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Action Of Diosgenin And Homoeopathic Pathogenesis Of Dioscorea Villosa, Kisor Naskar, Ompriya Mishra Mar 2017

Action Of Diosgenin And Homoeopathic Pathogenesis Of Dioscorea Villosa, Kisor Naskar, Ompriya Mishra

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Dioscorea villosa is a popular herbal remedy for pains. Early Americans used this to treat colic which is also established in homoeopathic proving and verified clinically along with other important phenomena. Diosgenin is its primary active ingredient. It has been investigated that all possible revealed actions of this plant are due to this ingredient. Objective: The aim of this study is to understand pathological background and prescribing areas of D. villosa by correlating and analyzing Homoeopathic pathogenesis with the knowledge of pathophysiological activities of Diosgenin. Study Method: Information was collected from various researches on animal and human models regarding …


Analysis Of Antioxidant Activity And Total Phenolic Content Of Some Homoeopathic Mother Tinctures, Saeed Ahmad, Tayyeba Rehman, Waheed Abbasi, Muhammad Zaman Mar 2017

Analysis Of Antioxidant Activity And Total Phenolic Content Of Some Homoeopathic Mother Tinctures, Saeed Ahmad, Tayyeba Rehman, Waheed Abbasi, Muhammad Zaman

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Antioxidant compounds are widely used in health protection. Homoeopathic mother tinctures are commonly prescribed for prevention and cure of many illnesses. Objective: The present study focused to determine the antioxidant potential of six commonly prescribed mother tinctures. i.e. Syzygium jambolanum, Damiana, Cinchona officinalis, Chelidonium majus, Convallaria majalis, Coca. Materials and Methods: Antioxidant activity was estimated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) inhibition assay. A volume of 0.1 mM solution of DPPH was used while mother tinctures (5, 2.5, and 1.25 μl volumes) were used for estimating antioxidant activity. Quercetin was taken as a standard control in antioxidant activity. Total phenolic content was …


Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Drug: Erigeron Canadensis L., Padma Pogaku, Subramanian Palani, Sudhakar Penthala, P Narayana, Nagaraju Mukkamula Mar 2017

Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Drug: Erigeron Canadensis L., Padma Pogaku, Subramanian Palani, Sudhakar Penthala, P Narayana, Nagaraju Mukkamula

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Erigeron canadensis L. is an erect annual herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. Aerial parts are used in Homoeopathy for bruises, cough, dysuria, gonorrhea, haemorrhages, haemorrhoids, spermatorrhea, and wounds. Objective: The pharmacognostic and physicochemical studies have been carried out to facilitate the use of correct species and lay down standards of raw drug materials. Materials and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of the leaf and stem of authentic samples of E. canadensis L. have been carried out. Physicochemical parameters of the raw drug include extractive values, ash value, and formulation; besides weight per mL, total solids, and alcohol content, high-performance thin …


Preclinical Evaluation Of Antiarthritic Activity Of Ultra-Diluted Preparations Of Capsaicin Alkaloids (Cp-10), Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, And Magnesium Phosphoricum In Wistar Rats, Rajesh Shah, Sadhana Sathaye Mar 2017

Preclinical Evaluation Of Antiarthritic Activity Of Ultra-Diluted Preparations Of Capsaicin Alkaloids (Cp-10), Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, And Magnesium Phosphoricum In Wistar Rats, Rajesh Shah, Sadhana Sathaye

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: The use of animal models in the development of new medicine and research is common in the conventional medicine. Animal model for new drug discovery and efficacy testing for preclinical research is explored in Homoeopathy only by a few. This study explores the possibility to test in a controlled way the effects of homoeopathic remedies on experimental model of acute inflammation in rats. Methods: Wistar rats were divided into seven groups (seventy rats of 6–8 weeks' age); medicines were evaluated by oral administration in the Complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis. Two new homoeopathic preparations, a combination of Capsaicin and …


Characterization And Haemocompatibility Of Aurum Metallicum For Its Potential Therapeutic Application, Subrata Kar, Monalisa Chakraborty, Papiya Nandy, Ruma Basu, Sukhen Dasa, Durga Bhar, Raj Manchanda, Anil Khurana, Debadatta Nayak Mar 2017

