Homeopathic Research Articles

Management of Wound Myiasis through Homoeopathy: A Case Report

AbstractThe parasitic invasion of live mammals by fly larvae (maggots), known as myiasis, is a rare pathology. The fly invades the host tissue and feeds on it to grow. No documentation has been found on homoeopathic intervention for wound myiasis management. A 52-year-old female presented with complaints of ulceration on the left leg with maggot formation, clinically diagnosed as a case of wound myiasis. Calendula officinalis 30CH was prescribed based on the acute symptomatology and keynote symptoms. The case was completely managed within 21 days. The wound was cleaned and dressed regularly with Calendula officinalis Q. This instance illustrates the effectiveness of homoeopathic medication in rapidly and efficiently treating wound myiasis.

Non-Healing Abscess of Myositis Cured with Homoeopathy Treatment: An Evidence-Based Case Report

AbstractMyositis is an infectious disease that affects skeletal muscle and may appear as a diffuse inflammation or a rapidly progressive myonecrotic process that often results in abscess development. It is most common in thigh muscles. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common microorganism, accounting for 90% of cases. Pyomyositis diagnosis can be challenging due to neglect of initial symptoms, and usually presents with fever and muscle pain. Standard antibiotic treatment is the mainstay. However, it can be effectively treated with homoeopathic medicines by considering local pathology and other individualised characteristics. A 58-year-old male patient consulted with a non-healing abscess of myositis with multi-morbid conditions. Initially treated in outpatient department without any positive change, he was later admitted to inpatient department of National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, and treated for 45 days. Merc. sol. 0/1 was given as the first prescription and repeated as required in the follow-up visits. Syphilinum 200 was given as an intercurrent remedy to address predominant syphilitic miasm. Abscess of myositis was cured, and diabetes and hypertension were under control. There was an improvement in sensorineural deafness in both ears, and his craving for alcohol was also reduced. The changes in outcome and causal attribution were assessed using the Modified Naranjo Criteria. The score was +9, close to the maximum (13), showing positive relationship between homoeopathic intervention and the outcome. This case proves the positive role of homoeopathic medicines intervention in treating non-healing abscess of myositis associated with multimorbidities.

Efficacy of Homoeopathic Ultra High Dilutions in management of Dysmenorrhoea: A Review

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, affects a substantial portion of women worldwide, with prevalence rates reaching up to 67 to 90% among young women. This condition, characterized by intense lower abdominal cramps and associated symptoms, has a significant impact on women's quality of life. Conventional treatments like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have limitations, leading many to explore alternative therapies such as homeopathy. Objective: This article reviews the effects of homeopathic treatments on dysmenorrhea patients and examines seven studies conducted in this context. Methods: Studies which meet the specific required criteria; involving dysmenorrhea and Homoeopathy and being published in peer-reviewed English-language scientific journals were only included. Various parameters, such as disease intensity scales, the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ), Pain Rating Scale (PRS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and quality of life (QoL) using the World Health Organization Quality of Life: Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) scale, numerical rating scale (NRS), and verbal multidimensional scoring system (VMSS), were evaluated. The results before and after treatment with homoeopathic high dilutions have been compared and summarized. Results: Clinical analysis and statistical data of reviewed studies reveal homeopathic high dilutions as effective for Primary Dysmenorrhea, reducing pain (VAS), improving quality of life (WHOQOL), and demonstrating safety, emphasizing their holistic potential.

Facilitating Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using Homeopathy in a Multi-Disciplinary Integrative Approach: Two Evidence-Based Case Reports.

A rising incidence of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in India has escalated the rate of lower limb amputations in the country. The present study aims to evaluate the potential healing properties of homeopathic medicines as a part of the integrative management of DFUs through two evidence-based case reports. Two patients with DFUs, identified as Wagner grade 2, having had diabetes for 12 years, were treated with individualized homeopathic medicine within a multi-disciplinary approach. Both cases were on oral hypoglycemic agents for managing blood sugar, continued their diabetic medication, and were advised to use regular wound dressings. The DFUs were assessed using the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) score at baseline and every 4 weeks until complete wound healing. Neuropathic changes were evaluated by the 10g monofilament tactile test, and the Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy-Causal Attribution Inventory (MONARCH) tool was used to assess the likelihood of there being a causal relationship between clinical improvement and the homeopathic intervention. The DFUs showed healing within 12 weeks, with a significant improvement in the PUSH score, though there was no change in tactile sensation as assessed by the monofilament test. The MONARCH tool yielded +9 in both cases, indicating the likelihood of a causal relationship between the clinical outcome and homeopathic intervention. The homeopathic medicines Arsenicum album and Lachesis respectively were found useful by each patient. Homeopathy appeared beneficial in facilitating the early healing of DFUs within a multi-disciplinary integrative approach.

