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VOL. XVI, 1999

Lead me from Untruth to Truth

Lead me from Darkness to Light

Lead me from Death to Immortality

Adyaya I Brahmana 3 Mantra 28

(This service is only for private circulation. Part I of the journal lists the Current literature in Homeopathy

drawn from the well-known homeopathic journals published world-over - India, England, Germany, France,

Belgium, Brazil, USA, etc., discipline-wise, with brief abstracts/extracts. Readers may refer to the original

articles for detailed study. The full names and addresses of the journals covered by this compilation are given at

the end.)

Compilation, translation, publication by

Dr.K.S.Srinivasan,

1253, 66th Street,

Korattur,

Chennai - 600 080, India.

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INDEX

S.No Topic Page. No.

1 QHD, VOL. XVI, 1, 1999 3

3 QHD, VOL. XVI, 2, 1999 46

2 QHD, VOL. XVI, 3 & 4, 1999 88

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Dear Reader,

The Quarterly Homoeopathic Digest (QHD), was begun in 1984. It carried some 'selected' articles from the standard

journals like the British Horn. Journal, the Journal of the Am. Inst. of Horn., the German Journals, etc. This was done in

response to requests by some colleagues in their personal talks with me; most of them did not have access to these journals.

While a nominal cost was collected from some of the readers, which took care only of a part of the actual costs incurred, the

entire work of selection of articles, translation, typing them, having them printed, proof- reading, etc. etc. were all done

single-handedly with the assistance of my wife. Bulk of the expenditure was from my purse. In due course the number of

pages of the QHD began to slowly swell; the printing etc. also became computerised and laser-type set, etc. Another

important change was that the entire range of articles in the standard homeopathic journals came to be listed under

appropriate disciplines like Philosophy, Materia Medica. etc. : also all the books reviewed in these journals, as well as

Seminar notes, etc. were covered, by way of listing the articles, and furnishing a brief abstract/extract. This way we have a

view of the state of Homoeopathy world-over and are alive to what is happening around in the homceopathic world. Those

who were interested in particular articles could have their copies from me for their personal study. Sometimes an

article or two considered good, were also given in full. As told already a good part of the cost continues to be borne by

me. I am not complaining of this. It's alright. The only aim of the QHD is that homoeopaths benefit from it. Of course this

number is only so much that it can be counted on one's fingertips! Let this too, be.

The QHD is now in its 16th year. You will realise that the QHD is unique in the world of homeopathic literature. You

will kindly keep in mind that I am a homoeopath professional: and the QHD work is carried out in the little time

that may some days be available to me after my clinical hours. The amount of valuable material now available in the 16

years' of QHD is tremendous indeed. Lest this be lost to the general homeopathic community I have proposed the following:

1. Publish the homceopathic medicinal provings - new as well as re-provings - in a book form. The last Materia Medica

containing new material, to the best of my knowledge, is O.A.JULIAN's; the one before that was James STEPHENSON'S.

Many new as well as re-provings have been published in different journals - English, German, etc. - and these lie scattered in

different journals and are not easily accessible. I have collected over 80 provings including genuinely hahnemannian. and

clinical provings. These are valuable. I propose to publish these. The work is on.

2. The great teacher of Homoeopathy of this Century, Dr.Pierre SCHMIDT, in the footsteps of KENT, has left a large

legacy; his many articles on all aspects of Homeopathy have appeared in the European and International journals, some of

which have appeared as reprints in the Indian journals like The Hahnemannian Gleanings. Some of his

lengthy lectures like the Art of Case Taking and Interrogation, Defective Illness, etc. have appeared as booklets too. I

have ventured to collect all the articles which appeared in The Hahnemannian Gleanings, the Homceopathic Heritage,

as also some that appeared in the German journal and from the Collected Works (from the many lectures which

Dr.P.SCHMIDT gave to his students of the "Groupement Mercurius du Dr.P.Schmidt'), published in French recently

by Dr.Jacques BAUR of Lyon. This collection of mine includes The Art of Case Taking as also Defective Illness etc.

To these works of Dr.SCHMIDT, I have added some of the articles of Dr.T.P.PASCHERO. This collection of

SCHMIDT and PASCHERO, I consider as a great treasure and will help us currently in confusion with so many

"teachers' teaching variations of what is generally thought of as 'classical Homoeopathy'.

This work is under preparation. Those interested in this collected works, may please write to me

3. The experienced masters have conveyed lot of hints, tips, additions, etc. on Materia Medica, in their various

articles. Seminars, published in the journals, which are not as such available in the Materia Medica books generally

used by us. I have been collecting these gems. 1 would like to clarify that my collection is not from the "Great Old

Masters' like ALLEN. L1PPE. KENT. etc. Mine are mostly from the later period. This too, I propose to publish.

I would like to stress again that these are not publication ventures; I am not a book publisher or a trader in anysense. I am,

first and foremost, a homoeopath and I also teach a small group. The above works are for our study in theCentre for

Excellence in Homoeopathy. I thought that other homoeopaths may also be interested in the study of these.

So. I await your reaction.

Yours in homeopathic service,

K.S.SRINIVASAN

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1.QHD, Vol. XVI, 1, 1999

PART I- CURRENT LITERATURE LISTING

Part I of the journal lists the current literature in Homoeopathy drawn from the well-known

homeopathic journals published world-India, England, Germany, Brazil, USA, etc.,-

discipline-wise, with brief abstracts/extracts. Readers may refer to the original articles for

detailed study. The full names and addresses of the journals covered by this compilation are

given at the end.

I.PHILOSOPHY

1.A Few Thoughts about Receiving the Case NORLAND Misha (HOM, 69/1998)

A brief thought-provoking essay about the ‘stumbling blocks’ to the therapeutic effectiveness once the basic

tenets of homoeopathic treatment and case management have been met. These are, according to HAHNEMANN,

indulgence in transcendental speculation, and prejudice. The ‘right attitude’ to case receiving is briefly

discussed.

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II. MATERIA MEDICA

1. A Proving of Parthenium hysterophorus l, MAISHI Arif Ismail, SHOUKAT ALI P.R., CHAGTAL S.A.,

KHAN Gizala

(BHJ, 87,1/1998)

Parthenium hysterophorus belong to the family Asteraceae (compositae), many plants of which are capable of

causing allergic contact dermatitis. Parthenium hysterophorus was introduced to india in the 1950s. its

dermatitis causing tendency was first reported by RANADE and others. FORNAIS, DUEANS and SLEIGHT

had earlier undertaken its proving on human beings as well as on a few animals, we have re-proved

P.hysterophorous in Indian conditions, particularly those prevailing in the northern part of the country, and have

compared our findings with those of FORNIAS, DUENAS and SLEIGHT. Some important characteristic

symptoms such as Dermatitis, Eczema, itching, sides of neck, part of face, “V” of neck, front of elbows and

backs of knees (antecubital and popliteal fossae), allergic rhinitis (hay fever), breathlessness (resembling

Asthma) have not previously been reported. We also found that P.hysterophorous causes diarrhoea, severe

popular erythematous eruptions, breathlessness and Chocking which sometimes causes the death of animals.

The non-occurrence of these symptoms outside India may be attributed to the climate differences and also to the

susceptibility of persons. P.hysterophours occurring here belongs to a strain which is more virulent than the

form found outside India.

2. Toxicology of Ixodea ricinus, the European tick BONNET M.S.(BHJ,87,1/1998)

This paper is a summary of studies of the European Castor Tick Ixodes ricinus, and its toxicology. A Materia

Medica based on the human envenomation by Ixodes ricinus, is provided. [In the earlier numbers of the BHJ, the

Materia Medica of Atrax and Androctonus compiled on the basis of human envenomation have been given by

this author=KSS]

3. North American Raven-Corvus corax

Principalis(sanguis)-a new proving of the

Blood of a North American Raven

BEDAYAN Greg, JACKSON Jessica, BAKER

Kim, (AH, 1998)

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The Raven in Folklore is interestingly told by Greg BADAYN. The ‘proving’ was with the 30c. The “Raven

Themes and Chronology” have been extracted by Jessica JACKSON, and this is followed by the “Rubric”.

‘Mentals’ which include the ‘Dreams’ appear to predominate.

A new medicine in the Homoeopathic Materia Medica; the profession should verify the ‘proving symptoms’ so

as to obtain ‘confirmatory’ symptoms.

4. Hahnemanns Vermachtnis,der

Chinarindenversuch-1997

(HAHNEMANN’S legacy, the china bark

Ecperiment-1997)

BARTHEL, P.(ZKH,42,1/1998)

Impelled by the report by E.HABERMANN. Lecturer in clinical Pharmacology, Gieben, who announced in the

Deutschen Arzteblatt 94, Heft

26, 28.6.97, that he did an experiment with the

Cinchona bark during the course of a lecture of 45

minutes duration, and there happened nothing to

report about, P.BARTHEL undertook a 'proving'

on himself with China bark and within 20 minutes

of the first ingestion of the medicine observed the

first reaction. BARTHEL followed

HAHNEMANN'S model with regard to the quantity

of the medicine to be taken.

Self-experiment with China bark, 25.9.1997

Time

16.00 Takes 15 Gramm finely pulverised China

bark in a glass water.

16.20 sudden perspiration in the forehead

16.30 voice husky, head dull, "heaviness"' dull,

light headache in the middle of the forehead

for 2-3 minutes

16.40 severe overpowering recurrent yawning;

unusual tiredness

17.00 Nausea without vomiting

17.30 Palpitation, Pulse accelerated (from 60 to

100), Pulse hard, hands trembling. Face pale;

Weakness of the hands and legs as after much

exertion, "let things be"!; slight apprehension

(anxious feeling); Perspiration all over the

body.

18.00 Trembling and nervous; Pulse 80; slight

headache right and left temples; Perspiration

little; again tiredness; Face very pale.

18.30 Trembling over, Pulse 70

19.00 Desire to eat something, but knows not what;

"sick", but without retching; restless feeling.

19.40 Slight stitching headache in the right and left

temples; slight burning in the eyes.

21.15 After the supper griping in the left upper

abdomen below the costal arch.

26.9.1997

03.00-05.00: Sleeplessness and rising up and

walking around (this has never before

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occurred).

III. THERAPEUTICS

1. Problem Child

KARNAD Sudha (NJH,7,1/1998)

A learned and experienced Psychologist

discusses the so-called 'problem child' and explains

that many of the 'problems' are not actually the

child's; the child's behaviour or misbehavior are

due to the environment and the child is expressing

its response with the so-called behavioral problems.

The common behavioral disorders in children

are briefly discussed.

2. Behaviour Problems in Children

KOTHARI Manu & MEHTA Lopa

(NJH, 7, 1/1998)

A brief and beautiful essay. About the hyperactive child the authors say “You subscribe to junk food, junk

entertainment, and drowning decibels- a perfect recipe for agitation of muscles and nerves. Sugar and salt in all

food items; the osmolarity is enough to knock out the serenity of the stomach with a resultant loss of child’s

attention span, and spate of warning letters from “Miss” in school.

“we announced in the Deutschen Arzteblatt 94, Heft 26, 28.6.97, that he did an experiment with the

Cinchona bark during the course of a lecture of 45 minutes duration, and there happened nothing to

report about, P.BARTHEL undertook a 'proving'

on himself with China bark and within 20 minutes

of the first ingestion of the medicine observed the

first reaction. BARTHEL followed

HAHNEMANN'S model with regard to the quantity

of the medicine to be taken.

Self-experiment with China bark, 25.9.1997

Time

16.00 Takes 15 Gramm finely pulverised China

bark in a glass water.

16.20 sudden perspiration in the forehead

16.30 voice husky, head dull, "heaviness"' dull,

light headache in the middle of the forehead

for 2-3 minutes

16.40 severe overpowering recurrent yawning;

unusual tiredness

17.00 Nausea without vomiting

17.30 Palpitation, Pulse accelerated (from 60 to

100), Pulse hard, hands trembling. Face pale;

Weakness of the hands and legs as after much

exertion, "let things be"!; slight apprehension

(anxious feeling); Perspiration all over the

body.

18.00 Trembling and nervous; Pulse 80; slight

headache right and left temples; Perspiration

little; again tiredness; Face very pale.

18.30 Trembling over, Pulse 70

19.00 Desire to eat something, but knows not what;

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"sick", but without retching; restless feeling.

19.40 Slight stitching headache in the right and left

temples; slight burning in the eyes.

21.15 After the supper griping in the left upper

abdomen below the costal arch.

26.9.1997

03.00-05.00: Sleeplessness and rising up and

walking around (this has never before

occurred).

III. THERAPEUTICS

1. Problem Child

KARNAD Sudha (NJH,7,1/1998)

A learned and experienced Psychologist

discusses the so-called 'problem child' and explains

that many of the 'problems' are not actually the

child's; the child's behaviour or misbehavior are

due to the environment and the child is expressing

its response with the so-called behavioral problems.

The common behavioral disorders in children

are briefly discussed.

2. Behaviour Problems in Children

KOTHARI Manu & MEHTA Lopa

(NJH,7,1/1998)

A brief and beautiful essay. About the

hyperactive child the authors say "You subscribe to

junk food, junk entertainment, and drowning

decibels - a perfect recipe for agitation of muscles

and nerves. Sugar and salt in all food items; the

osmolarity is enough to knock out the serenity of

the stomach with a resultant loss of child's attention

span, and a spate of warning letters from "Miss" in

school.

"We must mention three maverick authorities

that have hinted at a way out of the behavioral

mess. PLATO emphasized that upto the age of 14,

a child should be kept away from formal,

competitive studies, and be made conversant with

animal life, botanical splendour, astronomy, music,

singing, dancing, languages, literature and sports in

an enjoyable manner. This way, the child would be

so rich that it would learn to worship Saraswati

without wanting to make Laxmi out of her.

"Alexis ST.EXUPERY wrote The Little Prince

merely to underline the fact that a child, like the

teacher, ANAXAGORAS, is sent by the Lord to

admire the sun, sunrise and sunset, God-made

riches that teach you not to run after man-made

ones. The Dancing Wu-Li Masters of the Far East

held that a child should not be allowed to warm a

bench. In the Socratic style, the child has to learn

while on the move. Gravitation would be taught by

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first taking the child to the garden and waiting till a

leaf falls. Then the teacher would do the

choreography of the falling leaf. This would be set

to music, and then, if necessary, the Newtonian

equations would follow. Rightly it is said that we

are all born emperors and end up being beggars.

"Thomas De KEMPIS's masterpiece The

Imitation of Christ, the most widely read book

after the Holy Bible, drives home the point that

human learning is largely imitating. A child with

complete trust looks up to its adults as paragons of

virtue, of idealism, of the right-this, right-that, and

then behaves by imitating the adults at home and

outside. Let us adults acquire that humility, that

detachment, that depth whereby we yield to William

BLAKE's urging:

Behold the world in a grain of sand

And Heaven in a wild flower

Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand

And Eternity in an hour.

3. Drug-induced

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Behavioural Changes

DIKSH1T Dilip (NJH,7,1/1998)

Three cases are presented to show that

homoeopathic remedies help to rapidly cure

behavioural disorders of children.

4. "i'm allergic to Odours"

DOSHINinaH. (NJH,7,1/1998)

A woman complained of pre-sternal pain, mid-

sternum, radiating upwards, on sides and back;

constrictive with heartburn > when busy. Frequent

headaches; pain right deltoid > sudden jerking

movement at elbow. Skin cracks < winter > rains,

<summer. Anticipatory anxiety, frequent stools.

Allergic to bad odours - garbage, etc. Smell

retained for a long time, causing a tingling in the

head, eyes and headache. Childless, 45 years and

staying alone with her husband.

Dioscorea 6.

5. "Call me Bhaiya"

PARTHASARATHY Vishpala

(NJH,7,1/1998)

A three-and-half-year old girl dressed like a boy

and liked being addressed as a boy was brought for

lack growth in height. Cough during weather

changes.

Natrum muriaticum XM. (Robin MURPHY:

Aggressive; Masculine girls; egotistical; contrary;

jealousy in children; religious; bold, courageous)

Case of another three-and-half-year-old boy who

behaves very rudely, violently, authoritatively,

abusive language, and even tore his sister's doll's

dress in a way suggesting rape. The author has so

far given Opium, Tuberculinum bovinum, Veratrum

album and Tarentula. She has sought readers'

opinion.

Three-year-old boy, with complaints of frequent

colds. Antibiotics have been given. The elders at

home want instant relief and so at the first sign of a

cold he is taken to the doctor for antibiotics. He is

a spoiled, much protected child, not afraid of

anyone, very stubborn, beats the servants, throws

things and kicks, disturbed, sucks a napkin while

sleeping. Phosphorus and some counseling to the

boy helped.

6. "I can beat up a dog"

RANGOONWALA Niranjan R. (NJH,7,1/1998)

Six-year-old boy developed delirium during

fever for which he was given allopathic medicine

became irritable, contrary, disobedient, violent, uses

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abusive language; he would run after animals and

beat them; fearless and mannerless. He wanted the lights on all night. Stramonium M was given and

he became normal.

Two-and-half-year-old boy; dry and rough skin

both cheeks and over the abdomen. Strained at

stools. Sleeplessness at night, would sleep only

after 3 or 4 a.m. and wanted to play till then. He

also played with animals, desired ice cream, cold

drinks, sweets, salty and tasty food. Medorrhinum

200 and he improved.

7. The Jumping Jack

HUMRANWALA Parinaz (NJH,7,1/1998)

4'/2-year-old boy was reported by his school to

be much naughty and mischievous to the extent of

being injurious. He was born with a congenital^

heart disease (Fallot's tetralogy), and had been

operated upon. He suffered from recurrent

tonsillitis with high fever < ice cream, pain

abdomen recurring; very thirsty; family history of

tuberculosis; desires ice cream, chocolate, milk.

His parents were separated. Agaricus M.

8. The Terse Girl

DOSHI Nina (NJH,7,1/1998)

Nine-year-old girl with unruly behaviour; she

was immune to all scoldings and reprimands,

stubborn, rude, without any respect of elders,

dictatorial, etc. She cried, screamed and yelled

when her demands were not met. Tenesmus at

stool, recurrent burning in urethra. Mercurius

corrosivus.

9. Cinderella Syndrome

TIWAR1 N.L. (NJH,7,1/1998)

Seven-year-old girl with much fear; obsessed

with movie characters, her teachers, characters in

the TV serials, and Cinderella, and developed

crushes on her teachers, friends or boys in the class.

Felt jealous and unloved by her brother.

She is a delicate, affectionate girl with sparkling

eyes and curly hair, timid and sensitive, does not

like to be scolded or shouted at, gets easily hurt or

starts weeping. Loves to watch TV serials, listen to

songs full of pathos. She is good in studies but

remains lost in herself. Remains in an imaginary

world, dresses and behaves like Cinderella, has

attachment to a boy in the class always talks about

him. While Natrum muriaticum gave partial

improvement, Phosphorus M changed her

behaviour.

10. Rheumatism

RANGOONWALA N.R. (NJHJ.1/1998)

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Case 1: 62-year-old man was given Silicea as a

'constitutional' remedy. Now he came with pain in

knee joint, toes and ankles - with swelling; <

exertion, sour; > heat; swelling was hot and tender;

fever at 4-5 p.m.; known diabetes mellitus; white

spots in nails; longitudinal ridges on nails.

Lycopodium was given and shortly there was

improvement but within a month there was a severe

aggravation. This was considered as due to a

homoeopathic suppression and Silicea was given

which brought the expected amelioration

Case 2: 55-year-old man complained of pain in the

shoulder joint since the past 1V4 months with

restricted movements. Suffered from Cervical

Spondylosis 15 years earlier, which had been

treated with traction and neck exercises < sitting,

rising from seat, > continued motion. Taking into

account the totality, given Argentum nitricum 200

after which he developed loose stools with pain in

the abdomen. Medorrhinum 200. He brought out

a tinea on his forearm and Argentum nitricum M

and later Sulphur 200.

Case 3: Housewife, stitching pain in left leg from

knee joint to foot for the last one year, <night,

standing long, lying down; > day, pressure, warmth;

Acidity; Cramps in toes of left foot < night; cannot

endure rainy season; black spots on skin due to

exposure to sun. Kali bichromicum.

11. Trauma

KULAY F.M. (NJH,7,1/1998)

A brief but very interesting article on

homoeopathic therapeutics of trauma. In burns he

has used with very good results an external

application of milk cream mixed with a few drops

of Cantharis.

12. Isopathy in the Garden

TAYLOR Joane (NJH,7,1/1998)

The author suggests that to rid the garden of

pests, you prepare a low potency of the offending

thing and spray it on the affected plant.

13. LM e CH na pratica: comparacao de

resultados (Comparing Results: the 50

millesimal and the Centesimal in practice)

SALLES Sandra A.C. (RH,63,1-2/1998)

At clinic in all research we have always been

embarrassed by many variables involved in

homoeopathic practice. Here are some of them.

- the patient - vitality, age, extension of clinical

disturbance (functional, seriously or

superficially lesional, incurable) the remedy choice - semiologic criteria,

similarity level

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- the prescription - scale, dynamization,

posology

- the disease - acute or chronic, pathologic or

functional disorder

These conditions determine the presence or

absence of aggravation and the duration of relief.

They build an individual susceptibility that must be

considered in any comparison based on clinical use

of remedies, mainly when different patients are

involved.

In order to try to control this obstacle we

observed fifty patients that received the same

remedy, once on LM and, at the other moment, on

CH scale. The patient, the remedy and the disease

were the same, so the only variable was the scale, as

the potencies were chosen by the same parameters

in both scales.

Using this method we tried to neutralize all the

variables described before.

The CH scale was prescribed in single doses,

except in acute cases. LM was prescribed based on

the 6th edition of the Organon, repetition of doses.

14. As If One Patient

BEDAYN Greg (AH, 1998)

This article has great breadth and depth and tells

a lot, and must be re-read and pondered over. It

would stimulate one to read the Organon and

Chronic Diseases again and again. [The article is

given in full in Part II of this QHD = KSS]

15. A Case with serious Internal Bleeding

THAKKAR Sadhana (AH, 1998)

A man in his 20s, from an allopathic hospital

admitted in the homoeopathic hospital; in hepatic

coma, vomiting and passing stools coffee brown

indicating that he was bleeding internally. Vital

signs were grave. Almost delirious and couldn't

answer any question, yet he would be mumbling

and crying periodically - saying "1 want to die. I

want to die". Color almost dark, ashy, petechial

hemorrhaging on his body. There were bruises that

had turned into black on his buttocks and back from

sleeping in that position for too long. Offensive

breath.

Family history revealed that he was an alcoholic

since a very young^age. This was the third time

when he had almost died. Wouldn't listen to

anyone. Even though he had been treated in the

hospital for cirrhosis of liver and discharged with

advice to keep off alcohol, he wouldn't listen. He

was a stubborn and angry man. He was a loner.

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After repertorization and study in the Materia

Medica, Crotahis horridus was chosen and given in

30 potency, repeated twice more during that night,

and he began to improve after each dose; in the

morning he was sitting up and asking for breakfast.

Discharged after 3 days in the homoeopathic

hospital. In the follow-up during the year he was

given Crotalus horridus 200 three times and the M

once. He remained well, came to live with the

family, changed his life around, took up a job and

became engaged to be married.

16. Dosage and Potency according to the Organon

LITTLE David (AH, 1998)

In this very interesting and educative article the

author clears many misunderstandings about the use

of the Centesimal and LM scale potencies and

clarifies the final instructions left to us by

HAHNEMANN including the making of the

medicinal solutions. He also explains that the final

legacy of HAHNEMANN ensures rapid, gentle and

permanent cure, (the article has been given more or

less in full in Part II of this QHD.= KSS)

17.Die homoopathische Krebsbehandlung

(Homoeopathic Treatment of Cancer)

KLINKENBERG C.R. (ZKH,42,1,3,5/1998)

This is a 3 part series and has been presented on

the basis of the Seminar on "The treatment of

Cancer in Homoeopathy" held in June 1997 in Bad

Imnau, with Dario SP1NEDI.

Only few homoeopaths venture to treat Cancer

cases with Homoeopathy. The experience of the

older-day homoeopaths shows how it could be done

now.

In Part I of this article, the principle of

symptoms-choice and prescription of follow-up

medicines in one-sided (chronic) diseases on the

basis of the Organon are discussed. The

significance of the local tumours and its symptoms

for the remedy choice and their undervaluation by

KENT are then presented. And then the methods

of most homoeopaths in Cancer cases particularly

the prescription on the basis of the totality of

symptoms are discussed. The errors in the

homoeopathic treatment of Cancer are shown.

In Part II of the series, the treatment of non-

malignant and malignant tumors is further explained

on the basis of the Organon. Tumors develop like

the other local diseases as a result of an internal disturbance of the organism (see Chronic

Diseases). The healing of the tumor is associated

along with the clear improvement of the general

state of health. The significance of the tumor as

process parameters is demonstrated. The problems

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of surgery and external treatment are pointed out.

A possible cooperation of Homoeopathy and surgery

is discussed and it is shown how this can be in the

case of patients who are to be operated. The study

of HAHNEMANN'S teachings regarding chronic

diseases is indispensable for those who would like

to treat tumors. How important it is to heal Cancer

patients homceopathically, and how to proceed so

unswervingly, is shown.

Part III discusses that manifest Cancer is

normally preceded by a pre-cancerous stage. This

should be perceived and diagnosed and treated

early. The signs of the precancerous stage and the

most important Cancer-favoring factors are

presented. In many cases the precancerous

symptoms vanish as soon as the tumor develops;

these can appear again during the course of the

homoeopathic treatment. The suppression again of a

symptom which has been improperly treated before,

can have serious consequences. Finally it is shown

that a long-term homoeopathic treatment is

especially effective in Cancer prevention.

18.Zahnreinigungsmittel, Zahnpasta (Tooth

cleaning agents, Toothpaste)

STORMANN P. (ZKH,42,1/1998)

Tooth-cleaning agents like tooth powders,

liquids, and pastes have been engaging the attention

of the homoeopaths from the days of

HAHNEMANN till now. The author draws

attention to Footnote of §260 of Organon and

BONNINGHAUSEN, JAHR, STAPF and their

observations on this.

19. Homoeopathy & Conventional Cancer Treatment

SULLIVAN Andrea D. (SIM,XI,1/1998)

Case 1: A man with a Prostate Cancer: 1

Sept. 1994: Prostate Cancer diagnosed in July 1993,

in a 53-year-old African American male. "They

want to do surgery, radiation and Chemotherapy."

History of early and excessive alcohol use.

Relationship with wife changed as a result of her

nervous breakdown. This changed his fidelity, and

he subsequently had many sexual relationships. He

had Gonorrhoea at one time. Now he is rigid, fixed

(no TV, movies, or theater; "knows" that his wife

could be helped if she'd just admit she has a problem). Almost fanatical about his religion and

has definite ideas about the devil and God.

A Draftsman - very conscientious about detail.

He is always dressed very neatly when he comes to

my office, and he is very punctual (fastidious).

Night sweats.

Conium maculatum 30, repeated two months

later. In March 1995, a PSA was done which read

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33.6 mg/ml. (Earlier it was 18.5 in August 1993,

and 27.3 in August 1994) Another PSA done in

August 1995 showed 44.5 mg/ml. 200th potency

now given. PSA in February 1996 was 47 mg/ml.

Conium 200 was now repeated (Erections failing).

PSA in July 1996 was 70.9 mg/ml.

The case was retaken. A lonely, quiet, restricted

childhood. Little to no affection or expression of

love toward him or between his parents. Betrayed

and hurt by his sisters' pregnancies. Betrayed and

hurt by wife's nervous breakdowns. Still quiet and

"antisocial', with concerns about being betrayed

again (his friend in church). Silent grief, Fastidious,

Cold sores. Sleeps on the left side. Worse from

heat. Food cravings and aversions. Natrum

muriaticum 200 C.

October 1996: PSA 56.5. Feeling great.

January 1997 through June 1997: He is still

eporting that he is feeling great. No pains or

heaviness. Hs erections are fine. He and his wife

are better. No sweating. Went to family reunion

and college homecoming for first time. His mood is

a lot better. He remains pain free and working hard.

Last PSA was 50.2.

Despite the cancerous condition, this man has

had a clear response to the remedies, especially

emotionally, and has had a better quality of life.

Case 2: A Case of Lobular Intraductal Cancer:

Young woman with Breast Cancer, diagnosed in

June 1996; a four cm. mass in her right breast. Her

first round Chemotherapy had been a week before

this visit on August 29, 1996. She was scheduled

for three more and then a mastectomy in November

1996, then seven more months of chemotherapy.

History of severe emotional stress: commuting,

readjusting to marriage and to husband being home.

A stressful pregnancy, nausea all the time, and

tiredness. A daughter was born. When her daughter

was two-and-half years old. she went back to work

"had feelings of abandonment."

Her parents divorced. Her father remarried,

when patient was 16 year-old. Stepmother was

sick. This pushed the patient into self-destructive

ways: Bad relationships, men who didn't love her,

drugs, marijuana, LSD, THC, Mescaline. Dated a Vietnam vet - a schizophrenic; she lived with him.

Then went to the Ashram.

Doesn't have the patience to relax. Husband

loves her, but she felt he was sentimental and

impotent; he was repressed. She couldn't sit still

for 15 minutes. "Always have to be working and

getting things done."

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Fears suffocation, small spaces, dying, getting

sick, being alone, cars on beltway - accidents, and

insects. Sensitive to milk. Likes bread/starch,

cheese, eggs, bread and butter, Pepsi, Aversion to

Garlic. Chilly all her life.

Carbo animalis 12 C t.i.d.

Six weeks later: felt more stable generally. She

stayed on the remedy and her husband came in to

get it.

November 1996: She had a mastectomy. 20

lymph nodes were removed. There was no nodal

involvement, which surprised the doctors. There

was no necrosis in the lymph nodes, which also

surprised the doctor, because necrosis is what you

would expect if the chemo had affected them. She

had nodules under her nipples. Because of the size

of the tumor and the nodules, she received four

more rounds of chemotherapy - which is tolerated

very well until she got shortness of breath. Her

energy remained high, as did her spirits. She was

switched to a different drug, Adriamycin, and did

very well on that drug, as well. Subsequently, she

had 28 treatments of radiation; the last one in June

1997. She has continued to be well, on the same

remedy, and potency, for the last year. She is

teaching Yoga and has started a Cancer survivors

support group.

20. "The Disease is incurable but the Patient is

helped"

ROTHENBERG Amy (SIM,XI,1/1998)

Case 1: 13-year-old boy with complaint of

behavioral and emotional problems, frequent sinus

infections and congestions and nosebleeds.

Suffered from Static Encephalopathy due to a

reaction to the Pertussis Vaccine. The Vaccine

injury began after he received the second dose of

DPT at three and half months old, when he

developed anaphylactic reaction. However he was

given the third DPT at six and half months. After

these he developed uncontrollable jumpiness, and

jerking of head and shoulders, all better from being

held. Began shrieking-for nine and half hours non-

stop. High fever with a hot body for three days.

Eyes wandered, independent of each other. He

sustained profound hearing loss, developed a blank

expression on his face, and could no longer roll

over.

He has uncontrollable emotional outbursts.

They come on quickly, he snaps and loses control.

He starts grunting and clenching his teeth, his arm

muscles and his face. Becomes restless, shakes his

legs, makes loud sucking noises with his mouth.

Has choreic motions of the arms, he can swing at

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people. Stomping of the feet and shrieking.

Unusual grimaces. Will pull hair, bite and pinch -

especially his younger sibling. He has always been

extremely strong for his age. Can get worked up to

a frenzy. If someone reacts to him, it gets worse.

Remorseful after such an episode. Stares, is

fatigued, tranquil and calm. Becomes motionless in

the chair afterwards, trance-like. He slowly comes

out of it, starts making clicking noises with his

mouth.

Has repetitive and ritualistic behaviour.

Impulsive and heedless - will run into a busy traffic.

Has severe learning disabilities. Doesn't

process language correctly. Has an incredible

memory for direction. Can sit and listen to chamber

music for hours. Picks nose and eats it. Laughs if

he sees someone in distress or being hurt.

Wears hearing aids. Spastic hand gestures.

Awkward gait, head often postured to one side.

Bilateral eyesurgery at 18 months. At 5 years

old, had a head injury due to a fall. At 1 year, fell

down stairs, split head open, had 23 stitches. At 12

years age, Chicken pox. Had been given

Belladonna.

Now he was given Stramonium 200 C. There

was improvement. On December 12, 1996, he was

given Cuprum metallicum 200 C. Improvement.

Cuprum 200 C repeated for a relapse.

Case 2: Weakness and Shortness of Breath in a

Patient with Terminal Pancreatic Cancer and

Metastasis to Liver. 60-year-old male with

Lymphocytic Leukaemia and Pancreatic Cancer

metastasis to the liver. At the time of this visit in

September 1996, his chief complaint was weakness

and shortness of breath, which prevented the patient

from doing almost everything. Feels weak

especially in his knees, arms, shoulders and hips.

Gets bad cramps in his legs and hands, which are

worse since he has been Prednisone. He sweats on

the back his head profusely; he sweats only there.

Needs to have the fan on him continuously. Has

lost sense of smell and taste many years ago.

Tonsils were removed when he was 12.

Vasectomy in 1971. History of Thyroid Cancer in

1971, a right inguinal Hernia repaired in 1979. Hypertensive.

Carbo vegetabilis 200 C. He began to improve.

In January 1997, this remedy was repeated. His

pains were better. He was still on Chemotherapy

but no radiation. The tumor was shrinking from the

treatment but he was feeling overall worse.

Relentless anxiety because of the illness. Had

become afraid dying. Sleeplessness at nights

because of the anxiety. Wanted to be warm.

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Difficulty swallowing. Craved warm drinks and the

company of his wife.

Arsenicum album 30 helped anxiety. Ten days

later he died with his wife and family around him.

f

21. Enlargement of the Spleen with Flu-like

Symptoms

ALBIN Steve (Simillimum,XI, 1/1998)

Two more or less 'similar' cases are presented;

both were women, who had tendency to overwork

themselves. The disease started as upper

respiratory symptoms that progressed into a cough,

chills, muscle aches, headaches, and painful

swelling of the spleen. Aggravation was in evening

and night. Sores developed in the oral region.

Very fatigued with loss of thirst and appetite.

Difficulty in concentrating.

While remedies like Gelsmium, Natrum

muriaticum, Mercurius were needed, the one that

actually brought about the cure rapidly was

Ceanolhus americanus, in low potency, [see

CLARKE'S A Dictionary of Practical Materia

Medica.]

22. DDT: A Twentieth-Century Miasm

SHOWLER Linda (SIM,XI,1/1998)

It is now well-known that many pesticides are

hormone mimickers, with powerful abilities to

disrupt female and male hormone function, and

thyroid hormone function. The organochlorine

pesticides in particular have potent estrogenic

effects in the body. This can result in such

conditions as endometriosis, PMS, uterine fibroids,

irregular menstrual cycles, dysmenorrhoeas, hot

flushes, infertility, breast cancer, benign prostatic

hypertrophy, prostatic and testicular cancer, and

hypothyroidism. Thus the Pesticide Miasm.

The author presents three cases of DDT Miasm

and in each case DDT200 C was needed.

23. A Case of chronic Urticaria

MATHIEN Brent (SIM,XI,1/1998)

34-year-old woman with a chief complaint of

chronic hives. The hives were present every day,

and had been so during her entire life since infancy.

They began from a Penicillin reaction when she was

an infant. She was "raised on antibiotics and

Benadryl". During the course of life she

experienced recurrent ear and chronic kidney

infections, and acne, all treated with antibiotics. The

hives were from head to toe. They appeared

anywhere where pressure was applied. Worse from

scratching, change of weather, cold. She is

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opinionated, domineering, worse from dampness,

urging for urination when chilled.

Dulcamara 30 c. b.i.d. on November 1996, then

Dulcamara 30 q.d. At this stage she underwent

Acupuncture to tone her kidney function. Her

hives increased. Dulcamara 30 b.i.d., then 200, on

December 4, 1996. February 6, 1997, Dulcamara

200. She remained well.

24. Chronic Boils in a Patient fearing Cancer

JOHNSON-WILDE Glenna (SIM.XI, 1/1998)

33-year-old woman who works with

developmentally disabled persons. Her chief

complaint: chronic painful skin eruptions, hormonal

imbalance, poor posture, poor eyesight, heart pain,

jaw clenching and teeth grinding at night. Her

maternal aunt and great aunt died of breast cancer.

The patient specifically requests preventative

measures for Cancer and reflects a deep concern

about this issue. She has had extensive foreign

travel, and received many vaccinations. While she

received Thuja, Folliculinum, Anthracinum

according to need, she received complementary

naturopathic treatments - cellular cleansing and

detoxification via three physical healers: pure

food/nutritional correction, pure water, and pure air;

colonic hydrotherapy with restoration of the

gastrointestinal microbiological ecosystem, physical

medicine with visceral manipulation,

muskuloskeletal alignment and botanical medicine.

25. Hemiplegia

LAKSHMINARAYANAN D.

(MFH,8,2/1997)

A woman in her early 60s in 1992 had a history

of left-sided paralysis following a stroke in August

1988. The stroke was precipitated one month

before her only son's projected departure to

Holland. She had harboured hostile feelings

towards her husband. She was a widow some years

before the stroke. Dominating and irritable. Had

total hysterectomy and metrorrhagia and a tumour

in 1979. The stroke seemed to have followed

exposure to cold weather, sitting on a cold floor for

long hours during a religious discourse. CAT Scan

diagnosed stroke which aggravated an earlier

cerebral damage on the left side. Rectum was

paralysed along with bladder, stool manually

removed.

A number of remedies were given and she

slowly improved and was able to take walks and

there was weight gain. Towards end December

1992 she had another stroke she suffered a major

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stroke and collapsed, became unconscious and was

shifted to a corporate hospital. The case went out

of the hands of the author and she died.

"That a paralysis patient of several years could

get up and take morning walks by herself after 4

months of homoeopathic medication is a reminder to

homoeopaths that they should forget the lure of

Allopathy and its hi-tech gadgetry going by the

name of life-saving therapy and educate themselves

that the gentlest, safest palliation is available only in

Homoeopathy while faced with incurable conditions

or terminally ill patients. Until they are convinced,

no amount of propaganda will divert people from

the lure of Allopathy. The people who see their

near and dear dying in 5 star hospitals with not even

a suspicion of any positive response from the

allopathic treatment will go a second or third time

to the same allopathic hospitals and pour their

money recklessly hoping for a miracle the second

time atleast. This hapless patient had been taken

many times to the same 5 star hospital during her 5-

year illness."

26. Carcinosin in Renal Failure

BAIG Mirza Anwar (MFH, 8,2/1997)

One of the most common causes of renal

hypertension in young individuals is post-

streptococcal proliferating glomerulonephritis. Of

late more cases of post-streptococcal nephritis are

seen, the cause may be excessive consumption of

chilled alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, which

make an individual susceptible to Beta-haemolytic

streptococcal sore throat or tonsillitis. The

infection is easily transmitted in community

gatherings, like marriages, clubs, discotheques, etc.

Carcinosin, in the experience of the author is one of

the most useful drugs in the treatment of young

patients suffering from renal failure due to

hypertension.

Case 1: 5-year-old-female child; signs of renal

failure and was on renal dialysis, twice a week since

two months. History of past illness revealed that

the child had an abscess on right thigh and was

treated with antibiotics and surgical excision.

Arnica 30, after which no further dialysis was

needed. The second prescription was Carcinosin

30, and there was remarkable improvement.

Subsequently Belladonna and Calcarea carbonica.

Case 2: 22-year-old male, renal failure. Severely

anaemic, pale and depressed. Difficulty of

breathing, sighing. Cramps in the calf muscles

while walking and said that he could eat solid food

with some liquids only. Movements and exposure

to cold <. He was a drug addict and also

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occasional indulgence in homosexuality. History of

emotional trauma when his fiancee deserted him.

lgnatia 200; after some improvement he was

given a dose of Carcinosin during the next week

after which there was remarkable improvement. In

between he was given Eel serum in material doses.

Case 3: 30-year-old lady, with history of chronic

hypertension followed by kidney failure.

Sonographic examination revealed bilateral smaller

kidneys with a cyst in right ovary and in right

kidney. Uterus enlarged with multiple fibroids.

Known case of renal failure due to chronic renal

disease. Weekly dialysis. Her suffering began with

bleeding from nose which was found to be due to

high blood pressure. Vomiting during

menstruation, dysmenorrhoea and occasional

constipation. She was a divorcee. Phosphorus 200,

followed by Carcinosin after one month with

remarkable improvement. In three months she

showed remarkable improvement in every respect.

The author says that there were many other

cases of renal hypertension who responded to

Carcinosin. The personality of Carcinosin: The

patient is soft-spoken, amicable, honest, creative,

impulsive and sanguine. Basically, he is not a

cunning or crooked person. People with such a

personality may have a positive history of

hypertension, diabetes, T.B. or Cancer in the

family.

27. Cholecystitis - Gall Stones

LAKSHMINARAYANAN D.

(MFH,8,3/1997)

Case 1: 68-year-old man with Gall stone colic, was

preparing to go for surgery. Dioscorea villosa, Gall

stone, Chelidonium, Sulphur, Fel tauri, Morgan,

Cholestrin, were given to him as and when the

symptoms called for them. He remained pain-free,

and made the trip to Mecca.

Case 2: 67-year-old man, a diabetic, cardiac, retinal

haemorrhagic, severely constipated but with

sneaking love for allopathic medicines underwent

by-pass surgery in the U.S. but basically opting for Homoeopathy as long as he did not get scared

whenever his cardiac condition relapsed; he

developed severe pains in June '87, diagnosed by

scan as Cholelithiasis. This patient took allopathic

drugs but also occasional homoeopathic medicines

from the author. The scan reports indicate that

homoeopathic medicines break up gall stones.

Dioscorea villosa is the most frequently

indicated medicine in these cases.

28. Urticaria cases

LAKSHMINARAYANAN D. (MFH,8,3/1997)

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40-year-old male, businessman. Urticaria since

one year, begins around the umbilicus and extends

to folds of limbs and recently to face. It is wo*rse 6-

6.30 p.m. and is amel. 10 p.m., < in cool room, >

open air, heartburn < pungent food, lying down

after night meal. Nux vomica 200, 5 doses, 12

hourly. Urticaria < from next day and extends to

the whole body, heart burn much less.

Strophanthus 6 three doses once a day. He went

on to recovery. Strophanthus was repeated once.

46-year-old female with recurrent urticaria;

number of homoeopathic remedies were given over

a period of eight months, but the remedy that helped

cure was Strophanthus.

The author draws attention to BOGER,

PHATAK and BCERICKE with regard to the

efficacy of Strophanthus in recurrent urticaria.

29. Thyroid cases

LAKSHMINARAYANAN D. (MFH,8,3/1997)

Discusses in his engaging manner the 'lifetime'

use of thyroid therapy in Allopathy vis-a-vis

homoeopathic therapy. He has used Spongia,

Thyroidin, Aurum iodatum, Lapis albus, Mercurius

iodatus ruber in the case of a 47-year-old lady, for

hyperthyroidism. While she was under allopathic

medication for over 10 years without appreciable

change, Homoeopathy made her totally well in

about 3 years. The remedies that were most used in

this case were Lapis albus and Thyroidinum.

30.Miniscule case - Rectal abscess (Recurring)

LAKSHMINARAYANAN D.

(MFH,8,3/1997)

45-year-old male, who runs a printing press.

Tympanitic abdomen, poor digestion and lacks

hunger; dark discoloration of the gums. Plumbum

30 did not give result. Kail bichromicum 30 five

doses resulted irfa marked reduction in the girth of

the abdomen. Now he had pus in the ears but

flowing, felt in the morning on waking, with itching

in the ears. History of Measles. Now Morbillinum

30, five doses once a day. Two days later he

developed extreme soreness of rectum preventing

sitting or standing, had to keep walking, stool was

soft but there a swelling, an old fistula yet to open.

On 30.10.97 Nitric acid 200 six doses one every

hour for three doses and two doses next day and one

dose the next day. On the third day he traveled 10

km to tell the author that he used to get a fistula

every six months for many years, but what he

developed this time three days ago was an

enormous growth never before experienced. It

opened up suddenly on 1.11.97 when he was

applying hot fomentation. The really startling

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symptoms that followed were - there was an almost

explosive discharge of extremely offensive pus

containing long flakes, mixed with almost black

blood and these were spattered over a distance of a

meter with tremendous force. He had only a

soreness in the affected area that afternoon but was

fairly comfortable. Nitric acid 200 four doses, one

a day, was now given.

31. Mastoid surgery -two cases

LAKSHMINARAYANAN D.

(MFH,8,3/1997)

Case 1: 56-year-old man; chronic discharge of pus

in one ear with severe pain in the ear extending to

the head. Surgery done already. Not slept for many

months since the surgery due to the pain. He had a

heart attack 6 years back. A second severe attack in

December 1993, left ventricular dysfunction of

75%.

Hepar sulphuris 200, three doses one in 4 hours

and Kali bichromicum 30, one dose to be used if

called for, did not > pain, then Arnica 200 six doses

and Hepar sulphuris M, six doses, alternately every

12 hours. Subsequent remedies Mercurius iodatum

flavus 30, 200. In spite of improvement, the

surgeon was repeatedly suggesting another mastoid

surgery and finally the patient yielded, and he died

following the surgery.

Case 2: 17 July 1997 - 22-year-old girl, mastoid

surgery on the left ear an year ago for chronic

middle ear discharge; surgical wound still painful,

bloody pus; discharge persisting post-operatively;

some hearing impairment and sense of some foreign

body in the ear. Pyrogen 200, five doses, once a

day.

22 July 1997: Surgical wound nearly healed and

scar tissue forming; ear discharge just a trickle,

yellow.

Now full history of the case taken, and then

Silicea, Kali bichromicum, Morbillinum, and

Ledum, healed. Ledum was the constitutional remedy in this case.

32. Punishment in baby creche

SARASWATHI G. (MFH,8,3/1997)

This case demonstrates again that the correct

homoeopathic prescription is both, 'medicine' and

'psychiatry', and with the homoeopathic remedy

there is no need for long periods of counseling.

A five-year-old boy presented symptoms of

severe constipation since three years. Only strong

enema or strong laxatives could produce stool. It

was revealed that at 18 months age the child was

left in a baby-care center, and the woman-in-charge

beat the child for soiling his underclothes. The

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constipation began after this. Opium 200 two doses

and then M one dose completely cured.

33.Poor prognosis turns into rapid recovery.

Homoeopathy in Trauma - induced

unconsciousness

SARASWATHI G. (MFH,8,3/1997)

9-year-old male, fell into a ditch from a

speeding motor cycle, sustained multiple injuries

including the head and was admitted into a super

specialities hospital on 26 August 1997. On

admission: stuporous, but arousable but neither

answering nor obeying oral commands; whining

from pain impulses, bladder control maintained;

right-sided facial paralysis present; haemorrhage

from right ear; multiple bruises; and lacerations;

vomiting +++. CT scan of head: no evidence of

fracture, subdural haematoma right parietal region

and haemorrhage in thalamus area. Prognosis at

this stage was that it would probably be six weeks

before recovery of full consciousness.

On 27 August, asked for Homoeopathy. Arnica

M, Hypericum M and Ledum 200 serially at hourly

intervals. After one dose each, patient opened his

eyes, moved his limbs, sat up, drank a glass of milk

and went back to sleep. One dose of Arnica and

Hypericum was repeated in the night. Next day

patient sat up, got into a wheel chair and went to the

toilet and cleaned himself. Speech nil, did not

recognize persons. Again Arnica, Hypericum,

Ledum serially, morning, noon and night.

Another CT scan on 29 August revealed rapid

resorption of haematoma. He was discharged. On

30th the patient was sitting, obeying oral

commands; responded- when called by his name.

But still no speech. Now Natrum sulphuricum,

Arnica, Hypericum.

Report on 7 September: talking, greeting people

and started recognising persons from 5 Sept. He

was, however, moody. Slight right-sided facial

palsy and trismus of jaw. Natrum sulphuricum XM.

He went on to improve and his normalcy was

restored completely.

34. Spinal Injury

VASANTHA KRISHNA (MFH,8,3/1997)

On 4 August 1997, a 55-year-old female, fell

from a chair when she was standing on it to reach a

picture high up on the wall. Probably fell on the

back. Became unconscious and doesn't remember

anything. After three hours she was lifted and made

to stand. Shifted to an Orthopaedic hospital. X-

ray revealed no fractures. Put on analgesics and

traction. On 6 August the patient shifted to

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homoeopathic care. Arnica and Hypericum

alternately once every 4 hours and pain was less by

50%. Bellis perennis 0 10 drops in one oz. water

given twice a day for four days suspecting injury to

deep tissues. On 13th pain less by 75% and she

complained of pain in coccyx. Silica 200. Next day

pain sacrum. Kali carbonicum 200 once a day for

four days. On 9th September: she developed pain

on either side in the hip and there were palpable

lumps, these were at the sites where injections were

given in the hospital. Ledum 200 and these

subsided. She improved very well. For recurrence

of pain in the back after a train journey, Natrum

sulphuricum 200.

35. Bowel Nosodes in the Clinic - Sycotic co in

Asthma

LAKSHMINARAYANAN, D. (MFH,8,3/1997)

This journal has been frequently reminding the

great therapeutic role of the Bowel Nosodes.

Asthma is so much wide-spread and affecting more

of the population including small children and the

allopathic bronchodilators are prescribed even for

infants.

A baby of one year-age with asthmatic

symptoms from the age of three months presented

with symptoms which recalled the symptoms

Sycotic co.30 Seven doses, one a day was

prescribed. A week later rattling cough, vomited 2 -

3 times and Antimonium tartaricum 30, five doses,

one a day. One more week later: no nebulizer, all

symptoms much >, only fluent coryza, Natrum

muriaticum 200, three doses one a day. Since then,

the child remained well.

36.Proteus in Numbness

JANAKI, C.H. (MFH,8,2/1997)

50-year-old female, with cervical pain extending

to left hand, arms swollen near and upto elbow;

middle and ring fingers numb. Was using pain

killers both oral and injectible.

On 5 September 1996 Kalmia 200 - five doses

one a day.

10 September. Pain symptoms > by 50%

Repeat Kalmia 200 - one a day

20 September pain fully >. No > of numbness.

Proteus 30-4 doses one a week

One month later - no numbness

37. Gangrene of the Lung

IVES Mary S. (AH, 1998)

A 70+ old, withered-looking woman with severe

lung disease already seen by two allopathic doctors

and given up. A general failing in health since two

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years. Recently she caught a cold and has coughed

more or less ever since, especially expectorating

"yellowish matter". Pain in the left chest, unable to

lie on the back or right side, any movement caused

agonizing pain in the left chest causing her to

scream aloud. Breathing quick and shallow,

flapping of wings of nose. Cough causing

distressing pain in left chest, between the third and

fourth ribs. Expectoration of mouthfuls of thick,

yellow pus in quantity, some three or four ounces in

24 hours. Sleepless, had opiates. Fever every

afternoon 3-4 p.m. lasting until late in evening;

throws all covers off and wants windows open.

Intense restlessness during fever, throwing arms and

legs about. Thirst "awful", unquenchable.

Lycopodium CM one dose given. Next morning

she said she was better; that afternoon the fever

came at usual time, accompanied by restlessness,

etc., and the following morning more pain again.

Lycopodium CM repeated. Day after day the case

went on; sometime a little better and yet with a

gradual decline in strength and increase of

symptoms. The fever came faithfully each day,

always sometime in the late afternoon, 3-5 p.m.

The restlessness grew worse, until it was dreadful to

behold, would fling her arm here, then other arm

somewhere else, and off would go a leg in one

direction and the other away off some other place;

quick sharp, darting movements, quick as a flash.

Fever was of a continued type, < in the afternoon.

She grew distressingly irritable, very angry

occasionally. She distrusted the nurse, the

physician; refused absolutely to tell her symptoms;

insisted on being keptinformed as to her husband's

doings; though really too weak to move her head

from the pillow, if she heard a door open downstairs

she would make an effort to raise herself up and

strain every nerve to listen to what was going on.

Kept close watch over things in the room; if a

pillow was missing "Where's my feather pillow;

what have you done with it?" "How many table

napkins have you got downstairs? Go fetch them

and let me see" and so on, so suspicious and

distrustful. All this time the cough kept on,

expectoration profuse, of yellowing pus, which

began to grow greenish in hue and a horribly

offensive odor, stringy and difficult to get rid of; the

mouth became literally covered with aphthous

patches; tongue glazed and parched; dreadful taste

and awful soreness in the mouth. Rapid breathing.

Remedies Arsenicum, Phosphorus, and Pyrogen,

did nothing. The case was thoroughly restudied as

death seemed almost inevitable. Lachesis CM.

After this she went down into the very gate of death,

but not to pass through, thanks to our Homoeopathy

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. 12 hours after the remedy she had a violent cough,

gagging and she was expectorating mouthfuls of

the vilest stuff, green, putrid smelling pus; the

stench was truly horrible, permeating the whole

room. After this attack subsided she lay back in an

exhausted faint. 12 hours later came just such

another time when more of this stuff was ejected,

and from that time on the patient made a rapid and

uninterrupted recovery. In two weeks time she was

sitting up in her room, sewing, could eat and sleep

well and enjoy life generally. No cough, occasional

expectoration of a whitish mucus.

During this time of recovery, some two weeks,

the parotid glands became very much swollen,

presenting an appearance of mumps; first the right

side and then the left; as the left side commenced to

swell the right-sided swelling commenced to

decrease. As quickly as these glands showed signs

of swelling the aphthous patches in the mouth began

to clear up, the tongue grew moist and soft and the

dreadful, unquenchable thirst became a horror of

the past.

Now it is a daily occurrence for her to walk two

or three miles, and this oftentimes in inclement

weather.

[Dr.S.Mary IVES was a pupil of KENT in

Philadelphia in 1895. In 1946 she was still living

and practicing in Middletown. This case was

reported in October 1901]

38. A Bamboo Case

SHERR Jeremy (HOM.69/1998)

18-year-old woman; lump on the head since

childhood and new ones are growing. Lump is very

painful, possibly a Lipoma. Lump < if touched.

Has already had Silica, Pulsatilla, Arsenicum album, Cannabis saliva. After the second dose

Silica another lump has grown. Generally very

restless, must keep moving. Menses late, very

painful, heavy and clotted. Tonsils removed in

childhood. Food: Spicy, foreign, ++ plain food

(sweet/salt). Thirsty for cold drinks, hates tea,

coffee, milk, hot drinks. Dreams of people dying,

relatives dying. Feelings of guilt after the dreams,

in case they really do die. Hard worker, quiet,

listens to others. Bamb-a.

Follow-up two months later: generally much

better; no menstrual pain; lumps on head have

vanished; much fewer colds; confidence improved,

more outgoing. Ten months later: improvement

continues.

IV. RESEARCH

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1. Das Problem falsch negativer Ergebnisse in

klinischen Doppelblindstudien (The problem of

obtaining false negative results in clinical double-

blind studies)

KIENE H. (AHZ,243,1/1998)

Various factors can produce false negative

results in double-blind clinical trials; obliged

answer, experimental subordination, tendency

towards moderate reports, group assimilation, lack

of differentiation of assessment method,

conditioning effects, additional basic treatment,

compensatory treatment, cognitive interaction,

disturbances of doctor-patient-relationship, and

wrong attribution. These factors have to be taken

into consideration when planning and evaluating

double-blind clinical trials.

2. Oberlegungen zur Miinchener Migrane-Studie

(Comments on the Munich Migraine Study)

KOSTERS C. (AHZ,243,1/1999)

In a Clinical trial - "Munich Migraine Study"

(see AHZ,241/1996, 242/1997) - the efficacy of

classical homoeopathic therapy in the treatment of

patients with chronic headaches could not be

demonstrated. Reviewing other clinical studies

already conducted, it can be shown that it is

possible to prove effects of homoeopathic therapy, if

solely treatment of acute diseases or simple

experimental models are used for investigation.

The question is, whether homoeopathic treatment of

chronic diseases is too complex to be verified by double-blind trials. The dissection of complex

problems as simple question is required for further

research.

3. Die Munchener Kopfschmerzstudie

Folgerungen fur zukiinftige Studien aus

homoopathischer Sicht (The Munich Study of

Headache - Conclusions for a future study from

homoeopathic view)

LIES M.K.H. (AHZ,243,1/1998)

A brief discussion on the consequences of the

Munich-headache-study for further homoeopathic

research from homoeopathic point of view.

4. Electric measurement of ultra-high dilutions - a

blinded controlled experiment.

WALACH Harald, ASSELDONK Tedje Van,

BOUKAS Pericles, DELINICK Alexandra,

IVES Galen, KARRAGIANOPOULOS

Costas, LUDK.E Rainer, WASSENHOVEN

Michel Van, WITT Claudia (BHJ,87,1/1998)

This experiment was designed to test the

hypothesis put forward by P.BOURKAS, A.

DELINICK and C. KARRAGIANNOPOULOS of

the National Technical University of Athens

(NTUA) that Ultra High Succussed Dilutions

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(UHSD) can be distinguished from control solutions

by an Electric Measurement Device (EMD),

developed by the NTU team. A pre-formulated

experimental protocol was followed, measuring in

random sequence test solutions of double-distilled

and deionised water (aqua injectabile), potentised

water (6 cH, 30 cH), Natrum muriaticum (Nat mur)

potentised in aqua injectabile (6 cH, 30 cH), either

blind or open. The number of measurements was

determined by a power analysis based on open pilot

readings. While the open pilot trial performed by

the NTUA team showed a large difference in

readings for the controls and test-solutions, the

experimental blind test was negative. The only

significant differences observed was between Nat

mur 6 cH and Nat mur 30 cH, and the direction of

the difference was in the opposite direction from

that predicted by theory and found in the pilot

experiment. No differences were found between

any other conditions, and in particular Nat mur 30

cH and Aqua 30 cH could not be distinguished. It

was suggested that the failure to detect a difference

in the main trial resulted from a different brand of

water being used in the main trial; the likelihood of

this, and other alternative explanations, is

discussed. It was concluded that the EMD is a

highly sensitive apparatus for measuring impurities

in water. As yet there is no obvious link between

the measurement of impurities in water and the purported alteration of solvent in the process of

homoeopathic potentisation.

5. Some questions and thoughts on research in

Homoeopathy

ESKINAZ Daniel (BHJ,97,1/1998)

Despite extensive research there are still some

fundamental questions about Homoeopathy that

need answering. This paper highlights these

questions and discusses possible answers and a

future research agenda for Homoeopathy,

6. Screening of homoeopathic drugs for

hypoglycaemic activity: an experimental

approach

SUNDARAM, E.N., RASTOGI, D.P., KUMAR

Sunil (CCRH,20,1&2/1998)

Intra-peritoneal administration (0.15 ml/kg.b.w.

for 30 days) of Pterocarpus marsupium a & 3x,

Cephalandra indica 0 & 3x, Alloxan 6x, 30x, 200x

& lOOOx and Chionanthus virginica 0, produced

significant (PO.001) fall in blood sugar level with

restoration of beta cells population towards normal

range in Alloxan induced diabetic rabbits while

Bryonia alba 0 & 3, /odium 6 & 30, Phosphorus 6

& 30, Gymnema sylvestra 0, 3x and undynamised

preparations of Alloxan 6x, 30x, 200x & lOOOx did

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not show any hypoglycaemic effect. The drugs viz.

Momordia charantia 0 and Uranium nitricum 3x &

6x have also significantly reversed the Alloxan-

induced changes in the blood sugar, however, these

two drugs did not restore the Beta Cells of islets of

Langerhans. The blood sugar once brought to

normal level by the drugs, did not increase again

even when the treatment remained discontinued for

15 days. The present findings suggest

hypoglycaemic potentiality of these drugs and also

prove the concept of Similia Similibus Curentur

and Potentisation which may give scientific basis

to strengthen Homoeopathy. [Animals considered

unnecesary for experiments in Homoeopathy, have

been used in these experiments, very unfortunately.

Many of us have been boldly and proudly repeating

that Homoeopathy is totally eco-friendly and

humane = KSS]

7. Anti-Tetanus Activity of Hypericum perforatum

L - An experimental Approach

KUMAR Sunil, SINGH, D.M.

(CCRH,20,1&2/1998)

The chemical profile of Hypericum perforatum

was obtained and pharmacologicl effects of the drug

in 30 and 200 potencies at a dose level of 50 ul/100

g b.w. in mice LP. discerned statistically significant

protective response to tetanic dose of strychnine (0.5 mg/100 g b.w.) when compared to

vehicle/saline and 6 potency of test drug treated

groups. Parallel studies with 6 mg./lOO g b.w.

phenobarbitone administration gave similar anti-

tetanic effects under identical conditions. Acute

toxicity testing established LD50 to be at 1 ml/100

g b.w. [In this too, laboratory mice were used. =

KSS]

8. Research Studies in Filaria

MISHRA, N.(CCRH, 20, 1&2/1998)

Lymphatic Filariasis, a tropical disease causing

gross morbidity is covered under "National Filaria

Control Programme, (NFCP)". CCRH has

undertaken research studies (clinical) on this

tropical disease at various units located in endemic

areas. The experience gathered during past fifteen

years at Homoeopathic Research Institute (HRi),

Puri (Orissa) are presented here. The results are

highly encouraging.

9. Additions to a Check List of Homoeopathic

Medicinal Plants of India

RAJAN, S., GUPTA, H.C., KUMAR Sunil

(CCRH,20,1&2/1998)

In this paper 40 species belonging to 36 genera

and 28 families of the taxa invariably used in

Homoeopathic System of Medicine found in the

Indian sub-continent are analysed for addition to "A

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Check List of Homoeopathic Medicinal Plants of

India" (DAWRE et.al., 1987, Suresh Baburaj,

1996) which was published by Central Council for

Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi. This

treatise will provide additional information and

authentic data for the preparation of Homoeopathic

Flora of India.

V. GENERAL

1. Attitudes to Complementary Therapies and

Referral for Homoeopathic Treatment

WYLLIE Margaret and HANNAFORD Pat

(BHJ,87,1/1998)

The main objective of this survey was to assess

the attitude of General Practitioners (GPs) in

Lothian, Scotland, to Homoeopathy, with a view to

deciding if there was sufficient support to justify the

continuation and expansion of the NHS

homoeopathic clinic in the area. The 540 GPs

currently in practice were surveyed by means of a

simple questionnaire which required them to tick

selected boxes; many chose to add further

comments. A total of 304 Gps (56%) responded.

