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Wood, Petra. "Homeopathic Cancer Drugs: Oncology Materia Medica." Homœopathic Links 31, no. 02 (June 2018): 168. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1654692.
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Wittenburg, Christine, and Jean Ellen Duckworth. "Comparison of aluminum toxicology and homeopathic Alumina: a mixed methods study." International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206 17, no. 1 (July 22, 2021): 08–09. http://dx.doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v17i1.897.
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Toxicology forms part of homeopathy. The founder of homeopathy, Samuel Hahnemann, incorporated many toxicological symptoms in his Materia Medica. These symptoms are part of the information homeopathic practitioners relay on to choose the appropriate medication for their patients. This medication is administered in form of ultra-high dilutions. Hahnemann also developed Materia Medica on the base of provings done with high diluted substances only – simply because these substances did not have a known toxicology at his time. Alumina is one of these substances. Today we possess a reliable toxicology of aluminum and its compounds. The objective of this study was to determine the grade of concordance between homeopathic (highly diluted) Alumina and aluminum toxicology. A striking concordance will add to evidence of homeopathically potentized substances.
The present was a literature-based investigation conducted from a phenomenologist stance. The design is a novel one. Symptoms of aluminum intoxication were obtained from case reports published in scholarly journals. 70 original research articles containing case-reports of 5 aluminum-induced diseases served for the extraction of over 300 symptoms. These symptoms were compared to Hahnemann´s Alumina proving symptoms.
A review of modern investigations of the toxic effects of aluminum showed that the conventional medical paradigm and basic science are just starting to explore the huge number of noxious effects the metal has on human, animal and plant health. Qualitative explorations of the relevant homeopathic literature (toxicology in homeopathy and Alumina in randomized controlled trials) resulted in the finding that toxicology plays a minor role in modern homeopathy and that Alumina has been poorly investigated.
The result of the quantitative part of this study – the comparison of proving and toxicology obtained from clinical cases – shows an uneven picture. It leads to only partly significant concordances between symptoms from both sources which are strong in core areas of Alumina´s remedy action while the overall comparison shows a coincidence of 50.76% (39.76% for symptoms probably produced by UHDs).
This study has to be seen as a pilot for a literature-based proof of the evidence of homeopathic potencies. There remains much to be done, especially in the realm of homeopathic proving and its design. Hahnemann´s procedure – to rely on sensible provers – should be reconsidered. The reproving of Alumina should be envisaged.
Keywords: Homeopathy, proving, toxicology, homeopathic pathogenetic trial (HPT), Alumina, aluminum
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Teixeira, Marcus Zulian. "Brief Homeopathic Pathogenetic Experimentation: A Unique Educational Tool in Brazil." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 6, no. 3 (2009): 407–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nem128.
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In homeopathy, many difficulties are encountered in understanding theoretical presuppositions because they represent different paradigms from those of hegemonic science. In our medical school, we developed a brief homeopathic pathogenetic experimentation course to be added as curricular content and a didactic method in homeopathic disciplines to add practical experience to the theoretical approach of homeopathic presuppositions. In accordance with the premises laid out by Hahnemann, the father of homeopathy, brief pathogenetic experimentation was offered on a voluntary basis for students who were free of chronic diseases and who had not regularly used medication in the last 3 months. The clinical test, either crossed or sequential (randomized and blind), was used as a study model. Single weekly doses of a homeopathic medicine of 30 cH or placebo were taken by participants during 4 weeks after which crossover of the experimented substances took place for another 4 weeks. Polycrest medicines were used so that symptoms developed by the participants could be compared to those described in Homeopathic Materia Medica. Thirty-three of the 50 students who studied homeopathy as an elective discipline over the last 4 years at the School of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (FMUSP) participated. Participants described symptoms according to specific methodology including many comments with peculiar characteristics and notable idiosyncrasies. All these students endorsed the course because it contributed to their understanding of how dynamized substances produced symptoms in healthy participants as well as the cure of symptoms according to the casual similitude principle. Brief homeopathic pathogenetic experimentation proved to be an effective method to observe the idiosyncratic manifestations of human individuality based on qualitative methodology, thus building a basis of understanding of homeopathy.
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Block, Janice. "Nineteenth-Century Homeopathic Materia Medica Texts Predict Source Materials Whose Physiological Actions Influence Thyroid Activity." Homeopathy 108, no. 03 (March 14, 2019): 214–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1677704.
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Introduction The homeopathic materia medica contains hundreds of thousands of observations collected over the course of two centuries. It includes both clinical observations of potentized medicines and observations of the actions of potentized medicines on healthy subjects (provings). This current study was undertaken to determine the degree to which observations within the materia medica were associated with the physiological mechanisms for thyroid activity-inhibiting substances in their undiluted state. Materials and Methods Four specific symptoms for iodine deficiency were selected to describe the hypothyroid state: (1) generalized aggravation by or sensitivity to cold; (2) chronic painless hoarseness; (3) goiter; (4) painless diffuse non-scarring alopecia. Symptom representation for the four selected symptoms within the homeopathic materia medica was compared for 2 halogen inhibitors, for 3 substances that influence thyroid hormone target tissues, for 6 substances known or suspected to increase thyroid-stimulating hormone or decrease thyroid hormone levels, and for 11 substances not known to inhibit thyroid activity. To avoid knowledge bias, only those compilations of materia medica whose publication dates preceded the discoveries of crucial aspects of thyroid physiology were used as source materials for investigation. Results Homeopathic medicines derived from 11 substances with mechanisms for inhibition of thyroid activity were more likely to exhibit selected symptoms than the medicines derived from the 11 substances without known physiological mechanisms for thyroid activity inhibition. The difference between groups was analyzed via the Mann–Whitney non-parametric U test and was statistically significant to p < 0.01. After observations obtained from provings alone were removed from analysis, the difference remained significant to p < 0.01. Only the two halogen inhibitors of iodine (bromine and fluoric acid) and one of the influencers of thyroid hormone target tissue (calcium carbonate) were significantly goitrogenic. Conclusions With respect to thyroid activity inhibition, there is a statistically significant association between observations recorded within the homeopathic materia medica and the expected physiological mechanisms for the corresponding undiluted substances.
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Lees, P., L. Pelligand, M. Whiting, D. Chambers, P.-L. Toutain, and M. L. Whitehead. "Comparison of veterinary drugs and veterinary homeopathy: part 1." Veterinary Record 181, no. 7 (August 11, 2017): 170–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/vr.104278.
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For many years after its invention around 1796, homeopathy was widely used in people and later in animals. Over the intervening period (1796-2016) pharmacology emerged as a science from Materia Medica (medicinal materials) to become the mainstay of veterinary therapeutics. There remains today a much smaller, but significant, use of homeopathy by veterinary surgeons. Homeopathic products are sometimes administered when conventional drug therapies have not succeeded, but are also used as alternatives to scientifically based therapies and licensed products. The principles underlying the veterinary use of drug-based and homeopathic products are polar opposites; this provides the basis for comparison between them. This two-part review compares and contrasts the two treatment forms in respect of history, constituents, methods of preparation, known or postulated mechanisms underlying responses, the legal basis for use and scientific credibility in the 21st century. Part 1 begins with a consideration of why therapeutic products actually work or appear to do so.
