Low Concentrations of Wyethia Helenioides-derived Flavonoids as Anti-Inflammatory Against Allergic Rhinitis.

Context: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common immune disease of the nasal mucosa, and anti-allergenic medications provide only momentary relief. Multiple factors, such as rising pollution, especially in urban areas; dust particles, such as from air conditioners; house mites; and the use of chemicals and aromatic products can stimulate AR. Objective: The literature review intended to examine the effectiveness of homoeopathic remedies in immune- and inflammatory-model systems based on the basic homoeopathic principle-the law of similarity of pharmacological action at the cellular level-and to evaluate the effects of dilution or dynamization on the drug activity of Wyethia tested under controlled settings, interpreting data based on similarity. Design: The research team performeda narrative review by searching Google scholar & Pubmed databases. The search usedthe keywords "Wyethia Helenioides", "Allergic Rhinitis", "Homoeopathy", "Homeopathy", "Anti-inflammatory", "Invitro", "Invivo", "Clinical Trial", "Case report" & "Flavanoids". Setting: The study took place at Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Dr. D Y Patil Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Institute, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Results: Clinical observations indicated that the homoeopathic preparations of Wyethia in low concentrations, even beyond Avogadro's number, may have antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The hormesis concept-a biphasic dose response with a low-dose stimulation or beneficial effect and a high dose inhibitory or toxic effect-may explain the effects against human mast cells(HMC-1s). Conclusions: Clinical observations indicate that the homoeopathic preparations of Wyethia in low concentrations, even beyond Avogadro's number, might show anti-inflammatory properties that the hormesis concept against HMC-1 can explain. The current research team thus anticipates that the analysis of this little-known material will provide a novel and insightful look at the state-of-the-art of homoeopathy without drawing any firm judgments for or against this treatment. Although it could be challenging to accept, it's currently the most receptive stance.

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Homoeopathic Treatment Of Psoriasis Using Fifty-Millesimal (LM) Potency: A Case Report.

Context: Psoriasis is a chronic, proliferative, and inflammatory skin disease related to the systemic manifestation of numerous organs. The typical lesion comprises red, scaly, sharply demarcated, indurated plaques, especially over the extensor surfaces and scalp. The degree and severity vary after some time and between people. Morphological variations are normal; both hereditary and environmental factors play important roles in etiology and pathogenesis.Psoriasis is very difficult to treat due to its chronicity. As a medical system, Homoeopathy treats both patients' physical ailments and overall wellness. The use of highly potentized homoeopathic anti-miasmatic intercurrent medicines will be very beneficial in dealing with this. Fifty-millesimal (LM) potency was a great discovery by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. While treating numerous chronic illnesses, he was able to quickly relieve symptoms without any aggravation by using fifty-millesimal (LM) potency. Case Report: The present case report is of 24-year-old male patient having psoriasis for one year. This case report describes the homoeopathic management of psoriasis using fifty-millesimal (LM) potency. On the basis of presenting sign and symptoms, Arsenic Album 30C was prescribed with frequent repetitions after repertorisation. During follow-ups, Arsenic Album 1LM was prescribed in to accelerate the cure. Psoriasis is a chronic condition that tends to recur. To prevent the recurrence, Psorinum 1000C was prescribed as an intercurrent anti-miasmatic medicine in a single dose during the course of treatment. Psorinum is a nosode that was chosen for therapy since it is recommended when symptoms reappear and the best selected homoeopathic medicine is not very effective. Psorinum was prescribed in this case to clear the miasmatic obstruction because the Arsenic Album was only temporarily easing the complaints. Result: The patient has exhibited improvement in their mental state and quick alleviation from physical issues after receiving multiple doses of Arsenic Album 1LM and a single dose of Psorinum 1000C, all without their symptoms getting worse. The patient's condition was followed up on at every appointment for a considerable amount of time, and no new concerns had surfaced as of yet. Conclusion: This case report shows favourable results of homoeopathic medicine in fifty-millesimal (LM) potency. Therefore, it can be concluded that using fifty-millesimal (LM) potency of accurately selected homoeopathic medicine will shorten the cure process without the aggravation of symptoms. Further research studies are required to explore the efficacy of fifty-millesimal (LM) potency of homoeopathic medicine in treatment of chronic illnesses.

A Case of Palmoplantar Psoriasis treated by Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment: A Case Report.

