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QUARTERLY HOMOEOPATHIC DIGEST

VOL. XXIV, I & 2, 2007

Lead me from Untruth to Truth

Lead me from Darkness to Light

Lead me from Death to Immortality

Adyaya I Brahmana 3 Mantra 28

Brhadaranyaka Upamsad

(This service is only for private circulation. 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, 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.)

CONTINUING HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION SERVICES

QUARTERLY HOMOEOPATHIC DIGEST

VOL. XXIV, 1 & 2, 2007

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 of Part I. Part II contains selected

essays/articles/extracts, while Part III carries original articles for this journal, Book Reviews, etc.

I. PHILOSOPHY

1. Warum sollen die Homoopathen nicht auf dem

Scheiterhaufen verbrannt werden? Einiges iiber

Paradigmata und philosophische Traditionen

(Why shouldn't the homoeopaths be burnt at

the stakes - the Paradigms and philosophical

Traditions)

NORKOWSKI, lacek (AHZ. 251,1/2006)

It seems that what makes Homoeopathy

unacceptable to the other main school is the

reference to 'basics'. It seems to be that only the

Medicine on the Cartesian basis is 'scientific' and

what cannot be fitted into the Cartesian basics

deserve to be rejected. However, it is only that the

Cartesian model came up before new Paradigm. It

is therefore right and proper if the new scientific

ideas viz. new paradigms are applied since the new

ideas are not only relevant to information

technologies but also to Physics itself. [Attention is

invited to Ruper SHELDRAKE'S earlier books, 'A

New Science of Life', "The Presence of the Past''

and his new book "The Rebirth of Nature". Also

the well-known book of Fntjof CAPRA "The Tao

of Physics". In spite of overwhelming evidence the

dominant Medicine still holds on to the Cartesian

model. = KSS]

2. Einiges iiber James Tyler KENT und seine

Verbindung zu SWEDENBORG (On James

Tyler KENT and his connection to

SWEDENBORG)

WEDEPOHL, Wolfgang (AHZ. 251, 2/2006)

This article briefly traces James Tyler KENT'S

life, his conversion to Homoeopathy, his

Swedenborgian inclination, the influence of

SWEDENBORG on KENT'S homoeopathic

Philosophy, etc. and the structure of KENT'S

Repertory.

[Over the years there have been several articles

on this subject. However, decades of Practice and

application of KENT Repertory successfully are

undeniable = KSS]

3. Zwischen HAHNEMANN und

SWEDENBORG - Erweiterung der

Homoopathie durch Kent (Between

HAHNEMANN and SWEDENBORG -

Expansion of Homoeopathy through KENT)

BAUR, Roland (AHZ. 251, 2/2006)

The Spirit sleeps in the Material

Dreams in the Plants,

Wakes up in the animal

And becomes conscious in Men.

HEGEL

SWEDENBORG's "Doctrine of Analogies" is

an essential element of KENT'S Lectures on

Homoeopathic Philosophy". As the "Lectures" are

part of the homoeopathic doctrine,

SWEDENBORG's thoughts influenced the way of

Case taking and hierarchisation of symptoms. The

importance of mind symptoms for choosing the

remedy can be explained by SWEDENBORG's

description of the initiation of diseases.

4. SRP: "Strange, Rare and Peculiar" or

"Symptoms, Remedies, and Probability"?

DUPREE, Glen and BEAL, Susan

(AJHM. 98, 3/2005)

The authors have used the concepts of

Mathematics to explain the significance of the

Strange, Rare and Peculiar (SRP) symptom. In the

analysis of any chronic disease, if the homoeopath

can elicit a symptom from the patient, which is so

bizarre and can find a remedy which has that same

bizarre symptom in its picture [Proving?=KSS],

there will be a high degree of confidence in that

remedy for that patient.

One possible explanation lies in the field of

statistics and probability. The lower the probability

of occurrence of an event, the greater the statistical

significance of the event. Thus it is with the

Strange, Rare and Peculiar symptom.

Both the authors are Veterinary Practitioners

trained under the well-known veterinary

Homoeopathy practitioner Dr. Richard PITCAIRN.

5. The Fractal-Like Nature of Miasms

SHEPPERD, Joel (AJHM. 98, 4/2005)

Interpretations of Miasms include physical

explanations or metaphysical theories. Physical

interpretations and the limitations of mechanistic

explanations are mentioned in this paper. A model

for describing Miasms using the qualitative

properties of fractals is proposed. For example, the

language of fractals describes the diverse

expressions of disease within the oneness of Psora.

6. Principles

MARRS, Iain (HL. 17, 4/2004)

The principles that under-pin both hermetic

and homoeopathic practice are compared and

discussed. The author has placed these in an

Enneagram.

