EVOLUTION AND CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH IN HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY: A REVIEW

Abstract

This review explores the evolution of homoeopathic pharmacy ^[1]-from its historical roots to modern advancements in formulation and clinical research. It surveys key milestones such as Hahnemann’s development of potency methods and dosage forms and highlights recent Scopus-indexed studies in homoeopathic medicine. Selected research includes analytical work on such as Ignatia amara mother tincture and its phytochemical profiling via HPTLC, and clinical trials that assess cognitive improvement in the elderly using Plumbum metallicum potency and many more homoeopathic drugs. The review also examines the antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory properties of homoeopathic remedies, particularly in the context of multi-drug-resistant infections. It discusses methodological challenges in homoeopathy research and identifies future directions for evidence-based integration. The synthesis underscores the role of homoeopathy in integrative pharmacy and supports further analytical, clinical, and formulation studies to strengthen its scientific foundations.

KEYWORDS:

Homoeopathy, Homoeopathic pharmacy, HPTLC, Potency, Integrative research.