Explore the fascinating intersection of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) through the lens of the powerful placebo effect. This insightful book delves into the scientific underpinnings of both conventional and alternative therapies, examining their historical development and potential common ground. Understand the importance of clinical trials, challenges to EBM, and the rise of CAM, with a special look at homeopathy. Essential for medical professionals, students, and researchers interested in the evolving landscape of healthcare and patient care in India, it offers a hopeful perspective on integrating objective research with subjective healing.