like cures like
Similia similibus curantur
Like cures like is the central principle of homeopathy—the idea that a substance causing certain symptoms in a healthy person can cure similar symptoms in a sick person when given in highly diluted form.
The concept dates to the 18th century and remains controversial, as mainstream medicine considers homeopathic dilutions too weak to have therapeutic effect beyond placebo.
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- dilutionReduction in concentration
- minimum doseLeast effective amount
- potencyDegree of strength
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