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A study model with initial findings using Sepia 200c given prophylactically to prevent anoestrus problems in the dairy cow
Authors: Williamson A.V. , Crawford W.J. , Rennie B. , Mackie W.L. 
Published: September 2006

AbstractOverall reproductive performance and associated periparturient disorders were monitored in a herd of British Friesian cross dairy cows from September 1987 to August 1988. Pregnancy diagnosis and cyclical status of the herd was determined by palpation of the ovaries per rectum. A total of 49 (110) cows were randomly treated with Sepia 200c either on day 14(19) or 21 days (30) postpartum.Statistical analysis of the results was based on the differences between the control and combined Sepia-treated groups. Although there were significant differences in the proportion of heifers calving in each group, there was no significant difference in periparturient disorders or during the pre-service period.However, in the Sepia Group that held a lower proportion of heifers, a significant difference was found in the conception rate to 1st service (47%), the percentage of cows in calf (90%) and total culling rate (10%) compared to the Control Group (26%, 72% and 28% respectively). A reduction (non significant) was found between the Sepia and Control services to conception (0.2), calving to conception interval (5 days) and calving index (2 days).The results of this pilot study appear to demonstrate a difference in effect between the Sepia-treated Group and Control Group. The study has been extended to treat a larger number of dairy cows to examine the reproducibility of these results.
Hepatroprotective action of potentized lycopodium clavatum L.
Authors: Samajdar Kajal , Mitra Susmita , Gole M.K. , Chakrabarty B.N. , Sur R.K. 
Published: September 2006

AbstractA high potency of Lycopodium clavatum Linn. (200th centesimal potency) is tested for its hepatoprotective action against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic damage in rat. It has been established from biochemical and histopathological studies that at least 4 doses of Lycopodium 200 can control the CCl4-induced alteration of plasma levels of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, acetylcholinesterase, lactate deyhydrogenase, bilirubin and urea. Protective action of the drug has also been confirmed by microanatomical studies on hepatic tissues.
Applicability of homœopathic Caulophyllum thalictroides during labour
Authors: Felisi E. , Sideri M. , Eid P. 
Published: September 2006

AbstractA clinical study of the effect of Caulophyllum 7c in normal labour is reported. Caulophyllum was given to 22 women in their first pregnancies who had gone into labour spontaneously. 17 of them had normal spontaneous deliveries.
Caulophyllum was tolerated. Compared to 34 labours retrospectively selected by the same criteria, the duration of labour in Caulophyllum-treated women was reduced by about 90 minutes.
Homœopathic treatment of alcohol withdrawal
Authors: Trzebiatowska-Trzeciak Olga , Milewska Grazyna 
Published: September 2006

AbstractThe authors report their experience of the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and delirium tremens (DTs). In a series of 30 alcoholic men (5 with DTs) results appeared favourable. The main homœopathic medicine used was Sulphur.
Homœopathic treatment of burn scars—clinical enquiry
Authors: Burge Timothy S. , Watson Anthony C.H. , Taylor-Reilly David , Harrison Rachel E. 
Published: September 2006

AbstractAfter observing the flattening in one patient's hypertrophic scar after treatment with the homœopathic medicine Graphites, we decided to look at the effect of Graphites on hypertrophic burn scars. 5 patients with scarring subsequent to burns were treated with 2 different dilutions of potentized Graphites for 3 months. Of the 4 patients who completed the treatment 3 described a subjective improvement in itch, one patient with an open wound of 5 month's duration saw this heal after the first dose of Graphites. 2 patients chose to continue Graphites 6c at the final follow-up.All patient's scars improved both on patient and independent assessor scoring over the treatment period, but it was not possible to determine to what extent this was due to the treatment. Further study is required before undertaking a more formal trial.
Publicity generated by an International LMHI Congress
Authors: Poetters Hedwig 
Published: September 2006

