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An Open-Label Prospective Observational Trial For Assessing The Effect Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Patients Suffering From Gout, Sangita Saha, Sarkar Paulami, Rajat Chattopadhyay, Subhranil Saha
An Open-Label Prospective Observational Trial For Assessing The Effect Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Patients Suffering From Gout, Sangita Saha, Sarkar Paulami, Rajat Chattopadhyay, Subhranil Saha
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Gout is an inflammatory arthritis associated with hyperuricaemia and intra-articular monosodium urate crystals, resulting in pain, activity limitation, disability and impact on patients' quality of life. Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the effects of individualised homoeopathic medicines in serum uric acid level and quality of life in patients suffering from gout. Methods: A prospective, single-arm, non-randomised, open-label, observational trial was conducted on 32 adults suffering from gout (diagnosed as per the American College of Rheumatology–European League Against Rheumatism gout classification criteria) at the Outpatient Department of The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Serum …
Homoeopathic Treatment Of Hepatic Haemangioma With Ovarian Cyst, Abhijit Chakma, Sarangi Manas
Homoeopathic Treatment Of Hepatic Haemangioma With Ovarian Cyst, Abhijit Chakma, Sarangi Manas
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Introduction: This is a case of multimorbidity in a 35-year-old patient suffering from hepatic hemagioma with ovarian cyst. There was hepatomegaly with multiple well-defined homogenously echogenic nodular lesion (largest nodule of size 1.64 X 1.64 cm) in both lobes of liver suggestive of haemangioma. The right ovarian cyst was 2.26 X 1.25 cm in size with pelvic congestion syndrome. Case Summary: This case was treated with individualized homoeopathy for a period of 5 months at the outpatient department (OPD) of Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, Agartala. Homoeopathic medicine Pulsatilla, was given to the patient on the basis of individualistic approach. …
Preparation And Standardisation Of Plasmodium Falciparum Nosode, Rajesh Shah
Preparation And Standardisation Of Plasmodium Falciparum Nosode, Rajesh Shah
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Malaria officinalis, a Homoeopathic preparation used against malaria, was prepared from decomposed vegetable matter from a marshy area by G. W. Bowen in 1862. No scientific published material is available on the source of any malaria-related nosode. There is a need to develop the new nosode using the organisms. The author has developed the nosode from Plasmodium falciparum parasites, and the detailed method of preparation is described in this manuscript. Objective: Preparation and standardisation of Homoeopathic nosode prepared from P. falciparum parasites, which could be explored for further research and therapeutic efficacy. Materials and Methods: The most widely cultivated …
Homoeopathic Medicine – Sepia For The Management Of Menopausal Symptoms: A Multicentric, Randomised, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Jaya Gupta, Kulshreshtha Dimpi, Chetna Lamba, Payal Gupta, Vaishali Shinde, Bharti Wadhwa, Arti Soren, J Arya, Munmun Koley
Homoeopathic Medicine – Sepia For The Management Of Menopausal Symptoms: A Multicentric, Randomised, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Jaya Gupta, Kulshreshtha Dimpi, Chetna Lamba, Payal Gupta, Vaishali Shinde, Bharti Wadhwa, Arti Soren, J Arya, Munmun Koley
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Based on the results of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy's previous study, wherein Sepia was indicated and prescribed in maximum number of cases, this study was planned to further validate efficacyof Sepia in the management of menopausal symptoms. Objectives: The study was conducted with the objectives of evaluating the efficacy of homoeopathic medicine – Sepia in the management of menopausal symptoms using 'The Greene Climacteric Scale' (GCS) and the quality of life using Utian Quality of Life (UQOL) scale. Materials and Methods: A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study was conducted from April 2012 to September 2014 at four …
Evidence- Based Homoeopathy: Case Report Of Alopecia Areata In An 11 Year Old Boy, Ashish Shivadikar
Evidence- Based Homoeopathy: Case Report Of Alopecia Areata In An 11 Year Old Boy, Ashish Shivadikar
