Homeopathy journal
Why homeopathy became part of Indian family life, identity and healthcare choice.
Homeopathy persists in India because it is more than a bottle of pills. It sits inside family memory, neighbourhood access, ideas of gentle care and dissatisfaction with rushed healthcare—while its clinical evidence remains heavily contested.
Read the storyHomeopathy became Indian through translation, influential early patients, Bengali intellectual networks, charitable dispensaries, colleges and eventually statutory recognition. India did not merely import the system; it built institutions around it.
Read the storyThe National Commission for Homoeopathy sets major national rules for education, professional conduct, recognised qualifications and registers. State authorities and councils also matter for individual registration and practice.
Read the storyIndia’s BHMS programme combines homoeopathic subjects with anatomy, physiology, pathology, surgery, medicine, community medicine, research methods and clinical training. It is a distinct qualification, not an MBBS equivalent.
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