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VOL. XIII, 1996

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. XIII, 1, 1996 3

2. QHD, VOL. XIII, 2, 1996 51

3. QHD, VOL. XIII, 3 & 4, 1996 106

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I. PHILOSOPHY

1. Zu Hahnemanns "Fragments de viribus medicamentorum" (HAHNEMANN's

"Fragmenta de viribus medicamentor”)

KLUNKER W. (ZKH, 39, 1 & 211995)

In 1796 HAHNEANN published to the world his discovery of the principle of Homoeopathy as

a scientific therapeutic art through his essay "A New Principle for Finding the Healing Powers of

Medicinal Substances" This was followed in 1805 by the "Fragmenda de viribus medicamentorum"

which was the forerunner of the: Pure Materia Medica.

The "Fragmenta" was in Latin. The Materia Medica part of the "Fragmenta" was Included in

the Pure Materia Medica, however, the "Preface" to the "Fragmenta” was never translated from the

German. For the first time now the Preface has been translated from the Latin into German, and

presented in this article. This Preface clearly states that it is essential to know the pure action of

medicinal substances apriori. This translation will ensure that it will not be lost for posterity. (An

English translation from the German will be given separately, in the QHD. it is also interesting that Dr.

Josef SCHMIDT also has done similar service to Homoeopathy by translating the Preface to the

"Fragments" which has been published in the A HZ, 2.40,3/1995. = KSS)

2. SWEDENBORG und KENT - Uber den Einfluss von Emanuel SWEDENBORG auf die

homoopathische Philosophie des James Tyler KENT (SWEDENBORG and KENT - On the

influence of SVJEDENBORG over James Tyler KENT's homoeopathic Philosophy)

Van GALEN E. (ZKH. 39, 1/1995)

Several American Homoeopaths, C. HERING and J.T. KENT, prominent among them, were

members of the "New Church" based on the theories of the Swedish philosopher, scholar and mystic

Emanuei SWEDENBORG (1688 -1772). Classical Homoeopathy as it is known today is based on the

teachings of such stalwarts like - HERING and KENT. How much of the 'classical' is Homoeopathy as

it is known today is based on the teachings of such stalwarts like HERING and KENT. How much of

the ‘classical’ is 'hahnemannian'? Surprisingly very little is-known about the influence of

SWEDENBORG's theories on the development of Homoeopathy in the USA and consequently the

'classical' Homoeopathy as known today, A study reveals that in the case of KENT at least the

influence of SWEDENBORG was great.

A very interesting study, (Please also refer to Dr. G.S HEHR's 'Was Kent a Hahnemannian?' in

the BHJ Vol. 73, 2/1984, pp. 71-74 = KSS)

3. Die Wiederkehr des Verdrangten in Homoopathie and Psychoanalyse (The Return of the

Suppressed in Homoeopathy and Psychoanalysis)

APPELL R. (A HZ, 240, 2/1995)

The return of the suppressed according to HEHING's Law and the Rules of Transference

Neurosis are essentials of the healing process in Homoeopathy Psychoanalysis. Not only patient but

also Homoeopathy as well as Psycho-analysis itself suffer from unresolved reminiscences and

suppressed memories which do not fit with the ideals of science. Instead of denying these memory

traces, they should be realized and integrated as enrichment of the therapeutic arsenal.

1. QHD, Vol. XIII, No.1, 1996

PART 1- CURRENT LITERATURE LISTING

(The journal lists the current literature in Homoeopathy drawn from the well-known

homoeopathic journals world-over -English, American, German, French, Belgian, Swedish, etc,

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

study. The full names and address of the journals covered by this compilation art giver at the end of

part 1 of this journal and reader are requested to refer to them for full articles.)

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4. How Freud's Arsenicum Pathology was Instrumental in, his Founding of Psychoanalysis

ZAFIRIOU Vangelis (EJH, 1, 1/1995)

This is a very interesting study of Sigmund FREUD's pathology and its influence on FREUD's

theory of Psychoanalysis. With the help of the rubrics in KENT's repertory the psycho-pathology of

FREUD is juxtaposed with the Arsenicum pathology. The study also points out that one's pathology

shapes one's destiny or even genius, In the case of FREUD the main aspects of his Psycho-analysis

theory, structure and practice and his own pathology are similar to Arsenicum. The author also

concludes that true understanding of the real dimensions of psychoanalysis can only be reached

using the tools provided to us by Homoeopathy.

5. Homoeopathy: Art or Science?

VITHOULKAS G. (EJH, 1, 1/1995)

The European Journal of Classical Homoeopathy (EJH) has begun a section titled

'Crossfire'. This section is to "criticise the theories and practical procedures which emerge from the

approach of various people connected with the development of homoeopathic knowledge. It will prove

to be a platform for well-disposed critical comments, even though sometimes these may take an

extreme or provocative form."

In this very first issue of the journal the teachings of Dr. Rajan SANKARAN reflected in his

books The Spirit of Homoeopathy and The Substance of Homoeopathy are taken up. The

criticism is quite strong. VITHOULKAS argues that carrying the 'art' too far in practice and more so in

teaching would lead to bitter disappointment. In the subsequent numbers of the EJH we see readers'

arguments in favour of and against. Although the Editor has said in the beginning that the criticisms

may take a 'provocative' form, such harsh criticism may lead to avoidable bitterness. We see very

Interesting arguments from the readers in the remaining numbers of the EJH.

6. Dreams in Homoeopathy -A Snake in the Grass.

MORTELMANS Guido (HL, 8,1/1995)

In the recent times we have come across 'dream provings' viz. a remedy is "proved" with

reference to its dreams only. Dreams are considered a part of the 'Mind' in this sense (the complete

Repertory Vol. I MIND contains Dreams).

While there are as many dreams as there are dreamers, dream of snake has been

considered with particular attention -perhaps because we have many snake remedies. One cannot

otherwise say as to why the snake dream is given so much importance.

In this interesting article the author discusses: The Doctrine of Signatures, the frequency and

content of dreams, the symbolism of dreams, Dreams in the Repertory, the use of dreams in finding

the remedy. A long and interesting list of 'references' is also appended.

II. MATERIA MEDICA

1. Antipyrine

TARKAS P.I. (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

A brief Materia Medica of Antipyrine

2. Grindelia

KASIVISWANATHAN T.I. (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

Compilation of the remedy symptoms

(sources?) with two cases from KENT.

3. The Plant Platinum

SHUKLA Chetna (NJH, 4, 111995)

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26 year-old woman, married, with foul-smelling leucorrhoea worse after coition and after

micturition; burning urination, eruptions in the pubic region. Irregular and delayed menses. Her case

looked like PIatina and Pulsatilla. She liked flowers particularly red rose; dreamt of rose gardens and

lying amongst roses daily and enjoyed Gulkhand. Remedy was prepared from fresh red rose petals

and given in the 30 potency and she made a total cure.

The author has made a 'proving' of the Red Rose in the 30 potency with 8 provers. .

4. "Held by a Finger"

MANKANI Meena (NJH, 4, 211995)

The author says "I have gathered an understanding of Silicea out of treating 13 cases of

"anxiety neurosis" wherein Silicea was clearly indicated. The age group of all these patients was

between 19 and 37 years ...There was a common pattern as to the predisposition and the aggravating

factors ...one rubric seemed to be central to the understanding of Silicea in these patients and that is -

Dreams, held by finger, being."

5. The Tricky Python

SHUKLA Chetna (NJH, 4, 211995)

A new remedy "Python" prepared from the excreta of Python, was used for treating the

backache in a woman. The basis was: the patient enjoyed reading Egyptian stories revolving around

the stories of the Pharaohs, the queens and their ceremonies, slaves to work; she loved to be an

Egyptian or Roman Queen with all the riches, slaves working for her. Sometimes she dreamt of an

Ichchadhari snake which can change its form whenever desired, or huge big snakes like Pythons; of

water, travelling, of landscapes, rivers. Often dreamt of snakes coming to sting her daughter but she

always saved the child.

Encyclopaedia of Mythology and the World Book Encyclopaedia confirmed that the patient

was mystically involved in the stories of Roman Egvotian mythologies as the serpent Python and

Typhon.

Hence remedy prepared to 30 potency from the excreta of Python relieved the patient's

ailment. The author says that a short proving also was done which confirmed the symptoms. The

author has also used rabbit's urine in one case successfully!

6. Ekzem - Natrium carbonicum (Eczema - Natrum carbonicum)

FORESTER G. (ZKH, 39, 1/1995)

A chronic Eczema was cured with Natrum carbonicum. The peculiar localisation of the

eczema: finger tips and below the nails was thus verified ("Blistered spots on all the toes and finger-

tips, as if scalded, enclosing the nails all round, as if the nails would be taken off by suppuration."

Symptom No.919 Chronic Diseases)

7. Aconit is nicht nur ein akutes Mittel (Aconite is not only an acute Medicine)

KELLER G.v. (ZKH, 39, 1/1995)

Aconite is not only a remedy for acute fevers. According to HAHNEMANN it can be used in

chronic diseases as well. (See Introduction to the remedy in the Materia Medica Pura) The author

relates a case of spasmodic neuralgia of the face.

8. Natrum sulfuratum -Teil1:Eine Arzneiprufung (CROSERIO) aus HAHNEMANNs Nachlass.

Teil 2: Drei weitere Arzneiprufungen aus HAHNEMANNs Nachlass

(Natrum sulfuratum - Part 1: A Proving (CROSERIO) from HAHNEMANN's legacy. Part 2:

Three further Provings from HAHNEMANN's legacy)

KLUNKER W. (ZKH 39, 2&4/1995).

Natrum sulfuratum (Na2S) was introduced 150 years ago into Homoeopathy but the remedy

has not been dealt with in any of the extant Materia Medicas - JAHR, HERING, HUGHES-DAKE,

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KENT, BOERICKE, CLARKE, STAUFFER, LEESER, LATHOUD, DUPRAT, VOISIN, MEZGER -Even

in T.F. ALLEN's Encyclopaedia only a poisoning is mentioned.