AbstractThe International Conference of the LMHI in Koeln (Cologne), Germany in May 1991 had a considerable publicity effect.2 million readers were reached through articles in the daily press. Several large medical and health journals and magazines informed ca. 500,000 readers. Radio stations reached several hundred thousand listeners.In the homœopathic press, 19 journals reported the conference. They printed more than 80 items, including lectures given at the conference, reports on the conference, comments, letters to the editor, etc.The most important dignitaries of Western Germany sent greetings.The reasons for the conference being successful in the eyes of homœopathic physicians were as follows:-high quality scientific and cultural programme,-good interpreters and good quality technical equipment in the conference centre and-location of the conference in the most densely populated area of Germany with good transport connections.
A pilot statistical study with homoeopathic potencies of arsenicum album in wheat germination as a simple model
Authors: Brizzi M. , Nani D. , Peruzzi M. , Betti L. 
Published: September 2006

AbstractA blind, randomized laboratory trial to study homoeopathic potencies of Arsenicum album on wheat germination is proposed as a simple model which allows a rigorous statistical analysis. The parametric tests show that the differences between the treatment groups cannot be explained as a mere effect of intrinsic seed variability.
The use of Arsenicum album 30c to complement conventional treatment of neonatal diarrhoea (‘scours’) in calves
Authors: Rafferty A. , Kayne S. 
Published: September 2006

AbstractIn a pilot double blind study carried out in Scotland, the effect of supplementing a conventional treatment plan with homoeopathic Arsenicum album was studied. In the management of neonatal calf scour it appeared that more animals recovered after one day in the group that had received active medicine, than in the placebo group. These results are encouraging.
Homeoindex
Authors: Martins C.C. , Cepeda L.M.R. , Mesquita A. 
Published: September 2006

AbstractHOMEOINDEX is a bibliographic database in which everything published in the field of homoeopathy is progressively filed. The methods adopted are those used by major international medical databases (MEDLINE, LILACS), allowing data exchange.HOMEOINDEX radically changes the situation for dissemination, study, preservation and research of homoeopathic works. It takes homoeopathy out of an archaic phase when work was inaccessible and fragmented and into the modern era.The development of this work included some unique achievements:—Introduction of homoeopathy as recognized literature in international institutions—Adoption of homoeopathic terms (key-words) in official latin-American medical catalogues—Creation of a Latin American reference centre, for cataloguing and disseminating homoeopathic literature—The introduction of homoeopathic papers to international medical databases.
Effect of homoeopathic treatment on filariasis
Authors: Mishra N. , Kumar Anil 
Published: September 2006

AbstractA single blind follow-up study was undertaken to assess the effect of homeopathic treatment on microfilarial clearance and frequency of filarial fevers in an endemic village, India, State of Orissa. Homoeopathic treatment effectively reduced the frequency of filarial fevers by 20 per cent (P<0.05) among amicrofilaraemic cases, with a higher reduction in cases with genital involvement (36%) and mastitis (57%). However, among symptomatic microfilaraemia cases, the frequency of filarial fever (attack) had doubled (p<0.05) following treatment. There was no additional effect on microfilaria clearance in asymptomatic carriers.
Cardiovascular medicines
Authors: Holland Lee 
Published: September 2006

AbstractA review of the main homoeopathic medicines whose centre of action includes the heart with a summary of their main characteristics. Special attention has been paid to Digitalis, Lilium tigrinum, Naja, Cactus, Spigelia, Kalmia latifolia and several others, including medicines commonly used in mother tincture form for heart failure and hypertension.
A pilot study evaluating the efficacy of homœopathy in daily practice
Authors: Smit J.A.C.M. Van Berckel 
Published: September 2006

AbstractThis longitudinal observational study examines the efficacy of classical homœopathic treatment in daily practice. This was done in a single practice in Amsterdam over 3 years. Satisfaction was measured relative to the previous consultation. Patients were selected on diagnostic group, age and sex. Satisfaction was determined by predefined factors. Single homœopathic medicines were given in potencies ranging from 30cK to 10MK.3 diagnostic groups scored a statistically highly significant success compared to the predefined 40% success rate. Treatment satisfaction was higher in children than adults. The method gives the physician and colleagues insight into the incidence, indications and results of homœopathic prescribing in daily practice. Validity can be improved by including a greater number of practices and by extended statistical processing of the data.
Homœopathy in tropical medicine and a few thoughts on the synthesis of methods of medical practice
Authors: Becker Carl K. 
Published: September 2006