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Bricarello, Patrizia, and Edaciano Leandro Lösch. "Homeopathic repertorization in vegetables: a case study for the bell pepper culture (Capsicum annuum L, Solanaceae)." International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206 20, no. 2-3 (June 2, 2021): 24–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v20i2-3.1089.
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Abstract: Background Anamnesis and homeopathic repertorization are important steps for the collection of symptoms and for the selection of the suitable medicine to cure vegetables presenting pathologies or changes in homeostasis. Aims The objective of this study was to carry out observation, anamnesis and homeopathic repertorization of bell pepper plants and its cultivation environment and select the simillimum medicine for the culture. Methods The study was performed at the Research and Extension Center in Agroecology of Ressacada Experimental Farm - Center of Agrarian Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) in Florianópolis, Brazil. The selection of symptoms were based on the characteristics of the diseases observed in the plants and modalized by evidenced characteristics in the environment. Symptoms were chosen by the mechanical method without hierarchization, and without a master symptom, and after their analogy with the symptoms described in the Homeopathic Materia Medica. Results The choice for Calcarea carbonica and Sulphur drugs was based on the number of covered symptoms and the score obtained during the digital repertorization performed by the software HomeoPro®. The chosen potency, 30 CH, was based on the miasmatic magnitude presented by the symptoms. Conclusion The analogy of symptoms found in the agricultural organism with the symptoms described in the Homeopathic Materia Medica presents a promising path for choosing medicine for the cure of diseases in vegetables. The choice of the appropriate homeopathic medicine for agricultural crops must represent the symptomatic totality presented by the plant and by the environment in the homeopathic repertorization.
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Ruiz, G., J.-L. Torres, O. Michel, and R. Navarro. "Homeopathic effect on heart rate variability." British Homeopathic Journal 88, no. 03 (July 1999): 106–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/homp.1999.0294.
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AbstractWe record ECGs from healthy human subjects during 24-h long intervals, using ambulatory equipment. We calculate from the data various parameters, searching for those that change in a clear and systematic way under a homoepathic stimulus, (Strophantus hispidus 30 c). The energy fraction at high frequencies in the power spectrum of heart rate variability fulfills this condition, and we are able to interpret our results in a way consistent with the information on this medicine in the homeopathic Materia Medica.
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Kara, Shamini, and Gyandas Wadhwani. "Two Clinical Experiences with a New Sarcode: Potentised Mitral Valve in LM Potencies." Homœopathic Links 31, no. 04 (December 2018): 241–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1677545.
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AbstractSarcodes are an important part of homeopathic materia medica, but their use is ambiguous. Mitral valve is yet another addition to the list but lacking in guidelines for therapeutic application based on homoeopathic drug proving data. Two clinical cases are outlined that empirically received potentised mitral valve in ascending LM potencies and experienced an improved quality of life that was corroborated with outcome in relation to impact of daily living (ORIDL). Potentised mitral valve may be a valuable addition to our materia medica after it has been proved according to homoeopathic guidelines.
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Paul, John. "Differential Analysis of Homeopathic Medicines Attributed to Pride." Homœopathic Links 31, no. 03 (September 2018): 184–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1669958.
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AbstractPride is a secondary emotion that is felt when self-image in the society is at stake. This social emotion is classified into authentic and hubristic pride. Platinum, Palladium, Gratiola, Staphysagria, Sulphur, Lachesis and Veratrum album are few remedies of prime importance mentioned in the homeopathic Materia Medica pertinent to pride. The expression of pride in all the remedies has a particular characteristic feature individualising each remedy. An attempt is made to differentiate the homeopathic medicines attributed to pride in light of modern psychology.
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Gypser, Klaus-Henning. "The Necessity and Procedure of the Revision of the Homeopathic Materia Medica." Homoeopathic Links 25, no. 01 (March 2012): 9–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1298195.
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Gnaiger-Rathmanner, J., A. Schneider, B. Loader, M. Böhler, M. Frass, S. R. Singer, and M. Oberbaum. "Petroleum: a series of 25 cases." Homeopathy 97, no. 02 (April 2008): 83–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.homp.2008.03.002.
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This study is based on 25 well documented reports of cases which responded well to treatment with Petroleum. Materia medica data were compared with results in contemporary clinical practice. Many patients had characteristic skin problems; children often had recurrent or chronic upper respiratory tract problems. The most prominent mental feature is a quiet, withdrawn or stubborn disposition. The mental symptoms may be difficult to recognise.Detailed documentation in daily practice can be helpful for preserving data of the effect of a medicine; confirmation of statements given in materia medica; improving understanding of homeopathic medicines and differentiating the indications for medicines.
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Richardson-Boedler, C. "The widow spider Latrodectus tredecimguttatus: source of the remedy Tarentula hispanica?" British Homeopathic Journal 90, no. 01 (January 2001): 44–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/homp.1999.0456.
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AbstractThe European wolf spider, Lycosa tarentula, said to have caused the historical phenomenon of ‘tarantism’, is the official medicinal source of the homeopathic remedy Tarentula hispanica. Yet, scientific evidence links the spider's venomous effects with mild necrotic and minor systemic effects that contrast with the proving symptoms of Tarentula hispanica which show a cerebral and neural component. A comparative investigation by use of toxicological, clinical findings, supported by modern and antique biological texts, as well as homeopathic materia medica, traces the source of the remedy Tarentula hispanica to the Mediterranean widow spider Latrodectus tredecimguttatus, thus warranting a re-evaluation of pharmacological preparation.
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Nayak, Chaturbhuja, Lex Rutten, Munmun Koley, Subhranil Saha, Mousumi Roy, Sk Abbas, Simantini Ghosh, et al. "Assessment of Likelihood Ratio for Four Contact Dermatitis Symptoms of Vinca Minor." Homeopathy 107, no. 03 (May 21, 2018): 209–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1654713.
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Background Contact dermatitis (CD) is a frequently occurring medical condition, for which Vinca minor (VM) is one of the recommended homeopathic medicines. However, the symptoms indicating this medicine have not yet been assessed systematically. Likelihood ratio (LR), based on Bayesian statistics, may yield better estimation of a medicine's indication than the existing method of entry of symptoms into materia medica and repertories. Methods We investigated LRs of four CD symptoms of VM: (1) great sensitiveness of skin, with redness and soreness from slightest rubbing; (2) weeping eczema with foul, thick crusts; (3) itching amelioration in open air; and (4) CD of scalp. An observational, prospective, patient-outcome study was conducted in five different practice settings on 390 CD patients over 18 months using three outcomes—Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital Outcome Scale (GHHOS), Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD), and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), assessed at baseline, after 3 and 6 months. The LR of each of the four symptoms was estimated as per the patient-rated outcomes on GHHOS. Results Seventy-four VM and 316 non-VM cases were analyzed. Estimated LRs were as follows: symptom 1, 1.29 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.65 to 2.60); symptom 2, 1.48 (95% CI: 0.80 to 2.74); symptom 3, 1.70 (95% CI: 0.94 to 3.07); symptom 4, 1.36 (95% CI: 0.74 to 2.51). There were statistically significant reductions in SCORAD and DLQI scores over 3 and 6 months. Conclusion There was insufficient evidence to attribute any of the four assessed symptoms clearly to VM. Though non-significant, a high LR was observed for “itching amelioration in open air” (symptom 3). Symptoms in the homeopathic materia medica for VM are perhaps over-represented. More research of this nature is warranted.