CROSERIO of Paris proved the remedy which was published in the Archiv fur die

homoopathische Heilkunst" (translated into German from the French), in 1838. This material was

brought to the knowledge of the homoeopathic world by Dr. Pierre SCHMIDT in the LlGA Congress in

1931, but it has continued to lie suppressed. Dr. KLUNKER has now, for the first time perhaps, made

German translation from the original hand-written manuscript found among HAHNEMANN papers

collected by Richard HAEHL. Three later Provings have also been taken up and published. (English

translation of these would be published in the OHD as early as possible = KSS)

9. Arzneiprufung von Cyclosporinum (Drug proving of Cyclosporinum)

BRUSET S. ERAKER Y.J. INGVOLDSTAD T., LUNDEN J., RANDEN A., ROSSBERG

B.O., SELMER H., TVEITEN D. (A HZ, 240, 1/1995)

Cyclosporinum represents a major medical advancement in immuno-suppression and organ

transplantation through suppression of the "helper T -cells" (CD4). The Norwegian Academy for

Natural Medicine did in 1991-1993 a proving of Cyclosporinum D 12- 200. The main characteristics of

the remedy are weakness, coldness, dyspnoea and weakness, dryness and symptoms from the

digestive and urinary systems. The remedy will be clinically tested by a group of experienced

homoeopaths during 1994 for immunological properties.

10. Ein Dulcamara-Fall. (A Dulcamara Case)

BRAUN A. (A HZ, 240, 1 & 2/1995)

The Solanaceae Dulcamara, 'Bitter-sweet', was praised as a remedy against the bad effects

of cold, especially wet-cold long before HAHNEMANN. Inability to accommodate oneself to a sharp

fall in temperature is found mostly among allergic persons; in old age it occurs much more. K. ST

AUFFER has this in consideration when he says "where Aconite is prescribed in strong, young

persons, Dulcamara is for older persons with reduced power of resistance". According to Otto

LEESER it is similarity of steroid alkaloids with cholesterine by which the latter is removed from the

borders of 'Cell in Dulcamara which makes the entrance of other substances, for instance allergic

substances, easier; up to now provings showed a certain miss of psychical symptoms, different from

most of the other Solanaceae. Main effects: arthralgic-neuralgic symptoms, urinary system, skin and

mucous membranes.

A case is presented from which the importance of initial symptoms of the skin in Dulcamara

becomes evident.

11. Einsatz von Einzelmitteln an der Kurklinik Benediktusquelle vom 1.02.91 bis 20.09.92 (Use of

single remedies in the Rehabilitation Clinic Benediktsquelle from 1.2.1991 to 20.9.1992)

ZEEDEN H. (A HZ, 240, 1/1995)

The possibility of applying homoeopathic single remedies (including complex medicines,

organ-derived remedies and Nosodes) in a Clinic for rehabilitation are reported and discussed. The

results show that in more than 50% good results can be obtained. The limiting factors are also

explained.

12. BACH - Bluten und Homoopathie (BACH Flowers and Homoeopathy)

FRANZ A. (A HZ, 240, 1/1995)

Edward BACH, an English bacteriologist and homoeopathic physician (1886-1936), began his

career with investigation of the bowel bacteria. He was the first to develop a method of microbiological

therapy. With application of the homoeopathic potentizing technique, the Bach-Paterson Nosodes - in

use until today -is derived. Subsequently he used these remedies exclusively according to the mental

symptom picture of the patient.

Later on, BACH turned away from the bowel bacteriae - not at least for aesthetic reasons -

and looked about for plants with similar healing powers. He found them in the course of his daily walk

through the English and Welsh landscape. Inspired by the early morning dew on the flowering plants,

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he developed his own potentizing method of the blossoms using spring water and sunlight -a further

application of the three alchemistic principles Sulphur, Mercurius and Sal.

Primarily used by medical amateurs and in esoteric circles, the Bach flowers were considered

only very little until now. While employing these remedies, the homoeopathic rules are applicable

including the Hering's Law. Therefore homoeopaths must, in the opinion of the author, study this

wonderful healing method thoroughly.

13. Medorrhinum

MASTER Farokh J. (HH,20, 1/1995)

This is a brief essay on Medorrhinum, high-lighting only the important features.

14. Comparative Study of Ignatia, Natrum muriaticum and Staphysagria

PANCHAL Priya (HH, 20,1/1995)

Useful study of the 'differential' of Ignatia, Natrum muriaticum and Staphysagria .

15. All that Yields Is Not Pulsatilla

WEINSTEIN Corey (HH, 20,2/1995)

While Pulsatilla is the first choice for 'yielding' patients, it is not correct to imagine that there

are no other remedies equally called for in this characteristic. The differential between Anacardium,

Alumina, Calcarea carbonica, Causticum, Ignatia, Sepia, Silica, Pulsatilla are highlighted.

16. Franciscea uniflora

MMS H.P.J.A. (HH, 20,3/1995)

Franciscea uniflora is an unproved drug. Information in the BOERICKE Materia Medica is

only few lines. However, this remedy has been found to be of great use in certain Arthritis cases,

Bechterew's disease. The author has narrated case from practice. (See OHD V, 3/1988 for more

information on this remedy)

17. Gall-stones cured by Fel tauri

NIMBHORKAR M.P. (HH, 20,3/1995)

Fel tauri 6 repeated doses over a long time (about ten months) removed completely gall

stones.

18. Aconitum napellus – History

MANDAL Tapan Chandra

(HH, 20, 3/1995)

Interesting study of this remedy.

19. Anhalonium

VITHOULKAS G. (EJH, 1,1/1995)

The European Journal of Classical Homoeopathy is a new journal to join the distinguished

journals in Homoeopathy. The journal is edited by George VITHOULKAS whose name is quite well-

known. In this, the first number of the journal Anhalonium also known as Anhalonium lewinii,

Lophophora williamsii, Mescaline, Mescal buttons, Peyote, Peyotl, Pellote - is studied.

The homoeopathic clinical picture of the remedy as described by VITHOULKAS beyond its

singular sociological and historical interest, presents a rich and interesting source of symptomatology

which apart from anything else may eventually cause it to be prescribed more frequently. Only the

remedy's 'essential features' is published. Complete clinical picture may be found in Volume II of

'Materia Medica Viva' of VITHOULKAS.

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20. Using the Bowel Nosodes

LAING Richard (BHJ, 84, 111995)

The Bowel Nosodes are very under-used remedies; one comes across very few cases

reported in the journals. Only the British Homoeopathic Journal and among the Indian journals the

Medicina Futura Homoeopathy write on these valuable Nosodes.

In this article the author reports cases treated with Morgan Pure, Morgan Gaertner, Gaertner,

Sycotic Co., Dysentery Co., Bacillus f'Jo.7. In almost all cases the 6 potency has been used b.d. until

improved.

Dr. LAING quotes from John PATERSON: John PA TERSON apparently used the nosode

related to the patient's constitutional homoeopathic medicine, giving it as 3c-6c, 2 or 3 times a day.

This was said to make the dying process in terminal cancer cases, gradual and peaceful. A

suggestion worth pursuing.

Much interesting material in this article.

21. The other Natrum salts

HOLLAND Lee (BHJ, 84, 111995)

This is a very interesting study of comparative Materia Medica of five Natrums -Natrum

sulphuricum, Natrum muriaticum, Natrum carbonicum, Natrum phosphoricum and Natrum

arsenicosum. The Key-notes of the remedies are mentioned. There is also a Table comparing all the

five Natrums, with reference to the Generalities, Food desires and aversions, Constitution.

22. Anac, Anac, Who's There? A Study of Anacardium

WOLF, Carol "Me!" (JAIH, 88, 111995)

In this very helpful treatise, Dr.WOLF describes some of his experiences with Anacardium in

the treatment of behavior disorders in children, typically children who have been the subject of

parental abuse or neglect. Central characteristics consist of the following: callousness, violence,

cruelty, intimidation, evil, behavioral aggravation from sweets, cursing rages (oft directed at the

parents), low self-esteem, bravado, lack of conscience and empathy, religious mania or denial of God,

and aversion to school work. Contrary to the well-known memory deficits typical of this remedy,

Dr.WOLF has discovered that many Anacardium children possess a keen memory, which is

frequently employed in quarrels with their parents.

23. Millefolium: A Little Known Bruise

Remedy

WOOD Matthew (HT, 15, 111995)

Achillea Millefolium a remedy known to Homoeopathy since its early days has been rarely used.

The author says that this remedy is very good for bruises with cuts. This remedy is mentioned by

HOMER for its use in battle wounds. The Roman legions called it Herba militaris. Arnica and

Millefolium are compared and the author concludes that for bruises with bleeding Millefolium pack

(external) is great.

24. Confirmatory Symptoms and Keynotes MALERBA Larry (HT, 15, 2/1995)

This small case is very interesting for the insight it gives in the curative range of the

homoeopathic remedy Borax.

A two-week-old male baby suffered from a broken left clavicle due to difficult labor. The child

was irritable, slept increasingly longer .hours only to become more irritable after waking up; rashy,

pimply face; white coating of the tongue; suddenly refusing to nurse, especially the left breast. It was

also noticed that the child would start and his arm would fly up during the descent of the swing. Borax

30 calmed the child immediately as also the knee bending. He nursed easily and was not startled by

noises. The remedy was repeated two weeks later and the rash on his face became stronger. He had

also developed full use of his left arm!

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A very interesting case.

25. Aristolochia anecdotes

SHELTON Susanna (HT, 15, 2/1995)

The author cites two cases in which the near-miraculous speed with which Aristolochia

clematitis 30 healed friction blisters. The relief was overnight! For more information on this remedy

read Edward C. WHITMONT's article in his book Psyche and Substance.

26. Two Bromium Cases

JANSEN Jean Pierre (HL, 8, 1/1995)

Two cases -Boy, 16 years age, Girl, 11 years age -are reported to highlight the mental

symptoms that were common to both and the remedy was Bromium. A strong mental symptom

common to both was Fear of being alone in the evening. The first case was a Mononucleosis and the

second Hayfever.

27. Etude du Mental de Bryonia alba (Study of the Mental of Bryonia alba)

ALAERTS Jean (RBH, 47, 1/1995)

This is an interesting study of the 'mind' of Bryonia: The longing to return home. (Delusions

that he is away from home: that he is in a strange land; Attempts to escape; Talks of home; Desire to

go home). The delusion that he is under the control of strangers. Themes of work, business. Fear of

poverty (Suspicious; Avarice; Envy; Kleptomania, etc.) Fear of being poisoned. Anger, irritable,

vexation. Delusion of being injured. Fear of suffering (Anxiety about health; Fear of death; Fear of

impending disease; Fear of insanity; Despair of recovery, etc.) Desire to be quiet; Averse to being

disturbed; Desire to be quiet; Aversion to company;

The author uses the SEHGAL method of interpretation of the symptoms in this connection.