The questions were designed to elicit attitudes to

Homoeopathy and other Complementary Therapies and to assess the referral pattern for this. 92% of

the respondents were willing to refer patients for

homoeopathic treatment and 74% would welcome a

specialist facility in Lothian. This level of support

indicates that provision of NHS specialist

homoeopathic service in Lothian would be well-

used.

2. The Heresy of Homoeopathy - A brief history of

200 years of Criticism

ERNST Edzard (BHJ,87,1/1998)

Criticism of Homoeopathy started in Germany as

soon as this new form of Medicine became widely

known—and has not stopped since. Early criticism

came from non-homoeopaths and centered around

the theme that Homoeopathy's basic assumption's

were not supported by demonstrable facts.

Simultaneously, criticism from within Homoeopathy

attacked some of the rigid, dogmatic rules set out by

HAHNEMANN. Today's opponents of

Homoeopathy argue predominantly that the efficacy

of homoeopathic remedies beyond that of placebo

has not been established. Polemic and emotive as

this historical debate has been, much of it makes

sense to the outside observer. Homoeopaths, it

seems, would be well advised to take the reasoned

elements of this criticism seriously. They might

even attempt to turn seemingly unfair attacks into

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constructively working towards determining the

truth.

3. Case-taking in Homoeopathy in the 19th and

20th Century

JUTTE Robert (BHJ,87,1/1998)

There has been a lack of research into the effect

alternative medicine's comprehensive taking of

patient histories has had on practice. Significant

practitioners who influenced homoeopathic case-

taking are discussed and the continuity and tradition

of taking patient histories emphasised.

HAHNEMANN'S advice on case-taking, and his

actual case histories as recorded in the registers are

discussed and pointed out that HAHNEMANN did

indeed follow meticulously his advice on this

aspect. Further discussed are HERTNG,

BONNINGHAUSEN, LUTZE, KENT and down to

the recent times. It is also pointed out that despite

the introduction of technical aids, such as software

programmes into Homoeopathy, the basic principles

remain the same as outlined by HAHNEMANN in

the various editions of his Organon.

4. Experimentacao em seres humanos na medicina

homeopatica: (Experimental provings on

humans in homoeopathic Medicine)

SERRANO Mauricio Gregori Dos Reis,

HERRERO Mieko Ueno (RH,63,1-2/1998)

This article evaluates the pure pathogenesis

obtained from experimentation on humans and its

relation to the Brazilian legislation. Authoritative

works of HAHNEMANN, DANTAS and MAR1M

are used in this study. The four principles of

Bioethics - Principle of Autonomy,' Principle of

Benefit, Principle of non-maleficence, Principle of

Justice. The legality of these methods was

questioned by consulting the Resolution No. 196

(October 10th, 1996), from the National Health

Council of Federal Republic of Brasil.

5. The Paradigm Dispute in Medicine

COULTER Harris L. (AH, 1998)

Those who have read the Divided Legacy of

Harris COULTER know well that his articles are

thoroughly researched. As a scholarly historian of

Homoeopathy he has thrown much light on not only

American history of Homoeopathy but also on the

world history. In this article he exposes how

'obstinately unwilling' are the 'scientists', including

physicians, to accept anything new. He examines

the establishment's opposition to Homoeopathy, the

discrediting of Krebiozen (a substance obtained

from the blood of horses with a tumor of the jaw

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caused by actinomycoses bovis), Stanislaw

Burzynski and the Antineoplastons.

The paradigm dispute in medicine is described in

four stages:

1. Emergence of the minority paradigm within

the majority and its eventual separation and

expulsion,

2. Ideological warfare of the majority against the

minority,

3. Professional or economic coercion of the

minority by the majority,

4. Administrative or legal coercion.

COULTER says that he assumed that these three

paradigms are all effective therapies, since, if they

were not effective, the representatives of this

majority paradigm would not be so aroused.

Ineffective therapies are no threat to anyone.

BENVENISTE's experiment did, in fact, "work"

and for that very reason aroused such hostility

among biologists and physicists faced with the need

to alter cherished doctrines.

A very thought-provoking essay with detailed

bibliography. Everyone must read it so that we can

face our detractors and expose their unscientific and

prejudiced opinions.

6. An Interview with Louis KLEIN, RS Horn (NA)

JACKSON Rowan (AH, 1998)

This is an interesting interview and brings to

light many activities going on in the USA. Louis

KLEIN studied with George VITHOULKAS in 'the

early 80s'. Louis says that to do Homoeopathy you

have to have a commitment and it has to be very

deep. There is also a belief with some teachers that

Homoeopathy works only to a very limited point, to

treat disease, and that then the person has to do

mainly spiritual work, which may be true to a

degree; but the limitations of Homoeopathy are very

high in their minds, and they passed these along to

their students. Louis feels that there are persons

who studied under VITHOULKAS for a short

period and without sufficient clinical experience

they started schools and taught and therefore we've

got a mediocre profession. There is also good

news in that, that since last 4-5 years a lot of very

good clinicians have started to teach. There is

great need to prove lot of new remedies. More

provings of the elements are necessary. Louis says

that he has already proved Earthworm, Carboneum

bioxygenisatum, Carbon dioxide; he also says that

the Brown Recluse Spider was being proved.

Louis says that by restricting ourselves to the 50-

60 Polychrests we lose the opportunity to heal more

and better and he feels that besides the so-called

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'constitutional' remedies there are 'life history

remedies' which go very deeply into the life history

of the disease of the patient. What were looked at

as constitutional remedies tended to be remedies

like Sulphur, which cover most situations the way

people use it, like a catch-all remedy. When the

word 'egotistical' is mentioned Sulphur or Platinum

comes to the mind; or for 'introvert' Natrum

muriaticum is not the only remedy but there are a

lot more remedies; for some reason these remedies

have become 'icons' that stand for general states

and we prescribe them without searching for the

real pathology of the patient. Small remedies are

remedies about which we have small information,

the remedies are not really small. In terms of

curative efficiency there is no small or big remedy.

There is much of great interest in Louis

KLEIN's interview.

7. Interview with Val OHAN1AN

BEDAYN Greg (AH, 1998)

Val OHANIAN's father was a clinical

Psychologist. The family was from Armenia. Val

had decided to be a doctor even as she was five-

year-old. She studied journalism. She was

introduced to Harris COULTER'S book. She

became sick - "the allopaths said it was all in my

head, psychotherapist said I was fine, just a little

depressed because I was sick, that kind of thinking.

Then I saw an oriental medicine specialist who was

able to help a little but she said she thought the only

thing that was going to cure me was Homoeopathy.

So 1 was to see the only homoeopath in town for

treatment and in a month, after being ill for years, I

felt much better." Val OHANIAN began the study

of Homoeopathy. She attended Bill GRAY's

course, and then attended IFH Conference in which

George VITHOULKAS spoke. She then attended

Catherine COULTER'S lectures on Materia

Medica. "I arrived back home with four weeks of

training and people lining upto be treated. That's

how I started my practice. I would never

recommend to a student today to start practicing

with such a minute amount of training. I worked

carefully and worked under supervision, but it was a

fairly intense beginning. At that time I also began

teaching an acute prescribing course and an MD

who took that course made me an offer to join her

practice. We talked and decided that we had very

similar values related to health care, and so we went

into practice together. It has remained a very fine

alliance. This was in 1981. Our practice grew very

quickly, and has expanded over the years."

Her study in the Hahnemann College of

Homoeopathy helped to develop further. She says

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that Bill GRAY was extremely dynamic and

energetic, running twenty-four hours a day doing

everything he could for Homoeopathy. Catherine

COULTER was absolutely compelling as a lecturer

in Materia Medica. She was a strong influence.

She says that she uses Mac Repertory with the

Complete, and Reference Works, Morrisson's

Key Notes, Bcericke, Synthetic, Hering and

Allen. She now uses the Provings more.

Regarding the role of women in Homoeopathy

she says that women are now in much large

numbers than they ever have before. " The great

prescribing woman homoeopaths of the past were

amazing. They took many cases by mail and

practiced eighteen hours a day until they were

ninety years old. They made quite a difference and

are the unsung heroines that really kept

Homoeopathy alive in many ways. To go to medical

school, in the past, women were routinely examined by psychiatrists to get documentation that they

weren't crazy for wanting to be doctors. Women

have put up with a lot in medicine and in

Homoeopathy." She further says that women are

generally strongly intuitive which can help

immensely in Homoeopathy.

By way of advice to the growing community of

students of Homcepathy, she says "Practice and

sharpen your skills of observation. Practice

understanding what makes a person individual and

unique - take care just to practice this. Do whatever

you can to get clinical training and supervision.

Spend more time studying Provings - read

HERING, ALLEN, HAHNEMANN, and less time

reading predigested material from modern authors.

Study the Organon well enough to converse

intelligently about it before spending much time on

current philosophy of Homoeopathy. Above all, try

to open yourselves enough to truly achieve

"freedom from prejudice"." [We whole-heartedly

concur with Val OHANIAN's advice = KSS].

8. Lozier's School: A Brief Historical Sketch of

the New York Medical College and Hospital

for Women

YASGURJay(AH,1998)

This article is of great historical interest. It

gives briefly the founding in 1863 of the first

homoeopathic medical college for women, its

development and finally the decline and loss.

While "HAHNEMANN was the founder of

Homoeopathy, GRAM was it's pioneer in America,

HERING founded the first homoeopathic school of

medical instruction in the world, LOZIER founded

the first women's homoeopathic medical college in

the world - the New York Medical College for

Women".

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9. Interview with Amy ROTHENBERG and Paul

HERSCU

JOBSRochelle(AH,1998)

This is a very lengthy interview. While the

'ideas' of Amy ROTHENBERG and Paul HERSCU

with regard 'Homoeopathy' and 'homoeopathic' are

worth careful reading and understanding, the lives

of these two from their childhood and how they

came into Homoeopathy also form a good part of the

article. Interesting of course.

HERSCU details that he went on a bicycle trip

and in the course he fell down and got injured and

that night he had a fever 104 with chills running up

and down the spine. About 8 days after the accident

he "began to feel stiff. The next morning I woke up

with arthritis in every joint of my body". Allopathic

consultation said that it was due to the accident and

that it will go away but that he will have to put up

with the pain for about 6 months! A month later he

came to homoeopathic treatment. He found that

while the prescription gave remarkable and rapid

improvement, a repetition of the remedy brought

about a severe aggravation. "So when I hear how

Homoeopathy can do no harm, I know from

experience how much bullshit that is." He then

decided to become a homoeopath and began to study

number of books, "read them over and over again".

He goes on to speak about his joining the

Naturopathic College to study and then teach,

founding the HANP (Homoeopathic Academy of

Naturopathic Physicians), the organisation of the

Case Conferences, the HANP journal Simillimum.

etc.

HERSCU speaks about his writing the book The

Homeopathic treatment of Children in 1991 and

his later book on Stramonium. His books are

based on his personal experiences.

Next is the starting of the journal New England

Journal of Homoeopathy. With three children

how do they manage to do all this work?

ROTHENBERG says that they do it when all the

kids are asleep at night, discussing about the topics

and who to call to solicit articles and how to

integrate concepts and which remedy they should

cover, etc. "It's a labor of love, not something that

makes you rich or famous! - Probably the opposite

in both categories!"

About Coffee, ROTHENBERG says "I

generally try to get people off Coffee because there

are a lot of reasons Coffee isn't good for people: it

raises Cholesterol, it leaches calcium out of the

bones, it stresses out the adrenal glands, there are

all kinds of carcinogenic chemicals that are used in

processing, there are enough really good reasons to

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stop drinking Coffee, it's a major risk factor for

developing fibrocystic breast disease which itself

can progress to breast cancer, and so on."

ROTHENBERG does lot of legislative efforts.

HERSCU is also involved in the international

community a little bit. "The European Union is

wreaking havoc with the practice of Homoeopathy

in the different countries in Europe. They're

looking for answers and they're hoping to have

somebody from America help them on that end,

because they're thinking it's better here. It's getting

kind of rough. Probably England has the best

possibility but even England is getting a little under

fire there, Belgium is really under fire. France is

under fire. I think of France, you're not allowed to

do Homoeopathy over a 30c. In Belgium it just

became illegal for anyone to do Homoeopathy other

than medical doctors, who won't do Homoeopathy.

In Sweden you're not allowed to treat children

under 12 I think. And on and on like that. There's

a lot of popularity, Homoeopathy is growing by

leaps and bounds in the general population."

About his views on non-medically trained

homoeopaths: "When I started studying

Homoeopathy, I wasn't allowed to take the major

Homoeopathy classes because I was not medically

trained. I had to have somebody sign something

that said I was practicing under their license. I was

a kid. So from the get-go when I started teaching

Homoeopathy I always let anybody that really

wanted to study Homoeopathy, to learn

Homoeopathy, to come in. The first three years 90-

95% were licensed health-care professionals of

some sort, but there were some that were not. And

that continued throughout. I'd get hate mail,

arguments: how can do you do this, you should only

let in only medically-trained people and so on and

on. But I stuck to it. And eventually they all

started letting everybody in. We're at the point now

that there are a lot of medically-trained

Homoeopaths and a lot of non-medically-trained

homoeopaths, so it's come down to the time to make

that decision solidly."

HERSCU gives his definition of Homoeopathy,

his own theory of 'Cycles and Segments', the role

of Computers particularly in regard to

repertorization. His repertorization involves lot of

rubrics as much as 60 or much more because "all

the symptoms a person has, has to represent the

same pattern of behavior and in a way they

represent a cycle of behavior, 4-5-6 different ideas

that just cycle around and around. You should be

able to repertorize all of them as long as you put

them in their appropriate places."

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HERSCU refers to Peter SENGE's book The

Fifth Discipline "That book is probably the best

book on Homoeopathy that has ever been written,

but it's all economics. . . . it's all about systems

dynamics which is a way of seeing patterns as not

unidirectional, but cyclical. ... Systems dynamics is

a strong valuable tool that homoeopaths will use

greatly when approaching the medical community

in the next twenty years. It gives us the language to

communicate, the common language. Upto now,

Homoeopathy has come to Science via the religious

route; it's just the way it is, tough. But now we can actually articulate a clear philosophy and use almost

all of science."

HERSCU speaks about quality 'Provings'. He

has proved Alcohol. Why did he choose Alcohol?

"'1 wanted a remedy that would help me in my

practice. There are a lot of kids that are really

difficult kids, that are having a really tough time in

life and the family's having a tough time in life and

there's no remedy I could see for it. I wanted to

help some of those kids. So what would you

prove? It took me a couple of months to figure it

out. . . What would you prove? ... I was trying to

find something that we had interacted with for

thousands of years, something that still poisons us,

something that still changes us and that we still

develop symptoms from. Something that gets

passed on from generation to generation.

Something that affects kids in a way that I see those

kids. Alcohol. Can you believe it? ........... I don't

know how many babies were created when while

their parents were intoxicated. I don't know how

many babies developed when the mother was

drinking throughout pregnancy. How many of us

have alcoholic parents or grandparents, whatever.

We have no clear idea of alcohol syndrome. We're

talking of millions of kids. How come we've never

proved this? This has been killing people for

thousands of years. I think it will be the remedy

among those that affect generations, that have birth

defects or something that changes the gene

structure. That's what Miasms are, that's why we

define those remedies as so important." HERSCU

details further his proving of Alcohol.

HERSCU speaks of the future of Homoeopathy.

He raises many questions for introspection. As

'parting words' he says: "What I hope to get across

is that Homoeopathy as a path is pretty strong, but

has been missing an organizing Philosophy.

Homoeopathy died out because of that. It didn't die

out because of antibiotics or anything else other

than that. It also is missing institutional memory,

which means that anybody can come along and say

anything because five years later it's gone, replaced

by something else. Most people who are in

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Homceoapthy for an extended period of time see

these swings going back and forth. I call it

temporary insanity. Like all temporary insanity

there's some beauty, some quirky beauty and truth

that comes out, along with a lot of pain. But it

would be nice for Homoeopathy, instead of being

like a grass constantly moved by the wind, to

eventually grow into a tree, to have some kind of

stability and sustainability. I think that's possible

and it looks like it will happen this time."

10. When Saturn and Mercury Collide -

Working together in the best interests of the patient

NOSSAMAN Nick and CASTRO Miranda

(AH, 1998)

This 'show' was staged at the NCH Annual

Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1996 - the

20th Anniversary of Homoeopathy!

There are countless number of celestial bodies in

the immeasurable space; each celestial body has its

own individuality, much as people do. Each of

these elements of the inverse has its own unique

emotion, behavior and manner of relating to the

other constellations. Within the immense cosmos

each celestial body has its own sub-systems, much

as our bodies are made up of subsystems of

molecules, and these molecular subsystems are in

turn made up of fields of submolecular particles and

so on; telescoping fields within fields within fields...

These systems and subsystems relate to one another

dynamically. The archetypal associations and

energies ascribed to these cosmic bodies by the

ancients are represented in Mythology, Astrology,

Psychology and Alchemy. Two celestial bodies are

visited in this show - Saturn and Mercury. Nick

NOSSAMAN is Saturn and Miranda CASTRO is

Mercury.

They have endeavored to show what can happen

when there is a collision of those energies which are

symbolically attributed to Saturn and Mercury, and

this has been examined in the context of

relationships between health care providers, both

within the homoeopathic care system and between

homoeopaths and providers in the mainstream

medical system. Saturn is represented in the strict

parent, providing firm and useful guidelines and

discipline; and being harsh, overlimiting and hostile

in the extreme. Mercury is represented in the

explorer, the free spirit, the trickster and wild child.

The child is spontaneous and creative, and can

become undisciplined and fragmented without

boundaries. When we call on and use the power of

healing, we invoke the energy and archetype of

Mercury. When we assume our roles as authority

figures, as health care experts, as doctors and

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homoeopaths, we invoke the energy or archetype of

Saturn.

We observe with great care that which is hidden

in the psyches of our patients. We turn into their

stories, their affects and their language, both verbal

and non-verbal so as to perceive their blind spots,

those areas of strong feeling or paradoxical

reactions which guide us to the essence of their disease. Likewise, we must be willing to continually

awaken to our own pathology, to the hidden zones

of our own psyches. Without this, we risk an inner

myopia and gulfs of misunderstanding between our

patient and our colleagues. 200 years ago Samuel

HAHNEMANN created Homoeopathy, integrating

the Saturnian component of perseverance, discipline

and logic with Mercurial elements of creativity and

defiance of the established order. Each of us has a

responsibility to honor this legacy by carrying on

the work he started."

"In Aphorism 144, HAHNEMANN tells us that

'the essence of all true wisdom' is to 'know thyself.

The time is way overdue to hold up a mirror to

ourselves, to examine our behaviour to minister to

our wounds, to stop seeing the wounded only in

others....because there is some healing work to be

done to our communities for history not to repeat

itself, for Homoeopathy to survive and flourish

another 200 years - and many more."

11. Medicine and the Threefold Social Organism

STEWART Robert (AH, 1998)

This is a thought-provoking article. It examines

restrictions by law imposed by the Governments on

the practice of Medicine. STEWART says that the

state medical licensing laws are a social

anachronism and cultural abuse of the law, and that

the deregulation of medicine vis-a-vis state

licensing is pre-eminently a healthy expediency

founded on the very nature of the activity itself and

its relation on the other members of the social

organism. He says that the specious, paternalistic

argument for licensing laws as 'consumer

protection' is not borne out by history nor by

practice. Anyone troubling to research this history

will find that these laws were enacted not so much

to protect the so-called consumer as they protect a

specific profession from outside competition. In

fact, it is invariably the practitioners, and not the

public, who clamour most for regulatory legislation.

The usual, self-serving contention is that the public

is too credulous, too ill-informed and distracted to

make an intelligent choice on its own behalf. It is

time to overcome this prejudice for the simple fact

is that, besides the personal tragedy in believing can

protect an individual from an unreasonable

judgement, consumers are already sufficiently

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protected by the judiciary in every case that can be

named. That state medical licensing boards are

used to discipline incompetent physicians is, at best,

only partly true. Equally relevant are the

innumerable times these same medical boards are

used, acting by way of the police power of the state,

to suppress 'alternative physicians', squelch

legitimate, innovative research, intimidate

homebirth midwives, attack the anti-vaccination

movement, and generally limit free choice.

STEWART rightly argues for proper education

of Medicine - Allopathy, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda,

etc. - and 'certification' by the respective bodies.

While certification means a level of competence,

licensure means a restriction. He argues for de-

regulation of governmental licensing laws and the

simultaneous self-regulation of the various

professions of medicine from within themselves.

Thus, the allopathic, homoeopathic, naturopathic,

and anthroposophical physician (to name but a

few!) would answer only to their own profession,

and competency and expertise would subsequently

be guaranteed by way of certification through the

profession itself. Who better to qualify a

practitioner than the profession?

The thoroughly-analysed essay is very

interesting. Professional associations must read it

and discuss.

12. Interview with David LITTLE

WINSTON Julian (AH, 1998)

This interesting interview of David LITTLE by

Julian WINSTON gives lot of new information.

LITTLE learned Homoeopathy from

Dr.Manning STAHL who was 'a grand master of

the healing arts' who had a deep knowledge of

Homoeopathy, Osteopathy, Craniopathy,

Acupuncture as well as Yoga and meditation. He

lived in China in the 1930s and travelled throughout

the Orient. He was a close friend of Aldous

HUXLEY and was physician to Swami

Paramahamsa YOGANANDA. He introduced

David LITTLE to Classical Homoeopathy.

LITTLE has read critically and deeply the

Organon and Chronic Diseases. He says that his

mission in life is "to understand HAHNEMANN'S

full legacy and bring it up to date so that it can be

utilized in a practical manner. There is really a lot

of material there." He refers to Rima HANDLEY's

recent book In search of the Later Hahnemann

and says that "the conclusions she draws from the

material are open to question. She has made several

fundamental mistakes in her theme. This is because

she has not understood the methods of the 5th and

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6th Organon in a practical manner. Without some

practical experience it is very hard to understand the

Casebooks. . . Ms HANDLEY's book perpetuated

the illusion that the 5th Organon taught the single

unit pellet dose although the medicinal solution was

distinguished homoeopaths that vaccination is one of

the major reasons for this. Vaccination effects on

the Thymus gland is very bad. When the Thymus

gland is abused, you get a lot of amorality. There is

a lot of amorality and motiveless crime around and

if you look at the Chakra system and Endocrinology

you can see how invasive and destructive

vaccination is on these areas of the body. Doctors

do not record child deaths after vaccinations.

MILES has proved the Oak tree. Oak is

different from Quercus. Oak is a major remedy, a

mighty polychrest. The group have already done

Oak, Copper Beech, Holly, Crack Willow, Bay Leaf

and they have more information on Thuja.

Regarding HERING's Law in action, MILES

says that that law still holds good, but with this

difference: with the old remedies they would work

on the mental and emotional first, and then would

start shifts in the physical body, but with the new

remedies the shifts in the physical body comes first,

then it goes into the emotional and then the mental.

14. An Interview with Jan SCHOLTEN

JACKSON Rowan (AH, 1998)

Jan SCHOLTEN studied Medicine and worked

in a hospital and had a "feeling that at least half of

those patients were better off not being there." He

then became interested in Herbology and

Naturopathy, and sometime later studied

Acupuncture and Homoeopathy. SCHOLTEN

studied first with KUNZLI. He was much

influenced by VITHOULKAS whom he heard later.

Further on he attended the seminars of Roger

MORRJSON, Alphons GUEKENS, Vassilis

GHEGAS who were teaching same things as

VITHOULKAS. Another man who influenced him

was Raj an SANK ARAN.

SCHOLTEN speaks of spiritual path. About

reincarnation, he says "it is the only thing that can

be true. It is stupid to think that it could not be true.

It's also the case that in Christianity, that during the

time of Christ it was normal, all over the world, like

in India, it's normal, there's hardly anyone who

thinks differently. Also with Christianity it's

normal, but in the 6th century there was a council

that decided that reincarnation wasn't good, so they

took it off the books. It had to do with fear, you

know, live a good life now so you won't go to hell.

The church would lose its power, it's more a power

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thing, and politics, more than being in contact with

it.

SCHOLTEN strongly defends his ideas which

work well. Those who criticize must try it and then

criticize. 60% of his prescriptions are minerals. He says that even in the past it was mostly minerals as

may be seen from the old repertories and Materia

Medicas

SCHOLTEN discusses the combination

remedies. He cites many remedies, e.g. Kali

sulphuricum or Mercurius iodatum flavum, which

are not in nature but combined in the laboratory; so

what is the objection to his combinations like

Cobaltum flour atuml

An interesting interview to be read in full.

15. An Interview with Henny HEUDENS-MAST

GRIMES Melanie (AH, 1998) drugs, this is what I do. If, for instance, someone is

on lots of Asthma drugs, first, I cut down Cortisone,

then on the Cortisone inhibitors, last the bronco-

dilators. First I cut down on the frequency, then on

the quantity. There are some drugs you can never

stop, for instance drugs for when an organ has

stopped functioning completely or any organ

replacement medication. But blood-pressure drugs

can be cut down."

HEUDENS-MAST feels that Homoeopathy is

going away from the basics. While it is good to

know new ideas, but we must build them on a solid

base of the basics. Homoeopathy is based on

provings conducted on healthy people.

Homoeopathy is based on the law of cure. If we

don't obey these laws, can we call ourselves

homoeopaths?

A symptom should only be included in the

repertory when it has come out in a proving in a

healthy person. A lot of symptoms come out

clinically. For instance a patient who loved orange,

was cured by Stramonium. This was only once.

These kinds of thing should not be included in our

repertory until we see it many times.

HEUDENS-MAST is working with the

European Council for Classical Homoeopathy

(ECCH). The work of the ECCH is to set

standards for Homoeopathy in Europe. The goal is

to establish standards for homoeopathic education in

Europe for every country and to establish legal

possibilities for every homoeopath in every country

of Europe.

Her method of study of Materia Medica: "I

prepare a folder for each remedy. In it, I put copies

of information from all the Materia Medicas I can

find on that remedy. I add to it any cured cases I

find, or that I have treated. Whenever I want to

study a remedy, I pick up the folder and I have it all

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there. I carefully study the Mind and Generals

sections, and the most important physical

symptoms, and especially the Materia Medica of

KENT.

She says that a woman in homoeopathic

treatment will not have so many problems getting

pregnant, will have good pregnancies, and

childbirth, so that children are stronger. The

generations become strong. The vitality is more.

What does she look for when prescribing? "I

look for a remedy that covers the whole case - the

roots, the tree and the branches. In most cases you

can't find this. Sometimes you just prescribe for the

roots. Then you will see some things improve, or a

new symptom comes up, and you prescribe only on

that symptom. The patient is happy that some of

HEUDENS-MAST says that she follows KENT

and among the modern teachers it is Dr.VOEGELI

and Dr.Margerie BLACKIE. She began her

practice after four years of "free" treatment of her

friends; she practised for 20 hours a day because the

demand was so large.

HEUDENS-MAST practices with 4 colleagues

which includes her son. She practices classical

Homoeopathy, only one remedy at a time. She reads

KENT's books and also uses in her practice

CLARKE, PHATAK. She never uses combination

medicines, because combinations can never be the

simillimum. People who take combination

remedies for long time will not respond easily to

single remedies; also she doesn't use intercurrent

remedies or Nosodes to treat. "I only give a

remedy if the Vital Force is asking for it, only if the

symptoms point to another remedy. If you

prescribe combination remedies, you are

prescribing for the complaints. This is Allopathy.

If we do Homoeopathy we must do Homoeopathy

from beginning to end. From the interview to the

prescription."

She neither gives nor suggests any other

modalities to her patients except the homoeopathic

medicine. Even physical therapy is considered the symptom are ameliorated. So they think you are

doing your job. Homoeopaths can explain

anything. If he has a six-month aggravation, the

homoeopath can explain it. This chasing of

symptoms is allopathy while using homoeopathic

medicines. The minute you say that this is

Homoeopathy, you are lying to yourself. You need

humbleness, in order to say to yourself, "Am I

seeing the remedy or not? Is the patient truly on the

way to cure?"

What are the mistakes which a homoeopath is

making? HEUDENS-MAST says: "The first

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prescription is not the most difficult. The second

one is the most difficult. We see a new picture

coming and prescribe on it too soon. That is the

most common mistake. We need to wait to make the

second prescription, and not spoil the very good

first prescription. If you spoil a case in this way, go

back to the first prescription and see from there

where you went wrong. It is usually in the second

prescription that you will find your error.

To the question whether there are incurable

cases, HEUDENS-MAST says that there are

homoeopaths who don't know enough and that we

must always be learning.

To students of Homoeopathy her suggestions:

Devote time to study, observe people, be patient.

Let the remedy work a long time. Be honest to see

if the remedy was correct. Be brave enough to tell

patient not to do other therapies. When you see a

small improvement in the patient after giving a

remedy, then the remedy is working. Keep off your

hands. Who is impatient? You! Why then? It is the

patient who comes with the complaint. Keep off

your hands. Push away all your bottles and wait.

When you hear that all is improving but not the

chief complaint, the remedy is working perfectly.

Be patient with your patients.

The Vital Force is very wise. It creates the

symptoms we use to prescribe on. Symptoms are

your friends, not your enemy, because they disclose

the beautiful picture. How nice is the Vital Force,

that it shows the symptoms in the patient. If you

prescribe the wrong remedy, it will show you the

way with more and more symptoms. The Vital

Force keeps silent if you disrupt the case. It makes

you humble to see the Vital Force. It is a gift from

creation that the Vital Force produces these

symptoms so clearly. You must admire the power

that created this Vital Force, which allows these

symptom to appear. —

confusing the symptoms. Only the right remedy,

and to let it work. First the mental symptoms will

disappear, then the physical complaints, as we

know, according to Hering's Law. "You must

wait to observe this process, and not confuse this

adding any other therapies. ... I have found that in

cases where Homoeopathy is not working, these

other types of medicine also won't have an effect."

Regarding handling patients under allopathic

treatment, she says "the average person in Belgium

takes seven drugs a day! This is too much. We treat

patients that do not even know why they are taking

a certain drug anymore. If someone is on many.Some more from HEUDENS-MAST: Truth is

logic. Homoeopathy is truth, and it has to be

logical. Thus, I try for myself, to look in a logical

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way, to understand Homoeopathy and apply it. I

want always to see things grounded in logic. To be

a good homoeopath, we must be obedient to the

basics of Homoeopathy, to be brave, to be honest in

teaching and in seeing the results of prescribing,

admitting when a prescription is not right, and to

find, as quickly as possible, the right prescription.

16. Interview with Misha NORLAND, M.F.Hom.

MELNYCHUK John (AH, 1998)

Misha NORLAND explains 'soul' like this: "to

use an analogy, the seed that becomes the plant and

the flowers and produces a new seed again. The

unfolding, that growth into a realisation of a

potential which appears to be hidden, is soul

material." And Homoeopathy is a means of helping

that unfolding to occur in the most natural way. We

can take disease as being an obstacle. If returning

the sick individual to health, to use

HAHNEMANN'S phrase, then it would be like

removing an obstacle.

The idea that when we're with a patient, we

enter a room and a tomb and a sacred space and that

what is happening is governed by first of all, the

souls. Secondly that process is mysterious. It

cannot be predetermined and therefore we must be

in a state of comfortable unknowing. These are the

ingredients that are most necessary. If this

mysterious process is unfolding - then the case

reveals itself and actually nothing more needs to be

done. The whole thing happens. It is to bring that

which is in the center to the periphery or what is in

the depth to the surface. It's about the mystery; it's

revelatory.

Sickness and health co-exist, they intertwine like

a rope with many colors. The sickness is that which

obscures, like an obstacle in our lives. In the

attempt to shine light into that which is obscure

much could arise that is of creative wonderment.

Amazing creativity comes out of shining light into

these dark areas. There's no doubt about it and

everything has its place. The sun is always shining.

However, sometimes there are clouds that create

shadows and darkness. According to this model of

health and disease, the way in which the simillimum

works is that the sun shines unobscured upon the

landscape so that everything is revealed and the

individual is able to be entirely who they are

without obscuration. The creativity will therefore

be enhanced rather than diminished. If one is

diseased then creativity dims as well. But in the

situation of the rope with many colors which is most

of our situations then the creativity arises out of

dark things as much as it does out of light but only

where the light can penetrate the darkness.

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Misha NORLAND'S Correspondence Course

(Tapes) is very popular all over Europe, USA,

Greece, Moscow, Japan, Australia, New Zealand

and South Africa.

17.40 Jahre Zeitschrift fur Klassische Homoopathie

(und Arzneipotenzierung) (40 years of the

Journal for Classical Homoeopathy (and

potentised medicine)

ILLING K.-H, (ZKH,42,1/1998)

The Zeitschrift fur Klassische Homoopathie

completed 40 years of publication in 1997. This

article takes a bird's-eye view of these years and

recalls the past editors and the many valuable

contributions by distinguished authors and a glance

at the contents of some of those articles.

18.Medicfna Alternativa (MA) - Holistic Medicine

Drs.KOTHARI Manu & MEHTA Lopa

(MFH,8,2/1997)

This is a criticism of an organisation who 'teach'

on so-called 'alternative medicines' (MA) like

Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Acupressure,

Homoeopathy, Biochemistry, Naturopathy,

Chiropractice, Spiritual healing, Magneto-therapy,

Tibetan healing, Unani, etc., and at the end of the

teaching they offer a degree MD in MA.! The

learned authors discuss the state of medicine.

19. A Case of worrisome Fever

JANAKI C.H. (MFH,8,2/1997)

14-year-old girl with fever, throat pain,

headache. Ferrum phosphoricum, Belladonna,

Rhus toxicodendron, Bryonia, Sepia, Gelsemium

did not cure; and the case went on zig-zagging for

over two days. The persisting symptom was sweat

without relief. At last Pyrogen M and then XM

cured in 24 hours.

VI. BOOKS

1. Zahne und Gesundheit (Teeth and Health), by

CALAMINI, M.; GRUNER, C.,

Naturheilkundiich versorgen und behandeln 189

S., geb., Karl F. Haug Verlag, Heidelberg 1997,

DM 29,80 (German) review by FREYER

(ZKH,42,1/1998): "That the teeth are not just for

chewing and for aesthetic purposes but also could

be connected in the total organism, with diseases is nothing new. The desire for total treatment is

increasingly called for. The book written by a

Dental doctor for lay people gives a good and easily

understandable view in respect of all available

alternative methods of diagnostics and therapies of

dental medicine. . . "

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2. Krankheiten durch Zecken (Diseases from

Ticks), by DOBLER, G., 64 s., Stuttgart, 1997,

DM 12,80 (German), review by FRIEDRICH

(ZKH,42,1/1998): "Not only within the

consideration of infection, but also in clinical

importance the homoeopathic physicians must

consider the diseases brought about by ticks and

their allopathic treatment. DOBLER writes in his

brief advise in this book, written mainly for the

patients in a correct, thorough and detailed manner,

about the diseases caused by the ticks. . ."

3. Worterbuch fur Homoopathen (Dictionary for

Homoeopaths). NEUMANN, G.K., 319 S., Karl

F.Haug Verlag, Heidelberg 1998. DM 59,80

(German-English, English-German), review by

BLEUL (ZKH,41,2/1998): "The most often

required work tool in the homoeopathic practice is

the Repertory, predominantly the one of KENT.

And many German-speaking homoeopaths use the

English original."

4. Yasgur's Homoeopathic Dictionary and

Holistic Health Reference (4th Edition) by Jay

YASGUR, 422 pp. $23.95 paperback VanHoy

Publishers 1998. Review by Suzanne Marlow

FRIES (AH, 1998): "Jay YASGUR's new

Homoeopathic Dictionary and Holistic Health

Reference is a wonderful asset to any zealous

homoeopath's library. It is an immediate reference

for quick, detailed definitions of the words we

frequently stumble upon in practice or study. This

dictionary provides engaging and accessible reading

material. Containing more than 4,000 modern and

archaic definitions, including scientific terminology

as it relates to Homoeopathy, YASGUR has given

us a complete research guide by including prefixes,

suffixes and compound words - the foundation of

much medical language. The included

pronunciation guide of the remedies may finally

allow us all to pronounce "Lachesis" correctly.

Under the heading of "symptoms" there are nine

pages of explanations from the "concomitant" to the

"peculiar." Words we come upon so often in the

older literature can now be easily accessed. . . .

Much research has gone into the fourth edition. . .

In "A Selected Homoeopathic Obituary", the true

horrfoeopathic scholar will be intrigued with the

names, dates and accomplishments written about so many that pioneered before us. ... One could look

at YASGUR's Homeopathic Dictionary and

Holistic Health Reference as the ultimate and

concise guide for every student, health care

practitioner, and dedicated homoeopath."

5. Animal Mind, Human Voices, by Nancy

HERRICK, Hahnemann Clinic Publishing, 1975

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New Rome Rd. Nevada City, CA 95959, $39.95

+ shipping $4.25. review by Edi MUTTERSHEAD

(AH, 1998): "The published provings of the Lac

leoninum (Lion's milk), Lac equinum (Horse's

milk), Lac lupinum (Wolfs milk), Lac dolphinum

(Dolphin's milk), Myosaurus lupidea (Dinosaur

bone), Lemenitis bredwii (Butterfly), and Sangu

soricis (Rat's blood). . . .The Introduction to

Animal Minds, Human Voices includes useful

information on the procedures used to carry out the

provings. The methodology was synthesized from

the experience of other provings and combined with

Herrick's systematic approach to conducting a

thorough and reliable proving project. She was

fortunate enough to draw on a fairly large

population of Homoeopaths, students of

Homoeopathy, patients, relatives, and friends who

were familiar with the detailed observation and

reporting required of all provers. Each participant

was given the 30c potency and took the first dose

on the same day. HERICK highlights some of the

interesting perceptions that came out of the

provings in general, when coming together at the

end of the three weeks for the proving meeting,

there were common desires, such as wanting to be

out in the woods at nights during the rat's blood

proving. The prover's dreams were considered as

part of the provings and were illuminating insofar as

they revealed many of the emotional aspects of the

substances proved. . . .The provings relaid out in a

systematic manner, helpful for easy referencing by

the curious homoeopath. For each of the themes

which are a reflection of common themes

experienced in the symptoms of the provers; The

Rubrics, the Provers' symptoms put into rubric

language; and The Provers' Journals, which are

reproduced as written by the participants. . . . The

themes are well thought out and documented by the

provers' journals, and have not been overworked in

the editing process. ... I highly recommend the

book to homoeopaths who maybe open to adding

several exciting new, proven remedies to their

repertoire. . . Nancy Herrick has made a great

contribution to Homoeopathy; her book will serve as

an inspiration to the homoeopathic community to

continue reaching out in search of additional substances to prove so that our armamentarium may

continue to grow in the interest of all those in need

of profound healing."

6. The Homeopathic Proving of Bambusa

amndinacea (Bamboo) by Bernd SCHUSTER,

Verlag fur Homoopathie, Weilburg-Odersbach,

Germany. 1997, pp.237. DM42,80. review by

Camilla GLANTZ (HOM.69/1998): "... Despite

these drawbacks, Schuster's book is nevertheless a

highly valuable piece of work. Knowing how

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much time and energy it takes to put a proving

together, I can really appreciate his huge input and,

all in all, I believe that he has made a great

contribution to Homoeopathy. Bamboo as a remedy

looks set to be an immense asset to everybody who

studies and attempts to understand it.

7. Water, Electricity and Health by Alan HALL,

Hawthorn Press, Stroud, 1997, paperback, 192

pp. £12.95 review by Charles WANSBROUGH

(HOM,69/1998): "This is an intriguing book, that

explains in a lucid but simple style the problems of

'electropollution' that face us today and how it can

possibly affect our health through the medium of

water. Allan HALL is a physicist who is employed

by the Liver Water Trust in Gloucestershire, an

independent charity committed to investigating the

effects of our rapidly changing ecology on the state

of water in our environment. The area of

investigation which particularly concerns the focus

of this book is the growing influence of our digital

age with its emphasis on the vast increase in

electromagnetic pollution arising from the meteoric

proliferation of electrical apparatuses and

computers. . . . There is a vast literature on the

effects of electromagnetic pollution and even

mobile phones have recently come under the

scrutiny of health organisations. . . Nevertheless it

has been agreed that exposure to quite low levels of

electromagnetism over very long periods can cause

debilitating symptoms that range from fatigue and

tension to insomnia and even serious illness. He

stresses that the purpose of the book is to raise

awareness of the effects of electromagnetic stress,

give some form of explanation as to the reasons for

this and point out modes that might reduce or

eliminate the sources of such stress. . . . For

homoeopaths it is the few chapters that discuss the

relationships between water as a carrier of

information and how electromagetism can effect

this rather fragile phenomenon that makes for

interesting reading. Though there are serious

scientists studying the effects of subtle energy

medicines, only two possible models have sufficient

explanatory power to even stand up to any scrutiny.

One model is based on a new theory of matter and extends present quantum physics; the other

approach is based on the solvent/solute interaction

and is the one that the author decides upon. . .

There is an intriguing discussion on the memory of

water and some of the strange anomalies that appear

to exist and are dependent on such microstructures.

He mentions in passing Homoeopathy and

BENVENlSTE's experiments and then discuses in

more depth the work of a brilliant maverick Viktor

SCHAUBERGER whose work is now gaining

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recognition for the insight he formulated into the

subtle actions and properties of water. ...Some of

the book certainly ventures into controversial areas,

and I feel at times that the thread of clarity seems to

lose itself especially towards the end, but for most

homoeopaths I think it would give a valuable insight

into some of the less orthodox models being used in

the pursuit of a sustained enquiry into the nature of

subtle fields and life rhythms that sustain our

existence today".

8. A Handbook of Homoeopathic Alternatives to

Immunisation by Susan CURTIS, first published

1994, reprinted 1995, 1996. £5.95. review by

Lesley KING (HOM,69/1998): ". . . So many of us

cry out against the practice of vaccination, but how

scientifically can we defend our reasons for doing

so? How grounded is our attitude and what can we

confidently offer our patients who want to do

something as an alternative?. . . This book is a

confident attempt to reduce the insufficiency of our

knowledge and to empower us as travelers and

parents (and as homoeopaths) to replace vaccination

with a successful and reliable alternative. . . As a

general overview I would say that this comes across

as a common-sense book, clearly written with

practical advice and very good general information.

. . . The first chapter opens with a strong and

concise case against vaccination, let down only by

the omission of references for the reports quoted.

This is followed by a chapter on Homoeopathy and

prophylaxis. . . . There are already many books

written on the subject of childhood disease but not

from the perspective of homoeopathic prophylaxis

and treatment where prophylaxis has either failed or

is too late. With an ever increasing number of

parents opting out of the vaccination programmes I

feel there is a real need for a more comprehensive

handbook aimed solely at supporting and

educating/informing them. . . I feel there is a

danger in oversimplifying homoeopathic

prophylaxis and understating the risks and

responsibilities involved. I am concerned that

Susan CURTIS gives the impression that

homoeopathic prophylaxis is indeed a ready-made,

successful and reliable alternative to vaccination. It

certainly could be, and maybe it should be, but how

much real evidence of its success rate do we truly

have? I see this book as a starting point, in need

of further expansion, rather than a fully

comprehensive handbook. However, in general it

is well structured, well indexed, accessible,

informative and well communicated; and above all

else, its aim - for travelers and parents alike is

essential."

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9. Classical Homoeopathy Revisited by Roger

TYSON and Jean COLE, Winter Press, UK

1997, 160 pp. review by Louis DEACON

(HOM,69/1998): "This book is dedicated to Pritam

Singh GHATTAORAYA who taught Roger

DYSON and Jean COLE and it describes the

methodology of his teachings. ... It is clearly

written text and the authors give useful case

examples of deep-seated chronic conditions over

some months or 1-2 years treatment for illustrating

this method. . . . This controversial book challenges

conventional 'classical' homoeopathic philosophy

(one remedy and watch and wait) by treating

disease first, specifically by treating the miasm first.

It can be viewed harshly as allopathic, reductionist

and superficial in its approach or more generously

as 'try it and test it out and see for yourself. It

could be argued that the book is actually written

rather defensively with all of its justifications

included in order to be prepared for any criticism of

this approach. There is of course tremendous value

in therapeutics and BURNETT is often quoted to

justify this approach. The pages are littered with

quotations from the Organon and KENT to justify

Philosophy, which somehow reminds me of how

religious Homoeopathy can be rather like how you

choose to fill your supermarket trolley with a bit of

this and bit of that to suit your own style and set of

beliefs. There is the Organon and then all the

books on interpretation of it, just like when the

Jehovah's witnesses come and quote their re-written

bible and favourite passages. It is important for me

to make the distinction between universal law and

man-made law. . . . There are interesting chapters

on the concept of superficial remedies and deep

acting remedies, as well as deep-acting remedies, as

well as drainage remedies, overcoming barriers to

cure, such as radiation and the use of the oral

contraceptive pill. . . . On the use of potency, only

the centesimal potency is used, even in drainage.

An account of the descending potency is given. . . .

I would encourage people to read the book and

make their own experimentation and exploration of

another valuable methodology carefully following their own felt sense."

10. Moschus: The Clinical Rediscovery of a

Homoeopathic Remedy by Karl-Joseph

MULLER, Translated from the German by Alan

CROOK, Zweibrucken, Germany. Available

from the College of Homoeopathy Books, 26

Clarendon Rise, London SE 13 SEY. Paperback,

60 pages £4.50 review by Paul HOUGHTON

(HOM,69/1998): "This is an excellent little study,

vividly bringing to life an under-used remedy and at

the same time illustrating other aspects of

Homoeopathy at its best, in particular case analysis,

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and the process of building up a real pictue of a

remedy with the right balance of creative thinking

and respect for hard facts. . . . The book contains

accounts of six cases cured with Moschus by

MULLER himself, two other reported cases, a

proposed Moschus 'concept' based on MULLER's

observations and reflection, a list of repertory

rubrics expresing this concept including a few

suggested additions, and a compilation of

mnemoically useful and generally interesting things

to know about musk. . . . The book was clearly

conceived as a contribution to a dialogue, or several

dialogues, between MULLER and his students and

the wider homoeopathic community. He refers to

the other studies and invites response. The material

in this book could probably be reduced without

much loss to something that could be carried by one

of the professional journals, and in this form it

might perform the author's intention even more

successfully. ... In his stated objective of

describing the steps that lead him to Moschus in the

individual cases and from there to the general

concept, MULLER is fully successful. We read a

fascinating case of a ten year old boy brought with

repeated episodes of headaches and vomitng.

Among his characteristics are arrogance and an

extraordinary critricism of others who do not meet

his own values, such as non-vegetarians. He must

be best, but he hates others to know about it. His

mother frequently describes his behaviour as

'hysterical'. He gets some relief from Platina.

Then his mother's own case of nausea in pregnancy

draws MULLER's attention to Moschus, partly

because of a 'hysterical' element in her symptoms.

MULLER studied Moschus again in the light of the

boy's case and found among its delusions one

which he felt perfectly expressed the boy's state;

delusion, elevated, and would fall. This is a single

remedy rubric added to Synthesis from Herbert A

ROBERTS' classic Sensations As If. Moschus

helped the boy very much. From this MULLER

started to build up his new understanding of

Moschus. . . .But one could very profitably study it

once, and add the remedy to one's inner Materia

Medica of the therapeutic agents to which one has

at least been introduced."

VII. NEWS & NOTES

I. Treatment of URTI by G.T.LESITH: This

paper examines the literature evidence for the use of

Homoeopathy and dietary exclusion in the

management of URTI and Otitis media and

concludes that there is good evidence for the

positive effects of homoeopathic treatment. There is

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little such evidence for the value of food exclusion,

although there is some circumstantial evidence that

avoiding milk can be of benefit in the management

of chronic tonsillitis and secretory Otitis media.

(Complementary Therapies in Medicine 1997, 5. in

theBHJ,87,l/1998)

II. Nasal sprays by S.ZENNER,H.METELMANN:

A homoeopathic rhinologic agent in spray form was

tested for efficacy in this study. A total of 381

physicians supplied documentation on 3,510 cases

involving mainly acute rhinitis^lthough eight other

associated conditions were also treated. 38.5% of

patients received the spray alone; the remainder

required additional measures, either pharmaceutical,

non-pharmaceutical or both. The average dose was

4.84 sprays per nostril per day for adults and 3.57

sprays per nostril per day for children under 6. In

more than half the cases duration of treatment was

from 1-4 weeks. Results indicated that 81% of the

total patient population recorded 'good' or 'very

good' outcomes. Considerable differences in the

duration of symptoms were noticed. The

application of a technique such as the Glasgow

Homoeopathic Hospital Outcome Scale would have

improved the quality of the results considerably.

(Biological Therapy 1997; 15. in the

BHJ,87,1/1998)

III. Action of Cocculine: A.REBER,

B.POITEVIN, M.R.LEROY, C.LEROY: Cocculine

is a combination of four potentised medicines:

Cocculus 4CH. Nux vomica 4CH, Tabacum 4CH,

and Petroleum 4CH, produced by Boiron

Laboratories. The reflex of the stabilisation of the

rat's eye is depressed by Cocculus 0 and by its

active principle Picrotoxin. This reflex is

significantly improved by Cocculine, compared

with the solvent during visual stimulation, but rarely during vestibular or visual-vestibular stimulations.

Pre-treatment with Cicculine 24-28 hours before

administration of Cocculus 0 prevents the visual

deficit in 79% of cases. (L'Homeopathie

Europeenne 1997: 3. in the BHJ,87,1/1998)

IV. Experimental Study of Homoeopathy in

Allergology by POITEVIN: This text presents the

different opinions of the French Allergologists on

Homoeopathy; then the author describes the

different uses of Isotherapy and the homoeopathic

treatment of the allergy by explaining the pluralist

practice as it is used in France.

The different comparative trials are described:

comparative trials between desensitisation and

Isotherapy; effect ofBlatta and Histamine.

The last clinical trials are detailed: Galphimia

glauca and Hay fever, by WIESENHAUER et al,

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and the effect of Isopathy on Hay fever and Asthma,

by REILLY et al.(L'Homeopathie Europeenne

1997:5. intheBHJ,87,l/1998)

V. Henri de Bonneval and Samuel Hahnemann,

a patient and his doctor by F.COUSSET: Henri de

BONNEVAL was a Solicitor in Bordeaux. He had

been treated by HAHNEMANN in Kothen,

Germany, and when he returned to Bordeaux, he

corresponded with HAHNEMANN to continue his

treatment.

This article shows the letters between

HAHNEMANN and Henri de BONNEVAL, and

informs us about the qualities of HAHNEMANN:

his medical prescriptions his dietary and hygienic

advice, and his human and friendly side.

(L'Homeopathie Europeenne 1997: 6. in the

BHJ,87,1/1998)

VI. Ficus religiosa by L.XHAARD: Ficus

religiosa is a large Indian tree, it symbolises

immortality and knowledge; it is the tree of the

world, which connects the earth with heaven. Its

principal indications as a homoeopathic medicine

are haemorrhages of whatever origins: genital,

digestive or urinary, acute or chronic.

The author concludes by drawing a parallel

between the symbolism of this tree (immortality)

and the symbolism of the blood (physical life):

losing blood could mean losing the physical life,

looking for leaving definitively the material world,

and considering that there is no real life without

either knowledge or spirit. (Les Echos du Centre

Liegeois d'Homoeopathic 1997:60 in the

BHJ,87,1/1998)

VU.Oxalicum acidum by M.CROTEAU-RENE:

From a clinical case (inflammation of the skin

around the nails of the thumbs) Oxalicum acidum is

prescribed according to the following symptoms:

longing for children, worse by thinking of his

troubles, excessive intake of acid fruits, blue color

of the hands and the feet, and feeling that the back

is too weak to support the head.

The main symptoms of Oxalicum acidum are

recalled, as well as some symptoms where we find

this remedy with only one or two other remedies:

dreams he sleeps; dreams water is poured on him;

desire to beat children; anxiety in the heart area,

agg. thinking of it. According to the author, the

most typical symptom of Oxalicum acidum is the

aggravation of all problems by thinking of them.

(Les Echos du Centre Liegeois d'Homoeopathie

1997:61. in the BHJ,87,1/1998)

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VIII. Cicuta virosa by C.DINEYER: The author

presents a clinical case of a child who had

difficulties growing up; the Materia Medica of this

remedy is described afterwards.

Cicuta virosa was held by HAHNEMANN to be

close to Belladonna and Pulsatilla. Besides the

well-known convulsive tendency, there are less

known symptoms, such as the consequences of

spine or head injuries, skin diseases (ulcers,

impetigo, sycosis barbae), and some typical

sensations, such as the feeling that all the body is

enlarged.

This article ends by the analysis of the mental

symptoms of Cicuta: he feels like a child, and fears

madness. Cicuta virosa presents a borderline state,

which recalls that this plant grows at the edge of

water. (RBH, 3/1997, in the BHJ,87,1/1998)

IX. Phosphorus by G.COQUILLART: This article

is an abstract of a lecture which was given at the

Belgian Homoeopathic School in 1995. The

different symptoms of this polychrest are described

in a very complete way.

Dr.COQUILLART concludes by presenting the

dynamic of Phosphorus: the essence of this remedy

seems to be the need of love, of which the patient

was perhaps deprived during his childhood.

Phosphorus patients can be enthusiastic and

sympathetic, but they can also get exhausted

quickly, with a characteristic burning feeling.

Finally he will become indifferent. (RBH, 3/1997 in

theBHJ,87,l/1998)

X. The Observer and the Object by

S.BOUHARA: The author presents the last

communication of Dr.DEMANGEAT, who was

well-known among his French-speaking colleagues

and was killed in an accident in 1990.

The relation between the observer (the doctor)

and the object (the patient and his disease) is

studied in the light of HAHNEMANN'S writings.

Then he details the function of the language in the

observation of the patient and the possible

interactions between the patient and the disease.

This thought shows the interrogative method of

Dr.DEMANGEAT: he was open to the most recent

theories of the knowledge, but he always submitted

them to his philosophical reflection: his principal

concern was the well-being of the patient.

(RBH,3/1997 in the BHJ,87,1/1998)

XL Rumex crispus by F.DEGROOTE: The

Materia Medica of Rumex crispus is presented in

a very complete way. The author adds several

symptoms proceeding from his own practice, in

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particular mental symptoms, such as ailments from

suppressed anger and being industrious before and

during menses.

He details the themes of the dreams which may

point out this remedy, and illustrates his article with

several clinical cases. This remedy seems to be

adapted to patients who are mentally blocked,

everything seems to stop (whence the extreme

chilliness.) (RBH,3/1997, in BHJ,87,1/1998)

XII. The trap of the Chronic Diseases by

G.DEMANGEAT: The author recalls the principles

of Homoeopathy and the conception of the chronic

diseases according to HAHNEMANN, HERING

and KENT. He stresses the risk of speculative

theories and the danger of building up a therapeutic

system without connection with experience.

Homoeopathy uses highly dynamised substances.

Experience has shown their activity, it is neither

blind faith nor belief; the science will have to give

an explanation one day.

The author concludes by posing the question of

the nature and origin of the chronic diseases, and

shows that the moment is opportune to pose this

question. (CGH,7/1997 in BHJ,87,1/1998)

XIII. Aurum by B.LONG: The principal

symptoms of this remedy are described: need for

air, improvement by heat, angina pectoris,

abdominal pains of the children, asthma aggravated

by dampness, joint pain at night, anal fistula, and so

on.

He details afterwards the mental features of

Aurum, especially the forsaken feeling, grief, anger,

and suicidal disposition. This article is illustrated

with several interesting observations among which

are the French King Louis IV, whose symbol was

the sun, like Aurum. (CGH.8/1997 in

BHJ,87,1/1998)

XIV. Homoeopathic treatment of Migraine: a

double-blind placebo controlled trial of 68

patients by P.STRAUMSHEIMK,

C.BORCHOREVINK, P.MOWINCKEL,

H.KIERULF, O.HAFSLUND: Sixty-eight patients

with Migraine took part in a placebo-controlled

study designed to evaluate the effect of

homoeopathic treatment in preventing Migraine

attacks and accompanying symptoms.

Both the Homoeopathy group and placebo group

had a reduction in frequency of attacks and intensity

of pain during the treatment period. The Migraine

diaries showed no difference between the groups.

The final evaluation of the neurologist, done

blindly, showed that more patients in the

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Homoeopathy group had a reduction in frequency of

attacks compared with the placebo group (p=0.04).

In regard to intensity of pain during attacks and the

neurologist's overall evaluation of effect, the

Homoeopathy group showed a greater improvement,

but the difference was not statistically significant.

The authors suggest a repeat of this trial with an

improved design to see if Homoeopathy can be an

alternative in the prophylaxis of Migraine.

(Dynamis,2/1997 in the BHJ,87,1/1998)

XV. Classical homoeopathic treatment of

chronic headaches by H.WALACH,

W.HAEUSLER, T.LOWES, D.MUSSBACH,

U.SCHAMELL, W.SPRINGER, G.STRITZL,

W.GAUS, G.HAAG: The authors conducted a

randomized placebo-controlled double-blind

clinical trial in order to determine the efficacy of

classical homoeopathic therapy in patients with

chronic headaches. After six weeks of baseline

observation, patients received either the prescribed

individualised homoeopathic medication or an

indistinguishable placebo for 12 weeks. Outcome

parameters were headache frequency, duration and

intensity, measured daily by diary. Use of

medication for acute headache was also monitored.

Of the 98 patients in the sample, 37 were

randomised to receive placebo, 61 received

individualised homoeopathic remedies. Groups

were comparable at the beginning of the treatment.

The median age was 48.5 years, 76% suffered from

Migraine, 51% from tension-type headaches, and

94% were previously treated for headache. The

median headache frequency was three days a week.

Headaches were present for 23 years (median). In

both groups, patients showed an improvement of

one headache day less per month. The use of

medication for acute headache was reduced. The headache frequency of 21 patients was reduced by

more than 40%. Thirty-nine patients either did not

improve or experienced aggravations. There was

no significant difference in any parameter between

Homoeopathy and placebo. (Cephalgia, 17/1997, in

BHJ,87,1/1998)

XVI. Homoeopathy: its place in the history of

medical thinking and its current status in clinical

evaluation by K.TSUTANI: As a Japanese clinical

pharmacologist the author finds the controversy on

the efficacy of Homoeopathy in the West an

interesting subject, both because of the clinical

evaluation methodology and socio-cultural

elements. However, it has little to do with health as

Homoeopathy has been little practised in Japan. But

in the past few years a number of Japanese have

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shown increasing interest in the subject and have

started to use it in their practice.

The basic concepts of Homoeopathy, however, is

not well accepted in Japan although a Chinese

character representing this term was developed.

The first reason for the unpopularity of this practice

in Japan is that the country already has Kampo

medicine which has a milder effect and which

competes with the similar efficacy of Homoeopathy.

The second reason is that the theory of

Homoeopathy is too dogmatic for the Japanese

Modern Complementary Medicine, including

Homoeopathy, works on four principles which are

stronger than those of conventional Medicine,

i.e.preductive harmonious optimism, supra time-

bounding, autogenesity, determination of an excuse

for a worsening disease or symptom. (Journal of

Japanese Cosmetic Science Society, 20/1996 in the

BHJ,87,1/1998)

XVII. Italian Homoeopathic Research

Conference - OMEOMED '97, Urbino, Italy 25-

28 September 1997: The Second OMEOMED

Conference on research in Homoeopathy took place

at the University in Urbino-the discussions were so

earth-shaking that Italy experienced a major

earthquake during it (the center of earthquake, near

Assisi, was less than 100 miles away from Urbino).

Speakers came primarily from Italy, though there

were also speakers from Israel, England, Germany,

Austria, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, India, Portugal

and Slovenia. The topics included clinical studies,

laboratory studies and investigations into potential

mechanisms of action of homoeopathic medicines.

Among many important presentations the following

were of special interest.

Italian researcher E.FELISI conducted a

preliminary placebo-controlled, double-blind study

on patients with breast cancer who underwent

radiation treatment. Patients were given

Belladonna 7cH and X-ray 15cH. The results

showed that those given the homoeopathic

medicines had less redness and less burning pains,

but not less swelling. One of the audience

suggested that Apis would probably have been a

better remedy for preventing swelling, heat and

redness than Belladonna.

Indian researcher N.C.SUKUL observed the

influence of Nux vomica 30c in the treatment of

mice who were intoxicated with Ethanol as a sleep-

inducing agent. He found that giving Nux vomica

30c (made with 90% Ethanol) reduced the sleep

inducing effects of Ethanol, while Nux vomica 30c

(made with 100% Ethanol) and Nux vomica 30c

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(90%), which was injected rather than given orally,

had no effect.

A team of Italian researchers, led by

C.CANDELLA, observed the effects of

homoeopathic diluted weed-killer on lentils

sprouting. The researchers found that, based on a

total of 68 observers, those lentils that were given

8cH of the weed-killer had a tendency to sprout in

greater numbers than those lentils given a placebo.

Another Italian group, led by MR.BRIZZI,

reported similar type of research. They tested the

effects of Arsenicum 23x to 45x, on wheat seeds

which had been subjected to Arsenic poisoning.

The researchers noted that 40x and 45x had

particularly beneficial effects on the wheat seed

growth. They observed that potentised water had an

effect on wheat growth on seeds that were poisoned

but not on seeds that were not poisoned. This study

and a number of previous studies from other

researchers have shown an effect from potentised

water, suggesting that there is something beneficial

in simply potentising water.

An Israeli researcher, M.OBERBAUM,

conducted a preliminary clinical trial on children

suffering from Chemotherapy-induced Stomatitis.

The researcher tested a combination remedy

popular in Germany and the USA (Traumed),

commonly given for trauma and inflammation. This

study was observational and was not randomised or

double-blinded. It observed the effects on 27

children, aged 6 to 18. The benefit from the

homoeopathic medicine was considerable, and the

researcher recommended that a larger and

controlled trial be conducted.

P.C.ENDLER described his provocative

research using potentised Thyroxine on tadpoles.

