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Quality Assurance Of Raw Drug Euphorbia Hypericifolia Through Microscopic Studies., H.C. Gupta, P. Padma Rao Dec 2009

Quality Assurance Of Raw Drug Euphorbia Hypericifolia Through Microscopic Studies., H.C. Gupta, P. Padma Rao

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

The present paper reveals morphological and anatomical characterization of the raw material of the plant Euphorbia hypericifolia L. of family Euphorbiaceae. It includes macroscopy, qualitative, quantitative microscopy and powder studies of root, stem and leaf of the plant to ensure correct botanical identity of raw material, which is used for preparation of homoeopathic drug Euphorbia hypericifolia having clinical indications for treatment of constipation and headache.


Tarentula Hispanica- A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P. S. Chakraborty, Anil Khurana, J. P. Singh, M. K. Rai, Pramodji Singh, A. K. Vichitra, A. K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D. K. Singh, Hari Singh, Mohan Singh, M. N. Sinha, Rajpal Rajpal, R. K. Rai, S. Prakash, S. D. Pathak, S. R. Bhagat, Vikram Singh, Vijay K. Paul, V. K. Singh, Yogendra Rai, V. A. Siddiqui Dec 2009

Tarentula Hispanica- A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P. S. Chakraborty, Anil Khurana, J. P. Singh, M. K. Rai, Pramodji Singh, A. K. Vichitra, A. K.N. Singh, Deepa Chakraborty, D. K. Singh, Hari Singh, Mohan Singh, M. N. Sinha, Rajpal Rajpal, R. K. Rai, S. Prakash, S. D. Pathak, S. R. Bhagat, Vikram Singh, Vijay K. Paul, V. K. Singh, Yogendra Rai, V. A. Siddiqui

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Tarentula hispanica is a known drug in Homoeopathy but it has not been used extensively. Its use has been reported in homoeopathic literature for various clinical conditions like depression, headache, hiccough, quinsy, cystitis, vertigo, otorrhoea, pyrosis, constipation, seminal emission, neuralgia of legs, cough, dyspnoea and fever. Most of these symptoms have been reconfirmed in the study conducted by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH). Besides these, in conditions like conjunctivitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, loose stool, pain in deltoid region, pain in shoulder joints and in pimple-like eruptions it is also found useful. A total of 2794 patients were studied in …


A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial Of A Homoeopathic Medicine In The Treatment Of Trophic Ulcer And Neuropathy In Leprosy, D. Chakraborty, T. Chakraborty, S. Das, J. Sengupta Dec 2009

A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial Of A Homoeopathic Medicine In The Treatment Of Trophic Ulcer And Neuropathy In Leprosy, D. Chakraborty, T. Chakraborty, S. Das, J. Sengupta

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Leprosy is a disease of global concern not only because of its potential to affect large number of people and its continued transmission but also because of the occurrence of deformities In a great proportion of patients. It is also a fact that multi-drug regimen has been effective in killing Mycobacterium leprae but it has no impact on associated disability due to nerve function Impairment and trophic ulcer in leprosy. To explore the other means of treatment to save the leprosy patient from disability, a randomised double blind clinical trial was undertaken. Methodology: 160 leprosy patients who were released …


Editorial, C. Nayak Dec 2009

Editorial, C. Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

The quote holds true because whenever we select a topic for research, in that particular area or subject, our knowledge is incomplete and problems are awaiting to be solved. We address the void in our knowledge and those unresolved problems by asking relevant questions and seeking answers to them. The role of research is to provide a method for obtaining those answers by studying the evidence within the parameters of the scientific method.