28. Du rire aux remedies en Homeopathie (Laughter in the homoeopathic remedies)

RODEGEM R. (RBH, 47,1/1995)

Laughter js a non-verbal message. In this interesting article the physiology of laughter

(vocalisation), the laughter rubrics in the repertory, the miasmatic gradation of laughter, the

denominations (exhilaration, smile, gay, gaiety, mirthful etc.), the qualifications (idiotic, imbecile,

sardonic, etc.), the modalities, the alternations, the detailed rubrics in the repertory I etc. are all

discussed. The article shows the detailed and thorough study 'of one action occurring under different

moods, circumstances, variations, and the remedies that are relevant.

29. Veratrum album -A Travers quelques cas (Veratrum album -some cases)

SOUK-ALOUN P. (RBH, 47,1/1995)

Five cases are reported to show the range of action of this remedy.

III. THERAPEUTICS

1. Asthma

KOTHARI Manu (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

This is one more article from the author who has cleared many wrong notions. He quotes

from CECIL's Textbook of Medicine "The currently accepted definition does not specify a cause or

causes, identify unique clinical or pathologic features or mention immunologic mechanisms. It does

describe, however, the fundamental abnormality that is common to all asthmatic patients -reversible

hyper-responsiveness of tracheo-bronchial smooth muscle". So, that is asthma! He gives one more

quotation from The American Thoracic Society's definition of Asthma "a disease characterized by an

increased responsiveness of the trachea and bronchi to various stimuli, and manifested widespread

narrowing of airways that changes in severity either spontaneously or as a result of treatment".

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2. Asthma and Its Natural Cure

KONDEKAR Prakash (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

What Naturopathy could do in Asthma. The author gives the following tips which all can follow

to their benefit.

1. Take a 3 to 5 kilometre walk early morning in the fresh air.

2. Take sunbath in mild sun two times a day.

3. Perform suitable Yogasanas for 5 to 10 minutes daily.

4. Take simple vegetable diet without extreme taste.

5. Take only freshly prepared warm food. Keep the ratio between cooked and uncooked food

one to one or as close as possible.

6. Diet has to contain fresh leafy vegetables and seasonal fruits.

7. Take germinated moong, matki and methi with one meal preferably lunch.

8. Avoid taking toxic drinks like tea, coffee, instead take herbal tea or decoction.

9. Avoid bananas and strawberries since they release histamine in the body.

10. Avoid sleeping during day.

3. Bronchial Asthma: Psychological Considerations

PAREKH Mahesh (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

Emotions may modify the immunological or allergic mechanism responsible for some cases of

Asthma.

4. Acute Attack: Treat with Constitutional or Acute?

HUMRANWALA Parinaz (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

An 8 year-old girl with severe broncial asthma and allergic bronchitis; Cough would end in

vomiting. Suffering since 5 years. Has been on steroids, Restless; Dromomania; Fear of dogs and

cats; past history of Tuberculosis; Desires milk products; Worse damp weather and change of

weather. Tuberculinum bovinum 200 repeated 4 times over a period of 14 months cleared her

completely. This remedy was her constitutional.

5. A Case of Asthma

BHATT Shraddha (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

4 year-old boy with recurrent cold, cough and fever since 1 1/2 years age, every two months.

Worse at night. Fear of animals; Desires fat, ice-cream. Tuberculinum after which there was a change

which called for Phosphorus, which relieved.

6. Asthma -A Personal Experience

WADIA S.R. (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

The author was converted to Homoeopathy by his own personal experience -he was suffering

from Asthma as a medical student and was cured by Homoeopathy. Diet and Yogasanas playa great

part in this. He narrates two cases: A four year-old girl who developed eczema after the triple vaccine

immunisation; this eczema was treated with topical applications and then came Asthma which was

treated with antibiotics and cortico-steroids. Another case is that of an army Major 38 years, with

Asthma. In both cases Thuja and Natrum sulphuricum were the main remedies.

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7. The Open Book

PARTHASARATHY Vishpala (NJH,4,1/1995)

A 28-year-old man with 'difficulties' in breathing. He spoke of himself quite freely and openly.

Phosphorus covered all his rubrics.

8. The Unfortunate Sarsaparilla

SHUKLA Chetna (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

Feeling unwanted, unfortunate; morose, offended easily; Quiet disposition; Desire to be silent;

Irritability during menses -in a 26 year-old girl pointed to Sarsparilla for her chronic colds.

9. Asthma versus Arsenic

SHAHI Hardeep (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

A case of Arsenicum album in Asthma.

10. Struggle for Success

MURTHY Prabhakara (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

Whatever be the ailment a complete

case-taking including the mental and the peculiar symptoms, the concomitant symptoms etc. would

lead to the curative remedy. The author demonstrates this with two cases.

11. A Case of Bronchial Asthma

MEHTA Kishore (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

3 Year-old boy much pampered; tantrums, obstinate; colds, cough, sorethroat, worse change

of weather, damp, sweets, seaside, fruit juice, tomatoes, night, lying on left side. Better sitting,

fanning, dry weather, bronchodilators and occassional steroids. Became worse after birth of a sibling.

Lachesis cured. Study of a case in its evolution, Miasms and chronology are all essential for a

successful prescription.

12. Help Me, Please?

PARTHASARATHY Vishpala (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

In this Editorial for the number dedicated to 'Neurosis' the Editor says that an area with high

percentage of Neuroses is -Marriage. She cites two cases to point this out. It was Staphysagria in one

and Kali carbonicum in the other. While the environment in which the patient lived -which indeed was

the cause of the Neurosis -remained unchanged; the patient was able to cope up with the

environmental stresses after taking the homoeopathic remedy.

13. Neurotic Disorders

ASRANI CH. (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

This is a brief article describing Neurosis and the clinical features.

14. Behind the cause

BANSALV.P. (NJH, 4,2/1995)

In this short article the author suggests to look behind the cause of the ailment.

15. Neurosis and Homoeopathy KASIVISWANATHAN T.K. (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

The different kinds of Neurosis and the homoeopathic treatment is discussed briefly; a short

list of the rubrics in the repertory is also appended.

16. Neurosis -It's Natural Cure

KONDEKAR Prakash (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

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Franz Anton MESMER opined that the

infuence of the planets is also responsible for

neurosis

and health could be had by reestablishing harmony of magnetic fluids. Sigmund FREUD postulated

traumatic experience as the chief cause of neurosis. Tranquilizers and other drugs are used in the

Allopathic Medicine. In Naturopathy, Hypnotherapy, Meditation and Relaxation are the main methods.

17. The Intoxicated Social Worker

SHEILA RAO (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

The first case vindicates what Dr . PARTHASARATHY has said in her Editorial (see 12

above). This 24 year-old female, married to a person from a different economic and cultural

background couldn't be happy and became mentally ill; behaved in a bizarre manner. Cannabis indica

M (repeated) cured her.

In the second case, a 30 year-old married woman developed fears and anxiety after hearing

that she may be suffering from Tuberculosis (after an X-ray) Although a second X-ray after one

week's treatment with antibiotics showed that the there was no Tuberculosis, she did not overcome

her fears, sleeplessness, etc. Tuberculinum M (prescribed on the basis of the shock that she was

suffering "from Tuberculosis!) cured.

18. Cases from Neuroses Clinic

MARATHE Rama (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

Case 1: 19 year-old girl with Vitiligo all over her legs; left- sided migraine.

Out of the four remedies in BOERICKE's Repertory for Leucoderma (p..910), Natrum

muriaticum was selected since it suited her mental state which brought about the desired result.

Case 2: 45 year-old woman, obese. Vague complaints like exhaustion, sleeplessness,

inability to control her diet, etc. Anxiety, ideas crowding her mind at night leading to sleeplessness,

fear that something would happen, fear of infection (she went to a Naturopathy camp but on hearing

that some AIDS patients were attending the camp she stopped). Calcarea carbonica was her remedy.

Case 3: 25 year-old woman with complaints of menstrual irregularity, indigestion and

constipation. She was staying in a working women's hostel and was employed in a private company.

She had to work for her family (her father had died two years ago) .She was much irritated to be

staying away from her family, and always talked about her home. Fear of poverty, insecurity. Bryonia

(Homesickness and Fear of poverty) was her remedy.

19. Melancholia labelled as Schizophrenia DAGADE Ramakant B. (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

19 year-old girl of a doctor. She developed depression due to disappointment in her academic

career. She failed to get admission forthe study which she wanted to and when she at last got a

chance to study abroad she developed fears, nervousness; Complained that her parents were more

interested in her younger sister. Demanded attention from all members of the family. Lachesis M one

dose with Bach Flower Remedy Holly 5 drops b.d. improved considerably. At this time she was put

into the care of a leading Psychiatrist who diagnosed it as Schizophrenia and with ECT and other

drugs she became worse. She was now again brought for homoeopathic treatment and Lachesis M

and Holly (Bach Flower) completely restored.

20. A Case of Depression

SEN Chandrima (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

56 year-old man, formerly happy-go-lucky, began to talk irrelevantly, which was diagnosed

as depression and treated with anti-depressants. He seemed disinterested in everything, sat like a

dummy, and did not communicate even with his wife and daughter. He had a wayward younger

brother whom he loved much and supported him in everything; this brother behaved so badly as to

cause the death of his father. Depression came on after this. His late father seemed to be telling him

that he was responsible for the state of affairs since he supported the younger brother in all activities.

Phosphoric acid M (4 doses) restored him.

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21. The Trapped Woman

DHAWALE K.M. (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

30 year-old, married woman, with lot of tension and related problems; also a 'tinnitus'.

Detailed history points to Natrum muriaticum. Case Analysis is quite educative.

22. A Case of Anxiety Neurosis

KUMAR Veera Balaji, V. (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

A middle-aged Professor of Zoology in a College with compulsive neurosis fastidiousness,

anxiety until work done, worries over trifles -and profuse sweating on slightest exertion. Nux vomica

200 restored.

