Homeopathy (or homoeopathy) is a 200-year old form of alternative medicine that claims to stimulate a healing response and strengthen the body’s ability to heal itself.
Who discovered homoeopathy?
Samuel HahnemannIt was founded by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), who grew up in Meissen in Germany, received his medical degree in Erlangen in 1779, and died a millionaire in Paris in 1843. During his first fifteen years as a physician Hahnemann struggled desperately to make a living. One day, however, he made a discovery.
Who introduced homeopathy in India?
Mahendra Lal Sircar was the first Indian who became a homeopathic physician. A number of allopathic doctors started homeopathic practice following Sircar’s lead. The ‘Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College’, the first homeopathic medical college was established in 1881.