Introduction: Psoriasis which affects the skin of palm and soles is called as Palmoplantar Psoriasis. The exact cause of it is unknown. It has predominantly hyperkeratotic plaques, thick scaly skin or an overlapping of both of them. Also called as chronic disease which produces functional disability or significant disfigurement and does substantial impairment of person's life. Topical therapy, light therapy, oral medications are part of conventional treatment which offers only a palliative effect. Besides conventional treatment patient choose Homoeopathy because it's a gentle and safe method of treatment that would appear to have positive effects in treatment of Palmoplantar Psoriasis. Summary: A 48 years old Male presented with dry, rough cracked skin with intense itching and burning on both palms and right sole. As he was tabla teacher his day to day activities were hampered. After proper case taking and Repertorization by Kentian approach, Sulphur 1M was prescribed after considering all general and particular characteristic symptoms. The repertory used was SYNTHESIS REPERTORY 8.1 from the Homoeopathic software RADAR. After 3 doses of Sulphur 1M at the gap of 2 months & at the end of 8 months, Re-epithelialisation was seen with an absence of itching and burning and no cracks in skin. This evidence based case report is an example of a successful Homoeopathic Management in cases of Palmoplantar Psoriasis with Kent's approach as Homoeopathy does not treat the disease but the diseased individual.

Palmoplantar Keratoderma Treated with Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine: A Case Report.

Introduction: Palmoplantar keratoderma is an abnormal thickening of the skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The classification of palmoplantar keratoderma depends on the clinical characteristics and whether it is hereditary or acquired. The traditional approach tries to soften and minimize skin thickness. The usual treatment choices include emollients, keratolytics like salicylic acid or urea, antifungal cream or pills, as well as topical retinoids/calcipotriol and systemic retinoids. However, the persistent use of such medications frequently exhausts the patients because the problem returns as soon as the local applications are discontinued. Methods: The case was recorded in the dermatological department of Dr DY Patil HMC & RC. A 27-year-old female patient prediagnosed with Palmoplantar Keratoderma was treated with individualized homeopathic medicine (iHOM) between 25th February 2021 to 22nd July 2021. During the follow-up visits outcome was assessed. To assess whether the changes were due to homeopathic medicine a modified Naranjo criteria was performed. Based on the totality of symptoms, individualized homeopathic medicine Petroleum 30C was given. Results: The patient was successfully treated for palmoplantar keratoderma with homeopathic Petroleum 30C over five months. Cracks and thickening of skin on the palms and soles resolved completely with no pain and itching. Conclusion: Individualized homeopathic treatment of palmoplantar keratoderma is possible and offers a gentle, non-invasive alternative to pharmaceutical use.

VetCR - Veterinary Clinical Research Database for Homeopathy (VetCR)

The Veterinary Clinical Research(VetCR) Database for Homeopathy is a specialized resource containing a collection of clinical research studies related to homeopathy in veterinary medicine. It includes a variety of study types and covers multiple clinical fields and species groups. This database consists of entries that encompass randomised clinical trials, non-randomised clinical trials, observational studies, drug provings, case reports, and case series.

CORE-Hom - Clinical Outcome Research in Homeopathy Database

The Clinical Outcome Research in Homeopathy database contains all types of clinical outcome studies, from randomised controlled trials to observational studies. At present it comprises clinical studies on homeopathy, published up to the start of 2018. This resource was the result of a close collaboration between HRI and Karl und Veronica Carstens Foundation in Germany.

HomBRex - Homeopathy Basic Research Experiments database

The Homeopathy Basic Research Experiments (HomBRe) is a database, specialized resource that indexes studies on the effects of homeopathy on various biological systems. This includes research involving animals, humans, plants, fungi, and microbial organisms. It serves as a tool for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in understanding the scientific basis and effects of homeopathic treatments across different biological systems.

Homeoindex - Bibliografia Brasileira de Homeopatia

The Bibliografia Brasileira de Homeopatia (Homeoindex) , is a database that presents scientific and technical information about homeopathy. It serves as a resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the field of homeopathy. It is compiles a vast array of bibliographic references and studies related to homeopathy. It includes scientific articles, technical papers, and other publications.