23. A Case of Post Traumatic Neurosis

DHILLAN M.S. (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

This brief report of a 26 year-old man who fell from his scooter into a pit 10 meters deep and

suffered depressed skull fracture in the right parietal and contusions of occipital region affecting

cerebellum and in hospital, is very interesting and should open the eyes of those sceptical of

homoeopathic treatment in severe traumas. Opium M and a week later Nux vomica M and then XM,

restored him to complete normalcy rapidly.

24. And the Master Whispered

BANKER Akshay (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

A single dose of Pulsatilla M relieved the sufferings of a 25 year-old male, suffering from

asthma from childhood.

25. Cactus-g returns the Honeymoon Pleasure DAVE Gaurang (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

45 year-old woman with Vaginismus, tightness in vagina even from slightest touch, lack

of

enjoyment and moisture in the vagina, coition very painful. There was repeated history of Malaria.

Natrum muriaticum M did not produce expected results. Cactus grandiflorus 200 t.d.s. for 3 days

removed all the complaints. Now Natrum muriaticum completed.

26. Convulsions -Differential Approach

THIRUMALACHARYULU S.N.C.

(NJH, 4, 2/1995)

A 6 month-old baby was getting high fever with convulsions and no remedy (homoeopathic)

relieved. It was now revealed that the mother who already had two children wanted to terminate the

third pregnancy and therefore took Cyclonorm E and Cyclonorm P and 3 ml. injections of Nirvaquin.

The pregnancy did not terminate and she delivered this baby. Secale cornutum XM stopped the

convulsions although the child had fevers.

27. Asthmatic Bronchitis with Primary Complex in Paediatric Practice: A Discussion with Two Cases

.

BALAKRISHNAN E. (NJH, 4, 2/1995)

The author quotes extensively from the past Masters -FARRINGTON, CLARKE, BOERICKE,

ML TYLER, PHATAK, KENT, BOGER, BAKSHI KS, on Pertussin, Ant-t., Ip., Nat-s., Dros., Spong.,

Phos., Tub- av., Ars-i., Calc.

In the two cases cited by the author, Rumex crisp us was the remedy.

28. Persistent Warts

WADIA S.R. (CCR, 3, 3/1994)

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Sulphur, Silica, Bacillinum, Thuja (in that order) were used for the eradication of Warts (face,

back of right thigh, chin) -cauterized earlier; recurrent Sinusitis with vacuum headaches associated

with thick greenish discharge and Eustachian catarrh, in a 23 year-old doctor.

29. Two Cases Lichen Planus –Mother and Son

WADIA S.R. (CCR, 3, 3/1994)

Case 1: 7 year-old boy with Lichen Planus. Has suffered fungal infection, measles, all routine

inoculations, BCG etc. History of Diabetes and TB in the grandparents. Grinds teeth and wets bed.

Stubborn, sucks thumb. Thuja, Cina, Sulphur, Natrum muriaticum, Bacillinum healed totally.

Case 2: Irregular menses in a 31 year-old woman, since 17 years. All vaccinations taken. Suffered

Jaundice, Measles, Chicken pox. Polyp on vocal cord. One abortion and then two normal full-term

deliveries. Sepia, Pulsatilla, Thuja, Sulphur were her remedies.

The author rightly justifies the use of the remedies and their order according to the progress

of the treatment.

30. Few Cases

MISTRY D.E. (CCR, 3,3/1994)

Case 1: 35 year-old man, separated from wife. Operated for Fistula, history of coryza, ear

discharge, piles and asthma. Diabetes and Piles in father. Sulphur, Bacillinum XM, Silica, Hepar

sulphuris were his remedies.

Case 2: Hyperacidity in a 22 year-old, obese female; burning of palms and soles and vertex.

Sulphur.

Case 3: Pharyngitis. 35 year-old woman with sore throat, hoarseness while talking, scanty

menses, sensation of food lodged in throat. Argentum metallicum

.

Case 4: Acid Dyspepsia. 49 year-old man. Bleeding per anus; Eructations off and on with

obesity. Periodic right-sided headaches. Achy, fidgety feet. Pulsatilla, Tuberculinum, Lycopodium,

Mercurius solubilis, Syphilinum, Sulphur. .

31. A Case

PACHEGAONKAR U. (CCR, 3,3/1994)

21 year-old male. Headache, sensation of numbness in head, twitching of eyelids, lids so

heavy that would like to keep the eyes closed. Drowsiness on waking from sleep. Drowsiness always

preceded the head symptoms. Yawning frequent. Sleeps on abdomen; amorous dreams. Fatigue,

brain fag.

History of joint pains at 7 years age, and took Penicillin upto 18 years age. Masturbates

much. Erections failed when he attempted with a prostitute.

Staphysagria M and he improved. About 7 months later he took a concoction of the leaves of

Cannabis indica and developed terrible sexual stimulation and masturbated much; as a result became

very weak. Arnica M one dose and then Cannabis indica 200. One month later Staphysagria M.

32. Environmental Allergies and Chemical

Sensitivities

BRESLOWS (CCR, 3,3/1994)

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Two Cases are presented. The first one is of a 37 year-old woman who had suffered much

since childhood -alcoholic parents. Felt unwanted, much wronged, never-will-succed-in-anything

feelings, etc. Attemped suicide. Depression. Hyoscyamus helped her a great deal.

The second case is of a child 2V2 years. Her mother had an affair with her husband's best

friend to take revenge on husband. The child soon after birth was given in adoption to a stable, loving

family. The child liked to be naked, urinated on the floor, handled genitals, was malicious, destructive,

struck her mother when angry. Hyoscyamus M.

The author has worked both the cases adopting Dr. Rajan SANKARAN's teachings

('Delusions' as the major rubrics). Both the cases are very interesting.

33. Asthmatic Bronchitis

VENKATESHWARAN(CCR, 3,3/1994)

38 Year-old male, an Ayurvedic doctor, with Asthmatic Bronchitis. Allopathic and Ayurvedic

drugs helped to some extent after which they became less effective. History of anti-rabies vaccine,

fungal infections; has taken all vaccinations. Father died of Adenocarcinoma of intestines; was also

diabetic. Chewed tobacco and took many cups "of tea; sweated on palms and soles and neck. Cough

worse at nights 2100 hrs. to 2330 hrs.

Tabacum 200 and then Nitric acid 200, Thuja. Patient improved. Follow-up wanting.

34. Haemoptysis

VENKATESHWARAN (CCR,3,3/1994)

23 year-old female with Haemoptysis since one week, about half cup per day; rise of

temperature in the evening since a month. Appetite much less; excessive thirst and salivation since a

month. History of Vaccines; itching all over body a month ago, had applied external ointment. Father

died of Pulmonary Koch's. mother chronic cough. Laboratory tests and examination of the respiratory

system = negative finding. Short tempered, consolation aggravated, likes small company.

Tuberculinum M. No Haemoptysis from next day, no cough, no fever. One week later Natrum

muriaticum M. Remains well.

35. Right Toe Gangrene

SHINDE prakash (CCR, 3,3/1994)

This is a very interesting example of what Homoeopathy can do in so-called 'surgical' cases

and how a leg was saved from amputation.

A 32 year-old mason developed a non-healing ulcer of the right toe with pain and swelling of

the right leg, after injuring the right toes while working at construction. The diagnosis at the hospital:

(a) Non-healing ulcer over right foot; (b) wet gangrene of the tips of the toes of the right. After trial

sympathectomy with local dressings failed an above knee operation was proposed. The patient

approached Homoeopathy at this stage. He was restless, moaning due to burning pains in ulcer and

toes; aggravation by cold application; walking gave temporary relief.

Rhus toxicodendron (Gangrene, angrenous sores; Agg. cold in general; Injuries; Ulcers

unhealthy; Agg. uncovering; Walking amel.) gave dramatic relief in 24 hours. The remedy was given

in 30 potency 6 doses per day for 2 days. Calendula dressing; Subsequently Rhus toxicodendron 30

t.d.s for 5 days and then once a day for 10 days with intervening Acid phosphoricum 200 one dose for

5 days for suspected bone infection. Lastly Rhus toxicodendron 200 alternate day for 5 doses.

Completely healed.

36. A Case of Urticaria

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3,3/1994)

A Textile Engineer with Urticaria since over an year with temporary relief from anti-histamines

and steroids. Itching worse perspiration. While Manganum came nearest it was not fitting totally;

according to the periodic table Ferrum came next and the modalities also matched. Ferrum

metallicum gave expected response.

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37. A Case of Epistaxis

APTE (CCR, 3,4/1994)

Epistaxis in a 12 year-old boy was relieved by Phosphorus; Tuberculinum gave lasting relief.

38. A Case of Allergic Rhinitis

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3,4/1994)

28 year-old male with Allergic Rhinitis since eight months. The complaint began while working

in a Mustard field. Sneezing even for least dust, exhausting him. Worse upto 11 a.m. Sneezing

followed by watery coryza. Worse closed room. Discharge hot. lodum, Lycopodium and Sulphur over

a period of three months.

39. A Case of Rheumatic Fever

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3, 4/1994)

Septic tonsillitis leading to secondary synovial Arthritis in a 9 year-old boy was cured promptly

by Apis mellifica 30 t.d.s for 3 days.

40. Case of Cervical Spondylosis

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3,4/1994)

56 year-old man with Cervical Spondylosis with Cervical rib and advised surgery. This has

recurred after 15 years; the first time it was treated homoeopathically. Bryonia 30, 200 and M over a

period of 3 months cured.

41. A Case of Urinary Tract Infection

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3,4/1994)

68 year-old female, doctor, complains of loss of sensibility of urine passing, frequent urination,

as if some urine remained, Pus cells plenty.

Causticum improved initially but failed to hold; Sulphur aggravated and pus cells also

increased much. Petroselinum cured.

42. A Case of Neuralgia

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3,4/1994)

30 year-old male with complaint of pain at base of left lower teeth since two years

extending to the forehead; since 2 years pain extends to the right thumb from neck; worse when

raising arm, rest, initial motion, when alone and better pressure, motion of hand, when engaged.

Suffered business losses two years back. Natrum muriaticum relieved. The dosage: 200 every 4th

day 4 doses, every 8th day 6 doses, (what is rationale for this 4th day and 8th day and the number of

doses? = KSS.)

