Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine, which gives relief from suffering for millions of people in nearly every country in the world. Homeopathy is derived form the Greek word Homoios, meaning like or similar. Homeopathy is concerned with the treatment of the whole person as an individual, rather than treating the disease alone. For this reason, people with the same disease may often be treated with different medicines. Medicine in homeopathy or the Homeopathic medicines therefore treat the root cause of an underlying condition.

Homeopathy has a significant role in both curative and preventative medicine. These medicines are completely secure without side effects. They are always safe and sound for babies, children and the senior citizens. Medicines stimulate and encourage the body`s natural healing forces of recovery in this healing process. Homeopathic medicines contain very small quantities of the substances called potencies, prepared in a special way. These high dilutions not only enhance their curative properties, but also avoid the undesirable side effects.

Since the homeopathic medicines are devoid of side effects, these prove to be suitable for children as well. In fact these medicines help to develop resistance powers in children so that they are less susceptible to diseases. From general infection to more chronic one, such as, pneumonia, measles, diarrhoea, mumps, etc can be cured by the homeopathic medicines. In fact the homeopathic medicines are composed from plant, animal and mineral substances so the patient can be cured in a natural process.

Some of the homeopathic medicines include Arnica, Sepia, Silica, Ruta, Belladona, etc. these medicines are available as pills, tablets, powder, oil, liquid and ointments. However the base of the homeopathic medicines is alcohol, oil, gel, sugar of milk or Vaseline.