Homeopathy (also known as Homoeopathy): A system of therapeutics founded by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), based on the Law of Similars where like cures like. Diseases are treated by highly diluted substances that cause, in healthy persons, symptoms like those of the disease to be treated.

NIH MeSH · D006705Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Homeopathy

Also known asHomoeopathy

Definition

A system of therapeutics founded by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), based on the Law of Similars where like cures like. Diseases are treated by highly diluted substances that cause, in healthy persons, symptoms like those of the disease to be treated.

MeSH classification

  • E02.190.388

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Common questions about Homeopathy

What does Homeopathy mean in medicine?
A system of therapeutics founded by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), based on the Law of Similars where like cures like. Diseases are treated by highly diluted substances that cause, in healthy persons, symptoms like those of the disease to be treated. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Homeopathy known by any other names?
Yes. Homeopathy is also referred to as Homoeopathy in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Homeopathy sit in the medical classification?
Homeopathy falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.190.388). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D006705) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