He showed that Thyroxine 30x slowed the

development of tadpoles into frogs. He also showed that simply putting a partially submerged

glass vial of potentised Thyroxine in the water had

the same effect of slowing the development. Even

more provocative was the finding that by hooking

an input coil to a vial of Thyroxine, which is then

connected to an amplifier by a wire, tadpole

development was also slowed dramatically. He

next placed potentised Thyroxine (3 Ox), on an input

coil linked to a filter and an amplifier with a gain of

10

6

, and then, using frequencies to 80 kHz, he

digitised at the Nyquist frequency, buffered in

RAM and multiplexed on to a CD. After noise

reduction and filtering, the signal was attenuated by

10

6

to restore the original and analogue level.

ENDLER and his colleagues found that placing the

water vials for four minutes on an output coil and

playing back the signal had the same effect of

slowing tadpole development.

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The most significant clinical study presented at

the Conference was on the homoeopathic treatment

of chronic headaches. Conducted to a high standard

of quality by the German researcher, H.WALACH,

this was a randomised placebo-controlled double-

blind trial with the aid of one of VITHOULKAS'

leading students/practitioners in Germany,

Wolfgang SPRINGER M.D. One unique feature of

this trial was that all six homoeopathic physicians

involved had to agree on the correctness of the

homoeopathic prescription in order for a patient to

be entered in the study. Initially, 139 patients were

interviewed and 101 patients were entered. The

first phase of the trial was 12 weeks, the second

phase 12 months. The first phase showed no

difference in headache or overall health between

those prescribed the homoeopathic medicine and

those given a placebo. The second phase also

showed no difference in headaches in either group,

but based on standardised questionnaire

assessments, those given homoeopathic medicines

showed improved psychological states and reduced

overall physical complaints. Although those

involved in Homoeopathy may be surprised to learn

that this rigorous study showed no reduction in

headaches from homoeopathic medicines, headaches

may be like certain skin ailments, in which

improvement may not be observable for a long time

but the person's overall health is first improved.

Dana ULLMAN's own presentation described

recent clinical and basic sciences research in the

US. A study by Los Angeles

homceopath/psycholgist John LAMONT

investigated the homoeopathic treatment of 43

children with ADH (Attention Deficit Hyperactive

Disorder). This trial showed significant results

from individualized homoeopathic medicines.

Another trial by Susan GARCIA-SWAIN tested

individually chosen homoeopathic medicines in the

treatment of chemically-dependent patients in a

drug rehabilitation hospital. This study was a large

trial with 703 patients. The study found highly

significant results in numerous measurements of

physical and psychological health and in drug use.

Interestingly, to those familiar with Hering's Law

of Cure, this trial showed that patients given a

homoeopathic medicine had an increase in rhinitis,

and skin and musculoskeletal symptoms during the

first three days after treatment.

Dana ULLMAN also discussed some new work

conducted by a Los Angeles Physicist, SHUI-YIN

LO, on the mechanism of action of highly diluted

substances. Dr. LO has found with the aid of an

Atomic force microscope that the IE crystals appear

in room temperature water when a substance is

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diluted and vigorously shaken at least to the 6x.

These ice crystals have a unique geometrical form,

charge and density. Dr.LO has published his work

on this subject (see Modern Physics Letters

B,10,19, 1996, pages 921-30). He is continuing

new work in this area and is having others replicate

his work.

The above described research is only a small

sample of the studies described, some of which was

preliminary and others finalised trials.

(BHJ,87,1/1998)

XVIII. Bristol Symposium - A Personal

view:(Simile, 8,1/1998 issued with BHJ,87,1/1998)

The Speaker was Dr.Guy KOKELENBERG on

Cardiological disorders. Remedies discussed were

Cactus a well known angina medicine. Grandiflora

is 'selenicereus' which means black, or night, or

lack of light, or lack of insight, or any sense of

constraint -hence the typical praecordial squeeze. It

may also be applied to situations of claustrophobia

or oppression. The "cereus" means wax, as

apparently the Cactus plant has a waxy coating, and

translates into a sense of (desired) isolation.

Relevant rubrics, therefore, might be: fear, narrow

places; delusion he is caught in wires; ailments

disappointed love; palpitations unrequited affection;

aversion to company; indisposed to talk; sadness,

silent; desire to remain in bed; foolish

(inappropriate) behaviour. . . The nucleus of the

remedy is a problem with freedom. Cereus

bonplandii has a desire to be busy and to perform

useful deeds, preferably on a large scale. (Sulphur

thinks he can change the world, and Opium has

'plans, gigantic'). Bonplandii is overgenerous, has

delusions of having offended people, and has a

distorted sense of time. Cereus serpentinus has, as

before, big ideas, but is more aggressive, and will seek to carry them out whatever the cost. Cuprum

is strong, inflexible, "cramped", obstinate, over

disciplined and ritualistic. The nucleus is control;

with concomitant desire for independence, and fear,

or suspicion, of the unpredictable, such as darkness

or strangers. For Cuprum the best form of defense

is attack. Think of it for a child who has very rigid

parents and who has developed tics, fits or spasms.

Lastly Glonoine which has a lot of forgetfulness -

loses way in well-known streets and all that. It also

has swelling sensations, particularly in the throat,

and so may be used for panic attacks, and,

presumably, globus.

XIX. The Editorial of The American Homeopath

1998 informs that Harris COULTER was

recovering steadily under homoeopathic care from a

debilitating stroke; also that Martha OELMAN of

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the National Center for Homoeopathy, was found

mysteriously murdered. This issue of the

American Homeopath is justly dedicated for these

two.

XX. "Ein Leben im Dienst der Patienten" ("A

Life in the Service of the Patients") is the

headline for the Obituary of Dr.Prakash D.VAKIL

of Bombay, in his 56th year, of a sudden massive

heart attack, on the 14 September 1997. It

happened while he was examining a patient, there

were no complaints, no symptoms, and in five

minutes everything was over.

The Obituary speaks highly of the various

qualities of Dr. VAKIL, his teachings particularly in

foreign countries videos, audio-cassettes, books,

etc. It also refers to his Prakash Charities opened

only in August 1997; this was to treat both the

paying patients and those unable to pay and for this

aim he had been working with all his capacity

during the past ten years.

In the death of Dr. VAKIL we have lost a teacher

and a great homoeopath and especially a friend.

(Angelika GUTGE-WICKERT, Berlin, in the

ZKH,42,1/1998).

A moving tribute in memoriam to Dr.Prakash

VAKIL has been contributed by Durr ELMORE, in

the Simillimum, XI,1/1997.

XXI. In ZKH,41,5/1997 Dr.U.FRIEDRICH in his

article "An unknown characteristic Sepia symptom"

that Sepia had characteristic of Constipation,

traveling agg. A correspondent writes in the

ZKH,42,1/1998 that while those who use only the

KENT Repertory may not be able to find Sepia for this symptom, for those who use

BONNINGHAUSEN's Pocket Book it is not so,

they combine the rubrics Constipation, Traveling in

cars agg.

Replying to this Dr.FRIEDRJCH points out that

in a case where Constipation occurs in a sea

voyage, then Sepia may not be the remedy, in the

manner pointed out by the correspondent.

XXII. The Editor of Medicina Futura

Homoepathy, 8,2/1997, refers to the remarkable

achievements of severely disabled persons,

sometimes surpassing the normally 'able' persons.

A great achievement of the most recent times is the

'writing' of a book of 132 printed pages, titled The

Diving Bell and the Butterfly, by Jean-Dominique

BAUBY, 44 years. BAUBY suddenly became

paralysed totally except his ability to move the left

eye. A friend of BAUBY wrote down what he

dictated. This 'dictation' was by blinking the left

eye, for each alphabet! (What a friend!). The

disease of BAUBY was diagnosed as the Locked-in

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Syndrome, the stroke affecting the brain and the

spinal cord. While "this is an astounding epic of

man's indomitable spirit against extreme adversity,

it also revealed the extreme poverty of the

therapeutic skills of today, though so much word-

flood is perennially let loose on the progress of

medical science". BAUBY was the Chief Editor of

Elle magazine in Paris. The Editor rightly points

out Paris where HAHNEMANN spent his last and

glorious period, should have thought of

Homoeopathy for BAUBY's paralysis, since it is not

rare for Homoeopathy to help paralysis victims. It

is not much different in other countries either.

In another article (The Handicapped and

Homoeopathy) the Editor points out the stories of

five persons handicapped in different ways - Downs

Syndrome, Muscular dystrophy and wasting,

Paraplegia, Retina damaged defect, Spina bifida -

making a great success of their lives with their

handicaps intact. While this spirit deserves all

appreciation, Dr.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, the

Editor, rightly says "in some at least of these six

cases Homoeopathy could have helped to ease the

severity of the symptoms e.g. the spinal injury case,

and the retina damaged case..." He exhorts the

homoeopaths to publish cured cases of such nature.

XXIII. Dr.H.T.GOLOP, a homoeopathic physician

of Pune, was awarded the postgraduate degree of

Ph.D. by the Pune University for his researches on

homoeopathic treatment of Liver diseases/disorders.

This work was done on patients of Hepatitis, Liver

damage after Hepatitis, Liver cirrhosis, impaired

liver function, Hepatotoxicity, Ascites, Liver cysts, abscesses, etc. (MFH,8,2/1997)

XXIV. Workshop on Diabetes Mellitus and its

Homoeopathic Treatment: a report. A three-day

Workshop on Diabetes Mellitus and its

homoeopathic treatment was organised by the

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

(CCRH) with grant-in-aid from World Health

Organisation, 10-12 August 1998. According to

the WHO there were 143 million diabetes affected

persons throughout the world. This is expected to

rise to 300 million persons by 2025 A.D. and the

three countries with largest number would be China,

India and United States.

Dr.D.P.RASTOGI briefed about the results of

study based on animal experimentation undertaken

at HDRI, Lucknow in 1986 in which the

hypoglycaemic activity of Abroma augusta,

Syzygium jambolanum, Cephalandra indica, and

Absinthium, Resina laricis (Weleda), were

determined in ^//oxa«-induced diabetes mellitus in

albino rats. This study showed that Cephalandra

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indica 0, did not show any toxicity and stabilized

blood sugar level even after withdrawal.

Dr.T.WALIA special representative of WHO in

India in his address highlighted WHO's efforts for

controlling this growing menace and its devastating

complications. He pointed out that WHO fully

supports not only Homoeopathy but Indian Systems

of Medicine too and that there is a great potential

for using medicines of these systems especially in

India. The doctors in these systems have to be

involved for concerted efforts in improving the

health status of the people of our country, he said.

Pradeep BHARGAVA, Joint Secretary, Govt, of

India, said there was a necessity to collaborate

homoeopathic research on international level so that

studies were not duplicated.

Dr.Parinaz HUMRANWALA from Mumbai

gave example of patient with renal failure,

hypothyroidism, congestive heart failure and was

given Thyroidinum which worked well. All

relevant investigations for proper follow-up were

carried out by allopathic colleague and there was no

need for dialysis. She gave an easy, comprehensive

and practical demonstration of skills of case-taking

along with differentiating features of several drugs

by citing cases during case-taking proforma in

clinics and explained in detail about important

aspects of case-taking. She differentiated similar

looking drugs. Thuja patients were very observing

and Morphinum, Opium and Veratrum album were

excellent liars. Veratrum talks a lot about religious

subjects, lies for social status and a big boaster;

spendthrift, with feeling of being unlucky and

unfortunate. Belladonna infants of even few days

had lots of strength, they looked like Cascara and

had lot of vigour, tendency to kick or do other

violent acts. They talk of battles and wars, and are

averse to haircut. Arsenicum album, Pulsatilla,

Psorinum liked wrapping and Sulphur,

Medorrhinum hate to be wrapped. Coffee does not

like to be carried. Pulsatilla liked to be carried but

with a gentle stroke on the head. Belladonna likes

to be carried but with no stroking on the head and

has liking for light, touch etc. Cina does not like to

be stroked on the head. Borax infants do not like to

be carried down the stairs, and have problems of

airsickness only during descent. Belladonna is also

good for air sickness, Calcarea carbonica for slow

persons having car sickness and rapid movement of

vehicle causes vomiting. Grumbling tone

indicates Sepia and Alumina. Low, soft voice with

fatigue is Phosphoric acid.

Dr.HUMRANWALA said that the words spoken

by the patient would also give out the medicine.

Lachesis is revengeful, dominating, suspicious, and

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quick to perceive. Ignatia is a closed lady, non-

communicative, straightforward, and does not

believe in talking. Natrum muriaticum is tight-

lipped, fastidious and well-presented, and talks to

the point while Calcarea carbonica is an Indian's

remedy. Phosphorus is positive, good looking and

Natrum muriaticum patients are straightforward and

hard problems to a large extent, are easily hurt and

remember too long and take revenge along with

hatred of those who have offended. They brood

over worries, dwell on them and other past

disagreeable occurrences and seek revenge which is

similar to a miser with a strong box where worries

stored, cannot get out of grief and dwells all the

time. She also said that the drawings, poems or

other writings of the children will also give a hint

about the remedy. 'Sitting posture and facial

expression' too are important factors which can be

observed by the physician during the interview.

Platina sits upright with shoulders behind,

Phosphorus sits bent forward, they are half on the

table close to the doctor, likes lot of sympathy and

physically want to touch and want warmth in

contrast to Antimonium crudum, Zincum is very

restless with tremendous amount of brain fag. On

questioning, his legs start moving. Kali bromatum

is fidgety with hand. Eyes closed in melancholia

indicates Argentum nitricum, contented face

indicates Opium and Apis mellifica, vacant look on

the face indicates Acidum phosphoricum, mask like

face indicates Ignatia and Manganum whereas

Ignatia patient also has twitchings. The best way to

study is at bus stops when people are waiting for the

bus.

When asked about the life-style: Ignatia and

Thuja are very secretive, suicidal tendency but lacks

courage are Nux vomica and China. China has also

delusions that he is persecuted, his work is

hindered, forsaken feeling, very weary of life,

disgust of life and despair. Ailments from

demanding parents is in Carcinocin, and also

fastidious about time, and desire for chocolates.

She also said that at the end of the case-taking, she

always asked about the happiest and saddest day of

the patient's life and also what would he ask the

God Almighty if he was born again, and that the

answers to these questions might give clue to the

remedy.

On the third day Dr.KASIM Chimthanawala of

Nagpur briefly outlined the causations and

classification of Diabetes. He said that the recent

view on Diabetes claims it to be a multivaried

syndrome of mental and physical symptoms of

which the known signs and symptoms are just a few

modes of presentation. He said that it was not

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necessary to bring down the blood sugar as long as

general condition of the patient was improving.

Certain allopathic hypertensives and steroids also

cause hyperglycaemia. He presented seven

different cases. In all the cases he gave two drugs

one on basic totality and one on presenting totality

or the organ remedies in mother tinctures.

Dr.B.D.PATEL of Bangalore presented cases of

Diabetes mellitus treated with homoeopathic

remedies. An Insulin resistant case of Diabetes

mellitus who was highly irritable, fastidious, wanted

company of close friends, not attached to his family

members, alcoholic along with Grade I

Nephropathy and Cholelithiasis, past history of

Typhoid twice, responded to Opium selected on the

basis of lack of reaction to homoeopathic as well as

to the allopathic medicines. Later on he needed

Sulphur XM. The second case, a Labour Officer

suffering from chronic persistent sinusitis in

addition to Diabetes mellitus. Sneezing all the night

with watery discharge, nose sore and red, headache

as if head would blow off. Occasional asthmatic

attacks at night, severe acidity, flatulence, sweat in

palms and soles, short tempered, fastidious and

chilly. He said that he could pass the day but not

the night. Syphilinum CM and he began to

improve. The third case, a female 68 years, pain in

neck extending down the back and right arm upto

elbow, worse sitting straight and bending back,

vertigo with tendency to fall forward, when hungry

cannot wait, must have something to eat

immediately, likes loose clothing especially around

neck. Husband with whom she had lived for 45

years, had died of throat cancer and she could

reconcile the death of husband, dreams of husband

and water. Known diabetic, on anti-diabetic

drugs. Natrum muriaticum XM and she made

alround improvement including her blood sugar

levels.

Dr.R.K.KAPOOR pointed out that the difficulty

in treating Diabetes mellitus/insipidus was the

absence of characteristic symptoms. In some cases

the history of past illnesses helped. We should

enquire as to what the patient felt, what was the

reaction as soon as he/she came to know that he/she

was diagnosed as diabetic, since it may give a clue

to the remedy. He suggested the following:

Diabetes insipidus, Polyuria with low specific

gravity and no sugar in urine is due to deficiency of

ADH, usual remedies given in BCERICKE are Rhus

aromatica, Acidum phosphoricum, Acetic acid, he

added Uranium nitricum from his own experience.

Diabetes after injury Arnica, Hypericum, Natrum

sulphuricum, Helleborus.

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When patient is worried about loss of weight,

emaciation Argentum metallicum occupies top

position followed by Arsenicum album.

Continuous and increasing loss of weight Uranium

nitricum

Weakness with emaciation Acetic acid.

Voracious appetite Kali bromatum, Lactic acid,

Ratanhia.

Albuminuria in Diabetes insipidus Uranium

nitricum.

Pancreatic disease if precedes or accompanies

Diabetes mellitus Phosphorus.

In cases of suppurating cervical lymphadenopathy

with Diabetes Insulinum.

Ketosis in Diabetes mellitus responds well to

Natrum phosphoricum.

Diabetic coma which might have occurred Acidum

phosphoricum, Phosphorus, Hyoscyamus, Opium,

Lachesis.

Diabetes due to chronic pancreatitis or acute

pancreatic colic attacks Iris versicolor.

Chronic attacks of pancreatitis leading to Diabetes

mellitus Spongia, Iodum, Calcarea arsenica.

Obesity on face, arms, trunk except lower limbs

with hypertension Calcarea carbonica (Cushing's

syndrome).

Acromegaly causing Diabetes mellitus Hecla lava

3x, Thyroidinum 6.

To prevent Tuberculosis in Diabetes mellitus

Bacillinum or Tuberculinum can be given inter-

currently with good benefit once a month or two.

Furunculosis Natrum phosphoricum. If it fails then Pyrogen and if even that fails Syphilinum.

Dysmenorrhoea with Diabetes mellitus Abroma

augusta.

Hydrogenoid constitution in Diabetes mellitus

Natrum sulphuricum.

Diabetes of nervous origin Acidum phosphoricum.

Diabetes mellitus with extremely irritable and

impatient Chamomilla.

Gouty conditions with Diabetes mellitus Lactic

acid, Phosphorus.

Impotency with Diabetes mellitus Coca, Acidum

phosphoricum, Moschus.

Melancholia in diabetics Helonias.

Diabetes mellitus with acute symptoms of paralysis

Curare.

Lung complications with Diabetes mellitus

Calcarea phosphorica.

Diabetic patients who have desire for salt Natrum

muriaticum XM can be given repeatedly.

Dr.B.D.PATEL suggested some homoeopathic

remedies with rare indications in Diabetes mellitus:

with rapid appearing of symptoms and extreme

weakness Thyroidinum.

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With swollen ankles Argentum metallicum.

With Impotency Glycerine and Coca.

With Jaundice Chionanthus.

Diabetic coma or drowsiness not recognizing

relatives. Constipation but passing urine on and off

involuntarily Alumina.

With scanty urine Ratanhia.

With grief anxiety; weakness, bruised pain all over

Tarentula hispanica.

With pain in bladder if the desire to pass urine is

postponed with scanty urine Sulphuric acid.

Must hurry to pass urine or it will escape Kreosote.

Pain in empty bladder, frequent urging with copious

flow Calcarea phosphorica.

Dr.PATEL said at the end that Chromium

supplement has proved to reduce Cholesterol and

Blood sugar and this is a hint to the CCRH and to

the profession to make a study on Chromium salts.

List of Journals

Full addresses of the Journals covered by this

Quarterly Homoeopathic Digest are given below:

1.

AH: The American Homoeopath, The Journal of

the North American Society of Homeopaths, 1550,

Huston Road, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 USA.

2.

AHZ: Allegemeine Homoopathische Zeitung, Karl

F.Haug Verlag, Huthig GmbH, im Weiher 10,

69121, HEIDELBERG, Germany.

Quarterly Homoeopathic Digest, XVI, 1/1999. For Private Circulation Only.

3. BHJ: British Homoeopathic Journal, 2, Powis

Place, Great Ormond Street, LONDON, WC1N

3HT, U.K.

4. CCRH: CCRH Quarterly Bulletin, 61-65,

Institutional Area, D-Block, Janakpuri, NEW DELHI

-110 058, INDIA.

5. HOM: The Homoeopath, Journal of the Society

of Homoeopaths, 2, Artizan Road, NORTHAMPTON

NN1.4HU, U.K.

6. MFH: Medicina Futura Homoeopathy, 1-2-217/7,

Gaganmahal Road, Hyderabad - 500 029.

7. NJH: National Journal of Homoeopathy, Milan

Clinic, Saraswathi Road, Santa Cruz(W), MUMBAI -

400 054.

8.RH: Revista de Homeopatia, RUA DR. DIOGO

DE FARIA, 839 - CEP 04037-002 -N SAO PAULO -

SP-BRASIL.

9. SIM: Simillimum, The Journal of the

Homoeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians

11231 SE Market Street, PORTLAND, OR, 97216,

USA.

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10. ZKH: Zeitschrift fur Klassische Homoopathie,

Karl F.Haug Verlag, 6900 HEIDELBERG 1,

Germany.

All that transpires on earth and all beyond

Are parts of an illimitable plan

The One keeps in his heart and knows alone.

Our outward happenings have their seed within,

And even this random Fate that imitates Chance,

This mass of unintelligible results,

Are the dumb graph of truths that work unseen:

The laws of the Unknown create the known.

The events that shape the appeareance of our lives

Are a cipher of subliminal quiverings

Which rarely we surprise or vaguely feel,

Are an outcome of suppressed realities

That hardly rise into material day:

They are born from the spirit's sun of hidden powers

Digging a tunnel through emergency.

But who shall pierce into the cryptic gulf

And learn what deep necessity of the soul

Determined casual deed and consequence?

Absorbed in a routine of daily acts,

Our eyes are fixed on an external scene;

We hear the crash of the wheels of Circumstance

And wonder at the hidden cause of things.

- SriAUROBINDO

Savitri, Book One, Canto four.

There was a man

who was disturbed

by the sight of his own shadow

and so displeased with his own footsteps,

that he determined to get rid of both.

The method he hit upon was to run away from them.

So he got up and ran.

But every time he put his foot down

there was another step,

while his shadow kept up with him

without the slightest difficulty.

He attributed his failure

to the fact that he was not running fast enough.

So he ran faster and faster, without stopping,

until he finally dropped dead.

He failed to realise

that if he merely stepped into the shade,

his shadow would vanish,

and if he sat down and stayed still, there would be no more footsteps.

- CHUANG TZU

As If One Patient

BEDAYN Greg (American Homoeopath, 1998)

[In 1799 HAHNEMANN first applied the Genus

Epidemicus: the single homoeopathic remedy to

treat a similarly-affected population, during a

Scarlet Fever epidemic he treated in Konigslutter,

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Germany. The story of how he accidentally

discovered the Genus epidemicus is interesting.

There was a large family that had members with

Scarlet Fever. HAHNEMANN noticed that one of

the children who had been taking Belladonna for

another reason did not have symptoms of Scarlet

Fever. He discovered that by giving the other

members of the family Belladonna, as a

prophylactic, they did not get Scarlet Fever.

HAHNEMANN concluded that a remedy that

rapidly cures at the onset of an illness would be the

best preventative.

This serendipitous discovery led

HAHNEMANN into developing the principle of

Genus Epidemicus - where if one takes the

symptom-totality from each person in a epidemic

population and then puts those features together

into one case, as if one person, and gives the

indicated simillimum to the entire affected

population - that it will cure. The curative results of

the Genus Epidemicus were so positive during the

epidemics in the ensuing decades that they not only

cured the majority of those affected where nothing

else had worked, but they also drew international

acclaim towards Homoeopathy, the new, the

rational, medicine. There is something

intrinsically powerful about the success of

Homoeopathy in curing large populations that is

undeniably attractive to anyone gifted with the

power of observation, and it was through these early

cures with epidemics that HAHNEMANN was able

to quickly and widely spread the word:

Homoeopathy. It was from his discovery of the

Genus Epidemicus that HAHNEMANN later

developed his theory of Miasms; the taints that

color and shape all family trees, as representing the

basis of chronic disease.]

About six years ago there was an article in the

San Francisco Chronicle about an epidemic that

was killing the northern California sheep

population. They referred to it as "Ergot

poisoning" and one of the finest schools of

Veterinary Science in the country, the University of

California at Davis, had thrown up their hands in

II

frustration and called it "an act of God", or

something similarly provocative for a homoeopath.

I dialed the operator and asked for the phone

number of the two ranches named in the article. I

called both, the second one had many sheep that

were affected and we had a long conversation.

I was told that Ergot smut is a seasonal mold

that grows on the autumn grass found on the

typically foggy California coast, but it grows only in

the absence of rain, which would otherwise wash it

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off. Some years the rains come early and there is no

problem; other years the rains come late and there is

a substantial loss of livestock due to complications

arising from the poisonings that continue sometimes

for up to five months.

The sheep's symptoms were of a neuralgic-

convulsive sort. The stricken animals would quiver

and shake and then get so stiff they could no longer

balance their bodies over their feet; they would

topple-over onto the ground and then bounce

around a bit in an effort to right themselves.

Anxiety mounting, their seizure would only worsen

if approached by man or beast. They would die

within an hour or two if not rescued by a rancher.

It is interesting to note that when the ranchers found

sheep in this state, they would hold their hand over

the animal's eyes, and slowly the animal would

calm down and allow itself to be lifted to its feet, at

which point it would gallop off. The ranch terrain

is mostly steep hills, and if stricken on the side of a

steep slope, the sheep would fall then pitch-pole,

end over end, down the hill - a frightful sight.

The ranches involved were 200-2,000 acres

each, with a total population of approximately

10,000 animals. Many of the animals were dying

daily. The rancher videotaped the evening feeding

process and mailed it to me - saying he was

interested in Homoeopathy if it could help his

animals. The video showed some of the symptoms

very clearly, so I started packing a field kit of

remedies; Cicuta, Lolium, Ustilago, Strychininum,

Nux vomica, Solanum nigrum, Secale as an Isode,

and a few others. I telephoned the late great George

MACLEOD, in Scotland, and he suggested I try

Belladonna followed by Strychninum. Before I

could journey to the ranches and apply the

remedies, the rains came and washed the mold off

the grass, new grass sprouted almost immediately,

giving the sheep toxin-free food - the seasonal

episode was over. Then, in November 1995, (six

years later), the first rancher from the newspaper

article called me and said a new episode of toxicity

had started and would I come out and take a look at

his herd.

A few days later, I gathered travel kit and a

homoeopath colleague, Sarah NIELSEN, RN, and

we drove to the ranch, located a few miles from

Tomales Bay, about one hour drive north from San

Francisco. We arrived and inspected the herd at

their morning meal. There were two distinctly

different problem-groups. For example, some of

the lambs were suffering from failure to thrive and a

marasmus, which we repertorized in general as

emaciation. The lambs were from just hours, to 5

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days old and looked markedly emaciated. Some

appeared as if they did not know how to suckle.

Many of the lambs were gaunt, back arched up,

head hanging down with droopy ears. The sheep,

on the other hand, had no emaciation but instead

had a transient ataxia made worse from touch or

loud noises. These "shakers" would become

anxious when approached, and, if we moved in

close to touch them, their shaking would suddenly

get much worse, and, trying to run away, they

would usually fall down into a position of

opisthotonos (head thrown back, chest bowed out,

limbs straight and rigid). Once they had fallen

down, their breathing would usually get faster and

faster in fits of increasing anxiety. In extreme cases

the mouth would open and the tongue would appear

thickened, the air passage seemed to be cut off with

an accelerated heart rate; death would follow. Just

before death, they would often go into a frenzied fit;

eyes bulging, lips pulled back tight on the teeth in

trismus, the body in tetanic rigidity.

Repeatedly I asked the ranchers, in differing

ways, if there was any incidence of gangrene,

bleeding, uterine symptoms, or any discharges from

the sheep, in an attempt to confirm that the

symptoms were indeed caused by ergot poisoning

(Secale). Repeatedly I was told there were no such

symptoms. I read everything 1 could find on Ergot

and Ergotism. This source has an interesting

history, being the substance from which Lysergic

acid diethylamide (LSD) is made; these ranches

happened to be in Marin County, were much of the

'Acid Generation' of the 1960s was spawned and I

grew excited, anticipating a case of 'Metaphorical

Naturalism' - where the in-nature characteristics of

the simillimum are reflected in the characteristics of

the patient. 1 also uncovered stories of how, during

the American colonial period, the Salem witch trials

involved people who had been surreptitiously

poisoned with ergot (Claviceps purpura) causing a

convulsive, hallucinogenic state which was often

the sole reason that they were burned at the stake as

witches. While the symptoms of ergotism were

somewhat similar to our sheep's symptoms, ours

had no discharges, no uterine symptoms, no

hemorrhages, and no symptoms of gangrene - at

least one of which we would like to see in Secale

poisoning.

I pondered what LSD and the Salem witch-hunt

might have to do with these staggering/dying sheep

but decided to look beyond Secale, based on the

lack of any confirming symptoms or ergot

poisoning. At about the same time, the UC Davis

team produced a paper written on the subject of the

New Zealand Ryegrass Staggers - referring to a

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seasonal poisoning-epidemic in sheep caused by the

toxic endophyte, Acremonium lolii. These

symptoms matched those of our sheep perfectly and

1 felt that it must have been the Acremonium which

had activated the sheep's predisposed susceptibility

to their transient stasis made worse by anticipation

of being touched. This was showing up as a

presentation of individualized susceptibility, or

non-specific resistance. That is to say, all the sheep

ate the same grass but not all the sheep were

affected in the same way; only the susceptible

sheep were affected by the toxin. (This a crucial

key to understanding chronic disease that western

medicine blindly ignores). At this point I felt it was

possible to cure the herd of this problem, if we

could find the Genus epidemicus; a single remedy

selected for the entire population based on the

totality of symptoms of that population, as if it were

one patient.

"The most important sentence in

Homoeopathy is'as if one person'."

- Jeremy SHERR, Homeonet 1996.

A repertorization of the sheeps' general

symptoms brought up two rubrics that caught my

eye; 'Stiffening out of body' and 'Fear touch',

which seemed to be at the crux of the problem.

After graphing these with 'Emaciation' (in the

lambs), the main remedy choices in the Complete

Repertory (with Mac Repertory analysis set to

totality, small remedies, and rare-strange-and-

peculiar remedies) were: Arnica, Ignatia, Cina,

Ipecacuanha, Chamomilla, Cuprum, Angustura

vera, Ferrum phosphorica, Stramonium,

Phosphorous, Plumbum, and Camphora. After

some thought, we weren't satisfied with any of the

polychrests so we studied Angustura.

Angustura vera was first proven by

HAHNEMANN and is listed in his Materia

Medica Pura (1827). It is made from the bitter

bark of the Galipoea cusparius-officinalis tree from

Venezuela (HAHNEMANN mistakenly refers to it

as Bonplandia trifoliata in his Materia Medica

Pura). Its local reputation was almost as significant

as that of Cinchona bark as a febrifuge in certain

fevers, and as an allopathic suppressant for

discharges. (Note: The ever popular gastronomic-

tonic 'Angustra aromatic bitters' is not made from

Angustura but was originally made in the town of

Angustura in Venezuela, after which it was named).

HAHNEMANN talks about the symptoms of

Angustura poisoning:

"Trembling, soon passing into violent

convulsions. When touched, tetanus suddenly

ensued. Eyelids wide-open, Trismus, with wide

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separation of the lips, so that the teeth were quite

exposed. Limbs stretched out to the utmost, stiff,

and stark. The spinal column and head strongly

drawn backwards. The trunk was from time to time

shaken by violent jerking along the back, as from

electric shocks, and somewhat raised, respiration

intermitting. Death after an hour. Half an hour

after death the body was stiff and stark."

These being the exact symptoms of the sheep, I

packed the remedy with instructions and shipped it

to the ranch.

Two weeks later, the rancher called me to report

they had given the Angustura vera 12c daily to the

orphaned lambs as instructed in their formula, and

to the general sheep population in their water

troughs. I had written detailed instructions on how

to charge-up gallon containers of distilled water and

then charge the community water troughs with

them, which they did religiously every day for one

week. The lambs that had been suffering from

marasmus had leapt back to the land of the living,

with remarkable growth and renewed vitality - it

amazed the ranchers who had been hopeful yet

skeptical. The sheep stopped shaking and falling

over; it was a short tapered resolution - the acute

symptoms of toxicity were over.

Then it rained, washing off the existing mold,

the green grass popped up and the sheep's intake of

the toxins stopped. I remember thinking at the time

I'd have liked to have had more time to test and

confirm the limits of the curative potential of

Angustura with this herd, but the seasonal episode

of endophyte proliferation was now passing until

the following autumn.

This process showed us the true genius of the

Genus epidemicus, in that the same remedy cured

both the lambs and the sheep, each of a different

pathology. Only the lambs had emaciation - the

sheep had totally different symptoms - the

shaking/stiffness, which grew worse from touch.

By finding a remedy that was indicated for both sets

of symptoms, and by treating the entire population

as one patient, we discovered HAHNEMANN'S

Genus epidemicus. It is interesting to note that the

sick lambs were mostly orphans, and had not had

mother's milk. It is possible they were exposed to

the toxin in utero. SARAH found Angustura listed

in the rubric 'trismus neonatorum' which might

explain the lambs' inability to suckle.

Then something quite unexpected happened.

Two weeks after the sheep were given the first dose

of Angustura, an unusually violent storm swept over

Northern California. It devastated the subject ranch

which is located on the tallest hills within sight of

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the ocean at Tomales Bay, approximately 45 miles

north of San Francisco. The winds were clocked at

100+ mph. The roof was blown off the barn, as

were the barn doors. It blew a 2,500-gallon steel

water tank through the air one-and-a-half miles until

it crashed into a distant neighbor's building. Most

trees, fences, and gates were destroyed by the high

winds.

Before first light the following morning, the

ranchers went out in the onslaught searching with

flashlights for animals in trouble. They found

twenty-four new lambs that had not lived through

the night, dead from exposure. There is a peculiar

symptom with the local ewes that they tend to birth

during storms. It appears to be a contraction

response from their fear of the storm. Another

theory is that during storms the predators are too

busy avoiding the elements to be on the prowl for

new lambs so the birthing sheep tends to deliver

during stormy weather.

The husband and wife team were clearly grief-

stricken as they gathered their dead lambs on the

truck to take for burial. The woman-rancher relates

the following story: "I saw GORDON pick up one

of the lambs and just as he was putting it on the

truck he stopped and turned it over a few times - he

said he thought he had seen its ear twitch - so I took

it up the hill to the house and put in front of our

wood-burning stove on a pad and left it while I

checked the house for damage (I should mention

that this same lamb had had one eye pecked out the

day before by a crow). The electricity had gone out

during the night and we had no phone. I checked

the lamb periodically - it was not breathing and had

no pulse. I held it in my arms and rubbed it and

sang softly to it but it seemed to be getting into

rigor mortis. "

Half an hour after death the body was stiff:

Materia Medica Pura (Angustura)

- Samuel HAHNEMANN

"I felt so defeated, I wept. GORDON came in

and we just sat in silence together with the dead

lamb at our feet. For some reason I decided we

should decorate the Christmas tree to take our

minds off our problems. With flashlights we began

to hand ornaments, then I remembered the story you

told me..."

During my first visit to the ranch, I had seen a

newborn lamb lying dead on the barn floor when I

arrived in the morning. It was such a disturbing

sight; this lifeless caricature of youth. Later that

afternoon, the woman rancher noticed me staring at

the dead lamb and told me that she thought she had

seen it move, so I immediately kneeled down and

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gave it a squirt of Cicuta M which I had with me,

but to no avail - she looked at me and said "Now

that would really impress me!" So I told her the

story about how Dr. Stuart CLOSE had once treated

a 45-year-old woman who had already been

pronounced dead, on site, by her family physicians.

CLOSE arrived at the residence as the relatives

were standing around the parlor, drying tears, etc.;

he quickly examined the patient. No radial pulse,

limbs cold and rigid, face with an expression of

death, both feet and legs were gangrenous up to the

knees - the living manifestation of death. He

tapped a few pellets of Arsenicum 45 M (Fincke)

under her lip and rubbed it against her gum.

"Presently she opened her eyes and looked at me as

I bent over her, and whispered to me 'I'm coming

back.' In ten minutes more she was talking to me in

an audible voice, asking questions about herself and

what had happened. I had difficulty keeping my

patient quiet and had to prevent her from talking.

Reaction had come on with a vengeance. She went

on to make an uneventful recovery and has led a

healthy life for these 20 years past."

So, with this story in mind, the woman rancher

got the bottle of Strychninum 12c (in water) and put

a few drops on the lamb's nostrils. She relates:

"Instantaneously the lamb twitched and jerked

around a bit and shook, then went still again. I

could hear the heartbeat; then it slowed and stopped

again. I gave him another few drops of the remedy

and the same thing happened. Then I put a squirt of

Angustura vera down the lamb's throat and with

that he simply leapt back to life! Within ten

minutes he was up and walking and would not let us

alone as we decorated the Christmas tree in the early rning twilight, rubbing his little head

against our legs to show us his gratitude."

By the following morning, the lamb was doing

so well that they put him out in a pen, and he's done

quite well since. He turned into a husky little lamb

and they've named him "One-eyed Jack."

I was stunned when I received this information.

It was enough that the single remedy had acted on

the entire herd for differing pathologies, but to

bring back the dead!

One week later the woman rancher called to ask

advice on how to follow-up on a sheep that had

been attacked by a coyote: its throat had been torn

open and the oesophagus was punctured. Wide-

eyed and terrified, the sheep would not calm down.

A hissing sound came from the punctured throat as

he breathed. The rancher had only the remedies I

had left there earlier to test on the staggering sheep.

No Aconite, no Calendula, etc. Not being able to

reach at first for advice, the desperate rancher had

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given it a dose of Angustura. The sheep

immediately calmed down to the point where they

could approach it and touch it. This sheep went on

to have an uneventful recovery. A few days later,

the rancher called me again. Another lamb had

been similarly attacked by a coyote and had open

wounds on its ear, throat and jaw with much

swelling, and it was acting extremely frightened. It

was almost impossible to herd her into the corral.

Again they squirted a stream of Angustura that

made contact with the animal's nose and it

immediately calmed down and even walked up to

the woman rancher and nibbled on her tattered coat-

tail. This would have been an unusual display of

case in a typically pusillanimous sheep, rare in one

who, only moments before, had been so terrorized.

We felt this to be very significant. The woman

rancher commented on how the entire herd had

become much more approachable and less skittish

since the prophylactic watering-trough dosings of

Angustura.

I feel this case shows the broadly curative

potential of the Genus epidemicus/simillimum. The

single remedy showed curative action on acute

poisoning-epidemic symptoms as a specific, on

chronic symptoms (pusillanimous/shyness), and on

acute first-aid symptoms (terror, open wounds), in

one herd of animals including a subgroup that was

possibly made toxic in-utero. I would like to spend

more time testing the limits of Angustura vera on

this herd. I have since given the entire herd on this

one ranch (as a control) a single dose of Angustura

vera 10M, to see if it will permanently shift their susceptibility to the Ryegrass staggers, as I suspect

it will.

Dosage and Potency according to the

Organon

LITTLE David (American Homoeopath,

1998)

In the 1st edition of the Chronic Diseases and

the 4th edition of the Organon, HAHNEMANN

taught the administration of a single unit dose of

one or two poppy seed sized pellets placed dry on

the tongue. The single dose was then followed by a

period of observation of the client to assess the

remedy's action vide Aphorism 242 of the

Organon 4th edition. The same point is also

stressed in Aphorism 245. These Aphorisms

introduced the "wait and watch" philosophy, which

is a manifestation of the principles of minimal

intervention and the minimal dose. HAHNEMANN

observed that premature repetition of homoeopathic

pellets often caused a relapse of the disorder as well

as accessory symptoms of the remedy. This mixture

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of natural and remedial symptoms confuses the

picture and slows down the curative process. This

is why classical homoeopaths are very conservative

about the repetition of the remedy before there is a

definite relapse of the symptoms. This demands

great patience. Over the following 15 years

Homoeopathy went through dramatic transformation

as HAHNEMANN sought to improve his new

system, and he introduced several innovations

closer to perfection. In the 5th edition of the

Organon and the Chronic Diseases that followed

it, he shares the outcome of his new experiments.

In Aphorisms 285, 286, 287 and 288 of the 5th

edition, he introduces the new method of using a

freshly succussed aqueous solution in teaspoon

doses. He gives one of the principal reasons for this

in Aphorism 286. In Aphorism 287 he elucidated

the importance of succussing the remedy solution

immediately before administration in the same

manner as one succusses when preparing the

potencies. In the note to this Aphorism he points

out that anywhere from 1, 2, 3, to 10 or more

succussions are used to progressively increase the

potency of the aqueous remedy solution. For this

purpose the homoeopath uses a 4 to 8 oz. bottle

filled with a solution made from one globule of the

homoeopathic dynamization.

"From this remedy bottle HAHNEMANN was

witnessed stirring one, or increasingly more,

teaspoons of the solution into 4 oz of water in a

glass. From this glass he would then give 1, 2, or 3

teaspoons of the aqueous solution as a dose. In

HAHNEMANN'S new posology the potency, size

of the dose, number of succussions given to the

remedy bottle, and the number of teaspoons

administered are all adjusted to suit the

constitutional sensitivity of the patient. The

renewed posology system offers more power and is

more flexible than the static dry pellets. These

methods of adjusting the dose is one of the greatest

gifts of the 5th edition of the Organon and the

1837 edition of the The Chronic Diseases.

In the 5th edition, Aphorisms 245, 246 and 247

HAHNEMANN instructs a "middle path" which

says that "every perceptibly progressive and

strikingly increasing amelioration" precludes a

repetition of the remedy. What to do to speed the

cure? Refer to Aphorism 246. This new method

can only be carried out if the remedy is prepared

in a medicinal solution and given in a 'split

dose'. If the homoeopath is still using the dry pellet

dose then they must follow the rules as given in the

4th edition of the Organon. This means the

homoeopath can only repeat a remedy when there is

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a definite relapse of the symptoms even if the

person is only slowly improving. With the

medicinal solution, however, the remedy may be

repeated at suitable intervals as long as the

patient is improving without any aggravation.

This is how the cure can be reduced to 54, %, or less

time it takes with the ordinary dry dose method.

These are some of the directions in the 5th edition

of the Organon on the advanced methods of using

the centesimal potencies.

It is not correct to say that HAHNEMANN

introduced the medicinal solution only in the case

of the LM potencies. For at least the last years of

his life HAHNEMANN used both his centesimal

and LM potencies exclusively in the medicinal

solution with the addition of a dilution glass. In

1843, just prior to the Master's death,

HAHNEMANN sent BONNINGHAUSEN two

cases in which he used the C and LM potencies in

exactly the same fashion. This proves two

important points; first that the new methods of using

the aqueous solutions is for all homoeopathic

remedies. HAHNEMANN considered the two

potency systems to be complementary and used

them both to increase the range of the homoeopathic

pharmacy. Now he had 6C to 1M centesimal and 1

to 30 LM potencies at his disposal.

HAHNEMANN'S observation that the Vital

Force is disturbed by the repetition of an unadjusted

dose is the conclusion of around 35 years of

experimentation and should not be taken lightly. In the 6th edition of the Organon HAHNEMANN

adds that even with the perfect remedy it is unwise

"to let the patient have a second or third dose taken

dry. The use of the medicinal solution however,

overcomes this problem because it can be adjusted

with succussions so that the patient never receives

the exact same potency twice - vide The Chronic

Diseases.

The 1/50,000 dilution scale used a serial dilution

system which began with the LM 1 and progressed

through 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 onward to 30. This gradually

increasing 30 potencies scale is the perfect balance

to the rapidly ascending centesimal scale. Now

the new posology included the adjustments of

medicinal solutions of two complementary yet

opposite potency systems. This expanded the range

of homoeopathic treatment.

Today's homoeopath sees mixtures of inherited

predispositions, inherited and acquired miasms,

multiple immunizations (iatrogenic miasms), along

with chemical exposures, drug suppressions and

psychological and physical traumas. This makes it

all the more important that the entire legacy of

Samuel HAHNEMANN be put into practice in the

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field. Many cases that were incurable with the

method of the 4th edition of the Organon were

cured by the methods of the 5th and 6th editions of

the Organon. HAHNEMANN'S claim that the new

posology could speed the cure to

X

A or V* the time of

the method of the 4th edition of the Organon must

be put to the test by experienced classical

homoeopaths.

Much of this new material has been

misrepresented because it has been misunderstood.

The posology methods of the 5th and 6th editions of

the Organon are placed on top of strong

foundations of the 4th edition Organon. Many

people think that the LM potencies can be given in

some mechanical manner daily or every other day

as if they are some low potency. This is a great

mistake as the repetition of the LM potency when it

is not needed will either slow down the cure or

cause aggravations. LM potencies will aggravate

cases the same as the centesimals if they are given

when they are not needed to speed the cure.

The first dose of any homoeopathic remedy

should be single unit test dose (C or LM) which is

left to act for a reasonable period of time. When there is a striking response to the first dose there is

nothing else to do for the moment. If there is only a

slight or slow improvement the remedy may be

repeated or to speed the cure if the four cardinal

rules are followed. These are

-that the remedy is perfectly homoeopathic,

-that the remedy is given in medicinal solution,

-that this solution is succussed before each dose to

change the potency slightly, and

-that the remedy is repeated at suitable intervals

to speed the cure without causing aggravations.

There is a commonly held belief in modern

Homoeopathy that the size of the dose makes no

difference to the action of a homoeopathic remedy.

This mistaken idea is due J.T.KENT who has

included his SWEDENBORGian view of the energy

as a simple substance with the homoeopathic

potency. This is different from what

HAHNEMANN taught. HAHNEMANN taught

that potentization releases dynamic forces similar to

electromagnetism which carries the inner medicinal

energies of a substance. He discovered that each

pellet contained a certain "quantum" of pure

remedial energy at specific potency levels. As both

the amplitude and frequency affect a wave form of a

signal, the size of the dose, and the potency affects

the remedial powers. The Old Doctor's views of

energy dynamics are more similar to modern

physics than the SWEDENBORGian paradigm. He

taught that the more perfect the simillimum, and the

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higher the potency, the more the size of the dose

must be controlled. - vide Aphorism 275.

Hahnemannian posology is based on the size of

the dose, the potency factor and the nature of the

delivery system. All of the breakthroughs of the

5th and 6th editions of the Organon are founded on

the medicinal solution, olfaction, and the methods

of adjusting the dose.

David LITTLE gives eight cases. These cases

would show that LITTLE's exposition of

HAHNEMANN'S teachings are right.

'How to make the medicinal solution', is given

at the end.

[This very important article is given here in a

slightly abbreviated form. One may like to read it

in full = KSS]

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2. QHD, Vol . XVI, 2, 1999

Part I .Current Literature Listing

Part I of the journal lists the current literature in Homoeopathy drawn from the well-

known homoeopathic journals published world-over-

India,England,germany,France,Brazil,USA,etc.,-discipline-wise,with brief

abstracts/extracts. Readers may refer to the original articles for detailed study. The full

names and addresses of the journals covered by this compilation are given at the end.

I.PHILOSOPHY

1.The Esoteric and Exoteric View of Homoeopathy-Two sides of the same coin

SCHMIDT Josef M.(BHJ,87,2/1998)

(A Paper read to the 52

nd

Congress of the Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica

Internanationalis held in Seattle,Washington,USA,28 May-1 June 1997)

The terms ‘esoteric’ and ‘exoteric’ are used in German idealistic Philosophy for the view

from the inside (of the thinking process) and from the outside (on the thoughts that

result).They can also be used to present new perspectives of Homoeopathy.

Homoeopathic literature generally explains Homoeopathy esoterically, i.e. as seen

through the eyes of devoted practioners,in terms of faithful obedience to universal

laws,eternal truth,divine revelation,etc.In contrast to this,critical medical colleagues

usually look at Homoeopathy exoterically as a system based on speculation and

dogmatism with no clear evidence of efficacy.The reaction to the critics’ exoteric view

has divided homoeopaths into those who adopt the critics’ way of reasoning and try to

prove their own claims scientifically, and those who ignore external criticism and just go

on with their medical work.Both positions are one-sided and have severe

shortcomings.Nevertheless,they have decisive practical impacts.

Faithful adherence to the doctrine of Homeopathy is likely to help physicians get a

maximum effect out of it that would probably not be possible to achieve with a skeptical

attitude towards its principles.

Limiting one’s horizon to a strictly esoteric view,however,may also be detrimental to the

patient,if not balanced by a realistic exoteric view of one’s own limitations.A self-critical

attitude may curtail otherwise possible clinical results,but in the long run a mixed

position will be safer for patients and is the only way of communicating and collaborating

with mainstream medicine and legislators.Keeping the balance between an esoteric and

an exoteric view of Homeopathy is therefore not merely a medical method.Its wise

application also involve spiritual,artistic and ethical dimensions on the part of the

practitioner.

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2.HANHEMANN’s Prespective of Healing BERNAL German Guajardo(BHJ,87,2/1998)

This is a thought-provoking brief essay on HAHNEMANN’s prespective of healing,in the

light of his Organon and his Preface to the Vol.4 of Chronic Diseases,titled ‘Inquiry into

the process of homeopathy healing’.

3.The salt of the Essence:An Exploration of the Relationship between Totality,Essence

and Central Delusion SHORE Jonathan(JAIH,91,1/1998)

Dr.SHORE discourses upon the concepts of symptom totality,essence,and ‘central

delusion(first introduced by Rajan SANKARAN),defining and illustrating them by

describing the themes central to the remedy Natrum muriaticum.

4.In sickness and in Health NORLAND Misha(HOM,70/1998)

A brief and very interesting ‘speculations on the homoeopathic model of disease’. “The

utility of the homoeopathic system is that the results come from finding a similar enough

remedy,and not necessarily an exact symptom/essence/substance-signature matsh.Often

we are working witharchetypes of suffering for which there are a number of polychrest

remedies,which is why homoeopathic practice has survived barefoot in war and in

village,as well a in busy city consulting rooms”.

5.’Remedies are beings we ought to befriend-Thoughts on an appeal from Martin

STUBBLER ZILLER Haris(HL,10,3/1997)

This is a tribute to Dr.Martin STUBLER(1915-1989),a great homeopathic doctor and

teacher.One of the stimulating ideas of Dr.STUBLER is presented in this article.

II.MATERIA MEDICA

1. The Kingdoms Approach in Homoeopathy ROSENTHAL Chaim(HOM,69/1998)

Chaim ROSENTHAL presents his ‘Kingdoms approach’ to differentiate similar

remedies so as to select the correctly indicated remedy from among the remedies in the

Vegetable,Animal,Metal’Kingdoms’.HE says that for example,there should not be much

difficulty in differentiating between Natrum muriaticum and Sepia,or Silica and

Pulsatilla.”When we study a remedy,one of the first and main considerations should be its

source”.

In this brief article he differentiates the rubric ‘Antagonism with herself ‘ between

Aurum,Anacardium,Lac canium and Sepia.

2. A New Prespective on Baryta arsenicosa KEANE Martin(JAIH,91,2/1998)

The author relates his understanding and experience with Baryta arsenicosa.He describes

its utility for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.The remedy contains within it both the

insecurity and helplessness of Baryta and the restless industry of Arsenicum.

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Three cases of Baryta arsenicosa are presented.

3.Bamboo an important remedy for ‘ailments after parturition’SCHUSTER

Bernd(HL,/1997)

A methodical and large-scale homoeopathic proving of the remedy Bamboo was

conducted in Germany in 1994;20 Provers(12 women and 8 men ) participated.The test

was conducted with C6 and C30 globules and Q3 dilution.The potencies were made from

fresh Bamboo shots of the Bambusa arndinacea(Bamb-a).

Bamboo produced so many symptoms that more than 2,000 additions to KENT’s

Repertory could be suggested.These additions,together with the additions of Ozone,are

already included in Version4.0 of the Complete Repertory by Roger van

ZANDVORT.All Bamboo rubrics can be extracted with the Mac Repertory.Since the

proving SCHUSTER has treated about 10 patients with this remedy beneficially.Mainly

Q potencies were used.

There main effects which havebecome apparent:

1. Pain,stiffness and pathological changes of the spinal column,problems with the inte-

articular discs,Bamboo-spine(Morbus Bechtrew) and Primary Chronic Polyarthritis.Pain

in the shoulder joints,often with stiffness,and in the joints of knees,hands and feet.The

pains are mainly short,sharp and stitching.Sciatic pain.Distinct tendency to support the

head.

2 .Female hormonal problems.Especially a regulatory effect on the biophysics and on the

estrogen=progestin ratio.Pre-menstrual syndrome,particularly painful swlling of the

mammae,premature menopause,painful menses,weakness after partuition with premature

restarting of the mensuratoin,irritability towards the child,refusal to nurse the

child,depression and headache.

3. Strong effect on the mind,a feeling of being stressed,particularly by their own

child,with a search for support.Laziness and sleepiness alternating with silliness and

exaggerated laughter.(There is a saying in china ‘The Bamboo bends with laughter’);

Three cases are given in detail.

4. The Joy of Homoeopathy FINK Wilfried(HL,10,3/1997)

In this article Wilfired FINk speaks about his experience in proving of Larus

argentatus(Seagull).Summary and first experiences and outlook.

The remedy was prepared from a ‘little bit of the wing-root of a feather of a sea-gull and

potentised it upto C5 by the author himself and the potencies 18,30 and 200 were

prepared by a pharmacist in Hamburg.43 prover took 3 globules of a C18 potency,upto

three times.Full record of the proving is available with the author.He gives a ‘selection’

of the ‘most frequent or remarkable’ symptoms:

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MIND

I am joyous and hum all the time which I usually do not

A lot of joy of life

More lightness and happiness

More energy and motivation

More contentment and calmness

Clarity of thoughts

Feeling of overview

I can see clearly now,I’m realizing the meaning.

The universe helps me to go my way.

New ideas that I want to put into action immediately

Big changes of my mood

Feeling like an eagle who fell down and broke his wings

I can experience joy and pain at he same time

Crying without apparent reason

Feeling like being banished

Irritable and impatient

I pickup my saxophone more often to play

VERTIGO

Slight Vertigo two minutes after taking the remedy

Slight Vertigo like being empty in the head(immediately after taking the remedy).

Vertigo with heavy sweat at night

Vertigo when moving the head

EYE

Oedema of the lower eyelids after waking up(remedy the evening before)

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Eyes as if glued together after waking up

Dryness of eyes,a little as if glued,amelioration outside.

EAR

Fine perception,especially hearing

Good discrimination of various sounds

Great acuteness of hearing;for a short moment.I had the feeling of hearing,smelling and

sensing everything in the room at the same time.

THROAT

Feeling of soreness in the throat

Sore and dry feeling,like having a hoarse voice

Sore throat like having screamed too much.

STOMACH

A lot of hunger

Hunger,hunger,’attacks of eating’.

Very hungry,especially in the evening.I could eat constantly.

Ravenous hunger,especially for sweets

For some time I have no brakes concerning eating,I could eat constantly,regardless what

kind of food.Pain of the stomach,moving up into the oesophagus and taking my breath

away.

RECTUM

Smeary stool.

Stool softer than before.

URINE

Permanent urge to pass water,getting worse during the day.

Frequently going to the toilet just to pass a few drops of urine.

SEXUALITY

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More sexual energy.

Better sexuality.More lust and activity from my part.

Lust to be sexually together with my husband.I enjoy the longing.

My body is full of sexual emotions.

COUGH

Dry cough with stitching in the lungs.

CHEST

Irregular palpitations of the heart,shortly after taking the remedy.Some seconds of

congestion(organically healthy female prover)

Heart beating ,I strongly feel my own heart beat.

BACK

Strong tensions between the shoulder-blades with twinging pain

Pain between the shoulder-blades in the upper part of the back.

Strong pain in the lumbar region.

EXTREMITIES

Stitching pain and pinching feeling in the left big toe shortly after taking the remedy.

Isolated feeling of shooting coldness between the 3

rd

and 4

th

toe right.

Ganglion at the right foot diminished by two-thirds.

Extremely cold feet for some days.

SLEEP

Being awake late in the evening

I can stay awake easily for a long time.

Before sleeping I lay awake in bed for one hour.

I don’t know whether I sleep or dream or think I am dreaming.

I awake consciously from a dream-space.

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I feel a connection to the universe and to eternity by living in this space again.

DREAMS

Clear picture in a dream of a little fuzzy white bird(immediately after taking the remedy)

Of flying.

Of places located high up.

Of water and the ocean.

Of family and friends.

Seeing things from a different perspective.

Of celebrations,especially celebrations for children.

Of planning the future,especially family planning.

Of little chicken.

SKIN

Feeling of total exhaustion.

Feeling like being knocked out after waking up.

Physically like being knocked out in the morning but mentally fit.

Strong chilly feelinh in the evening.

Feeling chilly,attack of goose=pimples all over the body(right after taking the remedy).

GENERALITIES

Feeling of total exhaustion

Feeling like being knocked out in the morning but mentally fit.

Feeling like being knocked out after waking up.

Strong chilly feeling in the evening.

Feeling chilly,attack of goose-pimples all over the body(right after taking the remedy).

More thirst than usually.

Constantly longing for clear water.

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5.Oenanthe crocata,a Proving LESIGANG Helgang(HL,10,3/1997)

There has never been a proving of Oenanthe crocata.The poisonous effects from eating

the nut or root of the plant were noted by HAHNEMANN in the Pharmacological

Lexicon of 1793.The picture of the remedy is derived mainly from cases of poisoning and

the use of Oenanthe in illness.There is a collection of important symptoms in HERING’s

Guiding Symptoms of our Materia Medica and ALLEN’s Encyclopedia of Pure Materia

Medica.

In Autumn 1987 and in spring 1988 the Proving of Oenanthe crocata was undertaken in

Austria.Proving was with the D3 three times a day.The remedy was taken for three

weeks.A second Proving was done in the next year with the D30 once a day for 14

days.After sifting through 14 Provers’ Reports were taken up-10 women and 4 men.All

the Provers were either medical doctors or medial students.The picture that emerged is as

follows:

Mind Emotion

Nervous and restless,unhappy,better alone.

Tremblingand nervousness,indifference,feeling of being distanced,apathy.

A feeling that they have many things to do,all at the same time.

Many ideas.Would like to do many things ,but cannot.Wants to move the furniture

around,would like to read but cannot concentrate.

Despite tiredness cannot sleep.

Feels hurried.

Fear that something will happen.

A feeling that the hands or the voice do not belong to them.

Fear of going crazy.

Feels intoxicated.

Wants to buy many things,particularly a lot of jewellery.

Lives as if in danger,very quarrelsome,angry,can hardly stop themselves from hitting

people.

Sad and weepy,could weep continuously,full self-pity,on the other hand feels good and in

balance , despite being depressed (this prover therefore took the remedy two weeks later

as a therapeutic dose).

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Vertigo and an insecure feeling,feel they are walking on clouds,feels better in the fresh air

,as if there was cotton wool the legs,as if they would fall down.

Vertigo and nausea when walking,unstable feeling in the feet,as if they would leave the

body.

Awkwardness,things dropped from their hands.

The provers were constantly injuring themselves.

Problems with concentration,cannot listen,better in the fresh air.

Sleepiness and tiredness.Very unfreshed in the morning,heaviness like lead,better in the

fresh air.Heavy tiredness after lunch.Tired every afternoon,tired in the evening.Sleeps in a

concert,for example,but then cannot go to sleep later.

Particular desire to undertake things at night.Does not want to go to bed.’It is a waste of

time’.Prefers to read and wor,goes to bed at one or two o’ clock,despite feeling very

heavy in the morning.

Head

Feeling as if the head was swollen,as if blown up.Feeling as if the fluid in the head moved

when the head moved.Hammering pain over the eyes.Worse with movement,better with

pressure,worse at night. Boring pain the right temporal region,night and morning.

Eyes

Burning eyes,feeling of pressure on the lids,or feeling as if someone pressed from the

inside.Problems with vision,unclear vision and shimmering.Sensitive in light,spots before

the eyes.

Mouth

Cold-sores,blisters on the trip of the tongue,painful on touching,a feeling as if the upper

lip was swollen,dry mouth,despite drinking a lot.

Nose

Tingling sensation at the end of the nose,burning on the left side of the nose wing,tickling

and sneezing without coryza.

Chest

Pressure on the chest when breathing.Cramping,pulling feeling behind the sternum,pain

lasts for quarter of an hour.

Stomach

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Hunger without appetitie,or appetitie without hunger.

Cramp in the stomach after rich or fat food,desire for vinegar or highly seasoned

food,aversion sweet and fruit,increased thirst,nausea with sweating,retching and increased

urge to pass stool,nausea and full feeling without eating.

Abdomen and Rectum

Pain and distension from sitting long,better movement,itching of the anus,increased

desire for stool in the evening,also to pass urine.

Can hardly hold the stool in.

Bladder

Frequent urination without pain,pain in the bladder after getting the feel cold,worse warm

application.

Genitalia Male

Increased ability to enjoy sex.

Genitalia Female

Stronger desire,but feels exhausted after sex.

Menses:The bleeding lasts longer than usual,upto two weeks.Late onset of menses.

Extremities

Sticking and pulling,with a weak feeling in all extremities.Drawing pain in extremities

with a weak,heavy feeling.This pain begins in the afternoon and gets worse in the evening

and night.

Numb feeling and tingling in the arms and hands.A feeling as if the fingers on the right

hand were thicker than those on the left hand.

Electric type feeling along the right underarm and in the fourth and fifth .Treambling in

the fingers and hands at rest and at work.

Generalities

Dry heat in whole body,but also a pronounced chilliness.

Oscillates between hot and cold.

6.Convallaria majalis-Proving supervised by Edward C. WHITMONT,KONIG Peter and

SANTOS-KONIG(HL,1-,3/1997)

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During August and September 1994 a double-blind Proving of Convallaria majalis was

performed in Vienna with a group of 28 provers,twenty women and eight men.Attention

was focused particularly on the dreams.

