re: #253 imp_62

We had neighbours who swore by it, and it seemed to work for their kids. In Germany, doctors often prescribe certain homeopathic remedies in lieu of traditional medicine, and it reduced swelling and inflammation in at least one instance. At the same time, intellectually, i don’t see how it works.

Placebo Effect is the most likely explanation. If you think it’s effective you can often generate curative effects based on that belief alone. It’s a major reason for establishing control groups and double-blind testing in research studies.