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Ostermann, Thomas, Marc Malik, and Christa Raak. "The use of Extensible Markup Language (XML) to create a mobile homeopathic materia medica." European Journal of Integrative Medicine 8 (September 2016): 36–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.08.088.
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Block, Janice. "Nineteenth-Century Homeopathic Repertories Predict Increased Urinary Excretion of Bile in Cholestasis but Not in Non-Cholestatic Infant Jaundice." Homeopathy 108, no. 04 (July 22, 2019): 270–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1691835.
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Introduction There are two types of bilirubin: conjugated bilirubin, prevalent in cholestatic jaundice, and unconjugated bilirubin, prevalent in hematologic jaundice. Conjugated bilirubin is water soluble and is excreted in urine, whereas unconjugated bilirubin is neither water soluble nor excreted in urine. Homeopathic repertories published prior to the discovery of the two types of bilirubin in 1913 present an opportunity to test the reliability of homeopathic repertories and associated materia medica. If procedures involved in the collecting of homeopathic observations are reliable, then in repertories published prior to 1913, medicines listed for cholestatic jaundice should exhibit a stronger association with urine bile than medicines listed for hematologic jaundice. Materials and Methods In three repertories published prior to 1913, medicines associated with jaundice were further classified into groups labeled “Cholestatic” or “Infant, mostly hematologic”. Medicines were identified as “Cholestatic” if associated with both white/clay-colored stool and liver/gallbladder symptoms. Medicines were identified as “Infant, mostly hematologic” if associated with infant jaundice without meeting criteria for the “Cholestatic” group. Controls were medicines appearing in Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. Each category was assessed for green urine—usually reflective of bile in urine. Results In Knerr's repertory, the “Cholestatic” group demonstrated a significantly greater association with green urine than controls (p < 0.05, Fisher's exact test), whereas the “Infant, mostly hematologic” group did not differ significantly from controls. For Lippe's and Boenninghausen's repertories, statistical significance was not demonstrated. Across repertories, the overall weighted pooled odds ratio (OR) demonstrated significance in the association between the “Cholestatic” group and green urine (OR, 2.384; 95% confidence interval, 1.234 to 4.607), whereas the “Infant, mostly hematologic” group was similar to that of controls (OR, 0.754; 95% confidence interval, 0.226 to 2.514). Conclusions Based on the presence or absence of bile in the urine, homeopathic repertories from the 19th century can distinguish between disease processes involving conjugated bilirubin and disease processes involving unconjugated bilirubin.
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Anpat, Ashok V., and Viplav N. Kavishwar. "Importance of “Kent Repertory” and “concept of Modality” towards the analysis of case of Diseases." Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics 9, no. 4-s (August 30, 2019): 832–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v9i4-s.3427.
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The use of homoeopathic medicine requires skilful observation of specific characteristics feature of case of disease, to resolve it within the shortest period of time. While dealing with acute as well as chronic cases, requires focus attention of homeopathic physician on characteristic features of the case. Modalities are the one of the characteristic symptoms which helps to find prescribing totality in the case of disease. Most of the time these characteristic features are voluntarily narrated by patient himself or observed by homoeopathic physician. In this regards the homoeopathic text named 'repertory of homoeopathic materia medica' offers better and easy way to find the rubric of modalities within shortest period of time that helps to examine specific cases appropriately. Present article described the importance of “Kent repertory” and concept of modalities towards the analysis of case of diseases.
Keywards: Homoeopathic, Modalities, Materia Medica, Repertory
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Shah, Rajesh. "Quantitative and Qualitative Pathogenetic Indices for Review of Data Derived from Homeopathic Pathogenetic Trials." Homeopathy 107, no. 04 (August 25, 2018): 274–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1668536.
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Introduction Analysis of data derived from homeopathic pathogenetic trials (HPTs, homeopathic drug provings) has been a challenge. Most parts of the homeopathic pharmacopeia were sourced from Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura (1825–1833), TF Allen's Encyclopedia (1874) and Constantine Hering's Materia Medica (1879–1891), well before randomised controlled trials were in use. As a result, such studies and their outcomes harbour a large risk of inclusion of unreliable symptoms. Aims and Objective The main purpose of this article is to introduce Quantitative and Qualitative Pathogenetic Indices to improve the method of analysis of symptoms. Materials and Methods The data from HPTs for human immunodeficiency virus nosode, hepatitis C nosode, capsaicin alkaloids (capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin) and hydroquinone (HQ) were extracted and analysed in terms of novel Qualitative and Quantitative Pathogenetic Indices. Taken into the consideration were the qualitative aspect of a symptom (i.e. its intensity), and the quantitative aspect by calculating the number of symptoms per volunteer per day. The pathogenetic effects and data evaluation indices were calculated for each HPT. A comparison was made of symptoms of verum versus placebo provers in terms of their quantity and quality. Results Four HPTs involving 81 volunteers (56 on verum and 25 on placebo) generated 555 symptoms or pathogenetic effects (excluding run-in phase symptoms), of which 448 (81%) were reported by volunteers who were in the verum arm, and 107 (19%) were reported by volunteers on placebo. The overall mean incidence of pathogenetic effects for the four HPTs was thus 8 per verum prover and 4.28 per placebo prover. The corresponding mean Quantitative Pathogenetic Index was 0.23 symptoms per volunteer per day for the verum arm and 0.12 symptoms per volunteer per day for the placebo arm. The overall mean incidence of pathogenetic effects in the run-in phase was less. The overall mean Qualitative Pathogenetic Index (number of symptoms, of a given intensity, per volunteer per day) for the verum arm was 0.09 versus 0.05 for the placebo arm. Conclusion The symptoms exhibited by volunteers in the verum arm were more numerous and more intense than those in the placebo arm. An innovative and logical method of reporting of symptoms and analysis has been introduced by the use of these pathogenetic indices, which can be used in future as measurement tools for analysis of data from HPTs.
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Ashikhmina, Margarita. "Specificity and sensitivity as important parameters of the pattern of the homeopathic remedy." International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206 17, no. 2 (July 16, 2021): 31–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v17i2.937.
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Aim: To assess the opportunity of use specificity (Sp) and sensitivity (Se) - indicators that are generally accepted for any diagnostic method - in homeopathy.
Methodology: Analysis of comprehensions Specificity and Sensitivity in context of homeopathic knowledge.
