Origin and Growth of Homoeopathy in India

Origin and Growth of Homoeopathy in India

Homoeopathy came to India as early as 1810 when, Dr. John Martin Honigberger disciple of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann visited India and treated patients. 

In his second visit in the year 1839, he treated the then ruler of Punjab, Maharaja Ranjit Singh with Dulcamara. Maharaja was so happy with results and he encouraged him to continue the Homoeopathic treatment in India. 

Homoeopathy continued to spread and Indians found in its philosophy and principles, a reflection of their belief and culture. 

First Homeopathic hospital in India

Surgeon Samuel Brooking, a retired Medical Officer had the courage and conviction to establish a Homoeoapthic Hospital at Tanjore, in South India, in 1847.

Foundation of Calcutta Homeopathic medical college

In 1861, a virulent epidemic of malarial fever was raging over lower Bengal and it was at this juncture that the great philanthropist, Late Babu Rajendra Lal Dutta, a layman, truly laid the foundation of Homoeopathy and started its practice with astounding results. He converted the redoubtable allopath and his opponent, Dr. Mahendra Lall Sircar, M.D. D.L., C.I. E. to Homoeopathy. 

Dr. P.C. Majumdar,M.D. another Homoeopath of Calcutta started his practise in 1864 and laid the foundation of Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College in 1885.

Education in homoeopathy in India

Uniform Education in Homoeopathy at diploma and graduate level was enforced in the country in the year 1983. Forum for Post Graduation have also been notified by Central Council of Homoeopathy. In 1978 separate Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy established.