SummaryThere do exist cases in which the results of treatments varying from that of the Specialist in America or Europe to that of the Witch-Doctor in Central Africa bring results surprisingly similar.A formula is suggested to represent the inter-relation of our present concepts of disease and recovery. This formula is R⇄I/V=H. It is of wide if not universal applicability. It is a splendid tool which enables us to determine quickly and practically which methods of treatment to apply at what times or under what circumstances.All methods of treatment of known efficacy appear to fall clearly within the scope of this formula. We may term this a formula of the natural method, used by the body to meet and overcome disease. Treatment of any one of the three factors in the formula may therefore be termed a natural method of treatment.A general practitioner can and must (1) not confine himself to one method of treatment in disease. (2) With all mental honesty, and to the best of his ability choose that form of treatment or combination of treatments, best calculated in each case to bring about the most complete recovery in the shortest possible time.In addition to taking its place among other methods of treatment in the general approach to sickness, homœopathy presents many of the characteristics and demands of a specialty.
Biochemical and biological evidence of the activity of high potencies
Authors: Boyd W.E. 
Published: September 2006

Summary1. A method is described for investigating the possible action of microdoses of mercuric chloride on the hydrolysis of soluble starch with malt diastase.2. The microdoses of the mercuric chloride used in the latest crucial series carried out in1946, 1948, and 1952, were what are termed “high potencies” made in accordance with the pharmaceutical method of preparation of drugs ordinarily used in the practice of homœotherapy.3. These microdoses were prepared by separate stages of dilution, the solution at each stage being subjected to mechanical shock. The solutions were, theoretically, “dilutions” of the order of 1 in 10−61 and on present physical theory would not contain any molecules of the original mercuric chloride.4. The difference in rate of hydrolysis between flasks containing starch, diastase, and distilledwater (controls) and flasks containing starch, diastase and microdoses of mercuric chloride (tests) were compared colorimetrically by the Spekker absorptiometer, and the frequencies of the differences statistically analysed, as the results obtained showed biological scatter. More than 500 such comparisons were carried out. The differences of means were examined by the Fisher “t” test, the variances tested and Cochrane and Cox's test applied where indicated. All the series gave a highly significant difference in the rate of hydrolysis between controls and tests, the microdoses stimulating the process. Statistically the significance is shown by the fact that a probability of <0·001 was obtained independently in each of the three years 1946, 1948 and 1952. The control results gave an approximately normal distribution.5. The distribution, control methods, and accessory control procedures were considered toexclude, as a cause of the effects, adsorption of the original drug and the presence of extraneous contaminants by chance solely in test flasks. The only difference between control and microdose flasks was the addition of microdose, the distilled water being common to both controls and tests.6. It was concluded that a factor, unidentified, derived from the mercuric chloride used, waspresent in solutions prepared by serial dilution with mechanical shock which could affect the distilled water diluent, that this change was transferable to subsequent “ultramolecular” stages of “dilution”, and that this factor was the source of the activity in the microdose solutions producing the acceleration of the rate of hydrolysis.7. In an addendum there is described recent biological work which is also providing evidence of the presence of an active selective factor in “high potencies” derived from Strophanthus sarmentosus by the same methods of dilution with mechanical shock.
Unproven nosodes, their use, and some thoughts thereon
Authors: Kerr J. Fraser 
Published: September 2006

