Dos Santos AL, et al. 2007¹

In vivo study using rats on the anti-inflammatory effect of Rhus Tox

Rhus tox in homeopathic dilution spears to interfere with the inflammatory processes involving histamine, prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators.

Mojaver Y.N. et al, 2007²

Observational Study for trigeminal neuralgia using 15 patients. 

Overall reductions of more than 60% in pain intensity was noted.  Results suggest that homeopathic treatment is an effective and safe method in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.

Kumar KH, et al, 2007³

Inhibition of chemicall induced carcinogenesis by drugs used in homeopathic medicine (rats used).

Ruta 200c showed maximum inhibition of liver tumor development.  Ruta 200c and phosphorus 1M were found to reduce the incidence of 3-methycholanthrene-induced sarcomas and increase the life span of rats harboring the tumors.  Homeopathic drugs may be able to decrease tumor induction by carcinogen administration.  Do not know the mechanisms of action of these drugs.

Bristol Homeopathic Hospital⁴

6,500 patients took part in the six-year study with problems such as eczema to menopause and arthritis.

70% of patients with chronic diseases reported positive health changes after treatment.  Biggest improvement noted in children.

Frei, H. et al., 2005⁵

Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled crossover trial.

Improvements of 12 points on the Connors Scale for ADHD was seen for homeopathy, but not placebo.  Researchers concluded that homeopathy could be helpful for ADHD particularly in the areas of behavioral and cognitive functions.

Oberbaum et al., 2001⁶

Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in 32 children; 30 completed the study.

Traumeel S, a homeopathic skin cream, may significantly reduce the severity and length of pain and inflammation of the tissues lining the inside of the mouth from chemotherapy in children being treated with bone marrow transplantation.

Taylor et al., 2000⁷

Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of 51 participants aged 17 years or older (50 completed the study).

Team tested the hypothesis that homeopathy is a placebo by examining effects of an oral homeopathic preparation in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis. Patients in the homeopathy group averaged a 21% improvement over baseline, compared with an average of 2% in the placebo group.  The investigators wrote:  "Compared with placebo, homeopathy provoked a clear, significant and relevant improvement in nasal respiratory peak flow, similar to that found with topical steroids”.

Jacobs et al., 2000⁸

Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of 126 children; 116 completed the study.

Individualized homeopathic treatments improved digestive problems in children with acute childhood diarrhea. Results are consistent with findings of a previous study.

Weiser et al., 1999⁹

Randomized, double-blinded trial of 146 people.

For the treatment of hay fever, a homeopathic nasal spray is as efficient and well tolerated as a conventional therapy, cromolyn sodium.

Rastogi et al., 1999¹⁰

Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of 100 people between 18 and 50 (71 percent male/29 percent female).

A subgroup of patients with HIV in the symptomatic phase, receiving treatment, had increased levels of CD4 cells at the end of the trial; the placebo subgroup did not.

Vickers et al., 1998¹¹

Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of 519 people; 400 completed the study.

Homeopathic remedies, including arnica, are not effective for muscle soreness following long-distance running.

Weiser et al., 1998¹²

Randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial of 119 people; 105 completed the study.

The homeopathic treatment vertigoheel, and the standard treatment of betahistine, are equally effective in reducing the frequency, duration, and intensity of vertigo attacks.

Argentina

1,200 homeopathic doctors out of a total of 88,000 doctors.

Belgium

1,000 physicians use homeopathy and it is covered in part by insurance.

Brazil

15,000 out of 282,000 doctors use homeopathy.  9 million people use homeopathy in Brazil.

France

Leading country using homeopathic medicines. 30,000 physicians out of 110,000 use homeopathy.  69% of physicians believe homeopathy is effective.

Germany

3,500 out of 258,000 physicians use homeopathy.

India

Over 250,000 homeopathic practitioners and 75,000 medical auxiliaries prescribe homeopathic medicines.  Included in Indian Health Care System.

Israel

300 prescribing doctors.

Italy

7,000 out of 360,000 doctors use homeopathy.  8.2% of Italians use homeopathy.

Mexico

4,000 out of 92,000 doctors use homeopathy.

Pakistan

4,000 physicians out of 10,000 prescribe homeopathy on a regular basis.

Russia

10,000 physicians out of 565,000 prescribe homeopathic treatments.

Spain

1,200 out of 176,000 doctors use homeopathy. 

Switzerland

470 doctors out of 4,000 are homeopaths.

United Kingdom

10% of the population consults a homeopathic practitioner.

United States

Only a few hundred doctors out of 615,000 practice homeopathy.