Dr. Yashashree M. Patil

A: A homeopath is a doctor trained in homeopathy. Homeopathy is a natural alternative system of medicine used to treat acute and chronic conditions.

A: Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural sources such as plants, minerals, animals and tissues. Some medicines are also prepared from sources of energy like moonlight, Xrays, etc.

A: Homeopathic medicines are devoid of steroids as they are all prepared from plant, mineral or animal sources.

A: Homeopathic medications can be taken along with other medicines, or as directed by the homeopathic physician. In certain cases like skin conditions, the homeopathic doctor mightt ask you to discontinue existing medicines.

A: There are several evidence based research studies that show the efficacy and scientificity of homeopathy available worldwide. However, there is a lot of controversy around this aspect and many mainstream doctors do not accept the evidence of the same.