Treatment of Nonbullous Impetigo with Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine MERCURIUS: An Evidence?based Case Report

Treatment of Nonbullous Impetigo with Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine MERCURIUS: An Evidence?based Case Report

Homoeopathic Management of Endometriosis: A Case Report

Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, known as endometrium, grows outside of the uterus. This can cause pain, inflammation and formation of adhesions. The common symptoms include pelvic pain, painful periods, heavy bleeding, dyspareunia and infertility. The cause of endometriosis is not fully understood but it is thought to be related to hormonal imbalances and genetics. Methods of treatment include medication, hormonal therapy and surgery. Homoeopathy is a holistic system of medicine which works on the principle of ‘like cures like’. The present case report depicts a case of 26 years old female patient suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding and pain during menses. Based on the totality of symptoms, individualized homoeopathic medicine Pulsatilla 200C was prescribed and the patient was recovered.

Management Of Hypothyroidism with Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine - A Case Report

Management Of Hypothyroidism with Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine - A Case Report

To Evaluate Clinically the Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Medicines in Various Psychiatric Disorders using Kents?s Repertory

To Evaluate Clinically the Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Medicines in Various Psychiatric Disorders using Kents?s Repertory

Prescriptions of homeopathic remedies at the expense of the German statutory health insurance from 1985 to 2021: scientific, legal and pharmacoeconomic analysis

The prescription of homeopathic remedies at the expense of the statutory health insurance (SHI) system in Germany has been criticized for years due to a lack of evidence. Now, on the planned abolition of the reimbursement of homeopathic medicines in Germany, the debate on this topic has been reignited. The aim of this paper is to show the costs and their development over time incurred by homeopathic remedies in the healthcare system from 1985 to 2021. For this purpose, 15 selected homeopathic medicines were chosen from the drug prescription report (Arzneiverordnungsreport) and analyzed with regard to their development of DDD (Defined Daily Dose) using data from the Wissenschaftliches Institut der Ortskrankenkassen (WidO, Scientific Institute of the General Local Health Insurance Funds) and compared with their respective rational pharmacological alternatives. The price comparison was based on the DDD costs and the pharmacy retail price of the smallest packaging in each case. The clinical study situation for the preparations was also analyzed. For this purpose, the clinical studies provided by the manufacturer and those on PubMed were divided into evidence levels and analyzed. In addition, the presentation of homeopathic remedies on company websites, in online pharmacies, in specialist information and package leaflets was analyzed with regard to side effects, interactions, indication, and information on the alleged effect/proof of efficacy. In many media, information on homeopathic medicines remained incomplete, and non-compliance with the Therapeutic Product Advertising Act (Heilmittelwerbegesetz) was noted. Naming of the products if often very suggestive, too. Manufacturers’ claims of efficacy go far beyond what can be considered proven in terms of evidence-based medicine and the quality of most clinical studies is poor. Homeopathic remedies are on average significantly more expensive than their rational pharmacological alternatives. Furthermore, DDD costs have continued to rise over the years analyzed. In aggregate, from a pharmacoeconomic, legal, and scientific perspective, abolition of reimbursement of homeopathic medicines in Germany at the expense of the SHI system is well justified.

Homoeopathy in Covid 19 Sequelae: A Case of Telogen Effluvium

Hair loss is one of the most prevalent complaints in patients shortly after being infected with Covid-19, reported more commonly in women. The most likely cause could be either the pathogenetic aspects or psychiatric complications of Covid-19, which can lead to the appearance or aggravation of hair loss. Homoeopathy has a vital role to play in such areas; where no specific therapeutic intervention is available in modern medicine especially when the disease is stress induced. Since Homoeopathy is the only healing science that takes care of the patient as a whole; the root cause, the physical and mental state of the patient along with the disease symptoms which individualizes the patient from one another are the basis of accurate and effective homoeopathic prescription. Following the cardinal principles, significant improvement and recovery was seen in such cases with homoeopathic remedies.