Characterization And Haemocompatibility Of Aurum Metallicum For Its Potential Therapeutic Application, Subrata Kar, Monalisa Chakraborty, Papiya Nandy, Ruma Basu, Sukhen Dasa, Durga Bhar, Raj Manchanda, Anil Khurana, Debadatta Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: The objective of the study was to characterize homoeopathic nanomedicine Aurum metallicum and evaluate its biocompatibility, to explore its possible application as injectables. Metal-based homoeopathic medicine, Aurum metallicum, was chosen as a model drug and the haemocompatibility of the drug at three different potencies 6C, 30C, and 200C were studied to find the justification of the drug as an injectable candidate for clinical application. Methods: The model drug Aurum metallicum at the three potencies was characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. Hemocompatibility of the homoeopathic medicine …


Safety Studies Of Homoeopathic Drugs In Acute, Sub-Acute And Chronic Toxicity In Rats, Surender Singh, Prerna Kalra, Ritu Karwasra, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda, Yogendra Gupta Mar 2017

Safety Studies Of Homoeopathic Drugs In Acute, Sub-Acute And Chronic Toxicity In Rats, Surender Singh, Prerna Kalra, Ritu Karwasra, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda, Yogendra Gupta

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Homoeopathic drugs are frequently recommended in day to day life as therapeutic agents by homoeopathic practitioners. However, safety of homoeopathic drugs remains a challenge because of the high variability of chemical components involved. Aim: The objective of the present study was to investigate the acute, subacute, and chronic oral toxicity of different homoeopathic drugs (Ferrum phosphoricum 3X, Ferrum phosphoricum 6X, Calcarea phosphoricum 6X, and Magnesium phosphoricum 6X) in experimental models. Materials and Methods: In acute oral toxicity study, homoeopathic drugs were administered orally at 2000mg/kg body weight, and animals were observed for toxic symptoms till 10 days as per …


Homoeopathic Medicine Mercurius Solubilis Treatment Improves Cerebral Blood Flow And Memory In Experimentally Induced Dementia In Rats, Kashif Hanif, Manoj Kumar, Neetu Singh, Rakesh Shukla Mar 2017

Homoeopathic Medicine Mercurius Solubilis Treatment Improves Cerebral Blood Flow And Memory In Experimentally Induced Dementia In Rats, Kashif Hanif, Manoj Kumar, Neetu Singh, Rakesh Shukla

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Mercurius solubilis (Merc. sol) is a known, accepted homoeopathic medicine for the treatment of various mouth, throat, eye, and ear infections. Previous studies suggested that Merc. sol has anti-inflammatory properties which could be beneficial in memory impairment. Objective: The present study was designed to investigate the effect of Merc. sol on learning and memory and cerebral blood flow (CBF) in the rat model of impaired learning and memory function induced by intracerebroventricularly (ICV) administered streptozotocin (STZ). Materials and Methods: The different potencies of Merc. sol (6, 30, 200, and 1M) were given for 17 days in memory-impaired rats, induced …


A Retrospective Study Of Homoeopathic Treatment In Patients With Heel Pain With Or Without Calcaneal Spur, Suraia Parveen Mar 2017

A Retrospective Study Of Homoeopathic Treatment In Patients With Heel Pain With Or Without Calcaneal Spur, Suraia Parveen

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Heel pain is a common clinical condition which significantly affects the quality of life. It is frequently associated with calcaneal spur (CS). Despite its high prevalence, the optimal treatment remains unclear. The aim and objective of this study is to evaluate the extent of CS in heel pain; correlation of CS with some sociodemographic and health-related factors; and outcome of homoeopathic treatment over a period of 6 months. Methodology: It was a retrospective study done at Dr. Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, Kolkata. Samples were selected from the patients referred for ankle X-ray from August 2014 to …


Homoeopathic Treatment Of Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report, Partha Pal, Madhu Ghosh, Abhijit Chakma Mar 2017

Homoeopathic Treatment Of Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report, Partha Pal, Madhu Ghosh, Abhijit Chakma

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases. As in most of the cases, the exact cause is unknown Homoeopathy, however, provides a better response in such conditions, one such case report is presented below. Patient attended out patient department (OPD) chiefly for complaints of frequent passage of bloody stool and abdominal pain. He was suffering from idiopathic UC for the past 10 years. After unsatisfactory outcome with modern medicine, patient turned to homoeopathic treatment. After detailed case-taking and repertorization, Hydrastis was given in low potency, and gradually, the potency was raised as per the response …


Learning From The Past: Review Of The Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Quarterly Bulletin 2002 (Volume 24) And 2003 (Volume 25), Uttam Singh Mar 2017

