Homeopathy, a form of complementary medicine, was developed by German physician Samuel Hahnemann in 1796. The basic principle of homeopathy is "like cures like", which means that a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can treat an illness with similar symptoms. This approach is based on the idea that the body has its own healing mechanisms, which can be stimulated through the use of highly diluted natural substances.

It is a holistic approach to healthcare that seeks to treat the underlying cause of disease or disorder, rather than just the symptoms. The treatments are individualised to each person, taking into account their unique physical, mental, and emotional characteristics. Homeopathic remedies are made from natural substances such as plants, minerals, and animal products and dispensed to patients in various forms including pillules, drops, creams, ointments, capsules and tablets.

Homeopathic practitioners work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide the best benefit to the patient. Some people use homeopathy to address various health issues such as allergies, migraines, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and premenstrual syndrome.