III.THERRAPEUTICS

1.Neurodermitisbehandlung durch Homoeopathie(Successful treatment of

Neurodermatitis by Homoeopathy)EICHLER,R.(AHZ,243,2/1998)

After a short outline of Neurodermatistis ,the characteristics of HAHNEMANN’s

Homoeopathy are shown with the help of five children cases.An out-standing and positive

characteristic of the Law of Similars,the individuality of every person with

Neurodermatitis is taken into consideration. In every case polychest remedy in high

potency has been given.Pictures of four of the children,before and after the treatment,have

been published.

2.Ein(noch)ungeliebtes kind”Dokumentation in der homoopathischen Praxis(An unloved

child:Documentation in the homoeo-pathic Practice)

KONIG,P. and NOMETH,G(AHZ,243,2/1998)

Homoeopathy raises public interest more and more and is still occupied with many

unsolved problems within itself.Nevertheless documentation of homoeopathic prescribing

is still not very popular among homoeopaths.The authors describe their computerized

system of homoeopathic documentation and demand that fulfilling such a task is as

necessary as possible.

3.Homoopathische Schmerztherapie bei HNO-Erkrankungen(Homoeopathic pain therapy

in ENT diseases)FRIESE,K.-H.(AHZ,243,3/1998)

There are no homoeopathic analgesics in the actual sense of the term.As a rule,allopathic

analgesics have no healing effect;they merely suppress a symptom.Homeopathic

“analgesics” on the othe hand have the capacity to cure the disease which causes the

pains.Therefore in the ENT-field there is not just one single analgesic,the use of the

homoeopathic medicine depends on the individual case on modalities and symptoms . In

short ,pains in the ENT ailments can be handled very well.Simultaneous application of

suppressive allopathic medicines while under homoeopathic treatment must be stopped.

4.Juvenile seronegative rheumatoid Polyarthirtis (Juvenile seronegative

rheumatoidPolyarthiritis)Nachgewiesene Borrelioseinfektion,unter dem Bilde einer

seronegativen juvenile Polyarthiritis(Confirmed Borreliose infection, in a seronegative

juvenile Polytheitis)-Parts I & II

RICHTER,O.,HADULLA,.M.M.,GUTBERLET,B.(AHZ,243,3/1999),

Juvenile rheumatoidPolyarthiritis ,(Lymedisease,with positive immunoreactions),under

antibiotic treatment with Amoxicillin, in a 5 1/2 –year-old boy;he was twice treated as for

rheumatoid arthritis.He was unable to walk at all.Acute Monarthritis of the right knee.On

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the totality he was prescribed Pulsatilla 200 which brought about the expected

result.Three months later he came with complaints of pain left hand and left foot-joint.He

was given Pulsatills M. Remains cured.

The authors say that they have come across many such cass in which treatment with

Amoxicillin,Penicillian,Doxycyclin and other latest substances have not been effective.

5.It is a challenge to treat Hypertension,Diabetes mellitus,Rheumatoid arthisitis and

Psoriasis in Homoeopathy?KRISHNAMURTHY,P.S.(QHQ,6,3/1997)

It is true that the homoeopath gets mostly the diseases mentioned in the title and it is

indeed a difficult one to treat these,since they come after years of treatment with other

Medicines,and the individualizing symptoms remain suppressed.

The author, in his paper presented at the scientific Seminar,26 October 1997, at

Kankanady,Magalore(this is a transcript of that lecture)cites cases treated by him

successfully.In all these cases the ‘miasm’ has to be kept in view.

6.An Encounter with HIV/AIDS Patient RAWAT,P.S.(QHQ,6,3/1997)

This is a report of the rather disappointing experience of the author in the case of an HIV

patient who tossed between allopathic and occasional homoeopathic consultation.

7.Responses to HIV and AIDS by Conventional and Alternative Therapies LEWIS Joe

A.,(QHQ,6,3/1997)

This is a purely theoretical discussion of the various therapeutical methodologies in this

ailment.

8. Conclusive Proof of the action of Homoeopathic Medicine in Endemic Disease

CHAKRABORTY Dhruba,ADHIKARY,H.K.(QHQ,6,1997)

This article documents the positive result of treating Leprosy patients with

Homoeopathy.12 randomly selected leprosy patients from leprosy colonies,were divided

into three groups of 4 patients each,with equal number of males/females.Group A was

control(placebo),group B(multidrug therapy) and group C treated homeopathically.The

patients in group C were given a single anti-syphilitic medicine selected on the basis of

symptoms similarity.The patients were under observation for two years.

While the group A deteriorated,in the case of group B though the clinical symptoms

showed some improvement the sensation in the lesion area was not fully regained, and the

number of lesions were not markedly reduced,and the biopsy showed negative AFB in all

the cases in the group;the improvement in the group C was very good; in 75% of the

cases sensation in the lesion was fully restored,the skin biopsy showed negative AFB in

75% of the cases,while 25% of the cases showed presence of granuloma within the nerve

fibre,in clinical symptoms the pain sensation was not fully restored.There was no relapse

in the homeopathically treated cases.

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9.Inability to gain weight:two Case Studies GRANDISON Kathleen(JAIH,91,1/1998)

Two cases of ‘inability to gain weight’:

Case 1: 8-yeaar-old boy,complaint of being thin since birth.Although very hungry he

could eat only small portions throughout the day because he would fill up quickly.No

pain or discomfort.Nasal allergies and sinus problems since the age of five.Cough,worse

at night and in Winter.Food cravings included smoked foods,lemonade, and butter.

Averse milk;very thirsty,preferring ice cold drinks.Sweated easily and in sleep.Turned

and tossed in sleep and thre the covers off.He was nervous and could cry over another

child being hurt by its parents;was uncomfortable in the presence of people kissing on

occasion crying and feeling shameful.His father was overprotective and had put much

fear into him.

Causticum 200.In four months he had gained 7 pounds;six weeks later he gained another

one and half pounds,and there were no allergies.

Causticum 200 was repeated; and he gained weight further and remained well.

Case2:The mother of the above boy.She had never weighed more than 110 pounds except

when she was pregnant.Her weight problems began at age 9 when she had a T & A.An

year ago she experienced depression due to stresses at home;had been on Prozac for onr

year and had been doing well,but she wanted to get off it.Her best time was in the evening

from 7-10 p.m.Craved meat and her thirst was low.Had recently separated from husband

for 6 months because he was emotionally abusive.Kept angry feelings to homosexual,she

was numb from the shock.Fear of dying.Perpired easily.Silica

200(emaciation,sadness,anxiety,fear to death,mildness,profuse perspiration).She was

feeling good and had gained weight by over 9 pounds.

10.Clinical Snapshots NOSSAMAN Nicolas(JAIH,91,1/1998)

43-year-old woman with complaint:” I ‘m dying.” She had noted the slow onset of sore

throat,headache,and malaise over the preceding three weeks and became really sick at 2-6

p.m.the day before the consultation.Generalised headache ,pain slightly throbbing,vague

aching in the lower back;pain in the throat,worse with yawning,better with

swallowing,”dragged out” feeling,tearing cough in the larynx;shaking chills the previous

evening from 8-10 p.m. despite heavy covers.She had tired Gelsemium,Hepar sulphuris

and Silicea,with only a slight change from the later.She had delirious dreams last

night,like fever dreams of childhood.Dreamed of two flat pieces of metal lying in the

bed,perfectly divided down the middle and that she’d be OK if she didn’t move.The split

in the meatl was for flexibility in the middle.Eyes hurt,worse in the sunlight,no clarity of

thinking,better lying in the warm bed,warm bath.Voice was a bit hoarse “I’ve never felt

this sick or weak in my whole life.”

Severe Laryngisits,with great debility.

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Baptisia M (Because the acuteness of her state originally.The symptom of the pain in the

troat made better by swallowing got my attention.The striking nature of her fever dream

made me think of the rubric “Delusions,that she is divided into two parts”.The

tremendous debility and her initial statement to me covered by the rubric

“Death,conviction of” supported the prescription)

11.A Case of Myoclonic Jerks and Schizophrenia SUBOTNICK Steven(JAIH,91,2/1998)

Case of delusional paranoid schizophrenic,with history of past hospitalization and

multiple psychotropic drugs,who responded favourably to Homoeopathy.This young

woman,after a four-year follow-up without relapse,is off all allopathic medications and

currently leads a productive life as a school teacher.Her remedy of cure,Lillium

tigrinum,is a smaller remedy.Its selection places emphasis on the need for persistence

when obvious better known remedies fail to achieve lasting curative results.

12.Acute G.I.Distress in a 36 year-old Man ROBINSOn Karl(JAIH,01,2/1998)

This ‘fascinating ‘ case illustrates the wonderful and at times surprising curative powers

of homoeopathic medicine.This case,prescribed Bryonia for a gastro-intestinal

illness,responded profoundly.Not only were the G.I. symptoms relieved but a previously

undiagnosed diabetic hyperglycaemia crisis also completely resolved.

13.Clinical snapshot-Surgeries avoided HOLE Linda C.(JAIH,91,2/1998)

Case1: Torsion of the Ovary:36-year=old woman with a history of right ovarian cyst

presented for emergency surgery for torsion of the ovary.The ovarian discomfort was

worse heat,pressure,lying down,and in the late afternoon.The area was sensitive to

touch.Pain burning. Patient warm-blooded and thirstless.Busy person,with anxiety about

health.

Apis 6 promptly relieved the pain and the proposed surgery was cancelled.The patient

returned to work within a week.The cyst size was also diminished on ultrasound.

Case2: 10-year-old boy with a remarkably elevated white blood-cell count and severe

abdominal pain,rebound tenderness,tenderness at McBurney’s point, and absence of

stool.Worse from warmth, in the evening , lying down, and eating.Sitting erect

>.Affectionate, timid, forsaken(a child of divorce),yielding, eager to

please,irresolute,afraid to be alone,afraid of darkness,better from

consolation,anxious,sad,jealous(sibling rivalry),chilly,thirstless,nauseous,weak, and prone

to perspiration at night.

He was prescribed Pulsatilla 6 and sent to the Emergency room at once for presumed

appendicitis.The abdominal pain was improved and the white-cell count was nearly

normal by arrival at the Emergency room.The boy was sent home;no surgery.

14.I Know Where My Duty Lies JOHNSTON Linda(HOM,70/1998)

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[This article is based on a presentation by Dr.Linda JOHNSTON to the Society of

Homoeopaths’ Case Conference in Newcastle in March 1998]

This is a very interesting case and the course of the treatment is ‘classical’. The patient a

64-year-old woman presents a long history of Hypertension,Allergies,Joint Pains,Cronic

Kidney problems.The remedy selected on the totality,Kali carbonicum, is given and the

progress watched;the remedy is repeated over some years; an intervening dose of

Tuberculinum is given,and then Natrum muriaticum,and for a heart condition

Spongia.While the patient improved,the symptoms kept coing again.The case had been

followed for eigth years.The case was now ‘retaken’.A detailed study revealed that she

had to suppress amny of her abilities,which she described as ‘not being me’.because of

the jealousy and lack of motivation of her co-workers.She was always well-dressed and

was a good fashion-designer.As a girl she had many teeth problems with caries requiring

many pulled teeth.

In the light of re-taken case the element fluorine was deduced.Since Kali carbonicum

clearly helped her to a great extent,she was now given Kali fluoratum 200 and she began

to make rapid and sustained improvement.

In the light of this case study the author feels that the insidious fluorine poisoning through

the water that we have been taking,through the tooth paste,tec. May be responsible for a

significant portin of our values and culture.

15.’My Home is my Castle’-A Case of Salmon GLANTZ Camilla(HOM,70/1998)

This is a very interesting case,in the sense that a ‘small’ and not well-known new remedy

Salmon is used successfully .The patient is a 35-year-old Palestinian woman living in

Finland.Infertility,issues about home and travel are strong components in this

patient.Consoling to her are long walks alone and compulsive walking for miles before

ever period.The author had taken part in the proving of Oncorhynchus

tschawytscha(Chinook Salmon) by Jemery SHERR’s Dynamis School;theauthor

recognized both the symptoms and the language of the proving.

16.Carcinosin:Making the Transition LAWRENCE Susan(HOM,70/1998)

This is not only about using Carcinisin in Cancer,but also a radically different technique

of prescribing homoeopathic medicines.

The author attended a seminar in October 1995 on the practice of Homoeopathy

developed by the late Pritam Singh GHATTAROYA.PRITAM had by clinical analyses

and experiment,found that giving Psorinum,then Hepar sulph,followed by another

Nosode-prepared the body for the indicated constitutional remedy.His research also

showed that giving remedies in descending potency minimized aggravation and

maximized the good effects.PRITAM found that Hepar sulph helped the body’s polarity;it

had a very balancing effect,rendering it less sensitive.

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Shortly after this seminar,the author had the opportunity to try PRITAM’s method in a

woman 57 years age with diagnosed Cancer of the lung.She had lost her husband two

years ago due to lung Cancer.She thought she was also heading towards the end.She was

emaciated,pale and very tearful.It was decided to give Carcinosin.The remedy sequences

were:

1.Ignatia 200/wait five days

2.Psorinum 200,30(an hour apart,the decending potency)/wait one day

3.Hepar sulph 200,30/wait one day

4.Tuberculinum 200,30/ wait one day

5.Hepar sulph 18/ wait three days

6.Carcinosin 30,12/wait five days

7.Nux vomica 30/ wait one day

8.Sepia 200/ wait five days

9.Sulphur 30/ wait five days

10.Calendula 6/one every day for six days

Following PRITAM SINGH’s observation that outstanding mental symptoms should be

addressed first,and as Mrs K was very emotional,the case was started with

Ignatia.Psorium and Hepar sulph are constants in PRITAM’s formula.The second Nosode

is the practioner’s choice,depending the outstanding Miasm in the patient.In this case

Tuberculinum fitted the lung symptoms and aids the action of Carcinosin.Heper sulph is

again given to balance and prepare the body.The remedies after this are the Practioner’s

choise according to the case.PRITAM SINGH also found Calendula healing at a very

deep level,acting on the DNA.Avena sativa five drops twice a day was given throughout

the treatment for the emaciation drug withdrawal.

Mrs K began to improve,but she continued to smoke.She still had bouts of misery.Tha

patch is on the bottom of the right lung,small grape sized.It looks like a button and she

has been shown it on the x-ray.Someone who worked with her died recently of Cancer at

the age of 45.She is tearful and thinks she may not make it herself.Appeared worn

out.Kali carbonicum LM 1 every day for two weeks.Then she was to be admitted for

operation.She was admitted with the diagnosis of Cancer.X-ray further taken before the

operation.On the morning of the operation, the Consultant cane to her bedside,with the x-

ray.The path had gone.He expressed surprise and was apologetic as on the original x-rays

the growth clearly showed.He also showed the previous x-ray.This had happened only

twice in his carrer.She was discharged.

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Follow-up for two and half years:Mrs K remains well.

The author says that he has used this method in othe Cancer cases,whether or not they

have been operated on ,or are on medication.She has had consistently good results.

[The prescriptions seem, in my view,chaotic and without reasoning.But the results are

great! For that matter there are,of course,amny ways which produce methodology based

on firm and basic principles.However,PRITAM SINGH is said to have done pioneering

work on Miasms,descending potencies-(HAHNEMANN too did try descending

potencies), and the use of remedies in succession and in relationship to each other.=KSS]

17.Children:Young Adults or a Breed Apart?ZAJAC Angela(HOM,70/1998)

This interesting article demonstrates the vaersatility of Homoeopathy.With the help of

two pairs of cases-one child and one adult in each pair,each pair receiving the same

remedy,the author shows the opposite poles of the same remedy.The remedies that were

prescribed in these cases are Lycopodium in the first pair and Phosphorus in the second

pair.He rightly says that it is essential to be able to understand Materia Medica rather than

to learn it.Study of the archetypes shows only one polarity.

18.The Relationship between Homoeopathy,Therapy and counseling ROBERTS

Ernest(HOM,70/1998)

This article eplores how counselors,therapists and homoeopaths can work together, and it

suggests that homoeopaths could benefit from getting some level of training in

counselling and psychotheraphy.The factors common to all therapies are mentioned and

Homoeopahty is discussed in detail.

19.A Case of Migraine PRADHAN Surendra(HH,23,1/1998)

A Migraine of about 8 years in a man,under allopathic medication , was relieved in about

two months; follow-up about 14 months.Lillium tigrinum,Sulphur,Natrum muriaticum,in

that orer,were given.

20.Constipation of Calcarea carbonica MISHRA S.C.(HH,23.1/1998)

A child 4 years 6 months age with chronic constipation-he passes stool only once in 3-4

days-with desire to eat brick dust,sand,clay,etc.Sensitive to the odor of toilet ,dislike to

wash after stool.After failure of Alumina,Calcarea phosphoric,Nitirc acid,he was given

one dose of Calcarea carbonica XM and his constipation was cured.

21.Vision-as an Eliminating Sympton to find out the Consttutional Remedy

SIVARAMAN, V.K. ( HH , 23 . 1 / 1998)

In the experience of the author the patient’s vision i.e. Hypermetropia/Myopia may be

used as an ‘eliminating rubric’ just as Gibson MILLER’s Hot/Cold classification,for

arriving at the ‘constitutional’ remedy.Eight cases from his practice have been given.

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22.Some case Reports of Cancer Patients RASTOGI,D.P(HH,23,1/1998)

Two cancer cases in which Iscador helped and two cases in which homoeopathic

remedies helped,have been briefly reported.

23.Hernias and Hydroceles KUMAR Sailendra.G.N.(HUD,23,1/1998)

Discusses the Hernias and Hydroceles in general followed by a case of ‘encysted

hydrocele of the cord,left side’ in a child of one and half year age.After repeated doses of

Spongia failed,Rhododendron cured.

24.Torticollis KUMAR Sailendra .G.N.(HUD,1/1998)

A nine-year-old girl:severe pain and rigidity of the neck,with restricted movement of the

neck.Drooping of head and shoulder towards right side.Pain slightly ameliorated in the

morning and aggravated in the afternoon.Enlarged cervical and sub-mandibular lymph

nodes.Treated with ‘several’ homoeopathic medicines without improvement.The child

was subsequently treated in the Medical College Hospital,without any improvement; later

Ayurvedic treatment also of no use.Again Homoeopahy.And now the author gives Cicuta

virosa 30 b.b. from 1.11.97 to 9.12.1997 and she had completely recovered and was

well.[Nearly 40 days on this remedy in 30 potency twice a day! Who taught such

Homoeopathy?=KSS].

25.Psoriasis KUMAR Sailendra G.N.(HUD,1/1998)

25-year-old female with Psoriasis;had already undergone Ayurvedic and Allopathic

treatment.She was given Phosphorus XM,two doses on one day and soon she began to

show good improvement.Further follow-up not given.

A 54-year-old female with Psoriasis since 12 years.Sulphur XM two doses on one

day;this remedy was continued.About three months later she was found to have

completely recovered.No further follow-up.

26.Diabetes mellitus KUMAR Sailendra G.N.(HUD,1/1998)

A 30-year-old woman showed Random Blood sugar at 188 mg!.Guided by the ‘peculiar’

symptom of craving for salt,she was given Natrum muriaticum,two doses on one day and

to follow with Natrum sulphuricum 6x.b.d(Schussler’s biochemic salt?=KSS) and her

Random blood sugar showed 92mg%.It went up to 110 mg% after tow months but she

was not given any medicine.She continued to remain well.

42-year-old male with Diabetes mellitus.He had extreme weakness,body pain,dryness of

the mouth with excessive thirst,increased appetite,constipated.Phosphoric acid 200 b.d

was continued for some time and a month later Natrum muriaticum XM two does on one

day.Three weeks later random blood sugar 135mg%.Under follow-up.

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(The author of 23 to 26 years above,gives as a routine 200 or even M potencies two doses

on one day,morning and evening;follows up with same or even higher potencies for days!

What rationale? We have also come across homoeopaths who prescribe even 4 doses on

one day,claimbing good results.Even when the are shown equally good resulta with a

single dose,they sick to their own method.And all swear by HAHNEMANN!!!=KSS)

27.Vitiligo:Fairness Unwanted BHUSHAN Vijay(HUD,1/1998)

A 76-year-old lady,emaciated and withered looking,who has been consulting the author

from time to time for her complaints, complained of violent and throbbing left-sided

headache having pain beneath forntal eminence extending to left temple and to the left

eye since about six months.Earlier for such pains she was getting relief with Spigelia.She

was also gradually developing Cataract.She has consulted an Eye Specialist who

diagnosed it as Sjogren’s Syndrome.Her left eye often felt very dry with irritation and a

feeling of contraction and pain in the eye.The eye drops prescribed by the Specialist and

some tablets for pain were being used by her.She was told that the condition was

incurable.

KNERR’s Repertory was consulted and it was found “Lachrymal glands,secretion

suppressed Secale” as the only remedy.Since other characteristics of Secale was also

there,this remedy was given and she began to improve.The remedy was given upto the M

potency.She underwent surgery for cataract successfully.

The author recalls of a case of Sicca Syndrome in Homoeopathic Heritage,May 1997

reported by a panel including Dr.M.L.SALVI; it is a case of kerato-conjunctivitis

sicca.According to Dr.SALVI the clinical picture of this case indicated that it was

Sjorgen’s Syndrome.However , in this case Petroleum cured.

The author aptly says that this once again shows that in Homoeopathy the remedy is

individual irrespective of the name of the disease.

29.Atopic Dermatitis GUPTA A.K(HUD,1/1998)

A one-year-old boy with terrible itching all over the body and head, worse

sweating.Oozing of sticky offensive discharge from the skin lesions.Scales peel off;thick

offensive discharge from behind the ears.Lose stools 6-7, very offensive

yellowish,blackish, brownish dry cough with occasional vomiting;lymph nodes palpable

at post auricular and cervical chain region.Sleeplessness due to profound itching with

marked restlessnessand irritability.He had been given earlier Graphites.Noe he was given

a dose of Sulphur 30.Few days later ,there was very offensive smell from all over his

body,with oozing from all the lesions.Now he was given a dose of Pyrogenium M and

very prompt improvement set in.He went on to progress well.

In the course of the treatment he was also given Antimonium

crudum,Podophyllum,Mercurius,Pulsatilla as required.

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A three month old lady baby with complaints of itching, rashes all over the body since

birth.Mother had drug-allergy during pregnancy.Dry scales on the face,neck,hand,hips

and legs.Itching with dryness,bleeding on scratching.Cough loose with occasional

vomiting.Stools whitish hard ball-like,changeable stools.Redness of the anus on straning

for stool.Hiccups<after feed. Measles a month ago.Disharmony between parents and the

child was being brought up by maternal grandparents.

Pulsatilla cured this child.Other remedies used were

Calcarea,Graphites,Chelidonium,Sulphur.

30.Herpes simples KANSAL kansal(HUD,1/1998)

Case 1: 32-year-old, unmarried man:history of casual sexual cotact.Deep red-based ulcers

in mouth and small many in number on glans penis;sensitive and highly painful, itching

++;salivation ++; tongue coated;history of recurrent URTI; worrying type of

person,slightly more irritable on trivial matters.IgG Elisa for HSV I & II positive.

Kali chloricum 30,three times daily.Immediate response in both pain and itching of

ulcers.Medicine was continued for six months until negative reaction report was obtained.

Case 2: 23-year-old married woman and her husband for primary sterility.Married for 3

years, have undergone all investigations and have tried all possible treatments.The lady

was having tried all possible treatments.The lady was having genital ulcers ( small pearly

blisters with red areola), painful and itching.IgG Elisa for HSV/II positive.No pre-marital

or extra-marital sexual contact.Both were given Nitric acid 200(stat).The woman was

given Cinnabaris 30 three times a day for six weeks.After this HSV II –

negative.Cinnabaris was repeated for three weeks.She conceived and delivered a baby

girl.Subsequent HSV II test-negative.

Case 3: 30-year-old male,with red,slightly itching,pimples/ulcers on glans penis.History

of casual sex two year back. HSV II test positive.Strong craving for sweets.Has had

medicinal overdosage/abuse , hence given Sulphur 200;began to improve.When two new

ulcers came on after sometime.Sulphur M was given.Subsequent test IgG for HSV

II=normal.After three weeks felt pain and burning in the two small new ulcers. These

ulcers were very small.Cinnabaris 30/3 times a day for a week,relieved the pain and

burning completely.Repeat Elisa-28.17 1 u/ml.Sulphur M.Final Elisa IgG for HSV II was

non reactive.

31. Tuberclosis(Intestinal)KANSAL kamal & RASTOGI,D.P.(HUD,1/1998)

Case 1: 48-year-old bank employee with persistent diarrhea; all tests done and undergone

allopathic treatment.Loose, watery,offensive,pale yllow stools, with mild tenesmus

before; chilly;desires fried/spicy food;has lost 12 kg. in six months.IgG for koch’s

positive.Tuberculinum 30/3 times daily for one week.Immediate improvement; medicine

continued for six weeks and gradually tapered off in next six weeks.Felt completely

well.Elisa test was negative.Gained weight and remains well.

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Case 2: 36-year-old man with Ileo-caecal Tuberclosis. Extreme weakness and dyspnoea

on exertion.Excessive hunger , has to sit long time for stool; worse when alone in a room,

better in open air; desires salt and cold drinks. Iodium 30/2 doses for about 12 days.All-

round improvement set in.About 40 days later Iodium 200/3 doses and then Iodium M.

Patient remained well.

32.Topical Pulmonary Eosinophilia KANSAL Kamal (HUD,1/1998)

Case 1: Ten-years-old boy with seasonal nasal allergy since 5 years.Lot of anti-allergies

and antiworms given but of no use.Now severe allergic bronchitis for which he was

hospitalized.A slow somprehending child with typical adenoid facies, shy, answered

slowly ; poor in studies and of stunted growth , sweaty,smelly and prefers sweets.Mouth

open,deviated nasal septum.Medorrhinum M and he did not get the allergy next

season.Remains well; on follow-up still.

Case 2: 32-yesr-old- male,Engineer , working in the Middle East, returned home unable

to stand the severe seasonal Asthma he suffered. This has been getting worse.

Robust, healthy-looking , enthusiastic, hard-working, ambitious , but frustrated.When

seen first he was too restless,physically and mentally.Arsenicum album 30,3-4 times a

day and he felt comfortable in two days.His mother suffering from Arthritis; the

haemogram of the patient and his mother both revelaed excessive eosonophilia.He was

given Iodium 30 with remarkable improvement.

33.Disc disease KANSAL kamal(HUD,1/1998)

31-year-old male , a Marketing Executive with low lumbar pain since three weeks with

inability even to turn in bed.History of twisting injury to spine.Coughing,sneezing and

bending.Suffered similar back ache 8 years ago.,Restless,anxious,fearful,weeping.

Tenderness at L 2,3,4 . MRI revealed prolapsed disc.No relief inspite of

traction,injections of analgesics,manipulation of spine.

Bellis perennis 30, three times daily for one week and bed rest.No improvement after two

weeks. On re-examination,learnt of a childhood trauma: separation of parents,hostel life,

and all a child can complain in adulthood for.

Natrum muriaticum XM and he began to improve and was able to drive his car in about 6

weeks.About three months later the remedy was repeated for slight recurrence.Since then

all well.

34.Transient Ischaemic Attack and Post-encephalic Parkinsonism KANSAL Kanak

(HUD,1/1998)

13-year-old male with complaints of fearfulness,apathy,lack of interest in surroundings in

play,etc., walking on toes only.He was normal in every way until a fortnight ago he had

fever for two days for which he took allopathic treatment.CT Scan,brain and x-ray

cervical spine found to be normal.

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Manganum aceticum 30 three times and Natrum sulphuricum M a dose every month.In

three years much improved but not yet normal and he is still on Manganum acetium 30

three times daily.

35.Bell’s Palsy KANSAL Kamal(HUD,1/1998)

45-year-old married woman who has gradually been finding it difficult to raise the left

side other upper lip and she has a tingling feeling in that part.All tests including CT

Scan,MRI proved to be normal.EMG showed ‘demyelinating finding facial nerve to be

orbicularis middle was detected.

She was a claustrophobic, emotional ,easily getting tensed to the extent of panic, highly

sympathetic and cooperative.Lot of stress and strains from hard, dominating in-laws,

husband’s highly-placed,responsible job etc.

Causticum 200 twice a day for two months and M.Became totally normal.

36. Peptic ulceration of Helicobter Pylori KANSAL Kamal(HUD,1/1998)

Case 1: 32-year-old male,overworked businessman , smoker,occasional

alcohol.Develpoed acid dyspepsia which failed to improve inspite of various

treatments.He suffered heartburn,regurgitation of food,recurrent headache,weakness,loss

of weight , tenderness in apigastrium and left side of abdomen.Endoscopy revealed

Atrophic gastritis.His main worry was that his business may not fail and he may not be

ruined,though his business was quite sound.

Calcarea fluorica 200,three doses.Improvement slow but steady.The remedy repeated in

M potency 7 weeks later.

Case 2: 3-year-old male,acute symptoms of acid peptic disease.He used to come twice or

thrice an year and always reacted favourably to the remedy.This time he has been

suffering since 6-8 weeks and no antacid did any good.He also had chronic Gingivitis.

Antimonium crudum 30/3 times daily for three weeks and marked improvement

followed, the remedy was repeated for three more weeks.Remains well.

Case 3: 38-year-old female with pain epigastrium, acid dyspeptic symptoms.Known

hypertensive and on anti-hypertensives for last ten years.Chews tobacco, a strong

confident personality.Has been living high-profile life style.Irregular menses.IgG Elisa for

“Helicobacter Pylori” +ve.

Nux vomica 30/3 times a day for nearly 4 ½ months.Regular improvement and her

hypertension also began to improve. She was off from all medicines for six months when

she began chew tobacco again. She was given Nux vomica XM/3 doses for a day

followed by placebo with complete relief of symptoms.Test for Elisa H.Pyloris –ve.No

hypertension, no dyspepsia , no tobacco chewing.

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37.Histaminum KANSAL Kamal(HUD,1/1998)

This is a Sarocode,clinically verified remedy for allergies.30-year-old female who was

suffering from contact dermatitis since six years and recent development of Acne on chin

for last two years.It all started from ewearing a lated jewelry which triggered itching on

neck and wrists.Although she removed the jewellery the dermatistis persisted.

Histaminum 200/3 doses and one dose repeated about five weeks later.No more allergies

but the acne on chin became,for which Hydrastis 200/three times daily for a

week,completely relieved.

38.Myomata KANSAL Kamal(HUD,1/1998)

Case 1: 35-year-old female with irregular, profuse menses since three years.Has been on

various homoeopathic medicines.Also had white foulsmelling vaginal discharge

continuous.Lumbar pain radiating to both thights; extreme tenderness and weakness;

Chloasma.Ultrasound revealed enlarged uterus and three fibroids.

Sepia 200 twice daily for two months and one dose daily for another three months.Repeat

Scan revealed normal study.

Case 2: 35-year-old thin, highly nervous, emotional woman; profuse menses since few

months with bearing-down feeling and occasional vaginal discharge mucoid, colourless

and non-irritating, constant. Low lumbar ache.Ultrasonography: mildly enlarged uterus,

uterine Fibromyma. She is a well-educated girl, her mother-in-law is highly

dominating;humiliated her in every way.She delivered a baby boy but the baby died(SID

Syndrome)

Ignatia M three doses and Calcarea phosphoric 6x (biochemic) three times a day for

‘tonic effect’.As no improvement was noted during next menses Ignatia XM was

given.Became well.Subsequent Ultrasonography showed a normal study.

Case 3: 40-year-old woman , with profuse,irregular menses for last three years and since

three months very profuse, early and continuous for 15 days.Ultrasonography revealed a

Fibroid.Calcarea fluor. The prescription was only on a clinical suggestion that Fibroid is

due to calcareous degeneration and it was assumed that a calcium mobilization at her age

was possible.Subsequent Ultrasonography revealed a normal uterus.

39.Trigeminal Neuralgia KANSAL Kamal (HUD,1/1998)

Two cases of the quthor in which Verbascum was the remedy.This is followed by

selections from the ‘Archives’ giving several cases. ( The source in respect of these from

the ‘Archives’ is not indicated=KSS)

40.Schizophrenia KANSAL Kamal(HUD,1/1998)

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20-year-old young man from Mauritius.He was unwilling to speak.It was observed that he

was extremely dirty – hair tangled in dirt,wearing rags and torn chappals , filthy

nails;complete a version to bath;extremely chilly-wearing woolens in the month of

May(peak of Summer);complete lack of self-confidence ; completely unsocial;strong fear

of being watched by somebody.

Recently he had been jilted in a love affair.The most important symptom appeared to the

extreame chilliness, dirtiness and the deep melancholia.Psornium MM , 6 drops in a ¼

cup of water was given.On the third day he became worse,and there was no further

information.Some days later,a well-dressed, clean –shaven, very sociable , young man

came.Only after he identified himself he could be recognized as the same Mauritian who

was dirty,unsocial ,schizophrenic! He later wrote from Mauritius informing that he

continued to remain well , he was looking after his business and was going to be married.

41.Hydradenitis suppurativa KOHLI Bindu(HUD,1/1998)

Hydradenitis suppurativa is a chronic infection of the a porcine glands .It occurs in anal

area,axillae, and mons pubis and groin can also be affected.

Case: 45-year-old male with bilateral painful,enlarged lymph nodes in the axillae since

six years.Now he has low grade fever also , with evening exacerbation.Severe unbearable

pain in glands.Malaise , bodyache , run-down feeling since fever.Discharge offensive ,

sticky from lymph glands, discharge of pus and blood.Tenderness+++,could barely be

touched;some nodes seen discharging pus.History of borderline blood sugar.

Tarentula cubensis 200/3 doses.Within five days , pain , fever, malaise all. His case was

now taken in totality and Thuja 200/3 doses were given.He began to improve , and the

remedy was given in M and XM potencies later.

42.Alopecia totalis KOHLI Bindu(HUD,1/1998)

7-year-old with blad patchs; began four years ago.Treatment so far including skin

specialists has not given any benefit.From 40 days age suffering from Bronchitis. Various

antiboitcs and Bronchodilators and currently when visiting the author on Prednisolone 15

mg/day.At one year age febrile convulsions.Paternal grandmother Pulmonary Koch’s

Bronchitis;strong history of Coronary Heart disease on paternal side.Desires chocolates

and junk foods,excess thirst,icy cold things,ice;mouth breather.Friendly ,inquistive about

his environment,interested to know how things work.Cannot stay alone.Fears dark,ghost.

Phosphorous 20/3 doses.Prednisolone reduced to 6 mg/o.d. 15 days later, chest clear.

Prednisolone futher reduced. His brochial condition continued to improve and hair

growth also began.He was given a dose of phosphorous M for recurrence of

Bronchitis.Hair growth after three months and after two months,tawny hair growth

changed to normal hair but patches of bladness remained.Now he was given Antimonium

tartaricum 6 and Lycopodium 30 on two occasions when specific indications during

bronchitis required these.He did not need steroids again but episodically Salbutomal

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inhalers if very severe episodes of Bronchitis.Phosphorous XM subsequently did not

improve the blad patches.After Flurioc acid 200 further improvement of the blad

patches.The chest condition also improved remarkably with this remedy.

43.Severe bilateral Onychomycosis KOHLI Bindu(HUD,1/1998)

30-year-old business-man with chronic fungal infecton of the nails since more than 5

years.Under treatment of Dermatogolist since 4 years.Then tried Ayurvedic

medicines.Almost all the nails except one were involved.Nails were

ridged,thickened,corrugated,discoloured and had debris under the free edge.Pressure on

the nails=pain.History of bacterial infectons.Pain in joints,worse cold.History of anal

fissure , renal calculi(Ayurvedic),mother diabetic,father operated for Neurofibroma.He

was an extremely helpful person who went to any extent to help the old,destitute or

diseased individual or anyone in pain.A very upright,principled young man.Ridicules and

taunting by customers regarding his nails upset him,but he took them in the

atride.Caustium 200 did not help.Antimonium crudum M/3 doses.His Uric acid was 8.5

mil. And he had mild hypertension.After 5 months the nails showed improvement and the

joint pains loss.When the improvement came to a standstill Antimonium crudum XM

given.He improved further but one of the symtoms after the last dose that he develpoed

unreasonable embrassement about his condition.Sulphur M/3 doses and further

improvement including that joint pains.Nails became stronger.

44.Calendula officinalis KANSAL Kamal(HUD,1/1998)

Case 1:A lady with Systematic Sclerosis under treatment in hospital since eight years and

having already undergone amputation of one hand while in other hand four fingers have

been eaten away by the disease.She now came for non-healing deep ulcers on the

dosorsum of feet.The ulcers were so deep that the tendons and bones could be seen at the

base.The skin specialist had declared that if the ulcers did not heal both the legs will be

amputated at ankles.

Canlendula 6 three times a day + external application of Calendula dressing.Very rappid

healing began to take place even during the first week.Later she started homoeopathic

treatment for her ailment also.She is off all allopathic medications and no further

amputatons were needed(since three years now)

Case 2:

26-year-old amle alocoholic has alreaady undergone various abdominal surgeries.Now he

was for acute Cholecystitis for which a Cholecystectomy was performed.A drainage tube

was inserted for draining infected material collected in para pancretic colic material.This

tube has been there for last 2 ½ months very slowly tapping out the debiris;this process

expected to continue another 3-4 months.The incapaciated patient already suffering from

being off work for so long,requested for help.Calendula 6 three times a day.Within six

weeks the gutter was totally dry and the tube was removes.

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45.Freckles SHARM Rajini(HUD,1/1998)

36-year-old multipara was suffering from freckles.She had spent lot of money and all

available facialpacks, and other treatments to get rid of the freckles in her face.she was

extremely consious of this.The author prescribed medicines as he found them

indicated,particularly Ntrum muricatium and sepia.After over four months of treatment

when she did not get benefit the patient asked how long it would take.The author

interpreted this in the’SEHGAL’s Method’.”Fear ,Extravagance of” and gave Opium.The

patient began to improve rapidly.

46.Secondary Amenorrhoea SHARMA Rajini(HUD,1/1998)

25-year-old married woman with one daughter,complained of delayed mensus since after

multiload insertion,delayed maximum upto 6 months that too began after hormonal

treatment only.Last menstrual period moderate flow,intense purities with

exocoriation,voluptus itching before mensus.Acidity++,Gas++,Tea,Salt,craves cold

drinks;nervous fear of dark,alone ,must have light at night,irritable,consolation.She was

trying to have a second child.Right Fallopian tube blocked.

The case was anlyzex with BOGER’s Card repertory.Cards selected :Female

organs,itching,menstrual disturbances,fearsome.Only Calcarea came through which was

given in the M potency She got her mensus on the third day after the Calcarea(after

amenorrhoea of 7 months).Her menses has been regulsr since then.once again when the

mensus was again delayed Calcarea carbonica XM brought it.

47.Windows to the baby’s Soul:Skills in treating the Newborn and Materia Medica of

some common remedies ZAREN Ananda(NEHJ,6,2&3/1997)

Some extracts:”In treating babieswe almost completely have to rely on observation,be it

our own or the parents’.It is not only the pysical signs we observe.If we master the subtle

art of perceiving the inner state of the baby,our prescription becomes more accurate.

“The new born is fully capable of peceiving and expressing emotions.Understanding the

emotional state of an infant is requesite to finding the correct remedy and coming to a

deeply curative prescription.In the infant,the body posture and position,facial expression

and eyes all present windows into the emotional realm.Newborns are capable of feeling

and expressing anger,sadness and fright,as well as feelings of disgust,distress,and

abondment.They develop interest in their surroundings and are sensitive to stimuli auch

as light,nise, and motion.They respond to the environment in a variety of ways,such as

being alert,startling,running away or fallinf asleep.

“When taking the case of an infant,it is critical to understand the family system.The

homoeopath must sense the current emotional climate and undrstand what the parents are

feeling.If a child is nursing,there is a direct line of emotional communication.The

emotional experienced by the mother are transmitted to the baby and can be engrafted

onto the infant.

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“Observation of the interaction between the infant and mother is very

important.Observing the expression in the eyes of an infant is important and allow the

sensitive prescriber to gain insight into the emotional state of the organism.Crying is

another way the baby communicates his/her empotional state.We can learn to differntiate

one type of cry from another.For example,the hunger cry,the angry cry,the pain cry.It is

important to listen for the type of crying that indicates pain.There is also a fake cry or

fussiness which develops after the first month of life when the baby is expressing a

demand for attention.

“All children experince fear at various stagea of life,and infants are no exception.Certain

infants can also become quite upset when there is a sudden shift in youtine,or an

alteration of the reality they have learned to expect.This can be interpreted as a violation

of trust.

“Reactions to external stimuli may differ according to the remedy of the child.Infants can

show signs of seperation anxiety at an early age.Some babies develop strnager-anxiety

early on.

“Inquire as to the frequency and duration of feeding.If the mother keeps the baby on a

strict schedule,it can indicate that the mothe is a fastidious remedy type.The babies who

selfregulate seem to have fewer symptoms and develop more basic trust in the world.

“Inquiry into the topic of sleep provides a wealth of information that will guide in the

selsection of a remedy.The position of sleep can also be a symptom.The time the baby

falls asleep and when she awakens may provide important clues to the constituion of the

child.

“In the first year of life,the infant has a critical need for communication.The homoeopath

should find out whether the mother talks to the baby.The amount of time the mother

spends with the child will have a great effect on the develpoment of health and well-being

in the infant.Children who are nutured in a calm atmosphere of love and support from

early infancy on will be hopeful,unafraid,and comfortable with themseleves therefore

may not be in need of a remedy.The abitlity to observe and interpret the expresson of

amotion and senseitivity to the inner state of the organism in paraamount to the

homoeopathic treatment of children.

Ananda ZAHREN delineates the characteristics in so far as babies are conscerned , of

NUX VOMICA,Sulphur and Borex.[It is worthwhile to read the entire article and use it in

daily practice=KSS]

48.Remedies and their Characteristics Symptoms during Pregnency GHEGAS

Vassilis(NEJH,6,2&3/1997(

During the pregnancy, the patient can completely change and the usual remedy doesn’t

work.If so,try to find out if there is a new polychest that fits her.If you don’t find one,look

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for a remedy that fits with the main complaint.Some remedies with their characterstics

during pregnancy,in hierarchial order according to the author’s practical experience.

The remedies Sepia, Nix vomica, Nux moschata, Lachesis, Natrum muriaticum,

Pulsatilla, Galsemium Calcorea carbonica , Phosphorous, Veratrum album, Aconitum

anpellus,Carbo vegetablis,Cimicifuga ,Magnesia carbonica,Stannum,Arsenicum album,

Laurocerasus,Lacticum acidum,Petroleum ,Dioscorea villosa and Asarum.

49.Happy to Strave COHEN Karen(NEJH,6,2&3/1997)

This case is a practical application of the teaching of Annada ZAREN.The case shows

how observation and careful case-taking helps in finding out the remedy.

In this case where the infant at breast was refusing to feed and nourish the remedy was

found to be opium a single dose of which completely restores the baby which was

worsening day by day.

The author rightly observes at the end of the article “Homoeopahty is a powerful tool in

the development of family bonding and helps to potentiate emotional growth for all

members of the family.The homoeopathic interview process which includes non-

judgemental observation and recognition of the family system,provides a safe

environment for expression of fear,sadness and isolation that are the unfortunate by

products of our busy clture.Our remedies can work miracles and because of the simple

process of sitting with people and listening with a n open mind and heart we are

privilidged to witness and support the individuals and families who came to us for care.

50.Mother Child Dynamics PINTO Gabrielle(NEJH,6,2&3/1997)

With the help of two cases the author details the psychology of children and the mother –

child dynamics.It is very essential that homoeopaths are well-grounded in child

psychology.

51.The Effect of Homoeopathy on the Labor Movement HERSCU Paul(NEJH,

6,2&3/1997)

This is a thought-provoking article.HE opens the article stating:”Every case in practice

pints out different philosophical points in Homoeopathy”. One must learn many things

with reference to the homoeopathic ohilosophy,from each case.HERSCU narrates three

cases of pregnant women.”it has been noticed that during pregnancy not only do

symptoms of the chronic state arise,but so to do aymptoms of the miasm.”If my memory

serves me correctly,it was Sir John WEIR who began to look for ‘negative’ General

symptoms.These would be symptoms peculiar to a remedy , though rare for a disease.For

example, it is common for arthritic patients to feel aggravated in damp weather.To be

ameliorated by wet weather would be rare for the illness, and so this ‘negative’ finding

may often be key to finding a remedy , such as Causticum.I would add a corollary:every

remedy that cures a syndrome has cetain main symptoms within the condition.If these

symtoms are not present , this ‘negative’ finding raises a flag in my mind and makes me

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examine the case more closely.Why is that symptom missing?Perhaps the remedy is not

really called for after all.This is just one of many criteria I use in analyzing a case.

52.Some thoughts on Miscarriage HERSCU Paul(NEJH, 6,2&3/1997)

In this article too pul HERGSCU triggers your thought process.”One women bleeds and

begins to miscarry.You give her a remedy and the miscarriage stops and she later delivers

a healthy baby.Another woman bleeds ,you give her a remedy,and she miscarries

quickly,relativelt painlessly, and is able to conceive quickly afterwards..When checking

the fetal remains it is found that the fetus would never have lived.Who makes the

decision of what happens?It is not the homoeopath or the parent , because one cannot

predict ahead of time what will happen or why Homoeopathy only brings the mother to

the healthiest state she can be.If the woman is to miscarry , instead of miscarrying and

dying or miscarrying and being chronically ill for a length of time , the remedy hastens

the process and eeps the mother as health as possible.And if the baby is to live,the

miscarriage stops,usually within seconds to minutes.I have treated a number of women in

this threatened miscarriage situation.I have seen both outcomes.Ultimately, it depends on

the health of the fetus.Strange to say,I have treated several women with molar

pregnencies.Many of the women had four or five or six normal pregnencies.

53.The little things that mean so much HERSCU Paul(NEJH, 6,2&3/1997)

One is a case of a 33-year-old multi-para with threatened miscarriage,saved by Arnica.In

the other case of a ten-day old baby born normal,but now showing signs of seizures for

which Phenobarbital was being given.In this case too Arnica given on the totality saved;

later Calcarea carbonica normalized.Both the cases were serious.One of the reasons for

presenting these cases is says HERSCU,”to again stress and unify the idea that we need

homoeopathic hospitals and homoeopaths working in hospitals.We need to treat our

patients in a safe environment that will give them around-the-clock supervision and give

us the respect we need when go home.We need to treat,to provide statistics and to train

primary health care providers to handle all manner of diseases with the best therapeutics

known to us.

54.A Case of Miscarriage Paul(NEJH, 6,2&3/1997)

This case shows the deep action of the homoeopathic remedy.

A 42-year-old women who had birthed four live children and miscarried five times was

now eigth weeks.The miscarriages were between the twelfth and fifteenth week for no

apparent reason.They suspected that the miscarriages were due to the intense

vomiting.She had severe nausea and vomiting and also diarrhea now.Taking into

consideration the totality she was given sulphur 200.Her nausea,vomiting and diarrhea

stopped within three hours of taking the Sulphur.

Two days later while she was feeling quite well,she miscarried.A chromosomal analysis

revealed that the fetus had an abnormal karyotype,the fetus, a girl, had extra

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chromosomes.Perhaps it was not done so far those miscarriages.The woman recoverd

soon and became pregnant again within six months and ultimately deleiverd a healthy

girl.

What is more interesting is that after Sulphur she put a halt to her pathological

symptoms,as if re-grouping and gathering strength, and a couple of days later miscarried

the fetus quickly , safely, and with no apparent sequelae.The prescription ended a streak

of miscarriages, showing that the remedy affected not only her illness but her

constitutional state as well.

55.Out of body ,Out of mind ROTHENBERG Amy (NEJH, 6,2&3/1997)

A 16-year-old girl with ADD(Attention Deficit Disorder) had ‘out of body’ experiences ,

e.g. while in the class she felt she was floating away and watching the class from the

ceiling;she would float about and feel very strange but soon would forget it was weired

and just hang around spacing out.Suddenly , aloud noise and she will be catapulated back

to her chair in a minute.She was much behind in her clss.She was also clairvoyant.She

had a sledging accient at age 11 where she suffered severe concussion and was inconsious

four days.She suffered from severe headaches.Her father has been smoking pot daily for

past 25 years.He couldn’t live without it.

She was given Cannabis indica 200 and she improved.The medicine was repeated twice

in two years.Finally she was given a dose of Natrum muriaticum. Her persistent

headaches too disappeared.

56.Sandplayby Naomi SHAW Sandplay in Homeopathic Analysis LADERMAN Tamar

&CONRAD Linda (NEJH, 6,2&3/1997)

The first by Naomi SHAW describes ‘Sandplay’.This technique is used by psychologists

working with children.The sandplay created is studies and the meaning of the images

created is ascertained from the patient;the case is then taken and the whole studied.”By

concertizing their innerworld within the sand box, the parent or child is conforming the

reality that exists to himself.For the observer these observations are useful in

understanding the peson and in plotting a course of theraphy.Sand play is a wonderful

tool to work with in addition to the Repertory and the Materia Medica.It is a diagnostic

and therapeutic technique.The sandplay is analyzed using the same technique as when

taking the case.

Four cases are described in which Sand play has been used to analyze and find remedy.

57.Skin Deep:Atopic dermatitis COLINS John(Sim,XI,2/1998)

This is from a talk presented at the HANP Case

Conference,Seattle,Washington,November 9-10,1996.

Atopic cases are those types of Eczema in which there are distinct immunological

abnormalities along with the Eczema lesions.This tends to run in families,there is a high

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correlation in families-of either atopic dermatitis , or hay fever,or Asthma and often there

is a correlation with food allergy.There Is also deficient immunity in their skin deficient

IgA in their serum. So we have itch,we have broken skin, we have weakened skin

immunity, susceptibility to bacterial and viral and even fungal infection and as a

concomitanta we have Hay fever and Asthma.These then,become the constellation of

“common symptoms” which are no value to homoeopaths in prescribing.

Two cases are present in detail.

58.A case of Psoriasis and PMS BAKIR Nadia(Sim,XI,2/1998)

An interesting case treated over a period of three years , of a woman of 40-year age, for

Psoriasis and PMS;The remedy was Lycopodium.

59.Hormonal Imbalance in an elderly Man STAUBER Catherine(Sim,XI,2/1998)

70-yeart-old man with hot flashes and bilateral pain behind his nipples.The heat flashes

felt like heat radiating from the inside .He did not perspire with them , but felt that he

must move. He would take off his jacket or shirt ,fan his upper chest area, mostly the

front and neck , not his face. These occurred ont to two times a day and sometimes at

night. The nipple pain was associated with a dime sized mass directly behind each

nipple.It hurt to touch the nipples . These symptoms were actually a recurrence of

symptoms he had initially experienced more than ten years before.At that time the pain

and mass originally appeared on the right and, after several months,to the left.The masses

had been surgically removed, and the pain has disappeared. Biopsy showed them to be

begin fatty tumors.

A careful study of the remedies that came up on the basis of the totality of the case taken

in great detail was done and Calcorea Phosphorica 30 was given which gave immediate

improvement.Sunsequently he needed Arsenucum album 200 and lastly Rhus

toxicodendron 200.

The analysis and remedy selection is educative.

60.Unwanted C-section the second time around.TENNENBAUM Robert(Sim,XI,2/1998)

“Practioners in the dominant medical syatem routinely perform caesarean sectionas

protection for the pregnant woman, the unborn child and themselves.However , there is a

movement under way (in the USA) , among individuals who wish to regain control over

decisions concerning their health and well-being.” Holistic practioners need to be ready to

answer this call.A case is presented to drive this home.

In the ‘discussion’ the author observes “It seems to me that women are not encouraged to

trust themselves when and where it comes to natural changes, from menarche to

menopause.These changes have become a complex matter, and control is often given by

default, to experts who also control technology.”

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61.The Queen of the community MARTANDA Adam(Sim,XI,2/1998)

The remedy will be evident from the title-Apis.It is interesting that the author decided for

the remedy from the personal knowledge she had of the Bee, their commune life

dedicated to serving a high aim; their agg. From smoke; fastidiousness about the hive;

hatred of outsiders; clannishness; fear of ants, wasps and earwigs; structured and

regimented life dedicated to service; being busy and active.

The patient , a young girl , was all these and more like bee.Her whole life conveyed the

essence of the bees in their totality.

62.A series of Apis Cases MORRISON Roger(Sim,XI,2/1998)

This is from the 1991 professional case conference of the International Foundation for

Homoeopathy. Roger MORRISON presents five cases in which Apis was the remedy;it is

interesting that all these five are women.

The case presentation is followed by very interesting ‘discussion’.

63.Hardcore prescribing in Classical Homoeopathy SHAH Rajesh(Sim,XI,2/1998)

The author is known as one against ‘speculation’ in case analysis and prescription.He

teaches that one must stick to the hard facts, i.e. the Generals, the peculiar symptoms,

matching the patient’s symptoms with the proven drug’s , and no imaginative

explanations.This he calls as hardcore prescribing.

He presents two cases to explain the above.

64. The other side of the coin COLLINS Deborrah(HL,10,3/1997)

Case 1: 52-year-old woman with a large lump in her breast.Several family members had

died of Cancer.She therefore thought that she too hard Cancer.She resisted all efforts to

have her go through the regular medical routine and diagnose.She didn’t want to die after

being multilated by operations and drugged up.She had worked with women with breast

cancer,helping them.She had read the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying ans she felt

comfortable with the ideas that she simply might die of cancer.She had a tumor in her left

breast and the right breast had several small, hard tumors.She also complained of

paralyzing weariness.Taking the whole case,she was given Conium 200.The remedy was

repeated in LM potency after four months.An year later she was found doing well and the

tumor is becoming smaller.

Case 2: 62-year-old woman who had been under the care of a Neurologist for several

years due to strange complaints for which no one seemed to know the name or the

treatment.She was as artist and when she developed pains in muscles and severe

headaches after a blow to her head and she also began to feel so exhausted as if she had

‘just run the Marathon,’she felt so tired in her legs.All her life she has been known fro

stumbling and falling .Her legs didn’t obey her brain;felt as though there were no bones in

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her legs, only muscles. She told that her husband too was an artist and he died of

cancer.They were very much attached and they had always worked together.When it was

known that he had cancer it was decided that he would stay at home until the end and that

she would take care of him.They were so close that they treasured every minute

together,and did not allow their last weeks to be disturbed by visitors otherthan their two

daughters.When he died the grief was so intense that she wanted to go with him.She

especially missed their intensive sex life.It had always been good.

Conium 200 and she began to improve; the remedy was given in LM 1 and she went on to

improve.A cervical smear showed PAP IV and decided to undergo an exconisation.She

declined all other traditional treatment.Follow up after three years;In the ensuing years

she went on to improve further both physically and psychologically.

65.Dedication and Failure SWOBODA Franz(HL,10,3/1997)

SWOBODA presents very briefly four cases in which Conium maculatum was the

remedy.The core of Conium seems to be self-denial,’feelings of self are not allowed’

behavoiur, accepting one’s state and position without protest.A study of SOCRATES is

made to point the life of SOCRATES but also his last days.

66.Hansel and Gretel lost in the Forest SCHADDE Anne(HL,10,3/1997)

A 30-year-old woman with hay-fever since she was four years old and was cured with

Magnesium muriatium.The author gives in detail the story of the patient and her analysis

and how she picked the remedy.The author says “If we understand a patient thoroughly,

all the important symptoms can be confirmed with every sentence the patient says,and

through that the understand the deepest cores of the case.In addition we can extend our

knowledge about an already well-known remedy”.

67.A case of mid-life-crisis ROHRER Anton(HL,10,3/1997)

42-year-old male, teacher by profession consulted for weakness and digestive troubles.He

was given Onosmodium 200 and he began to improve soon.A ‘peculiar’ symptom led to

the choice of this remedy.

The author concludes:We have different possibilities to find the remedy if the patient can

tell us a small symptom in all details, containing locality, sensations and modalities.If we

look up in the repertory for that small (local) symptom , we amy be able to find a remedy

which also corresponds to the other complaints of the patients and which covers the

totality of the peculiar symptoms.

The following are given as ‘additions’ to Onosmodium, from Reference Works ,D.K.

WARKENTIN,USA. The source is H.C.ALLEN , in Medical Advance , No. 8, 1904.

MIND, hurry,haste;writing ,in(‘but cannot keep pace with thoughts’)

-memory;weakness,loss of; said , for what has HEAD,pain;dull;occiput

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EYE;heaviness

EAR;fullness,sensation of

-noises in ; roaring

-noisese in ;hissing

-noises in; general;vertigo;with

NOSE;dryness;inside

-discharge;posterior nares

-discharge;white

FACE;discoloration;red;excitement

-motion;atleast

-pain;genral;malar bones;right;

-numbness, with

- dryness;lips

MOUTH:saliva; scanty

THROAT; scraping

-dryness

-stiffness

ADOMEN; distension,removing clothing amel.

-clothing;sensitive to

STOOL;bloody

-fatty,greasy

-mushy

-stringy

-yellow

URETHRA;pain;burning

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-itching

FEMALE;pain;ovaries;pressure;agg.

-pain;sore,tenderness,uterus;pressure agg.

CHEST ;pain;sore;mammae;left,pressure agg.

-pain:sore;mammae;menses;before

-pain;oppression; heart

BACK;pain;aching;lumbar region

-lameness;lumber region

-pain;dull;cervical spine

EXTREMITY;pain;aching;upperarm;biceps

-pain;aching;elbow

-pain;aching;wrist

-weakness;upper arm

-weakness;hand

68. As soon as I think of something else I stumble ANDERSCH-HARTNER Peter

(HL,10,3/1997)

24-year-old female with Furunculosis.Since 6 years recurrent boils on the whole

body,especially in the genital region; diameter of boils between one and eight

centimeters.The symptoms started after the divorce.Since one year inflammation of tip of

nose with large and very painful swelling.

She tends to drop things, stumble if attention is not focussed on her feet.Can’t bear warm

room;copious stool.

Lillium tigrinum M began to improve her.The remedy was repeated once after which

there was some aggravation.The remedy was given in XM potency(refer KENT’s Essay

on Secong prescription) and she remained well;follow up 19 months.

69.When Food plants become remedies-A Case of Asparagus and a case of Petroselinum

WESSELY Ulrike(HL,10,3/1997)

Case 1: A woman in her third pregnanacy oedamatous swelling in her fingers;Circulation

problems , low blood pressure,flickering vision in the morning , sometimes with prickling

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and numbness in her fingers and face.But most disturbing were the cramps in her calves

during sleep and on walking ,esp. When streching her legs the cramps were so painful

that she shrinked on waking , as if someone was cutting into her legs.Frequent urination

ameliorated and the urine smelt ‘bad’.

The peculier symptom ‘cramp, leg calf; streching , on walking , when ‘was found under

Asparagus.The remedy covered many other symptoms.

Case 2: A woman with terrible itching eczema of the perinum, which she could hardly

tolerate.She scratched ,especially during sleep, until it bled. It was dry, worse during the

night in bed and after scratching it started to burn, it also burnt from contact with

urine.She had a strong craving for Parsley.CLARKE ‘s Materia Medica confirmed

Petroselenium and it cured.

40. The Unbearable Pain of Life PAYRHUBER Klaus(HL,10,3/1997)

Two cases of Citrullus colocynthis.Both suffered from chronic headaches.The

charecteristics symptoms of Colocynthis led to the prescription.

Colocynthis misses the refined dignity that induces staphysagria to suppress its anger.It is

much more disposed to irritability and anger, with violent outbursts like Chamomilla.

And these outbursts cause more suffering .The remedy has a sympathetic trait like

Causticum.The fact that human life means affliction with pain seems to be unbearable for

Colocynthis.

IV. RESEARCH

1.Oscillococcinum in patients with influenza –like Syndromes PAPP Rosemaric,

SCHUBACK Gert,BECK Elmar, BURKARD George,BENGEL Jurgen,LEHRL

Siegfried , BELON Philippe(BHJ,87,2/1998)

A controlled clinical trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Oscillococcinum in

the treatment of patients with influenza –like syndromes.188 patients received the test

drug and 184 patients were assigned to the placebo.Data were recorded by the

participating physicians at the beginning of the treatment , after 48 hrs and after 7-10

days.During the first few days , the patients recorded their rectal temperature twice a

day(mornings and evenings), 9 symptoms on a rating and use of medication.Recovery

was defined as follows: ‘rectal temperature < 37.5 C and no headache or muscle

pain’.Effectiveness was defined as a satisfically significant greater decrease in symptom

after 48 hrs the symptoms in comparisonto the placebo group.After 48 hrs the symptoms

of the patients in the vernum group were significantly milder(P=0.023) than in the

placebo group.The number of patients with no symptoms was significantly higher verum

group from the second day onwards(Verum 17.4%, placebo:6.6%) until the end of the

patients recording (day 5 in the evening: (Verum 73.7%, placebo:67.7%).The biggest

group difference was recorded for the time between the evening of the second day(10.6 %

more patients with no symptoms) and the morning of the fourth day (10.2 % more

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patients with no symptoms).The clinical trial showed that treatment of Influenza –like

syndromes with Oscillococcinum has a positive effect on the decline of symptoms and on

the duration of the disease.

2.A Retrospective study of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders VAN WASSENHOVEN

Michel(BHJ,87,2/1998)

Retrospective study on cardiac rhythm disorders in a private homoeopathic medical

practice. Retrospective studies can be considered as the first step towards an evaluation

and improvement of homoeopathic practice.Through these priliminary studies, criteria for

future prospective studies can be chosen as wellas suitable homoeopathic practioners to

conduct them.From this study , we can conclude that disorders of heart rhythm seem to be

an excellent subject for research into efficacy of Homoeopathy. Especially for paroxymal

cured and able to discontinue their allopathic medication.In view of the fact that 50% of

the patients included in this study stopped the use of allopathic drugs , one can conclude

that Homoeopathy certainly has a place in the treatment strategy of these diseases.

