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<strong>Research</strong> Updates - <strong>Homeopathy</strong><br />

A monthly research e-newsletter by www.audesapere.<strong>in</strong><br />

ISSN 2278–4500<br />

Volume 1 Issue: 07 | July 2012 | Page – 23 – 32<br />

Chief Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Dr. Saurav Arora<br />

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<strong>Research</strong> Studies l<strong>in</strong>ked<br />

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From the Edi<strong>to</strong>r’s Desk<br />

Dear Reader,<br />

Once aga<strong>in</strong> the latest issue of <strong>Research</strong> Updates-<strong>Homeopathy</strong> is <strong>in</strong> front of you, for your comments and<br />

contributions. This issue is a special one as it will witness one important announcement. This e-newsletter has got its<br />

unique International Standard Serial Number – ISSN from this issue onwards, which will make <strong>in</strong>dex<strong>in</strong>g and quot<strong>in</strong>g<br />

easier for contribu<strong>to</strong>rs and libraries. Besides such great news, you will also come across a new section, “Veter<strong>in</strong>ary<br />

<strong>Homeopathy</strong>” nested under “<strong>Research</strong> studies – Database”, which will <strong>in</strong>dex studies published <strong>in</strong> veter<strong>in</strong>ary practices<br />

<strong>in</strong> homeopathy.<br />

I am also happy <strong>to</strong> announce that the Blogs Section is now “<strong>Research</strong> publish<strong>in</strong>g platform” for homeopathic<br />

researchers and practitioners. It has been redesigned, keep<strong>in</strong>g basic division of research as sections, so that the<br />

readers can contribute their articles on homeopathic research with ease. The articles may range from literary<br />

research <strong>to</strong> cl<strong>in</strong>ical and fundamental research. The articles will also be featured <strong>in</strong> e-newsletter issues for wider<br />

circulation and <strong>in</strong>teraction. To start with, a Book Review on a compilation (literary research) has been placed <strong>in</strong> this<br />

issue along with other regular sections like <strong>Research</strong> studies <strong>in</strong>dexed, Review articles, <strong>Research</strong> methodology-Useful<br />

l<strong>in</strong>ks, News, Upcom<strong>in</strong>g events etc.<br />

Therefore, it is requested <strong>to</strong> extend your k<strong>in</strong>d expertise and contribute some of your articles for promotion<br />

of scientific research <strong>in</strong> homeopathy.<br />

This month onwards this portal will start <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g some of the key open access articles published <strong>in</strong><br />

homeopathy along with regular <strong>in</strong>dex<strong>in</strong>g of peer reviewed published studies. I hope <strong>to</strong> have your constant support<br />

as always. Your support can take homeopathy <strong>to</strong> newer heights.<br />

Happy read<strong>in</strong>g!<br />

Dr. Saurav Arora<br />

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Featured Article<br />

Book Review<br />

Keynotes Materia Medica Volume –I<br />

Keynote prescription has been an <strong>in</strong>dispensable part of our homeopathic practice s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>in</strong>ception. The concept is as<br />

long as homeopathy, but was given a boost by H. C. Allen, <strong>to</strong> whom we must pay our gratitude. Keynotes play a major role <strong>in</strong><br />

our day <strong>to</strong> day practice. Almost every other day we hear senior physicians suggest<strong>in</strong>g us <strong>to</strong> go through Keynotes every day <strong>to</strong><br />

flourish our practice <strong>to</strong> newer heights. Practic<strong>in</strong>g Keynotes is like an art which must be followed by heart.<br />

To keep the spirit of Keynotes high and with aim <strong>to</strong> update them, Central Council for <strong>Research</strong> <strong>in</strong> Homoeopathy (CCRH)<br />

has undertaken an <strong>in</strong>itiative <strong>to</strong> compile Keynotes Materia Medica from authentic sources. The book is a work of dedication<br />

added <strong>to</strong> ever grow<strong>in</strong>g sea of materia medicas, be<strong>in</strong>g authentic and simple. The salient <strong>in</strong>formation regard<strong>in</strong>g the book can be<br />

summarized as: -<br />

Name of Book: Keynotes of the Homoeopathic Materia Medica<br />

Volume: I<br />

Drug compiled: 25<br />

Author <strong>in</strong>formation:<br />

• Chief Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Dr. Chaturbuja Nayak<br />

• Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Dr. Ch<strong>in</strong>ta Raveendar<br />

• Assistant Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Dr. Debadatta Nayak<br />

• Expert Committee:<br />

‣ Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Bhattarcharya<br />

‣ Prof. (Dr.). L. K. Nanda<br />

‣ Dr. V. K. Chauhan<br />

‣ Dr. S. Praveen Kumar<br />

‣ Dr. Ajit Kulkarni<br />

‣ Dr. Asha Chowdhry<br />

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Pr<strong>in</strong>ted and published by: Central Council for <strong>Research</strong> <strong>in</strong> Homoeopathy (CCRH), an au<strong>to</strong>nomous Organization<br />

under M<strong>in</strong>istry of Health and Family Welfare, Deptt of AYUSH, Govt. of India, 61-65, Institutional area, Opp. D<br />

Block, Janak Puri, New Dehli 110058. Tel: 011-28525533, Fax: 011-28521060. Email: ccrh@del3.vsnl.net.<strong>in</strong>.<br />

Website: www.ccrh<strong>in</strong>dia.org<br />

ISBN Status: 978-81-920840-5-3<br />

Copyright status: Copyright with CCRH<br />

Price: 120/- INR<br />

Availability status: Yes, available at CCRH Headquarters, can be ordered by post.<br />

In the present work author(s) have expressed the need <strong>to</strong> have an updated version of exist<strong>in</strong>g keynote materia medica, as<br />

there are various <strong>in</strong>stances where practitioners report ambiguity, spell<strong>in</strong>g mistakes, improper arrangements of symp<strong>to</strong>ms etc.<br />

Moreover, there are certa<strong>in</strong> concepts/old terms which are obsolete now days. This is need of the hour <strong>to</strong> update such<br />

<strong>in</strong>formation for our own knowledge sake and evolution. The compilation has beautifully collected keynotes, keep<strong>in</strong>g “Keynotes<br />

by HC Allen” as base and addition of keynotes from authentic source books like - Her<strong>in</strong>g’s Guid<strong>in</strong>g Symp<strong>to</strong>ms of our Materia<br />

Medica, Hahnemann’s Materia Medica Pura, J. H. Clarke’s dictionary of Practical Materia Medica and Pocket manual of<br />

Homoeopathic Materia Medica by William Boericke. It is worth mention<strong>in</strong>g here that no additions from any experience,<br />

verification or by other means have been <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> this book. Therefore, this book is a pure compilation of keynotes from<br />

authentic source books, and may aptly be called keynote pura.<br />

In addition <strong>to</strong> compilation, authors have given some <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g and useful sections loaded with <strong>in</strong>formation from<br />

various sources. Basic <strong>in</strong>formation about drug such as botanical/chemical name, source, part(s) used, habitat,<br />

constituents/molecular formula, etc., followed by an <strong>in</strong>troduction, are some of the new head<strong>in</strong>gs you will discover <strong>in</strong> this book.<br />

Here also, the <strong>in</strong>formation is primarily derived from Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI). The source of <strong>in</strong>formation if<br />

other than HPI is mentioned <strong>in</strong> the footnote of remedy. The keynotes are supplemented with keywords, sphere of action,<br />

makeup of the remedy, ailments from and guid<strong>in</strong>g features which make this materia medica handy and <strong>in</strong>formative from the<br />

first l<strong>in</strong>e itself. The schema of each remedy is placed as per Generals (Mental and Physical) followed by Particulars (arranged as<br />

per systems of the body). Care has been taken <strong>to</strong> replace old terms with latest ones, but some old terms are kept ow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> their<br />

his<strong>to</strong>rical value associated with homeopathy.<br />

The book has compiled drugs accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> the official syllabus for 1st professional year of undergraduate students of<br />

homeopathy <strong>in</strong> India endorsed by Central Council of Homoeopathy. This limits the number of drugs compiled <strong>to</strong> 25 only <strong>in</strong><br />

volume – I. This work will be carried on <strong>to</strong> volume - IV, keep<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> view the syllabus of 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th BHMS. This fact may be<br />

considered as one of the m<strong>in</strong>or drawback of this compilation. S<strong>in</strong>ce such a compilation will come periodically with limited<br />

number of drugs, readers would have <strong>to</strong> wait more for such handy and authentic book. It is s<strong>in</strong>cerely hoped that authors might<br />

consider publish<strong>in</strong>g more number of remedies (beyond recommended for this book) <strong>in</strong> one or two handy volumes, for the<br />

benefit of profession.<br />

All <strong>in</strong> all, this book is a good and handy compilation of keynotes for both practitioners and students. You can also give<br />

your feedback <strong>to</strong> above review at http://audesapere.<strong>in</strong>/blogs/?p=724<br />