43. A Complicated Case of Cervical Spondylosis, Cholelithiasis, Pancreatitis, Coccyalgia

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3,4/1994)

This a very complicated case of a 57 year-old medical officer who had tried available

treatment in Allopathy; underwent Cholecystectomy in 1990. Ultimately he was advised by a

Neurosurgeon to undergo Thecal Decompression. This patient totally recovered after Calcarea

phosphorica 30 to M, Graphites 200, M, followed by Causticum 200, M, relieved in all respects within

one year. (How many 'surgical cases' can get cured by Homoeopathy! = KSS.)

44. A Case of Cervical Herniation

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3, 4/1994)

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34 year-old male, Architect, with pain left cervical extending to left finger with desire to press

the finger; pain left axilla; Cervical pain on looking upward and downward. Irritable, always busy.

Nux vomica 30, 200, cured. (Another so-called 'surgical' case cured by Homoeopathy = KSS)

43. A Case of Sterility

SHINDE Prakash (CCR, 3,4/1994)

35 year-old female, married since 12 years, with one daughter 11 years age. Obese, chilly.

Leucorrhoea since last 3 years with much itching; Bearing down sensation, so that she had to cross

her legs;stitching pain vagina extending upward; nausea morning; Empty feeling in stomach. She did

not conceive second time. Tube block.

Sepia 30 t.d.s. for 7 days. Sepia 200 six doses for 2 days. No improvemet. Sepia M two

doses. No improvement. Husband has been taking Penicillin injections. Medorrhinum 200 to husband

and the patient. Leucorrhoea, itching totally stopped; bearing down reduced. Became pregnant, and

delivered healthy child.

Gonococcal block removed by Medorrhinum. Did the medicine remove the Cornual block or dissolve

it?

46. Lateral Wall Myocardial Infarction

GUJAR BANSI (CCR, 3,4/1994)

37 year-old male, many adverse life situations; first wife who was loving and kind, lost;

second wife abusive and insulting; loss of position in office due to scheming colleague; etc. suffered

myocardial infarction. He was treated homoeopathically by remedies appropriate to the symptoms and

over a period of about 5 months he was much better and could join his office. Acupressure also was

used.

47. A Case of Sciatica

MISTRY D.E. (CCR, 3,4/1994)

30 year-old married female with right-sided Sciatica was relieved by Colocynthis 200.The

interesting point in this is that whereas Colocynth is better lying on painful side, this patient was worse

lying on painful side; nevertheless she was cured.

48. A Case of Rheumatism and Seminal Discharge

MISTRY D.E. (CCR. 3,4/1994)

23 year-old male with Epistaxis in summer; joint pains worse getting up; seminal discharge in

sleep twice a week followed by weakness; chronic headaches since 2 years; feeling heat in body.

Phosphorus, Carcinocin, Picric acid, Sulphur were some of the remedies given, but the patient

abandoned treatment and later reports said that he underwent allopathic and ayurvedic treatments

and became much weaker and debilitated with doubtful Koch's.

49. Zwei Pulsatilla-falle (Two Pulsatilla Cases)

SRINIVASAN K.S. (ZKH, 39,1/1995)

The author describes two cases of Arthritis healed by Pulsatilla. He shows how to heal with

only one remedy at a time, without looking at the name of the disease. The aggravation produced by

high potencies is also pointed out.

50. Akute Segmentpneumonie mit Segleiterguss - Sehandlung durch das chronische Grundmittel

(Acute Segment Pneumonia with accompanying symptoms. Treatment by the chronic

remedy)

HEE H. (ZKH, 39,2/1995)

After successful treatment of her chronic disease by Nat-m. the patient suffered an year later

with an acute Pneumonia with high fever with an unclear muscular spasticity of throat region. The

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healing of not only the acute but the chronic was accomplished with repeated doses of Nat-m. the

chronic remedy. .

51. Noch Einmal:der Wert der Symptome (Once again: the Value of Symptoms)

KELLER G.v. (ZKH, 39,2/1995)

Sometimes we can find the remedy more easilly with one very highly characteristic symptom

than with a multitude of more common symptoms. This is demonstrated by the author with a

Causticum case.

52. Ein Aurum-Fall. (An Aurum case)

ZEEDEN H. (A HZ, 240,2/1995)

In an elderly patient (75 year-old man), deep-seated shin-bone pains under diabetic Ulcus

cruris vanish rapidly and he remained pain-free for a long time, with Aurum D 200. In addition to the

physical and mental symptoms which were relieved by Aurum it was obseNed that it corresponded to

the favorite color and handwriting of H. V. MOLLER's patients.

53. Rare remedies in Common Practice

SHAH Sinal S. (HH, 20,1/1995)

Specific uses of 'rare' remedies like Menispermum, Turnera, Guarea, Je

quirity,

Skookum

chuck, etc. A very useful compilation (Recall the three articles of David WEMBER that appeared in the

OHD Vol X, 4/93, Vol XI, 1 &2/94, and Vol. XII, 3&4/95. = KSS)

54. My Experience with Rare Medicines in Acne

GOSHAR Meena (HH, 20,1/1995)

Elevan homoeopathic medicines with their specific relevance in acne.

55. A Case Report

COLABAWALLA Zenobia M.(HH,20,1/1995)

36 year-old housewife with simple (non-toxic) Goitre with iron deficiency Anaemia. Calcarea

iodide M and then XM beginning with single dose and going up to thrice a day while the thyroid went

on to shrink! 56. A Case of Hypertension PAVRI K.R. (HH, 20,1/1995) 52 year-old married

woman; known hypertensive (BP. 160/90). On allopathic drugs for hypertension. She came in July

1992 for difficulty in swallowing which was worse for liquids and empty swallowing. After complete

case-taking Sepia was prescribed -30 to M over a period. The allopathic anti- hypertensives were also

at the same time gradually reduced and ultimately totally withdrawn. Patient continues to be well

without any medication.

57. Haemorrhoids in a Child cured by

Homoeopathy -

BANGDIWALA Amisha B.(HH,

20,1/1995)

A constipated two and half-year old male child with haemorrhoids external was cured with

Mercurius so/ubi/is 200 three doses, one a week.

58. A Case of Anxiety Neurosis with Lipoma

THAKKAR Paresh V. (HH, 20,1/1995)

28 year-old married lady with complaint of Insomnia since three years. She also had a

swelling on the forearm, soft, doughy, measuirng 3cm X 2cm. mobile. Constipated. She suffered

severe mental trauma; she spent sleepless, anxious nights, because the police used to visit at nights

to investigate a case of robbery foisted on her husband; later the case was withdrawn.

Ammonium muriaticum 200 three doses. Sleep improved, Lipoma size reduced, no fears.

59. Diseases of the Breast

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KODIA Kamal Eruch (HH, 20,1/1995)

Common ailments of the female breast - Mastitis, Abscess, Cracked nipples, the repertory

rubrics useful in these conditions and some remedies.

60. Catharsis -Its importance in Homoeopathy

MISRA Bichitra Bhusan (HH, 20,2/1995)

Accumulation of repressed emotions results in rapid cure. Hence HAHNEMANN's admonition

to allow the patient to talk and the physician to listen without interruption.

61. Some Aspects of Chest Pain

WALKER Thomson (HH, 20, 2/1995)

The Physiology and Pathology of chest pains, in brief. Useful in daily practice.

62. Symptom -A Perspective

KOTHE Arvind (HH, 20,3/1995)

Tells briefly what is a subjective/objective symptom, concomitant, characteristic etc.

symptoms, what key-note is.

63. Spondylosis

AGARWAL Madhu (HH, 20,3/1995)

Briefly tells what Spondylosis is and mentions some of the remedies frequently indicated

(Rhus toxicodendron, Bryonia, Dulcamara, Rhododendron, Radium bromatum, Formica rufa,

Ginseng)

64. A Case of Acute Trigonitis treated with Digitalis

VAZE S.H. (HH,20,3/1995)

Digitalis is a very important remedy in urinary complaints. A 72 year-old woman with Acute

Trigonitis was cured with Digitalis XM.

65. Stuttering

NIMBHORKAR M.P. (HH, 20,3/1995)

A small article on the causes of stuttering and some of the remedies more often indicated.

66. How to Prevent Heart Disease

KOHL! Bindu (HUD, 3, 111995)

General guidelines to prevent heart attack, which is mainly due to wrong life-style.

67. Case in My memory -Angina Pectoris

DHINGRA Sangeetha (HUD, 3,

1/1995)

A 38-year-old male with a history of pain since 6 months, from the left side chest radiating to

the left ear along the lower jaw. Sensation of choking, constriction in the throat. Precipitated mostly by

tension, anxiety and anger and sometimes when in a hurry. Naja 200 three doses, repeated after five

months. (Pain radiating to jaw -Naja)

68. Homoeopathy After "MI"

CHAWLA Rajesh (HUD, 3, 1/1995)

The author says that life after MI can be made comfortable with homoeopathy.

69. Diet and Heart Disease

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GUPTA Babita (HUD, 3, 1/1995)

A brief article on how important diet in heart disease is.

70. Pulmonary Infiltration with Eosinophilis

KANSAL Kamal (HUD, 3,3/1995)

The pathology of Eosinophilia followed by four cases treated homoeopathically.

71. Kidney Stones and their Management

KANSAL Kamal (HUD, 3,3/1995)

The pathophysiology of Kidney stones and their homoeopathic treatment. Eight cases treated

homoeopathically reported; five cases given Sarsaparilla, one Pulsatilla one Nux vomica and one

Sulphur.

72. Pulmonary Eosinophilia associated with Scabies

KANSAL Kamal (HUD, 3,3/1995)

That the curative remedy may be indicated by a symptom far removed from the main

pahtology is demonstrated by this case.

26 year-old man with wheezing since 10 days; severe breathlessness. Has been gettir:lg such

attacks since and this one was third in 5 months. Depends on inhalers (Bronchodilators and Steroids).

Examination revealed Eosinophils 28%, Ipecacuanha, Arsenicum iodatum did not give the desired

result. His wife rpvealed that while everyone in the family suffered badly from scabies, the patient was

suffering the least from scabies. Now, Psorinum M three doses a day for three days gave complete

relief.

73. Gastro-intestinal Diseases -Case

Reports (HUD, 3,2/1995)

Cases reported by different homoeopaths.

