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Homoeopathic Raw Drug Plant Sources: Lower Groups 1-Algae, Macro And Micro Fungi & Lichens, D Suresh Baburaj, H C. Gupta Jun 2009

Homoeopathic Raw Drug Plant Sources: Lower Groups 1-Algae, Macro And Micro Fungi & Lichens, D Suresh Baburaj, H C. Gupta

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Homoeopathic Raw Drug Plant Sources: Lower Groups 1-Algae, Macro and Micro Fungi & Lichens

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Saraca Indica: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, C Nayak, V A. Siddqui, Rajpal Rajpal, Vinay Kumar Singh, Hari Singh, Ramender Pal, Vikram Singh, R K. Roy Jun 2009

Saraca Indica: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, C Nayak, V A. Siddqui, Rajpal Rajpal, Vinay Kumar Singh, Hari Singh, Ramender Pal, Vikram Singh, R K. Roy

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective: To elicit the pharmacodynamic response of the drug Saraca Indica on healthy human beings in non-toxic doses. Methodology: Drug Saraca Indica was proved through a double-blind method. The study was conducted at 3 centers. The Homoeopathic prepration of the drug was proved in three potencies (6C, 30C and 200C) on 42 volunteers who were selected and declared apparently healthy during their pre-trial medical examination by the specialists and through their routine pathological investigation. 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. …

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Alstonia Costricta - A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study, P S. Chakraborty, A Khurana, J P. Singh, M Kumar Rai, Pramodji Singh, A K. Vichitra, Ak N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, V A. Siddiqui Jun 2009

Alstonia Costricta - A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study, P S. Chakraborty, A Khurana, J P. Singh, M Kumar Rai, Pramodji Singh, A K. Vichitra, Ak N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, V A. Siddiqui

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Alstonia constricta has been used in Homoeopathy for many conditions like debility, diarrhea, dysentery, fevers, excessive lactation, leucorrhoea, palpitation, debility of uterus, as reported in various literatures. Most of these symptoms have been reconfirmed during the study and beside these loose stool with vomiting, chronic diarrhea, intermittent fever with profuse sweating, intermittent fever with diarrhea, dry cough etc. were also relieved by the medicine additionally while treating some other conditions and thus unfolding the hidden character of the medicine in various clinical conditions during the study. A total of 3854 patients participated in this multicentre study at various Units/Institutes under …

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A Follow Up Study On The Efficacy Of The Homoeopathic Remedy Arsenicum Album In Volunteers Living In High Risk Arsenic Contaminated Areas, Anisur Rahman Khuda-Bukhsh, Susanta Roy Karmakar, Antara Benerjee, Pathikrit Benerjee, Surajit Pathak, Surjyo Jyoti Biswas, Saiful Haque, Debarsi Das Jun 2009

A Follow Up Study On The Efficacy Of The Homoeopathic Remedy Arsenicum Album In Volunteers Living In High Risk Arsenic Contaminated Areas, Anisur Rahman Khuda-Bukhsh, Susanta Roy Karmakar, Antara Benerjee, Pathikrit Benerjee, Surajit Pathak, Surjyo Jyoti Biswas, Saiful Haque, Debarsi Das

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

In continuation of our short-term pilot studies reported earlier, results on certain toxicity biomarkers in volunteers who continued to take the potentized Arsenicum Album 200C till 2 years are presented. Out of some 130 verum-fed volunteers of pilot study, 96 continued to take the remedy till 6 months, 65 till 1 year and 15 among them continued till 2 years. They provided samples of their urine and blood at 6 months, 1 year and finally at 2 years. None out of 17 who received 'placebo turned up for providing blood or urine at these longer intervals. Standard methodologies were used …

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Effect Of Three Potentized Homoeopathic Drugs On Alcohol-Induced Changes In The Nerve Plexus Of Heart And Serum Parameters In Albino Rats, N C. Sukul, Raj K. Singh, S P. Sinhababu Jun 2009

Effect Of Three Potentized Homoeopathic Drugs On Alcohol-Induced Changes In The Nerve Plexus Of Heart And Serum Parameters In Albino Rats, N C. Sukul, Raj K. Singh, S P. Sinhababu

