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Homoeopathy - Quackary Or A Key To The Future Of Medicine?, Peter W. Gold, S Novella, R Roy, D Marcus, I Bell, N Davidovitch, A Saine
Homoeopathy - Quackary Or A Key To The Future Of Medicine?, Peter W. Gold, S Novella, R Roy, D Marcus, I Bell, N Davidovitch, A Saine
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
This is an edited transcript of a debate held at the University of Connecticut Health Centre, Farmington, Connecticut, USA on 25 October 2007. Homoeopathy is a widely used but controversial form of complementary and alternative medicine. Six distinguished International speakers, including advocated and skeptics concerning homoeopathy, debated the plausibility, theoretical principles, clinical and basic research evidence, ethical and other issues surrounding homoeopathy.
Cephalamdra Indica, N R. Dey, K C. Das, Yogendra Rai
Cephalamdra Indica, N R. Dey, K C. Das, Yogendra Rai
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objective: To ecicit the pharmacodynamic response of the drug, Cephalandra indica (ivy gourd) on healthy human volunteers,, in non-toxic dozes. Methodology: Drug Proving is carrieed out by a double-blind method and is a multi-centric study. Trial drug was proved in three different potencies viz. 6c, 30c and 200c on twenty seven volunteers who ere selected and declared apparently healthy during their pre-trial examination by speciallists. The volunteers took the three potencies (56 doses of each potency) in three stages for a varying period. The symptoms generated during the trials period were noted by the volunteers and elaboarated and cross-examined by …
Blatta Orientails, P S. Chakraborty, J P. Singh, M K. Rai, Pramodiji Singh, Ak N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D K. Singh, Hari Singh, V A. Siddiqui
Blatta Orientails, P S. Chakraborty, J P. Singh, M K. Rai, Pramodiji Singh, Ak N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D K. Singh, Hari Singh, V A. Siddiqui
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Blatta orientails is the scientific name for the common cockroch in india. As per the specifications given in the homoeopathic literature, the live insect is used to prepare its homoeopathic medicine. The medicine is use to relieve complaints of the patients suffering from ashtma. it is reported to be suited to the corpulent people and also useful in bronchitis where there is much dyspnoea. A total numbeer of 6184 patients participated in this multicentric clinical study at various Institutes/ units under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy to confirm the use of Blatta Orientails as mentioned in homoeopathic Materia medica …
Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Hiv Infection: An Observational Study, Nirupama Mishra, Vikram Singh, S K. Dey, K Bhanu Murty, K C. Muralidharan, Ch. Raveendar, S. Bhuvneshwari, P. Kameshwar Rao
Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Hiv Infection: An Observational Study, Nirupama Mishra, Vikram Singh, S K. Dey, K Bhanu Murty, K C. Muralidharan, Ch. Raveendar, S. Bhuvneshwari, P. Kameshwar Rao
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background & Objectives: Encouraging results obtained from the pilot study and randomized double blind placebo controlled trial in HIV infection prompted Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) to carry out a multi-centric clinical trial in HIV infection at three centers between the period 1989-2005 with an objective to evaluate the role of homoeopathic medicines in delaying the progression of infection and to observe whether objective laboratory parameters corroborate with clinical improvement. Methods: An open-label, multicentric, prospective, observational study was carried out during the period 1989-2005; 1600 people with HIV infection from three centers were enrolled for the study. Clinical …
Editorial, C Nayak
Effect Of Low Level Laser Therapy And Calendula Officinails 3 Ch On Wound Healing In Human Skin Fibroblasts, Annelise Bresler, Denise Hawkins, Radmila Razlog, Heidi Abrahamse
Effect Of Low Level Laser Therapy And Calendula Officinails 3 Ch On Wound Healing In Human Skin Fibroblasts, Annelise Bresler, Denise Hawkins, Radmila Razlog, Heidi Abrahamse
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and Calendula officinalis 3 CH or a combination of both treatment modalities on wounded human skin fibro-blasts (HSF) in vitro. Background data: LLLT is a form of phototherapy, involving the application of low level monochromatic and coherent light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing. LLLT has been used to examine the influence of laser radiation on the healing process of wounds. Calendula preparations are mainly used for the treatment of wounds as it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and immuno-stimulating properties. Methods: Changes in normal and wounded …
Pharmacognostical Standardization Of Alternanthera Pungens H.B. & K, H C. Gupta
Pharmacognostical Standardization Of Alternanthera Pungens H.B. & K, H C. Gupta
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
The present communication deals with macroscopic and microscopic studies of an exotic medicinal plant, Alternanthera pungens H.B. & K. of the family Amaranthacea for Laying down standards for quality assurance. The studies involved diagonstic macro & microscopical characters of root, stem and leaf of the plant.