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http://audesapere.<strong>in</strong>/blogs/?p=724<br />

<strong>Research</strong> studies l<strong>in</strong>ked<br />

Fundamental/Basic research<br />

www.audesapere.<strong>in</strong>/researchstudies/fr.html<br />

Effect of Homeopathic Medic<strong>in</strong>es on Transplanted Tumors<br />

<strong>in</strong> Mice. ES Sunila, Girija Kuttan, Preethi KC, Ramadasan<br />

Kuttan, Asian Pacific J Cancer Prev, 8, 390-394, 2007<br />

Abstract<br />

Ultra low doses used <strong>in</strong> homeopathic medic<strong>in</strong>es are<br />

reported <strong>to</strong> have heal<strong>in</strong>g potential for various diseases but<br />

their action rema<strong>in</strong>s controversial. In this study we have<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestigated the antitumour and antimetastatic activity of<br />

selected homeopathic medic<strong>in</strong>es aga<strong>in</strong>st transplanted<br />

tumours <strong>in</strong> mice. It was found that Ruta graveolens 200c<br />

and Hydrastis canadensis 200c significantly <strong>in</strong>creased the<br />

lifespan of Ehrlich Ascites Carc<strong>in</strong>oma and Dal<strong>to</strong>n's<br />

Lymphoma Ascites <strong>in</strong>duced tumour-bear<strong>in</strong>g animals by<br />

49.7%, and 69.4% respectively. Moreover there was 95.6%<br />

and 95.8% reduction of solid tumour volume <strong>in</strong> Ruta 200c<br />

and Hydrastis 200c treated animals on the 31st day after<br />

tumour <strong>in</strong>oculation. Hydrastis 1M given orally significantly<br />

<strong>in</strong>hibited the growth of developed solid tumours produced<br />

by DLA cells and <strong>in</strong>creased the lifespan of tumour bear<strong>in</strong>g<br />

animals. Some 9 out of 15 animals with developed tumors<br />

were completely tumour free after treatment with<br />

Hydrastis 1M. Significant anti-metastatic activity was also<br />

found <strong>in</strong> B16F-10 melanoma-bear<strong>in</strong>g animals treated with<br />

Thuja1M, Hydrastis 1M and Lycopodium1M. This was<br />

evident from the <strong>in</strong>hibition of lung tumour nodule<br />

formation, morphological and his<strong>to</strong>pathological analysis of<br />

lung and decreased levels of γ-GT <strong>in</strong> serum, a cellular<br />

marker of proliferation. These f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs support that<br />

homeopathic preparations of Ruta and Hydrastis have<br />

significant antitumour activity. The mechanism of action of<br />

these medic<strong>in</strong>es is not known at present.<br />

Key words: Alternative medic<strong>in</strong>e - homeopathy - hydrastis –<br />

lycopodium - melanoma - metastasis - ruta - thuja<br />

Inhibition of Chemically Induced Carc<strong>in</strong>ogenesis by Drugs<br />

Used <strong>in</strong> Homeopathic Medic<strong>in</strong>e. K B Hari Kumar, E.S. Sunila,<br />