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Rats were given 20% alcohol as compulsory drink for 6 months. They were treated separately with Nux vom 30, Chelidonium 30 & Carbon sulph 30, one dose daily for 30 days in the 6th month. After 6 months all the rats were autopsied & their blood samples were taken for serological tests. Atrio- ventricular valves of the rats were taken out, processed & examined for adrenergic nerve plexuses. Treatment with Nux vom 30 & Chelidonium 30 reduced significantly alcohol-induced degeneration of adrenergic nerve plexuses of rats as compared to the untreated control of alcohol fed rats. These two homoeopathic potencies …

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An Hiv Infected Individual Maintaining Asymptomatic Status For Ten Years Under Homoeopathic Treatment, Sunil K. Dey Jun 2009

An Hiv Infected Individual Maintaining Asymptomatic Status For Ten Years Under Homoeopathic Treatment, Sunil K. Dey

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

To assess the role of homoeopathic medicines in the treatment of the HIV infected persons, a study was undertaken by the CCRH at the Regional Research Institute, Mumbai in May 1989. The Individuals enrolled in the study were treated with homoeopathic medicine(s) on the basis of presenting signs and symptoms and their characteristics attributes, both mental/emotional and physical. A checklist was prepared so as to ensure that normal biological functions like appetite, stool, urine, sleep, etc. and appearance of any clinical events attributable to HIV infection were noted at regular intervals. The body weight and other investigations were monitored. A …

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Editorial, C Nayak Mar 2009

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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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 …

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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: …

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Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial Of Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Withdrawal Symptoms In Opium Addicts And Its Alkaloid Derivatives-Dependents, Ajay Grover, Bharat Bhushan, Rajesh Goel Mar 2009

Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial Of Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Withdrawal Symptoms In Opium Addicts And Its Alkaloid Derivatives-Dependents, Ajay Grover, Bharat Bhushan, Rajesh Goel

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objectives: To ascertain the efficacy of Homoeopathic medicines in the management of withdrawal symptoms in Opium addicts & its alkaloid derivatives-dependents. Methods: 169 patients addicted primarily to opium, its alkaloid derivatives either natural or synthetic (Morphine, Codeine, Heroine, Pethidine and other Narcotic etc.) were enrolled for the study between September 2002 to August 2005. Only male patients within 15 - 50 yrs of age coming to the O.P.D. were admitted and included in the study. The study was conducted at Navjyoti Drug Demand Reduction Training Institute, New Delhi. Indicated homoeopathic medicines ( on the basis of characteristic symptoms of each …

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Chronic Toxicological Effects Of High Diluted Solutions Of Aveloz (Euphorbia Tirucalli L.) On Healthy Mice: A Preliminary Study, Marcia Varricchio, Cristiane Pereira, Fernanda Sales, Teresa Gomes, Elaine Daudt, Carolina Aquino, Gleyce Barbosa, Nelson Gomes, Alexandre Dos Santos Pyrrho Mar 2009

Chronic Toxicological Effects Of High Diluted Solutions Of Aveloz (Euphorbia Tirucalli L.) On Healthy Mice: A Preliminary Study, Marcia Varricchio, Cristiane Pereira, Fernanda Sales, Teresa Gomes, Elaine Daudt, Carolina Aquino, Gleyce Barbosa, Nelson Gomes, Alexandre Dos Santos Pyrrho

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

The latex extracted from Euphorbia tirucalli, a plant popularly known as Aveloz, is used in complementary medicine to induce tumor regression. However, as this latex has toxic effects when administered orally in ponderal doses, the present study was designed to assess the effects of high dilutions in healthy mice over a period of 18 weeks. The Aveloz latex-high diluted solutions (latex-HD) were obtained through the interaction of two processes: 1:100 dilution in mass and succussion, using ethanol 70% as a solvent, in the homeopathic dilutions of 5, 15 and 30cH, following Farmacopéia Homeopática Brasileira. Control solutions without latex were compounded …