Results and discussions: In homeopathy, as in mathematics, patterns are identified through research, the main resources: provings, cases, repertory data, Materia Medica, and source information. S. Bohger wrote: “not all symptoms are equivalent”, “peculiar characteristics should be distinguished from the general series”. Considering the different facets in the general pattern of any remedy, we can see that the weight and diagnostic significance of each facet are different. Each facet of the pattern can be characterized by specificity (Sp) and sensitivity (Se) – indicators that are generally accepted for any diagnostic method. Specificity in medicine is the ability of the diagnostic method (facet of the pattern) not to give false positive results in the absence of disease (i.e., not to point to another remedy). Sp shows to what degree this parameter is typical for this remedy. It is defined as the proportion of the truly negative results of healthy individuals in the group under examination (i.e., the more often the facet is found in other remedies, the lower the specificity is). E.g., the Sp of sore throat for Hepar sulphur is how rarely the sore throat will be met in all other cases, except Hepar sulphur). Sensitivity is the ability of the diagnostic method (certain facet of the pattern) to give the correct result (to identify the remedy), which is defined as the proportion of true positive results among all tests performed (i.e., how often this facet of the pattern appears in this remedy compared to others). The Se reflects how often this pattern theme (symptom) occurs among all cases of this remedy, for example, how often we will find the sore throat among all cases of Hepar sulphur. The key symptoms, corresponding to the leading symptoms of the remedy, so-called “grains of gold” in homeopathy, can be attributed to highly specific parameters: they “valuable, few and hidden”, and as the “key to the lock” opening the whole case. Obviously, the key symptoms should have both high Sp and sufficient Se to be some kind of a visiting card of the remedy. Concomitant symptoms can be attributed to sensitive parameters, they complement the overall picture of the remedy, but they cannot be relied on in the decisive choice of the remedy (due to their low specificity).
Conclusion: Sp and Se can use for description basic homeopathic terms and concepts and show diagnostic contribution of individual parameters in total pattern of the homeopathic remedy on different levels of disease.
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Shah, Y. "Plant derived glycoside Ouabain represents the active pharmaceutical ingredient of strophanthus gratus, a heart remedy from the homeopathic materia medica." Allgemeine Homöopathische Zeitung 262, no. 02 (March 21, 2017): 2–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0037-1601207.
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Vervarcke, Anne. "Simplifying Homeopathy." Homœopathic Links 31, no. 02 (June 2018): 097–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1654679.
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AbstractAfter the initial enthusiasm in the homeopathic community about the exciting progress and expansion since the 1980s, the sobering fact seems to be that we evolved in the direction of such sophistication that our dear system becomes unmanageable. We did our inner work, try to balance things that were somehow off but still the plain fact is that we are still crushed under too much information. And there is no way to stop it! We are only at the beginning of exploring and including every single species on the planet and beyond in our Materia Medica. But we've already come to a point where even the fastest and most extensive software programs won't help us solve a case. In this article, I argue that we need to boil down the overwhelming bulk of data to clear, simple and reliable pointers to large groups and then smaller groups. The best way to do this is adding the ‘context’ in the analysis. Though often overlooked it turns out to be solid information. The first distinction in a case analysis could be between the Second Dimension (Rocks and Stones, Gems, Bacteria, Viruses, Sarcodes) and the Third Dimension groups (Plants, Animal and Fungi) and often the context will decide. Some information on these groups is given, in an attempt to make homeopathy manageable again without losing its refinement.
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Quraishi, Haider Ali, Naquibul Islam, Arsheed Iqbal, Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Jameel Ahmed, Syed Sabahat Ashraf, and Qamar Alam Khan. "Therapeutical and medicinal properties of Neem (Azadirachta indica) in context of Unani system of medicine: a review study." Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics 8, no. 6-s (December 15, 2018): 394–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v8i6-s.2141.
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Neem is very important medicinal plant which is used to treat different diseases in Unani System of Medicine as well as traditional system of medicine (Ayurveda, Homeopathic Chines and European “Materia Medica”). The use of traditional medicine and medicinal plants in most developing countries, as a normative basis for the maintenance of good health, has been widely observed. In the last century, approximately 130 pharmaceutical products have been discovered based on the information obtained from the traditional scientist and physician. The importance of the neem tree has been recognized by the US National Academy of Sciences, which publish a report in 1992 entiteled ‘Neem- a tree for solving global problems’. The scientific name of neem, Azadirachta indica, is derived from the Persian, Azad means “Free” dirakht means “tree” I-Hindi means “of Indian Origin” .Hence it literally means “the free tree of India”. The Chemical principles from natural sources have become much simpler and have contributed significantly to the development of new drugs from medicinal plants and because of these facts the domain market for plant derived chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, flavor’s, and color ingredients, alone exceeds several billion dollars per year. The present review highlights a Unani medicine literature as well as scientific on taxonomical, botanical, and pharmacological discussion on Neem.
Keywords: Neem, Azadirachta indica, Unani Medicine, Nim.
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Sukul, Nirmal Chandra, Tandra Sarkar, Atheni Konar, Indrani Chakraborty, Achintya Singha, Dipanwita Majumdar, and Anirban Sukul. "Raman spectroscopy reveals distinctive features of drugs at ultra high dilution." International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206 15, no. 4 (August 18, 2021): 39–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v15i4.866.
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            Drugs at ultra high dilution (UHD) have been used in homeopathy for a couple of centuries. The central theme in homeopathic Materia Medica is that each drug has its own distinctive features which need to be matched with the symptoms of a patient for eliciting therapeutic response. However, UHD’s very often (above 12 cH) cross the Avogadro number, and are, therefore, devoid of original drug molecules. How do they maintain their individual identity ? This study aims to address this pertinent question.
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            The medium of UHD’s is ethanol water. It is thought that water structures in a UHD carry the identity of the drug and its rank of dilution. The objective is to decipher the exact nature of water structure in UHD’s of different drugs by laser Raman spectroscopy.
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            Six homeopathic drugs and their control ethanol, all in 90% ethanol v/v, were used in the study. For Sulphur and Natrum mur, potencies used were 30 cH, 200 cH and 1000 cH, and for Calcarea carb and Sepia the potencies were 8 cH, 202 cH and 1002 cH. In addition to the four drugs we also used X-ray and Magnetis poli ambo which did not originate from any substance by exposure of ethanol water to X radiation and strong magnetic field.For this we could use their mother tinctures as well as ultrahigh dilutions(potencies) like 8cH, 14cH and 32cH. The potencies used for ethanol control were 8 cH, 14cH, 32cH and 20 cH. Raman spectra of all the potencies of 6 drugs, ethanol control and pure water were taken in the wave number region of 2400-4200 cm-1. All the samples were reduced to 25% ethanol by adding appropriate volume of water to each of them before taking the spectra. The mother tinctures MT of X-ray and Magnetis were studied.
The intensity ratio of vibration frequencies between 3200 cm-1Â and 3420 cm-1Â (R1) and that between 3620 cm-1Â and 3420 cm-1Â (R2) were calculated for each UHD of the samples.
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All the UHD’s of the drugs and the control tested show difference in intensities in the stretching vibrations of CH and OH groups. The three UHD’s from low to high ranks of both Natrum mur and Sulphur show negative relationship with respect to R1 values, and positive one concerning  R2 values. R1 values for 3 UHD’s of Calcarea carb and Sepia show negative and positive relationships, respectively. In case of R2 values the relationship in 3 UHD’s is 81002 for Calcarea carb, and 8>202
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Fraser, Peter. "Hagiographic Materia Medica." Homœopathic Links 31, no. 01 (March 2018): 005–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1637756.
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AbstractThe medieval practice of invoking the intercession of particular Saints bears a fundamental similarity to the principles of homeopathy. The Golden Legend ‘Lives of the Saints’ is akin to our Materia Medica. Some remedy pictures connect to a Saint's story and understanding that story helps in understanding the remedy.