Girija Kuttan, K C Preethi, C Nimita Venugopal, Ramadasan<br />

Kuttan*. Asian Pacific J Cancer Prev, 8, 98-102 | 2007<br />

Abstract<br />

<strong>Homeopathy</strong> is considered as one modality for cancer<br />

therapy. However, there are only very few cl<strong>in</strong>ical reports<br />

on the activity of the drugs, as well as <strong>in</strong> experimental<br />

animals. Presently we have evaluated the <strong>in</strong>hibi<strong>to</strong>r effects<br />

of potentized homeopathic preparations aga<strong>in</strong>st N'-<br />

nitrosodiethylam<strong>in</strong>e (NDEA) <strong>in</strong>duced hepa<strong>to</strong>cellular<br />

carc<strong>in</strong>oma <strong>in</strong> rats as well as 3-methylcholanthrene-<strong>in</strong>duced<br />

sarcomas <strong>in</strong> mice. We have used Ruta, Hydrastis,<br />

Lycopodium and Thuja, which are commonly employed <strong>in</strong><br />

homeopathy for treat<strong>in</strong>g cancer. Adm<strong>in</strong>istration of NDEA <strong>in</strong><br />

rats resulted <strong>in</strong> tumor <strong>in</strong>duction <strong>in</strong> the liver and elevated<br />

marker enzymes such as gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase,<br />

glutamate pyruvate transam<strong>in</strong>ase, glutamate oxaloacetate<br />

transam<strong>in</strong>ase and alkal<strong>in</strong>e phosphatase <strong>in</strong> the serum and <strong>in</strong><br />

liver. Concomitant adm<strong>in</strong>istration of homeopathic drugs<br />

retarded the tumor growth and significantly reduced the<br />

elevated marker enzymes level as revealed by<br />

morphological, biochemical and his<strong>to</strong>pathological<br />

evaluation. Out of the four drugs studied, Ruta 200c<br />

showed maximum <strong>in</strong>hibition of liver tumor development.<br />

Ruta 200c and phosphorus 1M were found <strong>to</strong> reduce the<br />

<strong>in</strong>cidence of 3-methylcholanthrene<strong>in</strong>duced sarcomas and<br />

also <strong>in</strong>crease the life span of mice harbor<strong>in</strong>g the tumours.<br />

These studies demonstrate that homeopathic drugs, at<br />

ultra low doses, may be able <strong>to</strong> decrease tumor <strong>in</strong>duction<br />

by carc<strong>in</strong>ogen adm<strong>in</strong>istration. At present we do not know<br />

the mechanisms of action of these drugs useful aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />

carc<strong>in</strong>ogenesis.<br />

Key Words: N'-Nitrosodiethylam<strong>in</strong>e - hepa<strong>to</strong>cellular<br />

carc<strong>in</strong>oma - sarcoma - homeopathy - Ruta - Thuja -<br />

Hydrastis- Lycopodium- phosphorus<br />

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Applied <strong>Research</strong><br />

http://www.audesapere.<strong>in</strong>/researchstudies/app.html<br />

Use of biotherapic <strong>in</strong> the control of natural <strong>in</strong>festation<br />

by Boophilus microplus: pilot study<br />

Nilceu Lemos Silva et al<br />

Int J High Dilution Res 2008; 7(22): 36-38<br />

ABSTRACT<br />

In the control of tick-borne disease (TBD), resistance <strong>to</strong><br />

chemical products has been reported and a concern with<br />

the preservation of the environment requires alternative<br />

procedures <strong>to</strong> control <strong>in</strong>festation by Boophilus microplus<br />

worldwide. The use of biotherapic preparations is one of<br />

such alternatives. The aim of this study was <strong>to</strong> evaluate the<br />

effects of a biotherapic mixture <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g B. microplus <strong>in</strong><br />

naturally <strong>in</strong>fested cattle. 27 animals were divided <strong>in</strong> 3<br />

groups (n=9): I – control, received no treatment; II- treated<br />

with amitraz dip; III- treated with a standard commercial<br />

mixture of biotherapic 12CH, p.o. Group III presented a<br />

statistically significant decrease of ticks when compared <strong>to</strong><br />

the control group (p


SUBJECTS: A <strong>to</strong>tal of 119 patients with vertigo of various<br />

orig<strong>in</strong>s (from whom 105 patients could be analyzed as<br />

<strong>in</strong>tended per pro<strong>to</strong>col).<br />

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Frequency, duration, and<br />

<strong>in</strong>tensity of vertigo attacks.<br />

RESULTS: Both homeopathic and conventional treatments<br />

showed a cl<strong>in</strong>ically relevant reduction <strong>in</strong> the mean<br />

frequency, duration, and <strong>in</strong>tensity of the vertigo attacks.<br />