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Biochemical And Haematological Evaluation Of Different Potencies Of Homoeopathic Drug Ricinus Communis, E Sundaram, P Reddy, K Singh, K.R. Nair, Ch. Raveendar, C Nayak Mar 2009

Biochemical And Haematological Evaluation Of Different Potencies Of Homoeopathic Drug Ricinus Communis, E Sundaram, P Reddy, K Singh, K.R. Nair, Ch. Raveendar, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Although the seeds and / or oil of R.communis have been reported to be highly toxic, these seeds are being used in nursing women to increase the flow of milk. There is therefore a need to generate data on the biochemical and haematological profiles. Four potencies (3x, 6x, 12x and 30x) of this drug were administered orally in daily doses of 0.1 ml, 0.2 ml and 0.5 ml/rat for 14 days. The biochemical and haematological profiles of animals were studied on 21st and on 28th day during post -treatment period. Preliminary studies carried out with 4 potencies of R. communis …

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Fagopyrum Esculentum – A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh, Hari Singh Mar 2009

Fagopyrum Esculentum – A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh, Hari Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Fagopyrum esculentum has been used in Homoeopathy for many conditions like diarrhea, eczema, various eyes affections, headache, itching eruptions, pruritus pudenda, sore throat, tonsillitis, uvulitis, nausea, coryza and leucorrhoea. Most of these symptoms have been reconfirmed during the study and beside these styes, conjunctivitis, nasal obstruction, burning in rectum, pain in joints, boils and productive cough were also relieved by this medicine additionally while treating some other conditions and thus unfolding the hidden character of the medicine in various clinical conditions during the study. A total of 6675 patients participated in this multicentre study at various Units/Institutes under Central Council …

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Diabetic Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy: A Case Study, Pratima Devi, Sabyasachi Biswas Mar 2009

Diabetic Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy: A Case Study, Pratima Devi, Sabyasachi Biswas

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

The most common form of diabetic neuropathy is diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy. It most frequently presents with distal sensory loss. Treatment of diabetic neuropathy is unsatisfactory in modern treatment. A case of Diabetic Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy in a 40-year-old male treated with homoeopathy is reported here. This case shows the efficacy of homoeopathic medicine, Phosphorus, in giving not only symptomatic relief to the patient but also improving the pathological findings and peripheral nerve conduction.

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Editorial, C Nayak Dec 2008

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Modeling Physical-Chemical Properties Of High Dilutions: An Electrical Conductivity Study, Carla Holandino, Rafael Harduim, Venício Da Veiga, Sheila Garcia, Carlos Zacharias Dec 2008

Modeling Physical-Chemical Properties Of High Dilutions: An Electrical Conductivity Study, Carla Holandino, Rafael Harduim, Venício Da Veiga, Sheila Garcia, Carlos Zacharias

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

The most common way to perform succussions is to place a liquid preparation inside a glass vessel and beat it vigorously against a hard elastic surface, either manually or using a mechanical apparatus. This procedure has been assumed able to transfer mechanical energy to the molecular level, where it becomes available to perform chemical work. Such interpretation has been enforced by observed changes in the electrical conductivity (EC) of High Dilutions (HD) due to succussion. In order to address this question, we compared the electrical conductivity changes of HD prepared from Vincristine sulfate (VCR) samples with those of an inert …

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Paraffin: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial Carried Out By Ccrh, Rajpal Rajpal, V Siddiqui, N Dey, K Das, Yogendra Rai, Vinay Singh Dec 2008

Paraffin: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial Carried Out By Ccrh, Rajpal Rajpal, V Siddiqui, N Dey, K Das, Yogendra Rai, Vinay Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective: Objective of the study was to elicit the pharmacodynamic response of the drug Paraffin on healthy human volunteers in non-toxic doses. Methodology: Drug was proved through a double-blind method and multi-centric study. Trial drug was proved in three potencies (6C, 30C and 200C) on 43 volunteers who were declared apparently healthy during their pre-trial medical examination by medical specialists. 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 were noted by the volunteers and elaborated …

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Mentha Piperita – A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh, Hari Singh Dec 2008

