Myth: Homeopathy is just a placebo.
Fact: Homeopathy works beyond the placebo effect. Clinical studies and patient experiences show significant improvements in various conditions.

Myth: Homeopathy takes a very long time to work.
Fact: Not always. While chronic cases may take longer, acute conditions like fever, cough, or injuries can show improvement within hours or days.

Myth: Homeopathic medicines are just highly diluted water.
Fact: Homeopathic remedies undergo potentization, a process of serial dilution and succussion, which enhances their healing properties.

Myth: Homeopathy can treat only minor illnesses.
Fact: Homeopathy is effective for a wide range of conditions, from acute infections to chronic diseases like asthma, arthritis, and migraines.

Myth: Homeopathy is not completely safe.
Fact: Homeopathic medicines are made from natural sources and are free from harmful chemicals, making them safe for all age groups, including infants and pregnant women.

Myth: Homeopathy has too many side effects.
Fact: Homeopathic remedies do not cause conventional side effects, but sometimes, a temporary aggravation of symptoms may occur as part of the healing process.

Myth: Homeopathy cannot be taken alongside conventional medicine.
Fact: Homeopathy can complement allopathic treatments without interfering with them. However, it’s always best to consult a qualified homeopath.

Myth: Homeopathy doesn’t work for viral infections like flu.
Fact: Homeopathic remedies help boost the immune system and manage viral infections effectively, reducing symptoms and speeding up recovery.

Myth: Homeopathic medicines are very slow to act in chronic diseases.
Fact: While chronic conditions may take time, homeopathy works at the root level, providing long-term relief rather than just suppressing symptoms.

Myth: Homeopathy cannot treat psychological disorders.
Fact: Homeopathy helps with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other emotional imbalances by addressing both physical and mental well-being.

Myth: Homeopathic medicines contain steroids.
Fact: Genuine homeopathic medicines do not contain steroids. Proper lab tests can confirm their purity and composition.

Myth: Homeopathy is not effective for skin conditions like eczema and acne.
Fact: Homeopathy treats skin disorders by correcting internal imbalances rather than just treating external symptoms.

Myth: Homeopathy cannot be used for first-aid treatments.
Fact: Homeopathy is effective in treating minor injuries, burns, insect bites, and sprains.

Myth: Homeopathic medicine’s expiry dates are not long enough.
Fact: Properly stored homeopathic medicines can remain effective for years, sometimes even decades, without losing their potency.

Myth: Homeopathic medicines should be avoided during pregnancy.
Fact: Homeopathy is safe during pregnancy and can help with nausea, mood swings, and other pregnancy-related issues.

Myth: Homeopathy can cure cancer.
Fact: Homeopathy cannot cure cancer but can be used as supportive care to improve quality of life, reduce pain, and manage the side effects of conventional treatments.

Myth: Homeopathy only works because people ‘believe’ in it.
Fact: Homeopathy works in infants and animals, who do not have a belief system, proving that its effects are real.

Myth: Homeopathy cannot prevent diseases.
Fact: Homeopathy can help strengthen immunity and prevent recurrent infections like colds, allergies, and flu.

Myth: Eating or drinking before taking homeopathic medicine reduces its effectiveness.
Fact: Strong flavors like coffee, mint, or garlic may interfere, so it’s best to take homeopathic remedies 15-30 minutes before or after food.

Myth: Homeopathy is not recognized worldwide.
Fact: Homeopathy is practiced in over 80 countries, and many governments and medical boards recognize it as a legitimate system of medicine.