Just One Drop — The Science of Homeopathy

Even Britain's royal family uses these centuries-old remedies, along with countless others in European and Asian countries. Today, antibiotics, pills and even surgeries are considered better.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Homeopathy is one of the most misunderstood areas of medical practice

• Homeopathy was revered in the late18th century but has since been demonized, especially in the United States

• Unlike traditional medicine (allopathy) that combats disease with opposing treatments, homeopathy uses similar remedies under the principle that “like cures like”