regulation:

• Homoeopathy (Diploma Course) DHMS Regulations 1983 on the basis a four years diploma course was available.
• Homoeopathy (Degree Course) BHMS Regulations 1983 on the basis of which a five and a half year's degree course in Homoeopathy is available in the Country.
• Homoeopathy (Graded Degree Course) BHMS Regulations1983 for the Diploma Holders to attain proficiency in Degree.
• Homoeopathy (Post-Graduate Degree Course) M.D.(Hom) Regulations 1989 through which Post graduate training of three years duration is available in three subjects to the BHMS degree holders.

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) is the premier organisation in the country engaged in systematic and scientific research in the field of Homoeopathy. It is an autonomous organisation of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and was set up in 1978. The Council is carrying out clinical research in various diseases, clinical verification of lesser-known drugs, drug proving researches on new medicines, carrying out drug standardisation, surveys of medicinal plants etc.

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) is the premier organisation in the country engaged in systematic and scientific research in the field of Homoeopathy. It is an autonomous organisation of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and was set up in 1978. The Council is carrying out clinical research in various diseases, clinical verification of lesser-known drugs, drug proving researches on new medicines, carrying out drug standardisation, surveys of medicinal plants etc.

National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) at Calcutta is an apex institute established by the Central Government as an autonomous body in 1975. This Institute sets standards on applied teaching and evolves research modules and also acts as a nucleus in pedagogic methods & educational research in Homoeopathy to all other Homoeopathic teaching institutes. This Institute is awarding degree in Homoeopathy and is likely to introduce Postgraduate teaching shortly. It is affiliated to Calcutta University , and situated at the Salt Lake City of Calcutta.

NGO'S are also playing a key role in the education, research and development of homoeopathy in India . Some of these are R&D sections of pharmaceutical industry and others are acting independently. In a developing country like India with limited resources for propagation of health systems, they are popularizing and providing Homoeopathic health care not only in the urban areas but also to the remotest areas in rural sector.

Homoeopathy is recognised by an Act of Parliament in 1973, and accepted as a National system of medicine.19 State Governments have also enacted State legislation and constituted State Boards /Councils to regulate the practice.

This is the basic of Law of Homoeopathy which means "Like Cures Like" or "Let Like be Cured by Like". This states that any disease condition can only be "CURED" (and not "RECOVERED") by the substance which has the capability of producing the same set of symptoms in a healthy individual. Any other substance can only relieve or suppress the condition and not cure from its root