No, it is definitely not the same. Naturopaths go through an intensive training program for 4 years. During this time, they learn about many different healing modalities such as acupuncture, herbalism and homeopathy. Because they only have a short time to learn many different healing modalities, they do not study classical homeopathy in depth. Classical homeopaths study only homeopathy intensively for 4-6 years. Because classical homeopathy is so complex, an intensive time spent studying it in depth is needed to truly be able to practice and understand it correctly. The degree course, BHMS (Bachelors of homeopathic medicine and surgery) is a 51/2 to 6 year course. Some of our remedies are prepared from herbs, but they are not prepared in the same way as herbalists or TCM doctors would prepare them. Homeopathic medicines are prepared using special homeopathic methods. Their action on the body is gentle, with no toxicity or side effects. Herbs, on the other hand, are not always gentle on the body. Many people do benefit from using herbs. However, a lot of sensitive people who cannot tolerate the use of herbs can tolerate homeopathic medicine