The belief that homeopathic medicine is effective, beyond placebo effect, requires the complete abandonment of recognized scientific principles. This is particularly true in the case of "strong" homeopathic remedies, which are recognized as water.

I don't know the history of homeopathy in WWI but little modern medicine was evidence based until the latter half of the 20th century. To put this into context, the cited reference was finished in 1923. At that time eugenics was devoutly prosecuted by a small number of "reputable" American physicians, intellectuals, and academics. Mercury salts were still used therapeutically. Patients were routinely subjected to abusive experiments in the name of "science."

No amount of rationale can permit the return to bona fide charlatanry. Homeopathy, in particular strong remedies, derive effect exclusively from placebo. They are dangerous because they lull patients with treatable diseases into a false sense of security while their disease marches merrily on.

The world, me included, anxiously awaits valid, scientific evidence, of efficacy.