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Golden, Isaac. "An Example of Issues of Editorial Bias Confronting Questioning Researchers." Homœopathic Links 29, no. 02 (June 2016): 117–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1582465.
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This brief review gives an example of how editorial decisions can influence material presented in medical journals, leaving readers with an incomplete and therefore misleading view of important medical issues. It also gives a possible window into bias against homeopathic practitioners by editors of medical journals.
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Kokornaczyk, Maria Olga, and Stephan Baumgartner. "Review of crystallization processes applied for diagnosis and homeopathic research." International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206 15, no. 4 (August 18, 2021): 30–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v15i4.860.
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Background: The present study makes part of the project ‘Systematic Review of Crystallization Processes Applied for Medical Purposes (SyRCrysMed)’. SyRCrysMed is planned to lead to a publication of three review articles: (i) on crystallization of blood and its derivatives (serum, plasma) for diagnostic purposes, (ii) on crystallization of other biological fluids for diagnostic purposes, and (iii) on crystallization applied to homeopathy (both, basic and clinical research).
Medical crystallization is a wide, however fragmented and little known field of science. It embraces different crystallization methodologies and applications. The commune scope of most of the crystallization-based methods is to access a more complex (or different) kind of information on the diagnosed/analyzed subject than it is possible by the use of conventional methods. The underlying thought to this analysis possibility provided by crystallization is that crystallization is an extremely sensitive process and is able to visualize not only the material dimension of the sample (e.g. composition), but also immaterial forces (e.g. force-like effects, sample’s vitality). This sensitivity of crystallization encouraged some researchers (both in the past and nowadays) to apply this process also in homeopathic research. Here we present a first summary of the crystallization-based methodologies with focus on these applied in homeopathy.
Materials and methods: 177 articles, books, and book chapters on medical crystallization have been collected from scientific databases, university libraries, and the library at the Goetheanum in Dornach/Switzerland. The collected literature was divided into experimental studies and other literature. All methodologies described in the experimental studies were summarized in accordance to following criteria: type of the biological fluid, dilution degree of the fluid in the crystallizing solution, presence and type of reagent in the crystallizing solution, amount of the crystallizing solution per pattern, type of diagnosed disorder, and sensitivity and specificity of the method.
Results: The different diagnostic methodologies concerned mainly the crystallization of blood, plasma, serum and saliva, however also tears, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, vaginal mucosa, and sweat were used. The concentration of the sample in the crystallizing solution ranged from 100% to trace amounts. In case of diluted samples additions of salts, amino acids, neurotransmitters were used. The volume of the crystallization solution per pattern ranged from 3 μl to 6ml. The evaporation took place on a glass surface in forms of droplets, smears, or on round dishes (10cm diameter). The methodologies were applied for the diagnoses of cancer (different types and stages, including pre-symptomatic diagnosis), other diseases (e.g. diabetes, hepatitis B&C, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, Sjogren’s syndrome, gastro-intestinal disorders, colon polyps, senile dementia), and physiological stages (fertility days and pregnancy in women, differences before and after physical activity). Finally, the mean sensitivity of the methods amounted to 82.1% (from 40.6% to 100%) and the mean specificity to 84.9% (from 62.3% to 96.7%).
In overall the experimental methodologies can be divided into following groups:
- Evaporation of droplets of an undiluted biological fluid,
- Evaporation of droplets of a diluted biological fluid with addition of salts,
- Evaporation of droplets of a diluted biological fluid with addition of salts and amino acids,
- Evaporation of droplets containing salts, amino acids and neurotransmitters,
- Evaporation of droplets of a watery solution of ashes of a biological fluid (spagyric crystallization),
- Evaporation of films/smears of an undiluted biological fluid (ferning tests),
- Evaporation of larger amounts of crystallizing solution of a strongly diluted biological fluid with addition of copper chloride placed on dishes (Pfeiffer’s crystallization),
Within the analyzed literature there were 10 works on crystallization applied for homeopathy. They concerned three different crystallization approaches, all characterized by a low concentration of the analyzed sample in the crystallization solution (from 1% to trace amounts), or even its absence. These methodologies, besides blood, concerned also plant models and crystallization of the homeopathic preparations by themselves (without a biological sample). In these approaches the crystallization took place with or without the addition of a reagent (salt).
Summary & Conclusions: Our preliminary results indicate that crystallization based methods might constitute in future valid, non-invasive, and cost-saving tools enabling, inter alia, pre-symptomatic cancer diagnosis. The studies on crystallization based methods applied to homeopathic research point at a great potential of these methodologies for both basic research and possibly also clinical applications and screening tests.
Disclosure Information: The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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Manojlović, Mia, Ana Tomas, Milica Paut-Kusturica, Veljko Ćućuz, Ivor Kolarski, Dragana Zaklan, Kristina Stepanović, and Olga Horvat. "Self-medication for dysmenorrhea among Serbian medical students." Hospital Pharmacology - International Multidisciplinary Journal 8, no. 2 (2021): 1058–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/hpimj2102058m.
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Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common disorder in women, with a significant impact on quality of life. Aim: The objective of this academic study was to investigate the severity of dysmenorrhea in female students of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, to estimate the self-medication prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea, to identify the most commonly used conventional, herbal, homeopathic remedies and manner of their usage, as well as non-pharmacological measures in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Material and Methods: This study was performed on a random sample of 100 respondents from different departments of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, from December 1st to December 15th, 2016. The data were obtained by using a standardized questionnaire. Results: The sample included 59 female medical students and 41 female students of the other study groups. Most of the respondents had medium expressed symptoms due to dysmenorrhea (48.0%). The most common symptoms were cramps and pain in the lower abdomen, anxiety, and appetite changes. 11% of respondents were absent from classes at the university minimum one day of each menstrual cycle, because of dysmenorrhea. 66% of respondents used drugs due to symptoms of dysmenorrhea. The most commonly used group of drugs were non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (75.76%), primarily ibuprofen (53.03%), and diclofenac (10.61%). Self-medication prevalence was 48.48%. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, dysmenorrhea symptoms significantly impact the quality of life.
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Flägel, Kristina. "Medical Students’ Attitudes, Experiences and Future Perspectives on Complementary Medicine - an Exploratory Study." Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine 7, no. 2 (May 28, 2021): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.24966/acim-7562/100151.
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To conclude, universities should react to the medical students‘ needs by extending their CM curriculum allowing for positive, personal experiences. Nutrition therapy, manual medicine and relaxation techniques should be included in medical education since most students imagined to use these CM therapies as physicians. Critical appraisal of and training in homeopathy and manual medicine might positively influence students‘ attitudes towards CM.
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Jansen, Eva. "The Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Healthcare System: A German Paradox." Complementary Medicine Research 24, no. 5 (2017): 290–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000475549.