Case 1: Lactose intolerance in a 6 months old child. Rash at one month age relieved by

external application. Sulphur 200

Case 2: Stomatitis in a child of three and half years. Due to the ulcers in the mouth the child

was unable to take solids. Local applications and anti-fungals, vitamins and even homoeopathic

treatment since 6 months, have been of no avail. The child has history of recurrent urinary tract

infection since one-and-half year age, and given broad spectrum antibiotics and injections. During

dentition had green diarrhoea. On examination distinct fetid breath; salivation profuse; Kali chloricum

30 six doses over 3 days. Ulcers completely cured in eight days.

Case 3: Colonic Polyposis in a 37 year-old man was relieved by Teucrium 30 three times a

day from September 1993 to August 1994. (Teucrium 30 t.d.s. for 12 months!!!)

Case 4&5: Stools mucoid with pain abdomen since ten years in a 31 year-old man was

relieved with (i) Dysentery co.202, three doses (2) Colocynth 200 SOS for pain abdomen and (iii)

Kurchi <1> (Holarrhena antidysenterica)

In the next case, 34 year-old woman with restlessness with unsatisfactory stools; mucous

stools; ineffectual urge with only mucus pased. Dysentery co. 202 relieved.

Case 6: Eight year-old; vomiting with pain abdomen. Icterus. S. Bilirubin 5.4 mg; Ultrasound scan:

changes of fatty degeneration in the liver. Phosphorus 200, Arsenicum album 200 and then China 30.

74. Fistula-in-ano and Haemorrhoids

KANSAL Kamal, CHAWLA Rajesh (HUD,3,2/1995)

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38 year-old woman with fistula in ano; painful, yellowish, thin, fetid discharge. Chilly person

who desired sweets. Haemorrhoids on maternal side. Known case of haemorrhoids since 18 years.

Tuberculinum 200, three doses; repeated after a week.

29 year-old man with fistula. Thin, watery discharge. Tuberculinum 200, three doses, followed

by Ledum 30 t.d.s. for 7 days and Echinacea «1>.65 year-old man, fistula since 10 years. History of

Koch's. Tuberculinum XM one dose followed by Ledum 200 t.d.s. for 8 weeks(!).

Haemorrhoids in a man, with burning, oedematous. Thuja 200 followed by Capsicum 30 and

lastly Apis 30 q.i.d. for 4 days.

75. Pancreatic Cancer -Hunting a Killer

KANSAL Kamal (HUD, 3,2/1995)

Update on the disease.

76. Homoeopathy in Emergency Cases

ORTEGA Processo Sanches (HUD,3,2/1995)

A very small article stressing that the homoeopath should know when surgery is called for and

when medicine.

77. Obstructive Jaundice -Ascaris lumb. Responsible

KANSAL Kamal (HUD. 3,2/1995)

Sixty year-old female with features of obstructive jaundice. Suspectid worms Chelone «1> 3

drops b.d. for 2 weeks and she threw up (per mouth and anus bunches of worms. Then Chelidonium

30 for two weeks cured.

78. Ein Fall von Colitis mucosa und Asthma (A Case of Mucous colitis and Asthma)

SCHUSTER Bernd (ACD, 4, 1/1995)

76-year-old man, thin and small built. Diarrhoea since years; in forenoon he must visit the

toilet 3 or 4 times, in all ten to twelve times a day. The diarrhoea comes so suddenly that he would

sometime fear that he may not make to the WC. He passes more mucus; hangs from the anus like a

thread and does not get dissolved in water when washed. The stool and mucous are passed without

pain, and least flatus. The sudden urge for stool which kept him in constant tension was the worst.

Cannot urinate standing because he would then have the urge to stool, he should therefore sit and

pass urine. He has already been treated by many doctors. All tests have shown everything as normal.

He was a mason and suffered from Asthma, worse summer. His Asthma began when he

started training as mason. As 8-year-old his tonsils were removed. Appendix surgery. Kidney stone

crushed. Thorough repertorization pointed to Kali bichromicum, confirmed by careful reference to the

Materia Medica. The remedy was given in LM 18, once daily three drops. Progressive improvement.

He remained well (free from the Diarrhoea and much better Asthma) until two years later when he

died of a heart attack.

Symptoms cured and ameliorated:

-Intense. frequent and sudden urge for stool with spurting diarrhoea, mucous stool, worse in

Autumn and Winter.

-Involuntary passage of thin mucous from the anus.

-Passage of tenacious, thick, .stringy mucus from the anus, or passing thick mucus without

stool.

-Summer-Asthma with waking up between 4 and 5 hours night with wheezing, dyspnoea,

yawning, and better from bending forward.

Tenacious expectaration.

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- Dryness of the lips.

79. Eine Rauchvergiftung (A Smoke -poisoning)

SCHWARZ Erik (ACD, 4, 1/1995)

The patient. a man, had inhaled smouldering cable smoke and was thus poisoned. Was admitted

to the hospital where they opined that his brain had been starved of oxygen for a long time and gave

no hopes. The brain was not capable of function. The poisoning was in June 1979. The brother and

wife of the patient were advised to put him in a nursing home. They however wanted to avoid it.

The patient was like a child, said the brother. In the mornings he comprehended very slowly

but later in the afternoon onwards nothing. On 15 November 1979 he was brought to the clinic: He

appeared indifferent and stupid. He reacted very slowly to the questions. He sat on the chair and went

on shaking his legs and grinning. He had no interest in the TV. In the morning and forenoon he was

very pedantic and trifles disturbed him. Since the smoke poisoning he could not read.

With the scanty symptoms obtained after much effort, the following were taken for

repertorization:

Restlessness, legs, while sitting; conscientious about trifles

With these two symptoms Lycopodium and Rhus toxicodendron

So further differentiation from the following rubrics:

Smoke aggravates

Ailments, from Carbon monoxide

Since these were not confirmative of any remedy –

Smoke agg. Smoke intoxication indicated Lycopodium.

Lycopodium LM 12 b.d. 5 drops on 27 November. He was again seen on 8 January 1980.

The patient could not be recognised. He showed interest and could converse. He continued with the

medicine which was subsequently once a day, etc. His vision to read was only slightly improved, and

therefore could not continue his job. But he attended to all household work, purchases etc. In Summer

1992: he reported well in every way.

80. An Exceptional Case of Anencephaly VITHOULKAS G. (EJH, l' 1/1995)

A three-year-old girl born with almost half of the brain missing and the other half damaged.

CT Scan report in October 1993 showed (1) left cerebral hemiatrophy with temporal lobe aplasia, (2)

Parencephalous right basitemporal region with atrophic right temporal lobe. The child suffered from

frequent epileptic convulsions, totally paralysed, could not stand or sit and her head was falling to one

side; she had no contact whatever, no speech and did not respond to voices, a total vegetable.

Convulsive involuntary movements of the eyes with divergent strabismus of the right eye.

Agaricus muscarius 30 in repeated doses was prescribed and the child began to improve.

She has been progressing steadily. In the subsequent issues of the EJH the steady improvement is

being reported. She is yet to be fully cured. A remarkable case indeed.

81. Unexpected Remedy in a Case of Depression

ANTONIOU K. (EJH, l' 1 /1995)

Case 1: 15-year-old girl; depressed, thinks she is not-goodlooking, is ugly; Fear, timidity; fear

of thieves, accidents, shadows, storms and bicycles; Hot and sweaty palms; finds emotional relief

through writing poetry; sentimentalist; menses too early. Stramonium 200 brought all round

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improvement. Stramonium should not only be seen as aggressive but also as sensitive, romantic, and

vulnerable, in the sense that it can be easily hurt. It also writes gloomy, melancholic poems.

Case 2: 19-year-old girl, student; intense irritability and tremendous sensitivity to cold;

Irritable and tense; when tense wants to bite something, hit something hard, when she feels

misunderstood she wants to throw things; strong sense of insecurity; strong dysmenorrhoea,

constipation or diarrhoea, and high sensitivity to noises. Fear of getting lost, no sense of space or

sense of balance. Affectionate, sentimental, effusive and of a mild character. Very anxious about her

health. Cannot be alone.

Arsenicum album M helped her. Three years later she was given Stramonium 30 because her

irritability had not abated to a great extent and she was still complaining about it. This did not help. A

fresh evaluation was made of the whole case and given Anacardium 30. Between the 6th and the

15th day after taking the medicine she had a tremend

ous

nervous crisis, a fit of wild fury and

hyperactivity. Since then she has been much better. She had a small eruption of eczema on her hand.

Irritability ameliorated. Has been much better. An interesting brief discussion follows.

82. Good bye with a Hug

PARTHASARATHY Vishpala

(HTIMES, 2, 1/1995)

This is a case from the files of Dr. Sarla SONAWALA who departed this world on 13 January

1995, presented by her daughter Dr. Vishpala PARTHASARATHY.

16-year-old girl with complaint of recurrent headaches; pain bursting, located in the frontal

region and root of nose. Worse in sun, after meals, after school, while stooping and emotional upsets.

Better under a fan, pressure and sleep and after playing badminton.

Repertorization on the basis of the mentals, generals and the modalities Kali bichromicum

was given which was followed by Silica.

83. Azoospermia: A Case Study MISHRA S.C. (mfH, 5,3/1995)

Azoospermia in 31-year-old man, treated with a number of homoeopathic medicines over a

period of over 18 months at the end of which significant improvement was observed.

84. Cervical Spondylitis

SHAH Rupal (HTIMES, 2, 1/1995)

24-year-old man with cervical Spondylosis since two years. He also has an itching eruption on

the back since three years. Acidity sub-sternal off and on. Varicocele operated. Craves spicy, chillies,

potatoes. Aversion sugar, salty. Addiction to tobacco. Easily frightened. Apprehensive about trifles.

Nervous. Loner. Although a teacher by profession he had stage-fright.

Gelsemium improved him.

85. Chronic tonsillitis

SEVAR Raymond (Simile, 5, 1/1995 issued with BHJ, 84, 1/1995)

22-year-old man with recurrent tonsilitis. Since childood suffered caseous deposits on the

tonsils. After a detailed history the rubrics -'Anger ailments, suppressed from' and 'Trembling

externally emotions, after' were chosen and Staphisagria 200, one dose given on 9.9.1993. He made

rapid improvement all round. Towards end December 1993 he had acute tonsilitis and he took a

course of antibiotics. The smelly white lumps on tonsils had never gone away and were worse

recently. The rubric 'caseous deposits in tonsils. K. 448: Chenopodium anthelminticum 6c tds for a

week. Rapid clearing of the smelly white lumps in a few days with no recurrence. Remains perfectly

well three months later.