Confirmational Changes Of Bovine Serum Albumin In 4m Urea And Ultra High Dilutions Of Different Drugs, Nirmal C. Sukul, Sutapa Datta, Santi P. Sinhababu
Confirmational Changes Of Bovine Serum Albumin In 4m Urea And Ultra High Dilutions Of Different Drugs, Nirmal C. Sukul, Sutapa Datta, Santi P. Sinhababu
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Conformational changes of bovine serum albumin (BSA) due to homeopathic potencies like Chelidonium 30 Sulphur 30 Nux vomica 30, Santonin 30, Ethanol 30, 90% ethanol (control) and 4M urea (contro were observed by fluorescence emission and electronic circular dichroism (CD) spectra, Fluorescence intensities in urea and homeopathic potencies differed markedly from the control (90% ethanol) by 114295 The control showed the highest intensity and 4M urea solution the lowest. The CD maxima and minima varied in different potencies and the control with respect to the wavelength and intensities The results indicate that different potentized drugs produced different conformations of BSA
A Case Of Utrine Fibroid, Iqbal J. Q, Shahid Ali Md., Nikhat Parven Sinhababu, Vatsalya B
A Case Of Utrine Fibroid, Iqbal J. Q, Shahid Ali Md., Nikhat Parven Sinhababu, Vatsalya B
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids), benign smooth muscle tumours of the human uterus, are one of the common gynaecological problems in women of reproductive age. It is one of the most common indications for hysterectomy in gynaecological branch of medical profession, later leading into a lot of complications. This surgical intervention can be avoided through homoeopathic treatment. A case of uterine fibroid in a forty-year-old female treated with homoeopathy is reported here. This case shows the efficacy of homoeopathic medicine, Lycopodium, in giving not only symptomatic relief to the patient but also helping in the complete ablation of the fibroid without any …
Editorial, C Nayak
Argemone Mexicana: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial (Drug Proving) Carried Out By Ccrh, N Dey, K Das, Yogender Rai
Argemone Mexicana: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial (Drug Proving) Carried Out By Ccrh, N Dey, K Das, Yogender Rai
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objective : Objective of the study was to elicit the pharmacodynamic response of the drug, Argemone mexicana (prickly poppy) on healthy human volunteers, in non-toxic doses. Methodology : The drug was proved through a double-blind placebo controlled technique and is a multi-centric study. Trial drug was proved in three potencies (200C, 30C and 6C) on 38 volunteers who were selected and declared apparently healthy during their pre-trial examination by specialists. The volunteers took the three potencies (56 dozes of each potency ) in three stages for a varying period. The symptoms generated during the trial period were noted by the …
Amoora Rohituka: A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, Hari Singh, E Bhagat, V Siddiqui, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh
Amoora Rohituka: A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, Hari Singh, E Bhagat, V Siddiqui, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Amoora rohituka or Andersonia has been used by Indian physicians as a medicine for splenic disorders since longtime. In Ayurvedic literatures it has been mentioned as an alterative, astringent and a tonic for liver and spleen enlargement. In Homoeopathy, it has been used for conditions like constipation, prolonged fevers associated with enlargement of spleen and liver; headache and burning pain in eyes, face, hands, feet, stomach, nausea & vomiting etc. A total of 4706 patients participated in this multicenteric clinical study at various Units/Institutes under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy to confirm the uses of Amoora rohituka as mentioned …
Search For Potential Anticancer Agents: Evaluation Of Anticancer Activity Of Carcinosin, Apis And Thuja, Soma Samanta, A De, P Tarafder, Tarun Jha
Search For Potential Anticancer Agents: Evaluation Of Anticancer Activity Of Carcinosin, Apis And Thuja, Soma Samanta, A De, P Tarafder, Tarun Jha
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
As a part of our composite programme of rational drug discovery, homeopathic medicines Carcinosin, Apis and Thuja with different strengths were taken into consideration for anticancer activity to find out the effectiveness of these drugs in animal models. Here, we have reported the anticancer activity of Carcinosin of some strengths from a manufacturer where tumor cell count as well as tumor weight inhibition were considered as the biological activity parameters. Anticancer activity of all collected medicines of Carcinosin, Apis and Thuja were evaluated against another animal model considering the survival time as the biological activity parameter. Result showed that the …
Study On Effectiveness Of Homoeopathic Bowel Nosodes In The Treatment Of Cervical Spondylosis On The Basis Of Stool Culture Report, Chaturbhuja Nayak
Study On Effectiveness Of Homoeopathic Bowel Nosodes In The Treatment Of Cervical Spondylosis On The Basis Of Stool Culture Report, Chaturbhuja Nayak
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
A prospective study of the patients suffering from cervical spondylosis treated with bowel nosodes was conducted with the objective to study their efficacy when prescribed on the basis of stool culture report. The stool cultures of 82 enrolled cases were done for isolation of non-lactose fermenting bowel organisms. On the basis of the presence of the predominant bacteria in the stool of patient suffering from cervical spondylosis, the corresponding bowel nosode was administered. Out of 82 patients enrolled in this study, 31 patients were given bowel nosodes only; 69 patients (84.14%) were given bowel nosode alone or along with homoeopathic/biochemic …
Application Of Hptlc In The Standardization Of A Homoeopathic Mother Tincture Of Nux Vomica, D Shanbhag, Sunita Jayaraman
Application Of Hptlc In The Standardization Of A Homoeopathic Mother Tincture Of Nux Vomica, D Shanbhag, Sunita Jayaraman
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
In this study,we have chosen HPTLC (High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography) as a method of analysis to develop a standard procedure based on fingerprinting characteristics for the evaluation of homreopathic formulations. A simple and accurate HPTLC method has been developed for the quantification of brucine,one of the chief active chemical components of Nux vomica (along with strychnine),and the fingerprinting of the in-house mother tincture of Nux vomica, considered here to be a standard, with that of different marketed samples available from manufacturers of homreopathic medicines in India. This HPTLC method was quantitatively evaluated in terms of stability, repeatability, and accuracy.