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Background: This paper examines a paradox in the German healthcare system: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices are a major element of medical encounters in Germany. Patients seek them, physicians provide them, and public health insurances pay for them in part. Despite all this, CAM practices are not acknowledged as scientifically valid. Material and Method: I will examine this situation in detail based on 2 ethnographic studies. The first study refers to an attempt to introduce homeopathic education at a German university. The second one is a study in the context of cancer and CAM. These cases are perfect examples of the current power struggles that are impeding the expansion of CAM practices in Germany. Results: The results should be seen from the theoretical angle of the study of science. The conventional method of proving scientific validity is in contradiction to those frameworks in which the impact of CAM might be demonstrated. There are economic interests invested in preventing the integration of CAM into existing scientific structures. However, the current hybridization of CAM with conventional medicine might be a step towards an institutionalized heterogenization of medical practices in Germany. Conclusions: A broader understanding of scientific methods within the CAM community could provide a useful frame for future research. I suggest that the CAM community more actively takes part in the discourse with representatives of conventional medicine and come out of the closet.
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Muthukumaravel, N., and K. Y. Manjunath. "A study on occurrence of third trochanter in the femora in northern Tamil Nadu region." National Journal of Clinical Anatomy 04, no. 04 (October 2015): 186–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-3401574.
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Abstract Background and aims: The third trochanter is defined as the osseous tubercule in the superior part of the gluteal tuberosity. The occurrence of third trochanter might have been due to the consequence of the relative strengthening of gluteus maximus muscle in human beings. The present study was undertaken on the femora of northern Tamil Nadu region with the aim to determine the frequency of third trochanter of femur in this region and to compare it with occurrence in other series. Material and methods: The study was carried out on a collection of 153 dried adult femora of unknown age and sex available at the departments of Anatomy of Annapoorana Medical College and Vinayaka Mission's Homeopathy Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Results: Out of total 153 femora studied, the presence of third trochanter was noticed in 21 femora (13.72%). Out of these 15.71% were femora of the right side and 12.04% were of the left side. The average length and breadth of the third trochanters were 19.80±5.22 mm and 7.63±1.75 mm respectively Conclusion: The occurrence of the third trochanter was considerably higher among right femora than the femora of the left side. The average length of the third trochanters was found to be more on the right side and average width was more on the left side. This may be due to functional difference between the right and left gluteus maximii muscles.
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Kim, Yeon Ho, Dahye Im, Kyung-Hee Lee, Saemi Yoon, and Yun Beom Ham. "Cytokine-Related Effect of Buccal-Delivered Collagen Peptide Incorporated in Mucoadhesive Films to Improve Female Skin Conditions." Applied Sciences 11, no. 16 (August 15, 2021): 7486. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11167486.
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Recently, interest in collagen products has increased in the industries However, collagen products that are taken orally have the problem of being degraded by digestive enzymes. Therefore, a collagen peptide buccal delivery film (C-BDF) was developed to enhance the absorption without destruction and a clinical trial was conducted. A C-BDF was developed as a double layer and the permeation of collagen peptide (CP) through swine mucosa was investigated. This clinical study was performed on 43 healthy women, who were divided into either a control (n = 21) or test group (n = 22), over the course of 4 weeks. Skin assessments analyzed the hydration, elasticity, and roughness. In addition, the production of peroxynitrite and IL-1α in RAW 264.7 cells in supernatant media was conducted. A total of 1 kDa of CP in BDF showed significantly stronger permeation through swine mucosa compared to 3 kDa of CP in BDF. The C-BDF significantly enhanced skin hydration, elasticity, and roughness, and it removed wrinkles with no side effects after 2 weeks of intake. In addition, the production of peroxynitrite and IL-1α after the treatment with CP was significantly increased. Therefore, this study showed that collagen peptides could be completely absorbed into mucosa via a buccal delivery system and homeopathic effects might occur.
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CARVALHO, Vanessa Juliana Gomes, Camila de Barros GALLO, Norberto Nobuo SUGAYA, and Carina DOMANESCHI. "Clinical characteristics and therapeutic response in patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome: accompanying 2 years." Revista de Odontologia da UNESP 46, no. 1 (February 6, 2017): 45–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1807-2577.00416.
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Abstract Introduction Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a condition characterized by burning symptom of the oral mucosa in the absence of clinical signs. Its etiology is still unknown and, and to date there is no effective treatment. Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate patients with BMS profile and the therapies results in a retrospective study. Material and method Clinical and therapeutic data were collected from records of patients with BMS diagnosed between January 2013 to April 2015 at the Clinic of Stomatology Clinic, Faculdade de Odontologia of Universidade de São Paulo, according to the criteria established by the International Headache Society in 2013. The therapies used for BMS control were also evaluated. Result Twelve patients were diagnosed with BMS at this period. All of them were women with a mean age of 61.18 years and the apex of the tongue was the most common affected site and the duration of the burning sensation ranged from 6 months to 25 years. Many therapies were prescribed for BMS control, such as topical capsaicin, topical clonazepan, low level laser therapy and homeopathy. Among the established therapies, capsaicin has immediate effect in reducing symptoms. Conclusion The present study showed that the challenges towards an effective treatment for BMS are varied and are mainly related to the lack knowing of the pathogenesis of this disease. The demographic profile of patients studied here was similar to that described in the available literature, however, the variables represented by secondary symptoms (medical history, anxiety and depression levels) may be modifying factors of therapeutic response and the pathogenesis of the disease itself.
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Cristino, Edynei Miguel, Marliane De Cássia Soares Da Silva, Paulo Prates Prates Júnior, Fabrício Vassali Zanelli, and Fernanda Maria Coutinho Andrade. "CULTIVO DE COGUMELOS COMESTÍVEIS COMO PROPOSTA DE ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS DA NATUREZA E DA AGROECOLOGIA NA ESCOLA FAMÍLIA AGRÍCOLA PURIS." REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA 10, no. 2 (May 27, 2019): 55–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.24317/2358-0399.2019v10i2.10706.
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O ensino-aprendizagem das Ciências da Natureza e da Agroecologia podem ser contextualizados para contemplar a realidade da escola e motivar o interesse dos estudantes. O cultivo de cogumelos comestíveis é uma alternativa para o reaproveitamento de resíduos agroindustriais e pode ser utilizado no ensino, contribuindo com a formação da juventude do campo. Este trabalho teve como objetivo divulgar o cultivo de cogumelos pela utilização de resíduos agroindustriais na Escola Família Agrícola (EFA) Puris, como ferramenta de ensino-aprendizagem das Ciências da Natureza e da Agroecologia. A EFA Puris está localizada na comunidade de Novo Horizonte, Araponga, MG, e oferece o Ensino Médio integrado com o curso Técnico em Agropecuária, sendo a Agroecologia um eixo importante. Para reconhecer as necessidades da EFA Puris, antes da realização do trabalho, foi organizada uma roda de conversa com os monitores da escola. Foi realizada uma oficina com os alunos do 1° ano do Ensino Médio, que contou com exposição teórica, atividades práticas, uma atividade denominada ‘colocação em comum’ (quando todos partilharam suas experiências e perspectivas com relação ao tema da atividade), e a resolução de um questionário de avaliação. Nos questionários evidenciou-se que conceitos fundamentais das Ciências da Natureza e princípios da Agroecologia, como por exemplo, ciclagem de matéria e energia, homeopatia, decomposição da matéria orgânica, poluição ambiental e alimentação saudável foram assimilados. Conclui-se que o cultivo de cogumelos comestíveis é um tema gerador que pode dialogar com o cotidiano dos educandos, permitindo interação com o ensino das Ciências da Natureza e da Agroecologia.
