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1993 | Oct'93 | April'94 | April'95 |
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINE
VOL.2 NO.1
2nd Floor, 90 Pitt Street,
Sydney 2000, Australia.
The journal is published by the Society of Classical Homoeopathy,
Australia, for the purpose of communication and interaction on all aspects of homoeopathy.
The journal has a good getup and excellent presentation. George Dimitriadis, the editor in
his article, Perceiving the Genius of a Case and a Remedy describes the central and the
distinguishable characters of a remedy with the Organon. To elaborate his point A Study of
'Muriatic Acid' has been portrayed here as - extremely
debilitated, sunken, seemingly lifeless condition, when at its worst. They avoid any
exertion or interaction, as their condition worsens, they are aware of their increasing
weakness as everything becomes an effort. They feel as if everything fails in their hands;
as if nothing goes right as if they are increasingly unable to retain their composure, as
if losing their stability, control over themselves and this causes them much concern. An
interesting case study of Stramonium is presented by Glen
House. Jacqueline Dimitriadis presents a case of Agaricus,
quoting rubrics and symptoms from Materia Medica, thus making the study authentic and
useful. Phosphorus in our minds is a very likeable,
attractive, tall person of slight build, ethereal, spiritual, sensitive, impressionable,
on the fearful side and needing much of company. They are warm loving, positive,
sparkling, efflorescent, excitable, joyful, artistic, sympathetic, understanding,
compassionate, and very thirsty for ice drinks. This may be so, but quite often we see
another side of this remedy and mistakenly we prescribe remedies such as Sepia, Phos-ac, Lycopodium, Hyoscyamus etc, when in fact Phosphorus
may have been the similimum. Kenneth OAran calls on us to be free from prejudice and shows
us the other side of Phosphorus described in various source
books like Allens Encyclopedia, Hahnemanns Chronic Diseases.
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AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINE
Vol. II No 2 Oct 1993
The standard of presentation of this journal is excellent. Every article
is supported by aphorisms and rubrics which gives a rational approach to every
prescription. Jacqueline Dimitriadis explains that the best grounding for the practice of
homoeopathy is to include an in-depth study of its philosophy, along with a thorough
knowledge of the history of its development and a detailed look at the lives and the works
of those who were instrumental in pioneering that development. The valuable legacy of
Hahnemanns writings has a lot to offer to the homoeopathic world. An elaborate study of
the Magnesia Muriatica with the aid of Hahnemanns Theory of
Chronic Diseases, Allens Encyclopedia and Herings Guiding symptoms is presented with a
mention of the repertorial rubrics from Kunzli. Cases wherein the same remedy is used are
described to give a better understanding of Magnesia Muriatica.
Our minds are tuned to the usage of polycrest remedies while the other
remedies are not paid attention to, calling them either rare, or short acting or not well
proved. Keith Avedissian in his article Coming to Grips With Remedies We Know Little Of
aptly describes, how most Homoeopaths are prejudiced towards polycrests and are not
exploring the potential of other drugs covered in materia medica inspite of their
appearing often in rubrics. A case of Bismuth, based on the
following rubrics is presented (Quiet disposition; Company desire for; Clinging to persons
or furniture; Clinging, will always take the hand of the mother; Fear of being alone; Fear
of solitude; undertakes many things, perseveres at nothing; Delusions, illusions of
fancy). A case study of Silicea is presented by Philip
Jonestone in detail. George Dimitriadis insists that every practitioner must read Organon,
not just once but repeatedly to apply its principles in practice.
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AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Vol 3/1, April 1994 Suite 4, 13 Deane Street, Burwood, NSW 2134, Sydney Australia
An interesting article by Dr. Dellmour on importance of 3C trituration in the
manufacture of Homoeopathic medicines, indicates that Hahnemann originally used
trituration only, for processing dry solids. Later he also triturated freshly prepared
plant juices. He found that trituration with lactose had 3 advantages viz- 1) all natural
constituents were incorporated in the medicine 2) unlimited shelf life, and 3) more
powerful action. Dr. Dellmour has quoted relevant observations of Hahnemann in his works.
An audit of her own case where Natrum-mur was prescribed has been presented by Dr.
Victoria Blackstone. Of the 274 cases of different complaints treated, 73 cases were
prescribed Natrum-mur in high potencies 200-10M at some point of time based on mental
symptoms; of these 20 were males, 53 females. Of the 67 cases which could be followed up,
53 showed improvement. 8 completely cured, 21 much better and balance 24 showed some
improvement. The reputed indication, Natrum-mur in acne depression, herpes complex,
hypertension, headache and oedema linked with salt and water metabolism was confirmed in
these cases. Two cases, one with severe knee pains and the other with sero negative
arthritis treated successfully with Natrum-mur have been discussed in detail based on
strong mental symptoms.