The therapeutic equivalence of the homeopathic remedy<br />

and betahist<strong>in</strong>e was established statistically.<br />

CONCLUSIONS: Concern<strong>in</strong>g the ma<strong>in</strong> efficacy variable,<br />

therapeutic equivalence between the homeopathic remedy<br />

and betahist<strong>in</strong>e could be shown with statistical significance<br />

(confirmative analysis). Both remedies reduced the<br />

frequency, duration, and <strong>in</strong>tensity of vertigo attacks dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a 6-week treatment period.<br />

Also, vertigo-specific compla<strong>in</strong>ts were significantly reduced<br />

<strong>in</strong> both treatment groups.<br />

Effective treatment of seborrheic dermatitis us<strong>in</strong>g a low<br />

dose, oral homeopathic medication consist<strong>in</strong>g of<br />

potassium bromide, sodium bromide, nickel sulfate, and<br />

sodium chloride <strong>in</strong> a double-bl<strong>in</strong>d, placebo-controlled<br />

study.<br />

Smith SA, Baker AE, Williams JH. Altern Med Rev. 2002<br />

Feb;7(1):59-67.<br />

BACKGROUND: Topical over-the-counter remedies exist <strong>to</strong><br />

aid <strong>in</strong> the control of seborrheic dermatitis and chronic<br />

dandruff on a superficial level. Low-dose systemic oral<br />

nickel and bromide therapy has shown promise <strong>in</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />

improvement and eventual clear<strong>in</strong>g of the disease.<br />

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was <strong>to</strong> further<br />

evaluate the effect of an orally adm<strong>in</strong>istered low-dose,<br />

homeopathic m<strong>in</strong>eral therapy (Potassium bromide 1X,<br />

Sodium bromide 2X, Nickel sulfate 3X, Sodium chloride 6X)<br />

on seborrheic dermatitis and chronic dandruff.<br />

METHODS: Forty-one patients with seborrheic dermatitis<br />

and/or chronic dandruff were assigned <strong>to</strong> one of two<br />

treatment groups: Active (conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the medication) or<br />

placebo (vehicle). Study medication was adm<strong>in</strong>istered <strong>in</strong> a<br />

placebo-controlled, randomly-selected, double-bl<strong>in</strong>d study<br />

for 10 weeks. At the end of 10 weeks all patients crossed<br />

over <strong>to</strong> the active medication, under a different label for an<br />

additional 10 weeks <strong>in</strong> an open study format.<br />

RESULTS: Twenty-n<strong>in</strong>e patients completed the 10-week<br />

bl<strong>in</strong>ded portion of the study. After 10 weeks of treatment,<br />

the disease state of the active patients improved<br />

significantly over that of the placebo patients (p


contribut<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> its immense popularity <strong>in</strong> Kolkata. Whether<br />

this can be translated <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> a will<strong>in</strong>gness <strong>to</strong> use similar<br />

natural compounds for cancer prevention and treatment<br />

purposes now needs <strong>to</strong> be analysed.<br />

Key Words: Awareness - alternative cancer therapy –<br />

homeopathy – India<br />

HPT/Drug Standardization<br />

http://www.audesapere.<strong>in</strong>/researchstudies/hpt.html<br />

Evaluation of Hepa<strong>to</strong>protective Effect of Leaves of Cassia<br />

sophera L<strong>in</strong>n, Evidence-Based Complementary and<br />

Alternative Medic<strong>in</strong>e | Volume 2012, Article ID 436139 |<br />

Open Access<br />

In the present study, the hepa<strong>to</strong>-protective activity of<br />

ethanolic extracts of Cassia sophera L<strong>in</strong>n. leaves was<br />

evaluated aga<strong>in</strong>st carbon-tetrachloride- (CCl4-) <strong>in</strong>duced<br />

hepatic damage <strong>in</strong> rats. The extracts at doses of 200 and<br />

400 mg/kg were adm<strong>in</strong>istered orally once daily. The<br />

hepa<strong>to</strong>protection was assessed <strong>in</strong> terms of reduction <strong>in</strong><br />

his<strong>to</strong>logical damage, changes <strong>in</strong> serum enzymes, serum<br />

glutamate oxaloacetate transam<strong>in</strong>ase (AST), serum<br />

glutamate pyruvate transam<strong>in</strong>ase (ALT), serum alkal<strong>in</strong>e<br />

phosphatase (ALP), <strong>to</strong>tal bilirub<strong>in</strong>, and <strong>to</strong>tal prote<strong>in</strong> levels.<br />

