Origins

Homeopathy kits were initially developed by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician, chemist, and linguist in 1796. This particular homeopathy kit was manufactured by Boericke and Tafel, and contains approximately eighty vials.

What is Homeopathy?

How Does it Work? Homeopathy involves giving extremely small doses of natural substances that produce characteristic symptoms of illness in healthy people when given in larger doses. This approach is called "like cures like." Homeopathy aims to stimulate the body's own healing responses.

Does it Actually Work? Homeopathy's actual merit is heavily disputed in medical science, and is considered an alternate form of medicine.

How to Learn More

Schedule a Tour: Contact the MHC to schedule a tour. Email us at mhcmail@osumc.edu, or call us at (614) 292-3275. We are located in Columbus, Ohio.

More to Come: Watch for more Curator's Top 25 artifact highlights throughout the rest of 2022!

Medical Heritage Center Contact Information

The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library
5th Floor, Prior Hall
376 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3275
go.osu.edu/mhc