Homoeopathy is science rooted in compassion and evidence: Prataprao Jadhav

IANS April 11, 2025 217 views

Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav passionately defended homoeopathy as a legitimate scientific discipline during the World Homoeopathy Day event in Gandhinagar. The two-day conference brought together over 8,000 international delegates to discuss the future of homoeopathic medicine and research. Emphasizing its evidence-based approach, Jadhav highlighted the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy's significant contributions to medical knowledge. The event not only celebrated the founder Dr. Samuel Hahnemann's legacy but also positioned homoeopathy as a critical component of modern, patient-centric healthcare.

"Homoeopathy is not merely an alternative -- it is a science rooted in compassion and evidence" - Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi, April 11: Homoeopathy is a science rooted in compassion and evidence, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.

Key Points

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Celebrating 270th birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann

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8,000 global delegates discuss homoeopathy's future

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CCRH digitizes 17,000 herbarium sheets

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Gujarat hosts critical global medical dialogue

He was speaking at the two-day event organised by the Ayush Ministry on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

"Homoeopathy is not merely an alternative -- it is a science rooted in compassion and evidence. On this World Homoeopathy Day, we reaffirm our commitment to expanding its scope through research, education, and public outreach," said Jadhav, Union Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Ayush.

He also highlighted India's leadership in global traditional medicine systems.

Jadhav emphasised Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy's (CCRH) vital role in standardising homoeopathic medicines and preserving botanical knowledge, noting the Council's work in pharmacognosy, physicochemical studies, and the digitisation of 17,000 herbarium sheets.

The two-day event was celebrated with great fervour at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar. It brought together leading global voices in Homoeopathy to commemorate the 270th birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homoeopathy.

The grand celebration underscored the theme 'Education, Practice and Research in Homoeopathy', and witnessed participation of over 8,000 delegates from across India and abroad, including academicians, clinicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals.

The event featured panel discussions, exhibitions, scientific paper presentations, and deliberations on advancing Homoeopathy as an integral component of global and national healthcare systems.

"This scientific and evidence-based therapy has the potential to transform public health outcomes. Gujarat is proud to contribute to this movement, especially as it is home to WHO's Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar," said Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat.

He emphasised Homoeopathy's growing relevance in modern healthcare and lauded the Ministry's efforts to integrate Homoeopathy into public health services and national health programmes.

"With the global demand for evidence-based, integrative, and patient-centric healthcare on the rise, Homoeopathy stands well-positioned to serve future generations," added Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
As someone who's benefited from homeopathy for chronic allergies, I'm thrilled to see it getting recognition! The holistic approach makes so much sense. More research is definitely welcome though. 🌿
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Rajiv P.
While I respect traditional medicine, I wish the article provided more concrete examples of the "evidence" mentioned. The scientific community still has valid questions about homeopathy's mechanisms.
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Priya M.
My grandmother swears by homeopathy! It's wonderful to see India leading in this field. The digitization of herbarium sheets sounds like an important step for preservation. 👏
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Amit S.
8,000 delegates is impressive! Shows how much interest there is in alternative therapies. Hope this leads to more integration with mainstream healthcare.
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Neha T.
The combination of ancient wisdom and modern research (like those physicochemical studies) is exactly what we need! Homeopathy + conventional medicine could be the future of healthcare.
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David L.
Interesting read! I didn't know about WHO's Global Centre in Jamnagar. Might be worth a visit next time I'm in Gujarat. Always good to learn about different healing traditions.

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