Homeopathy is based on the principle that “like cures like.” A substance that can cause an illness or a symptom can also treat the same illness when given in a minute amount in a homeopathically-prepared medicine. Homeopathic medicine requires a process of continuous dilutions and succussions (vigorous shaking) in order to be effective.

For example, with the homeopathic dose of Rhus tox, or poison ivy, helps the body works to rid itself of irritations from poison ivy.

Homeopathic remedies are made from substances found mostly in nature (animal, mineral or botanical) through a process of dilutions and succussions (vigorous agitation) or with an instrument.