The substantially elevated serum enzymatic levels of AST,<br />

ALT, ALP, and <strong>to</strong>tal bilirub<strong>in</strong> were res<strong>to</strong>red <strong>to</strong>wards the<br />

normalization significantly by the extracts. The decreased<br />

serum <strong>to</strong>tal prote<strong>in</strong> level was significantly normalized.<br />

Silymar<strong>in</strong> was used as standard reference and exhibited<br />

significant hepa<strong>to</strong>-protective activity aga<strong>in</strong>st carbon<br />

tetrachloride-<strong>in</strong>duced hepa<strong>to</strong><strong>to</strong>xicity <strong>in</strong> rats. The<br />

biochemical observations were supplemented with<br />

his<strong>to</strong>pathological exam<strong>in</strong>ation of rat liver sections. The<br />

results of this study strongly <strong>in</strong>dicate that Cassia sophera<br />

leaves have potent hepa<strong>to</strong>-protective action aga<strong>in</strong>st carbon<br />

tetrachloride-<strong>in</strong>duced hepatic damage <strong>in</strong> rats. This study<br />

suggests that possible activity may be due <strong>to</strong> the presence<br />

of flavonoids <strong>in</strong> the extracts.<br />

Anti-<strong>in</strong>flamma<strong>to</strong>ry activity of flower extract of Calendula<br />

offic<strong>in</strong>alis L<strong>in</strong>n. and its possible mechanism of action<br />

Preethi KC, Kuttan G, Kuttan R. Indian J Exp Biol. 2009<br />

Feb;47(2):113-20.<br />

Abstract<br />

Calendula offic<strong>in</strong>alis flower extract possessed significant<br />

anti-<strong>in</strong>flamma<strong>to</strong>ry activity aga<strong>in</strong>st carrageenan and dextran<strong>in</strong>duced<br />

acute paw edema. Oral adm<strong>in</strong>istration of 250 and<br />

500 mg/kg body weight Calendula extract produced<br />

significant <strong>in</strong>hibition (50.6 and 65.9% respectively) <strong>in</strong> paw<br />

edema of animals <strong>in</strong>duced by carrageenan and 41.9 and<br />

42.4% respectively with <strong>in</strong>flammation produced by dextran.<br />

In chronic anti-<strong>in</strong>flamma<strong>to</strong>ry model us<strong>in</strong>g formal<strong>in</strong>,<br />

adm<strong>in</strong>istration of 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight<br />

Calendula extract produced an <strong>in</strong>hibition of 32.9 and 62.3%<br />

respectively compared <strong>to</strong> controls. TNF-alpha production<br />

by macrophage culture treated with lipopolysaccharide<br />

(LPS) was found <strong>to</strong> be significantly <strong>in</strong>hibited by Calendula<br />

extract. Moreover, <strong>in</strong>creased levels of pro<strong>in</strong>flamma<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

cy<strong>to</strong>k<strong>in</strong>es IL- 1beta, IL-6, TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma and<br />

acute phase prote<strong>in</strong>, C- reactive prote<strong>in</strong> (CRP) <strong>in</strong> mice<br />

produced by LPS <strong>in</strong>jection were <strong>in</strong>hibited significantly by<br />

the extract. LPS <strong>in</strong>duced cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) levels <strong>in</strong><br />

mice spleen were also found <strong>to</strong> be <strong>in</strong>hibited by extract<br />

treatment. The results showed that potent anti<strong>in</strong>flamma<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

response of C. offic<strong>in</strong>alis extract may be<br />

mediated by the <strong>in</strong>hibition of pro<strong>in</strong>flamma<strong>to</strong>ry cy<strong>to</strong>k<strong>in</strong>es<br />

and Cox-2 and subsequent prostagland<strong>in</strong> synthesis.<br />

Veter<strong>in</strong>ary <strong>Homeopathy</strong><br />

www.audesapere.<strong>in</strong>/researchstudies/vet.html<br />

Prelim<strong>in</strong>ary study of homeopathic treatment of subcl<strong>in</strong>ical<br />