3.Double blind Plcebo controlled Clinical trial of homoeopathic Medicines in HIV

infection RASTOGI , D.P., DINGH, V.P. , SINGH Vikram, SEY , S>K., RAO ,

K.(BHJ,87,2/1998)

A six-month study comprising of a double-blind placebo-controlled trial of homoeopathic

medicines in HIV/AIDS under two separate schemes: (I) Asymptomatic HIV infection

and (II)Persistent generalised Lymphadenopathy(50 subjects each) was undertaken from

june 1995 to febrauary 1997. As soon as a subject had undergone 6 months of study, they

were put on an done only when the last subject had undergone 6 months study.Changes in

the CD4 + T cell numbers in each case before, during and after completion of the study,

was taken as the main criterion to assess the oputcome of the treatment.Preliminary

studies in Scheme I after unblinding , show practically no significant difference in

changes in number of CD4 +T cells in subjects of both the placebo and the medicine

group. Studies in Scheme II after unblinding , show a significant improvement in CD4 +

T cell numbers(upward trend) in the subjects of the medicine group compared to the

placebo group.Significantly after 6 months of study , 5 subjects of the placebo group

under scheme II and from 4 Scheme I with an initial downward trend of CD4 + T cell

count after administration of the indicated homoeopathic medicine in a period 15-30

days.The study confirms a positive role homoeopathic medicines in improving immune

status of HIV/AIDS patients.

4.Review of experimental studies in Allergy-Clinical Studies POITEVIN

Bernard.(BHJ,87,2/1998)

The incidence of allergic conditions is increasing .The treatment of allergic conditions by

Homoeopathy is one of the most extensively investigated aspects of clinical

Homoeopathy.Theauthor reviews the use of Isotherapphy and other homoeopathic

therapeutic strategies in homeopathy.Open studies of the homoeopathic treatment of

Allergic Conjunctives , Rhinits, Asthma and sensitivity to Contrimoxazole are

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discussed.Controlled clinical trials of Galphimia galuca in Hayfever and specific

Isotherapy in Hayfever and Asthma are discussed and criticised.

5. Non-molecular Information transfer from Thyroxine to froga with regard to

homoeopathic toxicology ENDLER ,P.C..PONGRATZ, W. Austria SMITH,C.W.,

England ,SCHULTZE , J.,USA. .(BHJ,87,2/1998)

Research on the scientific bais of homoeopathic toxicology can generally proceed along

two lines:Either following the principles underlying inversion effects of specifically

prepared dilutions; or following the biophysical properties of the information transfer

process.substances that have been diluted to such an extent that no original molecule left ,

still exert effects i.e. molecular bio-information may be transduced via water , and hence

inhibit climbing activity to juvinile frogs.In the work presented here, the thyroxine –

controlled metamorphisis of the amphibian Rana temporaria from thw 2 to the 4 legged

stage in basins each containing 18 animals were studied.These blind experiments were

carried out between 1990 and 1994 in several independent laboratries.

V. PHARMACOLOGY

1.The Mystery of Causticum MORGAN JOHN(HOM,69,1998)

The ‘pharmology’ of homeopathy is unique.In this article which is based on a talk given

by the author at the Irish Hommoeopathic Conference, Galway in 1997 , the nuances of

the making of the great homoeopathic polychrest , Causticum , is described.It is said that

to this day , the actual constituents of this remedy is not clearly known.This article shows

how important it is that we should heeed HAHNEMANN’ s admonition “follow me

exactly “! Attention is also drawn in this regard to an earlier very interesting article by

Andreas GRIMM in the ZKH,33,1/1989 regarding the exact method of preparing this

remedy.

2.Urtica dioica VAID INDU ,VARMA, P.N (HUD,1/1998)

This is a drug in the Indian system of Medicine .It is now being investigated in the West.It

is cited as Folk Remedy for cancerous ulcers, inflamed and/or oedemateous tumors, and

specifically , cancer of the breast and Womb.This drug has not yet Pharmacopia.No

proving has so far been done.Thispromisees to be a veru useful one and hence needs to be

proved.

3.Calendula:Medical values re-evaluated scientifically: A Review VAID indu, VARMA

,P.N. (HUD,1/1998)

This is a brief and interesting article on the composition and uses of our great vulnery

Calendula officinalis.

4. The unlimited shelf-life of High Potencies observations with DUNHAM potencies

DELLMOUR friedrich(HL,10,3/1997)

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In this very interesting article the author discusses the extensive shelf-life of the

homoeopathic medicine potencies , particularly the ‘Dunham’ potencies (manufatured in

1870). ‘graft’ from these Dunham potencies also work very effectively , even a ‘second

graft’! If carefully stored the shelf-life of the genuine homoeopathic potencies is many ,

many years.Karl Julius AEIGIDI has recoreded his personal experience with a Cantharis

200 (two tiny pills in the small vial in the medicine chest presented to him by

HAHNEMANN).

5. Continuous fluxion potencies –A modofied method of potentisation MUNTZ

Robert(HL,10,3/1997)

The principle of the potentising method of fluxion potencies has something to do with

the fact that turblence has a potentising effect on a fluid that is flowing.The high

potencies that have been manufactured with the help of a continuous potensier are used

widely in South America; in Europe there has not been a mannufacturer of this type of

medicine so far.Using the classification of a device explained in the article it has been

possible to constantly monitor the parameters for strring speed, achieved volume ,potency

levels ,and as an innovation , the tem[perature during manufature.In doing so, and in

accordance with the 6

th

edition of the Organon , the greatest possible care was taken to

maintain the specific medicinal properties when using the C3 hand trituratedd raw

material.

VI. VETENARY

1.Chronic Renal Filure GOYAL Anil,KANSAL Kamal(HUD,1/1998)

Case 1:Male ethnic dog 8 years age , brought for management of chronic Renal failure;

the dog has been suffering from this since one year. It was passing approximately 20-30

ml of urine/day.Clinical examination has been done and his condtion was deterorating

had anoxeria generalised itching ,etc. Apis 1x four time daily for three days which

enhanced his urine output to 100 ml/day.then he was put on Terebinthina 6 , four times a

day. Slow progress set in ,urine output increased ,general conditions

improved.Terebinthina was continued 4-6 times daily and improvement also kept

up.The follow –up was lost for about two months when he was again referred with loss

of appetite and Olliguria. Terebinthina 30 three times a day .Futher improvement is

under follow-up.

Case2: Female dog 4 years with renal Calculi (right side) and recurrent urinary tract

infections(Pyelo-nephritis?) Albumin +++.She was thirsty and intelligent.Phosphorus

200 one dose followed by Terebinthina 6 three times daily.Treatment wasa continued

with repeat urine analysis.

Case of Contagious Pustular dermatitis,Sore Mouth:

Case: An Alstian dog ,weak with bleeding from mouth.Was unable to eat, all treatments

have filed.His mouth , lips, gingiva, all were ulcereated and vleeding profusely on

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touch.Arnica 200 , three times a day and in three days the bleeding atopped and signs of

healing.One more week of the Arnica 200 threee times a day and he was all right

completely , and is now with the Delhi Police Service.

Distemper

Case:Three ‘dying’ puppies were referred by the same owner as the above ( he was dog

breeder whose dogs were in service of the Police ,Army ,etc.,) The puppies had been

delivered few days ago and all were suffering from Distemper.Gradual facial paralysis,

thirstlessness. Gelsemium 30/three times a day; one pup died after four days, two

gradually improved and recoverd completely in three weeks to near normal.Mild

weakness remained in both rear limbs. Gelesmium 200 daily one dose for another two

weeks made them recover completely.

VII. HISTORY

1.On HAHNEMANN’s Workloads and consultation Times in his Paris Practice

MORRELL Peter(JAIH,91,2/1998)

Peter MORREL speculates as to the patient workload HAHNEMANN maintained

during his in the latter years of practice by referring to data supplied in the book In

search of the later Hahemann by Rima HANDLEY.The conclusion from 4 to 9 patients

per day.(This is a ‘ridiculous’ conclusion.According to Richard HAEHL and

HAHNEMANN’S letter to von BOENNINGHAUSEN , both HAHNEMANN and

MELANIE worked lonf hours.Certainly they saw muchmore than “4 to 9” patients a

day.This will be clear as soon as the entire case books of HAHNEMANN pertaining to

his Paris period are published=KSS)

2. Homoeopathy and the Birth of Modern Psychiatry COOK Trevor(JAIH,91,2/1998)

King George III was widely held to be responsible for the British loss of the American

War of Independence(1775-83) because of his deranged behaviour . It is arguable ,

however , that his allopathic physicians who terrified the King with their inhumane,

compassionate treatment were largly to blame.Samuel HAHNEMANN called for the

humane , compassionate treatment of the insane based on creating a report with the

patient , based on empathy , mutual respect and confidence coupled with homoeopathuic

treatment, preceding the modern psychiatric treatment of the mentally ill.

VIII.GENERAL

1.An Interview with Jeremy SHERR CHURCHILL Nick(HOM,69/1998)

This is an extensive interview.Jeremy SHERR has been practising Homoeopathy for

many years and seen thousands of patients; he has been teaching many students and has

proved a number of remedies.He has not written much.Now he says that he would do

more and more writing.His aspiration is to write something of quality in Homoeopathy .

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He has a book that is nearly ready;it’s about understanding the Syphilis niasm-ten

‘syphilitic’ remedies studied in depth.

Jemery SHERR says that he was happy about his book .The Dynamics and Methodology

of Homoeopathic Provings; “it contains a lot of philosophy and a lot of thought”.The

book is “disguised as a book exclusively for provers, but really it’s a philosophy book that

students shuold read because it contains a lot of important ideas”.He sys that while

everone cites his ‘Methodology’ book in their bibliography when they publish a proving ,

few people seem to pay exact attention to it.Few people read the whole proving, most

want a quick-fix essence.Perhaps we have been spoilt with neat little pictures on a silver

tray.Publication of provings is also a problem, because few people bother to edit them in

the way they need to be edited. Through a lack of knowledge , lack of will, lack of

understanding, people are not yet taking provings to the place where they could be. On

the other hand, it’s a lot better now than it used to be tan or fifteen years ago, when

nobody was doing provings.

Jemery SHERR runs two Dynamis Schools, one in England and one in Ireland, and

together they have proved Krypton and Argon. Argon and Krypton are both noble gases;

they have already done Helium and Neon and so that’s four out of the seven noble

gases.He also has cases in repect of these new remedies.

He says that his students are his best teachers.”When I teach I learn all the time”.”Every

time I teach is a lesson for me, a develpoment”. He loves reading the old

homoeopaths.”We usually do a short meditation before a class and I often feel that

HAHNEMANN comes and joins us.And I’m not the only one who says that –many

students have said the same thing, and that feels wonderful.I blow my socks off every

time I read KENT.I just love him- his writings and his lectures- it’s all fantastic

stuff………I would aspire to come close to his feet in my writing.He’s produced

something which is just pure pleasure to read, if people can get over their primitive

moralistic Victorian issues.HAHNEMANN as wll , although with him it’s more hidden

.When you perceive the genius of the Organon or The Chronic Diseases, it’s a total mind

blower wevery time”.

Jeremy SHERR feels that homoeopaths in the last fifteen years have moved from acute

keynote prescribing to the concept of layers to the concept of constituions , then there’s a

very rapid potensation of understanding.People are seeing the bigger picture , but there ‘s

a long way to go.Most don’t understand epidemics- what really mean , both practically

and philosophically – and without a deep understanding of epidemics there can’t be an

understanding of Miasms and what they really mean.So the answer really lies in the

education of homoeopaths [It will be worthwhile to read in full this interesting

interview=KSS]

2.An Interview with Rajesh SHAH SANGHRAJKA Hiloni(HOM,69/1999)

Dr.Rajesh SHAH feels that Homoeopathy has been underratd as a medical system.People

approach homoeopathy mostly only for certain non-treatable conditions as the ‘last

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chance’ theraphy. He envisions future of homoeopathy as a mainstream medicine.He feels

that prescribed technique or method used to analyse the case should be logical and based

on a scientific understanding.It should be sound , logical and some new case analysis

methods have been introduced which are far from being scientific.For dreams and

delusions, it is important to consider the repeatedly seen dreams and delusions , it is

important to consider the repeatedly seen dreams of the patients, in the prescribing

totality.But it is ridiculous to make speculative interpretatoins of the dreams and delusins,

and base the prescription on such a fantacy.When it comes to interpretation , it tends to

become quite subjective and personal.For analysis to every dream theme, therefore

leading eventually to a wide range of remecy suggestions.The new trends of incorporating

the study of the dream-proving , story- telling and so on, have introduced a lot of

unproved data, which will take Homoeopathy far from universal acceptance.

Rajesh SHAH refers to stories that one prover is administered a remedy and another

person sits in the next room to ‘receive’ the effect of that remedy, with intent to ‘prove’

it! Another teaching is that of a teacher administering a remedy to a patient. The teacher

then decalres that not only the patient who was administerd the remedy would get

cured,,but all others in the neighbourhood who required the same remedy, would also get

cured! There was also another story: a remedy is taken by a prover sitting in a room and it

is also believed to be proved by taking a dose of the remedy! He just meditates and

proves the remedy!He just meditates and for a ten-year-old boy based on the dreams seen

by the mother during the pregnancy.Another case was of a prescription based on the past

life of the patient!

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3. QHD, Vol. XVI, 3 & 4, 1999

Part I. Current Literature Listing

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Part I of the journal lists the current literature in Homeopathy drawn from the well-known homeopathic

journals published world-over - India, England, Germany, France, Brazil, USA, etc., - discipline-wise, with

brief abstracts/extracts. Readers may refer to the original articles for detailed study. The full names and

addresses of the journals covered by this compilation are given at the end.

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I. PHILOSOPHY

1. Aspekte der Lebensqualität in der Homöopathie (Aspects of Quality of Life in

Homeopathy.

RENTROP, K.W. (AHZ,243,4/1998)

The concept of quality of life has gained an increasing interest in Medicine, which can

easily be demonstrated by the increasing number of scientific publications containing the

keyword “quality of life”. Homeopathy inherently takes into consideration the different

aspects of the physical, emotional and social well-being. In contrast to the scientific

quality of life research the homeopathic way of dealing with the patients is characterized

by the phenomenological, non-quantitative approach.

2. Dove Diavolo, Meser Samuel, avete pigliate, tante coglionerie? Anmerkungen zur

Geschichte des Miasmenbegriffe (Annotations to the history of the concept of Miasms)

APPELL,G. Reiner (AHZ,243,6/1998)

The theory of Miasms is reviewed in a short historical survey from its antiquity to the

modern times. The ambivalent character of Miasms as curse and chance is stressed.

3. Constitution

SWAYNE Jeremy (BHJ,87,3/1998)

The author says that the concept of ‘Constitution’ is vaguely taught. This word is

deeply entrenched in our thinking. It is a valuable concept that it describes a real and

identifiable aspect of human nature in health and illness and is of practical importance in

homeopathic prescribing, in considering the patient’s predisposition to illness, the

evolution and natural history in general of the illness and we should take the pains to

decide and agree what it means and how it should be applied in homeopathic

therapeutics.

The essay is very interesting and must be studied with due attention.

The Key-points of Constitution are:

* The constitution is the habitual state of the patient.

* Constitutional characteristics may be reflected in the symptomatology if they become

exaggerated in the course of the illness.

* Prescriptions may be based on the consitutional similimum when it corresponds to the

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clinical similimum, or in the absence of a clinical similimum because the patient is

symptom-

free or the clinical picture is indistinct.

* A constitutional prescription should not be made if it conflicts with the current clinical

picture.

* It is not always possible to identify the constitutional picture of an individual.

* Constitutional characteristics may become subsumed in the clinical picture of chronic

illness.

4. Constitution: Views from Homeopathy and Psychiatry

GAYLORD, SA., DAVIDSON, J. (BHJ,87,3/1998)

The notion that individuals differ in their physical and psychical make-up and that

these differences predispose them to various illnesses, is found throughout medical

history in various healing traditions. In this paper, the authors address the use of the

concept of ‘constitution’ and ‘constitutional type’ in Homeopathy, as well as in

Psychiatry, and describe an approach towards validating the existence of such types in the

population.

5. The Question of the ‘constitutional’ Remedy

VITHOULKAS George (BHJ,87,3/1998)

In this interesting article VITHOULKAS discusses as to what constitutes the

‘constitutional’ remedy. He says that we might define a constitutional remedy as the

main remedy that will benefit the patient most. But such a statement has no meaning

apart from indicating that there is one remedy that is always indicated at a certain stage of

pathology for each patient and such a remedy should be found and prescribed in order to

get the most benefit for the patient. He gives an illustrative case.

6. Beitrag zur Entstehung des “Heringschen Gesetzes”. (Contribution to the genesis of the

“Hering’s Law”)

LUCAE, C. (ZKH,42,2/1998)

Besides the Law of Similars “Hering’s Law” is often described as an important part of

the homeopathic theory. There are already analogous ideas in the writings of

HAHNEMANN. HERING was the first to formulate concrete rules “Law of Order”. The

term “Hering’s Law” was introduced by KENT and the rule was described as an

universally valid dogma. In this connection, the influence of SWEDENBORG’s

philosophy upon KENT played an important role.

7. Konstitution und Typologie in der Homöopathie (Constitution and Typology in

Homeopathy)

CZECH, B. (ZKH,42,4/1998)

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Within the homeopathic system, constitutional approaches are not only controversial

but also very heterogeneous. This has its roots in the historical development of the

homeopathic system In order to get a better classification of the different constitutional

approaches, a surveyof the results of a historical dissertation in medicine concerning these

problems, is given. First, an analysis of HAHNEMANN’s system with regard to

constitutional thinking. Then a description of the doctrine of Eduard von GRAUVOGL,

who was the initiator of homeopathic constitutional thoughts. Finally a look at the

support of the constitutional approach within Homeopathy by modern allopathic

constitutional systems at the beginning of the 20th Century.

8. Hahnemanns Miasmen und Organon § 3 (HAHNEMANN’s Miasms and Organon §

3)

KLUNKER, W. (ZKH,42,5/1998)

Three basic issues of Homeopathy in Chronic Diseases are dealt with:

1. HAHNEMANN’s genuine Homeopathy, which has, in contrast to empiric medicine, a

law-like connection between drugs and diseases (healing certainty)

2. Miasms as a historic problem and also as a problem relating to practice.

3. § 3 of the Organon as the basis of the healing of chronic diseases through genuine

Homeopathy.

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MATERIA MEDICA

1. Asclepias syriaca - eine Arzneimittelprüfung (Asclepias syriaca - a Medicinal Proving)

MÜLLER, R. (AHZ, 243,5&6/1998)

The background and context of a homeopathic potentisation of a plant remedy at the

exact location of the location of the plant itself, Asclepias syriaca, in Hungary are

represented. The double-blind medicinal proving done after this and the evaluation of it

are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of different proving-designs are also

discussed. Particularly of interest are the significance of following HAHNEMANN’s

instructions and pure attention to the symptoms without speculative influences.

One who is trained to be a homeopath must have deep and thorough understanding of

the homeopathic medicinal proving and correlate it with his multiple activity in the

practical field.

2. The Cycle of Vipera

HERSCU Paul (NEJH,7,1/1998)

Paul HERSCU has evolved a method of study of a remedy; it is called Cycle and

Segments. HERSCU says that this method helps understand the fullest expression of a

remedy, a method which encompasses all aspects of the study of Materia Medica. It also

flushes out the remedy picture by showing the many ways in which a patient can manifest

an illness. The full cycle enables one to see the entire pattern of a patient’s illness and the

segments within the cycle group the Materia Medica information into units of related

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symptoms. This method has been well described in his book Stramonium. In this article

the remedy Vipera is studied in this manner.

3. A Taxonomy of Homeopathic Snakes

THOMPSON Michael (NEJH,7,1/1998)

The author has published a new Taxonomy for venomous snakes used in

Homeopathy.

4. Loxosceles reclusa, the Brown Recluse Spider Proving

KLEIN Louis (NEJH,7,2/1998)

This is a proving report of the spider Loxosceles reclusa. Details of the date of the

provings, the numebr of provers, etc., the order of appearance of the symptoms, etc. have

not been given, but only a ‘synopsis’ of the proving symptoms. It is also not clear

whether the symptoms have been verified by cures. [Please see QHD, The

symptoms of envenomation by this spider has been has been put into a ‘schema’ form by

M.S.BONNET and published in the BHJ,

5. Korrektur eines Symptoms von Cannabis sativa in HAHNEMANNs Reine Arznei-

mittellehre (Correction of a Cannabis sativa symptom in HAHNEMANN’s Materia

Medica Pura)

REIS Stefan (ACD,6,1/1997)

As the title suggests the author suggests a correction to two symptoms in the Pure

Materia Medica. These symptoms are Symptom No.89: “Vomiting of a slimy bitter-

tasting water; at the same time a scraping in the throat, followed by stupid feeling and

confusion of the head in the occiput.” [Ts. Hb.]

Symptom No.16: “Throbbing pain that extends forwards into the right temple; at the

same time a warmth about the head; the cheeks are red and hot; in the warmth the nausea

increases. [Ts. Hb.]

HAHNEMANN has taken these symptoms from HARTLAUB & TRINKS Reine

Arzneimittellehre (1828 - 31). These symptoms have come from the Proving of

Dr.SCHÖNKE. The symptoms actually are: “Vomiting of a slimy, bitter tasting water, at

the same time a scraping in the throat. Later on a stupid feeling and confusion in the

head, in the occiput throbbing pain, which extends to the right temple; at the same time a

warmth about the head; the cheeks are red and hot; in the warmth the nausea increases.”

6. Über kleine und große Arzneimittel sowie einleitende Bemerkungen zur

Arzneimittelprüfung

von Latrodectus mactans (Observations on the proving of a small and big medicine -

Latrodectus mactans)

REIS Stefan, TERLINDEN Michael (ACD,6,2&3/1997)

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A medicine is small or big according to the grade of understanding. It is also from a

well-documented thorough Proving. Latrodectus mactans is a small remedy because it

has been known only through its toxicological symptms.

Complete proving symptoms, numbering 227, from the Pacific Coast Journal of

Homeopathy, Vol.44, 1933, pages 308-326 are given, translated from the English to

German.

7. Klinische Bestätigungen einiger kleinerer Arzneimittel (Clinical confirmations of some

small

remedies)

FARRINGTON Harvey (ACD,6,3/1997)

This is a German translation of the clinical confirmations of some small remedies by

Dr. Harvey FARRINGTON. It will be useful to read this and underline the ‘clinically

confirmed’ symptoms in one’s Materia Medica.

8. Fagopyrum esculentum

REIS Stefan (ACD,6,4/1997)

This remedy is much under used and it remains a ‘small’ remedy may be because it

does not find place in HERING’s Guiding Symptoms.

The author has highlighted this valuable remedy with the proving given in Edward

Pollock ANSHUTZ’s New, Old and Forgotten Remedies.

9. Der homöopathische Selbstversuch (The homeopathic self-experiment)

BLEUL, G, (ZKH,42,3/1998)

The homeopathic self-experiment is drug proving on one-self. The principles of such

a ‘Proving’, the methodology and progress of the Proving, and the recognition of the

proving symptoms are described. It is advisable to do self-experimentation at the

beginning of the education of Homeopathy, but it is also good to carry it on as one’s

continued study.

10. Capsicum - eine unfreiwillige Arzneimittelprüdunf (Capsicum - an involuntary

Proving)

FUCKERT, M. (ZKH,2,5/1998)

After handling some Capsicum pods some partly violent symptoms, physical and

mental apeared. Most of these symptoms could be verified with the extant Materia

Medica. Some symptoms however, were entirely new.

11. Die charakteristischen Symptome von Arsenicum album nach Clemens von

Bönninghausen (Characteristic symptoms of Arsenicum album according to Clemens

von

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BOENNINGHAUSEN)

JANSEN, A. (ZKH,42,6/1998)

Clemens von BOENNINGHAUSEN was much respected not only by

HAHNEMANN but also by HERING, JAHR, LIPPE, ALLEN and others. Besides

different repertories in 1836 he published a condensed Materia Medica under the title

“Characteristics and Main Actions”. With further development of the “characteristic

symptoms” which he considered to be of very great significance he proposed to publish

later a book “Physiognomik” (Physiognomy) in which the “characteristic symptoms”

would be incorporated. Unfortunately, such a book was not published. In the course of

his studies of the material available in the Institute of the History of Medicine of the

Robert Bosch Foundation, Stuttgart,. the author found manuscripts of

BOENNINGHAUSEN which have not been published. One such manuscript in the

handwriting of BOENNINGHAUSEN was of Arsenicum album which evidently seemed

to be intended to be published in the “Physiognomik”. These “characteristics” are given

in this article.

Arsenicum album. Antipsoric.

Agg. according to time: Evening., Night, After midnight, Periodically.

Agg. according to position and circumstances: from being alone, from physical exertion,

being erect, after undressing, after suppressed eruptions, from light, touch, after

movement (while resting after the earlier severe movement, from abuse of China, in the

evening twilight, from external pressure, on getting wet, before falling asleep, on

uncovering, from vomiting, from getting chilled, on waking, after the meal, from riding

in cars, ships, from damp houses, before, during and after fever, on walking fast, from

anger, from anger with anxiety - from different pleasures: from Beer, Brandy, Butter,

Vinegar, Greasy, chilled, spiritus drinks, spoiled cheese, Cold things, Milk, Fruits,

Pepper, Salty, Sour, Tobacco, chewing tobacco, cold water, Wine, sour Wine, spoiled

sausages (Sausage poison), in Vaults, old age, on coughing, from cold, from entering into

cold, from cold air, from damp air, after cold drinks, on becoming cold, in children, from

laughing, on running, on lying, - on the back, - on the painful side, - head low, - on damp

floors, from inhaling cold air, from spoiling the stomach, from anthrax poisoning, in new

moon, after lying down, from sneezing, from Glanders poisoning, loss of vital fluids, at

the beginning of sleep, during sleep, after sleep, from snake bite, during catarrh, during

vertigo, during sweat, on sitting bent, for drunkards, from talk of others, from ascending,

during stool, after stool, from change of temperature, from drinking after - from drinking

fast, from turning about in bed, from burns, in Wind, in Winter.

12. Books rather than people - Baryta sulphurica

ZAREN Ananda (HL,10,4/1997)

This is an interesting study of Baryta sulphurica. Differential diagnosis of Baryta

sulphurica, Baryta carbonica and Bufo are also given. The entire picture of Baryta sulph.

in this study comprises of mental and behavioral; no physical symptoms are discussed.

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13. Signature of Thuja

PUDIL Petr, and SÁDLO Jiri (HL,10,4/1997)

“Some poetic parallels’ of Thuja”.

14. I can’t take any more

JOHNSTON Linda (HL,11,1/1998)

In this second part of Ambra grisea, the author presents another case. She concludes

summarising the characteristics of this remedy: Chronic conditions as well as situational

problems can be addressed with Ambra grisea. We should think of this remedy when

there are conditions of overwork, worries about busines or home, business failure or

money problems. Most characteristic, is the aetiology, of the death of a relation or

several relatives in a short period of time. Ambra grisea has a special relationship with

the family. They are very attached to their family to the exclusion of outsiders. Their

attention is focused inside their clan, not on the world at large. This is the reason that the

death of a family member is such a devastating event for Ambra grisea. It has symptoms

such anxiety, restlessness or even fainting from speaking, after conversation or in

company. They just do not like the social life. Ambra grisea often occurs in old age,

with weak memory, forgetfulness and dullness.

15. Sepia dans tous ses etats (Sepia in all its states)

VICTOOR, Jacques (RBH, 29,2/1998)

A synthetic and clear view of Sepia, helping us see the different faces of the remedy.

The remedy is studied under three headings: Sepia who is well, Sepia who has toppled,

Sepia who is sick. The repertorial rubrics are studied to understand Sepia. Finally a

small case of a woman of 33 years who secretly had an abortion at the age of 22. She has

held all this against her parents but hasn’t expressed it. She was operated at the age of 31

for uterine synechia and after which her periods stopped and she was consequently treated

“psycho-somatically”. She cried from anger. She holds it all against the world and said “I

am not mad”. She withdraws into herself. This attitude has brought in problems with her

husband. Obsessed by death, sterility, broods about it, worries about recovering, has

attacks of hysteria. Startles for nothing, weeps, clenches her jaws, can see only her

problem, always feels cold.

The following rubrics were taken and the remedy Sepia 200 K was given, and six

months after the dose she was much better, had made up with her husband... and was 3

months pregnant!!!

Secretive, Aversion family, Reproaches others.

Ailments from suppressed anger

Ailments from Scorned being/Mortification

Silent Grief

Aversion Husband

Fear of sterility, death, Dwells,

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Despair of Recovery, Hysteria.

16.Etude de Sepia (A study of Sepia)

De GROOTE, Filip (RBH, 29, 2/1998)

A detailed study of Sepia, a deep study of the materia medicas and a lot of personal

experience. Both the French and English texts are given side by side.

17. Iridium Metallicum

COLIN, Ph. (RBH, 29, 2/1998)

A study of a relatively new remedy, a synthesis of the material in the known materia

medicas and the proving by J. Sherr. A remedy which can be compared to Platina, with

its sexual excitation, its parasthesia, its sensation of being enlarged or sensation of things

smaller than they are in reality, the left ovarian pains. In Iridium there is a high ambition,

but with a fear of taking the final step, empathy and desire to communicate and a desire to

be understood which is not there in Platina. It is a remedy which can be tried which the

person makes you think of Platina, but who does not have the complete Platina

personality.

18 Ferrum Metallicum

SAELENS, Daniel (RBH, 29, 1/1998)

A detailed study of Ferrum metallicum, its chemical and physical properties,

deficiencies, excesses and homeopathic symptomatology.

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THERAPEUTICS

1. Ranula

EICHLER R. (AHZ,243,4/1998)

An eight-month-old child with a Ranula. University hospital proposed to surgically

remove it under total anaesthesia.

The ‘totality’ pointed to Mercurius solubulis and it was given in the XM potency.

Within ten days the Ranula went away.

2. Sofortmaßnahmen bei Verbrennungen und Erfrierungen (Immediate measures in Burns

and

Frostbites)

MOMMERTZ, H. (AHZ,243,5/1998)

The immediate cooling of a Burn and to warm a Frostbite are in acordance with the

homeopathic simile-principle and are not allopathic suppressions.

3. Zwei Stramoniumfälle in der Kinderheilkunde (Two Stramonium cases in Paediatrics)

RICHTER,O., HADULLA, M.M., GUTBERLET, B. (AHZ,243,6/1998)

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Two cases of children with aggressive disorders and desire to beat are treated with

Stramonium. The remedy was given on the individual similarity, according to the Law of

Similars. The relevant rubrics and interpretation are also discussed.

4. A Case of a Lyme related Neuropathy

MALERBA Larry (NEJH,7,1/1998)

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness associated with the spirochete Borrelia

burgdorferi. Lyme disease can be a multisystemic infection that can manifest in skin,

neurologic, rheumatologic, and cardiac illness. The hallmark of early Lyme is a skin rash

called erythema migrans which occurs in 50-80% of cases, and is characterized by a

painless, expanding, erythematous, annular macular lesion which is usually solitary.

48-year-old married woman had been bitten one month earlier on the right side of the

face by an unidentified bug resulting in a large red wound. Shortly thereafter her menses

abruptly ceased 2 days its onset. This was followed the next day by the acute onset of a

headache in the left occiput and in the left eye which was worse from ‘stepping’. CAT

scan of the head nothing remarkable. Neurologist diagnosed Trigeminal neuralgia.

Headache continued to extend from the left occiput to the left eye and was worse from

standing up, stepping, noise and light, and better from lying with her head back. Pain

pounding and both eyes felt sore. The strongest modality was that her face was

exquisitely sensitive bilaterally to any touch at all. Her ears and TMJ areas also hurt,

worse from any touch.

She developed a left-sided facial paresis. Could only weakly raise the left eyebrow,

and could not fully close the eye. Speech slurred because of numbness of the left side of

her tongue. Spigelia 30 twice daily for two days, was given.

She began to improve and she said that the results of her Lyme test titer was positive.

A lumbar puncture was proposed. Spigelia 200 was given. She improved very well.

She was, however apprehensive over the possibility of not taking the antibiotic

Doxycycline; it was therefore agreed that she may take the Doxycycline as prescribed.

She remained well.

This case also illustrates the dilemma often faced by the patient who is getting

conflicting advice coming from her allopathic and homeopathic practitioners. Clearly

she responded nicely to the remedy and even when almost completely resolved from a

serious neurological manifestation of Lyme she still felt compelled to take the antibiotic.

In this case her recovery was solely due to the remedy and thankfully the antibiotic didn’t

set her back at all.

5. Ticked off by a Tick

MALERBA Larry (NEJH,7,1/1998)

47-year-old married woman with diarrhea after undergoing treatment by an allergist

an year before for sensitivity for bee stings. While remedies Calcarea carbonica,

Sulphur did help, an acute Lyme disease diagnosed led to the prescription of Apis

mellifica which restored her fully.

This case demonstrates clearly how Homeopathy treats the person and not the disease.

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6. Lyme with the desire to kill

ROTUNDO Beth (NEJH,7,1/1998)

The author’s son suffered from Lyme disease. His condition was such that ELISA test

used to diagnose Lyme showed that he had “irreversible damage to his knee and elbow

joints and would never be able to walk normally again”. A careful analysis indicated

Mercurius (the boy was difficult to please and was constantly crying, screaming, hitting,

biting, spitting and attacking his baby sister; he also had irresistable desire to kill) and the

remedy brought speedy restoration of health to such an extent that “within one year of

treatment he won first place in his class for the President’s Physical Fitness Run and to

this day is an amazing athelete without any physical limitations”.

The town where the author lived has one of the highest incidence of Lyme disease in

the country. Many of the town’s 2,000 people use Homeopathy and there has been much

success in treating Lyme disease with homeopathic remedies. She says “We have

achieved amazing results treating the disease and denying it any further development by

following the routine: first day Ledum 200; Second day Hypericum 200; Third day Lyme

nosode 30 once daily for 10 days. . . . . I have recommended this ‘routine’ to over 100

people and not one of them reported back to me any further development of symptoms . .

.”

7. A Sub-acute Case of Lyme Disease

GUESS George (NEJH,7,1/1998)

40-year-old woman diagnosed four months earlier with Lyme disease and has received

anti-biotic treatment with a lessening of the severity of her complaints. She gave no

history of a tick bite or the typical ECM rash. Her first sign of illness was the sudden

onset of pain and stiffness in her legs such that she could hardly walk. The soles felt raw.

Calves hurt excruciatingly when she walked and even more so when the first stopped

walking. Her Lyme disease tests were positive. While she improved initially with the

anti-biotic treatment, at the end of the treatment the symptoms recurred, similar to the

onset of the illnesss - nausea, fatigue, anorexia, aching in her legs and knees which was

worse riding a bike and bending her knees. Leg muscles very sore. For a while the

herbal treatment when the symptoms improved, but on discontinuing it, the symtoms

returned.

She felt frustrated and wanted to strike out at someone (as when she couldn’t find

something); she had been “mean” to a man at a store. In the preceding few days she had a

sensation as if “a veil were over her, over her personality.” She felt like “complaining

about her disease to a friend”. Heat intolerant. Craved Yogurt, Potatoes, aversion to

spicy food.

Taking into account her confessed spitefulness, irritability, “meanness”, her strong

desire to complain about her illnes, heat sensitivity and menstrual aggravation, Lachesis

M, single dose was given. Within one day of taking the remedy her myalgic symptoms,

nausea, fatigue and irritability were quickly relieved and have not relapsed until the time

reporting this case now.

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8. Trigeminal Neuralgia and Palpitations from Lyme Disease

FINE Howard (NEJH,7,1/1998)

Lyme disease was first recognised around the small town of Lyme, Connecticut in

1975. Since then it has appeared in over half ot he States, especially in the Northeastern

U.S. It is caused by a spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is spread by the bite of

the deer tick Ixodes dammin. Approximately 75% of patients with Lyme have an early

skin lesion known as Erythema chronicum migrans. This lesion starts as a red macule or

papule, usually on the proximal portion of an extremity or on the thigh, buttock or axilla,

that expands, often with central clearing, (bull’s eye).

24-year-old registered nurse. She had started getting tired and achy and then she

began to get shooting pain on the left side of her head in the jaw area, behind the ear and

in the temple. A Lyme test done later was positive. She was started on Doxycycline and

a repeat of the test few weeks later showed that it was more positive.Tegretol helped for

sometime. At times she had very strong heart palpitations, “like my heart is in my

throat.” She was tired all the time, but managed to work full-time until few weeks ago.

Very sensitive to cold weather. Liked ice cream, frozen yogurt and spicy foods. Drooled

in her sleep. She had a strong fear of flying, dreams of being in a plane crash, and some

fear of heights.

Spigelia 30 in plussed doses was prescribed and she went on improving. (Lesson: as

long as there are individualizing symptoms in a patient, Homeopathy can work for

virtually any known condition.)

9. Treating Pertussis with Homeopathy - Three Cases

THOMPSON Greg (NEJH,7,1/1998)

Case 1: An eight-year old boy with whooping cough; the peculiarity with this boy was

that: he was intensely angry since a week before the whooping cough; it included

violence and swearing when he was told ‘no’ to any request. Normally he was a sweet

and compliant child. He also had mouth full of aphthous ulcers, before his respiratory

symptoms appeared, but he was treated for rectal sores with an antibiotic for presumptive

diagnosis of Impetigo at the anus.

He was given Nitric acid 30, four times a day and within 24 hours and the rectal sore

and aphthae made their return three days after starting therapy and then subsided.

Case 2: In another case the cough was going on since few months; it seemed to be

related to a vaccination. The paroxysms of cough were with gagging, retching and

vomiting. Belladonna in high potency was repeated to calm the cough and improve the

behavior. Over the next two years either the temper would flare or the cough would

recur, both responding quickly to Belladonna. After these two years the patient finaly got

a juicy cough that for all purposes looked the same but it stubbornly refused to respond to

Belladonna. New symptoms: horrible fear of being left alone and the need to be held.

Stramonium did not help. The cough was in and around winter, it appeared to follow

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vaccination, and the child’s mood: repertorization brough Sepia to the fore and the

remedy given in 200. The response was dramatic. Cough, fear, violence, all disappeared.

Case 3: A classic local outbreak of Pertussis in a community. A ten-year old boy with

whooping cough. The boy had been teasing very badly their dog (a Great dane) recently.

Before this there was a huge fight with his biological father and this had affected him

very much. Since then he has not been normal. The cough was tearing, exposure to

temperatures above 50 degrees aggravated. Even though the temperature was very low

his window had to be kept open. Arnica montana 30 q.i.d. stopped all vomiting with

cough in 24 hours.

10. Myalgic Encephalitis

HOOVER Todd (NEJH,7,1/1998)

59-year-old woman. 20 years ago she developed a flu-like illnes. She developed

photophobia and difficulty finding words. It became increasingly difficult to move “as if

she was run over by a truck.” Her body seemed very heavy. Subsequently she developed

Erythema Nodosum with approximately 18 nodules on her legs, dark red and very painful

which however eventually disappeared. The chills, sweats, photophobia, stabbing

headaches in the temples, and extreme fatigue persisted intermittently until the present

time. She is confined to the house since several years, much of the time in bed, due to

extreme weakness. Periodic worsenings include progressive heaviness of the body,

especially the extremities. Arms are too tired to lift. Sleeping upto about 23 hours per

day requiring assistance to eat and go to the bathroom. Sleep is heavy with stertorous

breathing. Waking due to headaches, severe, one-sided and associated with nausea and

vomiting. Sensitivity to light, noise, voices and jar Pain in joints and muscles. Frequent

dry cough as well as dry eyes and mouth. Desire for tropical/refreshing fruits, olive oil

and brown rice, averse to animal fats and butter, aggravated by dairy products.

Fear of heights and of becoming poor. Has strong desire to help others, always tries to

stay optimistic. She has two grown children and is currently separated from her husband.

Impression: physically weak but mentally clear and bright.

Careful analysis and repertorization indicated the remedy Onosmodium virginianum

M. She began to improve with this single dose, over a period of few months. Subsequent

follow-up awaited.

An excellent case study as to how careful analysis and repertorization can do. A so-

called small remedy - Onosmodium - could bring about a great recovery in such a

crippling disease.

11. Three Cases of severe Dermatitis of the Legs and Feet.

SUBOTNIK Steven J. (NEJH,7,1/1998)

Case 1: 65-year-old woman with complaints of hyperkeratosis palmaris and plantaris.

She compained of Arthritis all over, mild to annoying in nature. Her past medical history

included Hysterectomy, Arthritis in the knees, swollen legs with venous stasis and

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dermatitis. She was widowed. Sulphur 12x b.i.d. and she went on to improve. This was

followed by Vipera 30c then 9c, lastly 200c. 9c as needed.

Case 2: 84-year-old woman with history swollen painful lower legs and ankles for the

past years Legs and ankles had swollen painful sores on them. Skin dry, itchy and

flaky. Legs worse hanging them down and better elevated. The legs so swollen that she

felt ‘as if it will burst’. Vipera 30c, 92 two per day, and she began to improve; after

seven months Vipera 9c b.d. and then 200c. Improved very well. She was advised to take

Vipera 9c, as needed.

Case 3: A cousin of the above patient, never well since vaccination. Headaches, low

energy, poor sleep, restless, poor concentration. Legs became swollen and red with

burning, hot dermatitis and flaky skin. Worse warm, beter cool. Much worse hanging

down and better elevated. Bursting sensation. Thuja 200.

Everything better except skin and legs. Skin looks and feels dirty. Feels very chilly.

Psorinum 200.

Skin not as dirty but still feel bursting and itchiness, still red. Vipera 9, as needed, if

getting worse. About two months later Vipera 200, 9, as needed if relapse.

Comments: Vipera essence: blood vesels and veins are inflamed. Worse legs hanging

down. Sensation as if legs would burst. Nervous and fidgety. Enlarged, plethoric,

painful veins. Dead skin peeling.

12. A Vipera Case

THOMPSON Michael (NEJH,7,1/1998)

71-year-old lady with complaint of recent nosebleed, from the left nostril. Shivery and

dreadfully cold after the noseblood. Left hand colder than the right; morning when she

woke up felt as if bands around her ankles. Felt hot in cheeks. Lot of belching; frequent

urination. She suffered nosebleed years ago. A metallic taste she had was gone; sweating

at night which she used to complain of was also gone. Sighs a lot. Clenches her teeth

involuntarily and her neck would become red, maybe, with some swelling and heat.

These symptoms are aggravated after she is exposed to dampness in the garden, with

shivering, cold feet at night, etc.

Vipera 30 once a day, four months later 200 twice a week, further five months later

1M.

13. A Case of Giardiasis

FARRUGIA Lyn (NEJH,7,1/1998)

An 8-year-old boy with Giardiasis, history of vomiting since as a newborn.

Magnesium carbonicum chosen on the totality of the symptoms, cured. (Mind, Anger,

violent; Forsaken; Fear; something will happen; Anxiety, sleep, before; Vomiting,

General, after eating; Stool putrid odor, Food, sour, acids.)

14. The Treatment of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak: Two cases

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KREISBERG Joel (NEJH,7,1/1998)

A case of a 43-year-old woman with Poison Ivy cured with Sanguinaria 30, 200, M.

Another 30-year-old woman with Poison Ivy Graphites 200

15. My Personal Experiences with Poison Oak

BARR Roger C. (NEJH,7,1/1998)

The author discusses the difficulties in finding the right rmedy in his own case for

Poison Ivy.

16. Root Canal and Homeopathy

STEPHENSON David L.(NEJH,7,1/1998)

This brief article discusses the long-term health of the patient undergoing root canal

surgery. Two cases are also given. In one case Magnesium carbonicum helped one to get

over very quickly the severe pain after root canal surgery; in another case a root canal

surgery was proposed but Magnesium carbonicum relieved the suffering and there was no

need for the root canal treatment.

17.Seizures and Romance Novels

GRUBER Frank (NEJH,7,2/1998)

A 42-year-old female mildly retarded with complaint of epileptic seizures and she was

on Tegretol 400 mg. since three years. However the medication did not control the

seizures. The seizure started at 14 years age right after menarche. She also has scoliosis.

She read a lot of romance novels. With Bufo she began to improve and needed much

lesser Tegretol.

18. Meniere’s Diseases

HOOVER Todd (NEJH,7,2/1998)

74-year-old woman with chief complaint of Tinnitus. It has been debilitating. It

started 5 months ago with a loud roaring in both ears. Diagnosed Meniere’s disease.

History of hay fever and allergies; hypertension; hives. Fastidious, practical, and

mechanical. Angers easily from interruption and can be quite stern and impatient. Has

used China salicylatum on the advice of a friend.

Salicylic acid 12 once daily for one month. After one month 30% better. Salicylic acid

200 one dose and three months later 70% better. After one year all tinnitus and hearing

loss resolved and she began experiencing increased urticaria periodically and increasing

reflux symptoms. Nux vomica 12 daily for 2 weeks with good results.

19. A Simple Remedy

BLOOM Rena (NEJH,7,2/1998)

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GW, a 12 month old baby boy, a surviving triplet, from a complicated IVF pregnancy

born three months premature. GW was hospitalised for 11 weeks, on a ventilator, where

he developed both staphylococcal and streptococcal infections treated with antibiotics.

He had retinal detachment, which was better following two surgeries. Gastric reflux,

treated with Cimetidine.

GW developed enlargement of the head size. CT scan revealed a brain abscess and a

cyst. A craniotomy done and the abscess extracted surgically. Began to develop seizures.

Prescribed Phenobarbitol 10 cc/day.

Despite the anti-epileptic drugs he continued to have seizures. The cyst was not

draining on its own. Another surgery done to drain the cyst.

He slept on his abdomen with legs tucked under and buttocks in the air. Head wobbly.

With suitable diet regimen, and the fact that the eiplepsy came on after the surgery, the

case was worked out with the repertory. Arnica 30 prescribed three times a day, liquid

dilution

Improvement began with the first day itself; five days later the mother informed that

the baby was seizure-free for the first time. He is irritable as he was before the seizures

began. Arnica was stopped. Two months later he was still seizure free. CT scan was

normal. The child was weaned off Vigabatrin and she had an hour-long seizures and was

put on chewable Dilantin. The child was now walking, somethng the parents thought he

would ever do.

20. Ticky, Twitchy and Bossy: The Case of an Ignatia Girl

ROTHENBERG Amy (NEJH,7,2/1998)

A nine-year-old girl with constant sniffs, developed twitching of the wings of the nose

which became bad to worse and then blinking of the eyelids - all pointed to ‘tic’. The

child was bossy, insisted in having her way, will go into tantrums and never give up no

matter what the consequence.

Ignatia 200 one dose and she began to improve; she needed a repetition when she got

a mild sore throat when the nose twitches returned mildly. Three years follow-up:

remains well.

21. Homeopathy: Medicine of Last Resort

MESSER Steven (NEJH,7,2/1998)

This is a very interesting case. It is not unusual for a homeopath to be approached as

a “last resort”, in fact when the case is declared “hopeless”.

In this case, narrated in detail, of a man in hospital following his ‘eleventh intracranial

bleed’. The Internist in the hospital said that nothing could be done, he was past the stage

when even ‘miracles’ could happen. The prognosis was grave indeed. However, a

homeopathic prescription was made and the patient began to improve. Homeopathic

remedies as called for were given and patient saved. The case shows that a prescription

on HAHNEMANN’s guide-lines produces wonderful results; and that it is possible to

integrate with the conventional medi-care. In spite of recurrent allopathic and surgical

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interventions, some of them quite invasive, this patient was able to respond well to each

homeopathic prescription.

22. Finding a Smaller Remedy: A Case of Facial Neuralgia

BLOESY Bernhard (NEJH,7,2/1998)

The author explains his working of a somewhat difficult case, with the RADAR- VES.

and how he came to a so-called ‘small’ renedy - Valeriana, which improved the patient.

23. A Case of Tourette’s Syndrome

GREENBERG Alan (NEJH,7,2/1998)

30-year-old male with Tourette’s Syndrome. He “is overwhelmed by health problems.

I have Tourette’s Syndrome. Also, I am obssessive-compulsive and I have Psoriasis. I

am struggling to function normaly. I want to be successful, have autonomy, but I had to

quit my job at the University library where I was shelving books, it was just too much

pressure.” He has constant tics; his body does not have a still moment. He punches

himself hard, facial gestures and ritualistic touches. Since three months he is using Luvos

300 mg. He has low self-esteem. Says that his thinking is split. He says ritualistic

phrases in his head. His tics tend to be on the right. His tics are as if he was throwing

something out of his body. Thinks that he will be contaminated.

Thuja 200. Five weeks later: tics were reduced dramatically. His overall perception of

himself was much better. Psoriasis stayed at the same, may be worse.

Further few weeks later: “I am doing o.k.”; feels tics are at least 60% better. Less

obssessive thoughts.

At some point after this he was given a dose of Carcinosin 200 which seemed to be a

mistake. He relapsed almost 100%. So, again Thuja 200, and again improvement. For

the first time in his life the symptoms are 80% better. Treatment still on.

24. I want to just kill myself: A Case of Tarentula hispanica

ROBINSON Monica (NEJH,7,2/1998)

An 18-year-old girl with low self-esteem, wanting to commit suicide. She has tried it

several times by cutting her wrists, by hanging, but everytime her mother has saved her.

She will crouch in a corner of her room for long time; play guitar. Put on music and

dance for hours until she tires and then lie down and sleep. Her parents had separated and

she wanted her father. She says that she felt when she cut her wrists, forearm with razor.

Tarentula hispanica M, and she began to improve. The remedy was repeated twice

25. Severe Eczema: A Case for LM Potencies

HOOVER Todd, A. (NEJH,7,2/1998)

A three-year-old girl with obstinate dry Eczema. Homeopathic medicines have not

helped much. Several remedies were tried. She was Sulphur and she received the

remedy in various potencies over ten times by the author as well as the homeopaths

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before. However, after the same remedy was began in the LM potency improvement

started and the child became free from Eczema.

26. Thoughts on the Treatment of Seizure Disorders

HERSCU Paul (NEJH,7,2/1998)

This is a lecture which Paul HERSCU gave in the 1991 IFH Case Conference.

HERSCU has developed a classification aproach for treating seizure disorders with

Homeopathy. This classification system involves three categories:

1. Patients who have seizures with an unknown cause. Idiopathic seizures. CAT scan and

EEG are normal. Many people with seizures fall into this category.

2. Patients for whom there is a reason for the seizure activity such as injury, scar tissue or

tumor.

3. Patients with seizures where there is an underlying metabolic or genetic problem and

the seizures are only part of a larger symptom-complex.

Thoughts on remedy selection for the different classifications:

Group 1.The symptoms of the seizures are not so severe, not so striking. For the vast

majority of these patients, their other symptoms are clearly those of a polychrest. Give

the polychrest.

Group 2. These patients may also need a polychrest, however, the more severe the

seizures are, the more likely they will need a more intense remedy. Perhaps there are

some key symptoms of the polychrest missing, and some good confirming symptoms of a

smaller remedy. Keep in mind, that is important to base the prescription on the general

state of the patient rather than just the seizure itself. Remedies aimed strictly at the

seizure tend to fail. If you are giving a non-polychrest remedy, i.e. a remedy which

appears to have a smaller sphere of influence, one that is geared very specifically to

neurologic complaints, the patient should exhibit symptoms of that remedy beyond only

its seizure symptoms; you would want to see some confirmatory symptoms outside the

neurological ones. If you find such symptoms then you can feel confident prescribing a

‘seizure remedy’ first such as Cuprum, Stramonium, etc. Give one dose of a 200c. Don’t

worry about drugs antidoting the remedy.

Group 3. In these patients, you will often need a remedy known for seizures. You may

need to go through a succession of remedies such as Tuberculinum, Medorrhinum,

Stramonium. Don’t be quick to change the reemdy, but don’t be afraid to, either. You

may need to start with the polychrest and go to more severe remedies, or vice versa. Give

the lowest possible potency that will do the trick so then you won’t run out of potencies.

Three case reports follow.

27. A Study of Remedies prescribed at Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital

KAYNE Steven, BEATTIE Neil (BHJ,87,4/1998)

In order to determine prescribing trends, data on the numbers of homeopathic

prescriptions in a winter month in four years were collected at the Glasgow Homeopathic

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Hospital. The level of experience of prescribing doctors were also calculated. The most

commonly prescribed medicine was Natrum muriaticum, the most frequently used

dilution was 200 c.

28. How I treat Irritable Bowel Disease: A Survey of 25 consecutive patients

GRAY Janet (BHJ,87,4/1998)

The syndrome of irritable bowel disease and its conventional treatment is reviewed.

The contribution of Homeopathy in the treatment of this condition is discussed and a

retrospective survey of 25 patients with irritable bowel disease treated with Homeopathy

is presented. Some illlustrative case histories are given.

29. The Ammonia remedies: their homeopathic use in head injuries and other head

conditions

RICHARDSON Cornelia (BHJ,87,4/1998)

The Ammonia remedies, derived from a gas, show distinct head symptoms, generally

characterized by a cerebral congestion, heaviness and confusion. Case experiments,

presenting with a similar symptomatology after a traumatic impact to the head, alerted to

the remedies’ use in head injuries. Ammonium carbonicum and Ammonium muriaticum

were found curative. Unlike the Natrum remedies, the Ammonia remedies have not been

specifically linked with this particular effect, although CLARKE’s Dictionary of

Practical Materia Medica describes the successful use of Ammonium picricum in head

injury.

The two cases are described and an overview of the Materia Medica of Ammonia

remedies is given, with special attention to head and face symptoms. Nerve-related head

symnptoms are also apparent in the Materia Medica.

Respiratory illness, often with a suffocative character, a diminished vitality, and

impeded circulatory functions are further typical manifestations of the Ammonia

compounds.

It is suggested to add, at least, Ammonium carbonicum, Ammonium muriaticum, and

Ammonium picricum to the repertory under the Section HEAD, Injuries of the head,

after. Entries can be listed in italics (second grade), and may even warrant bold

representation (highest grade) with further practical verification.

30. Einführung in die Methodik Clemens von BÖNNINGHAUSENs (Introduction to the

Method of Clemens von BOENNINGHAUSEN)

MÜLLER Bernhard (ACD,6,1-4/1997)

Although BOENNINGHAUSEN’s method has come alive again in the recent years, it

is surprising that the response has not been sufficient. A case of whooping cough treated

on this method was published in the ACD, 1/1996, so as to impress the practicability of

this method.

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The author now presents in four articles 1) the Characteristic symptom, 2) the

examination of the patient, and the choice of the remedy, 3) the ‘Genius’ of the remedy,

4) the course of the treatment.

A very interesting article which clarifies the difference between the methods of

HAHNEMANN and BOENNINGHAUSEN, and KENT. The relevance of the

BOENNINGHAUSEN method in today’s practice is also pointed out.

31. Eine “unähnliche Kunstkrankheit”

RECKERS Winfried (ACD,6,2/1997)

Through a practical case the author demonstrates the difference between a “dissimilar

artificial disease” and a “similar artificial disease”.

32. Ein Fall von Haarausfall (A Case of Haif-fall)

REIS Stefan (ACD,6,3/1997)

A 36-year-old woman who had undergone treatment with Sulphur three years ago for

hair-fall successfully, called again with a similar complaint.

Now her hair-fall was causing her much concern; feared that at this rate she will

become totally bald soon. Her hair was rather rough, hard ‘horny’. Some gray hairs were

also noticed. She clarified that she had been colouring her hair, her hair has been gray

since she was 21 years. She also suffered Bronchial Asthma, since eight months. She

had weakness of concentration, searches for words when talking. She also explained that

she had recently been suffering from mental stress since last eight weeks which could be

the cause for the hairfall!

Taking her totality including food desires and aversions (desire for Milk, aggravation

from Coffee), she was given Phosphoricum acidum Q6 (LM6) on July 12, 1997 and on

30 July she reported that she was totally well.

The author raises an interesting question in regard to this case. Does a remedy that is

being proved produce, if it is a food material, in the course of its Proving, a relative

aversion or desire for that foodstuff? If we examine the rubrics it is seen that Coffee and

Thea produced an aversion for Coffee, Tea, but no desire. But in the case of Allium cepa

and Tabacum desire is there but not aversion. Some remedies show polarities.like Nat-

m., Lac-d., lac-c. An interesting hypotheses is that if a ‘food’ or ‘nutrition’ remedy did

not produce either an aversion or desire in its Proving, it is possible that that remedy may

not have been proved deep enough.

33. Ein Fall für die Methodik Cyrus M.BOGER (A Case in Cyrus M.BOGER’s Method)

MEINHARD Christian (ACD,4/1997)

The author shows with practical case how one can speedily and with certainty select a

remedy through BOGER Method. Card Reprtory based on BOGER’s General analysis

is used. For example in this case: Cards selected: Thirstless, Motion amel., Winter agg.,

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Urinary organs, Blood vessels. Two remedies come: Puls., Sep. A study of the Materia

Medica confirms Pulsatilla.

34. Spezialistentum in der Homöopathie? (Specialities in Homeopathy?)

SRINIVASAN, K.S. (ZKH,42,2/1998)

There is no use in establishing ‘specialities’ in the area of Homeopathy. This

statement is supported by fundamental thoughts and a detailed account of casess, dealing

with the specialities of Orthopaedics, Surgery, Psychiatry, Endocrinology and

Dermatology. The author confronts expensive allopathic “specialist” treatment with the

efficacy of holistically acting Homeopathy. The value of Mezereum in cases of injury to

the Coccyx is emphasized.

35. Alltagsfälle im HNO-Bereich (Daily Practice in ENT)

KLUNKER, W. (ZKH,42,2/1998)

Five cases with regard to the ENT System observed in daily practice are reported by

the author. The cases cover Tonsillar hypertrophy with hardness of hearing; recurrent

colds with tonsil inflammation and hypertrophy; inner ear disease; and chronic Sinusitis.

Sulphur. In all the four cases desire for sweets was in high grade.

36. Migräne - Zur homöopathischen Behandlung der Chronischen Krankheit (Migraine -

Homeopathic Treatment of the Chronic Disease)

WEGENER, A. (ZKH,42,4/1998)

Migraine is a chronic disease which is not often easily treated in Homeopathy. It

therefore requires particularly pure homeopathic method. However, there are cases

where cures have been obtained or some amount of relief in some cases. In this

connection refer to § 149 of the Organon. The author discusses some important points in

this regard. The different values of the symptoms for the choice of remedy in Migraine

are demonstrated. BOENNINGHAUSEN is also well quoted. Four cases are presented.

37. Die homöopathische Krebsbehandlung unter Praxisbedingungen (The homeopathic

treatment of Cancer in actual Practice)

FRIEDRICH, U. (ZKH,42,4/1998)

One year-long homeopathic treatment of a 37-year-old female with a metastising

breast Carcinoma is presented.

39. Zur homöopathischen Krebsbehandlung (Homeopathic treatment of Cancer)

BAUER, E.A. (ZKH,42,4/1998)

A brief but very interesting article in which this experienced homeopathic physician

recounts some of his Cancer cases, during his early days of Practice, about 50 years ago.

He also recalls some cases of his teacher Dr.Pierre SCHMIDT.

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40. Homöopathie bei therapieresistenter Keratoconjunctivitis vernalis (Homeopathy in

therapy-resistant Keratoconjunctivitis vernalis)

A 12-year-old boy suffering since two years with severe Keratoconjunctivitis vernalis

with changes in the cornea both sides. The allopathic treatment had done whatever it

could within its limits, and different homeopathic remedies too had been tried, all

without success. Since only very scanty chronic symptoms were present, the remedy had

to be searched on the basis of the local symptoms only. The suitable medicine could

remove the ailment rapidly so that the steroid treatment could be stopped.

41. Metastasiertes Melanom - ein Fallbericht (Metastasised Melanoma - a Case Report)

MENDE Chr. (ZKH,42,6/1998)

A 65-year-old female with metastising Melanoma in the tibia was treated

homeopathically along with allopathic treatment. There was a clear improvement with

the homeopathic medicine Lachesis.

42. Simply Lachesis - A Case of Lachnanthes

THAKKAR Sadhana (HL,10,4/1997)

A case (a woman in her ‘late forties’), with complaint of chronic fatigue syndrome and

lower abdominal pain, appeared to be a straight case of Lachesis. However, when the

repertory was consulted for the peculiar symptom "itching in the ear while eating", it

showed Lachnanthes as the only remedy. After a detailed study of all reference books, it

was clear that Lachnanthes shared a lot of symptoms of Lachesis. In this case, it was

Lachnanthes which helped the patient.

43. A snake in a very thick and dangerous grass

GORDON Deborah (HL,10,4/197)

33-year-old woman with deep mental-emotional illness; much abused as a child.

While remedies like Staphysagria, Aurum, Hepar sulphuris did not help, it was Crotalus

cascavella which improved her well.

44. Snakebite

JACKSON Jessica (HL,10,4/1997)

This nicely-written article is the experience of rattle-snake bite, its homeopathic

treatment and also anti-venin treatment and the healing process. It also depicts the calm

manner the bitten person behaved.

45. Muscle weakness and themes of abuse

KLEIN Louis (HL,10,4/1997)

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This is a very interesting case and shows the curative power of a single dose of a C

30 potency of a ‘small’ remedy - Curare - in a woman 55 years age, with Myasthenia

gravis, the single dose acted for five years!

46. Evolution of homeopathic Materia Medica based on rigorous Provings

BRILLANT Patrick (HL,10,4/1997)

The author appears to be a ‘neo-homeopath’, saying that the homeopathic Materia

Medica currently available do not convey the ‘dynamics’ of the remedy but only

‘physical’ symptoms. The author feels that HAHNEMANNs ‘vision’ as presented in the

Organon seems to be "deformed", and that the book "presents an opposition of ideas

between the paragraphs 32, 117, 136 and 138". Further on, "Had nature given him"

(HAHNEMANN) "a few decades more to live," (HAHNEMANN was past 88 when he

expired; would a few decades of life further kept him fit to work on?), no doubt he would

have corrected and understood these discrepancies. He would have realised that a

substance cannot elicit the same pathogenesis in every human because of their

idiosyncrasy and he would have also realised that a remedy has dynamic properties which

help to identify its specific characteristic the same way that fingerprints identify a man."

The author calls on us to "improve" the Organon, "to sharpen it to the need of the day

and to bring it to the intellectual level of our time." MASI ELIZALDE is called in

evidence to substantiate these ideas.