Homoeopathic Drugs Natrum Sulphuricum And Carcinosin Prevent Azo Dye Induced Hepatocarcinogenesis In Mice, Nandini Bhattacharjee, Pathikrit Banerjee, Anisur Khuda Bukhsh Dec 2009

Homoeopathic Drugs Natrum Sulphuricum And Carcinosin Prevent Azo Dye Induced Hepatocarcinogenesis In Mice, Nandini Bhattacharjee, Pathikrit Banerjee, Anisur Khuda Bukhsh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

The study was undertaken to examine whether Carcinosin-200 (Car-200) could provide additional ameliorative effect, if used intermittently with Natrum sulphuricum-30 (Nat sulph-30) against hepatocarcinogenesis induced by chronic feeding of p-dimethylaminoazobenzene (p-DAB) and phenobarbital (PB) in mice (Mus musculus). Mice were randomly divided into seven sub-groups: (i) normal untreated; (ii) normal+succussed alcohol; (iii) p-DAB (0.06%) + PB (0.05%); (iv) p-DAB + PB +succussed alcohol (v) p-DAB+PB+Nat sulph-30, (vi) p-DAB+PB+Car-200, and (vii) p-DAB+PB+ Nat sulph-30+Car-200. They were sacrificed at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days for assessment of genotoxicity through cytogenetical end-points like chromosome aberrations, micronuclei, mitotic Index and sperm head anomaly …


Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia In Elderly Men With Homoeopathy- A Series Of Eleven Cases, G. Ravi Chandra Reddy, Praveen Oberoi, Vikram Singh, C. Nayak Dec 2009

Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia In Elderly Men With Homoeopathy- A Series Of Eleven Cases, G. Ravi Chandra Reddy, Praveen Oberoi, Vikram Singh, C. Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background & Objectives: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is rarely life threatening, but often affects the individual's quality of life in varying degrees. The success rate in treating this condition with conventional therapy is limited and sometimes, treatment follows with side effects. If medical treatment fails, the physician determines the patient as a candidate for surgery. Though a few case records are documented in the past about the success of homoeopathic medicines in treating patients suffering from BPH, yet they lack proper quantitative assessment. Therefore, an observational study was undertaken with an objective to ascertain the usefulness of predefined homoeopathic medicines in …


Biochemical And Haematological Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Drug Tribulus Terrestris In Rats, E. N. Sundaram, K. P. Singh, P. Uma Maheswara Reddy, K. R.J. Nair, C. Nayak Dec 2009

Biochemical And Haematological Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Drug Tribulus Terrestris In Rats, E. N. Sundaram, K. P. Singh, P. Uma Maheswara Reddy, K. R.J. Nair, C. Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Although in Homoeopathy different potencies of Tribulus terrestris (Ikshugandha) have been commonly prescribed in urinary affections, especially dysuria and in debilitated status of the sexual organs, no scientific experimental data has been documented to establish their safe use. The present study was, therefore, undertaken to generate preliminary data on the biochemical and haematological parameters with homoeopathic drug Tribulus terrestris. The four potencies (3x, 6x, 12x and 30c) of this drug were administered orally in daily doses of 0.1ml, 0.2ml and 0.5ml/rat for 14 days and their effects on biochemica/ and haematological parameters were studied on 21" and 28" day during …


A Case Of Depressive Disorder & Tension Headache, Reeta Bagai, Manas R. Sarangi Dec 2009

A Case Of Depressive Disorder & Tension Headache, Reeta Bagai, Manas R. Sarangi

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Depression is a common as well as serious illness. Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment. But the vast majority, even those with the most severe depression, can get better with treatment. Tension headache is the most common type of headache and is experienced at some time by the majority of the population in some form. Emotional strain or anxiety is a common precipitant to tension type headache and there is sometimes an underlying depressive illness. A case of tension headache with depressive disorder treated with Gelsemium is reported here.