HomVetCR - Veterinary Clinical Research-Database in Homeopathy

The Veterinary Clinical Research-Database in Homeopathy (HomVetCR) is a specialized database that compiles clinical research experiments in veterinary homeopathy. It serves as a resource for veterinarians, researchers, and students interested in homeopathic treatments for animals. HomVetCR includes data from experiments focused on veterinary clinical research in homeopathy. The database provides detailed information on various studies, offering insights into the efficacy and applications of homeopathic treatments in veterinary medicine.

Demarcating scientific medicine.

Scientific medicine and homeopathy are interesting case studies for the ongoing project of demarcating science from pseudoscience. Much of the demarcation literature formulates abstract criteria for demarcating science from pseudoscience generally. In service of a more localist approach to the demarcation problem, I reconstruct a specific demarcating difference, the like comparison criterion, invoked by nineteenth century adherents to an early model of scientific medicine. If it is to remain relevant today, I argue that the like comparison criterion must be updated in our current era of epidemiological, evidence-based medicine to recognize the importance of assessing study bias and mechanistic implausibility in contemporary medical science.

[Procedures of complementary medicine in rheumatology]. / Komplementärmedizinische Verfahren in der Rheumatologie.

Patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system are confronted with a large quantity of treatment offers based on methods of complementary medicine. Despite a considerable number of publications on this topic, the scientific evidence is still poor. This article focuses on Ayurvedic medicine (AM), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), mind-body medicine and homeopathy. These procedures have a longstanding tradition of practice and each claims to have its own theoretical concept; however, the application in the field of rheumatology can only be recommended either for specific entities or, in the case of homeopathy, not at all. In addition, this article summarizes the evidence for dietary recommendations, nutritional supplements and herbal medicine in rheumatology. The latter topics are frequently discussed in the popular press and are a much-debated issue between physicians and patients; however, clear-cut recommendations for the application on a scientific basis are the exception and mainly consist of the endorsement to adhere to the principles of a Mediterranean diet.

Safety Assessment of Ultra High Dilutions of Camphora officinarum: A Preclinical Investigation.

Background: Camphora officinarum (CO) is a commonly used homeopathic remedy for treating colds, collapse, and recurrent eruptive illnesses. Objective: Due to the non-availability of safety data on CO, the current study intended to determine the oral toxicity of CO in its ethanol-potentized dilutions 6C, 30C, and 200C in Wistar albino rats as per OECD guidelines. Materials and methods: A single oral dose of CO-6C, 30C, and 200C (2000 µl/kg) was administered, and the animals were monitored for behavior and mortality for up to 14 days in an acute toxicity study. In the subacute study, the effects of daily oral administration of CO-6C, 30C, and 200C (200 µl/kg) for 28 days were observed for clinical signs, change in body weight, and mortality. Hematological, biochemical, and histopathological analyses were assessed and organ weights were determined. Results: Results indicate no mortality of CO in its potencies in the acute toxicity study and was found to be safe at 2000 µl/kg dosage in the subacute toxicity study. CO (200 µl/kg/day) did not show any signs of toxicity in the hematological, biochemical, and histopathological analyses, along with organ weights. Conclusion: In conclusion, the findings suggest that CO in potencies of 6C, 30C, and 200C is safe up to a single oral dose of 2000 µl/kg body weight, and the No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) was determined to be greater than 200 µl/kg/day.

Homeopathy as Praxis: Integration of Homeopathy as Supportive Care into Daily Life in Early Breast Cancer Patients.

INTRODUCTION: Homeopathy is one of most widely used non-conventional supportive care methods used by women with breast cancer. This article aims to describe the routines and practices related to homeopathy as supportive care used by women with non-metastatic breast cancer in France. METHODS: This qualitative study used Grounded Theory. Participants were women with early breast cancer and healthcare professionals (General Practitioner homeopaths & oncologists). Inclusion depended on specific criteria and the aim of theoretical sampling until data saturation. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews and focus groups following evolving topic guides. Transcribed interviews underwent in-depth thematic analysis. Inclusion, interviewing, transcription and coding occurred iteratively. Data was reported according to COREQ guidelines. RESULTS: The therapeutic agency of homeopathy was distributed to different actors and ritualized material activities highly involving the patient. The choice of remedy was mostly delegated by patients to General Practitioner homeopaths (GPH) during consultations. Individualization, that is to say adaptation to the patient, differed from other modes of access to homeopathy (self-medication and oncologists). Self-medication was mostly limited to known products in a limited time frame. However, we identified a supported self-medication using trusted homeopathic protocols. Following homeopathic prescriptions involves a high level of commitment on behalf of the patient and follows different rules for homeopathy intake. This knowledge was either acquired earlier for users or discovered along breast cancer treatment for non-users. Taking homeopathy involved small daily actions for intake of different products at different times of the day. New users used strategies to ease the integration of homeopathy into their daily life. The stance toward such rules differed among patients. Some followed rules to optimize their effects while others simplified the rules and took those rituals as part of homeopathy benefits. CONCLUSION: Homeopathy as supportive care in breast cancer is distributed toward different actors and ritualized activities. Homeopathy is a supported practice where GPH played a role in the prescription. Health Literacy in homeopathy played a role to ease its integration into daily life and identify the potential benefits. The high involvement of patients in their homeopathic treatment is a form of treatment reappropriation and empowerment.

