Synopsis
NATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHY 1996 Jan / Feb Vol V No 1
Parinaz Humranwala.
Quinine holds a crucial position in the history of medicine, playing a pivotal role in the development of Homoeopathy. This drugs colorful history precedes Hahnemanns break through experiments. Cinchonas alkaloid derivatives are used today in the treatment and prophylaxis a malaria-chloroquine, one of these derivatives was given to army officers during the recent US military action in Haiti. Rodney Schaeffer reports a case of chloroquine-related syndrome of intermittent fever, diarrhoea and weight loss in an army officer who responded to a single dose of Nux-vom 10 M.
Dr Chapman outlines and discusses a number of issues of concern resulting from the increase in popularity of Homoeopathy and the changing face of mainstream medicine. Among the many issues covered are" the need for greater scientific substantiation of the efficacy, mechanism of action, and safety of Homoeopathic remedies. Dr Jones suggests ways in which one might design an appropriate proving methodology that would better confirm to modern scientific requirements, allowing for the verification and replication of both adverse and therapeutic drug effects without compromising the individual sensitivity, subjective response and holism that are the cornerstone of Homoeopathic provings. His suggestions include: ensure that the subjective pattern of symptoms generated during a proving are actually those brought by the drug effect from that of the process of provings, adopting methods to verify the content of the drugs being tested, establishing the safety of the drug being proved.
Through a labour of live, Ahmed Currim has compiled and edited the works of Arthur Hill Grimmer" gives glimpses of his biography. Dr Grimmers intelligence, industry, humility and deep spirituality shine forth. The special focus of the materia medica given in this article is on Cadmium and the Cadmium salts, remedies of deep action and great utility in cancer among other ailments. In the section on Homoeopathic Grand Rounds a case discussion of Lymes disease with has been prescribed Nat Sulph is narrated. Book Reviews and Seminar Review of Dr Geukens with a few short cases form the rest of its contents.
A plethora of 27 cases are reported in this issue, which is a combination of two issues of 1995. Dr SR Wadia reports a case of fibroadenoma breast treated with Phytolacca 200 stepped upto CM potency-the indications for the remedy-right breast, pain radiates from nipple all over the body, Lump in the breast. Dr Wadia entered the field of Homoeopathy,when a benevolent Homoeopath cured him from Asthma. Ever since he has treated several cases of asthma and reports two cases in this issue. Dr D E Mistry, the chief editor of HCCR, reports a case of psoriasis treated with Phos. He reports that may cases of Phos have fear of dogs not covered by Synthetic Repertory. (However the recently published repertory by Robin Murphy does have phos along with other remedies for fear of dogs). Most Homoeopaths shy away from treating Tuberculosis, however a case of bilateral apical fibro-caseous Tuberculosis of the lungs who could not afford allopathic medication persisted with Dr Mistry for treatment. Cal Carb the only remedy used from 30 to 10M potency say him through, and no symptoms persist now. The same author reports a case of growth at umbilicus treated with Cal Carb and obstructive Jaundice due to carcinoma of Gall Bladder treated on day to day basis depending on his symptoms. Dr P Shindhe describes a case of rheumatic fever treated with Kali Carb and Streptococcin. Surgical intervention can be prevented even in serious cases like Glaucoma from contusion tuberculosis. Surgical intervention can be prevented even in serious cases like Glaucoma from contusion, Tuberculosis of shaft of femur, Malignant tumour of the breast, Gall Stone Colic with the apt Homoeopathic remedies reports Dr Semseman. Dr Bhgungara a naturopath from Bombay presents s views on attitudinal healing of cancer. Quoting him views on attitudinal healing of cancer. Quoting him "Cancer is not a primary disease. It is the last stages in the chain or pathology a gradual destruction of immune system. If not advanced, cancer can be controlled.
One can be pain free without pain killers, and live peacefully, and die peacefully not in agony-if one eats the right food, keeps bowels moving freely and naturally, does a few exercises regularly and maintain a positive attitude to life and ones disease."Dr Vohra throws light on Back flower remedies, their availability, dosage and usage. Homoeopaths have been challenged about the scientific basis of Homoeopathy. Dr Gurjar from Satara puts forward a theory, of specific and mobile membrane receptors which attract the individual Homoeopathic medicines.
Few more cases, 16 book reviews, and 18 journal synopsis cover rest of the issue.
This issue of Heritage is edited by Dr Gunavante, who makes plain in his editorial that a Homoeopath should read the books written by the masters and attend seminars to exchange views with their colleagues. Sharing our experiences will teach us faster and Homoeopathy will thereby be the first therapy of choice.
Dr Jayesh Shah reports of a 14 years old boy with leucoderma who was prescribed Drosera, a remedy recommended by Dorothy Shepherd for Hitler. Drosera given earlier in sparing doses was late repeated in 1M potency daily for one month. The mental state of this obstinate, restless and deceitful teenager improved with sixty percent improvement in his spots.
Dr Rupal Desai in her two cases illustrates the use of synthetic prescription based on Jan Scheldtons theory. She concludes with the impression that when a case presents elements of more than one remedy, synthetic prescription based on Jan Scheldtons theory. She concludes with the impression that, when a case presents elements of more than one remedy, synthetic prescription can be used instead of resorting to zig-zagging or polypharmacy which can mean a long and uncertain route to cure.
In his brief article Dr Yogesh Vasandi tells the obese and the underweight people not to panic and resort to ill-conceived nostrums, but to follow a routine of regulated diet, exercise and well-selected Homoeopathic medicine.
Dr Nandita Shah explains Mag-sulph,through the understanding of Magnesium and Sulphur. Mag-sulph patients are very independent,from a feeling that nobody really cares or that they are unwanted. The easily feel being unloved (Mag) but their ego does not permit them to show it.
A 45 years old lady was treated with Cocculus the fundamental reason being nursing her mother with great care and anxiety in her childhood. Dr Chatterjee reports a few cases, the one of interest being the patient who never took alcohol but behaved like an alcoholic He improved with Alcohol 30, which was prepared by the author using water as a diluting medium. Reprints Ranga Krishnans 4 cases of ladies with silent anger responded to Nit Acid based on rubrics. Anger violent, who had offended him, Hatred unmoved by apologies. Paul Herscu recommends Arnica as a remedy for shock after injury and says further that they even dream about accidents. All in all this issue is interesting,and different from the usual issues of this monthly.