A prospective comparative study of the intraoperative difficulties during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients taking homeopathic medications for cholelithiasis versus cholelithiasis patients with no history of homeopathic medication

Background: Gallstone disease is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal diseases with a substantial burden to health-care systems. Patients present with right upper quadrant pain, dyspepsia, nausea or vomiting. Owing to the side effects of allopathic drugs, many patients resort to homeopathic treatment for relief of pain. There are several homeopathic drugs that decrease the pain of cholecystitis as well as high cholesterol in these patients but cannot cure them off the disease. Finally, they come to general surgeon for cholecystectomy. We have noticed that performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in these patients is difficult and time consuming. Aims and Objectives: To determine whether or not homeopathic medicine intake for treatment of cholelithiasis act as an independent factor that leads to intraoperative difficulties during LC. Materials and Methods: Study design: A prospective randomized comparative study. Study period: July 2022–December 2023 (18 months). Study groups: Group H = Patients with history of (H/O) intake of homeopathic medicines for treatment of cholelithiasis = 60 patients, Group N = Patients with no H/O homeopathic medicine intake = 60 patients. Results: Twenty-six (43.33%) patients in Group H and 11 (18.33%) patients in Group N had a difficult LC. 7 (11.67%) patients in Group H and 1 (1.67%) patient in Group N had dense adhesions around the gallbladder (GB). 13 (21.67%) patients of Group H and 3 (5%) patients of Group N had a Frozen Calot’s Triangle (fibrosis and difficult Calot’s triangle dissection). This was statistically significant. Conclusion: Our study proved that intake of homeopathic medications for the treatment of cholelithiasis leads to dense adhesions around GB as well as fibrotic adhesions leading to difficult Calot’s triangle dissection leading to a difficult LC.

A Case of a Comminuted Subcapital Fracture of the Humerus Treated with Classical Homeopathy

A Case of a Comminuted Subcapital Fracture of the Humerus Treated with Classical Homeopathy

Role of Drug Remedies in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Case Series

Introduction: ADHD is the most common neurobe havioral disorder in children which comprises of 3 types: inattentive/hyperactive-impulsive/combined type. There are varied drugs in homoeopathy belong ing to narcotic groups which seems to be effective in these type of cases. These groups have various alka loids whose main sphere of action is on CNS or PNS as stimulant, depressor or hypnotic. Case summary: Here, 3 cases are presented with different types of ADHD as diagnosed by Vanderbilt Diagnostic Scale. In all these cases homoeopathic drug remedies were prescribed on the basis of totality of symptoms. Marked improvement in all the cases substantiate the effectiveness of homoeopathy especially drug remedies in these type of behavioural problems when given constitutionally.

A Case of Alopecia Areata Treated with Individualized Homoeopathic Remedy

A Case of Alopecia Areata Treated with Individualized Homoeopathic Remedy

Management of a Case of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media with Homoeopathic Medicine Mercurius Solubilis - A Case Report

Introduction: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a long-standing infection of a part or whole of the middle ear cleft characterized by ear discharge and a permanent perforation. In homoeopathy, there are various medicines having a sphere of action on suppurative diseases. This is a show case of Mercurius solubilise Homoeopathic remedy for the case of CSOM: Mercurius solubilise is a black oxide of mercury. It affects the whole system, penetrating every organ and tissue and also has a wonderful effect on suppuration. Mercury, in both acute and subacute forms, is the only drug that effectively prevents suppuration. Case summary: This is the case of 24 yr old man who presented with CSOM and was successfully managed with individualized Homoeopathic medicine, Mercurius Solubilis 200c. The case was followed up with documentation of clinical symptoms and investigation findings. In this article, the ultimate aim is to provide the clinician with a homoeopathic tool in the management of CSOM after having satisfactory results in the case.

