I considered homeopathy total bunk until it worked for me. I only used it as was at the end of my rope, and went to a clinic that used all different kinds of treatments including regular medicine, homeopathy and other stuff.
It was not placebo effect because I fully expected no relief at all. Can give story if anyone wants, better on the Nat Health thread. But as said above, it has to be the correct remedy, and really only someone trained in the questions and answers can find exact remedy. It’s not merely symptomatic, but individual constitution etc.
This is why I switched gears in school from medicine to hard sciences (physics). I got into the kung fu community and had my eyes opened. I'll never forget my first "herbal healing" experience. I'd had my forearms rubbed down to blood and covered in deep contusions. It looked like I'd been in a car accident. My Sifu sent me down to the Chinese herbalist with a recipe. They whipped up the recipe. They called it "Tee-da" (healing hand). I applied to my arms, and the next day they were better. Just a couple of scabs left and all contusions completely healed. My allopathic mind was blown. I wish I still had that recipe, but I've been a hippy ever since.