Homeopathy is a holistic system of alternative medicine that was developed in the late 18th century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle of "like cures like," which means that a substance that can produce symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat similar symptoms in a sick person.

Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances made from natural sources, such as plants and minerals, to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. The remedies are prepared by diluting the original substance in a series of steps, which are believed to increase the potency of the remedy while minimizing any potential side effects.

Homeopathic remedies are selected based on the individual patient's unique symptoms and overall health status, rather than just their diagnosis. This individualized approach is based on the belief that each person is unique and that their symptoms are a manifestation of an underlying imbalance in their body's natural healing processes.