Made famous by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in 1796, it was found that a remedy, in large doses, which will produce a certain symptom in a healthy body, will cure similar symptoms in a diseased body in small potentized doses. This is because the remedy excites the body to produce an antidote against the particular ailment and symptom. For example, Aconite, when given in large doses to a well person, will bring about a fever. When given in a 6X small dose, it will cure a fever.
Homeopathy formulas work differently than herbal tinctures or herbal formulas.
Homeopathy utilizes plants, minerals and animals. In some cases the actual diseases themselves. Homeopathic remedies are diluted and potentized which creates and energetic medicine. For instance a 6X potency is actually 1 part 1,000,000 of the original substance. This stimulates the body on an energetic level to heal.