Emphasis of Homoeopathic Pharmacy for BHMS Students
Keywords:
flourished, Bengal, extensively, amateursAbstract
Homeopathy was introduced in India the early 19th century. It flourished in Bengal at first, and then spread all over India. In the beginning, the system was extensively practised by amateurs in the civil and military services and others. Mahendra Lal Sircar was the first Indian who became a homeopathic physician. A number of allopathic doctors started homeopathic practice following Sircar's lead. The ‘Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College’, the first homeopathic medical college was established in 1881. This institution took on a major role in popularising homeopathy in India.
Downloads
References
1. Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India.
2. Ghosh, A. K. (2010). A short history of the development of homeopathy in India. Homeopathy, 99(2), 130–136.
3. Sachan, A. K., Vishnoi, G., & Kumar, R. (2016). Need of standardization of herbal medicines in modern era. International Journal of Phytomedicine, 8(3), 300–307.
4. Sachan et al. (2016). Need of standardization of herbal drugs in modern era. International Journal of Phytomedicine, 8(3), 300–307.
5. Times of India. (n.d.). Despite all odds, homeopathy continues to gain popularity. Retrieved from: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/despite-all-odds-homeopathy-continues-to-gain-popularity/
6. Gousta, B. (2017). The role of homeopathy as a complementary and alternative medicine and its application. International Journal of Medical Reviews, 4(2), 62–63.
