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Inhibition Of Chemically Induced Carcinogenesis By Drugs Used In Homeopathic Medicine, K Hari Kumar, E Sunila, Girija Kuttan, K Preethi, C Venugopal, Ramadasan Kuttan Sep 2009

Inhibition Of Chemically Induced Carcinogenesis By Drugs Used In Homeopathic Medicine, K Hari Kumar, E Sunila, Girija Kuttan, K Preethi, C Venugopal, Ramadasan Kuttan

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Homeopathy is considered as one modality for cancer therapy. However, there are only very few clinical reports on the activity of the drugs, as well as in experimental animals. Presently we have evaluated the inhibitory effects of potentized homeopathic preparations against N′- nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) induced hepatocellular carcinoma in rats as well as 3- methylcholanthrene-induced sarcomas in mice. We have used Ruta, Hydrastis, Lycopodium and Thuja, which are commonly employed in homeopathy for treating cancer. Administration of NDEA in rats resulted in tumor induction in the liver and elevated marker enzymes such as gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, glutamate pyruvate transaminase, glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase …


Cuscuta Reflexa: A Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, R Shaw, V Siddiqui, Rajpal Rajpal, Vinay Singh, N Dey Sep 2009

Cuscuta Reflexa: A Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, R Shaw, V Siddiqui, Rajpal Rajpal, Vinay Singh, N Dey

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective: To elicit the pharmacodynamic response of the drug, Cuscuta reflexa (dodder) on healthy human volunteers, in non-toxic doses. Methodology: Drug Cuscuta reflexa was proved through a double-blind method. The homoeopathic preparation of the drug was proved in three potencies (6C, 30C and 200C) on 13 volunteers who were selected and declared apparently healthy during their pre-trial medical examination by specialists and through their routine pathological investigations. The volunteers consumed 56 doses (four doses per day for fourteen days) of each potency (6C, 30C and 200C) in three stages for a varying period. The symptoms generated during the trial period …


Ephedra Vulgaris - A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, A Khurana, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh Sep 2009

Ephedra Vulgaris - A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, A Khurana, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Ephedra vulgaris is a lesser known drug which has been used in Homoeopathy for clinical conditions like exophthalmos (Grave′s disease) and headache which was subjected to clinical verification during the study. Besides verification of its use in conditions like inflammation of thyroid gland, enlargement of thyroid gland, palpitation of heart, stiffness of neck, disturbed sleep and general weakness, other clinical conditions in which it has been found useful are conjunctivitis, coryza, anorexia and warts. A total of 1657 patients were studied in this multicentric clinical verification trial at various Institutes/Units under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy to confirm the …


A Prospective Multicentric Observational Study To Evolve The Usefulness Of The Predefined Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Acute Diarrheal Disease In Children, C Nayak, Vikram Singh, K Singh, Hari Singh, Anita Sharma, Praveen Oberai, Varanasi Roja, Debadatta Nayak, Maya Padmanabhan Sep 2009

A Prospective Multicentric Observational Study To Evolve The Usefulness Of The Predefined Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Acute Diarrheal Disease In Children, C Nayak, Vikram Singh, K Singh, Hari Singh, Anita Sharma, Praveen Oberai, Varanasi Roja, Debadatta Nayak, Maya Padmanabhan

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background & objectives: Acute diarrheal disease is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. No data regarding the pediatric population suffering from acute diarrhea seeking homoeopathic treatment in India are available. Therefore, an observational study on acute diarrheal diseases in children was undertaken with 14 predefined trial homoeopathic medicines to arrive at a group of useful homeopathic medicines for the treatment of acute childhood diarrhea. Methods: A prospective, multi-centre observational study was conducted by Central Council for Research in Homeopathy at its various Institutes and Units throughout India during Oct. 2005- Sept. 2008. A total …


Pothos Foetidus – A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, R Shaw, Vikram Singh, V Siddiqui, Rajpal Rajpal, Vinay Singh, Hari Singh, P Mal, A Bhakat Mar 2009

Pothos Foetidus – A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, R Shaw, Vikram Singh, V Siddiqui, Rajpal Rajpal, Vinay Singh, Hari Singh, P Mal, A Bhakat

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective: To elicit the pharmacodynamic response of the drug Pothos foetidus on healthy human beings in non-toxic doses. Methodology: Drug was proved through a double-blind method. The study was conducted at two centres. The drug was proved in three potencies (6C, 30C and 200C) on 25 volunteers who were selected and declared apparently healthy during their pre-trial medical examination by specialists and through their routine pathological investigations. The volunteers consumed 56 doses (four doses per day for fourteen days) of each potency (6C, 30C and 200C) in three stages for a varying period. The symptoms generated during the trial period …


An Open Clinical Observational Study On The Usefulness Of Pre-Defined Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Chronic Sinusitis, Sunil Ramteke, C Nayak, Vikram Singh, Praveen Oberai, Varanasi Roja Mar 2009

An Open Clinical Observational Study On The Usefulness Of Pre-Defined Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Chronic Sinusitis, Sunil Ramteke, C Nayak, Vikram Singh, Praveen Oberai, Varanasi Roja

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective: To ascertain the usefulness of 17 pre-defined homoeopathic medicines in the management of chronic sinusitis. Methods: This is an interim analysis of the open clinical observational study conducted by the Regional Research Institute (Homoeopathy), at Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy from October 2005 to March 2009. Ninety seven patients suffering from chronic sinusitis were enrolled in the study; 51 patients completed the treatment and follow up period of 6 months and were assessed using chronic sinusitis symptom score (CSSS). Seventeen pre-defined medicines in centesimal scale of potencies (30C, 200C and 1M) were prescribed. Results: …