homoeopath
Like-cures-like practitioner
A homoeopath is a practitioner of homoeopathy, an alternative medicine system based on the idea that substances causing symptoms in healthy people can, in highly diluted forms, treat similar symptoms in the sick.
The spelling with -oeo- is British; Americans write homeopath.
She consulted a homoeopath about her chronic fatigue.
Herb steeped in alcohol
- arnicaHerbal bruise treatment
- belladonnaToxic herb yielding atropine
- sulphurElement sixteen, yellow solid
- sepiaReddish-brown pigment
phosphorus · aconite · globules · drops · ointment · dilution · potency
Reduction in concentration
- infinitesimalQuantity approaching zero
- miasmHarmful airborne emanation
- vitalismNon-physical life principle
- provingEstablishing validity through evidence
totality · aggravation · palliation · suppression · cure
One who works regularly
- healerOne who restores health
- naturopathNatural remedies practitioner
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- patientAble to wait calmly
Hahnemann · anamnesis · provings · constitutional · individualized · integrative · apothecary · prescription
Disposition toward doubt
- pseudoscienceBogus methodology posing as factual
- quackeryFraudulent medical practice
- efficacyAbility to produce results
- placeboInactive therapeutic substitute
criticism · evidence-based · double-blind · regulation · credibility · anecdotal · debate · research
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- arnicaHerbal bruise treatment
- belladonnaToxic herb yielding atropine
- sulphurElement sixteen, yellow solid
sepia · phosphorus · aconite · globules · drops · ointment · dilution · potency
dilution
Reduction in concentration
- infinitesimalQuantity approaching zero
- miasmHarmful airborne emanation
- vitalismNon-physical life principle
proving · totality · aggravation · palliation · suppression · cure
practitioner
One who works regularly
- healerOne who restores health
- naturopathNatural remedies practitioner
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
patient · Hahnemann · anamnesis · provings · constitutional · individualized · integrative · apothecary · prescription · dosing
skepticism
Disposition toward doubt
- pseudoscienceBogus methodology posing as factual
- quackeryFraudulent medical practice
- efficacyAbility to produce results
placebo · criticism · evidence-based · double-blind · regulation · credibility · anecdotal · debate · research · ethics
homoeopathallopath
Mainstream medical doctor
MD · pharmacologist · surgeon · medical doctor · clinical researcher