7. Miasms - A General Concept in

HAHNEMANN'S Epoch and a New and

Specific Concept in Homoeopathy

JURJ, Gheorghe (SIM. XIX, 2006)

Some of the problematic aspects of the use of

the term Miasm by HAHNEMANN are discussed,

with the larger idea of framing it within the

theoretical general concepts of Homoeopathy. The

conclusions so far:

The term Miasm was used by HAHNEMANN

throughout his writings before the Chronic

Diseases in the general manner of that era as that of

the provoking cause of contagious disease.

Starting with Chronic Diseases, in 1828,

HAHNEMANN conferred upon this term a

particular and specific new meaning, that of a

deeper underlying cause of chronic diseases.

HAHNEMANN introduces the notion of Psora

and makes the assertion that this Miasm is the cause

of the majority of chronic diseases. He also relates

this concept of Psora to predisposition or

susceptibility.

Unlike the synchronic point of view

concerning Miasms at the time [horizontal, spatial

transmission], the Hahnemannian perspective is

diachronic and involves the pathology's

longitudinal evolution in time.

The treatments of miasmatic diseases are seen

as a de-suppression and regression in the miasmatic

history of the subject, implying strata of pathology

that reveal and resolve regressively - unfolding

outwards. This latter point also resonates with the

concepts of Freudian psychoanalysis.

II. MATERIA MEDICA

1. "von der Tarentel gestochen" - Die Quellen

des Arzneibildes von Tarentula hispanica

("Stung by the Tarentula" - the source of the

drug picture of Tarentula hispanica)

LUCAE, Christian (ZKH. 50, 2/2006)

The reliability of sources for the remedy

picture of Tarentula hispanica is investigated by

studying the original work of Jose NUNEZ

published in 1864. Retrospectively, it is impossible

to be sure about the type of spider species that was

substrate for the Proving. Moreover, the special

role of "tarantism" that had its origins in Southern

Italy is worked out with the implications on the

remedy picture. Regarding the vast uncertainties

about the origins of the sources a new Proving with

the correctly determined spider is essential.

2. Oleander: Rose Laurel

OLSEN, Steve (AJHM. 98, 3/2005)

Case 1: Ruthy, 5-year-old girl with Eczema on

the hands. Introverted. Rage and then apologize

later that day. Sensitive to odors and tastes.

Undigested stool. Citrus fruits brought on violent

mood and a hot rash developed on her chin. Using

Radar VES, Oleander 30 every three days for a

month.

After 2 months: 9 days later had rash in the

buttocks. Then many of her symptoms rapidly

became better in the reverse order in which they

had appeared. Within hours her demeanor changed

dramatically. Progress in asserting herself. Less

aggressive. Oleander 30 as needed. 9 months later

partial relapse. Oleander 30 every 4 days for a

month.

Six years later, no headache. Mild headache,

could express her emotions.

Five other cases of Oleander from old journals

are reported.

Mental emotional profile, general symptoms,

modalities, confirming symptoms and main areas of

pathology extracted from various classical sources

are given.

Mental Emotional Profile

Unable to think, feels senseless.

Slow perception, lack of self-confidence, indolence,

fits of passion then repents.

Weak memory, confusion when reading, absent-

minded.

Lively in afternoon and jumping about.

Screaming, ill-humored.

Fretful, peevish and reserved.

Passionate, but he immediately repented of it.

Intolerant of contradiction.

Anxiety.

Loss of self-confidence, causing sadness.

Disinclination to work or to undertake any other

agreeable occupation.

Confusion when reading, if he makes a great effort

to understand the book.

Difficulty in grasping the connection when reading

a long sentence.

Disturbed by other ideas of his own when reading.

Busy with beautiful images concerning the future

when studying.

Loss of memory (Anacardium), of the names of his

acquaintance.

Stupidity.

Insensibility.

Said to be valuable in the mental condition of slow

perception.

General Symptoms, Modalities, Confirming

symptoms

Very difficult to wake up in the morning and get

out of bed.

Thirst for cold water. Worse from friction of

clothing on the skin.

Main Areas of Pathology

Eczema, oozing, bleeding, crusty scalp and behind

the ears.

Face pale, blue rings around the eyes.

Undigested stool, constipation.

Weakness of lower limbs - paralysis.

Numbness of extremities.

Swelling, burning, stiffness of extremities.

Reeling vertigo, worse from looking downward.

Cramp-like contraction of fingers and muscles.

Headache better looking sideways or crossing the

eyes.

Coldness on sides of chest and feet.

Stiffness better from motion.

General paralytic symptoms supervene, with a

weak, irregular pulse.

Lies as if in slumber, but conscious and able to

move (Gelsemium).

Arms drawn up against chest, lower limbs to

abdomen and chin against chest.

Spasm, with cold, clammy skin and barely

perceptible pulse.

Spasmodic contractions of all muscles, more in

upper than in lower limbs, on attempting to rouse

him; amelioration towards the evening, between the

spasms he lay on his back, but the superior

contractions of left side threw him over on the

right.

Tearing in left side of neck and left scapula,

alternating with tearing in temple and second left

molar, towards evening and in night.

