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The 250th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Hahnemann in April has triggered celebrations around the world. Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, was born in Meissen, Germany on 10 April 1755. He qualified as a doctor but soon became disillusioned with the medicine of the time. His discovery, that taking quinine (which was used to treat malaria) produced symptoms similar to those of malaria, led to the development of homeopathy.

Samuel Hahnemann's approach was far ahead of his time, coming at a period when medical practice relied heavily on blood-letting, purging and large doses of often toxic medicines. Many homeopaths still refer to his original writings and find inspiration in them. Read Faculty members' reflections on what Hahnemann means to them.

"Hahnemann put the patient as an individual at the centre of healthcare and believed that factors in a person's life, such as emotional influences, in addition to diet and environment had a fundamental impact on their well-being," comments Mr John Saxton, President of the Faculty of Homeopathy. "That was revolutionary thinking then and it still sounds very relevant to us today. Two hundred and fifty years after his birth, Samuel Hahnemann still has a lot to teach us about patient-centred healthcare."

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