SummaryOut of 11,000 prescriptions only 170 were of the unproven nosodes, and most of these have had other remedies so that conclusions would be mere opinions. But I am able to give the cases of five children and five adults (from 33 to 63 years old) in which the help was quite definite and the results due entirely to the nosode—in one child even decent food was lacking (beyond the school dinner during the war). My conclusion is that when these are needed each is just as important to that patient as any other remedy would be if it were indicated. in two of the cases a neoplasm was feared. In three the whole mental outlook was changed for the better. In one a mental, breakdown was feared (she had been given a year's leave, but went back to India rejoicing before the end of that time).The one rule for their prescription must be a most definite “never well since so and so”. The “so and so” being an illness from which recovery was very slow or never complete. The other rule is not to repeat, for a very long time and usually other remedies are called for. (Kent's rule must be followed, that is, the same symptoms must return). This is why I favour giving a series of potencies daily, running up, as Hahnemann suggested and Miss Tyler publicized.
Substances in dilutions greater than 10−24
Authors: Stephenson James 
Published: September 2006

Summary1 A review of the experimental literature since 1881 revealed 25 investigations into the action of various substances at dilutions greater than 10−24 (microdilutions).2 W. Boyd, H. Junker and J. Paterson investigated the effect of microdilutions on the growth of paramecia and the alteration of the Schick test.3 W. Boyd and W. Persson investigated the effects of microdilutions on various enzyme systems.4 P. Jousset, L. Kolisko, P. Narodetzki and J. Roy investigated the effect of microdilutions on the rate of growth of Aspergillus niger and Sterigmotocystis nigra mycelium, and on the rate of germination of barley and wheat germ.5 J. Boiron, A. Gay, P. Loch and L. Wurmser demonstrated the effect of microdilutions on light of a fixed wave-length, and that microdilutions have capacitances which vary from the diluting medium. Boericke and Tafel took photographs with microdilutions of radium bromide.6 B. Fincke and G. Jaeger investigated the effect of microdilutions on the speed of nerve impulses and on the electric field of human beings.7 G. Henshaw demonstrated the effect of microdilutions on the degree of flocculation of the blood of rabbits; K. König and V. Vondracek on the growth of tadpoles; N. Krawkow on the venous flow from the isolated ears of rabbits and on the skin pigmentation and the blood of frogs; J. Roy on the development of tetanus and tuberculosis in guinea-pigs and G. Stearns and M. Stark on the degree of inheritance of genetically determined tumors of the fruit fly.8 We hope that this survey will stimulate further laboratory investigations into the actions of microdilutions.
A proving of nidus edulis
Authors: Engel Peter B. 
Published: September 2006

SummaryEvidence has been produced to show that potencies of Nidus edulis can evoke symptoms in healthy provers. No clinical experience is as yet available, but in accordance with the law of similars certain therapeutic qualities may be surmised. These would resemble the effects of the provings that point to conditions characterized by sudden changes of mood, states of consciousness, sociability, inclination to work, and appetite; phases of aloofness, anger, apathy, impatience (expecially with children), together with tiredness, nausea, headache, and flushing of the face.This does not necessarily meet the original intentions as mentioned at the beginning, but it may prove useful for a number of other conditions, chiefly in the area of emotional instability.
Therapeutic problems
Authors: Davies Anita E. 
Published: September 2006

SummaryThe problem of the concept of disease as understood in the twentieth century, contrasted with some of the ideas of the eighteenth century, together with the poly-pharmacy of both centuries, is presented as background to Hahnemann's discovery of the value of drug provings in determining therapeutic action. The application of the therapeutic principle of similia similibus currentur is shown to be as relevant today as it was when first introduced by Dr. Hahnemann, and our understanding of health and disease is discussed in the light of this principle.
Children with upper respiratory tract infection
Authors: Campbell Anthony C.H. 
Published: September 2006

SummaryA survey of experience in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in children seen at the Royal London Homœopathic Hospital is presented. The results were assessed as Good in 20 out of 45 patients (44·5 per cent), Fair in 20 (44·5 per cent), and Poor in 5 (11 per cent).
Severe hypertension treated with Spartium and the constitutional homœopathic remedy
Authors: Jack R.A.F. 
Published: September 2006