86. Cyclical Depression

SEVAR Raymon (Simile, 5, 1/1995 issued with the BHJ, 84, 1/1995)

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Depression since 33 years; good three weeks, bad three weeks, regular cycle. Periodicity not

exact, one or two days either way. During good weeks, energy good, feels very well, no symptoms.

During bad weeks, energy drained out. Feels sad, tired, drained, hard to cry, 'holds it in, bottled'

because is embarrassed to cry. Feels 'ashamed' about how she is, cried freely during the consultation

and apologised.

It all began after she suffered the shock of her husband being hospitalised due to a bad road

accident. Fear turned into depression. Fear snakes.

She was on Phenelzine 15 mg tds, Nifedipine retard 20 mg bd. Chilly.

Opium XM did not help. Aurum metallicum 200 also did not help. Now she came during her

'well' period. Speaks quickly. Restless. Lot of energy. Wakes at 6 am and works til110 pm. Cheerful,

lighter. Must move, and quickly. Thinks quicker. Feels happy. Aristolochia clematitis 200 one dose.

Depressive phase not returned. The excess energy gradually came down. Sleep normalised.

Stayed well for five months and then depression returned just as bad as before. Aristolochia clematitis

200 single dose. Guarded prognosis.

Read Edward WHITMONT'S Psyche and Substance for an excellent account of Aristolochia

clematitis.

87. Benign Dental Cyst

RATNAKER M. (Simile 5,1/1995 issued with the BHJ, 84, 1/1995)

Benign dental cyst which had destroyed the symphysis of the mandible, in a female. A bone

graft was proposed.

Acidum nitricum did not help. Hecla lava 6c tds for ten days then bd for two weeks and she

made good improvement.

88. Oral Leukoplakia

PAl P.N. (Simile, 5,1/1995 issued with

BHJ, 84, 1/1995)

Kalium cyanatum 6c bd relieved persistent burning in a thick white patch in the middle of the

tongue, measuring 1 II x 0.5" in male 45 years. The remedy was given for thirteen weeks.

89. Herpes which wouldn't quit

REICHENBERG-ULLMAN Judyth

(Resonance, 17, 1/1995)

44 year old woman with chronic herpes since 17 years, of the face; off and on. She needed

Cafcarea sulphurica 200 repeated five months later. The analysis of the long case is very interesting.

90. Clairvoyance and its Treatment

ROY Sosi (QHQ,3,1/1995)

The author appears to have confused clairvoyance with delusion. He narrates two cases in

which Lachesis improved the mental ilfness.

91. After-pains from Herpes Zoster

PIETERS G. (QHQ, 3, 1/1995)

Neuralgic pains from Herpes Zoster which was not relieved by allopathic medicines (which

cost quite much), was relieved within 4 days with Hypericum 30.

92. Hair and Scalp Problems

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LEWIS Joe A. (QHQ,3,1/1995)

This is a brief article on some of the common ailments and the remedies generally used in

problems of hair and scalp.

93. Hypertension

MISHRA S.C. (QHQ, 3, 1/1995)

A brief discussion of Hypertension and three cases treated homoeopathically which controlled

the Hypertension.

94. A Child with Grandmal Epilepsy

VIJAYKAR Praful (IJHM, 30,1/1995)

A four-year-old girl with Grandmal Epilepsy. The first attack came on when she was in the

ICU with Neonatal Jaundice; another attack at 11 months and since then on Tegretol and Sodium

Valporate. EEG revealed the presence of intermittent bilateral hyper-excitability; right more than the

left. CT Scan showed flaring of Atria of lateral ventricles with heterotropic congestion. She suffered

from recurrent colds, coughs, especially when she is tired after physical exertion and during cold, wet

days; cold is usually accompanied with high fever. A sensitive yet contented child who would never

complain.

Opium 30 was given on 1.6.1993, 9.10.1993, 15.11.1993 and Opium XM on 19.2.1994.

Significant improvement did not follow the above' prescription.

The case was reevaluated and Causticum 200 one dose was given on 24.4.1994 which

immediately manifested its curative action. The remedy has not been repeated until November 1994.

The author makes an interesting observation: " A 'constitutional remedy' is the one which

represents constitution in its entirety and not the mind alone. It has to go through and through to every

system in the organism right up to tissue and down to the cellular level because each cell of ours is

representative of us. Hence what special qualities are present in an individual cell or a system and the

organism as a whole is the 'Actual Mind' of the organism and this is what determines the constitutional

medicine."

95. A Case of Seizure

MEHTA Kishore (IJHM, 30, 1/1995)

A 41-year-old married woman who gets convulsons since 1985. She suffered four

spontaneous abortions, one ectopic pregnancy terminated. She was on regular allopathic medicine.

The case was diagnosed as post-vir.al Encephalitis seizures. Kali bromatum M was given in June

1994, repeated in August 1994, StramoniumM; Natrum muriaticum 30 in December 1994, January

1995, February 1995, Natrum muriaticum M March 1995 and April 1995 and in May 1995 Natrum

muriaticum XM. Since the last dose no attacks.

96. Perceiving Totality in Epileptic Patients

JAIN .C.B. (IJHM, 30,1/1995)

A nine month-old girl with Epilepsy. Congenital Cataract which was operated three months

ago and could make out light and movements. Bufo rana 30 from 23 January to 27 March 1992

without benefit even after going up to the 200. On review Zincum metallicum 30 once a day and she

began to improve; the medicine was given t.d.s. and then the attacks stopped. The child developed

eruptions on the scalp. The child continued to be attack-free.

A 24-year-old, married woman with Epilepsy since two years. It began after vexation and

disappointment. There was amelioration from drinking water. Cuprum metallicum 30 daily and

Tuberculinum bovinum M (Three doses) were given from 1 August 1984 and July 1985 while at the

same time Gardenal which she had been taking was tapered and finally stopped. She remains attack-

free since July 1985.

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97. Case of the Mentally Retarded Child

KULKARNI Ajit (IJHM, 30,1/1995)

A 19-year-old lad with epileptic attacks since three years age. Was said to possess low la. He

was on anti-epileptic drugs continuously and was constantly drowsy, drooling. After 12 years- age he

became violent, destructive, attempting to run away from home for long hours; became thin. He was

able to recall long-back movies seen by him or things. Mercurius 30 t.d.s. from 23- 1-1994. His

salivation reduced and attempts to run reduced; the anti-epileptic drugs were tapered. However, he

slipped and fell on 19.3.1994 and became unconscious and again became destructive. The entire

case was re-examined and he was now given Bufo rana 30 and higher. All-round improvement set in

including his behaviour. Still on treatment.

98

. Epilepsy with Unconsciousness

JOGALEKAR Ajay D. (IJHM, 30,1/1995)

19-year-old young man with Epilepsy since two and half years, and was on anticonvulsants.

Has undergone treatment in different hospitals. Now if he travels even the least he suffered

convulsions. Bufo 200 was given on 19.11.1991 and in infrequent doses and then M potency on

27.2.1992. Bufo M was repeated on 2.4.1992 and meanwhile the anti-convulsants were withdrawn.

The patient dropped out but came again on 21.11.1992. The case was re-taken and Calcarea

carbonica 200 was given in repeated doses, b.d. and then t.d.s and q.d. This was continued for one

year and in the interval Tuberculinum bovinum M. There was gradual improvement.

99. A Case of Exfoliative Dermatitis

BANERJEA Subrata K. (IJHM, 30,1/1995)

Six-year old male child with eruptions on the face since six months; itching, stinging and

cutting pains; occasional burning; weeps with pains; small red blotches, pustular and vesicular

discharging fluid and pus. Worse night, warmth, gentle rubbing, motion, summer, washing, sour

food/fruit, perspiration. Has been on allopathic medication including cortisone ointments and

Ayurvedic medicines. Chronic loose stools four or five times a day with froth and mucus. Painful

cervical lymph nodes since three years. Profuse and sour smelling perspiration, staining yellow.

Cortisone 200 two doses on 12.12.1989, 28.2.1990. No change.Sulphur M two doses. No

change. On 6 July 1990 Croton tiglium 30 two doses and improvement began. The remedy was

repeated in 200 potency, on 16 October 1990. Cured.

100. Homoeopathic Approach to the Problem of Cancer

KASAD K.N. (IJHM, 30,1/1995)

This is an interesting article. Cancer is the end product of the disease which had begun years

back in the patient. The precancerous state has to be ascertained in order to prescribe. Since almost

all cancer cases come to the homoeopath after surgery, chemotherapy, irradiation, etc. it is

impossible to get a proper picture of the underlying state. However it is possible to give palliation and

occassionally the cancer also may regress.

Important rubrics relevant to cancer pathology are mentioned. The case-taking and

understanding of the phases are explained. A list of remedies specific to the organs are given

followed by three cases.

101. Epilepsy: Clinician's Approach

ASHOK P.P. (IJHM, 30,1/1995)

This is a brief article on the subject. The author is a Consultant Neurologist.

102. Perceiving Conscientious -II

BARV ALIA Praful (IJHM, 30, 1/1995)

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Case 1: 29-year-old male. Herpes Genitalis since two years. One episode every 4 months

with burning and soreness for 3 days. Pimples + on face. Aurum metallicum healed his complaints.

The remedy was selected on the basis of the mental state of the patient.

Case 2: 56-year-old male with Congestive Cardiac Failure. Associated complaints like

Hypertension, IHD, Diabetes, etc. He was a conscientious person. Misfortune in his business caused

mental trauma. He was a straight-forward, honest person even in his business dealings and his

inability to pay his creditors made him feel that he was responsible for their problems. He was on

prescribed allopathic medicines.

Aurum metallicum 30 daily gradually raised to b.d. and then t.d.s., then 200 daily. Insulin and

anti-hypertensives were continued. The patient improved steadily.

103. Travails of the Conscientious Stern Teachers

SHINGALA Kirtida (IJHM, 30, 1/1995)

Case 1: 73-year-old lady with inflammation of right knee joint. Osteoarthritis since an year,

worse since three monthe. Teacher by profession. She was ambitious, hard-working to achieve her

goal, scorned her husband who was rather docile and ambition-less. She was haughty. There was

underlying frustration but nevertheless she achieved her aim. Ferrum metallicum M (Ailments from

vexation; Conscientious about trifles; Egotism; Haughty; Craving sweets) in infrequent doses cured.