A Case Of Vitiligo Treated With Phosphorus, S Kumar
A Case Of Vitiligo Treated With Phosphorus, S Kumar
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Vitiligo a disease of cosmetic problem has much psychosocial impact. The success rate in treating this condition in conventional medicines is limited and sometimes, treatment follows with side effects. Though a few case records are documented in the past about the success of various homoeopathic medicines, yet they lack proper quantitative assessment. This is a case documented from the ongoing clinical research study on vitiligo at Clinical Research Unit (Homoeopathy), Chennai. The case was treated with Phosphorus over a period of 17 months with steady improvement which is evident from the photographs and improvement in baseline scores of presentation of …
Clinical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Sinusitis, S Sharma, K Murty, G Sahagal, Bindu Sharma, K.S.V. Bharatalaxmi, K Raju, S Kumar
Clinical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Sinusitis, S Sharma, K Murty, G Sahagal, Bindu Sharma, K.S.V. Bharatalaxmi, K Raju, S Kumar
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objectives: This study aimed to evolve a group of most effective homoeopathic medicines in the management of sinusitis, to identify their reliable indications, most useful potencies, frequency of administration, and their relationship with other medicines. Methods: An open, multi-centric, prospective, observational study was carried out during the period 1985 -2003. A total of 950 patients (424 males, 526 females), of both acute and chronic type, were registered on the basis of subjective and/or objective symptoms of sinusitis. Patients presenting with the complications of sinusitis or requiring hospitalization were excluded from the study. Homoeopathic medicines in different potencies (Q, 6, 30, …
Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drugs – Castanea Sativa Mill., P Rao, P Subramanian, P Reddy, K Reddy
Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drugs – Castanea Sativa Mill., P Rao, P Subramanian, P Reddy, K Reddy
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Castanea sativa Mill. A tree belonging to the family Fagaceae is a potential drug in Homoeopathy. The leaves are used as tonic, astringent, In paroxysmal coughs and diarrhoea. The leaves are large, lanceotate with deep serrate margins and covered by indumentum on the lower side. The epidermis has cells with thick straight to curved or wavy sides. Stomata are actinocytic or anomocytic. The abaxial side has dense hairy cover consisting of 2-6 armed and stellate hair. In T.S. the ratio of midvein to lamina is 6:1. Sphaeraphidal idioblasts are present in the cortical perenchyma and pith of midvein and petiole. …
Management And Control Of Genetic Processes In Cotton Plants Through Homoeopathy, H Gangar
Management And Control Of Genetic Processes In Cotton Plants Through Homoeopathy, H Gangar
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Detailed study on effects of homoeopathic drugs on plant bodies was undertaken at Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR) in Mumbai. This paper presents promising results of some of these preliminary experiments. This study reveals that electrically neutral and pure distilled water develops internal electrical charges as soon as homoeopathic drugs are added into it. Different drugs as well as different potencies of same drug develop different electrical charges. Further experiments, conducted on plants, proved that medicated water containing drugs of highest potency strongly influences the genetic processes of plants. It can accelerate germination process, can shorten cultivation …
Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drug – Hypericum Perforatum L., P Rao, P Subramanian, K Reddy
Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drug – Hypericum Perforatum L., P Rao, P Subramanian, K Reddy
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Hypericum perforatum L., a perennial herb belonging to family Hypericaceae is a potential drug in Homoeopathy. It is used for nerve injuries, excessive pain, spasms, hemorrhoids, asthma, tetanus, neuritis, burning pain and numbness, pulmonary and urinary troubles besides as an astringent, expectorant and diuretic. In the present paper pharmacognostic and physico-chemical studies of leaves and stem of the plant have been presented. Morphological characters of leaf and stem and their transverse sections and longitudinal sections are detailed. Physico-chemical parameters of raw drug viz., extractive values, ash values, besides preparation of formulation weight. per ml., total solids, alcohol content and T.L.C. …
Agave Americana: A Multicentric Double Blind Study Carried Out By Ccrh, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Agave Americana: A Multicentric Double Blind Study Carried Out By Ccrh, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objective of the study was to elicit the pathogenetic effects of Agave americana on healthy human volunteers. The human pathogenetic trial was conducted at four Research Institutes/Units of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH). It was a randomized placebo controlled study, in which twenty eight volunteers participated, out of which twenty were kept on drug and eight were on placebo. The drug has produced certain skin and gastric symptoms similar to its known toxic effects, such as acute contact dermatitis, gastric irritation. Besides, symptoms pertaining to other parts of the body have also been brought out during the course …
