Homeopathy was created by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), a German physician, in the early 19th century. Born in Meissen, Saxony, Germany, he studied medicine at the University of Leipzig but became dissatisfied with the medical practices of the time, which often did more harm than good. He retired from conventional medicine and began working as a translator of medical texts.
It was during this time that Hahnemann began to develop his theory of homeopathy. He believed that illnesses were caused by imbalances in body fluids and that conventional medicines, instead of curing, only suppressed the symptoms. He proposed that a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can cure those same symptoms in a sick person. He called this theory "likes are cured by likes".
Hahnemann began testing his theories with provocation tests, taking drugs himself to see the effects they produced. He also began experimenting with ever-increasing dilutions of the substances, believing that this would increase their effectiveness. He published his findings in a book called "Organon of the Healing Art" in 1810, where he presented his theory of homeopathy and its methods of treatment.
During the 19th century, homeopathy gained popularity in Europe and the United States, and many physicians and pharmacists began to practice it. However, it also faced a lot of resistance and criticism from mainstream medicine.
In the 1970s, homeopathy gained popularity again, especially in Europe, and is now widely used around the world. There is still a lot of controversy and scientific debate about its effectiveness, but many people believe that it is a safe and effective form of treatment. Homeopathy is now recognized as a medical practice in many countries, and there are many universities and educational institutions offering homeopathy training courses.
Source: "A Short History of Homeopathy" Todd Rowe