A Comparative Study of Homoeopathic Decimal Versus Centesimal Potency Medicine in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis

Background: Cervical spondylosis (CS) is a degenerative condition of the cervical spine found almost universally in persons over50 years of age. It has become one of the common problems globally.Methods: An experimental study was conducted on 60 patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All 60 cases of cervical spondylosis were randomized into 2 groups of 30 patients each. One group was prescribed with Individualized Homoeopathic medicine in decimal scale potency and the other group was prescribed with centesimal scale potencies of Individualized Homoeopathic medicine. The Remedy Response Evaluation Form was used to assess and interpret the follow up of the patients. The improvement of the patients was assessed by the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Result: Intra-group changes in NDI score were found statistically significant (P < 0.001, unpaired t test) group difference though favored centesimal against decimal. Conclusion: On statistical analysis, the p value was less than 0.001. Hence there is a significant difference between post treatment score of centesimal potency group as compared to decimal potency group. 

Protocol on Comparative evaluation of effectiveness of standard of care alone and in combination with homoeopathic treatment in COVID-19 related Rhino-orbito-cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM): A single blind, Randomized Controlled trial (Preprint)

Protocol on Comparative evaluation of effectiveness of standard of care alone and in combination with homoeopathic treatment in COVID-19 related Rhino-orbito-cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM): A single blind, Randomized Controlled trial (Preprint)

USAGE OF HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENTS FOR PLANT PATHOGEN CONTROL, AN OVERVIEW OF THE HISTORY AND TRENDS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

The extensive use of synthetic chemical fertilizers in agriculture is causing environmental problem. In this situation it is desirable to find out suitable agents, which would increase plant growth without compromising with the quality of food and of soil. This paper represents the history and trends of homeopathic drugs utilized in the control of plant pathogens in plant pathology. This method started with the pioneering work of kolisko in 1923 on wheat germination and Junker in 1928 on growth of microorganisms. Literature search on the Homeopathic drugs in the control of plant pathogens, which have shown the anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial properties have been reviewed in this present paper. From the literature during the present study the different homeopathic drugs were found were used in agriculture. The contents of the article cover all the scientific reports published in Agricultural sectorfrom 1966 to till dates. A total 120 papers have been reported from homeopathic treatments used in Agriculture. Amongst these Arsenicum album, Natrum muriaticum, Cina, Thujawere found as the most used compounds. The science of homeopathy has great potentials and could give a new direction that requires attention of the researchers in alternative agriculture. This review discusses the experimental evidence relating to the use of homeopathic drugs in plant pathology, with view to assess the potential of homeopathy in agriculture.

Action of Carduus marianus 6cH on Hepatopathy and Gallstone in Ambystoma mexicanum (Axolotl): Case Report.

Carduus marianus is a Mediterranean plant used for treating liver diseases. One of its properties is that it inhibits fat peroxidation, which can contribute toward the prevention of metabolites that are harmful to the liver. The aim of this study was to describe the treatment of fatty liver disease in an axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). An approximately 6-year-old female specimen of A. mexicanum, of length 21 cm and weight 153 g, presented edema in the rostral region and inappetence. Ultrasound showed hepatopathy and a gallbladder stone. A globule of C. marianus 6cH was diluted in 30 mL distilled water and administered in spray form over the animal twice a day. Twenty days after the beginning of the treatment, improvement of the facial edema and return of appetite were observed. Ultrasound showed improvement in the appearance of the liver and reduction in the size of the gallstone. The Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy score was +9 in this case, thus suggesting a causal relationship between the use of homeopathic medicine and the clinical outcome. C. marianus 6cH appeared to be effective in treating fatty liver disease and gallstone in this specimen of A. mexicanum.

Arsenicum Album in Bronchitis Treatment: A Homeopathic Perspective

Bronchitis is one of the common conditions for frequent hospital visit. Homeopathy is much to offer in this condition not only in the active phase of illness, where it acts by providing prompt relief of the symptoms, but it is also capable of checking the further predisposition to these condition in sensitive individuals. Bronchitis is a common condition affect the people. Bronchitis is inflammation of bronchial tube. The cause is smoking, air pollution, viral and bacterial infection. The symptoms are dry cough, sneezing, running nose, chest compression or pain, body pain, chills, mild fever, wheezing, vomiting, sore throat. In this study 5 cases of bronchitis with symptoms of Arsenicum album. Potency was selected according to the susceptibility and improvement was accessed by their intensity of symptoms before and after treatment. After Prescribing Arsenicum album 200 in water dose for 5 patients within 4 to 5 days of treatment patients exhibited healthy enhancement in precinct symptoms, sternness of grumbles full-fledged and rest. Thus homoeopathic medicine paves a greater role in curing bronchitis and its associated diseases.