At the end the author says “What is important is to know the particularity of a remedy

from its proving symptoms, to know its core and imprint. We have to know its “DNA”

Only proving symptoms can provide us with the real clue.”

[HAHNEMANN’s vision was clear. In his letter dated 21 August 1832 to his beloved

disciple von BÖNNINGHAUSEN, he writes “that the cure of a disease depends more on

the comprehension of the spirit of the medicine chosen rather than on the particular

symptoms is thoroughly established” ("Daß so beim Heilen mehran der Auffassung des

Geistes des zu wählenden Mittels liege, als an einzelnen Symptomen, ist völlig

gegründet” - page 72 of Martin STAHL’s Der Briefwechsel zwischen Samuel

Hahnemann und Clemens von Bönninghauysen, Haug Verlag, Heidelberg 1997. =

KSS.]

47. I might say something wrong - A Case of Baryta bromata

MORRISON Roger (HL,10,4/1997)

38-year-old female, but the impression the author gained was of a lady in her twenties;

innocent and timid; fear of being humiliated or scorned; dependence on her parent to such

a late age, the fear of blushing, anxiety about performance and inadequacy all point to

Baryta. The feeling of punishment coming at any moment, the guilty feelings to such a

strong extent, the attempts to hurt herself, and the type of compulsions made decide

Baryta bromata. The remedy was given in M potency single dose and a daily dose of 12c

(because of the anti-depressant). Follow-up showed steady improvement. the 12 c was

continued daily for five months and then both the anti-depressants and the Baryta

bromata 12 c, stopped.

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48. Four roses and a movie - A case of Natrum nitricum

JOHNSTON Linda (HL,10,4/1997)

58-year-old female with complaints of allergies, insomnia and migraine headaches.

Although many of her symptoms fitted Natrum muriaticum but certain points contra-

indicated this remedy, but pointed to ‘nitrite element’ and therefore Natrum nitricum 200

was given. The Nitrite element in this case: “her desire to be on a cruise ship, which, if

the advertisements are anything to go by, have what looks very much like a part

atmosphere. A party in the wide open space of the ocean with friends, romance and fun!”

49. I can’t breathe - A Case of Oxygenium

JOHNSTON Linda (HL,10,4/1997)

A few-months-old baby girl, born naturally at home, began to suffer from inspiration

difficulties. Paediatrician diagnosed Laryngomalacia. After several homeopathic

remedies which did not help, Oxygenium (see Jan SCHOLTEN’s Homeopathy and the

Elements) remedied the defect. [The author gives a long discussion, which is quite

interesting to read but much speculative. Is there any need for a homeopathic ‘proving’

of a remedy, if one could deduce all that is required to know the healing power of that

remedy through speculation about its nature, habitat and metaphors? = KSS]

50. Pretty dresses makes her itch - A Case of Kali iodatum

CHIPKINS Peggy (HL,10,4/1997)

Seven-year-old girl; severe Eczema on her face, hands, torso and legs; it began when

she was two months old. Watery blisters which can get infected, requiring antibiotics.

Scratches non-stop. Takes anti-histamine for the itching. Allergic to fish, yet loves fish

and shrimps. Tried already Chinese herbs, cortisone, triamcinalone. Generally restless;

likes to go outdoors. Lace in her dresses cause itching. Her skin ailment began when she

was two months old. Has had wheezing, necessitating breathing treatments. Competitive

with her older brother. Energetic, plays hard. Makes friends easily. Loves to exercise.

Hits her brother, if he teases her.

Kali iodatum 6 b.d. for two weeks. (Kali element and Iodum element = Kali iodatum.!

) The child had severe aggravation for a week and then began to improve. After two

weeks the remedy was given in C7 potency, because the skin was again showing some

aggravation. Few weeks later C9. Later information was that she remained well on that

remedy.

51. Hurried and quarrelsome - Two Cases of Histamine

SHAH Jayesh (HL,10,4/1997)

Extreme restlessness, compulsion to move fast, inability to wait for anything seem to

be the characteristics of Histamine.

52. Eczema of the hands - A Case of Natrum arsenicosum

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FLICK Reinhard (HL,11.1/1998)

23-year-old female, a student of Pharmacy. From 12th year she was suffering from an

Eczema mainly on the hands (ulnar edge and between the fingers) and in the bends of her

elbows. Mainly there are vesicles and partly dry desquamating areas. It is aggravated by

holding the hands in warm water. In winter, by change of weather from cold to warm and

before menses, amelioration in summer and by holding the hands in cold water.

Natrum arsenicosum selected on the totality, cured.

53. I cannot trust, I cannot be trusted - Two cases of Natrum arsenicosum

HARDY Jonathan (HL,11,1/1998)

Two cases in which prescription of Natrum arsenicosum was based on the ‘mental’

symptoms.

54. The Last Word in Homeopathic Posology

KURZ Christian (HL,1,1/1998)

The author discusses the LM potencies and the advantages of using it; he cites a case

from his Practice.

55. Two “small renedies”

KÖNIG Peter (HL,11,1/1998)

The author proposed certain criteriae for presentation of papers and articles. The two

cases in this article are, it would seem so, to explain these criteriae.

The remedies in these two cases - Germanium and Leprominium - were selected

“without using the repertory”. With regard to Germanium, the author says that he could

find the remedy “only by theory (and may be also by chance) as it was my first

prescription of the remedy. At this time I knew nothing of Jan SCHOLTEN’s picture of

Germanium and only a little bit of the results of Jeremy SHERR’s proving. During the

patient’s talking and presenting herself I continuously glanced at the Periodic Table of

Elements lying on my desk right beside the repertory and was always thinking ‘it is not

quite Arsenicum . . . . . . . . and I decided to give a chance to the unknown remedy

Germanium being positioned right in between these homeopathically close elements.

From Jeremy SHERR’s remarks about the remedy, I picked up “dyslexia” and “aversion

to company” which rather encouraged me to try it even though my patient presented quite

the opposite.”

With regard to the Leprominium prescription: “No symptoms, which means no ‘good’

homeopathic symptoms, no releasing glimpse into a useful rubric of the repertory, not a

single hint for a good prescription, but . . . suddenly looking at this special child with her

wrapped up extremities, with the complete lacking of toe-nails - a well-known picture

enters my mind, the picture of a person suffering from leprosy, Quickly I put together all

I know and I get to know about the pathology of the disease itself and also about what

Prakash VAKIL, Bombay,wrote about the Nosode of Leprosy, Leprominium (1991) . . .”

and one dose Leprominium 200 is prescribed and very good results follow!

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56. A Young Woman’s long way home

SCHIESBÜHL Andrea (HL,11,1/1998)

A lady 28 years age with recurrent inflammation of the Gingiva, always appearing at

the same spot near the sixth tooth in the right half of the lower jaw, frequent bouts of

common cold, pains in her knees since 18 months before the first consultation, was given

Hura brasiliensis 200 and she begins to improve. What is of greater significance in this

prescription is that the patient went back to the subconscious roots of her disease and the

past came alive. Later she needed a single dose of Natrum muriaticum as she continued

to dwell too much on past matters.

57. Two Cases with severe Pathology

PAYRHUBER Klaus (HL,11,1/1998)

Case 1: Malignant Melanoma: 62-year-old woman, who is a teacher, was suffering

from malignant melanoma of the right leg. This has been operated upon repeatedly. Now

her right leg was covered with about 20 melanotic naevi, partly confluent, all blackish and

elevated. She was still dwelling upon an old mental trauma. Sometimes feelings of

hatred came up. She had fear of high places and high bridges over water. Her other

symptoms were taken but it was her mind picture which was decisive for the choice of the

remedy. Sulphur 200 was given and for two months there was no change; now Lachesis

M was given, after the size of the naevi began to increase gradually and she was again

operated upon. Then Sulphur XM was given; after two months the larger ones began to

decrease. All malignant alterations disappeared within 14 months. The regular internal

examinations showed no metastasis. Sulphur XM was repeated, and about 17 months

later 50M was given.

Case 2: Chronic Polyarthritis: 53-year-old man with Polyarthritis since over 5 years.

The room was filled with offensive odor as soon as he entered. Old-looking face

wrinkled with a yellowish discoloration. At the beginning of the arthritis he had profuse,

viscid perspiration. Perspiration and pains were distinctly worse in night. Within the last

four months he had lost ten kg weight.

He had a dominating and strict father, lack of money, and the death of mother from

Cancer of Uterus when he was eleven. At 17 he left home and lived alone. Always had

strong sense of duty; very conscientious with washing, ironing and sewing his clothes.

Love of independence and loneliness. Guajacum 200 (Pain: cold applications amel.;

rheumatic, cold amel.; rheumatic, warmth agg., joints, warmth agg.; Perspiration, odor,

fetid; offensive; Face, expression, old-looking. Generals: Emaciation). Repeated after

two weeks. Two years later Sepia M and an year later again Guajacum 200, and two

years later Guajacum LM 6.

58. Dreaming of my teacher

MANGIALAVORI Massimo (HL,11,1/1998)

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This is a very interesting case. The symptoms, the analysis and the choice of the

remedy - Mygale lasiodora - the repetition of the dose, all have been well reported.

Six-year-old boy with severe involuntary movements - opening and closing quickly the

eyes, jerking of the head, twitching of the eye lids, face, grinding teeth during sleep, lack

of vital heat, myopia, etc., and who always dreamt of his teacher carrying him in her

handbag, and had already undergone allopathic examinations and treatment and later

homeopathic Agaricus, was cured totally including his Myopia, with Mygale lasiodora.

59. A Delicate Problem

MANGIALAVORI Massimo (HL,11,1/1998)

50-year-old professional photographer, with sexual problems. He is ‘fond of women’.

Has contracted Gonorrhoea nd Syphilis and undergone treatment. Frequently suffers

from Prostate troubles probably due to aphrodisiac stimulants. His married life was going

well with his wife. He loved work. He moved a lot in sleep. Ground his teeth very much

in sleep. He desired lemons. Mercurius solubilis which came high on repertorisation did

not produce favourable results. Mygale lasiodora cured.

60. Bowel Nosodes in the Clinic - 11. Dys.co.(Bach) - contrasting cases

LAKSHMINARAYANAN (MFH,8,4/1998)

Four Cases - Gastralgia, Inferiority complex in a grown-up adult male, Stage fright,

Pathological bashfulness in a boy - in which the Bowel Nosode Dysentery co. was

successfull. [In all the cases more than one dose of the remedy in different potencies was

repeated while the recommendation of PATERSON et al. was to give only one

dose.=KSS.]

61. Multi-systemic connective tissue disorder

SARASWATHI, G. (MFH, 8, 4 & 9,1/1998)

40-year-old multipara with varied disorders from childhood; her main complaints were

perineal wound slow to heal, internal organ tenderness, general oedema, multiple cardiac

arrhythmias, hypoglycemic attacks settling down slowly. While most of these complaints

were > in course of time, there remained persisting body pains, and muscle weakness for

some years. Bruised pain from hand to shoulder on any pressure, washing or wringing

wet clothes after washing, very sensitive to cold and heat but less so to heat. Progressive

emaciation both deltoids and proximal muscles and gluteal muscles weakness and can’t

sit in one place or without leaning on something, black discoloration gums. Sarcolactic

acid and then Pyrogen cured.

The disappearance of the disease symptoms and restoration of health in toto and the

order of the disappearance of the symptoms are also given. Beautiful case, indeed.

62. Bald Patches in the Young

LAKSHMINARAYANAN, D. (MFH,8,4/1998)

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Bald patch on the head just above the nape was restored within about 10 weeks with

repeated doses of Radium bromatum 6.

24-year-old male, with bald patches on either side of the chin since two months. In

this case too repeated doses of Radium bromatum 30 and 200 restored over a period of 12

months.

63. Trauma-induced Amnesia and Eye defects

LAKSHMINARAYANAN, D. (MFH,8,4/1998)

The author refers to amnesias due to trauma and the great potentiality of Homeopathy

in restoring the memory and repairing other damages too. He is justified in lamenting

that a vast field in this regard is lying untapped - both by the homeopaths themselves and

the authorities. He cites three cases of his - in all these cases the injury was due to fall

from a scooter. Another case also was suspected scooter injury.

64. Thyroidinum cures acute constipation

MISHRA, S.C. (MFH,8,4/1998)

A 50-year-old female with chronic constipation - stool once in 3/4 days , with history

of bleeding piles, hysterectomy for uterine polyp followed by Insomnia, puffiness below

both eyes, loss of memory, anorexia, obesity, hair fall, roughness of skin, all of which was

diagnosed as hypothyroidism, later confirmed by investigation. Homeopathic remedies

as indicated were given over a period of about three years completely restored.

65. AIDS and Homeopathy

BAIG Mirza Anwar (MFH,9,1/1998)

The author discusses the theory of AIDS and opines that it is not at all a viral

infection, or an opportunistic infection since one with a normal immune system is not

going to have much trouble with it.

He cites a case of a young man found medically unfit due to HIV infection. Known

HIV carrier since four years; known to visit brothel. When he visited the author he was in

a relaxed state. He also revealed that when he repeated the tests for HIV he tore the

report since he never believed that he had the disease. He searched the literature

extensively for information on HIV. The symptoms were interpreted as follows:

1. Tearing the reports: interpretation: Delusion, well, he is.

2. Relaxed posture: interpretation: Anxiety - free or indifferent to the seriousness of his

illness, communicates well

3. History of grievous hurt in childhood. His habit of searching for relevant news and

information: Interpretation: Fearless, anxiety and creativity.

Arnica XM. The prescription was made on 21 March 1997. Until 18 August 1997 he

was ELISA positive for HIV, but on 30 August 1997, he became negative.

66. Pyrogen in Women’s Complaints

LAKSHMINARAYANAN, D. (MFH,9,1/1998)

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The great beneficial effects of Pyrogen in cases which can be traced back to infection

contracted when the woman delivered baby in the hospital where infections do occur,

perhaps more easily than at homes, is discussed with the aid of a case.

67. A Curious Case

SARASWATHI, G. (MFH,9,1/1998)

This ‘small’ case is very interesting, and revealing. In what fascinating ways the Vital

Force restores health when the homeopathic remedy is taken!

39-year-old woman suffering from postural hypotension, had giddiness and fell down.

She suffered fracture of the tibia and fibula, which was immobilised, treated with the

indicated remedies - Arnica, Symphytum, Ledum and also bio-chemic salts Calc-ph. and

Calc-fl. 6x. While healing was going on rapidly, she developed several corns on the soles

of the immobilised foot. These corns were thick and painful. The usual Antimonium

crudum and Calcarea fluorica did not help get rid of the corns.

On the basis of the egoistic, nymphomaniac nature of the woman as well as her

inability to defecate in new places as a result of which she became constipated she was

given Platina 200 one dose a day for three days after which the pain in the corns

disappeared but the corns remained. Now as she reported of Hyperacidity, flatulence, she

was given Lycopodium 200, three doses, one a day. After this the corns literally fell off

the sole as if pushed out! Only when Lycopodium was given after Platina did the corns

fall off. Corns falling off is rather curious, normally they disintegrate or dissolve layer by

layer.

[Attention of the reader is invited to a similarly curious result of homeopathic

medicine was reported by Dr GANAPATHI of Coimbatore, in the HH,7,8/1982 - A man

had repeatedly injured his right thumb and practically lost it. Myristica sebifera (repeated

doses) healed the injury and in the process a small rudimentary thumb grew in place

and the patient could carry on with his profession of teaching since he could now hold a

chalk with this rudimentary thumb and write on the board! What a miracle!! As

Constantine HERING said Die milde Macht ist Groß - The mild Force is Great = KSS]

68. Air Travel - A very complicatd case

LAKSHMINARAYANAN, D. (MFH,9,2/1998)

The author demonstrates through a case the use of Gelsemium for anxiety, vertigo, fear

of downward motion, weak feeling in the pit of stomach, etc., during air travel.

69. The Bib Tip Syndrome

MEHTA Lopa and KOTHARI Manu (MFH,9,2/1998)

The learned authors in their characteristic manner speak of the mindless

hysterectomies. The medical establishment does not feel guilty!

70. A Simple Case of Phosphorus

GYPSER Klaus-Henning (CCR,7,1&2/1998)

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This ‘simple’ case is ‘great’, really. If a case is reported in a journal it is not to show

the scholastic achievements of the homeopath, but rather that it should be a ‘model’.

GYPSER has not only just narrated a case of Phosphorus but briefly extolls the

advantages of the BOENNINGHAUSEN’s TherapeuticPocket Book (1846 German

edition) and inter-alia BOENNINGHAUSEN method of case analysis and repertorisation.

The ‘Genius’ of a homeopathic remedy may be recognised in the highest two grades in

the Pocket Book. GYPSER also demonstrates the step by step progress in the selection of

a remedy. It is also interesting that he gave first Phosphorus XM a single dose, and then

a dose of LM potency. Many of our cases with a mass of single symptoms which do not

seem to be connected to each other (but in fact they must be connected since they all

belong to the same patient) of recent origin for which one tries in vain to ascertain the

‘cause’, may be solved in this method.

71. Inflammation of the N. opticus

KLUNKER, W. (CCR,7,1&2/1998)

Another ‘small’ case. 33-year-old woman with complaint of inflammation of the

Optic nerve, with dimness of vision, sometimes with blindness. She had been been

highly dosed with steroid for one month. This condition was examined with reference to

the totality of her symptoms and cured rapidly with Pulsatilla XM, followed by

Tuberculinum XM, and then Phosphorus 200. Opthalmological examination confirmed

that she was normal.

72. Two Cases from my Practice

NANGAUB S.K. (CCR,7,1&2/1998)

Obstruction of the lachrymal duct, with constant discharge of purulent matter from left

eye inner canthus, in a 5 month-old infant. Pulsatilla 200 bi-weekly.

20-year-old woman with a large cicatrix on the upper arm, suppurating, painful on

exertion, much burning; this cicatrix was after an injection was given in the arm which

became infected. This was drained and treated, but became suppurative. She had burning

in urethra while urinating. Copious greenish, thin bland leucorrhoea throughout the

month. Ledum palustre M weekly one dose intercurrently one dose every third day

Graphites 30.

73. Two Clinical Cases

PACHAGAONKAR Uttareshwar (CCR,7,1&2/1998)

35-year-old male engineer, with complaint of throbbing headache since 2 years;

headache in the evenings on going home from the office. Amelioration by pressing and

diverting attention. Palpitations when he is alone. Tonsillitis in childhood. Perspiration

in presence of strangers, attending meeting. Cold. Not satisfied sexually unless he

masturbates. Sometimes he masturbated soon after coitus. Knock-knee. Blood pressure

always high. Aptitude for mathematics high. Very intelligent in his profession but not a

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mixer. Official tension - insubordination by subordinates and pressure from the higher

officers, especially when confronting political leaders. Staphisagria, Phosphoric acid

and Baryta carbonica. The last remedy was most helpful. His blood pressure also

remained normal.

65-year-old female with severe pain in the teeth since four months in escalating

severity. Starts at the right temple and settles at the right upper molar teeth. Pain

agonising making her restless. Worse on exposure to open air, cold hours of the day and

better by warm room. Worse moving about. Trigeminal neuralgia. Her husband who was

an alcoholic died of cirrhosis of liver. Colocynthis 200 four doses on one day did not

relieve. Causticum 200 which too did not give relief. Now Staphisagria 200 four doses

on one day and within four days fully relieved.

74. A Few Cases from my Practice

SHINDE Prakash (CCR,7,1&2/1998)

35-year-old Engineer with lumbar canal stenosis; active, ambitious, well-built,

decisive, hard, obstinate, industrious. Lumbar pain since six months. Orthopaedic

surgeons consulted without relief. His pains started after he pulled a car, its tyre tied to

his back. Pain temporarily relieved with warmth. Silica 30 t.d.s. for 5 days but no >,

hence 200 on alternate days for 10 days; 25% relief; one month later M single dose,

repeated 15 days later. Three weeks later reported fully relieved. Four months later

remains well in spite of his usual heavy work.

Case of lumbar Spondylitis: 47-year-old male, railway Guard. On the basis of the

totality of the symptoms including his past history, Cocculus indicus was given 200 to

50M which relieved the numbness and mental dullness, but irritability and flatulence was

agravated. Nux vomica 200. Irritability less, as also flatulence, feels energetic.

Sentimental, Sepia M and that ended the complaints.

The ailments were relieved in the reverse order of the development of the disease

state.

65-year-old female with Insomnia and drug dependent. She also had lumbo-sacral

pain with weak feeling. Pain worse on rising, on sitting and on exertion. Appeared very

cheerful despite pain. Loved travelling. Sleepless in spite of sleeping pills. She was an

Indian married to a German and settled in Germany. Husband 72 years age died of

Leukaemia and they had no children. She spent sleepless nights nursing her husband.

She developed lumbago after lifting a weight while nursing her husband. Calcarea

carbonica 200.

62-year-old woman with Diplopia, swelling over legs, scanty urine, uncontrolled

hyper-tension, since an year. Gelsemium 200 with salt restricted diet. and she passed

plenty of urine and the swelling relieved. Anti-hypertensive drugs were not withdrawn.

Gelsemium 200, and one month later M. Remains well.

42-year-old woman, unmarried, Nurse in a corporate hospital. She was obese. Silent

amd slightly timid. Swelling all over body. Engorged breasts before menses. Menses

scanty. Hypertensive. Fearful especially on hearing bad news, burning palms and soles.

Desire for acid fruits. Veratrum album 30 t.d.s. for 5 days., then 200 one daily for 5 days,

then M single dose.

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Calcarea carbonica M. No hypertension and all the symptoms relieved.

74. Two Cases from my records

CHIMTHANAWALA Kasim (CCR,7,1&2/1998)

35-year-old housewife, recurrent UTI since 12 years after the first childbirth, with

feeling of heaviness and generalised weakness and scanty urine for more than 6 months.

Generally her blood pressure used to rise during pregnancy but come down to normal

after the childbirth, but after the last, her fourth, it did not come down to normal. She

relished tablesalt. Urine albumin ++++. 2 to 5 epithelial cells and occasionaly pus

cells/HPF. Blood urea ranged from 90 - 120 mgs/100 ml. Natrum muriaticum M without

relief. Then Apis and Berberis vulgaris, also without success. Based on the pathology

Eel serum 30 t.d.s. for 3 days and the result was beyond expectation from the fifth dose

itself. The first effect was increased urinary output which increased to 900 to 1000 ml

and within 24 hours and the blood urea 58 mg% on the 8th day. Urine albumin started

reducing from the 12th day and became + only on 28th day. Observation for three months

and the symptoms began to relapse and the albumin became +++ and blood urea again 75

mg%, Eel serum 1000 once a day for three days and the levels started receding and

reached normal within 25 days. After this blood urea was 40 mg% and albumin + and

now Natrum muriaticum M given. Review after three years - patient remains well.

A lecturer in a college with complaints of chronic hoarseness with recurrent throat

infections more during rainy season, cold damp weather and lecture. Constant

swallowing of saliva. His voice became better after smoking, while at rest and on lying

down. Painful piles. Argentum metallicum, Hyoscyamus, Causticum and others in

varying potencies without result. Case retaken and the symptom “body feels sore to

touch”, Now Manganum aceticum M. No change for three weeks and hence the dose

repeated and relief started after the third repetition and he went on improving, when after

a sudden exposure to dry cold winds he developed hoarseness and one dose of Causticum

M cured.

75. Uncommon Remedies in Common Practice

KULKARNI Ajit (CCR,7,1&2/198)

This is a study, through case reports, of two ‘uncommon’ remedies - Aristolochia

clematis and Streptococcinum. The study appears to be in the ICR teaching method. [To

me it appears that unless one is well versed in the ICR method the different diagrams,

arrows, etc. are quite bewildering.= KSS]

76. Some Specific Ophthalmological Conditions and their Treatment

PACHCHIGAR, D.D. (NJH,7,2/1998)

In the author’s experince: has used Natrum muriaticum to delay Presbyopia specially

where it is due to muscular weakness and when due to old age where distance vision is

normal and only near vision requires lens.

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In viral epidemic conjunctivitis he has used Rhus toxicodendron successfully in Surat.

In retinal detachment Gelsemium successfully restored in 2/3 months.

Corneal opacities: Calc-p., fl-ac., and Thiosinaminum.

Painless post-surgical inflammation helped by Kali carbonicum

Cineraria maritima was effective in chromatic Cataract

Initial stages of Glaucoma well checked with Aconite, Bryonia, Nux vomica

Chalazion Staphisagria, Phosphorus, etc.

Hypermetropia in young Calcarea fluorica

Best success is obtained only with constitutional medicine along with the above specifics.

77. Papilloedema

SHAH Jawahar (NJH,7,2/198)

12-year-old girl with Papilloedema secondary to Proliferative Glomerulonephritis was

cured with Stramonium.

78. The Case of the Fashionable Lady

RANA Satish (NJH,7,2/1998)

47-year-old lady, outwardly well-dressed, with unchanged underclothes, egoistic;

breathing difficulties, Eczema on foot treated with application of Betnovate ointment,and

Cataract in left eye. Single dose Sulphur (potency not mentioned) restored the Eczema

and the Cataract cleared and in due course the Eczema too.

79. A Case of Optic Neuritis

SRINIVASAN Vandana (NJH,,2/1998)

30-year-old lady with Optic Neuritis of the left eye, was restored to normalcy rapidly

with Stramonium XM single dose. The ‘dreams’ were interpreted by the author as

‘delusions’ and remedy searched for in the repertory.

[Can all dreams be ‘interpreted’ as delusions? If not which are the ones that can be and

which cannot be? There are persons who have clairvoyant dreams. Are they ‘delusions’?

In the instant case reported by the author what would have been the remedy if another

homeopath had taken dreams just as dreams only and the eye symptoms together and

worked out the case? The fancy and bizarre techniques of some of the homeopaths of

today, who speak of ‘improving’ HAHNEMANN, transcends one’s credibility. Case

reports of this type would only mislead one = KSS]

80. Silicea’s fibrolytic property gives Sight

NAYAR Supriya (NJH,7,2/1998)

28-year-old lady, with total loss of vision of the right eye since August 1996, which

had been diagnosed as “Eales” disease. She had undergone treatment with prestigious

Eye hospital in the country (including ‘laser’ treatment), was rapidly restored with

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homeopathic remedies Arnica montana (as an acute remedy) and Silica (as the main

remedy for the pathology). The author opines that the fibrolytic property of Silica was

responsible for the cure.

81. The Envious Eye

DOSHI Nina (NJH,7,2/1998)

9-year-girl with recurrent styes, recurrent colds, increased hair growth all over the

body, history of repeated ear infection with defective hearing, chronic hoarseness and loss

of voice, aversion to sweets, desire spicy, ice creams and cold drinks, hot and wants a fast

fan, was relieved with Apis mellifica M.

82. A Case of Glaucoma

RANA Satish (NJH,7,2/1998)

A thin lady in her 30s; severe headache. Troubles began after a minor fall from the

stairs. In December 1994 while walking down stairs, she suddenly lost her vision, had

slight vertigo and slipped down some 6-8 steps, had some concussions and abrasions on

her left cheek. In 1995 January she again had loss of vision followed by a severe

headache. March 1995 she was operated on for iridectomy. She continued to have

sudden loss of vision, severe headache. On examination: Glaucoma with intraocular

pressure of 28 mm of HG. Phosphorus M and in four months she was completely well.

(KNERR Rep. p.231: Vitreous Glaucoma, after iridectomy: Calad., Phos.

83. Anecdotal Cases

PARTHASARATHY, V.(NJH,7,2/1998)

1. Pain in the eye from a concussion two months before, was relieved by Staphisagria

200.

2. The author herself suffered Glaucoma in 1996 and with some homeopathic

remedies and allopathic eye drops (Glucomol), it was completely cured within two years!

3. A ‘fair-fat-flabby’ girl of 15 year-age, obese, was relieved of her recurrent styes with

Calcarea carbonica 200.

4. 38 year-old male: Macular oedema, shy, sensitive and bright. Magnesium muriatium

cured.

84. Of Cataracts & Heavy Lids

GUNAVANTE, S.M.(7,2/1998)

1. 65-year-old woman undergone cataract operation, complained of a pressing, burning

and piercing kind of pain in the operated eye. Senega 200, few doses, cured.

2. 45-year-old lady, with inability to open the left upper eye lid; Gelsemium M.

85. Diabetic Gangrene is Curable

SHETTY Prabhakar (NJH,7,3/1998)

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Two cases of Diabetic gangrene (foot) treated with Insulin and Arsenicum album and

Sulphuric acid. Antibiotics were also used when necessary.

86. Homeopathic Approach to NIDDM: Clinical Scope and Limitations

TIWARI, N.L. (NJH,7,3/1998)

This is a detailed essay on the subject, with a case report.

87. The By-passed One

PARTHASARATHY, V. (NJH,7,3/1998)

61-year-old woman, separated from husband; she has never seen happines in her

marriage. Came for Herpes zoster; had undergone heart by-pass surgery. She was also

diabetic (Insulin). Ignatia, Phosphoric acid and inter-current Tuberculinum, helped and

her blood sugar levels came down to normal and Insulin need also came down very well.

88. The Nervous Mother

ANSARI Aqsa (NJH,7,3/1998)

35-year-old female with Diabetes mellitus; burning urination, blurred vision right eye,

occasional headache, itching skin (since 20 years). Irritable, brooding, weepy >

consolation; anticipatory anxiety. Natrum muriaticum with ‘inter-current’ Tuberculinum

bovinum. Happy results.

89. A Difficult Case

MEHTA Kishore (NJH,7,3/1998)

68-year-old male, a film-maker with Diabetes mellitus, burning soles, pain calf worse

draft, hypertension, rheumatic pains. While Lycopodium was her remedy it was Zincum

sulpuricum which given as an ‘intercurrent’ did much help. Zin-sulph. was selected since

Insulin contains Zincum and sulphur.

90. Phosphoricum acidum Cases

GARGE Pradeep (NJH,7,3/1998)

41-year-old male, with Diabetes; itching of Penis; loss of weight, loss of confidence;

feels internal vibrations; finds it difficult to express ideas, thoughts +++; forgets names;

financial tensions+++; thinks conspiracies made against him. Gases, eructation++ on

pressing abdomen, on pressing painful parts. Phosphoricm acidum.

39-year-old male, Diabetes mellitus; frequent micturition; less perspiration; dreams of

water, God, frightful as of black magic; smokes; tongue cracked, moist, flabby.

Arsenicum album 200 t.d.s. for 7 days and Syzigium jambolanum mother tincture 10

drops t.d.s. Now the case was again examined: has suppressed disputes with his wife;

tremendous financial tensions. Phosphoricum acidum.

91. Splenomegaly

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RAJU, K. (NJH,7,3/1998)

19-year-old male who had recurrent jaundice. Ultrasound revealed enlarged Spleen.

Pain in the region of the liver and spleen; centre of the lower lip was cracked and reddish;

peeling of lip, burning. Ceanothus americanus mother tincture 5 drops t.d.s., Natrum

sulphuricum 6x tablets t.d.s. and for pain Kali phosphoricum 6x and Magnesium

phosphoricum 6x.

92. A Chronically “Acute” Case of Arthritis

ALBIN Steve (SIM.11,32/1998)

52-year-old female, pain in the ankles, feet and legs; began in the right foot, then to the

left and up the ankles, legs, and hips. Pain worse in night, morning, after standing, and

from being on feet for long hours, better moving; cold air ameliorates the pains even

though cold aggravates her in general; burning pain feet and legs worse in bed better

uncovering; shart pain in heels extending upwards. Hysterectomy 12 years ago, has one

ovary. She gained 40 pounds, lost sex drive, developed vaginal dryness, constant hunger,

and fibromyalgia.

About the time the problem started she woke up with a lot of swelling of her left hand

and had assumed that a spider had bitten her; the swelling and pain were severe for a

week and as they subsided, the pains in the right foot started. Ledum palustre M and

healing began in the reverse order. Then Sepia 6 twice a day.

93. Fever and Chills after an Acute Injury

ELMORE Durr (SIM.11,3/1998)

A 13-year-old boy fell on his forearm in a baseball game, it swelled immediately, with

little fever and chills. On the night of the injury he developed high fever (102s) with

chills. Appetite wanting, sleeping most of the day, not thirsty even in fever; temperature

high mornings, better mid-day, then increases evening and night.

Arnica did not bring about any relief, but Apis brought down the temperature rapidly

and the patient felt fine.

94. A Case of Asthma in a Toddler

SMITH Jennifer (SIM,11,3/1998)

Two-year-old boy, with Asthma Allergies. “Has been wheezy and raspy since birth.”

Has sensitive, dry, itching skin. Aggravation tomatoes, eggs. Very thirsty, chews on ice;

drinks lot of juice. Inquisitive, will sit and listen to entire story; very independent; easily

consoled; great with other children; loves animals; jealous; assertive. Has received

childhood vaccines. Sleeps with his knees tucked and bottom up in the air.

Medorrhinum 200 and there was immediate favourable response. About two and half

months later, relapse. Medorrhinum 200, needed to be repeated six months later.

Remains well.

95. A Case of ADD with Violence

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PITT Richard (SIM.11,3/1998)

14-year-old boy with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and has been on Ritalin. He

can be Paranoid. He explodes if he feels someone wants to hurt. He has said that he

would kill them before they were going to kill him. Cannot keep quiet, talks constantly

and fidgets and picks at things. He can jump one subejct to another “His brain is going

faster than his mouth.” Finds it difficult to stay focussed, and can drift into his own

world. Gifted in music, and art and can play music by ear.

Alcohol LM 1, 2 teaspoon in 4 ounces of water. The remedy went up to LM 5 and in

the meanwhile Ritalin was reduced to 20 mg. per day for one month and stopped. Now

his behavior was reasonable and there were no bouts of extreme anger or violence. Still

had difficulties concentrating at school and was easily distracted unless he was interested

in the subject. At this time Medorrhinum 30 in a split dose. After a month he continued

to take Alcohol LM6 every third day.

Eight months later: he had not been taking Alcohol; still argumentative, obstinate, and

spoke very loudly; eye winking. Belladonna 30 one dose for 7 days. Follow-up five

months later: further improvement; change was noticed very quickly after the remedy.

However, he is now learning driving but is not concentrating while driving. Further

treatment is on.

96. Depth-sounding on a Smaller Remedy

TESLER Neil (SIM.11,3/1998)

Three interesting cases of a so-called ‘smaller’ remedy - Scutellaria lateriflora.

Anxiety, dizzy and light-headedness, vertigo, fear of deep water, fear that something

dreadful might happen in a given situation, problems that can be traced back to a bout of

severe flu, fatigue. sinusitis, frontal or occipital headaches are some of the main

symptoms calling for this remedy.

97. Post-influenzal Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

KLEIN Louis (SIM.11,3/1998)

Two Cases are presented in detail. The author makes the following comparison of

Scutellaria laterifolia with other ‘post-influenzal’ remedies:

Influenzinum (post influenzal, paucity of symptoms)

Gelsemium (anxiety, post-influenzal, frontal headache)

Silicea

Bryonia

Natrum salicylicum (post influenzal prostration, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease)

Sulphur

Natrum muriaticum

Medorrhinum

Cypripedium pubescens

Causticum

Baptisia

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There are other comparisons too like Calcarea carbonica (anxiety; anxiety about the

future), Calcarea sulphurica (weakness, post-infections), Psorinum (weakness, despair,

anxiety), etc.

98. A Lonesome Wind blows through the Tree Remedies

OLSEN Steve (SIM.1,3/1998)

This short essay is a study of some ‘tree’ remedies: Pseudotsuga menziesii, Taxus

brevifolia, Arbutus menziesii, Pinus contoria, Thuja. A sense of being alone, and isolated

is a ‘theme’ in all these remedies.

99. Radiation and the Radiation Miasm

SHOWLER Linda (SIM.11,4/1998)

The author says that there are three new inherited Miasms: the Radiation,

Petrochemical (including all the Pesticide and Herbicide Miasm, Plastics miasms, and all

the other petrochemical products people have been exposed to in the past century) and the

Heavy Metal; and that unless the underlying Miasm is confronted, total cure will be

elusive.

Four Cases are presented. The author uses Applied Kinesiology (AK) to ascertain the

Miasm if it is not ascertainable in the normal examination of the patient. Remedies like

Uranium nitricum, Radium bromatum, Graphites, Plumbum metallicum, Causticum,

Plutonium, Diamond and Fluoric acid are more often required for the Radiation Miasm.

In Case No.4, the diamond which the patient was wearing was antidoting the

homeopathic remedy given for the ‘radiation miasm’ and only after the diamond ring was

removed and kept away could the patient be healed.

100. Head ache in an Artistic Male

BAKER Nadia (SIM.11,4/1998)

24-year-old male restaurant waiter with headaches. Has it since 10-year-age or earlier.

Requires pain-killers. Begins as a sharp pain in the left temple, then extends to the

forehead above the left eye and then goes behind the left eye and into the maxillary

sinuses. Sometimes extends to the teeth. Eventually the pain will extend to the occiput

and from there can go to the right side of the occiput. The headache never starts after

sunset. Congestion in the nose during the pain. Past history of cold sores. He is >

painting, “a hobby that is almost a career” for him, > nature and beauty, > good music,

especially classical, > good movies, > while driving. Taking into account his other

‘mentals’ and ‘generals’, Sepia 200 was given; it was repeated twice and then the M,

and XM potencies. The treatment extended over a period of three years.

101. A Male Lachesis Case

COHEN Howard (SIM,11,4/1998)

A 41-year-old male with ‘devastating migraines’, since 1977. He had been treated

with Homeopathy some years ago while in Israel, but the migraines returned after some

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years. He felt irritated when asked questions about his personality. He had nasal

obstruction during these headaches and the headache goes away when the nose clears.

Lachesis cured.

102. Pre-menstrual Tension and Anxiety

FASSLER Krisly (SIM.11,4/1998)

A woman in her mid 30s married and with three children; suffering from panic attacks,

coming on suddenly in the middle of the night. Since last two years, more on edge one or

two weks before periods, very sensitive to criticism, snappy with people at work. She

suffered rheumatic pains, has seasonal allergies worse when it is moldy and damp or in

really cold weather. Menses: spot, spot, spot, bleed, spot, spot, spot; 25 day cycle.

Moods better after starting a reasonable flow. Hungrier before period and craves sweets,

carbohydrates, salt and cheese. She wanted to be appropriate, perfect, in control, and

feared of not being able to take care of herself.

She had been given in adoption soon after her birth, her adoptive parents were good,

but now she is closer to her birth-mother. Natrum muriaticum 200.

One month later: worse, very edgy, felt constantly overwhelmed with too much to do;

anxiety; more irritable, shaky internally; feeling premenstrual the entire month; joints

achy. She said that she felt like “belonging somewhere, security, fundamentally feeling

valued. Who do I belong to anyway?” Prescription - Magnesium phosphoricum 200.

Seven to eight weeks later: felt much better. She really sensed a major change for the

better.

But “I still don’t know which family I belong to (biological or adoptive).”

The author says that she found Magnesium phosphoricum with Jan SCHOLTEN’s

book Homeopathy and Minerals.

103. The Office Mom

FINS Howard (SIM.11,4/1998)

41-year-old, divorced woman with one child. The gist of her story was that she has

lots of issues around nurturing, being a mother and with her own mother. Her headaches

for which she consulted, are amel. warmth; she had strong desire for vegetables, eruptions

before menses, and exhaustion from sea bathing. Magnesium muriaticum 200. She

needed repetition twice over a long period. Remains well.

104. Three Cases of Magnesia muriaticum

MORRISON Roger (SIM.11,4/1998)

(This is a ‘reprint’ from the IFH Proceedings 1996). The ‘main elements’ of

Magnesia muriaticum, may be stated in brief, as: highly compensated suffering;

conscientious people; helpers and caretakers; children of divorced parents; threatened by

agression and conflict.

105. A Case of traumatic birth

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SUTRADHAR Subhash (SIM.11,4/1998)

This is an interesting case of Natrum muriaticum. The patient was a young man of 18-

year age. From the story given by the mother it emerged that the problem commenced

even before birth and the subsequent tauma at birth. First, the baby was three weeks

overdue - a significant stress; then the child was stuck in the birth canal for a long time.

He became an introvert, kept to himself, felt unloved, disconnected from his

surroundings.

106. Two Cases of Post-traumatic Anxiety

SANDBERG-LEWIS Steven (SIM.11,4/1998)

Case 1: This very interesting case shows the value of ætiology and also that a so-called

‘acute’ remedy is equally valuable in a chronic case. 33-year-old male, was suffering

from chronic sleeplessness It was worse when he had eaten much spicy food five years

ago Anxiety attacks and sleeplessness. Better when he avoids Cayenne pepper. Also had

severe Raynaud’s symptoms during 1970-1982. Colds and flu every 8 to 10 weeks.

Generally hot person. Very anxious when awake at night. Perfectionist. Enjoys being

alone, but anxiety much worse when alone at night. Dislikes loud noises. Fears include

small places, getting sick and missing work, crowds. Sleeplessness, anxiety reaction.

Arsenicum album. Two month follow-up: he sprained his ankle/foot. Less anxious and

sleeping better, but no major change in his overall case. His bio-feedback trainer related

an incident of severe mental shock, a severe near-death experience. Aconite 200. Rapid

improvement. Remains well

Case 2: 39-year-old male, carpenter. Fear, sleeplessness, hallucinations. Paranoid,

extremely anxious, fearful, feels possessed; sexual obsession. His perceptions of the

world are extremely paranoid. Had suicidal thoughts for many years. Fear at 3 a.m.,

feels like a little boy. Fearful of his house when alone at night and will not get in bed.

Visions of sexual torture. Stories are told to him. “Entities” say he has middle ear and

prostate problems. Takes no alcohol or drugs and never has. Psychoactive drugs have

not helped so far. Feels lot of energy in his forehead. Hypervigilant, knows too much.

Great heat in his hands and feet. Heart area hurts all the time an empty feeling. Visions

of his genitals flying out of his skull.

Stramonium 200 single dose. No change over a month. Reconsidered, and Cannabis

indica 200. Follow-ups over the next year and a half found him continuing to be much

improved..

107. A Child with Tingling Extremities

STAUBER Catherine (SIM.11,4/1998)

S.M., 5½-year-old girl. Numbness and tingling in her toe, feet, and fingers for several

years. Also sweating feet and palms of hands when cold. Throughout the pregnancy

SM’s mother felt “lots of pressure” in her abdomen as if “she was ready to be born”,

from the second month of pregnancy. Premature labor at 6½ months and was put on

medicine for stopping contractions. SM was born 2 weeks early. SM described “it felt

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like ants crawling in my ankle” in her feet and upto just below her knees. Or it feels as if

they have gone to sleep. Better squeezing, or rubbing, or banging the feet on the ground

or floor. Feet perspire heavily. Hands and fingers also feel this itchiness, tingling and

numbness. Tingling is worse with the perspiration of her hands. Colder she gets, the

worse her hands and feet. She bundles up and wears a hood in daytime.

Several blood tests carried out earlier were normal. SM also has nosebleeds after

being in the sun if she does not wear a cap. SM always tries to do her best. Cries with

mistakes. In the house SM likes everything to be in its right place and she will tell her

mother if they aren’t. When they go as a family to visit friends SM will point out dust or

messiness and has embarrassed her parents this way. However, her room can be dirty and

often is. She is “happiest” when it snows. Fear of bugs. Very constipated. Very mature

for her age, has a large vocabulary, remembers the past. Several times during the

interview she would say, “this started when I was two,” etc. She had fine, brown hair

covering her back, the density increases over the low back.

Aurum arsenicum 30 once daily for two days. It was repeated once, then the 200, once

daily for three days. Remains well.

108. Allergic to All Foods

SUBOTNIC Steve (JAIH,91,5/1998)

A case of multiple food allergies is cured with Sepia in varying potencies. The

reasoning for the selection of the remedy is very good.

109. Impromptu (Impromptu)

J.H.PAILLE, (CGH, 35, 10/1998)

The author warns against the abuse of homeopathic drugs. He relates the case of a 54

year old man with enlarged prostate, to whom one day in his laziness he prescribed

Chimaphilla umbellata 7 CH a dose every 15 days for 3 months, a remedy the patient had

received two years back in the 5 CH. There was a violent reaction with a hot, indurated,

swollen painful left knee. A rheumatologist diagnosed it as Isolated monoarthrosis of

unknown etiology. Badiaga ameliorated the pain, but it was a month before the

inflammation disappeared.

This was certainly a proving done against the will by a prover who had become sensitive

to the drug which he had taken 2 years back.

Two questions were posed - How could such a small remedy, whose polarity of action in

the urinary tract, produce such an inflammation in the articular capsule? A study in the

Materia Medicas revealed: (from GS Vol IV p.58) - Pain in the flexure of the left knee,

extends all over the thigh, immediately above the patella, pain as if the limb was severely

grasped (this was exactly how the patient experienced the pain after taking Chimaphilla)

Other symptoms to be retained:

Urinary retention and infection, prostate hypertrophy

- sensation of sitting on a ball;

- difficulty to urinate: micturition is facilitated by spreading the legs and by leaning

forward;

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- Urine is characterized by abundant viscous, sticky, muco-purulent filaments;

- Burning type of pains extending from the neck of the bladder to the end of the ureter.

Halo around light sources (beginning cataract)

Pain especially of the caried teeth after eating, “by the movement”, by cold drinks;

Sensation that the teeth were pulled out of their alveoles;

Stiffness of tempero-mandibular joint at night preventing closing mouth at night;

Precocious atrophy of the breasts: mammary tumour in very young women; inappropriate

secretion of milk;

Enlarged liver, hard, painful when seated; pre-cirrhotic state with ascites;

Urine tinted green

Palpitations, in the regions of the kidneys and lumbar region;

Bruised like pain of the testes which are atrophied;

Prolapsed uterus

He advises in conclusion:

Do not neglect the little remedies, the power is often unsuspected.

Do not give a remedy in an offhand way; a placebo is much better than a remedy

prescribed on the basis of a single facet of its potential action.

Learn to use the correct books

Learn to recognize the symptoms as said by the patient.

110. Petits remèdes tirés de derrière les fagots (Small remedies from personal

experiences)

GRANDGEORGE, Didier (CGH, 35,1/1998)

The author describes some rare indications for the rare remedies, indications which aren’t

found in the repertories.

Bombyx processionaire: When his group in Fréjus-St Raphaël proved this caterpillar, one

of the provers was a young intern of a hospital who attended the course out of curiosity,

without truly believing in homeopathy. He volunteered to prove the remedy, and note the

symptoms which appeared. But four days later he called up and said that he could not

proceed with the proving as he had to be operated for a torsion of the testicle. But what

was strange was that though this intern objectively presented a picture of torsion of

testicle, on surgery there was no torsion, just a big local inflammatory reaction.

Some months later the author received a small boy with severe pain, very strongly

indicative of torsion of testicle. At that moment something struck the author and he

asked the boy if he had touched caterpillars, to which the boy replied that in spite of his

father having forbidding him to do so, he had played with caterpillars in the garden.

Bombyx processionnaire 30 CH was given, and within a few minutes there was no pain

and there was no necessity for surgery. Even the inflammation had disappeared. Some

hours later the child left the hospital stating he was cured.

Another case of a boy of 17 years with asthma, who in the past had lost one testicle

following torsion. He received Bombyx processionnaire and had an all around

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improvement, both physically and psychologically. An amelioration on all the planes

when the right remedy is given.

“Symbolically the caterpillar is a larva, an incompleted, crawling being. The torsion of

the testicle is an auto-castration, a loss of a part or the whole of virility. Would this be

the remedy of individuals who feel psychically castrated, who have only stereotypic

behaviour, copied from others, without any creativity that one sees in certain social

environments? And it is here that one sees this small remedy take on unsuspected

dimensions...”

Castoreum: A young boy of 10 years came for a phymosis, for which he had already been

operated twice. He also had a developing preputial sclero-atrophic lichen. It seemed like

a Staphysagria case when the mother said that the boy yawned in his sleep. In Kent’s

repertory Castoreum is the only remedy under this rubric. In the materia medica it says

that Castoreum is the secretion of the preputial sac of the beavers. Castoreum was

prescribed. 6 months later he had an eczema of the genitals, his behaviour was better, his

lichen on the gland was gone, urination was normal, the dilatation of the urinary meatus

which had been planned was not necessary. A year later he was much better and his

parents regretted not knowing about homeopathy earlier. Some time later there was

another patient with an ‘impossible to retract’ phimosis and eczema of the thorax.

Castoreum was prescribed, four months later there was no more problem, and another 3

months later the phimosis had softened and retraction was possible. Though in Clarke’s

Dictionary phimosis hasn’t been mentioned, always consider Castoreum when there has

been a history of phimosis in men and coalescence of the labia minora in women.

Ornithogallum-umbellata: In a boy 6 years old with frequent bronchitis in whom the

interrogation revealed only common symptoms. The only important history was the

pyloric stenosis operated in the first few months of the child’s life. In Murphy’s repertory

for this indication the two remedies listed are Aethusa cynapium and Ornithogallum

umbellata. After a few doses of this remedy the child had no problems.

Similarly there was another child who consulted for anxiety. He refused to sleep alone,

had bed wetting and was jealous. This boy too had an operation at the age of 3 months

for a pyloric stenosis. After this remedy the child started sleeping better and got over his

anxieties.

In Clarke’s Dictionary pyloro-gastric cancer is described under this remedy.

Oleum jecoris aselli: This remedy should be thought of when the idea of ankylosing

spondylosis appears. A boy of 11 years consulted for growth retardation, and lumbalgia

which was diagnosed as ankylosing spondylarthritis. In the repertory in sacro-iliac pain

and small stature Calcarea phos., Oleum jecoris and Sulphur were the remedies. The

authors attention was directed towards Oleum jecoris by the fact that the boy after every

dose of Vitamin D had an aggravation of the bone pains. Four doses of Oleum jecoris in

15, 18, 24, 30 CH were sufficient to relieve the boy of this invalidating problem.

Similarly in another boy of 14 years, who had strong pains in the right hip which was

relieved by Aurum metallicum 15 CH. But the patients complained that he was not

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growing well, this child had also been frequently given Vitamin D. Oleum jecoris was

given with good improvement.

There is no small remedy, for the one who suffers, the effective remedy is a big remedy.

111. Heidi’s Accident

PETERS Randi (HT,18,1/1998)

A small girl accidentally ran a sharp paint brush on her cheek which went up, up to her

lower eyelid and was rushed up to the Emergency room where the was part of brush was

removed, antibiotics given and told to come next day for plastic surgery.

Arnica, Ledum and Hypericum were given in that order at intervals and within two

days she became normal. The surgeon opined that there was no need for his interference

since all was normal, rapidly.

112. A case of Croup

HAFFLY Joanne (HT,18,1/1998)

Experience with the “croup remedies” Hepar, Aconite, Spongia in children is narrated.

Attention isdrawn to the role orf Gelsemium in Croup as detailed by VITHOULKAS in

his book Medicine of the New Man “Gelsemium is given as one of the drugs that has

stabbing pains into the ear on swallowing; in my experience, it has not been effective.

Gelsemium does get a good deal of roaring in the ears,a feeling of blockage and

obstructionand you very often get dullness of hearing, and giddiness; but I have not seen

acute earaches responded to Gelsemium. Quite frequently there is anextension

downwards, with involvement of the larynx and loss of voice. Associated with the

laryngitis, there is liable to be an intensely croupy cough which is almost convulsive in

character coming in spasms and associated with intesnse dyspnoea.”

The author says that next when her two-year-old boy developed Croup, she gave

Gelsemium and he was cured much faster.

113. A Pneumonia Case

LANGHOLZ Anita (HT,18,1/1998)

This is a very interesting narration of a mother treating her15-year-old boy with

Pneumonia. She resisted antibiotics even though the fever went on for about a week and

the temperature went up to 104 degrees. Ultimately she found Phosphorus as the remedy

which rapidly cured.

114. I have to Protect Myself

JOHNSTON Linda (HOM,71/1998)

This is a case of a 30-year-old woman journalist who suffered from recurrent vaginal

warts. Leucorrhoea of constant thin, sticky, mustard-colored, mucous. Menses regular

21 days cycle. Severe breast pain and swelling 3 or 4 days before menses, also irritable,

angry, impatient, increased sex drive before menses. Strong exertion like dancing

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relieves these to some extent. Has been feeling much weak, no motivation, tendency to

procrastinate and then feel pressurised. sStrong exertion, mostly dancing, makes her feel

better. Aversion to smoked meats, eggs, meat, bread; aggravation: onions, fruit, vinegar,

lemon, garlic. Anxious person, especially when something expected of her or meeting

new people. Better after sundown, worse morning upto 11 a.m., - 4 p.m.

Thuja, Lyssin without appreciable relief; then Tarentula gave some relief; it was

ultimately Androctonus which gave her total relief.

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REPERTORY

1. Mittelverwechslungen im Repertorium (Remedy alterations in the Repertory)

ANDERSCH-HARTNER, P. (ZKH,42,4/1998)

Alterations - Laurocerasus - Lamium album

Some of the confusions between Laur. (Laurocerasus) and Lam. (Lamium album) in the

extant repertories are given with relevant references to the source literature.

2. Beitrag zur Verbesserung der Repertorien (Contribution to corrections to the Kent’s

Repertory)

ANDERSCH-HARTNER, P. (ZKH,42,5/1998)

Some mistakes in the repertory with regard to Aqua marina are corrected.

3. On Using the Repertory

GUNAWANTE, SM (NJH,7,2/1998)

An instructive article about the value of repertory and how to use the repertory; case

work-out examples are also given.

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PHARMACOLOGY

1. Die Entwicklung der Arzneimittelverdünnungen in den Kankenjournalen D2 bis D4

(1801 bis 1803) Samuel Hahnemanns [The development of the medicinal dilutions in the

Case Records D2 to D4 (1801 to 1803) of Samuel Hahnemann.]

HÖRSTEN, and BENZENHÖFER, U. (AHZ,243,5/1998)

In this study the development of the pharmacotherapy of HAHNEMANN in the early

days of Homeopathy, in the light of HAHNEMANN’s Case books D3, D3, D4,

pertaining to the Eilenburg time (1801 - 1803) are presented. It is found that there was a

clear tendency to prescribe higher dilutions. Analysis of the cases in which

HAHNEMANN prescribed certain remedies frequently and repeatedly to a patient

revealed that he gave the remedies in a more concentrated form in the following

prescriptions.

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2. Quality and Posology - Look at the Sources

BARTHEL Peter (HL,11,1/1998)

This is a very carefully and thoroughly analysed study and clearly points out the

importance of studying HAHNEMANN’s case records carefully. The author details how

HAHNEMANN’s posology developed over the years particularly from 1836 to 1842.

Only by proper deciphering of the symbols used by HAHNEMANN in his records can

one know his methods of medicinal preparation and prescription.

Peter BARTHEL also argues rightly for quality of the medicines prepared, (see his

article in the HL,6,3/1993) which includes the correct identification of the substance in

question, the collection of the medicinal raw material at the proper place and time,

preparation of fresh tinctures and triturations. In many cases now-a-days some, if not all,

these basic essentials are not being followed with the result that we get poor results.

Quality and Posology are completely interdependent, which HAHNEMANN realised and

we in these days do not seem to.

He also points out certain errors in the transcription of the HAHNEMANN Case

Record, DF 5 (1836-1843).

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VETERINARY

1. A Small Remedy in (alleged) Lyme Disease in a Dog

LEVY Jeff (NEJH,7,1/1998)

A two-year-old female dog with diagnosed Lyme disease was cured with a ‘small’

remedy - Euphorbium 30 single dose!

The author discusses briefly but interestingly how he came to the remedy. “As I gain

experience, I find ever more possible routes to the destination of the simillimum. So too,

in the case of prescribing “small” remedies accurately, I have found that there are many

number of ways in which one can perceive them in a case.” [Quite true, Jeff = KSS]

2. An underappreciated Miasm in Dogs.

LEVY Jeff (NEJH,7,2/1998)

The author describes briefly the ‘Rabies Miasm’. There are some curious differences

between dogs and people with regard to this Miasm. In people, it seems that the major

trigger for the delirium is water; the sound of running water, the sight of water, light

sparkling on water. In dogs it seems to be much more about motion, something moving

in the dog’s field of vision, whether a squirrel, a fly or a jogger.

3. Tango

KEHRLI Nelly (ACD,6,4/1997)

First consultation: 7 May 1997. A 12-year-old female French race horse, with a

suppurative, chronic recurrent Sinusitis. An x-ray confirmed in the left nasal sinus, but

the remedy applied did not help. Again x-ray under sedation. Now a suppurative

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maxillary and frontal sinusitis diagnosed. An operation done and drainage done. A week

or two later the discharge per nose stopped. After another operation and antibiotics was

more or less free from complaints. Later the operated area became swollen, and when the

swelling was opened pus flowed out. After cleaning and radiation. After another

operation the horse remained apathetic and dull. Another swelling.

Several measures and ultimately homeopathic consultation. Natrum muriaticum 30,

later 200 but a ‘cure’ still eluding. Case retaken and repertorized. Phosphorus Q6.

4. Three Animal Cases

EARLE Laura (SIM,11.4/1998)

Case 1: Acute trauma: Midget: 6-year-old spayed female domestic short haired cat.

Hit by a a car in the rear end. Presented a paralyzed tail, anal atony and a spastic urethra.

Radiographs showed separation at the sacrococcygeal junction. Rear limbs were

shaking, she had Sciatica. Extreme pain. Diagnosis: Causa Equina Syndrome.

Causticum M. Catheter was put, and then broad spectrum antibiotic therapy. Arnica 200,

removed catheter, then Hypericum 200. She began to play well, only the tail paralysis

remained and the owners felt that this would resolve. Usually Causa Equina Syndrome

can take months to years to resolve. This cat was back to full function in one month.

Case 2: Palliation: Ginger, 12-year-old spayed female Golden Retriever: Metastasized

Adeno-carcinoma of the anal sacs into the sublumbar lymph nodes. The anal tumor was

ressected but the margins were not clean. They did not touch the lymph node tumor. The

surgeon told the owner not to expect more than one or two months after the biopsy. Since

one month prior (at diagnosis) the tumor had grown by 50%. Had been treated by another

homeopath with Conium and Chinese herbs with little to no improvement. She was

arthritic before the tumor was diagnosed. She had a small fibrous wart on her foot.

Aluminum 200. About a week later the wart fell off. She was again taken to the previous

homeopath for a new anti-cancer therapy called Issine (high doses of Vitamins and anti-

oxidants), and was again given Conium LM potency and Ginger became very pale, sighed

often was unable to get comfortable. Calcarea phosphorica 200. Found very depressed,

severely constipated, picky about eating. Aurum metallicum M, and in a week improved

rapidly. She was happy, defecating well, eating voraciously, playful. Three weeks later

Aurum M repeated, and two months later again repeated. While she became comfortable,

the tumor was growing. She died comfortably.

Case 3: Strengthening the Vital Force: Trinka 6-year-old spayed female Daschund: Right

shoulder and neck spasms and nerve root signature into the left forelimb. Prior history of

falling off deck 2 or 4 years ago. Previous radiograph showed calcification of the C5-6

disc space. Put on nutritional supplements after adjusting all areas but the cervical lesion.

Trinks wants to be with owners all the time but does not want to be touched. Even the

anticipation of being touched will make the spasms worse. Again adjusted all the areas

but the cervical spine. She continued to do better, when she became acutely painful and

began spasming. Conium M was given and she did well. The remedy was repeated once.

She continued to do well on chiropractic care, and she needed one dose of Conium XM.

5. Le chien de Madame Restriction (The dog of Mrs. Restriction)

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Marc BRUNSON (CGH, 35,10/1998)

Case of a dog: Caesearean birth: one undescended testis; allergic conjunctivitis; right eye

- premature cataract; allergic skin, erection without sexual excitement. The owner of the

dog was a very strict person and restricted the dog from doing what it liked. A Caladium

patient falls sick when he stops doing what he like, ie when he stops smoking. Caladium

also has these following symptoms, itching evening in bed, sleeplessness from itching,

erection without sexual desire, inflammation eyes, warmth aggravation. Caladium helped

the dog.

A brief study of the drug follows:

1. It removes the overwhelming craving that prevents the smokers from breaking off their

habit Kent p206

2. sexual desire with impotency, masturbation, nymphomania.

3. perspiration smells sweet and attracts flies

4. asthma with cough, ameliorated by expectoration but mucous not expectorated easily

5. fever high in sleep and which disappears on waking (Lippe P.170)

6. A Sick dachshund

WALTONBAUGH Dawn

(HT,18,1/1998)

One-and-half year old Dachshund Heidi with a collapsed disc space betwen two of her

vertebrae in her thoracic spine (x-rayed) due to an injury. She had lost sensation in her

toes, skin and could not urinate, essentially paraplegic. Traditional treatment was costly

and prolonged.

A single dose of Hypericum XM made Heidi achieve remarkable improvement within

ten days! All her sensations are back and she could walk, urinate, etc. She had slight

ataxia whenshestandsand perhaps this will go away with time.

7. Shooting pains?

WRIGHT Jonathan (HT, 18,2/1998)

Case of a 4 year old female labrador retriever mix. She was found vigorously chewing

and licking the underside of her left front paw between the pads, which looked blistered

and raw. Following Allopathic antibiotics and steroids the skin healed, but she continued

to limp. Dr.Wright was consulted: no abnormality other than the presence of a very small

lump under the skin between the pads and a sensitiveness to pressure and examination

was observed.

Dr.Wright’s conclusion - that she had stepped on a sharp object and the skin symptoms

were secondary to the chewing. And the lameness now is due to the pain in the small

lump of scar tissue. Hypericum 1M was given and she was better following an initial

aggravation.

8. Acute agricultural homeopathic events

SHEAFFER Edgar (HT, 18, 5/1998)

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Case 1: of a 3 year old Holstien bovine had acute hot painful right mammary gland.

Secretion was curdy with clots of milk and blood. Culture showed Pseudomonas

bacteria. Phytolacca made her better.

Case 2: 30+ old pony developed acute impaction of the small intestine. Pulse 84, Temp.

102 with restlessness, pacing in circles alternating with lying down and getting up and

occassional straining. Nux vomica 6C, 3 doses followed by Colocynthis 30C two doses at

15 mts interval relieved the pony.

