The Journal of Evidence Based Homeopathy ?!?!

The Journal of Evidence Based Homeopathy (JEBH)?

Yes, it does exist!

It was launched in 2023 by Willmar Schwabe India, as a twice yearly publication that presents itself as a peer-reviewed outlet for research, clinical trials, case studies, reviews, and theoretical pieces about homeopathy. Its own site describes it as a “groundbreaking” journal meant to promote the “evidence-based practice and understanding of homeopathy,” and lists the editor-in-chief as Dr. Ramachandran Valavan who seems to be on the payroll of Schwabe India. As far as I can see, the editorial board consist exclusively of Indian homeopathy supporters.

The publisher is Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd., with a Noida/Ghaziabad address in Uttar Pradesh, India. The firm is a branch of the well-known German manufacturer of homeopathic products. JEBH is a specialty homeopathy journal rather than a mainstream medical journal. Its language is strongly promotional, emphasizing “rigorous investigation,” “scientific exploration,” and “solid evidence,” but those claims are made by the journal itself rather than independently demonstrated in the material available here.

JEBH claims it is peer-reviewed. However, its articles often read like advocacy: they present homeopathy as being refined by “modern scientific exploration” and “real-world data,” and frequently treat positive case reports or reviews as confirmation of homeopathy’s validity. That style is, of course, not unusual in homeopathy publications, but from an evidence-based medicine perspective it is a ridiculous substitute for reproducible controlled data.

To give you a taster, here is the first section of a recent editorial published in the JEMH:

The Journal of Evidence-Based Homeopathy (JEBH) continues to strengthen its mission of uniting classical homeopathy with modern scientific exploration. This issue exemplifies how research, provings, and clinical observations converge to validate and refine homeopathic practice. The original articles section presents a diverse set of contributions from clinical case management to digital tools aiding repertorization. The featured case on Natrum muriaticum exemplifies the precision of individualized prescribing in addressing emotional and mental health concerns , while an insightful review on repertory software underscores the evolving integration of technology in clinical decision-making …

I wonder: does anyone know of another so-called “evidence-based” medical journal that is fully controlled, financed and run by a BIG PHARMA firm?

I don’t!

The JEBH confirms what we all suspected:

HOMEOPATHY IS UNIQUE.