ReviewHomeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy2018
Homeopathy Use in the United States and Implications for Public Health: A Review.
Review in Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Clinical research on homeopathic preparations: protocol template for a series of systematic reviews.Systematic reviews · 2026Article
- The current state of the quality of homeopathic clinical research.Complementary therapies in medicine · 2025Review
- An Integrative/Functional Approach to Congenital Hypothyroidism in Infants.Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.) · 2024Article
- Does Health Literacy Make a Difference? Comparing the Effect of Conventional Medicine Versus Homeopathic Prescribing on Treatment Credibility and Expectancy.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Integrative Oncology: An International Perspective from Six Countries.Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
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Abstract
Homeopathy is used by just over 2% of the U.S. population, predominantly for respiratory, otorhinolaryngology, and musculoskeletal complaints. Individual users who see a homeopathic provider for care are more likely to perceive the therapy as helpful than those who do not; however, only 19% of users in the United States see a provider. The rest presumably rely upon over-the-counter products. Recent clinical trials highlight several areas in which homeopathy may play a role in improving public health, including infectious diseases, pain management, mental health, and cancer care. This review examines recent studies in these fields, studies assessing costs associated with homeopathic care, safety, and regulations in the United States. Data suggest the potential for public health benefit from homeopathy, especially for conditions such as upper respiratory infections and fibromyalgia.
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