Case 2: 50-year-old lady, (Headmistress of a school) with Psoriasis. Her ailment was

precipitated when parents of children whom she had refused to be enrolled came in a crowd and she

was thus forced to interview all of them. She experienced a strong feeling of guilt that she was not

doing her job properly and went into severe depression. Basically a very conscientious person; a

perfectionist who demanded the same from others. Excited when injustice is meted out to subordinate

employees. She passed through a strong feeling of guilt when she is pressurised to give admission to

wards of political big-wigs and bad elements.

She was shocked when her husband died suddenly, and she did not shed a drop of tear. She

felt that she had neglected her duty in not taking care of her husband.

Cyclamen cured her .

104. Epilepsy and Emotion

HATTANGDI Sonal A. (IJHM, 30, 1/1995)

Discusses briefly the relationship between emotion and epilepsy. Two cases from A

Textbook of Epilepsy by J. LAIDLAW, A. RICHENS, D. CHADWICK, are given to stress this.

105. The Treatment and Prevention of Post-vaccinal Disease

SMITS Tinus (JAIH, 88, 1/1995)

Dr. Tinus SMITS, through illustrative case histories, identifies some of the numerous adverse

vaccine side-effects and demonstrates an effective method for their treatment when caught early

enough, within the first year. He says that the best treatment is to use the potentized vaccine and to

give it in four potencies over four successive days

:

30 on day one, 200 on day two, M the third day,

and XM the fourth day. If at any time during those four days an aggravation ensues, the subsequent

doses are suspended and after waiting the whole series is restarted, 14 days later. If a child is

unusually vulnerable, e.g. he had a severe reaction from an earlier vaccination or you are expecting a

strong reaction for whatever reason, every potency can be spaced out a week or more apart. If a

given potency does provoke a strong reaction the same potency can be repeated weekly until there is

no longer any reaction.

The argument is also presented that delaying immunization until after the age of ten months

could help prevent many vaccine side-effects.

106. A Case of Oral Polio Vaccinosis

SCHAFFER Rodney (JAIH,88,1/1995)

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This is a case report of the successful use of a homoeopathic preparation of Oral Polio

Vaccine used to treat a febrile illness which occured 8 days after a dose of Orimune. The incidence of

mild Poliomyelitis and vaccine-related Poliomyelitis as well as the clinical presentations of the 4 Polio-

virus-related syndromes are reviewed. The symptoms in this case upon which the OPV in potency

was prescribed are described.

107. Obstacles to Homeopathic Treatment VITHOULKAS George (JAIH, 88,1/1995)

Disease is manifested as a consequence of stresses impacting one or more of the three-

Ievels that constitute the human organism:

the physical body

the emotional-sexual sphere

the mental-spirituallevels

The obstacles to the homoeopathic treatment would similarly arise at the appropriate levels.

For example: on the physical level -a herniated disc which causes sciatica or a foreign matter stuck in

a part; these need surgical interference plus Homoeopathy. Chemical blockages like coffee or alcohol

in great quantities. And then there are miasmatic obstacles. Permanent organ damage, cases

suffering from an undefined, general weakness of the physical body, also would cause obstacles.

The emotional blockages are classified as:

(1) Husband Syndrome -in women who are not sexually or romantically attracted to their

husbands.

(2) Deep Emotional Insecurities -these can dramatically alter one's life. These are very

difficult to be cured.

(3) Inescapable Familial Situations -like having a retarded child in the family; conditions of

extreme poverty.

(4) "Sinful" Habits -practices which the patient considers as unwholesome or sinful like

homosexuality, masturbation, drug or alcohol addiction or unhealthy state of mind.

(5) Emotional Death - persons who have suffered emotionally tremendously in life and have

come to the conclusion that there is no love in life, no friendship, no companionship can, as a

consequence, die emotionally.

Mental Blockages - persons who seek 'spiritual' life-style due to frustration; without going

through the stages of spirituality, such person adopts prematurely a 'spiritual' cloak. These are very

difficult cases.

The Health Freaks -those with fixed ideas about health and disease and their symptoms are

greatly modified by these ideas and diets that they usually follow. Hypochondriacs fall in this category.

The 'Intellectuals' will give you a false impression about their overall health condition most of

the time. Since they have the tendency to understand everything that is happening in them in a logical

manner and thus to explain it to themselves and to others, they always give their own interpretation to

their symptoms.

The Independent Patient -they do not want to depend upon the doctor. When they come for

the follow-up visit, they will be likely to confuse the interpretation of their response to the remedy by

suggesting that any improvement they have noted could be due to some other influence, therapeutic

or otherwise, in their life. You have to be very careful with these individuals because there is an inborn

fear that they may depend upon someone if they admit that your remedy made them better.

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VITHOULKAS has given example cases from practice to explain the points.

108. Homoeopathic Grand Rounds

JOHNSTON Linda (JAIH, 88, 1/1995)

A 69-year-old woman, a college professor, with Hypertension, left hip pains, shortness of

breath, hoarseness and weakness. The case improved with Causticum and Digitalis over a total 14

month treatment period. The totality of the case, analysis by Dr. JOHNSTON and comments by Drs.

Mitch FLEISHER, Dean CROTHERS, Paul HERSCU, Karl ROBINSON and final comments by Dr.

JOHNSTON by way of response to the comments, all make very interesting and thought-provoking

reading.

109. Clinical Snapshots

Ross ANTONOFF; Tim FIOR (JAIH,

88,1/1995)

Case 1: 65-year-old woman complained of waking up every night with anxiety and

restlessness and inability to go back to sleep for two to three hours after was cured by Cedron 30.

(Clock-like regularity of symptom. The woman said that when she awoke she did not need to look at

the clock since it occurred so exactly at 3 a.m.)

Case 2: Verbascum thapsus 200 cured severe cough in a man of about 30 years. Rumex,

Spongia tosta, Phosphorus, Drosera failed and Verbascum was chosen because of concomitant left

ear pain with trumpeting, deep cough.

110. The Need to Observe and Perceive

ANAND Sunil (HL,8,1/1995)

The author points out, with two illustrative cases, the importance of observing children who

are brought for treatment and not take the parent's statement as totally correct. For example, a child

was said to be "easy to get along" whereas she was observed to be difficult to get along with! Recall

HAHNEMANN's admonition to be present in the interview with all our senses and thus perceive.

111. A Case of Asthma

DAPTARDAR B.G. (HL,8,1/1995)

A girl child of 3 years age with Asthma was treated with Valeriana selected on the basis of the

mother's emotional/mental state.

112. The Gift"

WITTENBURG Christine(HL,8,1/1995)

50 year-old woman with Migraine and Menieres wus healed with Cocculus. The case is

illustrative of psychic wounds leading to illnesses to protect one from developing serious damage.

113. A Case of Alopecia Totalls

NAIDU Rajiv (HL,8,1/1995)

Dreams of big black snake, dreams of terrifying demons, of being pursued and killed,

tremulous bngue, delusions etc. led to prescription of Naja which remedied baldness completely.

114. A Case of Menopausal Symptoms

BIANCHINI Roberto (HL,8,1/1995)

This case of climacteric flushing which began after curettage in a 57-year-old women was

treated with Argentum nitricum. The remedy was selected on the basis of the 'situation' and

'delusions'. The remedy was given in XM and then 200.

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115. Leprosy -A Challenge to Homoeopathy CHAKRABORTY Dhruba, ADHIKARY, H.K.

(HL,8,1/1995)

In this essay the authors explain the methodology and medicines (homoeopathic) for

treatment of Lepromatous Leprosy. They have worked a 'general' method instead of individualization.

They have come to conclusion that Mercurius succeeds in 60%, and Kali iodatum and Lycopodium in

20% and 15% respectively, while Natrum muriaticum, Aurum metallicum and Hepar sulphuris in 2%,

2% and 1 % each.

IV. REPERTORY

1. Asthma: A Repertory at a glance

CHOWDHURY Pran Gobind (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

This is a compilation from the KENTRepertory. However, it does not seem to be complete.

2. Additions to Asthma

DHARI Dushyant Kamal (NJH, 4, 1/1995)

Many additions to the Repertory are given, but the author has not indicated the sources from

which he has drawn these 'additions'.

3. Neurosis: Its homoeopathic Approach

SARANGI Ananda Prasad (NJH, 4,2/1995)

The article has nothing to do with the title of the article published. A short list of some mental

symptoms have been drawn from the Repertory and put in.

4. Linking Rubrics

BHARUCHA Piroja M. (HH, 20, 1/1995)

This is a very useful compilation. The author has drawn a list of what are called 'cross

references', 'related rubrics', 'linking rubrics'. For example, 'Disobedience' is linked with: Abusive,

children insulting parents; Disobedience; Answer, questioned, does not answer, when; Answer,

refuses to answer; Audacity; Contradict, disposition to; Quarrelsome; etc. etc. In day-to-day practice

one takes note of such links and jots them down in the repertory SO that time may be saved. The

Synthetic Repertory by Drs. BARTHEL & KLUNKER and the Synthesis Repertorium by Dr. F.

SCHROYENS give many cross-references.

5. Analyse h:oiufig konsultierter Repertoriums- Rubriken (Analysis of frequently consulted

Repertory-rubrics)

TERLINDEN Michael (ACD, 4, 1/1995)

In this, the second part, the author examines the rubrics " Anxiety in dark" and "Fear of dark" in

the KENT repertory and the Synthesis of SCHROYEN's.

6. A Short Repertorial Study on Etiquette and Mannerism

SHAH Rajesh (HTIMES, 2, 1/1995)

Observation and noting down of the behaviour and mannerisms of the patient forms an

important part of the homoeopath's work. One will find many rubrics in the repertory in this regard.

The manner in which the patient behaves, answers, conducts himself, gestures, etc. are all valuable

clues to the careful 'medical observer'. In this article the author has chosen some rubrics for study.

7. Issues of Control

SHORE Jonathan (JAIH, 88, 1/1995)

In this article Dr. SHORE offers an outline of a procedure he has employed to create a new

rubric - in this instance, "control" -the need to be in control or the sense of being out of control.

Remedies for inclusion were selected on the basis of Dr. SHORE's clinical experience (review of

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records) plus a novel method of confirmatory study, invoking concepts of symptom polarity and

compensation, detailed in the text of this paper.