Homeopathic Remedies to Heal Afflicted Persons: A Systematic review

Objective: The main objective of the study was to systematically review the evidence supporting efficacy of homeopathic remedies. SAJ Pharmacy and Pharmacology Homeopathic Remedies to Heal Afflicted Persons: A Systematic review Background: Efficacy of homeopathic remedies is still a topic of discussion because homeopathic remedy has always been a matter of bitter controversy. Now a day's, homeopathy in one of the most recognized and safe form of treatment practiced worldwide, other than many conventional medicines. Recently the issue has been addressed in various ways. In this systematic review we documented the evidence about the efficacy of homeopathic medicines. Methodology: Extensive computerized literature searches were performed. PubMed, Google scholar, science direct, and Medline were searched. Full length articles of clinical trials of homeopathic medicines were studied. All randomized double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials and prospective observational studies were including. Human trials related articles were included and articles which were not related to our study were excluded. Animal studies, pilot studies, case series and review articles were not included in this study. We did not impose restrictions according to time of publication, assessed the articles according to predefined criteria. According to critics of homeopathy, there is very little evidence about effectiveness of homeopathy and how homoeopathy could possibly work [5]. Now a day's, homeopathy is one of the most recognized and safe form of treatment practiced worldwide, other than many conventional medicines [6]. Although it is extensively used by health practitioners but there is little evidence on efficacy of homeopathy and unfortunately in homeopathic literature as well as in conventional medical journals this matter is not commonly discussed [7]. Thus, the efficacy of a homeopathic remedy has always been a matter of bitter controversy. Recently the issue has Conclusion: We concluded that homeopathic remedies are effective to heal afflicted persons but still there is need to conduct more refined research to strengthen this evidence.