Palavras-chave: Prática educativa; licenciatura e educação do campo; alimentação saudável; Pleurotus
Cultivation of edible mushrooms as a teaching proposal of Natural Sciences and Agroecology in the Puris Agricultural Family School
Abstract: The teaching-learning of the Natural Sciences and Agroecology can be contextualized to contemplate the reality of the school and motivate the interest of the students. The cultivation of edible mushrooms is an alternative for the reuse of agroindustrial residues and can be used in education, contributing to the formation of rural youth. This work aimed to promote the cultivation of mushrooms by the use of agroindustrial residues in the Puris Agricultural Family School (EFA Puris), as a teaching and learning tool of Natural Sciences and Agroecology. EFA Puris is located in the community of Novo Horizonte, Araponga, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, and offers the Secondary Education integrated with the Agricultural Technical Course, with Agroecology being a principal axis. In order to recognize the needs of the EFA Puris before the work was carried out, a conversation with the monitors of the school was organized. A workshop was held with the students of the 1st year of High School, which included a theoretical exposition, practical activities, an activity when everyone shared their experiences and perspectives on the subject, and an evaluation questionnaire. The answers to the questionnaires evidenced that fundamental concepts of the Natural Sciences and Agroecology principles, such as cycling of matter and energy, homeopathy, organic matter decomposition, environmental pollution, and healthy eating were assimilated. It is concluded that the cultivation of edible mushrooms is a generative theme that can dialogue with the daily life of the students, allowing interaction with the teaching of the Natural Sciences and Agroecology.
Keywords: Educational Practice; Graduate and Rural Education; Healthy Food; Pleurotus
Cultivo de setas comestibles como propuesta de enseñanza de Ciencias de la Naturaleza y de la Agroecología en la Escuela Familia Agrícola Puris
Resumen: La enseñanza-aprendizaje de las Ciencias de la Naturaleza y de la Agroecología puede ser contextualizada para contemplar la realidad de la escuela y motivar el interés de los estudiantes. El cultivo de setas comestibles es una alternativa para el reaprovechamiento de residuos agroindustriales y puede ser utilizado en la enseñanza, contribuyendo con la formación de la juventud del campo. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo divulgar el cultivo de setas por la utilización de residuos agroindustriales en la Escuela Familia Agrícola (EFA) Puris, como herramienta de enseñanza-aprendizaje de las Ciencias de la Naturaleza y de la Agroecología. La EFA Puris está ubicada en la comunidad de Novo Horizonte, Araponga, Minas Gerais, Brasil, y ofrece la Enseñanza Media integrada con el curso Técnico en Agropecuaria, siendo la Agroecología un eje importante. Para reconocer las necesidades de la EFA Puris, antes de la realización del trabajo, se organizó una rueda de conversación con los monitores de la escuela. Se realizó un taller con los alumnos del 1er año de la Enseñanza Media, que contó con exposición teórica, actividades prácticas, una actividad en la que todos compartieron sus experiencias y perspectivas sobre el tema, y la resolución de un cuestionario de evaluación. En los cuestionarios se evidenció que conceptos fundamentales de las Ciencias de la Naturaleza y principios de la Agroecología, como por ejemplo, ciclo de materia y energía, homeopatía, descomposición de la materia orgánica, contaminación ambiental y alimentación sana fueron asimilados. Se concluye que el cultivo de setas comestibles es un tema generador que puede dialogar con el cotidiano de los educandos, permitiendo interacción con la enseñanza de las Ciencias de la Naturaleza y de la Agroecología.
Palabras-clave: Práctica Educativa; Licenciatura y Educación Rural; Alimentación Sana; Pleurotus.
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Fujino, Fernanda Maria Simões da Costa, Ana Amélia Campos Claro Olandim, Renata Lemonica, Jennifer Anne Coggan, Eduardo Nishimiya Takeyama, Soraya Cristina Sant'Ana, Priscila de Oliveira Neto Cervezão, Nilson Roberti Benites, Sylvio Antonio Mollo, and Vagner Doja Barnabé. "Antimonium Tartaricum as a Possible Homeopathic Prophylactic Remedy in the COVID-19 Epidemic." Homeopathy, April 14, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1725060.
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AbstractThe current COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) epidemic has proved challenging due to its high impact on physical and mental health. According to Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, in an epidemic the most severe symptoms of the clinical condition presented by the population in question should be the basis for selecting the medication that is as similar as possible to them, and which should be administered to individuals who have been exposed to the disease but have not yet developed it. This medicine is called the genus epidemicus. This study aims to demonstrate the reasoning used to propose the homeopathic medicine Antimonium tartaricum (Ant-t) as a genus epidemicus in the COVID-19 epidemic. It was decided to develop the reasoning based on the respiratory symptoms described in the epidemiological bulletins presented by the Health Surveillance Secretariat of the Ministry of Health of Brazil, as these symptoms are the most serious of the disease. After repertorization, it was confirmed in the Materia Medica that Ant-t has a high degree of similarity with these respiratory symptoms, including the most serious situations, of COVID-19. Homeopathic Ant-t is thus a possible prophylactic genus epidemicus in the COVID-19 epidemic; further studies are needed to test this conclusion.
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RajachandraSekar, Bhuvaneswari, Janardanan Kainikkara Raghavan Nair, Anita Sunny, and Amrutha Manoharan. "Individualised Homeopathic Medicine in the Treatment of Infertility: A Case Series." Homeopathy, September 2, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1725040.
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Abstract Background Infertility is the inability of a person to conceive despite having carefully timed, unprotected sexual intercourse for 2 years. There are 80 to 168 million people worldwide who are suffering from infertility, resulting in feelings of failure, embarrassment or personal disappointments, which in turn lead to strained relationships with the spouse, family, and social circle. This study aimed to highlight the significance of using individualised homeopathic medicine in the treatment of infertility. In this study, seven couples suffering from infertility, who conceived after undergoing treatment at the National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, were included. Methods Significant improvement within a short period of treatment and the combined co-operative response from both partners were the key considerations for our selection of these seven cases from 12 successfully treated cases out of 20 couples in total. Detailed case studies were achieved for all seven couples. The individualised homeopathic medicines were prescribed after repertorisation based on confirmation with the authorised textbooks of Materia Medica. All couples were followed up on a monthly basis, and outcome measures of positive pregnancy (i.e., urine pregnancy test and ultrasonography of the pelvis) were evaluated. Results All seven couples successfully conceived. Two of the couples showed a significant improvement of underlying symptoms within 2 months, whereas three responded within the third month of treatment. One of the couples conceived in the fourth month and the seventh couple took 8 months to have a successful pregnancy. Conclusions Overall, the results of the case series indicate that individualised homeopathic medicines are useful in the management of infertility.
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Adler, Ubiratan Cardinalli, Maristela Schiabel Adler, Livia Mitchiguian Hotta, Ana Elisa Madureira Padula, Amarilys de Toledo Cesar, José Nelson Martins Diniz, Crislaine Aparecida Antonio Mestre, et al. "Homeopathy for Covid-19 in Primary Care: A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial." Trials 22, no. 1 (February 1, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05071-5.
