ABSTRACT
Homeopathy is a unique system of healing developed by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), and is based on the Law of Similars. Hahnemann’s clinical observations and experiments were outlined in his book
The Organon of the Medical Art
, first published in 1810. Five subsequent editions, each one further developing his philosphies, have been published. The sixth edition was completed in 1842, a year before his death. Many disciples of Hahnemann carried his teachings throughout the world, including to the New World. The first American homeopath was Hans Graham who arrived in America in 1825. In 1844 Constantine Hering, who became known as the great American father of homeopathy, helped found the American Institute of Homeopathy, which still exists. Other important American homeopaths include James Tyler Kent (Kent’s General Repertory is still used today) and Timothy F. Allen who wrote
The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica
. The contentious relationship between homeopathy and the AMA has already been discussed.