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterised by non-scarring hair loss in single or multiple areas of the scalp. The disease affects hair on the head or other parts of the body. AA occurs in people of all ages and affects 1-2% of human population. Homoeopathic literature shows that cases of AA have been treated successfully with homoeopathic medicines. Case Summary: This is the case of an 11 years old boy with alopecia areata. The case presented here is documented from Dermatology clinic at Regional Research Institute of Homoeopathy at Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. The patient was treated with …
Resolution Of Vocal Cord Nodules With Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment, Suraia Parveen, Nath Ranita
Resolution Of Vocal Cord Nodules With Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment, Suraia Parveen, Nath Ranita
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Vocal Cord Nodules (VCNs) are localised benign, superficial growths on the medial surface of the true vocal folds resulting primarily from voice abuse, overuse or misuse and clinically manifested by progressive hoarseness of voice, with increased effort required to produce the voice, vocal fatigue and discomfort or pain in the throat. Conventional treatment methods include conservative voice therapy and surgical intervention. Both treatment methods are required for the resolution of VCNs with improvement of clinical symptoms. Here, a 44-year-old male teacher presented with a history of progressive hoarseness with vocal fatigue, discomfort in the throat during talking and bilateral VCNs …
A Study Protocol On Comparative Randomised Controlled Trial Of Homoeopathy -Vs- Allopathy In Acute Otitis Media And Its Recurrence In Children, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
A Study Protocol On Comparative Randomised Controlled Trial Of Homoeopathy -Vs- Allopathy In Acute Otitis Media And Its Recurrence In Children, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Acute otitis media (AOM) is one of the most common acute infections in children, and injudicious prescription of antibiotics may lead to increase of antibiotic-resistant cases. Homoeopathic treatment may provide a safer and more effective treatment. Objective: Earlier, a pilot study conducted by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) on eighty patients at a single centre showed non-inferiority results. This study shall be undertaken to substantiate the earlier findings. Methods: This will be an open-label, non-inferiority, randomised controlled (parallel arm) trial to be conducted on children in the age group of 2–12 years, suffering from AOM. The …
Lycopodium Clavatum For The Management Of Urolithiasis: A Randomised Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial, Rupali Bhalerao, Oberai Praveen, Pritha Mehra, Yogendra Rai, Gurudev Choubey, Amulya Sahoo, A Majumder, Mahesh Sah, A Gupta
Lycopodium Clavatum For The Management Of Urolithiasis: A Randomised Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial, Rupali Bhalerao, Oberai Praveen, Pritha Mehra, Yogendra Rai, Gurudev Choubey, Amulya Sahoo, A Majumder, Mahesh Sah, A Gupta
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Urolithiasis is the most common disease of urinary tract found worldwide. There are several approaches for the treatment of urolithiasis that include the use of various synthetic and natural drugs and/or surgery in the conventional system of medicine. Objective: This study was taken up to evaluate the efficacy of Lycopodium clavatum in the management of urolithiasis. Materials and Methods: A multicentric, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted. Patients having symptomatology like Lycopodium clavatum were enrolled after screening and repertorisation as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. During acute renal colic, despite group allocation, the patients were either prescribed the …
A Review On Animal-Based Homoeopathic Drugs And Their Applications In Biomedicine, Bibaswan Biswas, Sundaram E, Shyaga Jhansi, Satish Patel, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda
A Review On Animal-Based Homoeopathic Drugs And Their Applications In Biomedicine, Bibaswan Biswas, Sundaram E, Shyaga Jhansi, Satish Patel, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy is one of the most well-practiced medical systems in the world. In Homoeopathy, like all other natural sources, animal and their secretions have been widely used. However, unlike other natural sources of homoeopathic drugs, for example, plants and chemicals, the collection and preparation of animal-based drugs are extremely challenging, especially for drugs from exotic animals. Considering the challenges, we envision that a review regarding the animal-based therapeutics, used in Homoeopathy, may be useful. Our review, consistently has found that the discoveries of the modern biomedicine agree with the reports from the homoeopathic literature. In many cases, the recent biomedical …
Proving Non-Conventional Methods: A Paradigmatic Paradox, Lex Rutten
Proving Non-Conventional Methods: A Paradigmatic Paradox, Lex Rutten