Mentha Piperita – A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh, Hari Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Mentha piperita has been used in Homoeopathy for many conditions like dry and spasmodic cough, hoarseness of voice, husky voice, productive cough, tendency to catch cold, headache, painful throat, infantile colic, pruritus vulvae, pain in neck, pimples on face, herpetic eruptions, etc as found in the literature. Besides these, pharyngitis, vertigo, coryza, tracheitis, gastritis, constipation and Urticaria were also relieved by this medicine and thus unfolding the hidden character of the medicine in there clinical conditions during the study. A total of 6372 patients participated in this multicentric clinical verification study at various Units/Institutes under Central Council for Research in …

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Immunological Studies On Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Homeopathic Drugs: Results Of The Pilot Study, Prakash Rao, M Prasanna Dec 2008

Immunological Studies On Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Homeopathic Drugs: Results Of The Pilot Study, Prakash Rao, M Prasanna

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction & Objective: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), a systemic disease, is characterized by a chronic inflammatory reaction in the synovium of joints. The inflammation is mediated by inflammatory cytokines. The objective of the study was to evaluate efficacy of homeopathic drugs and changes in the cytokine profile of rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with homeopathic drugs. Materials and Methods: A total of 35 rheumatoid arthritis patients and 10 healthy controls completed this pilot study. The patients were treated with Rhus tox. (8), Pulsatilla (8) and Medorrhinum (9) according to totality of symptoms. The control group (10) received placebo. The patients were evaluated …

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A Big Urinary Calculus Expelled With Homoeopathic Medicine, A Gupta, Jaya Gupta, V Siddiqui, Alok Mishra Dec 2008

A Big Urinary Calculus Expelled With Homoeopathic Medicine, A Gupta, Jaya Gupta, V Siddiqui, Alok Mishra

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Urinary stones of up to 5 mm. of diameter are known to pass spontaneously through the urinary tract, whereas those exceeding 7 mm. of diameter almost always require surgical intervention. A case of 16.9 mm calculus, lodged close to left uretero-vesicular junction, presented with severe cramping pain in the left lumbar region, which radiated downwards to the groin area. Patient also had severe pain at the end of urination. After analysing the totality of symptoms presented by the patient, Sarsaparilla 30C was prescribed. Three doses of this homoeopathic medicine could expel the stone, without causing considerable discomfort or bleeding.

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Ultra Dynamised And Undynamised Dilutions Of Alloxan At Micro-Doses Influence Selective Pancreatic Beta Cell And Hormonal Profile: An Experimental Approach, Sunil Kumar, C Nayak Dec 2008

Ultra Dynamised And Undynamised Dilutions Of Alloxan At Micro-Doses Influence Selective Pancreatic Beta Cell And Hormonal Profile: An Experimental Approach, Sunil Kumar, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Dynamised and Undynamised preparations of Alloxan 6x, 30x, 200x, and 1000x were examined for its anti-diabetic activities in Alloxan induced diabetes mellitus albino rats. Oral administration of dynamised potencies of Alloxan 6x, 30x, 200x, and 1000x at dose level of 50μ1/100 g.b.w. daily for 30 days regularly exhibited slow and steady fall in blood sugar level accompanied with perceptible increase in serum growth hormone (GH) i.e. p < 0.01 (less significant) and p < 0.001 (significant) respectively when compared to dynamised and Undynamised control as well as Undynamised Alloxan fed groups under identical conditions. Histological and histo-morphometric studies also revealed reactivation of Pancreatic β-cells. Dynamised dilutions of Alloxan acts steadily through hypothalamo-hypophysial- pancreatic β-cells axis producing selective reactivation of β-cells at micro-doses, steadily viz 6x < 30x < 200x < 1000x. The drug may indirectly release Releasing factors (RF) from hypothalamic neurons, stimulating the secretion of growth hormone which in turn triggers optimum insulin secretion from β-cells. The therapeutic action of the test drug in dynamised dilutions at micro dose and relatively high dilutions on pancreatic β-cells confirms the phenomenon of "Potentization" & "Similia Similibus Curentur" and lack of acute and sub-acute toxicity at fairly large dosage may open up new prospects in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and throw light in elucidating the mechanism of action at higher dilutions. It was noticed that the dynamised dilutions of alcohol fed control group is more toxic and lethal to animals than the dynamised and Undynamised dilutions of Alloxan and Undynamised alcohol fed control groups. Furthermore, it was also discernible that blood sugar and growth hormone levels were stabilized even after withdrawal of test drug in its 30x, 200x and 1000x potencies.

