Do Homoeopathy medicines contain steroids?
There is lot of misconception among laypersons and some of medical and paramedical persons about the use of cortisone, a steroid in homoeopathy medicine. Homoeopathic approach to the patient’s care is individualized and treats the patient as the whole person, the need to use steroid does not arise. When the steroids are used for long term, following effects are observed. Cortisone shows side effects like fluid retention (Moon face), excessive body hair, osteoporosis, diabetes etc. Sudden withdrawal of cortisone causes reappearance of disease or symptoms in a severe form, if disease has been taking its due course inside the body (masking). Sense of well-being is felt temporary. Cortisone causes severe gastritis, if taken empty stomach. Homoeopathic medicines are administered empty stomach. High milligram of steroids for long term use, normally counteract the effects of Homoeopathic medicines. If steroid is so dangerous, why is it freely available? Modern medicine uses as lifesaving drug
