September 02, 2010
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Research Articles

Does homeopathy work? Of course it does!
 
Download and read this article that provides an excellent summary of many research papers.
 
Or watch Homeopathy - Quackery Or A Key To The Future of Medicine?-- a historic debate that took place in October, 2007.
 
And here's another debate sponsored by the Natural History Museum of London about this subject between one of England's leading homeopaths, Dr. Peter Fisher, and a skeptic.
 
Below are more selected journal articles, controlled and laboratory studies, cost effectiveness research, and books for you to check out.

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Peer Reviewed Journals

TitleAuthorDate
A Review of Homeopathic Research in the Treatment of Respiratory AllergiesUllman and FrassAug 2010
Large-scale application of highly-diluted bacteria for Leptospirosis epidemic control.Bracho et al. Aug 2010
Homeopathic treatment of patients with migraine: a prospective observational study with a 2-year follow-up periodWittApr 2010
Homeopathic Treatment of Elderly PatientsTeutMar 2010
Homeopathy as an alternative to antibiotics in diarrhoea in pigletsCamerlink I, Ellinger L, Bakker EJ, Lantinga EA.Mar 2010
Placebo effects in homeopathy not larger than in conventional medicineT. Nuhn, R. Ludtke, and M. GeraedtsMar 2010
The Use of Homeopathic Products in ChildhoodThompsonFeb 2010
Cytotoxic effects of ultra-diluted remedies on breast cancer cellsFrenkelFeb 2010
An evaluation of homeopathic treatment and the outcomes in patients suffering from sinusitis for >=12 weeks in a usual care situWittAug 2009
Homeopathic treatment of patients with chronic low back pain: A prospective observational study with 2 years' follow-upWittAug 2009
How healthy are chronically ill patients after eight years of homeopathic treatment? - Results from a long term observational stWittDec 2008
Homeopathic Medicine May Benefit Thalassemic PatientsNov 2008
Homeopathy as effective as standard care for eczemaPraitiesMay 2008
Efficacy of Arnica montana D4 for Healing of Wounds After Hallux Valgus Surgery Compared to DiclofenacKarowJan 2008
Homeopathy Research Evidence Base: ReferencesBellOct 2007
Effect of homeopathic treatment of 60 Japanese patients with chronic skin diseaseItamuraJun 2007
Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind studyWidrigApr 2007
Homeopathic and conventional treatment for acute respiratory and ear complaints:HaidvoglMar 2007
Inhibition of chemically induced carcinogenesis by drugs used in homeopathic medicine.KumarJan 2007
Can homeopathic treatment slow prostate cancer growth?JonasDec 2006
New Guidelines to Treat Behavior Problems Following Traumatic Brain Injury Published in Journal of NeurotraumaNov 2006
Adjunctive homeopathic treatment in patients with severe sepsis:FrassApr 2005
Homeopathy for Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled TrialJacobsFeb 2005
Homeopathy and conventional medicine: an outcomes study comparing effectiveness in a primary care setting.RileyJan 2001
Homeopathic Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical TrialChapman, MD, DHtDec 1999
Homeopathic vs. Conventional Treatment of Vertigo: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical StudyWeiser Aug 1998
Osteoarthritic Pain: A Comparison of Homeopathy and AcetaminophenShealyAug 1998
Classical Homeopathic Treatment of Chronic HeadachesWalachJan 1997
Homeopathic treatment of otitis media in children: comparisons with conventional therapyFrieseJan 1997
Is Evidence for Homoeopathy Reproducible?Reilly Dec 1994
Treatment of Acute Childhood Diarrhea with Homeopathic Medicine: A Randomized Clinical Trial in NicaraguaJacobsMay 1994
Complementary Treatment of Varicose Veins: A Randomized Placebo-controlled, Double-Blind TrialErnstMay 1990
Effect of Homoeopathic Treatment on FibrositisFisherAug 1989
Is Homeopathy a Placebo Response? Controlled Trial of Homeopathic Potency with Pollen in Hayfever as ModelReillyOct 1986
Controlled Trial of Homoeopathic Treatment of OsteoarthritisShipleyJan 1983

Other Clinical Studies

TitleAuthorDate
Role of Homoeopathy in the Management of Autism: Study of Effects of Homoeopathic Treatment on the Autism TriadRajalakshmiDec 2008
Homeopathic Treatment of Uterine Fibroid and Ovarian CystShanglooApr 2007
Clinical management of idiopathic epilepsy in dogs with homeopathic Belladonna 200C: a case series.VarshneyJan 2007
Hospital Study Shows Improved Health in 70% of Patients Using HomeopathySpenceNov 2005
Homeopathy versus conventional treatment in respiratory tract complaints: homeopathy 82.6% response, conventional 67.3%RileyJan 2001
Homeopathic Arnica 30x is ineffective for muscle soreness after long-distance runningVickers Sep 1998
Homeopathic Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Controlled StudyLamontOct 1997
Acute Otitis Media in Children: A Comparison of Conventional and Homeopathic TreatmentFrieseApr 1997
When Conventional Treatment Is Not Enough: A Case of Migraine Without Aura Responding to HomeopathyWhitmarsh Jan 1997
Analysis of effectiveness and cost of homoeopathic treatment within a GP practice at St. Margaret's Surgery, ChristieJan 1996
A variety of animal studies.
A variety of otitis media studies
A variety of studies about gynecological complaints; polycystic ovary syndrome, PMS, estrogen withdrawal, menopause.
A variety of studies on musculo-skeletal problems: arthritis, fibromyalgia, fibrositis
A variety of surveys measuring patient satisfaction and improvement with homeopathy
Effects of homeopathic medicines on polysomnographic sleep of young adults with histories of coffee-related insomnia.Bell, et al.Aug 2010

Books (introductory)

TitleAuthorYearDescription
Homeopathic Family MedicineDana Ullman2004E-book updated on a regular basis with up-to-date information on research studies.
Impossible Cure: The Promise of HomeopathyAmy L. Lansky, PhD2003This popular and accessible introduction to homeopathy includes a 50-page chapter on clinical studies, research about potential mechanisms for the action of remedies, as well as an overview of homeopathic models for remedy action.
Homeopathy: Science or Myth?Bill Gray2000Reviews many research studies.
Healing with HomeopathyWayne B. Jonas, MD, and Jennifer Jacobs, MD1996This is an excellent introductory book to homeopathy, with a superb overview of research in the field written in a user-friendly manner. Written by two leading homeopathic researchers.
The Consumer's Guide to HomeopathyDana Ullman1995This is a user-friendly book to homeopathy with a solid review on homeopathic research.

Books (advanced)

TitleAuthorYearDescription
The Emerging Science of Homeopathy: Complexity, Biodynamics, and NanopharmacologyPaolo Bellavite and Andrea Signorini2002This is the most notable book on homeopathic research to date. There is also some excellent chapters that present compelling theories on how homeopathic medicines may work, in the light of new physics, biophysics, fractals, chaos, and complexity theory. Some chapters are technical.
Cultured Mammalian Cells in Homeopathy Research: The Similia Principle in Self-RecoveryRoeland van Wijk and Fred A.C. Wiegant1994This is a highly technical book which discusses research by cell biologists. This research appears to verify the homeopathic principle of similars.
Ultra High Dilution: Physiology and PhysicsP.C. Endler and J. Schulte (editors)1994A compilation of articles on basic science research. Very technical. A second volume, entitled Fundamental Research Ultra High Dilutions and Homeopathy, Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic, was published in 1998.
Ultra-Low DosesM. Doutremepuich (ed.)1991This is a compilation of articles on basic science research. Very technical.