Anthroposophy

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Medical Subject Headings defines anthroposophy as a spiritual healing technique based on "knowledge of the nature of man," derived from theosophy by Rudolph Steiner in 1932. It is treated as a group 3 complementary and alternative technique, [1] "cannot be supported unless and until convincing research evidence of efficacy, based upon the results of well designed trials, can be produced."

References

  1. Select Committee appointed to consider Science and Technology, U.K. Parliament (21 November 2000), Chapter 2: Disciplines examined, Definitions of the Various CAM Therapies, Complementary and Alternative Medicine