Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

homeopathy

Noun

/ˌhoʊ.miˈɒp.ə.θi/

Definition

A system of alternative medicine that treats illness by administering tiny doses of natural substances that in larger amounts would produce symptoms of the illness.

Examples

This doctor specializes in homeopathy and believes in natural remedies.
Many people turn to homeopathy when conventional treatments do not work for them.
She took a homeopathy remedy made from diluted herbs for her cold.

Meaning

Homeopathy is based on the principle of ‘like cures like,’ where substances that cause symptoms in healthy people are used to treat similar symptoms in sick people.