In his Richard Hughes lecture, Dr. Dennis Somper, after discussing the issues relating
to low potency versus high potency, single medicines versus mixture of medicines etc. has
discussed exhaustively two cases one of motor neurone disease and the other of chronic
myeloid leukemia which have been successfully treated by Homoeopathic medicines.
The journal also carries in this issue a reprint of an article titled- Sepia in the
male or the male Sepia by Dr. L.R. Twenty man read at a Congress in June 1974. Unlike
other Materia Medica articles, Dr. Twentyman has tried to link some of the key symptoms of
Sepia to typical masculine reactions. For example sensation of the uterus being pushed
down, resembles descending of testicles in men; blushing at puberty, to a feeling of
shame; Sepia symptoms of fatigue weariness, depression are also really post coital male
fatigue.
Homoeopathy is often referred to as a form of alternative or complementary medicine.
This results in marginalization of Homoeopathy. In fact Homoeopathy is a medical
speciality and our semantics should reflect that; our courses need to be changed and some
flaws in terminology be reviewed and modified.
Dr. A. N. Hill discusses four cases of bronchiectasis, who expectorated large amounts
of thick yellow sputum and worse in the winter. He prescribed a mixture of Hepar-sulph 30
(rattling cough, suffocative cough) and Kreosotum 30 (cough with abundant sputum and
winter cough of old people) twice daily till better or throughout winter based on Clarkes
Dictionary. Another interesting case was of a 12 year old school boy who after being
beaten and humiliated developed restlessness, became quarrelsome, unreasonable laughter
with delusions that he was persecuted and that familiar things seemed strange. He was
cured with Hyoscyamus
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AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINE
Vol.4, No.1, April 95
Dr. Razi recounts some of her experience with Aethusa and some of her understandings of
this remedy. Violence is one of the Keynotes of this remedys action-violent reaction to
milk, violent vomiting, convulsions, pains, delirium, and aggression. It is especially
useful in children during dentition and summer complaints when anguish, crying and
expressions of uneasiness and discontent are present. The strange symptom of weeping
during stool also is a part of Aethusa. Children who constantly nurse but continually
regurgitate milk and fail to thrive suggest this remedy. The mental picture includes an
intensity of emotions which is not communicated to others and an exaggerated attachment to
animals. George Vithoulkas details Arsenicum iodatum, a tubercular remedy, often required
for serious pathology-asthma, cardiac disease, pleural effusions, cancer, cirrhosis. It
manifests a mixture of Arsenicum traits and Tuberculinum characteristics. Symptoms
specific to this remedy include: emaciation, corrosive discharges, easy URTIs progressing
to bronchitis and pneumonia, extreme restlessness (especially in hyperactive children)
Earlier stage anger, irritability, excitability and talkativeness can give way in late
stages to marked prostration and indifference. Mental prostration, fears and anxieties,
aggressive impulses are seen. Indurated glands are characteristic. Arum Triphyllum is a
remedy that meets severe, serious infections, often causing marked prostration. The facial
and pharyngeal - laryngeal areas are a central focal point of the remedy, where
irritation, inflammation and ulceration are manifest. The remedy possesses a striking
tendency to produce swelling, chapping, peeling and bleeding of the lips and painful scabs
in the nostrils. The patient demonstrates a compulsion to pick at the lips and - or bore
into the nostrils, though painful. In both acute and chronic states there is a strong
propensity to bite the nails until they bleed or to bite the fingers or lips. Vesicular
dermatitis is marked.
In a true labour of love, Julian Winston single handedly prepared a computer database
of approximately 15,000 Homoeopaths. In the course of this project he unearthed some
interesting facts and anecdotes which are described.
Homoeopathic treatment of women during pregnancy presents several unique challenges.
The required remedy may remain unchanged from that indicated before pregnancy or it may
change; in actuality the fetus is responsible for the symptom change; i.e., the new
symptoms are in fact not representative of the remedy required by pregnant women. The
correct remedy facilitates miscarriage when the fetus is non-viable and prevents
miscarriage when viable. An incorrect remedy prescribed during pregnancy may have little
impact, serves to clarify the image of the required remedy, or substantially aggravates
the mothers condition. Miasmatic conditions often seem to surface during pregnancy. A few
cases add colour to the issue.
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