Are the clinical effects of homoeopathy placebo effects? A meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials

Linde, Klaus; Clausius, N.; Ramı́rez, Gilbert; Melchart, Dieter; Eitel, F.; Hedges, Larry V.; Jonas, Wayne B.

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(97)02293-9

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“…However, efficacy is unlikely due to the extreme dilution of active ingredients in homeopathy, which eventuates in less than one molecule of the original substance, meaning that there is nothing in the solution [26]. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of homeopathy clinical trials show no definitive proof that homeopathic remedies are effective for any medical condition [27][28][29].…”

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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

2004

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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

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“…Homeopathy is a therapeutic technique utilizing arrangements of substances whose impacts when regulated to healthy individuals match to the appearances of the illness in the individual patient [41,42]. The methodology is believed to work on two main principles [43,44]: 1. "Like cures like;" a healthy individual would manifest the same symptom with the drug, that particular drug is the cure for the same illness.…”

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History of Indian Traditional Medicine: A Medical Inheritance.

Adhikari¹,

Paul

2018

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: Indian Traditional Medicine, the foundation of age-old practice of medicine in the world, has played an essential role in human health care service and welfare from its inception. Likewise, all traditional medicines are of its own regional effects and dominant in the West Asian nations; India, Pakistan, Tibet, and so forth, East Asian nations; China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and so forth, Africa, South and Central America. This article is an attempt to illuminate Indian traditional medical service and its importance, based on recent methodical reviews.Methods: Web search engines for example; Google, Science Direct and Google Scholar were employed for reviews as well as for meta-analysis. Results:There is a long running debate between individuals, who utilize Indian Traditional Medicines for different ailments and disorders, and the individuals who depend on the present day; modern medicine for cure. The civil argument between modern medicine and traditional medicines comes down to a basic truth; each person, regardless of education or sickness, ought to be educated about the actualities concerning their illness and the associated side effects of medicines. Therapeutic knowledge of Indian traditional medicine has propelled various traditional approaches with similar or different theories and methodologies, which are of regional significance. Conclusion:To extend research exercises on Indian Traditional Medicine, in near future, and to explore the phytochemicals; the current review will help the investigators involved in traditional medicinal pursuit.

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“…Recognizing that such a study is based on the testaments of patients but still may provide scientific validity on the medical benefits of homeopathy. Most studies underline that there is insufficient evidence to make a conclusive decision regarding its efficacy [16]. The fact that millions believe in homeopathy is also not in itself scientific proof of its efficacy.…”

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Homeopathic Treatment of Infertility: A Medical and Bioethical Perspective

Masiello

Loike

2017

IJCAM

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Homoeopathy has a significant clinical history, tracing its roots back to the ancient physician Hippocrates. In the last 30 years, it has surged in popularity among those seeking alternative forms of medical treatment. Countering this increase in popularity, some recent meta-analyses have suggested that the therapeutic claims of homeopathy lack scientific justification. A popular area of homeopathic application is infertility. In this paper we review the homeopathic approach and the bioethical implications to infertility, and propose that monitoring the effects of homeopathic remedies on infertile women may be as effective method to assess the efficacy of this form of alternative medicine. Keywords:

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Are the clinical effects of homoeopathy placebo effects? A meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials

Cited by 895 publications

References 65 publications

Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

History of Indian Traditional Medicine: A Medical Inheritance.

Homeopathic Treatment of Infertility: A Medical and Bioethical Perspective

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