Learning From The Past: Review Of The Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Quarterly Bulletin 2002 (Volume 24) And 2003 (Volume 25), Uttam Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


Erratum: A Randomized Comparative Trial In The Management Of Alcohol Dependence: Individualized Homoeopathy Versus Standard Allopathic Treatment, Ccrh Ccrh Mar 2017

Erratum: A Randomized Comparative Trial In The Management Of Alcohol Dependence: Individualized Homoeopathy Versus Standard Allopathic Treatment, Ccrh Ccrh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


Role Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Prostate Enlargement: A Retrospective Observational Study, Girish Gupta, Santosh Singh Dec 2016

Role Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Prostate Enlargement: A Retrospective Observational Study, Girish Gupta, Santosh Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Prostatic enlargement (prostatomegaly) is a common condition in aging men which can be progressive and lead to acute urinary retention and ultimately need for surgery. Although clinical evidence of disease occurs less commonly, symptoms of prostatic obstruction are also age related and if untreated affect quality of life. Patients with huge prostatic enlargement mostly undergo surgical intervention. Objective: To assess the usefulness of homoeopathic medicines in patients with huge prostatomegaly, a clinical study was conducted at Gaurang Clinic and Centre for Homoeopathic Research, Lucknow, India. Materials and Methods: A total of 116 patients have been shortlisted with prostate weight …


Vision For The Prevention Of Infections Using Homoeopathy, Raj Manchanda Dec 2016

Vision For The Prevention Of Infections Using Homoeopathy, Raj Manchanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


Formic Acid : A Multicentric Observational Homoeopathic Clinical Verification Trial, Rajkumar Manchanda, Jaya Gupta, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Pramodji Singh, Surendra Nayan, J Singh, P Pradhan, Sunil Ramteke, Goutam Rakshit Dec 2016

Formic Acid : A Multicentric Observational Homoeopathic Clinical Verification Trial, Rajkumar Manchanda, Jaya Gupta, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Pramodji Singh, Surendra Nayan, J Singh, P Pradhan, Sunil Ramteke, Goutam Rakshit

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Aims: This study was done to clinically verify the symptomatology of Formic acid by ascertaining the symptoms improved during verification and to incorporate new findings (if any) to the known symptomatology of Formic acid. Methods: A multicentric observational clinical verification study was conducted at nine research centers of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy to verify the proving symptoms of rarely used medicine, Formic acid. Two hundred and seventy participants having symptomatological similarity with Formic acid were included and prescribed in 6C, 30C, 200C, and 1M potencies, as per need of each case. The data were compiled in a specially …


An Observation On Direct Changes In Aedes Albopictus Midgut Cells By Rhus Tox 6c In Relation To Dengue Virus Infection, Moonmoon Sinha, Enakshi Roy, Satadal Das, Debabrata Sarkar, Debadatta Nayak, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda Dec 2016

An Observation On Direct Changes In Aedes Albopictus Midgut Cells By Rhus Tox 6c In Relation To Dengue Virus Infection, Moonmoon Sinha, Enakshi Roy, Satadal Das, Debabrata Sarkar, Debadatta Nayak, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background and Objectives: In mosquito vectors, dengue virus (DENV) invasion occurs through midgut cells, but available mosquito cell lines for in vitro study of DENV are prepared from eggs or larvae, which are not appropriate models, to study its infectivity. Hence, we developed a new primary cell culture, from Aedes albopictus mosquito midgut, and standardized it for in vitro study of DENV, with an aim to find out any possible role of homoeopathic medicines, in preventing or reducing DENV invasiveness in these midgut cells. This midgut primary cell culture demonstrated prominent cytopathic effects on infection with wild DENV isolated from …


Case Studies For Treatment Of Warts With Homoeopathy, Md Shaikh Dec 2016

Case Studies For Treatment Of Warts With Homoeopathy, Md Shaikh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Warts are the growth of skin resulting from human papillomavirus infection. These may be single, multiple, smooth, or cauliflower-like and are generally treated by applying medicine externally or surgical excision procedure. Homoeopathy has a major role in the treatment of warts and most of the homoeopathic doctors use medicine in centesimal potencies. Five cases of warts were treated, two cases with centesimal potencies, and three cases treated with fifty millesimal potencies. Cases treated with fifty millesimal potencies responded more quickly than centesimal potencies without aggravating the complaints and without applying any external medicines. There is a possibility that fifty millesimal …