Evidence-Based Study of Enlarged Adenoid Treated with Homoeopathic Medicine: A Case Report.

Background: Adenoid is a mass of lymphoid tissue seen in the posterior nasopharyngeal wall, generally seen in the pediatric age group, and it disappears as age advances till puberty. Patients with recurrent allergic rhinitis, otitis media, or persistent nasopharyngeal obstruction is associated with adenoid hypertrophy can be considered for adenoidectomy. Objective: To evaluate the potential role of Individualised Homeopathic medicine in managing allergic rhinitis and troublesome symptoms of upper respiratory tract in case of Enlarged adenoid. Method: An 8-year-old boy came with complaints of Allergic rhinitis, snoring, and recurrent upper respiratory tract infection. He had taken treatment for the same from modern medicine, but still, a recurrence of symptoms occurred. His radiological investigations showed grade II Adenoid Hypertrophy. The patient was advised surgical intervention, but their parents were unwilling to the same so the patient came for Homoeopathic Management. Individualized Homeopathic Medicine Calcarea carbonicum 200 C was prescribed to the patient. The patient's condition significantly improved during the course of his five years of treatment; his snoring has decreased, his allergic manifestations have diminished, and monthly check-ups have revealed that the patient's general and particular condition are improving. indicating the positive result of homeopathic medicine in the treatment of enlarged adenoid. Assessment of outcome is based on Radiological reports and modified Naranjo criteria. Result: Homoeopathic medicine Calcarea Carb 200 C is given to the patient based on the totality of symptoms. The incidence of allergic rhinitis has also declined following treatment. Furthermore, there has been a decrease in the grade of adenoid hypertrophy and a noticeable improvement in symptoms. Conclusion: This is a single case where evidence shows that complete patient recovery occurs with individualized Homoeopathic Medicine. this is single case study and more researches, observational studies and randomized control trials are required to ascertain homeopathy's efficacy in managing enlarged Adenoids.

Lichen Planus Treated with Individualized Homeopathic Medicine, A Case Report.

Context: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic lichenoid inflammatory disease of the skin, mucosa and appendages. The classic LP symptom is a dense infiltration of inflammatory T cells moving in the upper dermis and arranged in a band-like pattern. Lichen planus has an undetermined aetiology; however, it is known to have immune-mediated pathogenesis. Lichen planus cannot be cured, although treatment can lessen symptoms and shield against further problems. Antihistamines, PUVA (psoralen plus ultraviolet) treatment, retinoic acid, tacrolimus ointment, pimecrolimus cream, as well as corticosteroids are among the most often used therapies. To treat Lichen planus, individualized homeopathic medicine (iHOM) has shown excellent success. Methods: The case was documented at the dermatology OPD (Outpatient Department) of Dr. DY Patil Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre. A 32-year-old male patient with lichen planus was treated with individualized homeopathic medicine (iHOM) from March 25, 2021, to August 12, 2021. The results were evaluated at the follow-up visits. An evaluation based on the modified Naranjo criteria was carried out to determine if the alterations were brought on by homeopathic medication. Results: Over a five-month observation period, iHOM medicine produced positive results that physicians may utilize as an additional form of treatment for lichen planus. Conclusion: Individualized homeopathic medicine (iHOM) Nitric acid 30C was prescribed based on the totality of symptoms. Within 5 months, the disease's progression was halted, the itching was controlled, and the lesions flattened.