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Originally, it was thought that Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) would supplant decision-making based on intuition or plausibility. Later, it appeared that the gold standard in EBM, the Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT), was not as 'hard' a reference point as had been supposed, and an assessment of credibility was needed. After some decades, 'credible' RCT-centred EBM has led to the dismissal of therapies deemed to be implausible, such as Homoeopathy. Nevertheless, such therapies remain widely appreciated by patients who use them alongside conventional medicine. Nearly two hundred RCTs of Homoeopathy showed no difference in efficacy between Homoeopathy and comparable conventional trials. There …
The Role Of Homoeopathic Treatment In Women Suffering From Post-Caesarean Backache: An Open Observational Clinical Trial, Arunava Nath, De Mahadeb, Subhas Singh, Nivedita Kundu, James Michael, Satarupa Sadhukhan, Deepak Kumar, Munmun Koley, Subhranil Saha
The Role Of Homoeopathic Treatment In Women Suffering From Post-Caesarean Backache: An Open Observational Clinical Trial, Arunava Nath, De Mahadeb, Subhas Singh, Nivedita Kundu, James Michael, Satarupa Sadhukhan, Deepak Kumar, Munmun Koley, Subhranil Saha
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Context: An open observational trial was carried out at National Institute of Homoeopathy, India, to assess the possible effects of individualised Homoeopathy in individuals suffering from post-caesarean backache. Aim: The aim of the study was to find the role of homoeopathic treatment in individuals suffering from post-caesarean backache. Methods: Fifty subjects were enrolled. The Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODQ) were used as the outcome measures, assessed at baseline and after 3 months of treatment. Medicines prescribed followed homoeopathic principles. Non-parametric Wilcoxon signed rank test was applied to compare the dependent observations. P < 0.05 two-tailed was considered statistically significant. Results: Five subjects dropped out and 45 completed the trial. Intention-to-treat sample (n = 50) was analysed. There were statistically significant reductions in pain rating index percentage score (median 83.3 (IQR 66.7 to 100) vs. median 66.7 (IQR 33.3 to 71.1), P < 0.001); visual analogue scale score (median 7.0 (IQR 6.0 to 8.0) vs. median 6.0 (IQR 4.8 to 7.0), P < 0.001); present pain index score (median 3.0 (IQR 2.0 to 3.0) vs. median 2.0 (IQR 2.0 to 3.0), P = 0.019) and ODQ% score (median 44.0 (IQR 39.5 to 50.0) vs. median 39.0 (IQR 31.9 to 44.0), P < 0.001) over 3 months of treatment. Natrum muriaticum (n = 11, 22%); Staphysagria (n = 8, 16%); Bryonia alba and Rhus toxicodendron (n = 6 each, 12%) and Pulsatilla nigricans (n = 4, 8%) were prescribed frequently. Conclusion: Indicated homoeopathic medicines reduced SF-MPQ and ODQ scores. Further randomised trials are warranted with enhanced methodological rigour.
Case Of Lumbar Spondylosis Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine Calcarea Fluorica, Ranjit Sonny
Case Of Lumbar Spondylosis Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine Calcarea Fluorica, Ranjit Sonny
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is one of the most common problems with which people of all age groups report to physicians. It is a very troublesome complaint affecting day-to-day life, leading to decreased productivity. Amongst all the causes, lumbar spondylosis is one of the major causes of CLBP. Lumbar spondylosis commonly affects middle to later age groups. This case report describes patient with symptoms of recurrent pain in low back for the last 10 years. X-ray of the lumbosacral (L.S.) spine showed features of osteophyte confirming the diagnosis of lumbar spondylosis. After careful case-taking, homoeopathic medicine Calcarea fluorica in …
Retrospective Estimation Of Prevalence And Likelihood Ratio Of General Symptoms Of 29 Less Frequently Prescribed Homoeopathic Medicines By Clinical Verification, Raj Manchanda, Chakraborty Parthasarathi, Munmun Koley, Dinesh Singh, Pramodji Singh, Ojit Singh, Varanasi Prasad, Jai Singh, Surinder Nain
Retrospective Estimation Of Prevalence And Likelihood Ratio Of General Symptoms Of 29 Less Frequently Prescribed Homoeopathic Medicines By Clinical Verification, Raj Manchanda, Chakraborty Parthasarathi, Munmun Koley, Dinesh Singh, Pramodji Singh, Ojit Singh, Varanasi Prasad, Jai Singh, Surinder Nain