Case 3: filly after it stpped on a large nail continued to limp even after treatment

improved after Ledum pal 30C.

Case 4: a thorough bred gelding sustained an injury in the eye resulting in swelling and

redness with a cloudy cornea and loss of vision. Worsened despiet allopathic treatment.

Phosphorous 200C + Hypericum spray healed completely and vision was restored.

Case 5: Continued bleeding after dehorning of calves was stopped by Arnica 30C

alternated with Phosphorous 200 C every 15 mts three doses each. (Arnica and/or Aconite

before dehorning and Arnica after the procedure)

Case 6: 900 pound pig after it consumed a paddock full of old weeds, she stopped eating

and drinking and became unhappy. Nux vomica followed by Bryonia completed the

treatment.

Case 7: 23 heifers developed fever with bronchitis and harsh dry cough. All of them

were treated with Bryonia in the drinking water and Vitamin C in the feed. Two animals

with persistent fever needed Ferrum phosphoricum and Antibiotics.

Case 8: 300 leghorn broilers were diagnosed to have coccidia(parasitic disease of the

digestive tract) with high morbidity and mortality. Symptoms were diarrhoea, decreased

appetite, thirst with weight loss. Mercurius corrosivus 12C for seven days in the drinking

waters and 270 healthy broilers were marketed.

Case 9:A herd of cows were all bloated because they weren’t given enough dry hay

before they were turned out to pasture. Carbo-veg 30C and an hour later Nux vomica 30C

were given; not a cow died.

All these above animals were treated by the owners themselves. In the US many

farmers are turning over to organic production of milk, cheese, eggs, chicken and turkey

and beef. Homeopathy offers them a safe, gentle and natural treatment leaving no

chemical residues in their products.

9. Kiki the cat

WRIGHT Jonathan (HT, 18,11/1998)

A 15-year old cat was one day found apparentely dead. The cat was cold and stiff,

pupils maximally dilated and non-responsive to light, gums and tongue cold and blue, no

signs of fracture or trauma or internal tumors or haemorrhages etc. But on auscultation a

faint flutterring was heard. And after an hour the cat started gasping. Carbo-veg 30C

was reapeated every 30-60 minutes, and there was only very little improvement. Then

Arsenicum album 30C was given and within a minute the cat sat up and vomited some

foul brownish black material. The next morning the cat was up on its feet though a little

tired. After a week of nursing and Arsenicum album 6C it went to live another year.

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RESEARCH

1. Preliminary research for testing Baptisia tinctoria 30c effectiveness against

salmonellosis in first and second quality broiler chickens

SANDOVAL, CH., MORFIN, LL., LOPEZ BB. (BHJ,87,3/1998)

The aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of Baptisia tinctoria 30c

and ciprofloxacin against salmonellosis in fowl. Eight hundred (400 first quality and 400

second quality) poultry birds were used. All were the same commercial brand. There

were two treatments, both with four repetitions. Treatment began when chickens were

eight days old; two drops/kg live weight/d Baptisia tinctoria or 15 mg/kg live weight/d of

Ciprofloxacin. Both treatments lasted ten days and were given in the drinking water.

Salmonella diagnostic tests were made on day 0, day 8 and 49 of age and death rate was

when treatments had finished. Death rate values were applied and square roots

transformation and a 2 x 2 factorial analysis was made.

The mortality for first and second quality fowls in the Baptisia tinctoria group were

0.77125 and 2.037 respectively, and in the Ciprofloxacin group 0,7245 and 2,1848,

respectively. No significant statistical difference was observed (P>0.1) regarding

treatments, only regarding different quality fowl (P<0.01). After comparing, Baptisia

tinctoria 30c and Ciprofloxacin treatments against salmonellosis, it was concluded that

there were no meaningful differences between outcomes.

2. Homeopathic medicine test according to the crossover design :from theory to practice.

KOSTER Dick, VAN HASELEN Robert, JANSEN Gerard, and DICKE Martin

(BHJ,87,4/1998)

An homeopathic pathogenic trial (HPT), proving was carried out using a double-blind

placebo-controlled crossover method. The name of the medicine was also unknown to

the volunteers. A number of subjects withdrew at the last minute, leading to an

unbalanced randomisation. A strong period effect was observed, which makes results

difficult to interpret. Most subjects were able to guess correctly which treatment was

active and which placebo.

3. Experimental Study of Homeopathy in allergology - 2) biological studies

POITEVIN Bernard (BHJ,87,3/1998)

[This article is a translation of the original published in L’Homéopathie Européene,

1997, 6. Translation by Jean LUBBOCK].

The main purpose of biological studies is to demonstrate the action of very dilute

homeopathic medicines, taking into account, where possible, the therapeutic connection

of similitude. High-lighting the action of these high dilutions, which have no direct toxic

effects, assumes ‘sensitization’ of the biological substance, a condition which is present

in the experimental study of inflammatory and allergic reactions. There are many

products whose clinical efficacy has been obsrved in these reactions, either in acute

pathology or in modifying allergic diathesis, as well as in the process of inflammation and

chronic suppuration.

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The main studies related to basophil activation, follow two separate threads:

1) exploring the action of highly diluted homeopathic medicines (Apis mellifica, Lung

histaminum) and allergy mediators (Histaminum) in modifying the activation of human

basophils, in relation to their use in acute allergic reaction.

2) study of the action of high dilutions of antiserum against IgE: on the direct activation

of human basophils, which raises the question of the ‘memory of water’.

The results are discussed under the heads: Histamine release; In vitro human basophil

degranulation test - direct activation by high dilutions of anti IgE; In vitro human basophil

degranulation test - the effect of homeopathically-prepared medicines on human basophil

de-granulation; Regulatory effect of Apis mellifica on basophil activation; Inhibiting

effect of high dilution of histamine on basophil activation; Flow cytometry;

Other biological experiments: Lymphoblast transformation test; Production of

Cytokines by human monocytes; Chemiluminescence of human granulocytes; Action of

Apis melifica on erythema caused by UV light in albino guinea pigs.

What are the experiments done to know how high dilutions work? These have been

hypotheses. These are discussed under the heads: Limitations of hypotheses involving

allergology; Physicochemical studies of high dilutions; Psychoneuroimmunology.

4. Diabetes mellitus and Homeopathy

SHARMA Anita, OBERAI Praveen (CCRH,20, 3&4/1998)

This is a brief review of the researches conducted by the CCRH with particular

reference to the experiments with Cephalandra indica. The results definitely show that

Cephalandra indica mother tincture possesses hypoglycaemic effect and helps in

mitigating the sufferings of the patients of Diabetes mellitus. No toxic effects of this drug

were reported in any of the patients. The studies are continuing with the addition to study

of the action of few more homeopathic drugs like Rhus aromatica and Chionanthus.

5. Clinical Research Study on Japanese Encephalitis

SHARMA Anita, OBERAI Praveen (CCRH,20,3&4/1998)

This is a brief essay on the researches conducted by the CCRH in Japanese

Encephalitis, during 1991. Belladonna was worked out as the Genus epidemicus of the

Japanes Encephalitis that was then prevalent in five districts of Uttar Pradesh. A single

dose of 200 was given to all the population of 3,22,812 persons in 96 villages in three

districts irrespective of their age which comprised the high risk group. This group formed

12% of the total population of these districts. Follow-up of 39,250 persons (12.15%)

revealed no development of any signs and symptoms of Encephalitis. A total 237 patients

(including 14 cases of the sequelae of Japanese Encephalitis discharged from various

hospitals, were given symptomatic treatment with indicated homeopathic medicines.

Here also it was observed that 68.6% of the patients were relieved by Belladonna.

The CCRH have formulated a protocol for further research studies in different

locations.

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6. Pharmacognosy of Cytisus scoparius Linn.

RAO Padma, RAJAGOPAL T. (CCRH,20,3&4/1998)

Cytisus scoparius is a small deciduous shrub belonging to family Leguminacae. The

green twigs are used as a heart tonic and diuretic in Dropsy, besides in Angina pectoris,

Hypertension and cardiac Arrythmias. It is also a substitute for Digitalis.

The study concludes that this plant has potential medicinal value.

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HISTORY

1. Der homöopathische Arzt Karl Julius AEGIDI (1794-1874) (The homeopathic

Physician Karl Julius AEGIDI (1794-1874)

VIGOUREUX, R. (ZKH,42,3/1998)

Karl Julius AEGIDI is considered as the most influential homeopathic physicians of

the “second generation” of HAHNEMANN’s disciples.

This brief article sketches the time and life of AEGIDI.

2. Paul Dahlke (1865-1928) zum 70 Todestag (Paul DAHLKE (1865-1928) - 70th death

Anniversary)

GOLDMANN, R. (ZKH,42,6/1998)

Paul DAHLKE is one of the most prolific writers among the German homeopathic

physicians around the turn of the last Century. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary

of his death, his little known articles in various journals are listed.

3. The Other Man who may Share Credit for the Discovery of Homeopathy

PERKO Sandra J. (JAIH,91,4/1998)

William CULLEN, the man who inadvertently ignited the spark in Samuel

HAHNEMANN that ultimately led to the discovery of homeopathy. CULLEN’s

professional life, his medical theories, and his place in medical history is discussed as

well as the similarities and variances of his theories in Homeopathy.

4. Les joyaux de l’art et la science de l’Homoéopathie de Boger (The joys of the art and

science of homeopathy of Boger)

SALAUN, P. & LENTHERIC, P. (RBH, 29, 1/1998)

This article according to the authors is an inventory of the most significant happenings

in the philosophy and the techniques and the experience of C.M.Boger based on the

translation of his books “Study in the Philosophy of Healing” and “The study of Materia

Medica and Taking the Case”.

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GENERAL

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1. Zur Selbstdarstellung der Homöopathie und ihren Auswirkungen (On the self-

representation of Homeopathy and its results)

GRUNOW, D. (AHZ,243,4/1998)

This is a lecture delivered by the author in the German Central Union of Homeopathic

Physicians on 9 May 1997 in Regensburg.

Dr.GRUNOW disputes the impression created in the minds of the people that it is

usual that correct prescribing is done in the homeopathic practice. It is not easy to find

out a remedy according to the § 153. The similie is a rarity. HAHNEMANN has very

clearly taught us the way to find the homeopathic remedy. Whether it is possible when

we attempt to follow it is ultimately not in our hands. To minimise the discrepancy

between what is actually practised and what is presented to the public will help the

development of Homeopathy.

2. Homöopathie - Eine Standortbestimmung des Deutsche Zentralvereins

Homöopathischer Ärzte (Homeopathy - A position-finding of the German Central Union

of Homeopathic Physicians)

BONSCH, F. (AHZ,243,5/1998)

The Deutschen Zentralvereins homöopathischer Ärzte (DZVhA) has worked out a

definition of Homeopathy which marks a clear demarcation with all other therapeutic

measures. Senior homeopathic physicians have discussed the following points and

come up with the definition.

1. Definition and Origin of the concept

2. Development and spread

3. Basics

3.1 The Law of Similars “Similia similibus curentur”

3.2 The Proving of medicines on healthy human

3.3 The choice of the individual medicine

3.4 The examination

4. The theory of disease in Homeopathy

5. Homeopathic medicine

6. Possibilities and limits of a homeopathic treatment

7. Literature

3. Homeopaths without Borders: The Primacy of Primary Care

BRANDS Martien (NEJH,7,1/1998)

This is survey of the poor state of Homeopathy with the medical doctor homeopaths

in USA and the need to impart training. Also discussed is the need to train Primary Care

especially in the African countries. Homeopaths without Borders consisting of

homeopaths from Europe and USA visit the African countries and establish contact with

the doctors in Africa and the former East European countries and undertake these Primary

Care training.

Good work Homeopaths Without Borders!

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4. Sharing Information in Epidemics: Implications for Practitioners

HOOVER Todd (NEJH,7,1/1998)

Speaking about his personal experience in three cases of Influenza, the author draws

attention of the Profession to Julian WINSTON’s forthcoming book on the History of

Homepathy wherein the Influenza epidemic of 1918 and the great successes of

Homeopathy in it have been discused in detail. The importance of sharing information is

evident.

In the following part of this article an extract from Julian WINSTON’s forthcoming

book has been published. Certainly Homeopathy played a great role in the Influenza

epidemic of 1918.

[Referring to the above article a correspondant in Letter to the Editor writes in the

NEJH, 7, 2/1998 that “Even in non-pandemic years there are apparently 20,000 deaths in

the US related to Influenza” and calls for communication amongst homeopaths to deal

most effectively with a modern-day outbreak.]

5. Survey of the use of a Remedy Pack in General Practice

RYAN Kathy (BHJ,87,3/1998)

In the U.K. popularity of Homeopathy has greatly increased in the recent years.

Postgraduate courses in Homeopathy are thriving and it is beginning to be taught at

undergraduate level. A way to bring Homeopathy to wider audience is to deal with

short-term conditions by the patients themselves. This is done through a kit of

homeopathic remedies along with a brief but clear instructions. Dr.R.A.F.JACK has

been doing this since 40 years. The idea worked well and night calls became

considerably lesser.

A survey was done to ascertain the details of this method. Questionnaire was issued to

100 patients and 62 were returned. The impression is that the kit was useful.

6. Minimum Dataset for documentation of Homeopathic Practice.

STEINSBEKK Aslak, BRANDS Martien (BHJ,87,3/1998)

In order to compare data from different documentation projects of homeopathic

practice, there is a need for standardisation. A group which met at a European Committee

of Homeopathy (ECH) research meeting in London, made a proposal of a basis for

discussion. The proposal is on the minimum data set which every study should include

and which methods of effect measurements are most appropriate.

7. Homeopathic Travel Story

MURNAME Sara (NEJH,7,1/1998)

In this article the author speaks of her experience in a Caribbean town, the Malaria she

suffered and her experiences in the orphanage there and the homeopathic treatment of

emotional and behavioral disorders of children in the orphanage. Very interesting.

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8. Die homöopathische Heilweise (Homeopathic way of Healing)

KELLER, G.v. (ZKH,42,2/1998)

This is a brief explanation of Homeopathy and its healing path. The information is

meant for patients. This comes from the pen of a very experienced Homeopathy

Practitioner.

9. Forum: Kreuzfeuer oder Kreuzigung? (Crossfire or Crucifixion?)

HOLZAPFEL K. (ZKH,42,3,1998)

The European Journal of Homeopathy of George VITHOULKAS which ran only

for two years had a column titled ‘Crossfire’ in which debatable points were discussed.

The point that was taken in this column was the so-called ‘teachings’ of VITHOULKAS

vis-a-vis those of Rajan SANKARAN. This article analyses briefly this debate. The title

of the article gives an idea of the author’s views.

10. Hahnemann, Repertorisieren und der Computer (HAHNEMANN, Repertorisation and

Computer)

DEGELE, N. (ZKH,42,6/1998)

For the past few years, computers have become widely used in a homeopath’s

everyday work, it’s usage is not limited to book-keeping, moreover, it encompasses

genuine homeopathic work such as case-taking and finding the right remedy. As it will

be demonstrated, using homeopathic computer programmes does change homeopathic

work and knowledge in an almost imperceptible manner instead of merely supporting the

healer’s job.

11. Impfungen in der homöopathischen Praxis - eine Argumentationshilfe (Vaccinations

in homeopathic Practice - some points for arguments)

FRIEDRICH, U. (ZKH,42,6/1998)

A brief resume on the different infective diseases like, Measles, Mumps, Rubella,

Diphtheria, etc. and about the vaccinations in vogue.

12. A Proposal for a ‘Good Homeopathic Practice Score’

KÖNIG Peter (HL,1,1/1998)

This article argues, justly, for a uniform criteria for case presentations and papers.

[See 55 of Therapeutics section of this QHD = KSS.]

13. Interview with Massimo MANGIALAVORI

KÖNIG Peter & SANTOS-KÖNIG Uta (HL,11,1/1998)

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This is an appreciation and Interview of Massimo MANGIALAVORI who has been

holding many Seminars in the West. He is known to present reliable cases. His manner

of observing the patients and documenting verbatim what they express is very interesting.

His knowledge of “small remedies” is fascinating. Remedies like Asterias rubens,

Solanum nigrum, Scrophularia nodosa, Nuphar, Mephites - just to name a few - seem to

be good and well-known friends to him.

The Interview is very interesting and gives one much to think about.

14. Does conventional medical treatment have a scientific basis?

BOL Arjo (HL,22,2/1998)

It is generally said that Homeopathy does not have sufficient scientific basis. The

author examined whether the conventional Medicine has such a scientific basis. After a

detailed study he concludes that medical diagnosis and treatment are influenced by

culture, intra-personal and inter-personal variations. Study of many diagnostic and

therapeutic techniques has shown that a great deal of studies contain statistical and

methodological errors, which make the results very unreliable. Many decisions of

physicians are correct, and many are not, so a lot of patients do not receive the right

treatment, which has a sub-optimal result and possibly even harmful effects. The call for

‘evidence based medicine’ is only very recently, 1994, a hot topic in medical science,

which makes you wonder what the supposed basis was before that time. Evidence-based

medicine is a must for Homeopathy as well. If this continuous testing does not take

place, critical thinking is replaced by dogmatic belief and Homeopathy will be reduced to

a marginal sect instead of a vivid community with refreshing and new ideas.

15. Drug - the most important four-letter word in Medicine

KOTHARI, M.L., LOPA, M. (MFH,8,4/1998)

The authors in their characteristic manner discuss the ‘drug’ and ‘drugging’. They

classify drugs under the following heads:

1. Placebo: whch literally means ‘I shall please’: Something done to please everyone -

patient, physician, pharmaceuticals.

2. Miserabo (Nocebo): This is the polar-opposite of placebo, “and is as effective”: the

purgings, blood-lettings, masive mutilative cancer surgeries, cytotoxic drugs, irradiation,

and so on, have this sledge-hammer action of hurting the patient so much that he or she

has no time or talent left to think of the original problem.

3. Presumabo: The presumed diagnosis, pathology, etc. and the equally presumed

medicines.

4. Vainabo: The basic vain nature of Man which keeps the drug industry make huge

profits on false promises, like the aphrodisiacs and rejuvenators.

5. Falsebo: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Psychotropic drugs and there claims.

6. Fashionabo: The drugs that belong to this category are used for conditions and

purposes not listed in the Pharmacopoeia but widely consumed as a fashion after some

bigwig has sworn by the drug: example large doses of Vitamin C, Neurobion.

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Now for the ‘beter side’ of the picture:

1. Symptomolysis: Ease for the Dis-ease: A person writhing with colicky pain, struggling

to breathe because of an attack of bronchial Asthma or acute left ventricular failure, pain

of myocardial infarction, and many more such conditions are amenable to instantaneous

and adequate relief by a judiciously administered drug.

2. Replacement of a deficiency:

3. Specifically Anti-cause: Cure.

4. Procedural Agents: Diagnosis/ Anaesthetic: These drugs are related to no disease but to

body’ssystems. Contrast dyes, by differing opacities, make the doctor see the various

tracts of the body as also the most deep-seated blood vessels. Anaesthetic drugs are also

procedural.

5. Physiology modulators: Most modern allopathic drugs belong to this class.

6. Microflorafluctuators: Antimicrobials

16. Diagnostique, dialogue, thérapie (Diagnosis, dialogue, therapy)

Fernando RASQUEZ (CGH, 35,10/1998)

An article read in the 51st congress of LMHI, Capri on 3rd October 1996.

The importance of diagnosis, the patient-doctor dialogue and therapy right from the time

of Sydenham to our days is discussed.

17. Les Sources de la Materia Medicale Hahnemannien (The sources of Hahnemannien

Materia Medica)

(CGH, 35, 10/1998)

Biography of Michel Ettmuller (1644 - 83). Hahnemann has borrowed a lot from Michel

Ettmuller especially in connection to Aurum, China, Opium and Veratrum album.

18. Réponse à un de nos lecteurs qui pose la question: qui êtes-vous? (Answer to one of

our readers who asks the question: who are you?)

Jacques BAUR (CGH, 35,10/1998)

The author quotes Pierre Schmidt: “he who is only, is not at all!” Which he explains as:

one who is only a homeopath would never be one, neither would one who is only a

doctor. The necessity to improve ourselves in all dimensions is necessary to be someone.

19. 1996. L’ecole Dauphiné-Savoie a 20 ans (1996. The Daphiné-Savoie school is 20

years old)

BOURGARIT, Robert (CGH, 35, 1/1998)

20. Quelques Souvenirs... (Some memories...)

JOBERT, Jacques (CGH, 35,1/1998)

21. Elle a vingt ans (It is 20 years old)

GAMBY, F. (CGH, 35,1/1998)

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The above three articles are on the completion of 20 years by the Dauphiné-Savoie

school. Georges DEMANGEAT held teaching classes in his house. One day there were

about 40 - 50 students in his living room, and the whole room was crowded with the

students sitting wherever they could find place; this was when the idea to start a school

arose. Jean-Marie MOREL initiated the idea but did not live to see the fruit of his work.

This School was started 20 years back in a single room near Grenoble by Robert

BOURGARIT, Jean FALEVOZ and Jacques JOBERT. This is one of the first Unicist

schools in France.

22. Discours d’ouverture du 51

e

congrès de la Ligue Médicale Homoéopathique

Internationale Capri 2 - 6 Octobre 1996 (The opening speech of the International

Homoeopathic Medical League, Capri 2 - 6 October 1996)

CENERELLI Carlo (CGH, 35, 2/1998)

The speaker laments about the fact that in spite of the success of Homeopathy in

children, in veterinary cases and of the homeopathic aggravation, the homeopathic effect

is still criticised to be a placebo effect or is attributed to the power of suggestion on easily

influencable persons. He urges that there is only way to face all these criticisms and

doubts: to act coherently and logically with a reliable and irrefutable instrument - the

Organon, which is still far from being outdated.

He also stressed on the importance of being an Impartial Observer in the consulting room.

“The Homeopathic understanding comes with a profound understanding of the unity and

individuality, that each human is an unique living being...”

He also remininsced of his student days with Dr.Pierre Schmidt. He remembered the

rigorous study of Homeopathy and of the English language. Homeopathy has

contributed to the birth of healthy children, healthy enough to react to the environment

which contrarily has deteriorated. He suggests that this could probably be the subject of

the next congress - helping man defend himself better, improving his auto-defence

capacities and to integrate himself into a progressively hostile environment. What the

profession needs is research and teaching - areas in which Homeopathy should

ceaselessly progress.

23. Dr.Marjery BLACKIE: Fond Memories

DEACON Max (HOM, 71/1998)

This is a touching tribute to the late Dr.Margery BLACKIE.

Dr. BLACKIE felt that the spirit of HAHNEMANN was especially embodied in the

writings of Dr.KENT.

Dr.BLACKIE was the Dean of the Faculty of Homoeopathy. Shock and grief after

the terrible plane crash in 1972 when so many good doctors, and nurses and pharmacists,

especially young assistant Bill KADLIEGH, had a very bad effect on her health. Dr.Alan

ANDREW treated her and gradually she improved. The sudden death of Dr.ASKEW hit

her very hard.

Dr.BLACKIE was a great lady and a great doctor who brought honor to her

profession and to homoeopathic medicine.

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24. An Interview with Nuala EISING

WATSON Jude (HOM, 71/1998)

This interview is interesting in its own way. Nuala EISING who proved Granite says

that “a remedy works in a proving in a reverse order to what occurs in normal life.”

25. An Interview with Ananda ZAREN

RIEBERER Gabriela (HOM,71/1998)

Ananda ZAREN has been in homeopathic practice since 1977. She is a well-known

teacher. She says that Homeopathy works at such depths that it can influence actually

the DNA. Homeopathy can start unravelling what hasbeen stored in that level and

slowly pull it out of the body. Ananda ZAREN explains her technique; she speaks of

observing and interpreting the body language, the wound, the wall and the mask; also

about her books.

26. Styles of Prescribing

CREASY Sheilagh (HOM,71/1998)

The author isa welll-known ‘teacher’ of Homeopathy. This article is a transcript of

the talk she delivered in the Society of Homeopaths, London in September 1998. After

discussing the fundamentals she presents a case. A very interesrting and educative

article.

27. An Interview with Svetlana RIABYKH

RIEBERER Gabriela (HOM,71/1998)

Svetlana RIABYKH is from Belaruss studying Homeopathy in Ireland. After the

Chernobyl nuclear accident, Homeopathy began to be practised in Belaruss. There is a

good exchange of men and material between Belaruss and Ireland. SVETLANA speaks

of these.

28. An Interview with Gsbriela RIEBERER

CHURCHILL Nick (HOM,78/1998)

GABRIELA speaks of Women’s Conference and Women in Homeopathy.

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BOOKS

1. Impfkonzepte in der Homöopathie (The Concept of Immunization in

Homeopathy), LEHRKE, P., 241 S., brosch., Hippokrates Verlag, Stuttgart 1998,

DM 74,- (German), review by LÖNS (AHZ,243,4/1998): “This is a dissertation in the

Albert-Ludwig-University, Freiburg. Information about immunisation obtained through

a ‘questionnaire’ from House-, General-, and Paediatricians were different from the other

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non-homeopathic physicians. . . . . . After a thorough discussion about the theory of the

fundamental concepts of classical Homeopathy as also the view of immunisation in the

classical homeopathic literature, follows a brief, pragmatic evaluation, statistics, etc. . . . .

. The book can be recommended to the allopaths as well as the homeopaths.”

2. Repertorium der homöopathischen Mineralstoffmedizin, SPURZEN, W.

Arbeitsbuch und Nachschlagewerk mit Materia Medica. (Repertory of the

homeopathic Mineral medicines, Workbook and reference work with Materia

Medica), 416 S., Leinen, Sonntag Verlag, Stuttgart 1997, DM 89,-. (German) review

by GEBHARDT (AHZ, 243, 4/1998): “ . . . . . . A large part of the book is taken up by the

Repertory so that the remedy can be quickly found. Doubtless the book will interest the

experienced, so that the mineral and metal could be found in the treatment of chronic

diseases.”

3. Der Traum in der homöopathischen Praxis (Dream in homeopathic Practice),

WHITMONT, E.C., 244 S., Burgdorf Verlag , Göttingen 1997, DM 76,- (German),

review APPELL (AHZ, 243,4/1998): “ . . . . . WHITMONT’s book together with the

book jointly authored by him and SYLVIA BRINTON-PERERA, “Dreams - A Portal to

the Source” as basis-text, can be positively recommended.”

4. Kindertypen in der Homöopathie (Children Types in Homeopathy),

VERMEULEN, F., 4.Aufl., 267 S., geb., Sonntag Verlag, Stuttgart 1997, DM 59,-.

(German), review by APPELL (AHZ, 243,5/1998): “In 4th edition VERMEULEN

discusses 36 remedies which are useful particularly in childhood constitutional types.

The book has not lost anything since its 1st edition, but rather has gone through revision

and improvement...”

5. Lehrbuch der Homöopathie, Bd.II (Textbook of Homeopathy, Vol.II),

KÖHLER,G. Praktische Hinweise zur Arzneiwahl, 4. uberarb. und erw. Aufl., 476

S., geb., Hippokrates Verlag, Stuttgart 1998, DM 128,-. (German), review by

APPELL (AHZ,243,6/1998): “Between the homeopathic teaching and practice there is a

gap and it is difficult to the newcomer to set about. There is little in the ho29.

meopathic book market to help in this regard . . . . . A valuable exception is the textbook

from Gerhard KÖHLER, a basic book which should not be missed in the foundation-

laying, since it comes from the hands of a long and very experinced physician. . .”

6. Homeopathy: A Critical Approach, ed Ernst & Hahn, Butterworth Heinemann,

1998. £25.00, ISBN 0 7506 3564 9. (BHJ,87,3/1998) review by Galen IVES: “It is

interesting to read a book on Homeopathy which has no axe to grind as a result, this one

is sure to have more than its share of detractors. Falling, as it does, neatly (and

deliberately) between two schools, those who are certain of the efficacy and validity of

Homeopathy will dismiss it for failing unequivocally to endorse their practice, whilst the

orthodox practitioner wil revile it for not concluding that all Homeopathy is a sham. . .

This is an extremely useful work, which I suspect will become a standard for years to

come.

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7. Homeopathy for Primary Health Care Team. Dr. Paul DOWNEY, Butterworth

Heinemann. Oxford 1997. £16.99. ISBN 0-7506-299901. review by Kathy RYAN

(BHJ,87,3/1998): “This book is written by a GO/homeopath and aims to be a

comprehensive introductory text for those working in primary care. . . In conclusion this

book may serve as an interesting appetiser for those members of the Primary Health-care

team who wish to become acquainted with Homeopathy...”

8. Homeopathic Method. Jeremy SWAYNE, Edinburgh. Churchill Livingstone

1997. £22.50 ISBN 0-443-05926-8. review by Jonathan SHORE (BHJ,87,4/1998): “In

this book aptly entitled Homeopathic Method, Jeremy Swayne provides an in-depth

analysis of an approach to understanding the meaning of symptoms in the larger context

of an individual life. For this process he uses the phrase ‘clinical method’ as distinct

from ‘therapeutic method’ with its emphasis on the therapeutic technique or agent used in

treatment. Thus the focus here is on relationship rather than Materia Medica. This

work is an attempt to examine the multifaceted dynamics that exist between doctor,

patient, and illness and to elucidate and clarify them so that they may be clinically useful

to a wide range of practitioners. It is a meritorious venture into difficult territory and

reflects both the breadth of the author’s experience and the depth of his insight into the

currents which flow just below the surface of the daily experience of a practising

homeopath. . . Overall this is a book which needed to be written and will serve well

those who are able to study it carefully. It is an unusual work in that it deals almost

exclusively with what might be termed ‘practical theory’. The detailed information

presented here was previously unavailable in a form which could be digested by those for

whom this work is intended. It is not merely a restatement of previously written books

but a genuine contribution from the life and work experience of a senior practitioner.”

9. Der kurze Weg zum homöopathischen Arzneimittel. Diagnostische Kausalketen -

Bewährte Indikationen. (The short way to the homeopathic Medicine. Causal

chains - Proved Indications) by Willibald GAWLIK, 372 S., Sonntag verlag 1996,

DM78,- (German) review by Stefan REIS (ACD,6,1/197): “Dr.Willibald GAWLIK is by

his many writings and university lectures well-known as an experienced homeopathic

practitioner. In the book under review he has given in various tabulated format, singular

symptoms, syndromes, and clinical indications, which he has come across in his long

experience. There are eleven chapters: . . . To the patient, indefatigable and experienced

practitioner the book can be recommended with some reservations - he must be able to

find the gold in it.”

10. Erste Hilfe durch Homöopathie, (First Aid in Homeopathy) by Manuel

MATEU I RATERA, 600 S., (Taschenbuchformat), gebunden, Hahnemann Institut

- Privatinstitut für homöopathische Dokumentation, Greifenberg 1997, DM 69,-

(German, translated from the Spanish) review by Stefan REIS (ACD,6,4/1997): “This

handy book offers real help in every emergency: Besides the usual indications

(Contusion, Laceration, Fracture, Burn etc.), the rarer accidents also are covered, e.g.

Snakebite, specific poisoning, or serious diseases. The book is divided into two main

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headings: The first handles the homeopathic, and the emergency medical treatment of

acute traumatic, toxic and similar states; the second part offers a Materia Medica to the

remedies referred to in the first part. ...All in all this is a new book that can be very well

recommended, and for its good binding it is not priced high. . .”

11. Neurodermitis, erfolgreich behandelt durch Homöopathie. (Neurodermatitis

successfully treated by Homeopathy), EICHLER, K., EICHLER, R., 351 S., geb.,

Barthel & Barthel, Schäftlarn, 1996, DM 89,- (German) review by WILD (ZKH, 42, 3/

1998): “At the outset the authors, father and son, two homeopathic general physicians,

must be thanked for their courage to boldly expressed courage and their readiness to

openly speak their successful efforts in the treatment of Neurodermatitis. . . . This

textbook is intended for homeopaths in their daily practice in the treatment of patients

with skin eruptions. . . The book ends with the general suggestion for treating

Neurodermatitis and the important warning against self-treatment.

12. Jahrbuch Band 2 (1995) der Karl und Veronica Carstens-Stiftung (Year-

book,Vol 2 (1995) of the Karl and Veronica Carstens Foundation), by ALBRECHT,

H., FRÜHWALD, M 288 S., brosch., Hipokrates Verlag, Stuttgart 1996, DM 84,-

(German), review by BLEUL (ZKH,42,4/1998): “The Carstens-Veronica Foundation

supports : Science and Research, continued further education and scientific training in

respect of Natural therapy, Homeopathy and unconventional methods in Medicine as also

Environment Medicine”. In this the second year-book containing 32 projects, . . . 14 of

them on Homeopathy have been documented. The search of study designs suitable for

Homeopathy’s individualized medicine choice (J. SIEBENWIRTH: Neurodermatitis,

M.SCHMÜCK: Cycle disturbances), new attempts for explaining the action of the high

potencies, theoretic (O.WEINGÄRTNER), practical (C. WITT), also controlled studies in

which controlled studies of the homeopathic single medicines act in Tonsillitis

(M.NUSCHE), female (I. GERHARD et al) and male (E.WALLIS), Sterility and

Neurodermatitis (W.REMY et al), have been discussed in this... The individual works

are all very readable, their knowledge indispensable for all, who are actually interested in

homeopathic research.

13. Jahrbuch der Carstens-Stiftung Band 3 (The Carstens Year-book) Vol.3,

ALBRECHT, H.; FRÜWALD, M., 267 S., kart., Hippokrates Verlag, Stuttgart

1997, DM 84,- (German) review by FRIEDRICH (ZKH,42,4/1998): “. . . This year-book

is very interesting for every reader who wants to know what the Carstens Foundation is

occupied with. For the homeopaths nothing much in 1996, but more on Nature therapy. .

. S.KRUSE’s “Homeopathy in Pædiatrics” is worth reading, . . .Another is

M.NUSCHE’s homeopathic treatment of Streptococcal-angina in comparison with

Penicillin therapy. . .”

14. Homöopathie - Der Erfolg gibt Recht (Homeopathy - the result right).

BARTHEL, H., Klinisch verifizierte Fälle. 366 S., Barthel-Verlag, Schäftlarn, 1996.

DM 98,- (German), review by SCHMITZ (ZKH,42,4/1998): “64 cases are thoroughly

discussed by the experienced homeopath Horst BARTHEL in this book. There is a 7

page introduction and at the end some more pages of books recommended for study of

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Homeopsych which have been published by Barthel & Narthel. About the cases it must

be said that a wide spectrum of difficult cases e.g. Morbus crohn, Multiple sclerosis and

Morbus Bechterew, are given. Diverse inflammatory diseases, rheumatic ailments are

also found, as also benign and malignant tumors, epilepsy are some of the main cases. . .

. the book reflects the many years practice of Horst BARTHEL in wonderful manner and

documented very well and shows one the possibility of treating difficult chronic cases.”

15. Homöoquest-Lernkartei (Basiswissen Materia Medica) (Homeopathy study

cards (Basic Materia Medica), HOLING, A., BERGMAN,F., 6 Kästen mit 3000

Lernkarten, HomöoMedia-Verlag, Münster 1997, DM 379,- (German) review by

SCHMITZ (ZKH, 42, 4/1998): “Many medical students of the allopathic medicine know

about cards for learning during examnations and the lack of such facility with regard to

the difficult study of Homeopathic Materia Medica was felt. Andreas HOLLING and

Frank BERGMANN have taken up this task and brought out a pack of 3,000 qustions and

answers in handy cards which should make the study of the Materia Medica easier.

About 150 medicines in alphabetical order are covered in which questions on Materia

Medica and important rubrics of the repertory are put forward. . . .To the beginner the

Cards are not implicitly recommended, since he overstressed the questions on differential

diagnosis but to the experienced homeopath the Homöoquest will be welcome . . . .”

16. Homöopathie bei weiblicher Sterilität (Homeopathy in Female Sterility) by

REIMERS, G. 222 S., kart., Hippokraes Verlag, Stuttgart 1997, DM 69,- (German)

review by FRIEDRICH (ZKH,42,4/1998): “This is a documentation of study of 42 female

patients treated in the University Womens Clinic, Heidelberg. For various reasons this

study is very readable: for one the results are happy, it could be seen that the

homeopathic treatment of Sterility surpasses the allopathic medicine. Of course this is

only a Pilot study but it has been thorough and the comparison of 21 homeopathically

treated women with 21 conventionally treated women, who otherwise are comparable in

respect of all other data. . . . . In all, a very interesting work, worth reading by everyone

who is interested in the place of Homeopathy in the context of the conventional

Medicine.”

17. Krankenjournal D4 (1802-1803), Hahnemann ((HAHNEMANN’s Case Register

1802-1803). Nach d. Edition v. H.Henne, bearbeitet v. A.MICHALOWSKI, XIV,

257 S., geb., Haug Verlag, Heidelberg 1997, DM 120,- review by GENNEPER (ZKH,

42, 5/1998): “This publication which had already been transcribed by H.HENNE in 1968

has long been unavailable and now appears again in the range of the complete edition of

the Case Registers of HAHNEMANN. Happily this edition has a medico-historical

dissertation as a commentary. . . . That a totally errorless transcription is difficult is

known, particularly this reviewer himself has experienced the difficulty. Needless errors

should, however, be avoided. . . . . . . . a study of this Journal reveals that HAHNEMANN

tended to prescribe in an allopathic experience, as for example in page 184 in the

prescription “on the same day 1 Laxipowder = 15 gr Jalap, and this purges.....” is seen.”

18. Der Briefwechsel zwischen Samuel Hahnemann und Clemens von

Bönninghausen (The correspondence between Samuel Hahnemann and Clemens

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von Boenninghausen) by STAHL, M. 319 S. kart., Karl F. Haug Verlag, Hüthig

Fachverlage, Heidelberg 1997, DM 98,-. (German) review by WEGENER

(ZKH,42,5/1998): “STAHL presents in this dissertation of correspondence between

BOENNINGHAUSEN and HAHNEMANN to the extent they are available in the

Institute for History of Medicine of the Robert Bosch Foundation in Stutgart. With

this he places before us important material for study in the intensive researches that went

on between HAHNEMANN and BOENNINGHAUSEN. . . It contains 46 letters, 41

from HAHNEMANN alone. Unfortunately a large part of the letters of

BOENNINGHAUSEN have been lost, and therefore much of the letter-dialogue appears

some-what fragmentary. The letters date from 1830 to 1843 and follows

BOENNINGHAUSEN’s deveopment under the eyes of the ripe HAHNEMANN. . . . . A

Glossary which is quite thorough forms the fourth part of the book. . . Besides brief

biographies some of the concepts of those times are also explained. Finally events of

greater importance like HAHNEMANN’s quarrel with the “half-homeopaths of

Leipzig”, the arrangement of the repertorial rubrics, the prescription of double remedies

and the suitable form of the medicine dose are discussed closely. There is an appendix

containing transcriptions of some pages from BOENNINGHAUSEN’s Case Registers,

some correspondence with colleagues and some documents.

The book is recommended to everyone interested in Homeopathy since it gives a view

of the practical homeopathic work of HAHNEMANN and BOENNINGHAUSEN. . . . . .

. . . “

19. Impfkonzepte in der Homöopathie - eine Erhebung zum Impfverhalten

homöopathischer Ärzte (The Concept of Vaccinations in Homeopathy - Views of

the homeopathic Physicians to the Concept of Vaccination) 243 S., kart.,

Hippokrates, Stuttgart 1998, DM 68,- (German) review by FRIEDRICH

(ZKH,42,6/1998): “. . . In a comprehensive Introduction he writes competently on the

Vaccinations, Homeopathy and the relationship between the homeopaths and

Vaccinations with the help of the literature. Whether he is a homeopath or allopath the

reader would agree to the objective information supported by relevant literature presented

by the author. . . . The thorough practical part gives the results of the inquiry in which

500 replies questionnaire forms could be evaluated. The result of the Inquiry is not

surprising: ultimately homeopaths are critically against vaccinations in contrast to the

non-homeopaths. Only vaccinations for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio are accepted by

most of the homeopaths. . . . .All in all LEHRKE’s enquiry and compilation of

theVaccination concept in Homeopathy contains a fund of information for homeopaths

who wish to critically think of the subject.”

20. Die Krebsbehandlng in der Homöopathie (The Treatment of Cancer in

Homöopathy), by SPINEDI, D. 10 Audiokassetten, A.GÄRTNER, Homöopathie-

Medien, Göppingen, 1998, DM 220,- (German) review by HOLZAPFEL (ZKH,42,

6/1998): “Herewith is the audio tape edition of the Seminars from 27-29.6.98 held in Bad

Imnau. The author gives at first in a lively manner an overview of the literature regarding

teatment of Cancer as in the cases by BURNET, CLARKE, GRIMMER, JONES, KENT,

SCHLEGEL, and also from the recent BARTHEL, CREMONINI. . .”

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21. Exercising the muscles and focusing the case, Seminar with Anada ZAREN at

Basle, Switzerland, end of November 1996: Several cases of the Nightshade family

(Solanaceae), i.e. Stramonium, Hyoscyamus and Belladonna were featured. Ananda

ZAREN explained the model of the individual with her core i.e., the higher divine self,

the wound which arises from traumatic events to which the individual is subjected, the

wall which serves as a defence mechanism to protect the wound, and finally the mask

which is usually the role the individual plays in her day to day encounters with others, in

other words ‘who she is not’. This wounding process and mask formation are responsible

for the pathology which a homeopath encounters daily in her practice. The greatest

challenge in finding the simillimum is being able to see through the mask to the wall,

getting to know the real personality of the individual, ‘who she is’. A keen understanding

of the wall, coupled with good knowledge of the Materia Medica contributes greatly to a

successful healing, which can then be effective to the core.

There were many opportunities to ‘train the muscle’ - not only to hear the verbalised

symptoms of the patient but to observe, see and understand the patient’s non-verbalised

symptoms reflected in her body language, appearance, voice, etc.

Five cases were presented on the video to demonstrate the above.

22. Guide to Kent’s Repertory, Ahmed Currim, M.D., Ph.D., Hahnemann

International Institute for Homeopathic Documentation, ISBN 3-271-06-0. 1996. 250

pages. 148 E. Avenue, Ste 1-L, Norwalk, CT. USA. $ 35.00 review by Jay YASGUR

(HL,11,1/1998): . . . This guide consists of twenty sections of which the first 12 serve as

an introduction to KENT’s massive work which has served countless homeopaths the

world over. In these dozen essays (25 pages) AHMED discuses KENT’s original Plan’,

‘Problems with Existing Repertories’, ‘The Classification of Symptoms’, Modification of

Symptoms’, ‘Construction of Rubrics’, and offers a number of ‘Notes and examples’. . . .

. Chapter ‘Descriptions of Pain’, is the major portion of the book and is of great value. . .

. This should certainly help one get a better understanding of Pain as handled by the

Repertory. As the headache modalities of heat and cold are scattered throughout the

Head Section, AHMED has helpfully assembled them together on one page (p.30). In the

remaining chapters Dr.CURRIM offers essays on ‘Special Rubrics and Cross

References’. ‘History and case-Taking - Basic Rules’, ‘Repertorisation’, ‘Advantages of

Using the Repertory’, and one of KENT’s published papers ‘The Development and

Formation of the Repertory’. A number of diagrams are included, 18 in all, to assist the

homeopath in understanding the anatomy as contained in the repertory. . . . . He offers

ten brief examples on how to handle various cases. . . . Much, more could be said about

this, the second golden egg which AHMED has recently laid, the first being the The

Collected Works of Arthur Hill GRIMMER. . . . The repertory expert and student

alike will find this a most useful book. . . . . The physical aspects of the book, binding,

paper, font selection, etc., are excellent. Simply put, this book is useful to learn KENT’s

Repertory. It is meant to be read and studied. AHMED maintains that you will get the

most from it if you sit at your desk and read it with the repertory open. He is right. This

is not light reading. . . . this book should help deepen one’s understanding of this and for

that matter any repertory.”

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23. Homeopathy - in Cancer, Tumours, Warts, Ulcers, Papilloma etc. by Jiban

DAS. Review by Dr.MISTRY D.E. (CCR,7,1&2/198): “Dr.Jiban DAS who is now 90

years age has brought out this slim volume of about 175 pages. . . . . Dr.Jiban DAS was

practising in the most poverty ridden villages and towns of Bengal. Therefore all

diagnosis made by him was more or less on clinical judgement and the question of

biopsies and other fancy tests were out of question. Dr.Jiban DAS’s method of remedy

administration was not the classical single dose and wait and watch method, he had to

give many doses in succession - many remedies in succession and also advise on

supportive ancillary methods. . . . . Dr.Jiban DAS has given clinical cases about 40 -

treated by other stalwarts mostly from abroad. Each of these cases is instructive and

worth reading. This part of the book is the best according to me. . . . The book however

appears to have been hastily printed, there are printing errors and spelling mistakes in

plenty throughout the book, even the Errata page appears to have mistakes. The printing

however is easy to the eye, the price is reasonable and to a discerning reader much useful

information is available scattered throughout its pages. The book appears to have been

privately printed by relatives of Dr.Jiban DAS.”

24. The Homeopathic Treatment of Eczema, by Robin LOGAN, Beaconsfield

Publishers, Ltd., U.K. 152 pages, paper back, 1998. £14.95, review by George GUESS

(JAIH,91,4/1998): “Robin LOGAN has set an exemplary standard for homeopathic

textbooks with The Homeopathic Treatment of Eczema. It is to our benefit that he has

set aside his editorial duties and takes up his pen. . . . It would be a great boon to

homeopathic education if Mr.LOGAN and other authors would create additional texts

covering other disease conditions using the format of this fine book as a template. The

Homeopathic Treatment of Eczema is a must reading for any homeopathic physician--

novice or old hand--who endeavors to treat eczema patients.”

Review by Miranda CASTRO in The Homeopath, 71/1998. “. . . will be useful to

students and practitioners alike. Robin’s common sense is sprinkled throughout and, as

an added bonus, his unique, characteristic and gentle touch shines through and makes it

more than your average textbook I can only hope that it sets a precedent for all future

works on homeopathic therapeutics.”

25. Homeopathic Remedies for Dogs by Geoggrey LLEWELLYN, TFH/Kingdom

Books, Waterlooville, U.K. 128 pp. hardback £13.95, 1998. ISBN-1-8527-9086-5.

review by Peter GREGORY (HOM.71/1998): “. . . MR.LLEWELLYN’s style or prose is

easy to read, the pictrures have an attraction of their own and the approach is generally

light-hearted. Not for the serious student of Homeopathy to be sure, but I won’t be

surprised at all if in a few months’ time the dreaded words ‘Mr.Day’s for Mr.McLeod’s

book says’ are joined by Mr.LLEWELLYN’s book says’. This is usually mentioned as

helpful information in deciding which medicine I should prescribe for the client’s pet, and

almost without fail the owner has selected a remedy on the basis of the couple of lines

devoted in it under the appropriate disease heading. Almost without fail it is wholly in

appropriate for that particular patient. Need I say more?”

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26. 1. Tungsten - A Homeopathic Proving, by Annete BOND, The Northwest College

of Homeopathy, Manchester, UK, soft cover 70 pages

2. Ozone - A Homeopathic Proving, by Anne SCHADDE, Alethea Book

Company, Seattle, soft cover, 149 pages

3. Granite, Marble, Limestone: the Provings, by Nuala EISING, Burren School of

Homeopathy, Galway, UK., soft cover, 91 pages

“All three books follow the format set down by the provings of Jeremy SHERR,

RSHom. A description of the remedy source is given, the method of preparing the

remedy is described, the proving isdescribed i.e., methodology, number of provers, etc.

followed by a detailed description of the symptoms obtained. and ending with the

symptomatology converted into rubrics for additions to a repertory. . . . These three books

are all well produced and filled with information.”

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NEWS & NOTES

I. The NEJH, 7, 2/1998 (covered in this QHD) focusses on Neurological illness and their

homeopathic treatment. The Editor of the NEJH calls our attention to the excellent

books written by Dr.Oliver SACHS. Although Dr.SACHS is not a homeopath the

medical anthropology in his books are of very great interest to homeopaths. “Many of

his books read like amazing case studies of Materia Medica. In An Anthropologist

from Mars, his introduction elucidates the nature of illness, in particular Chronic illness,

which he describes as the expression of the individual which serves them in some

fashion. He mirrors the homeopath’s understanding of symptoms as not random, i.e.

that there is some sense to every symptom and many symptoms actually are different

expressions of the same underlying cause. As homeopaths, our ability to perceive why

and how the patient is where they are, greatly informs our ability to find the effective

homeopathic remedy. SACHS then goes on to write of several of his more interesting

neurologic patients and the uniquely individual manifestations of illness they present.”

[Yes, reading Oliver SACHS’ writings are of great interest and benefit to homeopaths.

Here are the titles of some of his other books: Migraine, The Island of the Color Blind,

Awakening.]

II. With reference to the Vipera cases in the NEJH,7,1/1998 a correspondant writes in the

NEJH,7,2/1998 that a kid who had smashed his hand with a hammer was suffering from

severe swelling and pain; he was holding his hand up in the air. When put down, the pain

was worse. He was Vipera and in 24 hours there was no swelling and no pain! [This is

another example that we should get out of routinism like Arnica for all blows, etc. It is

the symptom that indicates the curative remedy = KSS.]

III. A correspondant, Rochelle JOBES, writes about the pandemic Influenza of 1918 of

the US, which became ‘worldwide’ in which at least 30 million people died over the

course of three waves of disease; 600,000 died in the United States. The medical

establishment could do nothing . People were asymptomatic in the morning and dead 12

hours later, many of them dying from a kind of hemorrhagic pneumonia. While in 1918 it

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took less than 5 months for this virus to circle the globe, today with the rate of human

travel, it is thought it would take 4 days. Even in non-pandemic years there are

apparently 20,000 deaths in the US related to Influenza. Those of us benefitting from

homeopathic care will not have the host susceptibilities that lead to such morbidity and

deaths.

The correspondant is interested to know the historical aspect of the homeopathic

approach to this issue, since this arises each Fall.

The Editor, NEJH, calls our attention to the information available on this in his

forthcoming book of Julian WINSTON - The Faces of Homeopathy, An Illustrated

History of the First 200 years. Much of the information on this are available in the

JAIH, 1921.

IV. “The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) is celebrating

75 years of leadership in the natural healthcare industry. The AAHP is a trade

organization of manufacturers, distributors and pharmacists active in the homeopathic

and alternative healthcare products industry. The AAHP has made great progress in

bringing homeopathic medicine to the forefront of natural medicine. Today

Homeopathy is practiced by approximately 3,000 physicians in the United States. Over

past 20 years, homeopathic sales have seen an annual increase of twenty to twentyfive

percent. Today sales are estimated to be in excess of 230 million dollars. . . “ (Extract

from the letter of Eric I. FOXMAN, Secretary for the AAHP, Oregon.)

V. Relief Efforts for Hurricane Mitch, by Peter CHAPPELL. (NEJH,7,2/1998). A

group of homeopaths joined together to render help and succour to the people affected by

Hurricane Mitch in the Central American countries during the end of last year. It says

that thousands of people were killed and many more remain homeless. In places, many

roads were destroyed and fresh water supplies are limited. There is such severe

devastation that it is estimated to take 20 or more years to recover. It was their worst

hurricane of the century. There are increasing possibilites of epidemics of Cholera,

Malaria, Dengue, Leptospirosis, etc. 1500 km. roads are impassable, 80% of crops are

lost. The group of homeopaths proposed to set up training programmes to equip local

people with the basic skills and the medicines needed to treat others themselves, creating

a self-help network. Homeopathic medicines, unlike conventional drugs, can be

reproduced on-site easily and cheaply, which means they can have virtually never-ending

supplies of the medicines they need. The group have called for donations. To know

more about this relief contact: Peter Chappel at Lichom@aol.com. Annie Minogue at

anniem@compuserve.com [Here in India, we have suffered in Orissa the worst cyclone

of the century on the 30-31 October 1999. The extent of the damage is yet to be known

but it is clear that it is a ‘national calamity’. Hopefully the homeopaths here should rally

round = KSS]

VI. An Experiment on the Similia principle, R.van WIJK and FAC WIEGANT in

Homint R & D Newsletter, 1997, 2: (extract in the BHJ,87,3/1998): The essence of

Homeopathy is considered to be the stimulation of recovery and healing processes, by

application of remedies according to the similia principle. A research programme was

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developed by the authors to study this fundamental principle at the cellular level. At this

level, self-defence, recovery and enhancement of survival capacity, are largely dependent

on the availability of ‘stress proteins’.

In the current study, mammalian cells were brought to a disordered state by short

exposure to heat shock. The latter was shown to stimulate survival capacity, measured as

the development of tolerance, and to induce stress protein formation in a suboptimal way.

Low doses of various stressor conditions were then applied. A control group received

heat treatment alone. It was shown that the enhancement of survival capacity was

stimulated to a larger extent in heat shocked cultures to which, subsequently, some of the

low dose conditions were applied in comparison with the control cell cultures.

Stimulation of cellular defence of stressed liver cells by subharmful doses of toxicants.

VII. Are homeopathic remedies effective for delayed-onset muscle soreness? by

E.ERNST, J.BARNES, in Perfusion 1998, 11 (extract in the BHJ,87,3/1998): The

question whether or not homeopathic remedies are more effective than placebos remains

unresolved. Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a suitable model to test this

hypothesis. Computerised literature searches were conducted to retrieve all placebo-

controlled trials on the subject. Eight such studies were identified. Most trials were

burdened with serious methodological flaws. The randomised studies showed no

significant differences between placebo and verum. It is concluded that the published

evidence to date does not support the hypothesis that homeopathic remedies used in

these studies (mainly Rhus toxicodendron and Arnica montana) ae more efficacious than

placebo in alleviating the symptoms of DOMS.

VIII. Homeopathy for Post-operative Ileus: a meta-analysis by J.BARNES, K-L.

RESCH, E.ERNST, in J.Clin Gastroenterol 1997, 25 (abstract in the BHJ,87,3/1998):

Homeopathic remedies are advocated for the treatment of post-operative Ileus, yet data

from clinical trials are inconclusive. A meta-analysis of existing clinical trials was

performed to determine whether homeopathic treatment has any greater effect than

placebo on the restoration of intestinal peristalsis after abdominal or gynaecological

surgery. Systematic literature searches were conducted to identify relevant clinical trials.

Meta-analyses were conducted using RevMan software. Separate meta-analyses were

conducted for any homeopathic remedies of 12c potency or placebo; homeopathic

remedies of 12c potency vs placebo. A ‘sensitivity analysis’ was performed to test the

effect of excluding studies of low methodological quality. Endpoint was to time first

flatus.

Meta-analyses indicated a statistically significant (P <0.05) weighted mean difference

(WMD) in favour of Homeopathy (compared with placebo) on the time to first flatus.

Meta-analyses of the three studies that compared homeopathic remedies 12c vs placebo

showed no significant difference (P < 0.05). Meta-analyses of studies comparing

homeopathic remedies 12c with placebo indicated a statisticaly significant (P < 0.05)

WMD in favour of Homeopathy on the time to first flatus. Excluding methodologically

weak trials did not substantially change any of the results.

There is evidence that homeopathic treatment can reduce the duration of Ileus after

abdominal or gynaecological surgery. However, several caveats preclude a definitive

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judgement. These results should form the basis of a randomized controlled trial to

resolve the issue.

IX. The connections between Homeopathy and Wine by Dr. JJ VEILLARD in the

Cahiers du groupement Hahnemannien, 1997, 10. (abstract in the BHJ,87,3/1998):

The Société Homéopathique Liégoise was set up in 1835, and presided by Georg

Heinrich Gotlieb JAHR. JAHR told the story of Constantin HERING and a barrel of

wine.

HERING had met a man in 1822 suffering from functional disorders, and was looking

for doctors having the same opinion about his case. He had seen 477 doctors and had

received 313 different diagnoses and 832 different treatments. HERING suggested that

this patient should send a written description of his disease to 33 homeopathic doctors.

A short time later, HERING received from this patient a barrel of 1822 wine as thanks,

because 22 of the 33 doctors chose the same remedy.

HERING ended his story by saying, ‘If he sees only well-educated homeopaths

(because there are sadly many who are specialists in name only) he will obtain the same

result.

The author of this article stresses the duty to improve the knowledge of the Materia

Medica and the homeopathic technique. He warns against the personality cult of

HAHNEMANN, and emphasizes the dangers of using metaphysics, symbolism and

religion in homeopathic treatment.

X. Serious Otitis media in the child by Dr.J.ALAERTS in Cahiers du groupment

hahnemannien, 197, 10 (abstract in the BHJ,87,3/1998): The physiopathology and the

clinical symptoms are described. The different homeopathic remedies are quoted and the

most effective, according to the author, are Calcarea carbonica, Causticum, Natrum

muriaticum, Pulsatilla, Silicea and Phosphorus.

This article is illustrated by three clinical cases. MAGALI, 3 years old, cured by

Causticum, FRANCOIS, 4 years old, cured by Arsenicum album and EDWIN, 6 years

old, cured by Phosphorus.

XI. Androctonus by Dr.Ph.COLIN in the Revue Belge 1997, 4. (abstract in the BHJ,87,

2/ 1998): A synthesis of Androctonos, the Materia Medica of the spider, is made from

the following authors: ALLEN,AZAM, BONET, CLARKE,SHER and SCHROYENS.

Androctonos can be depressed, awkward, lazy, violent, aggressive, feels forsaken or

lonely, confused. He wants to take drugs, he may display antisocial or delinquent

behavior. He is a patient of uneven temper, and is afraid of car crashes and dreams about

them during the night.

The main clinical symptoms are: the saliva is increased or absent, myoclonia,

sometimes nausea, vomiting, muscular or articular pains, hypertension with cardiac

failure, profuse perspiration and general exhaustion which improves on lying down.

XII. Lac caninum and clinical cases by M.SERVAIS in Revue Belge, 1998, 4. (abstract

in the BHJ,87,3/1998): The main psychological features of this remedy are recalled;

antagonism with herself, delusions that she is looked down upon and she is someone else,

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thinks all she says is a lie, delusions, that she is falling to pieces and she is dirty,

everything seems unreal, he is hovering in the air like a spirit, delusion he is light,

incorporeal; dreams ofsnakes, vermin etc.

Four clinical cases are described; a woman who wanted to have an operation for breast

hypertrophy; another woman who had anorexia nervosa; a third woman who had

endometriosis and a fourth case who had auditory vertigo.

XIII. Study of rubric: Delusion persecuted by Dr.B.LAPY in the Revue Belge 1997, 4.

(abstract in the BHJ,87,3/1998): The meaning of the words Delusion and Persecuted is

developed; in particular to persecutre means to pursue in such a way to injure or to afflict.

The 23 different remedies, which are present in the Synthesis, are briefly described

with the sources of each symptom.

Five clinical cases illustrate this study:

1) A child 12 years old, whose behaviour had changed after influenza, was cured by

Natrum mur.

2) A depressed woman, 31 years old, cured by Arsenicum album.

3) A child, 5 years old, was coughing, was afraid of having his toys stolen and wanted to

go from one bed to another, cured by Rhus tox.

4) A man, 43 years old, was tired, anxious and had a difficult relationship with his

immediate superior cured by Zincum.

5) A child, 10 years old, had recurrent bronchitis, was quick-tempered, felt forsaken and

persecuted by his family, was afraid to be alone, and could not bear to belooked at. His

remedy was Kalium bromatum.

XIV.Calcarea sulphurica by Dr.C.QUET in Los Echos da Centre Liegeois

d’Homéopathie November 1997, 62 (abstract in the BHJ,87,3/1998): Calcarea

sulphurica is a mixture of Calcarea and Sulphur and has symptoms of these remedies;

but Calcarea sulphurica also has its own symptoms, in particular the presence of oozing

pus; this patient is worse by heat, by cold and by wet draughts, he wants fresh air, and he

is better after cold baths and by washing his face. Calcarea works deeper than Hepar

sulphur, or acts when Hepar becomes ineffective.

The mentals of this remedy, according to CANDEGABE and Jan SCHOLTEN, is a

mixture and a synthesis of Calcarea and Sulphur (children are aggressive and jealous;

they think, others receive more love and attention. The main theme is delusion, the child

is always asking its mother: ‘do you think I am kind?’ This patient wants to be

recognised.

XV. Is Baryta carbonica restless? by Dr.G.JAGERSHMIDT in L’Homéopathie

Européene 1997, 6 (abstract in the BHJ,87,3/1998): Hyerkinetic children are seen more

and more frequently, after a clinical study, the author stresses the difficulty in

concentration, which is one of the main features of these children. In KENT’s repertory,

there are only two remedies in the rubric ‘Difficulty in concentration in children’:

Aethusa cynapium and Baryta carbonica.

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We can also find Baryta carbonica in the following rubrics: restlessness, instability,

anger, confusion, irresolution and hurry. According to Dr.JAGERSCHMIDT, Baryta

carbonica, is often effective in the treatment of hyperkinetic children.

XVI. The Chronic diseases: HAHNEMAN and his Three Miasms, Dr.BOURGARITT

in Cahiers du groupement Hahnemannien, 1997, 9 (abstract in the BHJ,87,3/1998):

HANEMANN described three Miasms and thought this discovery would be more

important than the Law of Similars. All chronic diseases would eventually be cured by

Homeopathy.

Then the different homeopathic schools are detailed: GRAUVOGL at the end of the

19th century, NEBEL (Lausanne) and Léon VANNIER (Paris) at the beginning of the

20th century and Henri BERNARD (Bordeaux) and Roland ZISSU (Paris). The author

briefly quotes the ideas of KENT, MASI, PASCHERO and ORTEGA in America.

XVII. Myrobalans and botanical nomenclature, Dr. J.BAUR in the Cahiers du

groupement Hahnemannien, 1997, 9 (abstract inthe BHJ,87,3/1998): The myrobalans

are remedies from India, used in the treatment of many diseases. They were introduced in

Europe by the Arabs.

Two myrobalans are described.in Homeopathy: Terminaria chebula is used in

digestive diseases with salivation and intense thirst for cold water. Pain and vertigo is

also described. Phyllantus emblica is used in digestive diseases with acidity.

The author tackles the problem of the identification of the plants and different names

given to the same plant: for example Myrobalans chebula is also called Terminalia

chebula.

