Who are the foremost purveyors of misinformation about homeopathy on ‘X’?

A real-time search of recent posts on X (conducred by Grok) identify accounts actively spreading pro-homeopathy misinformation, focusing on claims that lack scientific backing or contradict established evidence (e.g., homeopathy curing serious diseases when studies show it’s no better than placebo).

Here’s what Gook found:

No single account stands out as the definitive “most” prolific spreader of pro-homeopathy misinformation, but several accounts consistently promote homeopathy with misleading claims. These include wellness influencers, alternative health practitioners, and accounts tied to homeopathic organizations. For example:

JoetteCalabrese

(associated with the Academy of Practical Homeopathy) promotes “Practical Homeopathy®” as a “powerful, empowering, healing gift” for treating family ailments, claiming it’s a viable alternative to conventional medicine. Posts often frame homeopathy as a solution to distrust in corporate medicine, which can mislead followers into bypassing evidence-based treatments. Her posts, like those from April 2023, emphasize homeopathy’s efficacy without citing rigorous studies, relying on anecdotes and emotional appeals.

HomeopathyPlus

and similar accounts share frequent posts about homeopathy treating conditions like colds, allergies, or even chronic illnesses, often without acknowledging the lack of scientific evidence. These accounts amplify unverified success stories or cite outdated studies, contributing to misinformation.

AYUSHMinistry

(India’s Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) has been linked to misleading claims, like promoting Arsenicum album 30 as a COVID-19 preventive in 2020, which was debunked by the WHO and lacked evidence. While not the most active recently, its influence as an official body amplifies the reach of such claims.

The volume of misinformation is diffuse rather than dominated by one account. Wellness influencers and practitioners tend to post more frequently (daily or weekly), while organizational accounts like AYUSH have broader reach due to their authority. A 2022 study noted that positive homeopathy posts on Twitter (now X) often outnumber negative ones, with traction tied to communities distrustful of mainstream medicine, like those aligned with certain political or religious views.

That private accounts of homeopathy enthusiasts promote misinformation is not surprising. That the account of a ministry does the same is, I think, surprising (or would scandalous be the better term?). Perhaps someone could remind the people behind AYUSH that they have a responsibility towards public health and that the propagation of misinformation is a dereliction of their duties?