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Context: Scientific assessment of proving symptoms or already recorded symptoms in patients refers to Clinical Verification (CV). There are serious shortcomings of existing methods of CV, mostly arising from qualitative observations made on absolute occurrence of symptoms instead of relative ones. This problem can be resolved by the use of the Likelihood Ratio (LR). Aim: This study aims to estimate the prevalence and LRs of general symptoms of 29 less frequently prescribed homoeopathic medicines. Methods: The study was multicentric, open and observational. Patients were enrolled as per pre-specified eligibility criteria. Alongside, presenting complaints and general symptoms were taken into account …
Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Study Of Urtica Urens L.: A Drug Used In Homoeopathy, Satish Patel, Biswas Bibaswan, K Rambabu, Shyaga Jhansi, Ramchander Potu, E Sundaram, Renu Arya
Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Study Of Urtica Urens L.: A Drug Used In Homoeopathy, Satish Patel, Biswas Bibaswan, K Rambabu, Shyaga Jhansi, Ramchander Potu, E Sundaram, Renu Arya
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Urtica urens L. (Family Urticaceae), known as annual nettle, dwarf nettle, small nettle, dog nettle or burning nettle, is used in the treatment of arthritis, uric acid diseases, benign prostatic hyperplasia and burn. In Homoeopathy, the whole plant is used for the treatment of gout, uric acid diathesis, joint pain, lithiasis, urticaria and agalactia and burns. Objective: The objectives of the present study were to investigate morpho-anatomical, powder and physicochemical standards of the whole plant of Urtica urens for authentication and identification of raw drug. Materials and Methods: The current study includes macroscopical and microscopical study of root, stem, …
A Survey Regarding Awareness And Beliefs About Homoeopathy Among General Population During Magh Mela At Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Manas Sarangi, Pramanik Abhishek, Jaya Gupta, Ramesh Prasad, Pramodji Singh, Mahesh Shah, Alok Upadhyay, Saurabh Jain, Ambreesh Pandey
A Survey Regarding Awareness And Beliefs About Homoeopathy Among General Population During Magh Mela At Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Manas Sarangi, Pramanik Abhishek, Jaya Gupta, Ramesh Prasad, Pramodji Singh, Mahesh Shah, Alok Upadhyay, Saurabh Jain, Ambreesh Pandey
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background and Objective: Homoeopathy is one of the various alternative systems of medicine prevalent in India. A survey was conducted during the month of January–February 2017 in a congregation at Sangam, Allahabad, to know about the awareness of general population about Homoeopathy. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on patients and people visiting the health check-up camp and exhibition stall set-up during Magh Mela at Sangam, Allahabad. A self-administered questionnaire was used during the survey, devised by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy. Results: Of 1144 total respondents, 68.1% had knowledge about Homoeopathy. About 46.6% of respondents believed that …
Role Of Homoeopathic Medicine In The Treatment Of Infantile Haemangioma, Md Shaikh
Role Of Homoeopathic Medicine In The Treatment Of Infantile Haemangioma, Md Shaikh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Infantile haemangioma is a benign vascular tumour of childhood, characterised by endothelial cell proliferation. It usually develops shortly after birth and grows most rapidly over the first 6 months. However, it may keep growing for up to 12–18 months. After that, it undergoes regression or involution, and 50% of all infantile haemangiomas have completed involution by the age of 5 years, 70% by the age of 7 years and 90% by the age of 9–12 years. However, in a small percentage of patients in whom haemangioma is not disappearing completely, residual fatty tissue or superficial skin telangiectasias remains. These patients …
Homoeopathic Drug Proving Of Mangolia Grandiflora: A Randomised Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, Goutam Rakshit, Vichitra A, Rajpal Singh, Amulya Sahoo, Sujata Choudhury, Vinay Singh
Homoeopathic Drug Proving Of Mangolia Grandiflora: A Randomised Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, Goutam Rakshit, Vichitra A, Rajpal Singh, Amulya Sahoo, Sujata Choudhury, Vinay Singh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objective: This study was carried out to elicit the pathogenetic response of the drug Magnolia grandiflora in homoeopathic potencies on apparently healthy human beings. Materials and Methods: Drug Magnolia grandiflora was proved by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) through a double-blind placebo-controlled method. The study was conducted at three centres. The drug was proved in two potencies (6C and 30C) on 48 apparently healthy volunteers who were selected after conducting pre-trial medical examinations by the medical specialists and routine laboratory investigations. In the first phase, volunteers were given 56 doses (4 doses per day for 14 days) …