Clinical Evaluation Of The Homoeopathic Medicines In Chronic Cervicitis And Cervical Erosion – A Clinical Study: A Multicentric Open Clinical Trial Conducted By Ccrh, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Clinical Evaluation Of The Homoeopathic Medicines In Chronic Cervicitis And Cervical Erosion – A Clinical Study: A Multicentric Open Clinical Trial Conducted By Ccrh, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
There is no direct reference of Homoeopathic medicines found useful in chronic cervicitis and cervical erosion available in the Homoeopathic literature. The nearest reference to chronic cervicitis is given as vaginitis, i.e. ‘Inflammation, vagina’ and that of cervical erosion as ‘Excoriation’ in Kent’s Repertory. Some of the medicines under these rubrics have been clinically used by the profession in the treatment of chronic cervicitis and cervical erosion with favourable results. So the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) undertook this study. Patients for this prospective study were drawn from the general OPD of different units under Central Council for …
A Multicentric Open Clinical Trial To Evolve A Group Of Efficacious Homoeopathic Medicines In “Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia”, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
A Multicentric Open Clinical Trial To Evolve A Group Of Efficacious Homoeopathic Medicines In “Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia”, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
No abstract provided.
A Case Of Diabetic Foot Gangrene, Mohd Ali, P Bindu
A Case Of Diabetic Foot Gangrene, Mohd Ali, P Bindu
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
A case of diabetic foot gangrene, advised for amputation, was treated with Homoeopathic medicines. The gangrenous foot was not only saved from amputation but completely healed up miraculously with the Homoeopathic similimum.
Editorial, C Nayak
Damiana – A Clinical Verification Study: (A Multicentric Study Conducted By Ccrh), Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Damiana – A Clinical Verification Study: (A Multicentric Study Conducted By Ccrh), Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Damiana or Turnera aphrodisiaca has been traditionally used as an invigorating and aphrodisiac herb in different schools of medicine for centuries. In homoeopathy, however, its use has been made besides the above conditions, for various other disorders like amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea, sterility and frigidity in females and spermatorrhoea, urinary tract infection and migraine in adults. It has also been used for incontinence of urine and affection of prostate in old people with success. The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy undertook a clinical study to verify and confirm the uses of Damiana as mentioned in the homoeopathic materia medica2,3 with …
Knowledge And Attitudes About Hiv/Aids Among Homoeopathic Practitioners And Educators In India, Adeline Nyamathi, Vijay Singh, Ann Lowe, Anil Khurana, Divya Taneja, Sheba George, John Fahey
Knowledge And Attitudes About Hiv/Aids Among Homoeopathic Practitioners And Educators In India, Adeline Nyamathi, Vijay Singh, Ann Lowe, Anil Khurana, Divya Taneja, Sheba George, John Fahey
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
This study is designed to assess AIDS knowledge among Homeopathy educators and physicians in India, which has not been evaluated previously. India now has the largest number of HIV infected persons worldwide, with an estimated cumulative 5.1 million infections. Homeopathy is the dominant system among the nationally-recognized alternative or complementary systems of medicine, which collectively provide health care to around 600 million people in India. Homeopathy, with its holistic and patient-centered approach, has a wide reach to people at risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Participants were 68 homeopathy physicians (34 educators and 34 practitioners) who completed a CDC …
Single Remedy Vs. Multiple Prescribing, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Single Remedy Vs. Multiple Prescribing, Central Council For Research In Homoeopathy Ccrh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
System of Homoeopathy is both science and art. From the time of Samuel Hahnemann the practitioners of this system were experimenting different modes of prescribing while treating patients. As the time went ahead many new methods of prescription also came into existence. The purpose of this article is to address a very basic fundamental issue of Homoeopathy, as to know to which stream of practice does the reader belong to. The following excerpts are quoted from the Classical writings of stalwarts in the field of Homoeopathy. After going through them please send us your valuable remarks so that a dialogue …