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Abstract Objectives To investigate the effectiveness and safety of homeopathic medicine Natrum muriaticum (LM2) for mild cases of COVID-19 in Primary Health Care. Trial design A randomized, two-armed (1:1), parallel, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial is being performed to test the following hypotheses: H0: homeopathic medicines = placebo (null hypothesis) vs. H1: homeopathic medicines ≠ placebo (alternative hypothesis) for mild cases of COVID-19 in Primary Care. Participants Setting: Primary Care of São Carlos – São Paulo – Brazil. One hundred participants aged 18 years or older, with Influenza-like symptoms and a positive RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2. Willingness to give informed consent and to comply with the study procedures is also required. Exclusion criterium: severe acute respiratory syndrome. Intervention and comparator Homeopathy: 1 globule of Natrum muriaticum LM2 diluted in 20 mL of alcohol 30% and dispensed in a 30 ml bottle. Placebo: 20 mL of alcohol 30% dispensed in a 30 ml bottle. Posology: one drop taken orally every 4 hours (6 doses/day) while there is fever, cough, tiredness, or pain (headache, sore throat, muscle aches, chest pain, etc.) followed by one drop every 6 hours (4 doses/day) until the fourteenth day of use. The bottle of study medication should be submitted to 10 vigorous shakes (succussions) before each dose. Posology may be changed by telemedicine, with no break in blinding. Study medication should be maintained during home isolation. According to the Primary Care protocol, the home isolation period lasts until the 10th day after the appearance of the first symptom, or up to 72 hours without symptoms. Main outcomes The primary endpoint will be time to recovery, defined as the number of days elapsed before all COVID-19 Influenza-like symptoms are recorded as mild or absent during home isolation period. Secondary measures are recovery time for each COVID-19 symptom; score of the scale created for the study (COVID-Simile Scale); medicines used during follow-up; number of days of follow-up; number of visits to emergency services; number of hospitalizations; other symptoms and Adverse Events during home isolation period. Randomisation The study Statistician generated a block randomization list, using a 1:1 ratio of the two groups (denoted as A and B) and a web-based tool (http://www.random.org/lists). Blinding (masking) The clinical investigators, the statistician, the Primary Care teams, the study collaborators, and the participants will remain blinded from the identity of the two treatment groups until the end of the study. Numbers to be randomised (sample size) One hundred participants are planned to be randomized (1:1) to placebo (50) or homeopathy (50). Trial Status Protocol version/date May 21, 2020. Recruitment is ongoing. First participant was recruited/included on June 29,2020. Due to recruitment adaptations to Primary Care changes, the authors anticipate the trial will finish recruiting on April 10, 2021. Trial registration COVID-Simile Study was registered at the University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN - https://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/index.htm) on June 1st, 2020, and the trial start date was June 15, 2020. Unique ID: UMIN000040602. Full protocol The full protocol is attached as an additional file, accessible from the Trials website (Additional file 1). In the interest in expediting dissemination of this material, the familiar formatting has been eliminated; this Letter serves as a summary of the key elements of the full protocol.
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Hasan, Nazmul, Emrul Kayes, and M. Atiqul Haque. "Prevalence of Patients Taking Homeopathy Medicine for Non Communicable Diseases under Alternative Medical Care in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study." Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, January 30, 2020, 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430129.
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Aim: This current study was intended to evaluate the respond of patients to the available homeopathic medicine health services at the designated government health facilities in Bangladesh. As a part of that, the potentiality of homeopathic medicines in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including gynecological problems, skin diseases, and Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) complaints was also determined.
Study Design: This study was conducted in a cross-sectional method; designed to collect two sets of data, one from the hospital registry, and another set was collected by interviewing the visiting patients.
Place and Duration of Study: This exploration was conducted within 10 (ten) randomly selected government hospitals, and data from first March 2017 to twenty-eighth February 2018 was considered.
Material and Methods: In this study, 5 (five) upazilla health complexes (UHC), and 5 (five) district health complexes (DHC) were included. The collected data from these hospital registries were used for clinical data analysis. Using a predesigned questionnaire, another set of data was collected by interviewing the visiting patients; a group of 150 individual patients from these 10 hospitals (15*10=150, one hundred and fifty), was randomly nominated for demographic data analysis.
Result: The study revealed that there were 8% of patients taking homeopathic medicines among visiting patients at government hospitals. Both males (43%), females (57%) were taking help from this service. A calculated 35.33% of these patients completed the secondary school certificate, and patients with garments jobs (38%) are the principle consumers of this medical service. Patients with various non-communicable diseases including female diseases (22%), skin diseases (21%), ear-nose-throat (ENT) diseases (14%), cardio vascular diseases-CVD (13%), Hemorrhoid (13%), rheumatic fever (7%), and asthma (6%) were seeking homeopathic medicine service at the government hospitals.
Conclusion: This study result suggests with limited manpower, homeopathic medicine service helping significantly in the national health services.
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Kumar, Dr Ashutosh, and Dr E. W. Berridge. "Review of Complete Repertory to the Homoeopathic Materia Medica Diseases of the Eyes, 2nd Edition, By Dr. E.W. Berridge." Global Journal of Medical Research, November 8, 2019, 7–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.34257/gjmrfvol19is6pg7.
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This Repertory is indispensable for every homeopath who is willing to practice with scientific accuracy & exactness. One of the clearest and best arranged very useful repertories in the interpretation of the ophthalmic cases, marshaling both symptoms and conditions is adequate as the present state of our understanding.
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"Tips of Materia Medica With Comparisons for Competitive/Viva Voce Examinations and for Clinical Practice in Homeopathy." Homoeopathic Links 28, no. 03 (September 23, 2015): 209. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1558853.
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Rahate, Snehal Kishor, Mayur Rajendra Bokand, Mayur Ramhari Bombale, and Suhas Shivaji Siddheshwar. "Review Paper on Ayush System of Medicine against COVID-19." Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, May 7, 2021, 103–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.52711/0975-4385.2021.00017.
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Coronaviruses got their name due to its structural look which was observed under a microscope. The virus consists of a core of genetic material surrounded by an envelope with protein spikes. This gives it the appearance of a crown. The word Corona means “crown” in Latin. Ayush is the aronym of the medical systems that are being practiced in India such as Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. These systems are based on definite medicinal philosophies and represent a way of healthy living with established concepts on prevention of diseases and promotion of health. To overcome the coronavirus, Ayush system of medicine has contributed a huge role. Ayush system of medicine has proved beneficial results. Ayush system of medicine has shown great results with less side-effects than allopathy medicine.Ayush system of medicine has introduced kadha and arsenium album-30 against the corona pandemic disease. Corona kadha includes the ingredients such as elaichi,turmeric,cloves,black peppercorns,honey, jaggery,munakka,tulsi,cinnamon,etc which act as immunity boosters which boosts the immunity.Immunity helps to fight against the covid-19.Mechanism of kadha is immunity boosting.Arsenium album proved to be a immuno booster pill and reduces inflammation in lungs and restlessness during cold. It was largely used during a covid-19 pandemic as immunity booster used to treat diarhhoea. its water shown property on leukocytes used to treat mucosal inflammation,it also onced used to treat syphilis to treat cold flu etc. Kadha prevent fever and common infections.