Homeopathy, which is formed by the combination of the words Homeos (similar) and Pathos (disease), acknowledges that everyone possesses all the healing potentials while evaluating them with their individual identities, work life and natural environment. Samuel Haneman, a toxicologist and chemist who lived between 1773-1843, is recognized as the founder of homeopathy. Based on the experiences he gained after years of research, Haneman observed that small doses of certain substances that cause similar symptoms have a healing effect.

Hippocrates, who lived in the 4th century BC, said that the things that cause illness can also cure it. With this basic idea, Hippocrates used the white veratrum (white hellebore) plant in infinitely small doses to treat cholera. In fact, measurable doses of this plant can cause cholera-like symptoms. Homeopathic experts treat rashes that occur after bee stings by administering bee venom in infinitely diluted doses. Similarly, it is possible to treat similar rashes with infinitely diluted forms of bee venom. The same medication is also effective in treating skin lesions with burning and itching symptoms. Personalized approach is targeted in homeopathy along with the principle of similar and infinitely small doses. Individual disease tendencies and hereditary predispositions, along with all physical, mental, and cognitive characteristics, are effective in the development of diseases and the treatment of their symptoms. Homeopathy has not been of interest until 200 centuries after Haneman's first publications on homeopathy. Homeopathic practices are increasingly widespread today. In many countries, especially in Europe, homeopathic practices are covered by social security institutions. In France, 50% of drugs consist of homeopathic remedies. Although the drugs used in homeopathy are highly effective, they have no side effects. They also have no contraindications. Homeopathic remedies can be safely used in pregnant women, babies, children, and individuals with organ failure. While allopathic drugs are effective based on the principle of symptom suppression, homeopathic drugs activate our healing potential. It is not a coincidence that even the British royal family prefers homeopathic remedies with no side effects. Homeopathic remedies are widely used in orthopedics and traumatology. The doctor of the French national football team is a homeopath. Homeopathic remedies are generally produced in the form of granules, globules, and liquids. Homeopathy is effective in both acute and chronic diseases. Because it aims to regulate the immune system, it can be safely used at all stages of human life. It has been proven by many scientific studies that this method is effective in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, hyperactivity, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, chemotherapy and radiotherapy complications. The diseases for which homeopathy is widely used as a complementary and alternative treatment method can be listed as follows:

• Respiratory diseases

• Gastrointestinal diseases

• Complaints related to pregnancy and postpartum period

• Rheumatologic complaints

• Muscle diseases

• Skin diseases

• Chronic fatigue

• Hormonal imbalances

• Migraine and other headaches

• Menopausal complaints