SummaryA case of very severe hypertension is described that had resisted intensive conventional treatment in a department of nephrology for over 2 years, and which has been satisfactorily treated, with dramatic improvement in health, for the subsequent 3 years with tincture of Spartium scoparium (broom) and homœopathic medicines only.
Cocculus and how far homœopathy can be taught
Authors: Von Keller Georg 
Published: September 2006

Summary
Cocculus is presented pharmacologically, as a narcotic and intoxicant. It is shown that the remedy acts chiefly on the nervous system and how this predilection for the nervous system may be discerned even with symptoms involving the mucosa, such as cough and hoarseness. The symptoms differentiating this remedy from others are considered in relation to a number of indications—seasickness, dizziness, headache, dysmenorrhoea, and cough—demonstrating them on the basis of both the literature and the author's own case material.It is shown how this remedy with its powerful action was during the early years of homœopathy used almost exclusively to treat serious illnesses, where life was at risk, and how this related to a different attitude of the medical profession at that time, when chronic conditions were considered beneath one's notice. It seems to the author that this in fact was one of the reasons why from the early days of homœopathy until well into the present century, doctors using, the “specific” approach in homœopathy were considerably in the majority compared to the “Hahnemannians’. An attempt is then made to show that the individual physician goes through a similar development, and that the homœopathy of specifics is much more easily taught than the Hahnemannian approach.
Case reports of the use of Medorrhinum in three patients suffering from exfoliative dermatitis and one patient with porphyria
Authors: Abdel-Hadi O.B. , Kennedy C.O. , Jenkins M.D. 
Published: September 2006

SummaryThree cases of patients with the erythroderma syndrome are reported in this paper. All three apparently responded to homœopathic treatment. A fourth case of a patient with a severe dermatitis complicating coproporphyria is also reported.
New toxicology: Lead
Authors: Fisher Peter 
Published: September 2006

"All substances are poisons; there is none which is not a poison. The right dose differentiates a poison and a remedy."ParacelsusToxicology has made great advances in recent times. Despite this, modern Homœopaths have made less use of it than did their predecessors. Lead poisoning has a long history. An important recent development is the large scale use of lead-containing petrol additives. Some of the biochemical effects of lead are discussed. Lead can cause a wide range of disorders, including psychological abnormalities in children. It can also simulate motor neurone disease and certain porphyrias. The use of lead in homœopathy should be developed on the basis of these findings.
Pancreatic beta-cell regeneration
Authors: Rastogi D.P. , Saxena A.C. , Kumar Sunil 
Published: September 2006

Abstract
Cephalendra, indica ∅ (41% v/v alcoholic extract of the wild variety of Cephalendra indica Naud.), on regular administration in doses ranging from 25 μml to 75 μml/100 g of body weight (gbw) by the oral or intraperitoneal (ip) route produced a significant fall in blood sugar level in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Biochemical studies showed stabilization of blood sugar level in 70% of cases of fourteen to twenty days after withdrawal of the drug. Histopathological studies revealed regeneration of pancreatic β cells. The hypothesis is that the drug acts through the hypothalamo-hypophysial-pancreatic axis, producing selective regeneration of β cells. The drug may indirectly release inhibitory factors from hypothalamic neurons, inhibiting the secretion of growth hormone and triggering insulin secretion from β cells. The therapeutic action of the drug on pancreatic β cells and lack of acute and subacute toxicity may open up new prospects in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
The future of The Royal London Homœopathic Hospital
Authors: Jenkins M.D. 
Published: September 2006

SummarySince 1974, when the RLHH lost its status as a single hospital group and its own board of management, it has suffered in terms of loss of identity, inadequate capital investment and uninterested management. We believe that these trends can be reversed by the formation of an NHS Hospital Trust to govern the hospital. There is a strong public demand for homœopathy and other complementary forms of medicine within the health service. The staff of the hospital are committed to maintaining these services. We believe that if the hospital were seen to be independent there would be very considerable scope for raising funds from charitable sources and from the private sector to finance the redevelopment of the hospital as an active, progressive national and international centre for practice, teaching and research in homœopathy and complementary medicine.