Bias in Homeopathy: Technical Note

Abstract

Homeopathy is fundamentally based on the assumption that a biological activity is borne by a chemical system made by a molecular solute within a solvent that is diluted and mechanically stressed an undefined number of times and then reaches a zero point where molecules disappear and the solvent is the only chemical species being left. With the exception of an author who recently stated “We have been working in this field for over 20 years [35], and are thus perfectly aware of the issues related to the “plausibility” of high-dilution pharmacology, particularly when using dilutions beyond Avogadro’s constant”, yet no evidence was reported to date about the real nature of homeopathic high dilutions.

Bias and misleading concepts in an Arnica research study. Comments to improve experimental Homeopathy

“… Issue Description A Herbal preparation The analytical pattern of the herbal preparation (UV-HLPC, IR-HPLC, NMR, other) must be reported in any paper concerning herbal remedies. Dilutions Each tested dilution should be evaluated for the presence of chemical molar mass, due to recent evidence and models [43] , [44] . Nanosized particles and ζ-potential should be evaluated in each tested dilution.…”

“…Each tested dilution should be evaluated for the presence of chemical molar mass, due to recent evidence and models [43] , [44] .…”