[Risk-free homeopathy?]

Abstract

It is often assumed that homeopathy, even though possibly ineffective, is free of risks. This notion is questioned in this review. Side-effects and complications associated with homeopathy have been reported in the literature. Furthermore the question whether the homeopath is risk-free in all cases needs discussing. As a case in point attitude of some homeopaths towards immunization is quoted as an example of particular concern. On the basis of these data the notion of totally risk-free homeopathy is untenable.