Pinching in several parts of body, of limbs, fingers

and toes, as if bones were crushed.

Pressure inward in several parts.

Bad feeling, with weakness in abdomen and chest.

Restlessness.

Stiffness of limbs, agg. left fingers, stiffness of

back, so that rising in bed was difficult.

Hemiplegia preceded by vertigo.

Coma, from which she could be aroused by loud

talking; speech connected but difficult; as soon as

she stopped talking she sank back into coma, with

distortion of eyes.

3. Lac humanum

BAILEY, Phillip (AJHM. 98, 4/2005)

A detailed description of the psyche of Lac

humanum is provided. Central elements of the

remedy include: issues of inability to receive

nurturing, coupled with an improper mother/child

bond; a psychical split, resulting in a schizoid

personality; separation from emotions; retreat into

spiritualism; a sense of isolation and an inability to

trust the love of others; a sense of victimization and

consequent resentment, which could lead to

activism, especially in support of mothers and

children.

4. Black Mamba Musings

On Dendroaspis polylepis

NAUMAN, Eileen (HL. 17, 3/2004)

The authoress explains the symptoms of Black

Mamba through Doctrine of Signatures - 19 points.

The classification, the habitat and habits of

Black Mamba are discussed.

Rubrics from Raj an SANKARAN's Proving

are given.

The authoress explains her experience after

taking a dose of XM of Black Mamba.

5. A Trituration Experience with Persimmon

Diospyros kaki

HYDE, Rosemary C; HOGELAND, Anneke;

SCHRIEBMAN, Judy (HL. 17, 3/2004)

This proving was done by triturating a piece of

fruit and leaf from a Persimmon tree that grew

locally in California, from a seed unrelated to the

individual Nagasaki tree.

The core emotional themes: heaviness, despair,

disintegration, destruction, duality and survival

requiring a huge effort.

Physically, burning, itching, stabbing,

wandering pains predominate.

The dreams involved war, bombs, survival,

constantly changing realities, misshapen creatures,

deception and lying, ethical conflicts, immense

efforts to overcome evil, spiritual breakthroughs

and the colors white and grey.

The natural history of this tree is discussed and

the symptoms of Provings are given.

6. Lapis lazuli - a Proving

Escola Paulista de Homeopatia, Brazil

(HL. 17, 3/2004)

The results of the Proving of Lapis lazuli are

presented. The Proving followed the protocol

adopted for Brosimum gaudichaudii (Congresso

Nacional de Homeopatia - RS - 1998), further

modified to adjust to our group's demands. Also

presented is a thematic study of the remedy, its

repertorial rubrics, its differential diagnosis and

new rubrics that ought to be added to the Repertory.

The experience suggested the need for new

practical guidelines to be included in the protocol.

7. The Toxicology of Tityus serrulatus

The Brazilian Yellow Scorpion

BONNET M.S. (HL. 17, 3/2004)

The signs and symptoms of envenomation by

the Brazilian scorpion, Tityus serrulatus, have been

gathered from medical and biological journals in

order to present them as a potential remedy for

Homoeopathy.

The biology of the scorpion is presented in

order to familiarize the reader with the animal; its

description, habitat, behaviour and its maternal

comportment are described. This is followed by a

section on Venomology and a comparison of the

effects of its venom on the cardiovascular system as

opposed to that of other dangerous scorpions.

The Materia Medica is based on human

envenomation and is presented in a classical

homoeopathic manner, more-or-less following the

Repertory 'Synthesis'.

Laboratory tests in haematology, biochemistry

and urine are reported and compared with their

normal range values.

The paper ends with a small section on the

Greek mythology of Tityus from which this

scorpion genus derives its name.

8. The Argentum group

LOUKAS, George (HL. 17, 4/2004)

The descriptions of Argentum group,

beginning with Argentum metallicum, which

expresses the group's features are given. Then its

salts are described: Argentum nitricum, Argentum

muriaticum, Argentum muriaticum natronatrum,

Argentum muriaticum kalinatum, Argentum

sulphuricum, Argentum chromicum, Argentum

phosphoricum, Argentum arsenicosum, Argentum

iodatum, Argentum bromatum and Argentum

carbonicum. 28 new triplex salts of Argentum are

mentioned!

III. THERAPEUTICS

1. Homoopathische Behandlung von hyperaktiven

Kindern (Homoeopathic Treatment of

Hyperactive Children)

FREI, Heiner et al (ZKH. 50, 1/2006)

This article is the outcome of randomized,

placebo-controlled double-blind Crossover Study

by Heiner FREI, Regula EVERTS, Klaus VON

AMMON and Andre THURNEYSEN.

Between 2001 and 2005 an inter-disciplinary

research team at the University of Berne performed

a scientifically rigorous randomized controlled trial

with homoeopathic treatment of 62 ADHD-patients.

In an initial phase of open label treatment the