The Relationship between Nanoparticles and HomeopathicMedicine: A Mini Review

Homeopathic medicine, rooted in the late 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann, operates on the principle of “like cures like”and involves administering highly diluted substances to treat symptoms. Despite its widespread use, homeopathy facesskepticism due to the extreme dilutions often beyond Avogadro’s number, implying no molecules of the original substanceremain. Recent advancements in nanotechnology suggest a potential role for nanoparticles in homeopathic remedies, bridgingtraditional practices and modern science. This mini-review explores the preparation of homeopathic remedies, which involvesserial dilution and succussion, and presents evidence from a 2010 IIT Bombay study that detected nanoparticles in highlydiluted homeopathic solutions. These findings challenge conventional views and propose potential mechanisms of actionfor homeopathic remedies, including biological interactions, energy transfer, and catalytic effects. While the presence ofnanoparticles offers a plausible explanation for homeopathy’s effects, the field remains controversial, necessitating rigorous,reproducible studies to validate these findings. This review highlights the integration of nanotechnology into homeopathicresearch, suggesting a promising path toward scientific acceptance and a deeper understanding of homeopathy’s place inmodern medicine.

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