Homeopathy is a field of alternative medicine, introduced by Samuel Hahnemann in 1976. It works on the principle of similarity of symptoms i.e. a substance causing symptoms of disease in healthy individual will show same symptoms in the sick. Homeopathic medicine include treatment using natural sources such as plants, animals and chemicals or minerals. It involves administration of small doses having specific composition. Homeopathy is known to be originated in Europe, brought up in U.S and progressed in India.
The market for homeopathy medicine is expected to expand due to an increase in the awareness regarding homeopathic medicine and rising prevalence of lifestyle-associated diseases such as obesity, diabetes and reproductive health. Restrains for the growth of this market are lack of awareness of homeopathic medicine in developing countries and strict regulatory requirements governing the use of homeopathy in developing countries such as Germany, and UK.
The market shows growth potential in India, Mexico and the Middle East nations.
The global homeopathic medicine market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period.
Key Players in the Global Homeopathic Medicine Market
Some of the key players in this market are Hahnemann Laboratories Inc. (U.S.), Natural Health Supply (U.S.), Boiron USA (U.S), HomeoLab USA (Canada), SBL (India), Hyland’s Homeopathic (U.S.), and Nelson & Co. Ltd. (U.K).
Segments
The global homeopathic medicine market is segmented on the basis of type, indication, and end users.
On the basis of drugs, market is segmented into plants based, animal based and mineral based. Plant based is further segmented into Arnica montana, Bryonia alba, Cinchona officinalis, Pulsatilla nigricans, Rhus tox, Symphytum. Animal based is further segmented into Latrodectus mactans, Tarentula Hispania, Tarentula cubensis, Naja tripudians, Vipera, Sepia, and Cantharis. Mineral based is further segmented into Calcarea carbonica, Phosphorus, Calcarea phosphorica, Natrum muriaticuma and others. Other segments are Nosodes, Sarcodes and Imponderabilia.
On the basis of application, the market is segmented into skin & hair, reproductive health, lifestyle disorders, bones, joints, and muscles diseases, brain and nerves disorders, respiratory diseases, childhood diseases, hormonal disorders and others.
On the basis of end user, the market is divided into hospitals, homeopathic clinics, and others.
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