Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that was developed in the late 18th century by German physician Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle of “like cures like,” which means that a substance that can cause symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat similar symptoms in a sick person.

In homeopathy, remedies are prepared from natural substances such as plants, minerals, or animal products. These substances undergo a process of potentization, which involves dilution and succussion (vigorous shaking). The potentization process aims to enhance the therapeutic properties of the substance while minimizing any potential toxic effects.