Mimosa Humilis: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, C. Nayak, Vikram Singh, V.A. Siddiqui, Rajpal Rajpal, S. Prakash, Yogendra Rai, N. R. Dey Dec 2009

Mimosa Humilis: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, C. Nayak, Vikram Singh, V.A. Siddiqui, Rajpal Rajpal, S. Prakash, Yogendra Rai, N. R. Dey

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective: To elicit the pathogenetic response of the drug Mimosa humilis in homoeopathic potencies on healthy human beings. Methodology: Drug Mimosa humilis was proved through double-blind placebo-controlled method. The study was conducted at 2 centers. The drug was proved in two potencies (6C and 30C) on 16 apparently healthy volunteers who were selected after pre-trial medical examination by the specialists and after doing routine pathological investigations. The volunteers consumed 56 doses (04 doses per day for 14 days) of each potency in three phases (including 1" phase in placebo) for a varying period. The symptoms generated during the trial period …


Curanderismo And Healing Rituals: An Ethnographic And Historical Study Of The Casma Valley In Northern Peru, Maria Esmeralda Perez Dec 2009

Curanderismo And Healing Rituals: An Ethnographic And Historical Study Of The Casma Valley In Northern Peru, Maria Esmeralda Perez

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

While curanderismo and shamanism form an important cultural aspect throughout Peru, the healing rituals in the Casma Valley are mostly unknown. This paper attempts to define the historical background of curanderismo in the Casma Valley by describing the traditional healing rituals throughout the Atlantic World. Recounting, not only the history of curanderismo, religion, witchcraft, and sorcery in Latin America, but also the history of these beliefs in Europe and Africa as well. One of the main goals of this paper is to provide sufficient proof of the ties and connections that curanderismo in the Casma Valley in Northern Peru share, …


Mindfulness Meditation And Art Making: Implications For Art Therapy, Susan Kathleen Mahl Dec 2009

Mindfulness Meditation And Art Making: Implications For Art Therapy, Susan Kathleen Mahl

EVMS School of Health Professions Theses & Dissertations

Meditation is being integrated into various fields to aid with healing, especially mindfulness meditation as it focuses on total awareness of the present. This thesis describes a self study that used a heuristic methodology to investigate the effects of mindfulness meditation on this researcher. I progressed through the six phases of heuristic research in a period seven weeks. At the beginning of the study, mindfulness meditation was practiced twice a week for a time period of 30 minutes to one hour for three weeks, followed by art making and reflections. Next, I practiced mindfulness meditation three times a week for …


Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis Oct 2009

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter

This is the Fall 2009 issue of the Integrative Health Studies Newsletter at CIIS.


Animal-Assisted Therapy As A Pain Relief Intervention For Children, Carie Braun, T. Stangler, J. Narveson, S. Pettingel Oct 2009

Animal-Assisted Therapy As A Pain Relief Intervention For Children, Carie Braun, T. Stangler, J. Narveson, S. Pettingel

Nursing Faculty Publications

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a healing modality involving a patient, an animal therapist, and handler with a goal of achieving a specified therapeutic outcome. Despite the myriad of studies documenting the benefits of AAT, no studies have yet determined the impact of animals on alleviation of pain in children. Therefore, a quasi-experimental intervention design was used to capture the change in pain and vital signs with (n = 18) or without (n = 39) AAT in children ages 3–17 in one acute care pediatric setting. The AAT intervention group experienced a significant reduction in pain level compared to …


El Rol De La Partera En La Provincia De Parinacota, Liana Langdon-Embry Oct 2009

El Rol De La Partera En La Provincia De Parinacota, Liana Langdon-Embry

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

For centuries, the Aymaran people of the Parinacota Province in Northern Chile have been deeply committed to ancestral practices, where a Cosmo vision rears a connection between human beings, the natural environment, and the spiritual world. The Aymaran medicinal practices replicate this relationship, with the indigenous medicine man and midwives historically holding a central role in the natural healing of community members. This study describes the present-day role of Señora Fausta Pairo Mollo, the midwife in the altiplano region of Parinacota. In particular, it examines how her practices has been integrated into the official medical system, while also investigating how …


Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis Sep 2009

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter

This is the Fall 2009 issue of the Integrative Health Studies Newsletter at CIIS.


Editorial, C Nayak Sep 2009

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.