XVIII. LM Potencies: 12 years of experience: F.KONIGSBERGER. in Revista

Homeopatica 1997, 35. (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1993): From the results of an extensive

trial of LM Potencies lasting over 12 years, the author has compiled evidence that the

fabled new technique of dynamisation, described in the 6th edition of the Organon, could

indeed provide the optimum for which HAHNEMANN had searched.

HAHNEMANN aimed to develop a techique which would restore health rapidly,

gently and permanently by removing and destroying the disease in the shortest, surest and

least harmful way. By the end of HAHNEMANN’s life, he believed that his new method

of dynamization known as LM potencies had achieved this goal. However, the current

use of this technique has been limited, as a direct result of the delay in publication of the

6th edition of the Organon until l78 after HAHNEMANN’s death. Ironically, this has

led to the dominance of centesimal potencies in contemporary homeopathic practice

whilst leaving to history the later and more advanced technique of LM potencies.

The use of LM potencies provide many positive benefits, these include:

- Regulation of homeopathic aggravation by varying the potency with each dose

- Shortening the healing process

- Resolving the problem of choosing the correct potency

- The simillimum can be found in the shortest amount of time

- The effect of incorrect remedies will be mild

- Standardisation of procedures and results

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LM potencies are succussed before each dose to avoid developing the symptoms of the

remedy.

The author concludes that HAHNEMANN’s final development of the dynamization

can provide the most effective and mildest form of treatment.

XIX. Urtica urens and the dead of the father by Michael ZALA in Cahiers du

Groupment Hahnemannien, 1998, 1. (abstract in BHJ,87,4/1998): According to Dr.

Didier GRANDGEORGE, Urtica urens could correspond to patients who have never

accepted the death of their father.

Dr.ZALA illustrates this remedy with six clinical cases from his personal practice.

Urtica urens is not always effective and was not the simillimum in any case. Other

remedies may have an effect on the problem of the father’s death: Calcarea carbonica,

Causticum, Ignatia, Nux vomica, Platina, Sepia, Rhododendron.

The Materia Medica of Urtica urens is set out drawing on T.F.ALLEN,

J.H.CLARKE, C.HERING, and F.VERMEULEN. No psychological symptom is found

among these authors, and Dr.ZALA concludes by recommending to test this aetiology of

the father’s death nevertheless.

XX. HAHNEMANN on certainty and simplicity by Bruno LABORIER in Cashiers

du Groupement Hahnemannien,1998, 2 (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998): When he still

practised conventional medicine, HAHNEMANN published an article about certainty and

simplicity in medicine. The sanitary situation at this time is described, and

HAHNEMANN’s ideas about the hygiene are set out.

Afterwards, HAHNEMANN’s four first books of consultations are analysed; they

confirm his rules of hygienee in chronic disease; also simplicity of treatment (one remedy

at a time), the lack of certainty as regards the recovery of the patients. HAHNEMANN

was looking for a greater certainty about the symptoms of the remedies and about the

effect of some remedies on some diseases.

XXI. China by Bernard LONG, in Cahiers du Groupement Hahnemannien, 1998, 2.

(abstract in BHJ,87,4/1998): The Cinchona was first used in 1630 at the Spanish court.

HAHNEMANN experimented with this remedy in 1790 and was certainly very sensitive

to it.

The main symptoms are: loss of vital liquids, hypersensitivity (mind, pains), delusion

that somebody has a grudge against me; theorizing; building castles in the air; and finally

lack of interest.

XXII. Insights of some remedies by Didier GRANDGEORGE in Cahiers du

Groupement Hahnemanien 1998, 1 (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998):

Bombyx processionnare and castration: According to the author, the aetiology of torsion

of the spermatc cord should make us think of this remedy; the torsion of spermatic cord

realizes a self-castration, and the processionary caterpillar is an unfinished animal, which

has a stereotyped behaviour as do psychological castrated people.

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Castoreum and Phimosis: A child had two operations for a Phimosis for progressive

Lichen planus of the prepuce and yawned during the sleep; the remedy was Castoreum,

the only remedy in the rubric ‘yawns during sleep’ in KENT’s Repertory.

Dr.GRANDGEORGE stresses the aetiology of the Phimosis for prescribing the

remedy. This paediatrician had never found a homeopathic remedy capable of curing

these cases, in spite of the 22 remedies of the rubric ‘Phimosis” in KENT’s Repertory.

Ornithogallum and the Pylorus: A child, eight years old, had a lot of bronchitis, and

another child, six years old, had anxiety and enuresis; both were cured by Ornithogallum

because they had a past history of pyloric stenosis.

Oleum jecoris aselli and Rheumatoid spondylis: Two cases of Rheumatoid spondylis

were improved by this remedy, which should be used more often. The main symptoms

are: sacroiliac pain, small stature, and abuse of Vitamin D.

XXIII. Clinical Case of Thuja by P.COMBONIE in Cahiers du Groupement

Hahnemannien, 1998, 3. (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998): A woman consulted for a

cough lasting for three months, the main symptoms were: cold sweats during the night,

desire of salt, burning face with frozen hands. The remedy was Thuja.

Some typical features of Thuja are recalled, particularly a previous history of benign

tumours, the smell of sweat, aggravation from dampness, and the character of the patient:

conscientiousness, uncompromising, fanatical..

XXIV. Angustura vera: the teacher’s remedy by J.KERSTENS in Cahiers du

Groupement Hahnemannien, 1998, 3. (abstract in BHJ,87,4/1998): The clinical case of

a depresive teacher leads to the study of this remedy. Angustura particularly cures

rheumatism with stiffness and cracking of joints. The main theme is the bitterness:

embittered from slight offence; hatred bitter feeling from slight offence. This bitterness

appears also on a physical level; bitter taste of the mouth, desire for the bitterness of

coffee. Dizziness on a bridge above the water symbolises the difficult transition between

two conditions or two conflicting desires.

XXV. The notion of listening by Alain SAREMBAUD in L’Homéopathie Européene,

1998, 1 (abstract in BHJ,87,4/1998): A short review of the communication precedes the

description of the listening during the medical consultation. After a study of the listening

in psychoanalysis, the particularity of Homeopathy is emphasized comprehensive and

global listening, quality of the relation between the patient and his doctor.

XXVI. Homeopathy in the menopause by Claire BIALKIEWICZ in L’Homéopathie

Européene, 1998, 1. (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998): Dr.BIALKIEWICZ reminds us of

the main homeopathic remedies of the menopause: Lachesis, Actea racemosa, Aurum,

Sulphur, Sepia, Thuja, Graphites, Argentum nitricum and Lilium tigrinum

Six clinical cases illustrate the pluralist practice of the author. The article ends with

the different remedies for hot flushes: Arnica, Melilotus, Belladonna, Glonoinum, Amyl

nitrosum, and Sanguinaria in case of redness of the face with cranial congestion,

Jaborandi, Manganum aceticum, and Sepia in case of hot sweats. Sulphuricum acidum

and Lilium tigrinum in case of cold sweats.

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XXVII. Some questions about Thuja by Philippe COLIN in L’Homéopathie

Européene 1998, 1. (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998) The Materia Medica of Thuja was

never translated into French from T.F.ALLEN’s Encyclopaedia. Several symptoms

which are underlined by T.F.ALLEN and HERING are missing in the French Materia

Medicas: the depressive symptoms, and the very important obsessions. Sneezees and

Boils, Eczema and Rash and periodicity of the symptoms are also quoted by HERING.

A clinical case of pollenosis cured by Thuja ends this article.

XXVIII. Animals tears by Jacqueline PEKER in L’Homéopathie Européene, 1998,1

(abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998): The author, who is a vet, starts with the significance of

the animal’s tears: silent language of the pain, but also anger, emotion, happiness, etc.

The main remedies are illustrated with clinical cases. Platina (cat), Pulsatilla (dog),

Sepia (cow), Ambra grisea (dog), Natrum muriaticum (dog).

A marvellous poem about the suffering animals ends this very interesting article.

XXIX. The Paediatrician and Time by G.COQUEREL in L’Homéopathie Européene

1998, 2. (abstract in th BHJ,87,4/1998): Curing the mother and her child in the present is

making use of the past to prepare for the future. Several children’s types are described;

Aurum metallicum, Anacardium, which can be very angry, Capsicum, Cocculus, which

does not like to be scolded, and can get angry until he faints, is tired from lack of sleep,

or Conium which is, according to the author, between Lycopodium, Arsenicum album,

and Argentum nitricum.

The mother’s behaviour may make one think of Phosphorus, Argentum nitricum,

Aceticum acidum or Nitricum acidum, which are afraid of disease, and Cocculus or

Anacardium, which have difficulties in parting from the child.

XXX. Lac caninum by J.LAMOTHE, in L’Homéopathie Européene 1998, 2. (abstract

in the BHJ,87,4/1998): The author studies the dog’s behaviour and compares it to man in

order to explain the two main psychic symptoms of Lac caninum; the dog hesitates,

wavers between its instinct, which brings it closer to the wolf, and its intelligence, which

makes it one of the best friends of the man, hence the symptom’s antagonism with

herself. Furthermore, the dog will never be the equal of man, hence the explanation of

the symptom ‘contemptuous of herself’.

This hesitation is found also on the physical level, with the symptom ‘alternating

sides’.

Some other symptoms are: underlined, among them: phobia about snakes, fear of

disease, fear of failure, recurrent tonsillitis, tonsillitis during the menses, torticollis, warts

on the fingers, children screaming during the night.

XXXI. Ferrum metallicum by D.SAELENS in the Revue Belge 1998, 1 (abstract in the

BHJ,87,4/1998): The background, the toxicology and the Materia Medica of this remedy

are presented. The issues of Ferrum metallicum deal with strength, strengthlessness, or

imposing one’s will on others. Ferrum metallicum is given to people whose anxiety is

drawn from the fear of lacking strength to protect themselves they make their friends or

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relations responsible for their problems. This can be noticed in children whose parents

allow them to do what they want, in children who impose themselves without opposition,

or in abused children.

XXXII. BOGER’s Homeopathy by P.SALAUN, P. LENTHERIC in Revue Belge,

1998, 1. (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998: This article is a summary of ‘Studies in the

Philosophy of Healing’ and ‘The Study of Materia Medica and Taking the Case’ of CM

BOGER. The authors present BOGER’s technique and philosophy of Homeopathy. A

little repertory and seveal clinical cases and this article and illustrate very well-known

remedies (Pulsatilla, Nux vomica, Kali bichromicum) or remedies to re-discover

(Colchicum, Gymnacladia).

XXXIII. Intercellular tranmission of lnformation by L.M.VINCENT in the

L’Homéopathie Européene, 1998, 2 (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998) The

communication between the cells is classically due to molecules, such as hormones or

neurotransmitters. However, a careful examination and several experiments show that

information is connected to a physical signal of electric or mechanical nature; therefore,

not linked to the presence of molecules. For instance, between men, the same message

can be carried by optic ways, electric or electromagetic means and also written on a sheet

of paper.

XXXIV. Rhus toxicodendron by LAMOTHE in the Les Echos du Centre Liegeois

d’Homéopathie, 1998, 64 (abstract in the BHJ,87,4/1998): This well-known remedy is

studied in a very complete way. The main themes are motion (rheumatic pains),

exhaustion (fevers), detachment (of the skin, herpes), family (great affection for one’s

family or feeling of threat from one or several members of the family), and wandering

(escape from relationship, wants to walk quickly).

Rhus toxicodendron must move a lot and by making himself known as little as

possible.

XXXV. Economic effectiveness research in Homeopathy: a Conference of invited

internationsal Guests held at Barnet Hill Conference Cente, Guildford 22-23 May

1998 under the auspices of the Homeopathic Trust. (Report in the BHJ,874/1998).

The Conference opened with five formal presentations: Dr.VAN HASSELEN (RLHH),

London emphasised the growing need for economic analysis of Homeopathy, and

reported his own study measuring the direct treatment costs for patients with rheumatoid

Arthritis attending the RLHH. Dr.Gilles CHAUFFERIN (Boiron, France) desribed a

macroeconomic analysis in which centralised health records were used to demonstrate the

cost savings achieved by treating ear, nose and throat (ENT) problems with Homeopathy

compared with conventional medicine. Dr.F. de CHARRO (Erasm University,

Rotterdam) pesented a protocol being developed for an economic analysis study of

Homeopathy for Migraine. Dr.H. WALACH (Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat, Freiburg,

Germany) described a current study in which the outcomes of Acupuncture and

Homeopathy in Primary care are being measured over long-term follow-lup. Prof. M.

BUXTON (Brunel University, Uxbridge,UK) discussed the recognised methods of

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economic analysis used in conventional medicine and stressed that the same methods can

be applied to Homeopathy.

The two major themes were ‘why’ and ‘how’ to perform economic analysis. The

purpose of economic analysis of Homeopathy is to increase its availability to all patients

who can benefit from it. The ideal would be full integration of Homeopathy so that it is

provided both by the health service and by provident societies. Homeopathy has great

potential for savings in drug costs and other health care costs, though careful analysis wil

be needed to demonstrate that those advantages are not outweighed by the greater costs of

practitioner time. At the present time, the world literature contains only three studies of

any form of economic analysis of Homeopathy.

The basic research methods for economic analysis are no different for Homeopathy

than for conventional medicine. Applying the standard methods to homeopathic research

studies should be designed carefully to collect the appropriate data for the analysis, and to

consider whether Homeopathy is in addition to substitution of conventional care; all

costs should be measured which may be expected to differ between the two groups.

In summary, homeopathic rsearchers should not be daunted by the thought of

economic analysis, but on the contrary should embrace it for the sake of the future of

Homeopathy. The conference delegates agreed to undertake various collaborative

initiatives over the next 12 months and meet again to review progress and further action.

XXXVI. Promoting Homeopathy. Dr.Bob LECKRIDGE in his Editorial

(BHJ,87,3/1998) discusses ‘promotion’ of Homeopathy. Since more and more people are

seeking homeopathic

treatment, increasing number are recommending it to others, it is necessary to promote

both within homeopaths and outside. The outside include medical researchers,

educators. We need to promote the benefits of continuing medical education.

In a Guest Editorial in the same issue,Robert A.VAN HASELEN writes about the

Randomised placebo-controlled trials of Classical Homeopathy. “Since the Linda et al

meta-analysis, some of the most rigorous trials of Classical Homeopathy ever conducted

were published, all of which were negative, with the exception of one smaller trial.” The

author argues that this does not mean that experimental epidemiology and Classical

Homeopathy are incompatible. “Once we have a better understanding of the issues

involved, we may be able to overcome some of the problems. Ultimately we should bear

in mind that experimental and observational epidemiology have a complementary role in

answering equally important but different questions concerning Classical Homeopathy.”

XXXVII. TXU (Anti CD-7)-Pokeweed anti-viral protein as a potent inhibitor of

HIV. In a letter to the Editor (BHJ,87,4/1998), Mimi IRWIN refers to an article with the

above title in the Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 1998. 383-388, and brings

to our attention that homeopathic practitioners have long used the plant Phytolaca

americana. “In 1988, after Dr.Peter FISHER suggested to me that Phytolaca might have

a place in the treatment of AIDS, I wrote a paper: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome:

is Phytolacca americana homeopathic to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome? I

concluded that the Materia Medica of Phytolacca shared some important features with the

clinical presentation of AIDS. In my research for this paper I did not come across some

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previously published articles which described the antiviral activity of Phytolacca against

plant mammalian viruses It has been known since the 1970s that Pokeweed Antiviral

protein (PAP) inhibits the transmission of tobaco mosaic virus in plants. Later it was

found that PAP has an inhibitory effect on Influenza virus, Polio virus, Herpes simplex

and HIV-1. PAP is a ribosome inhibitory protein which is derived from the leaves and

seeds of Phytolacca americana.

When PAP is conjugated to antibodies specific to cell surface receptors the antiviral

activity of PAP is much improved and highly cell selective. This conjugate inhibits HIV-

1 replication at picomolar concentration. Fortunately the proliferation of normal CD4 T

cells is not inhibited at these concentrations. The conjugate has been used in vivo in mice

and cynomolgus monkeys, with no significant side effects.”

XXXVIII. An Obituary of Dr.med.Ernst H.SCHMEER (3 August 1921 - 21

December 1997), of Munich, Germany, by Dr.Will KLUNKER. (ZKH,42,2/1998):

Dr.SCHMEER came to Homeopathy in 1949. His first teacher in Homeopathy was

Dr.Alexander GRAF (1901-1972), a Toxicologist who used very low potencies, mostly

on toxicological basis. There were not many books in those days, except perhaps those of

MEZGER, STIEGELE, STAUFFER. An eventful turn in his life was his contact with

Dr.VOEGELI, a well-known clasical homeopath. SCHMEER’s eyes and ears were

opened to genuine Homeopathy. SCHMEER liked the so-called ‘fringe’ therapies. He

was very close to the late Dr.Herbert FRITSCHE. [I had the privilege of knowing

Dr.SCHMEER through correspondence. He also delved deep into the history and

bibliography of HAHNEMANN and HERING. He never failed to reply to my letters and

clear some of my doubts and also send me reprints of some of his interesting articles

which were similar to those of William GUTMAN When he was bed-ridden and could

not write, his wife was gracious enough to inform me of his condition.=KSS.]

XXXIX. Report on the 1. International Homeopathic Congress for Chronic

Diseases, Frankfurt, 11-13 September 1998. (ZKH,42,6/1998): The participants had

great expectations on seeing the programme which amongst others mentioned SPINEDI,

ZAREN, SCHOLTEN, MASI-ELIZALDE, ALCOVER-LILLO, KRISHNAMURTHY as

main speakers. However,with the exception of three (KLUNKER, SPINEDI, ZAREN),

the other speakers were a disappointment. These three have sincerely did their best to

convey the results of their experiences. SPINEDI who learnt from KÜNZLI spoke on

“the modern homeopathic treatment of chronic diseases”, with some of his cases.

KLUNKER spoke on the Miasms concept of HAHNEMANN based on the fundamental

principle in § 3 of the Organon. ZAREN presented a Video documented case of a 7-

year-old girl with Neurodermatitis and bronchial Asthma, in which the patient received

only one medicine throughout the course of the treatment over a few years, and it seemed

that she had grasped HAHNEMANN’s basic rules. The remaining lectures were

disappointing, most of them were theoretical-philosophical, and which perhaps would

have made HAHNEMANN turn about much in his grave.

XL. Nepal - What to do when there is nothing much: Ortrud LINDEMANN,

Cardedeu, Spain writes about the work he and some twelve of his colleagues have been

doing in Bhaktapur, Nepal, since two years, in organising teaching of classical

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Homeopathy to some. Each of these 12 ‘teachers’ visit Nepal for a month every year and

teach and treat the population with classical Homeopathy. The response and results have

been very encouraging as also the experience very happy. (HL,11,1/1998)

XLI. London College of classical Homeopathy International has been conducting

training programs in Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Malta.

They are actively considering starting up others in ex Yugoslavia, Moscow, and

elsewhere. In Bulgaria, Malta, the Czech Republic, Croatia and other countries there are

emerging societies which embrace doctors and non-doctors together. In almost every

country there is a majority of non-doctor students, but nowhere only non-doctors. Co-

operation between these groups is often very good. (HL,11,1/1998).

XLII. Report on Seminar with Massimo MANGIALAVORI, in Wageningen, The

Netherlands, 31 October to 2 November 1997. (Corrie HIWAT, in HL,11,1/1998):

Massimo MANGIALAVORI studies remedies as a group or as a family. He studies their

common features and then the individuality of the particular remedy, its characteristic. In

this Seminar he presented some remedies of the Compositae, Arnica as the representative.

It is important that he does not mean only the botanical family, but the homeopathic

family. Every remedy presented was introduced by a mythological story. The ancient

history of the name and the use of the plant was given, which gave a deeper

understanding of the remedy. The material presented in the Seminar was profoundly

studied, well-prepared and highly interesting. A note of small criticism is that all was so

well prepared for the student, that hardly any participation was required.

XLIII. About 1.3 million poultry birds, ducks, geese, pigeons and quail, etc. were put to

death mostly by asphyxiation with Carbon dioxide in Hong Kong in the last week of

December 1997. A ban was also imposed on the import of fresh poultry birds from

mainland China. This was because of the Chicken Flue. There on for this mass-scale

panic killing was the death of four persons with a fever designated as bird-flue, caused by

a virus which is normally confined to birds, and are not expected to cross over and infect

humans. Tests of chickens randomly selected did not reveal the presence of this virus.

(MFH,8,4/1998)

XLIII. Report on Seminar with Alize TIMMERMAN, at Tauranga, New Zealand in

October 1995. (Julian WINSTON, HL,11,1/1998): Alize treats many cases of Multiple

sclerosis (MS) in Holland and used some of these cases to illustrate what you can and

can’t do with Homeopathy. Most of the MS cases are stuck and you will find no

modalities to prescribe upon. (One sided cases vide § Organon). All the symptoms are

hidden and when you begin treatment the patients become, outwardly, sicker as all their

hidden symptoms begin to emerge. In many cases of MS there is a tendency toward

inflammations. The patient is always afraid of inflammations because the disease always

gets worse at those times. In many cases of MS HERING’s Law seems to be on the

reverse, but that is the ‘disease’ moving in the allopathic sense, but in terms of physiology

it is according to the Law. In dealing with case-taking and case management, we must

remember chronic disease is all about the forgotten history, the forgotten story. MS is a

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compensation to forget things. When you are not conscious about things, you go into the

sub-conscious, which produces the symptoms. As soon as the patient can tell you why he

has the disease they can get better. Aggravations are always a problem for MS patients

because they don’t trust their body, they think they are incurable because they have been

told they are incurable.

ALIZE said that when the same remedy comes up in the acute and the chronic state

then you are looking at the whole! When the remedies are different for the two states,

that what you are looking is fragmentary. ALIZE said that the practitioner should have an

attitude of altruism. They must remain neutral, no ego-tripping (‘I want to find the

remedy for the patient!’). The minute you think, I’m going to heal that patient’ your

capacity is diminished.

Sick people cannot express themselves appropriately. They are blocked from their own

objectives. They are blocked in their properties. Therefore, the objective of treatment is

to de-block, create achievable goals, and create a purpose in life. ‘You are treating the

patient to become more of themselves. You are treating the Dynamis, which is not

moving. Get the Dynamis moving. Remember § 9 of the Organon which says that when

everything functions harmoniously you don’t need the remedy.

XLIV. In its ‘regular’ column titled Nature Notes the MFH,8,4, & 9,1/1998 recalls some

very relevant and interesting things with regard to our erroneous ideas about ‘nutritious

diet’. The Editor refers to the UNICEF Report on The State of the World’s Children

1998 that the scourge of malnutrition is not linked to poverty. He refers also to a ‘well-

documented actual account of the early 90’s upto the end of the 1914-18 World War I,

titled the Eight Poison Squads that Cry for Help (excerpts in the article are from the

book The Science of Eating by Alfred W.Mc.Cann, Garden City Publishing Company

Inc. Garden City, New York, 1918, p.169-177.), which discusses the first of the eight

episodes of mass deaths and disabilities from an abundance of food but malnourished.

The Editor observes rightly that “Artificial fruit flavours made from coal-tar, ethers,

esters and aldehydes to resemble the flavour of such fruits as the peach, banana,

pineapple, strawberry and apple have not only no nutritive value but are dangerous in

many instances because they are used to disguise otherwise inadequate foods to make

them palatable.” The first case is The Madeira-Mamore Case which is about four

thousand men employed for the construction of a 232 miles long railway line connecting

Bolivia with Brazil. Many of the 4000 men literally starved to death on a diet of white

bread. When the history of this holocaust was written by the eingineers connected with

project, all references to the deaths was deliberately blacked out. The excerpt from the

book further says “It is a curious fact that thousands of healthy monkeys played around

the Madeir-Mamore camp where human beings were dying by the score. The monkeys

lived, enjoyed life and maintained their energy and activity on a diet of tropical fruits and

nuts. The food of the monkeys was available, but the men who even as labourers had

conceived astonishing ideas of class distinction, had already dubbed it ‘Monkey food’. In

their reluctance to subsist on ‘Monkey food’ they rejected what would have saved them.

With respect to his food man has ever been a contradiction and a fool.” [It is relevant to

quote the ‘motto’ of the poet GELLERT which HAHNEMANN put on the title page of

the I Edition of the Organon:

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“The Truth we mortals need

Us blest to make and keep,

The All-wise slightly covered o’er,

But did not bury deep” = KSS.]. In the II part of this essay, recipe for baking a good

quality one’s own bread is given.

XLV. For troublesome enuresis the modern mechanically oriented allopaths have a

mechanical solution. Children suffering from incontinence of urine are helped by taking

a small biopsy of the cartilage from the ear of the patient, cultivating it in the laboratory

mixed with a liquid polymer and injected under the ureter or directly into the urethra.

Once injected the liquid polymer turns into a rigid mould and the cartilage, a naturally

elastic material establishes itself in the required position. The urethral placement was

done in adults with poor muscle control, and in the ureter in children. This method is also

in use to repair damaged knees by tissue growth routinely in the laboratory.

Compare this cumbersome mechanical repair to the homeopathic treatment of urinary

incontinence. (MFH,8,4/1998)

XLVI. An item titled Nintendo Capitalism: in the MFH,9,1/1998, says that Information

Technology is shattering our economy, shrivelling our society and shredding our

environment. It says that since 1973, 43 million jobs have been lost, largely to forms of

technology, either to robotics directly or to computers. Today there is no such thing as a

life-time job, there is no such thing as a career for most people any more. The jobs that

are done-away with are deskilled, or they are disposable jobs. There are “expert systems”

to take jobs away from doctors and judges and lawyers. The machine is capable of

shredding these jobs as well. It is not just the jobs, but the “Nintindo Capitalism” that

now operates in the world. Four trillion dollars a day is shuffled around the earth as

megabytes. This is entirely artificial economy that has no goods and services. There is

no new wealth created there. With the result that we now have is an apartheid society,

with growing gaps between the rich and the poor, and the rich cocooning themselves from

the effects of the poor. Further damage, which nobody seems to pay attention to is, the

shredding of the environment, the destruction everywhere of the natural world. But the

technology is an even darker effect, becaue it is enabling us to conquer nature.

XLVII. The Editorial of MFH,9,2/1998 bemoans the poor quality of Homeopathy

practised by a majority of the homeopaths while homeopathic medical colleges are

increasing here in India every year. There is no denying this. The Editor also rightly

speaks of the meaningless post-graduate (M.D.) degrees in Homeopathy that are

increasingly being offered in the homeopathic colleges while genuine researches and

thorough provings of many remedies not well proved but in clinical use, up-dating of text

books and reference volumes like the repertory are all ignored. The scenario is not a

happy one, indeed.

XLVIII. The MFH, 9,2/1998 reports of a News report in the Times of India, 26 July

1998, that in Bhagpat in the U.P. State, there were six cases of Polio in children who had

been already immunised, including the Puls Polio vaccination. The MFH also recalls

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that long before the Salk/Sabin vaccinations came on the scene Homeopathy has been

successful in immunisation of Polio with the homeopathic remedies like Gelsemium and

Lathyrus sativa.

XLIX. Dr.K.N.KASAD pays moving tribute to Dr.M.D.PHALNIKAR who passed at 88

on March 1998. PHALNIKAR commenced his practice in Allopathy and later acquired

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. He worked during the day and studied at nights.

He wished to have his own Women’s hospital, but fate willed that he turn to

Homeopathy. He came into contact with the late Dr. L.D.DHAWALE father of the late

Dr.M.L.DHAWALE who pioneered Homeopathy in Bombay. Along with

Dr.L.D.DHAWALE he founded the Homeopathic Post-Graduate Association whose aim

was to train doctors in Homeopathy. Along with Dr.KN.KASAD, DHAWALE, he was

associated with the Institute of Clinical Research(ICR). He was a voracious reader.

Towards the last about 7 months of his life he went into a depression with a feeling of

lonelines and abandonment. (NJH,7,2/1998)

XLX. Dr.Sandra CASE writes, in the Editorial of the JAIH,91,3/1998, that traditional

medical practice in the US is facing many challenges, including those having to do with

medical legal issues. Medicare reimbursement, third party payers, and managed care,

Alternative medicine has its own challenges to face, in addition to those mentioned

above, such as basic and clinical research and patient outcome studies. The largest

challenge to medical practice is the Evaluation and Management Documentation

Guidelines, which comprise almost 50 pages of charting regulations! . . . “One elderly

woman, a long time patient, said, “Why are you writing something down already ... we

haven’t even done anything yet!’ I told her I was just trying to satisfy my Government

that I was taking proper care of her by treating the chart.” It is feared that physicians will

be unjustifiably punished for fraud and abuse investigations as a result of simple coding

errors.

XLXI. Nicholas NOSSAMAN writes the Obituary of Dr.Edward Christopher

WHITMONT who passed away on September 21, 1998. Dr.WHITMONT was born in

Vienna on 5 December 1912 to Jewish parents. After the medical graduation he studied

with Dr.Karl KOENIG Anthroposophical medicine. He was also actively in politics and

the 1930s were such that he had to flee. He came to the USA in 1938 and studied with

Dr.Elizabeth Wright HUBBARD. He was a founding member and Chairman of the C.G.

JUNG Training Center of New York and board member of the New York Institute of the

C.G.Jung Foundation. His books, all of them are very well known, are: The Symbolic

Quest, Psyche and Substance, Return of the Goddess, Dreams - A Portal to the

Source, and lastly The Alchemy of Healing: Psyche and Soma. His goal, late in his

life, was to teach homeopathic specialists about the importance of depth psychology in

the healing process of the individual, as well as to teach analytical psychologists the value

of incorporating homeopathic thinking and consultation in the care of their patients. It is

truly awesome to regard the massive number of lives, on a professional and personal

level, which have been touched in some way by Dr.WHITMONT. Dr.WHITMONT has

left both the Jungian and homeopathic communities with an enormous legacy: his

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pioneering work in the integration of analytical Psychology, Homeopathy, modern

Physics, Mythology and Alchemy has illuminated our path in the quest for understanding

of health and healing for decades to come. In a life’s work congruent with the literal

meaning of his middle name, he has inspired all of us to enlist this understanding in our

service as “midwives’ in the birthing of our patients and to the full awareness of

ourselves as individuals.

The Editor of Homeopathy Today, Vol.18,2/1998 writes that Homeopathy is

under much threat in the USA. The unlicensed Homeopathy practitioners there face

legal action. The North American Society of Homeopathy (NASH), is fighting this

cause.

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PART - III

[Peter BARTHEL of Freies Forschungsinstitut Peter Barthel, Institut zur

Erforschung der Pflanzenkräfte, Zum Quelenpark 38, D-65812 Bad Soden a.Ts.

(Germany), is a crusader for genuine source material for the preparation of homeopathic

remedies. He has many published articles to his credit in the German and the British

Homeopathic Journals. The following is about Sanicula aqua. I hope that this will

kindle interest in the minds of the readers to ensure that the medicines they use are

genuine = KSS.]

Sanicula aqua - THE AMERICAN INDIANS’ LEGACY

Peter Barthel

Many hundred years ago the Sanicula Mineral Springs were regarded as marvellous in

its healing qualities by the Indians.

Out of the solid rock near the south bank of the Illinois river, directly opposite the

mouth of the fox river, issued in large volumes and in great force the pure and sparkling

water of the famous Ottawa mineral springs. Somewhere in its passage through the

rocks, nature’s own laboratory imparted to it a happy combination of mineral solids and

passes, amounting to over 170 grains to the gallon, sufficient to give it a marked but very

agreeable mineral taste and valuable medicinal properties of a high order.

In its action on the system it was a laxative and diuretic, an efficacious remedy for

kidney and urinary complaints, and for dyspepsia, constipation and diseases of the

stomach, liver and digestive organs.

Hundreds of cures have been effected by its use.

Sanicula aqua was well known by the homeopaths all over the world.

In 1877 the Sanicula aqua Mineral Springs company was established. It became a

very profitable increasing business. The water was sold in bottles and at the shore of the

river also a spring bath-house was conducted.

The damming of the Illinois river for navigation in the year 1932 raised the water level

to the point where it overflowed and contaminated the waters of the famous old spring.

50 years later the waters were finally buried under concrete for the Veterans

Memorial Bridge.

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I asked local residents and they still remembered the old bath-house. A plate under the

highway bridge gives a hint to the location.

A rumor is spread that there exists a side-arm of the Sanicula aqua spring.

My thorough investigations in Ottawa, Ill. libraries, with the Department of Water-

supply and detailed chemical analyses showed that these waters have very different

ingredients and nothing in common with the mineral waters.

The Sanicula aqua - a famous legacy of the American Indians - is destroyed and lost.

[How sad - “ The Sanicula aqua - a famous legacy of the American Indians - is destroyed

and lost for ever! How do the homeopathic pharmacies manufacture now the Sanicula

aqua medicine, what is the source? Only very recently, in the European Journal of

Homeopathy, Vol.2, 5-6/1996, there was a very interesting ‘drug picture’ of Sanicula

aqua. We wonder whether the Gettysburg water and Skookum chuk waters are available

or have the same fate of modern development, buried! = KSS.].

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Ceur et psychosomatique

LAFORGUE D (CGH, 35, 9/1998)

A.Observation

Mrs F., 40 years, came to consult on the 14th October for palpitations which occured in

the context of a professional over-work.

In fact, the “pushed” interrogation brought out that the patient had consulted an osteopath

in the end of September for a state of stress and ill-defined anguish. A gentle

manipulation had then been done (at the level of the nose), which had completely

ameliorated the anguish... but the palpitations had appeared in the following days...

On Holter examination:

1. Paroxysmal tachyarythmic crises on the base of an important sinusal bradycardia (40

mn)

2. Especially the double ventricular extrasystoles, very awkward, better by the sitting or

lying position. She also had a small mitral prolapse but maintained good left ventricular

function.

The hospital proposed the implantation of a pace-maker, in combination with an anti-

arrythmic treatment under cover of an anti-coagulant... at the age of 40 years.

The criteria for prescription were:

- The modalities for palpitation: aggravation by sitting and lying position and the

amelioration by walking were generalised into amelioration by movement and

aggravation by rest.

The patient slept normally, and wasn’t woken by her palpitations.

- Taking into account the over-work, and

- The osteopathic manipulation

made me prescribe Rhus-tox 7 CH and 9 CH, two doses spaced at 4 days, along with a

weak dose of aspirin because the thrombo-embolic risk was not nullified.

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The patient called back 8 days later: no amelioration.

She returned on the 28th October: what was new, was that she was woken up at night

between 2 and 4 hours by palpitations, with the sensation that the heart was going to

explode.

But this time, the modalities had changed, her palpitations were aggravated by movement,

while rising, walking, lying on the left side.

When she lay down, her heart beat faster than when she got up. The crisis of palpitation

were triggered now particularly on awakening, accompanied by a strong desire to urinate,

which validated a second prescription of Lycopus 7 CH (violence of “palpitations”,

aggravation of cardiac symptoms by exercise and after sleep, urinary concommitant).

New failure, the patient returned on 22nd November. The interrogation finally turned

towards the patient and not to her symptoms:

The patient presented a state of significant tiredness when she is in a crisis and to this

fatigue is associated a very strong chilliness.

Moreover, she always had the desire to be outside, to respire.

She had a strong tendency to feel guilty, not only herself, but to make others feel so too;

to the extent that, working in a commercial enterprise she felt responsible for the

incompetence or the impoliteness of her colleagues towards the customers.

She dreamt of catastrophs, in particular falling from an aeroplane.

She panicked when she had the arrthymias, but did not want to hear the talk of hospital.

She lived alone, but did not search for company during the crisis.

The arrythmias always occured in the sitting position, at night and on awakening.

Especially, the symptom which attracted my attention the most was the contrast between

the state of relative well-being and the absense of palpitations, and an extreme fatigue

from the least attack of arrythmia; it was as if one palpitation was enough to make her

feel exhausted or still as if each palpitation was accompanied by exhaustion, exhaustion

which disappears as soon as the heart regularises.

This disproportionate fatigue in relation to its cause (palpitation) directed me towards

Arsenicum album, confirmed by the other general signs.

Arsenicum album 15 CH, one single dose put an end to her arrythmias with two months

of recession, which was still weak (but much more comfortable...) and kept her off, at

least for the moment, the implantation of a pace-maker.

B.COMMENTS

1. Criticism of the inadequate prescriptions

Rhus-t had been prescribed on the amelioration by movement and the aggravation from

rest which was an improper generalisation of the modalities described by the patient

(aggravated while sitting and ameliorated when walking). In fact, in the repertory, Ars

alb is aggravated in the third degree by the sitting posture, and ameliorated in the second

degree by walking (cf. generalities)

She had also been prescribed on the idea of an osteopathic trauma when it was more an

energetic action than a really traumatic action.

2. The prescription of Ars alb

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a) It is interesting to note that this prescription was made without taking into account any

symptom of anxiety, which had totally disappeared after the osteopathic treatment. Yet,

the fear of hospital can be sometimes compared to the fear of death.

b) The patient was Ars alb from the beginning and the suppression of anxiety had only

made the other symptoms of Ars alb come out, of which were the modalities of nocturnal

aggravation and aggravation on awakening.

3. The after effects of suppression of anxiety resulted...

in the appearence of rhythmic troubles, a perfect illustration of a SOMATISATION, of a

fear.

a) In homeopathic consultation, we are often confronted with symptoms which are

nothing other than SOMATISATIONS or displacement of a fear to which neither we nor

the patient, straightaway have access, and which it will be necessary to detect in order to

prescribe well. It is thus that the need to urinate accompanying the crisis of arrythmia can

be an equivalent of fear...

b) There is a rubric in the Broussalian translation of Kent in “Generalities”, physical

symptoms alternate with mental symptoms, rubric which must be remembered in

somatisations. Ars alb is not in the rubric, but Kent has put it in remedies presenting

alternating symptoms, rubric which is just below and which probably could also suit

certain somatisations... (?) to be seen.

C.Conclusion

Similar to the suppression of discharges, or the suppression of eruptions, suppressions of

fear can also have a negative aspect, interiorising a disequilibrium and fixing it deeply.

The anxiolytic aspect, if this is often beneficent, can be unfavorable if one does not

respect the energetic globality of the patient. Energetic medicines, osteopathy included,

must respect this globality which while removing the too selective actions can have an

action of suppression of symptoms.

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In Search of the Later Hahnemann

By Rima Handley, Dphil, FSHom

Beaconsfield Press, Beaconsfield, UK, 235 pages,

$29 US; £15.95 UK

Review by Julian WINSTON (HT, 18,1/1998)

I’ve written a number of book reviews that end, “This is a book every homeopath needs

on their shelf!” Rima Handley’s new volume, In Search of the Later Hahnemann, is

not one of those books.

This small, expensive for its size, volume has been a massive undertaking for Handley. It

is a work that has been waiting almost a hundred years to be printed, and only because of

Handley’s unswerving dedication to the project has it become manifest. But the

audicience will be small. It is not the wonderfully told tale of A Homeopathic Love

Story, Handley’s last book. It offers no tips on how to practice. It has no therapeutics

hints. It contains no materia medica. It is, for most homeopaths, a book of no practical

use.

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So what is it? It is a short visit to an amazing historical record.

When Dr.Richard HAEHL uncovered the manuscript of Hahnemann’s 6th edition of the

Organon, he also found Hahnemann’s casebooks - 54 of them. The books, along with

over 5,000 letters, were eventually given to the Rober Bosch Foundation in Stuttgart,

Germany, where they have been carefully preserved. The books contain the case records

of all of Hahnemann’s cases from 1801 until his death in 1843.

When Hahnemann moved to Paris in 1835, he began to practice with his wife, Melanie.

The casebooks from this time are generally written in French, usually by Melanie, with

comments and additions made by Hahnemann.

It was during this time that Hahnemann was also working on the 6th edition of the

Organon. Ready for publication in 1842, it wasnot published until Haehl found the

manuscript in 1920. Even then, with homeopathy in decline, most homeopaths were still

practicing from the 5th edition that was written in 1833. Few looked at the changes that

Hahnemann made in his last years.

Handley’s previous book tells us a bit about Hahnemann’s practice in Paris. We read

how he “opened his cases” with Sulphur, and how he experimented with various scales of

potency. In this new book the picture is fleshed out, and a strange picture it is indeed.

Handley presents us with a précis of the last few years of Hahnemann’s practice, as well

as three complete cases from Hahnemann’s casebooks. It is a fascinating record.

Says Handley, “Until the very end of this life he continued to observe and experiment.

However a life of continuous opposition had made him secretive and he allowed little to

be published of the results of these last years’ practice. This book is an attempt to

uncover its true nature.”

I question this statement and wonder if this is a judgement on the part of Handley.

Hahnemann, when presenting two cases in his Materia Medica Pura in 1833 said,

“Many persons of my acquaintance but half converted to homoeopathy have repeatedly

begged me to publish still more exact directions as to how this doctrine may be actually

applied in practice, and how we are to proceed. I am astonished that after the very

particular directions contained in the Organon more special instructions are wished for. I

am also asked, ‘how are we to examine the disease in each particular case?’ As if special

enough direction were not to be found in the book mentioned.” And later he says, “The

request of some friends, halting half-way on the road to this method of treatment, to detail

some examples of this treatment is difficult to comply with, and no great advantage can

attend a compliance with it. Every cured case of disease shows only how that case had

been treated...” From my reading, Hahnemann was hesitant to publish more cases because

he was afraid that people would start seeing “this” remedy for “that” disease - something

he did not want to encourage.

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In Search of the Later Hahnemann introduces us to a parade of patients, including the

rich and famous, with a catalogue of their ills. We see a sick population. Many had

syphilis and/or gonorrhea, and most had been victims of conventional allopathic

medication. Among the patients we find Lord Elgin (of the Elgin marbles) who came for

chronic neuralgia, Dr.Quin from England who came for his arthritis and asthma, Baron

Rothchild who was seeking relief from his arthritis and neuralgia, the sculptor David

d’Angers who came with rheumatism and gout, and the violinist Nicolo Paganini who

came with a variety of complaints. Some of the patients had seen other homeoapths

before coming to Hahnemann.

We see Hahnemann struggling with the remdies, with primarily only his own provings to

guide him. We see him using remedies that had minimal provings. We see him, on

occasion, using a remedy called “Isopath”, made from discharges of patient.

Says Handley, “Of course Hahnemann still practices as we always thought he did, still

does what he always says he did - on the whole. What is interesting, however, is to see

how often he broke his own rules, as do all creative people.”

Put yourself in Hahnemann’s position. You have devised a system of treatment.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Where are you going wrong? Are you

looking at the cases right? How much can you expect in the way of cure when the patient

has been subjected to mercurial baths and has lost all her teeth? How do you use the few

remedies you have available?

By the end of Hahnemann’s life, he had only 201 remedies in his medicine case - not all

of them with full provings. Apis and

Glonoine were still 10 years in the future. Syphillinum and Medorrhinum were about 40

years away.

Handley says it clearly in her introduction: “To read Hahnemann’s cases is to see him

‘wobble, improvise, and grope for direction’ a great deal. It is to see him as a whole

person and to share in the process of the making of homeopathy.”

Because of a few of the cases in Handley’s earlier work, many people are under the

impression that Hahnemann, in his last years of practice, gave daily doses and started all

his cases with Sulphur. The few cases in this book show quite the opposite. Although he

often gave a series of doses, once he saw a strong reaction, he gave placebos and waited

and watched. He did not continue daily dosing for very long without a break. Similarly,

he did not open “every” case with Sulphur but he certainly did open many of his cases

that way - and in the nature of the cases, many of them people with active psora that had

been suppressed, it is an almost understandable tack to take.

One of the problems that exists with the notebooks is that Hahnemann’s method is not

spelled out clearly but expressed in his own shorthand. Sometimes his posology is clear

and at other times we are not completely sure what he was doing. Handley says that “...

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the pattern is sufficiently clear to provide a reasonable degree of certainty expanding the

abbreviations.” And she has taken the liberty of completing phrases withing square

brackets. So we have a prescription like this: “Laurocerasus (potency not specified) in

10 [tablespoonfuls of water and half alcohol]. Put 1 tablespoonful in a glass and take 1

teaspoonful [of the daily].”

The frequent placing of the work “daily” in brackets on the notations of Hahnemann’s

prescriptions is problematic. Handley seems to assume that Hahnemann gave doses daily

but offers no proof of her assertions other than the “reasonable degree of certainty”

offered above. It is important to separate what is coming from Hahnemann’s cases,

Handley says, “He did not know what would happen and was often taken by complete

surprise.” Is this a judement of the author, or a statement made directly by Hahnemann?

Handley says: “By the time Hahnemann came to Paris he had considerably modified his

previous practice with regard to dose and potency; he had stopped prescribing in single

dry doses repeated very infrequently (the way of prescribing advocated in the main text of

the 5th edition) and had begun to prescribe the centesimals in liquid.”

This does not fit with what Hahnemann said in his writings, and I am surprised that

Handley is continuing to foster the myths.

The method of giving the single dry dose and waiting until there was a relapse of

symptoms before repetition was mentioned in the 4th edition of the Organon (1829). By

the time Hahnemann wrote the introduction to Boenninghausen’s A systematic

Alphabetic Repertory in 1832, he had revised the single dry dose posology. The “main

text” of the 5th edition of the Organon (1833) clearly advocates the use of liquid doses in

paragraphs 285 to 288 (“The action of the medicines in liquid form...”). By the 6th

edition he introduced the use of the LM scale.

Through the few cases that are presented in this book we see Hahnemann “wobble and

grope” - going up in potency, going down in potency, trying one remedy after another.

Often he seems to be chasing the symptoms. Using the analogy of illness as ebing “out of

tune”, Hahnemann seemed to be trying to “tune each note” before moving on. He rarely,

if ever, seemed to find the elusive simillimum. He was working at the beginning of

homeopathy with a very sick population and with remedies whose usages were barely

realized.

With a few exceptions as noted, the author has not inserted herself into the work. it is my

understanding that she had written a final chapter discussing the implications of the work,

but decided not to use it. All she says, in recognition of the import of the material

presented is, “I have not been in any way concerned to take sides in apparently endless

controversy between unicists and complexists, classical and pathological prescribers.”

And, indeed, these controversies will continue. There are those alternting remedies,

switching remedies often, using isopathic remedies, going up and down in scales, starting

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with a nosode or with Sulphur - who will point to this work and say, “Well, Hahnemann

was doing it, so I am practicing like Hahnemann!”

The point is missed by those who say that Hahnemann was “breaking his rules” and

therefore, they can too. Through this book we can follow a piece of a practice that was

taking place in the first 40 years of homeopathy -- a time of few remedies, little clinical

experience, and no understanding of the potential of the remedies, nor the possible depth

of the true simillimum.

Certainly Hahnemann, in his practice, “wobbled”. Would any of us be any better having

to face the same conditons with the same box of remedies? Perhaps current homeopaths

who are well versed in the Organon and have been practicing for a few years might be

better homeopaths than Hahnemann - were he to appear to us today - but, on occasion,

they “wobble” too.

What we should not fortet is that what Hahnemann gave us was the Organon, “the

operating manual.” In it, he sets out the system as he believed it should be. His last

revision was completed jsut a year before his death. When I read Paragraph nine (‘we use

homeopathy to let our patients achieve the higher purposes of thier existence”), I realize

that this is the ultimate expression of what we should be doing and that Hahnemann was

setting a goal much higher than he was ever able to personally achieve.

I recall reading a transcript of an inquest held for a little girl who died in Brooklyn, NY,

in early 1850’s. She had been under homoeopathic care. Her homeopathic physicians

were Carroll Dunham, A.G. Hull, John Gray, and P.P.Wells. Reading the transcript of

the inquest lets you understand that these “grand homeopaths” had no idea of what they

were doing. “We thought it was this, so we gave her that, and then we changed our

minds, and gave her...” It was early in their careers. It reads, to us now, like terrible

homeopathy. These homeopaths were the proverbial “babes in the woods.” Will

homeopaths 100 years from now look back and think the same of our work?

To sit and digest the material in Hahnemann’s casebooks is a massive venture. The first

obstacle is to decipher the handwriting of both Samuel and Melanie Hahnemann. The

second is to translate it from the original French (with a smattering of German) into

English. By undertaking this massive feat, Rima Handley has done a great service in

bringing this information about Hahnemann’s practice to our attention. It serves to show

us how far homeopathy has come in the last 150 years and to show us the daily realities of

practice by Hahnemann and his best pupil. It shows us the Emperor without his clothes.

It serves to put it all into perspective and has us realize how clear was Hahnemann’s

vision, as presented in the Organon, even though he was generally unable to achieve that

level of clarity in his own practice.

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BOOK SHELF

[In this section books received for review and/or books recently read, are reviewed =

KSS]

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Friendship with God - An uncommon dialogue by Neale Donald WALSH, Publishers

Hodder and Stoughton, 1999 Edition. Price £ 7.99

The author has written this book in continuity of his earlier Trilogy “Conversation

with God” - which has been reviewed earlier by me. In this book the author reveals how

one can actually have a genuine inspiring Friendship with God! The book reveals how

this is done - and that too in God’s own words. But the dialogue here is of a different

quality than the ones in the author’s earlier three books. Here the author says the process

is two steps forward and one step backward approach. In the book the backward process

goes to some points elaborated in the Trilogy but more significantly so the author reveals

events about his own past life in an entirely open, clear honest and trasparent manner that

hides nothing of the author’s life. That to me is astonishing for the candidness that comes

through. The author before he wrote this Trilogy was no goody goody saint - in his own

words he was a downright materialist egotist who took all incidences for his self

aggrandisment and cared nothing for the emotional hurts and disturbed family lives of his

own chidren and his various emotional relationships. Why is this so in this book?

Obviously these snippets of his personal life is not just to satisfy peoples’ curiosity but to

show how his own life demonstrates what it is to have a “friendship with God” - “AND

HOW ALL OUR LIVES DEMONSTRATE THE SAME THING” He says we all have a

friendship with God whether we know it or not. And with such a friendship where does it

take us he asks? He says theres a purpose for the friendship, we are on a journey here and

we all are invited to develop a reason for this “Beings” friendship. In the earlier books

God gave all the answers. Because of this “converrsational approach of earlier book the

author now in this book, though he still asks questions is also able to provide some

anwers. He writes “I am now speaking with God not merely to God. I am walking

alongside God, not simply following God.”

I liked the Sixteenth Chapter particularly. Here the author mentions all those who ahve

moulded or changed his attitude. He mentions Gerald G. JAMPOLSKY author of the

Ground breaking book “Love is letting Go of Fear” and “Forgiveness the Greatest Healer

of All.” From JAMPOLSKY the author learnt the meaning of never discouraging any

human being, he learnt how to change one’s attitudes to heal oneself and others.

JAMPOLSKY founded the Center for Attitudinal Healing which has 130 centres all over

the world. Then came another guide in the form of Marianne WILLIAMSON from when

he learnt the meaning of the work “Courage.” Marianne was an epitome of Commitment

- about living the highest choices one makes, the choices which others only talk about.

Dr. Bernie SIEGEL was the next individual to touch the author’s life. Strange to say the

author had just published his book one of this Trilogy when Bernie SIEGEL in a spech

elsewhere remarked he was writing a book called “Conversations with God” and was

halfway through the book. Strange also was the fact that the author’s daughter

“Samantha” was in the audience. She rushed up to Dr.SIEGEL and told him that her

father had already published a book with the same title. Dr.SIEGEL didn’t bat an eyelid.

He requested Samantha to ask her father to contact him. The author did so but wondered

how Dr.SIEGEL would take this situation (Do we see here the working of what Jung calls

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Synchronicity principle?) But Dr. SEIGEL did something unique. He retitled or

reworked his own book AND he turned round and edorsed Neale WALSCH’s book. The

author quotes “Now folks thats class, thats the action of a big person who knows he ahs

nothing to lose by lifting up a fellow human being -- saying “Hey! there’s room enough

for all of us but even I will give this person my space.” (unquote).

The author adds this is the sparkle of Selflessness which he calls the Bernie Factor which

this teacher (read Master) taught the author. Gary ZUKAR author of the world famous

“The Seat of the Soul” “Dancing Wu Li Masters” then came into the author’s life and so

also Shirley McLAINE. This chapter also describes how the author reached the depths of

poverty, with a broken neck, stolen car, no caring power and no family relationships.

With a few dollars only he wound up at a place picking trash and beer cans amongst other

such fellow destitutes to survive in the most apalling circumstances of poverty and

hardship. At forty five he had come from a well time high as a professional broadcaster

managing editor of a newspaper and then as a personel assistant to Dr.Elizabeth

KUBLER-ROSS to picking up beer bottles and soda cans in the street to earn a few

dollars to stay at the camp ground site. Strange or not so strange the others were in

similar starts but a bond of poverty made each one there help the other person when in

difficulty. These people shared with him their pennies, food and even a pair of dry socks

- a lesson which the author has never forgotten and is grateful to God for having shown

this to him too! Then the tide turned. He was called for an interview as a radio

announcer - going in clothes washed and ironed and borrowed from his destitute friends

and got the job and soon became a disc jockey earning four hundred dollars a month. The

author still stayed at the campsite - and shared freely with all the other destitute friends

never forgetting what they had done for him - As the author quotes God in the last page of

this chapter. “All have something to teach you, something to bring you as a gift - and

everyone of them also come to receive a gift from you as well. Have you not learnt from

your greatest hurts sometimes even more than from your greatest pleasures? - Who is the

villian and who is the victim in your life? Your time of destitution and desolation taught

you that your life is never over. Never ever think that your life is over, but that always

each day, each hour, each moment too is another beginning, another opportunity to

recreate yourself anew. - Even if you do this at the last possible moment at the moment

of your death, you will have justified your entire experience and glorified it before God.

This will be true even if you are a hardened criminal, or a murderer living on death row or

walking to your execution, this will nonetheless be true. “Trust this my son, as you know

this as I would not tell you were it not so” There are thus twenty chapters in this

marvellous book. Each chapter is a piece of exquisite cameo quality. Speaking for

myself the words that God speaks and also from the author are such that I have not read

anywhere, simple, practical, honest, transparent and above all full of love, kindness and

gratitude. Its a book to be cherished and read and meditated over and over again.

Your Head in the Tiger’s Mouth - Talks in Bombay with Ramesh S. BALSEKAR,

Ed.Blayne BARDS First Published March 1998, Zen Publications, Bombay.

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This is a book about a living spiritual Master staying in Mumbai who was originally a

devotee of Shri Ramana Maharishi and subsequently met his Moksha Guru Shri

Nigaradatta Maharaj of Mumbai to chieve the state of impersonal realization. The book

contains 15 chapters or scenes occuring in a little room where seekers from all walks of

life sit listening and speaking with Ramesh BALSEKAR considered as an awakened sage

by those how have been to him. Shri BALSEKAR is a graduate of London School of

Economics, retired successful banker, body builder, golfer, a cricket enthusiast and a

person with a very generous warm heart and above all a sparkling sense of humour. The

scenes in the book take the format of question and answers, a lively give and take

between Shri Ramesh and his listeners, leading imperceptibly and gradually to experience

the wisdom of his concepts. These Satsangs are an everyday feature in Shri Ramesh’s

house and each scene opens with quotes one from Shri Ramana Maharishi and one form

Shri Ramesh. The scene and the quotes embody a number of thoughts that set the tone of

the transcribed Satsand Dialogues - which are the core of each scene or chapter. Each

scene closes with one or two bhajans printed in English from the Marathi original with

their English interpretation using concepts and vocabulary of the sage himself.

Many characters in these 15 scenes of this book make numerous entries and exits e.g.

Mother Teressa and the Psychopath. Certain scenes embody pointers from the Upanisads

and very often the dialogues about the Guru-disciple relationship. The books editor

enjoins the reader to sit back and relax more so if you are in the living presence of the

sage. He says “let the mind become receptive. It can always resume its old concepts.

The sage always enjoys when a member of the audience wakes up.”

As I understand having gone through this book completely the fundamental fact that

Shri Ramesh seems to emphasize is “all individuals are programmed body-mind

organsims” which means by this concept a mechanism through which life and living

happen. This body-mind organism is a part of the totality of manifestation of

consciousness in which the ego may ignorantly assume the role of apparent doership and

hence separateness - the body-mind organism and not the ego has a destiny. The role of

the brain in this body-mind organism, the brain being pure matter is to react

spontaenously according to its conditioning without judgment of tought received along

with the input of the senses. The “villain” seems to be the ‘thinking mind’ according to

this concept which is the ego itself which becomes involved and judgemental as the “I am

this,” “I am that,” “I like this,” “I like that” etc. - becoming therefore involved in the un-

premediated reactions of the brain. The body-mind organism has no control over all its

entire environment conditioning and experiences. ALL isd “Consciousness” either

immanent or inactive in which case if immanent “Consciousness” is not aware of itself

and becomes then as “I am” when aware of itself. In this concept there is NO DOER and

NO ME; a basic tenet of Shri Ramesh’s philosophy. All is considered as Divine

hypnosis. Strange to say there is absolutely no rebirth that is possible in this philosophy,

no sense of any entity which evolves from birth to birth as in propounded by Shri

Aurobindo and the Mother or by the other sages. Since this fundamental bedrock of Shri

Ramesh’s theory of there being no individual would imply no rebirth, in his concept at

death the functioning energies return to the pool of consciousness and perhaps unite again

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in another combination to pass into a future body-mind organism. Shri Ramesh’s concept

says “you are programmed the way you are and nothing can change it by your own free

will.” In fact he totally denies that there is any free will as everything is God’s will and

that all there is is Consciousness and the impersonal functioning of the Consciousness

manifesting as destiny, individually or otherwise. In this concept decisions are made by

the body-mind organism as if there is free will which he says is not there at all.

Therefore according to my understanding a psychopath will remain always a

psychopath, a murderer always a murderer, a Mother Teressa always a Mother Teressa

because the Impersonal conciousness at the time of conception of these individuals has

programmed the body-mind organism through the genes in that particular way only. To

this reviewer the question arises - is everything so fated? Is there no room for the

concerned person to change by knowledge, understanding, intellect and effort? as no

‘free will’ is implied in this theory. In practical life there are hundreds of examples where

people have changed by there own effert of thought processes and individual doership.

Does this mean that even this change has been fated or willed by the impersonal

conciousness because it had already decided that it should be so in that way at a certain

moment of time? Can the impersonal consciousness be so arbitrary that it does what it

wants to do which apparently appears not logical or rational? Would it not be better to

presume as a concept of this reviewer that the Supreme Consciousness is both ‘Supremely

Impersonal and simultaneously Supremely Personal’ - a concept not found in Shri

Ramesh’s philosophy - and if so the same Supreme Consciouness has provided in its own

Supreme wisdom a measure of free will, a measure of doership (apparent or real), a

measure of individuality (apparent or real) because there is nothing that the Supreme

cannot do and even undo. Not by an arbitrary fiat but by allowance of the individual’s

actions and reactions in secret confirmity to tis own plan of evolution on Earth of not only

the human beings but of various individual organisms and entities and of the Earth itself

and perhaps of the Cosmos itself.

After the 15th chapter the bood gives in appendix one - letters written by various

disciples of Shri Ramesh which convey their deep love and gratitude for their spiritual

awakening. Appendix 2 contains quotes from the Bhagawad Gita with their nearest

English translation and a very useful glossary of concepts and a brief index. There is no

mention of the price of this books and it contains many photographs of Shri Ramesh is

various moods and postures. The reader is left to his own feeling and judgement as to

what this book means to him. What impression I had was of a sage whatever be his

philosphy or concept - who cares for each and every one who comes to him, and I feel the

caring is also very personal in spite of the sages impersonal consciousnes that is stressed

throughout the book. The title of this bood is an apt quotation of Shri Ramana Maharishi

implying any seeker who begins his search is placed in the position of having his head in

the tiger’s mouth and if the tiger snaps its jaws the journey ends because there is no

longer any seeker left.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

This is a letter by Dr.Ramanlal P. PATEL in response to my review of his book Ailments

and Complaints before, during and after in the QHD Vo.XVI, 2/1999.

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Thank you for reviewing my book - Ailments and Complaints before, during and after

in your Journal - Quarterly Homoeopathic Digest Vol.XVI, No.2, 1999.

I would like to clear some points of misunderstanding regarding the contains of the

book. You have mentioned “In this compilation, all the rubrics that signify a symptom

modality - before, during and after, - have been culled from the Kent’s Repertory for

Quick reference.”

Actually all rubrics are not modalities. These are Rups - Rare, uncommon, peculiar

and strange symptoms/rubrics which are taken from my book - Analysis & Evaluation of

Rubrics - symptoms of Dr.Kent’s Repertory of Homoeopathic Materia Medica. It refers

para 153, 154 of the Organon of medicine. Anything which is not normal and unusual is

RUPS including modalities. The compilation gives clues at the last movements to

confirm the remedy. Please read again the Preface - first para and 2nd para. Event(s) or

episode(s) leads to produce strange peculiar symptoms. Please try to read Arnica in

Materia Medica Pura by Hahnemann in which Hahnemann has mentioned about

injury(ies) in different places and how strangely it produces various ailments and

complaints. How strange? Can we explain? So Kent writes “In sickness the symptoms

that cannot be explained are often very peculiar..........man. In Hahnemann’s and others

cases due to etiological factor - injuries; rare, uncommon, peculiar symptoms have

developed and so both - etiological factor as well as Rups are to be taken for

Repertorisation.

So it is not only modalities but wide spectrum of events producing RUPS - unusual

symptoms. Whatever you have listed as errors are strange uncommon, peculiar and

strange or striking symptoms. Please do refer my book - Analysis & Evaluation which

was sent to you for the review (You have done it.)

Yes, some mistakes in spelling and misplacement of rubrics have taken place. I will

correct them.

Dr.R.P.PATEL.

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The Journal list

ACD - Archiv fur Homöopathik

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AHZ - Allgemeine Homöopathische Zeitung

BHJ - British Homeopathic Journal

CCR - Clinical Case Recorder

CGH - Cahiers du Groupement Hahnemannien

HL - Homoeopathic Links

HT - Homoeopathic Today

HOM - The Homeopath

JAIH - Journal of the American Institute of homoeopathy

MFH - Medicina Futura Homeopathy

NEJH - New England Journal of Homoeopathy

NJH - National Journal of Homoeopathy

RBH - Revue Belge de Homeopathie

SIM - Similimum

ZKH - Zeitschrift für Klassische Homöopathie