Book Review: "Study Of Homoeopathic Medicines Through Clinical Verification" Volume Iii, Lex Rutten Dec 2016

Book Review: "Study Of Homoeopathic Medicines Through Clinical Verification" Volume Iii, Lex Rutten

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


Learning From The Past: Review Of The Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Quarterly Bulletin 2000 (Volume 22) And 2001 (Volume 23), Reteka Sexena Dec 2016

Learning From The Past: Review Of The Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Quarterly Bulletin 2000 (Volume 22) And 2001 (Volume 23), Reteka Sexena

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


Homoeopathic Medicine Validation: Do It, But Do It Right!, Lex Rutten Dec 2016

Homoeopathic Medicine Validation: Do It, But Do It Right!, Lex Rutten

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


A Multicenter, Observational, Homoeopathic Clinical Verification Study Of Cynodon Dactylon Revealing Symptom Prevalence In A Cohort Of 340 Patients, Rajkumar Manchanda, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Pramodji Singh, P Pradhan, V Prasad, Ojit Singh, M Rai, Munmun Koley Dec 2016

A Multicenter, Observational, Homoeopathic Clinical Verification Study Of Cynodon Dactylon Revealing Symptom Prevalence In A Cohort Of 340 Patients, Rajkumar Manchanda, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Pramodji Singh, P Pradhan, V Prasad, Ojit Singh, M Rai, Munmun Koley

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Context: Clinical verification is an ongoing research program of the Council that verified many rare homoeopathic drugs. Aim: This study was carried out to clinically verify the "symptomatology" of Cynodon dactylon and to ascertain the prevalence of symptoms in the "improved" and "not improved" groups. Materials and Methods: The study was a multicenter, open, observational study. A total of 462 patients were enrolled after matching with the available symptom, compendium of the drug, and eligibility criteria in seven units/institutes of the Council. The medicine was prescribed in 6C, 30C, 200C and 1M potencies as per the need of each patient, …


Symptom Prevalence In A Cohort Of 147 Patients Improved With The Homoeopathic Medicine Ocimum Canum: A Multicenter, Open, Observational, Clinical Verification Study, Rajkumar Manchanda, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, K Das, M Rai, Ojit Singh, P Pradhan, Darshan Singh, Munmun Koley Dec 2016

Symptom Prevalence In A Cohort Of 147 Patients Improved With The Homoeopathic Medicine Ocimum Canum: A Multicenter, Open, Observational, Clinical Verification Study, Rajkumar Manchanda, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, K Das, M Rai, Ojit Singh, P Pradhan, Darshan Singh, Munmun Koley

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Context: Clinical verification is an ongoing research program of the Council that verified many rare homoeopathic drugs. Aims: To clinically verify the "symptomatology" of Ocimum canum by ascertaining the prevalence of symptoms. Materials and Methods: The study was a multicenter, open, observational trial. A total of 214 patients were enrolled after matching with the available symptom compendium and eligibility criteria in seven units/institutes of the Council. The medicine was prescribed in 6C, 30C, 200C and 1M potencies as per the need of each patient, following homoeopathic principles and protocol developed by the Council. The collected data were presented in terms …


Dr. Vp Singh (1947-2016), Anil Khurana, Divya Taneja Dec 2016

Dr. Vp Singh (1947-2016), Anil Khurana, Divya Taneja

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


Research Highlights (October-December 2016), Deepti Chalia Dec 2016

Research Highlights (October-December 2016), Deepti Chalia

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


Pharmacognostical And Phytochemical Evaluation Of Cactus Grandiflorus (L.) Britton And Rose, Rajat Rashmi, Divya Mishra Sep 2016

Pharmacognostical And Phytochemical Evaluation Of Cactus Grandiflorus (L.) Britton And Rose, Rajat Rashmi, Divya Mishra

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Cactus grandiflorus (L.) Britton and Rose, Family: Cactaceae is an evergreen shrub with creeping aerial roots, used in Homoeopathy for atheromatous arteries, angina pectoris, and constriction of heart muscles, endocarditis, and heart weakness due to arteriosclerosis. Flowering stems are used in the preparation of medicine. Objective: The pharmacognostic and phytochemical studies are carried out to facilitate identification of correct species and standardized raw materials. Materials and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of stem of authentic samples of Cactus grandiflorus (L.) Britton and Rose have been carried out according to Trease and Evans, 1983, and Youngken 1959. To determine physicochemical constants, Indian …


