Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine founded by Samuel Hahnemann in the late 18th century. It is based on the principles of "like cures like" and the "law of minimum dose."

The idea behind "like cures like" is that substances causing symptoms in healthy individuals can treat similar symptoms in sick individuals when used in very small amounts. The "law of minimum dose" asserts that the effectiveness of a remedy increases as it undergoes extreme dilution, often leaving no detectable molecules of the original substance.

Homeopathic remedies are typically derived from natural sources, such as plants, minerals, and animal products. These substances are diluted through a specific process called potentization, which involves serial dilution and vigorous shaking (succussion) at each step. Remedies are administered in forms such as tablets, liquids, or creams.

Homeopathy can stimulate the body’s natural healing processes and treat various conditions, including allergies, migraines, and chronic pain.