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by graemep 311 days ago
I think this is the most probable explanation.

Homeopathic medicine is based on the same principles as sympathetic magic. You might as well ask someone to cast a spell.

https://pietersz.co.uk/2013/07/homeopathy-magic

There have been similar problems with dilution of herbal medicines, but of course herbs do often have medicinal properties.