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Clinical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Therapy In The Management Of Hyperlipoproteinemia, J Govekar, V Paul, K Singh, Praveen Oberai, Varanasi Roja Dec 2008

Clinical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Therapy In The Management Of Hyperlipoproteinemia, J Govekar, V Paul, K Singh, Praveen Oberai, Varanasi Roja

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objectives: This study aimed at evolving a group of useful homoeopathic medicines in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemia, to identify their reliable indications, most useful potencies, frequency of administration and relationship with other medicines. Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out during the period 1992-2003. Three hundred and twenty two patients with hyperlipoproteinaemia and various clinical presentations were studied. Patients of more than 30 years of age, with cholesterol > 200mg/dl, triglycerides > 170mg/dl, LDL > 150mg/dl, VLDL > 50mg/dl and HDL < 35 mg/dl were included in this study. Specific parameters were followed to assess the intensity of complaints and the improvement status. Homoeopathic medicines were prescribed in different potencies (Q to 10M), basing on the presenting complaints, mental and physical attributes of the patients. The patients were advised to have low calorie diet and regular exercise. Results: Two hundred ninety three (293) patients were followed up regularly and varying degrees of improvement were observed, viz. marked improvement in 77 patients, moderate improvement in 113 patients, mild improvement in 100 patients and no improvement in 03 patients. Abroma augusta 30, Gelsemium 30, Lycopodium 1M, Bryonia alba 30, Pulsatilla 30, Nux vomica 30 were found to be useful among the other prescribed medicines. Conclusion: Results obtained from the study are encouraging with findings that 26% of the patients improved markedly with an evidence of changes in laboratory parameters. However, an experiment in controlled setting with improved protocol and clearer outcome parameters is required.

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Theory And Instrumentation Related To Potentised Homoeopathic Medicines∗†, T Maity, D Ghosh, C Mahata Sep 2008

Theory And Instrumentation Related To Potentised Homoeopathic Medicines∗†, T Maity, D Ghosh, C Mahata

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

This paper offers a theory for establishing the scientific basis of homoeopathic medicines followed by an instrumentation technique named as ′dielectric dispersion of ordered molecular groups of sugar of milk caused by potentised homoeo - medicines for verification of the proposed theory. Usually one studies anomalous dielectric dispersion of a material caused by intra-molecular binding forces of separate molecules. The authors of this paper extend this concept to ordered molecular groups. The theoretical analysis suggests that there will be anomalous dielectric dispersion at selected frequencies specific to shape, size and number of atoms in the ordered molecular group of the …

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Pharmacognosy Of Prunus Laurocerasus Linn-A Homoeopathic Drug, P Rao, K Reddy, H Gupta Sep 2008

Pharmacognosy Of Prunus Laurocerasus Linn-A Homoeopathic Drug, P Rao, K Reddy, H Gupta

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Prunus laurocerasus L., a shrub belonging to family Rosaceae, is a well known drug in homoeopathy. Leaves are used as an antispasmodic, in heart diseases, for relief in nausea and as an ingredient in eye lotions. The leaves are coriaceous, dark green above and pale beneath, shortly petiolate; epidermal cells have distinctly thick, curved to wavy and sinuate sides; hypostomatic with anomocytic and anisocytic types of stomata. The mesophyll and midvein ground tissue possess characteristic sphaeraphidal idioblasts. Typical aerenchyma is present in ground tissue of leaf midvein and petiole. A layer of endodermis encloses the median arcuate vascular bundle of …

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Ferrum Picricum: A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrhfnx01, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh, Hari Singh Sep 2008

