There is a nice overview of the current scientific evidence relating to homeopathy (http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-guardian/20150312/281663958482589/TextView). This view was developed in the 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann who thought that 'like cured like' (e.g. a fever-inducing agent would cure a fever) and that the effects were best observed in highly diluted solutions. It appears that all properly conducted scientific experiments have failed to demonstrate curative effects on a range of ailments (if one rules out placebo effects from 'consultation' and 'treatment'). In addition, there have been cases where people have died as a result of putting off proper medical treatment. One has to ask why the approach still retains any traction today?
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