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

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

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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


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

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

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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


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

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

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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


Prevalence Of Thyroid Disorders In School Children In Delhi - Post Iodization Scenario: An Epidemiological Survey Conducted Under The First Phase Of Emr Project On "Effects Of Homoeopathic Treatment On Natural History Of Autoimmune Thyroiditis", Chauhan V, Manchanda R, Narang Archana, Marwaha R, Arora Saurav, Nagpal Latika Sep 2009

Prevalence Of Thyroid Disorders In School Children In Delhi - Post Iodization Scenario: An Epidemiological Survey Conducted Under The First Phase Of Emr Project On "Effects Of Homoeopathic Treatment On Natural History Of Autoimmune Thyroiditis", Chauhan V, Manchanda R, Narang Archana, Marwaha R, Arora Saurav, Nagpal Latika

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Screening of 4543 children between 6-18 years of age from different schools of Delhi was done during the first phase of research study under EMR project by AYUSH, for thyroid function status-clinically, serologically & ultrasonographically. Data of 4506 children has been analyzed & it has been found that goiter is prevalent at mild endemic level in children (17%) even after two decades of iodization. Significant increase in anti TPO ab positivity (6.39%) and thyroid dysfunction (11.92%) raises suspicion about the role of environmental goitrogens and prolonged iodine supplementation


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

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

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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


A Case Of Vitiligo Treated By Sulphur, D Jha, L Debata Sep 2009

A Case Of Vitiligo Treated By Sulphur, D Jha, L Debata

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Vitiligo, as a cosmetic problem, is a source of great embarrassment to dark skinned people. An attempt was made by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) to ascertain the role of homoeopathic therapy and to identify homoeopathic medicines useful in the management of Vitiligo. Here is a case from the ongoing clinical research study on vitiligo at Regional Research Institute (Homoeopathy), Puri, treated by Sulphur. The case was followed up over a period of 2 years with marked improvement in white patches which is evident from the photographs.


Attitudes Toward Psychotropic Medications Among Psychotropic Medications Among Psychiatric Outpatients And The General Population, Stephanie A. Fife Aug 2009

Attitudes Toward Psychotropic Medications Among Psychotropic Medications Among Psychiatric Outpatients And The General Population, Stephanie A. Fife

Graduate Theses

Attitudes and beliefs towards psychotropic medication were evaluated among psychiatric outpatients, patients seeking buprenorphine for substance abuse, and nonusers in a general population. The Drug Attitude Inventory scale (DAI-10) and the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire General (BMQ-G) were used to assess attitudes and beliefs of 49 participants. The general population had a negative attitude toward psychotropic medication and the psychiatric groups showed positive attitudes. Compliance and noncompliance were not associated with attitudes or beliefs toward psychotropic medication. Other findings include that females had less positive attitudes and beliefs towards psychotropic medication than males. The current findings expand and support research …


Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis Jul 2009

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter

This is the Summer 2009 issue of the Integrative Health Studies Newsletter at CIIS.


Bridging The Gaps: Biomedicine, Complementary And Alternative Medicine In A Holistic Approach, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick Jun 2009

Bridging The Gaps: Biomedicine, Complementary And Alternative Medicine In A Holistic Approach, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

The 4th international conference on holistic health and medicine was held during September 24-26, 2008 in Lexington, Kentucky in the United States of America. This conference brought many participants from 23 countries, both mainstream health care providers as well as holistic health practitioners to address the latest in knowledge and research, and in turn to find ways to collaborate and work together to provide the best possible care for their patients and clients. These conferences are held to build bridges between the various fractions of medicine and health care providers. The scientific program included plenary sessions, keynotes, workshops and …


Editorial, C Nayak Jun 2009

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Editorial


The Structure Of Liquid Water; Novel Insights From Materials Research; Potential Relevance To Homoeopathy, Rustum Roy, W A. Tiller, Iris Bell, M R. Hoover Jun 2009

The Structure Of Liquid Water; Novel Insights From Materials Research; Potential Relevance To Homoeopathy, Rustum Roy, W A. Tiller, Iris Bell, M R. Hoover

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

This paper provides an interdisciplinary base of information on the structure of liquid water.


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


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. …


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 …