Ferrum Picricum: A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrhfnx01, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh, Hari Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Ferrum picricum is mentioned in the homoeopathic literature for diseases/complaints like anaemia, malaria fever, impaired hearing, vertigo, epistaxis, tinnitus, loss of voice, indigestion, headache, tired feeling, sexual excesses, loss of blood, constipation, prostate enlargement, warts and corns2. These indications needs clarification. An open multicentric clinical study at various Institutes / Units under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy was conducted to confirm the use of Ferrum picricum as mentioned in homoeopathic materia medica and to add to its drug picture. For this 3,465 patients were enrolled in the study. The study not only confirms the therapeutic use of the drug …

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Role Of Cephalandra Indica Q In The Management Of Diabetes Mellitus As An Add-On Medicine Along With Conventional Antidiabetics, Hafeezullah Baig, S Sharma, Anita Sharma, Praveen Oberai, Debadatta Nayak, Alok Mishra Sep 2008

Role Of Cephalandra Indica Q In The Management Of Diabetes Mellitus As An Add-On Medicine Along With Conventional Antidiabetics, Hafeezullah Baig, S Sharma, Anita Sharma, Praveen Oberai, Debadatta Nayak, Alok Mishra

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective : To ascertain the role of Cephalandra indica Q, in the management of patients suffering from Diabetes mellitus (type I or type II) continuing on anti-diabetic treatment for maintenance of blood sugar levels and to identify its reliable indications. Material and Methods : An open, prospective, observational study was carried out during the period July 1992 - March 2000; 96 patients with post-prandial blood sugar level more than 160 mg/dL even after taking anti-diabetic medicine were enrolled for the study. All the patients were administered with Ceplalandra indica Q in the dosage, one drop per kilogram of their body …

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Diabetes Mellitus – Defining Scope And Clinical Approach For Homoeopathic Management, N Tiwari, Prashant Tamboli Sep 2008

Diabetes Mellitus – Defining Scope And Clinical Approach For Homoeopathic Management, N Tiwari, Prashant Tamboli

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

The study was undertaken to explore if there was a definite role of homoeopathic medicines in the management of Diabetes Type 2 and, if so, to determine the role of Constitutional and Organ remedies in its management. The comprehensive role of the individual susceptibility and miasm in the management of diabetes was also been studied. 90 patients were studied by Randomized Single Blind Clinical Trial by dividing them into three groups - Constitutional, Organ and Placebo. In the later part of the study the Cross over design was adopted between the Constitutional group and the Placebo group. Results showed that …

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Editorial, C Nayak Sep 2008

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Ficus Religiosa: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial (Drug Proving) Carried Out By Ccrhfnx01, N Dey, K Das, Yogendra Rai, V Siddiqui, Rajpal Singh Sep 2008

Ficus Religiosa: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial (Drug Proving) Carried Out By Ccrhfnx01, N Dey, K Das, Yogendra Rai, V Siddiqui, Rajpal Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective: Objective of the study was to elicit the pharmacodynamic response of the drug, Ficus religiosa on healthy human beings in non-toxic doses. Methodology: Drug was proved through a double-blind method and was a multi-centric study. Trial drug was proved in two potencies (30C and 200C) on 24 volunteers who were selected and declared apparently healthy during their pre-trial medical examination by specialists. The volunteers took 56 doses of each of the two potencies in three stages including one control stage for a varying period. The symptoms generated during the trial period were noted by the volunteers and elaborated and …

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Menopausal Flushes: A Bane For Women, Bindu Sharma Sep 2008

Menopausal Flushes: A Bane For Women, Bindu Sharma

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

This case report highlights the positive role of homoeopathic treatment in the management of the endocrinal syndrome of ′Menopause′. The improvement registered was not only subjective but also on patho-physiological parameters. This is evident from the data with regard to subjective and objective manifestations and pathological investigations recorded at the commencement of treatment and on conclusion of the treatment. The improvement in psychosomatic manifestations was corroborated by improvement in hormonal levels where FSH level came down from 54.61 to 15.72 mIU/ml. The psychosomatic manifestations included anxiety and depression, palpitation, insomnia, memory lapses, mood swings, hot flushes and night sweats; all …

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