A Randomized Comparative Trial In The Management Of Alcohol Dependence: Individualized Homoeopathy Versus Standard Allopathic Treatment, Raj Manchanda, K Janardanan Nair, Roja Varanasi, Praveen Oberai, R Bhuvaneswari, Rupali Bhalerao, M Gnnanaprakasham, Maya Padmanabhan Sep 2016

A Randomized Comparative Trial In The Management Of Alcohol Dependence: Individualized Homoeopathy Versus Standard Allopathic Treatment, Raj Manchanda, K Janardanan Nair, Roja Varanasi, Praveen Oberai, R Bhuvaneswari, Rupali Bhalerao, M Gnnanaprakasham, Maya Padmanabhan

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objectives: This study was undertaken to compare the effects of IH with standard allopathic (SA) treatment. Methods: A randomized controlled, open-label, comparative trial, was conducted, in which alcohol dependents were screened verbally using the CAGE scale. The participants 80 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were randomized either IH (n=40) or SA (n=40) and treated cum followed up for 12 months. The primary outcome was more than 50% reduction in the Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire [SADQ] rating scale at 12 th month. Data analysis was done for both intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) populations. Results: ITT analysis reflected 80% (n …


Effect Of Homoeopathic Treatment On Activity Of Daily Living (Adl) In Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Observational Study, F Motiwala, Tapas Kundu, Kamlesh Bagmar, Vijay Kakatkar, Yogesh Dhole Sep 2016

Effect Of Homoeopathic Treatment On Activity Of Daily Living (Adl) In Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Observational Study, F Motiwala, Tapas Kundu, Kamlesh Bagmar, Vijay Kakatkar, Yogesh Dhole

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objectives: To investigate the effect of individualized homoeopathic medicines in improving ADL by reducing pain, stiffness and limiting the disease progress. Materials and Methods: 131 consecutive patients with OA of knee were recruited and followed up for minimum period of twelve months. Two orthopaedic surgeons diagnosed the disease based on clinical examination of the patients. Three trained homoeopathic physicians prescribed individualized homoeopathic simillimum and the patients were evaluated for pain on WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index LK3.1 (IK) survey form measuring pain, stiffness and ADL. The pain was also measured on Numerical pain rating scale for confirmation. Result: Individualized homoeopathic medicines prescribed …


International Convention On World Homoeopathy Day: Integrating Homoeopathy In Health Care Delivery, Anil Khurana, Bindu Sharma, Meenakshi Bhatia, Harleen Kaur Sep 2016

International Convention On World Homoeopathy Day: Integrating Homoeopathy In Health Care Delivery, Anil Khurana, Bindu Sharma, Meenakshi Bhatia, Harleen Kaur

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

An International Convention on World Homoeopathy Day was held to commemorate the 261 st birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann on 9 th -10 th April 2016, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India. The theme of the Convention was "Integrating Homoeopathy in Healthcare" for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as advocated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Convention made for an ideal platform for extensive deliberations on the existing global scenario of Homoeopathy, with particular reference to India, strategy building and formulation of national policies for worldwide promotion, safety, quality, and effectiveness of medicines, evolving standards of education, international …


Evidence-Based Homoeopathy: A Case Of Corneal Abscess, Sandeep Sathye Sep 2016

Evidence-Based Homoeopathy: A Case Of Corneal Abscess, Sandeep Sathye

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Corneal abscess is a circumscribed collection of pus within the layers of cornea. It is usually endogenous in origin and commonly found near the limbal blood vessels close to corneal margin. Treatment in modern medicine is use of local and systemic antibiotics. Homoeopathy has mentioned medicines for corneal abscess. A case reported was a female of 68 years of age suffering from symptoms of redness, dull pain, and foreign body sensation in the right eye and was diagnosed as corneal abscess. The homoeopathic medicine Hepar sulphuris 200C was prescribed on the basis of pathology. Abscess was reduced considerably within 5 …


Book Review On "Homoeopathy For Common Diseases-Before Consulting A Doctor", Laxmikanta Nanda Sep 2016

Book Review On "Homoeopathy For Common Diseases-Before Consulting A Doctor", Laxmikanta Nanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


Best Practices In Homoeopathic Research, Raj Manchanda Sep 2016

Best Practices In Homoeopathic Research, Raj Manchanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.