title: [Homeopathy from the standpoint of modern medical science].
abstract: Theories and hypotheses concerned with the principle of similarity underlying homeopathic methods are discussed. P. K. Anokhin's theory of functional systems appears to explain the similarity principle in the best way. Data on the nature of energetic and informative properties of highly diluted homeopathic preparations are presented. Results of current studies on the mechanisms of their curative action are considered. The importance of nervous, immune, and humoral interactions is emphasized that involve the action of cytokines (local activators) on cell behaviour at the level of matrix.
authors.forename: V G
authors.initials: VG
authors.lastname: Zilov
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006705:Homeopathy / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008419:Materia Medica / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D008419:Materia Medica