What is Homoeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine founded in the late 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle of "like cures like, " meaning that substances that produce symptoms in healthy individuals can be used in very small doses to treat similar symptoms in sick individuals. How Homoeopathy Works? Homeopaths assess the patient's overall physical, emotional, and psychological state before selecting a remedy. The idea is to stimulate the body's natural healing processes rather than directly addressing specific symptoms.