mastitis evaluated through somatic cells count and<br />

California mastitis test<br />

Carlos Dias et al<br />

Int J High Dilution Res 2008; 7(24): 147-151<br />

ABSTRACT<br />

The present paper presents the results of homeopathic<br />

treatment of 25 Holste<strong>in</strong> breed cows aged 3 <strong>to</strong> 8 years old<br />

diagnosed with subcl<strong>in</strong>ical mastitis through California<br />

Mastitis Test (CMT). Animals were divided <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> 3 groups<br />

accord<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>in</strong>fection level. A homeopathic complex was<br />

developed on the grounds of cl<strong>in</strong>ical aspects, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Phosphorus 30x, Phy<strong>to</strong>lacca 30x, Silicea 30x, Sulphur 30x,<br />

Belladona 30x, Bryonia alba 30x, Pulsatilla 30x, Calendula<br />

30x and biotherapic of Staphylococcus aureus 200x. The<br />

remedy was added <strong>to</strong> salt and was adm<strong>in</strong>istered <strong>to</strong> cattle<br />

100g/cow/day for 75 days. CMT were carried out every 2<br />

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weeks <strong>to</strong> control <strong>in</strong>cidence and severity of mastitis; somatic<br />

cells count (SCC) was performed at the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g and the<br />

end of treatment. CMT showed significant improvement <strong>in</strong><br />

regression of <strong>in</strong>fection level all throughout the study; f<strong>in</strong>al<br />

SCC showed decrease <strong>in</strong> 82% of animals, signal<strong>in</strong>g thus<br />

efficacy of the homeopathic treatment.<br />

Keywords: Subcl<strong>in</strong>ical mastitis; Dairy cows; <strong>Homeopathy</strong>;<br />

California Mastitis Test, Somatic Cells Count.<br />

Homeopathic treatment of vag<strong>in</strong>al leiomyoma <strong>in</strong> a dog:<br />

case report.<br />

Maria Ignez Carvalho Ferreira(MSc), Luiz Figueira P<strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong><br />

(PhD)<br />

Int J High Dilution Res 2008; 7(24):152-158<br />

ABSTRACT<br />

The most common vag<strong>in</strong>al neoplasias <strong>in</strong> old dogs are<br />

leiomyoma and fibroma. Although surgical excision is the<br />

<strong>in</strong>dicated treatment, it does not elim<strong>in</strong>ate potential<br />

complications that may lead <strong>to</strong> death or poor quality of life.<br />

This paper reports the case of a 9 year-old female<br />

Doberman dog with vag<strong>in</strong>al leiomyoma attended by<br />

copious and recidivat<strong>in</strong>g colporrhagia homeopathically<br />

treated between March and December 2005. Homeopathic<br />

approach was the one designed at Homeopathic Unit of<br />

the Veter<strong>in</strong>ary Hospital, Rural Federal University of Rio de<br />

Janeiro, Brazil. The progress of disease was assessed<br />

through cl<strong>in</strong>ical evaluation, labora<strong>to</strong>ry exams and<br />

ultrasonography. Hemorrhage decreased while the general<br />

cl<strong>in</strong>ical state of the animal improved. After 7 months of<br />

homeopathic treatment, the tumor was spontaneously<br />

elim<strong>in</strong>ated through violent abdom<strong>in</strong>al contractions, which<br />

was followed by recovery of the animal's state of health.<br />

Keywords: <strong>Homeopathy</strong>; Veter<strong>in</strong>ary medic<strong>in</strong>e; Tumors;<br />

Leiomyoma; Vag<strong>in</strong>al; Dogs<br />

Background: A method for assess<strong>in</strong>g the model validity of<br />

Randomised controlled trials of homeopathy is needed. To<br />

date, only conventional standards for assess<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>tr<strong>in</strong>sic<br />

bias (<strong>in</strong>ternal validity) of trials have been <strong>in</strong>voked, with little<br />

recognition of the special characteristics of homeopathy.<br />

We aimed <strong>to</strong> identify relevant judgmental doma<strong>in</strong>s <strong>to</strong> use <strong>in</strong><br />

assess<strong>in</strong>g the model validity of homeopathic treatment<br />

(MVHT). We def<strong>in</strong>e MVHT as the extent <strong>to</strong> which a<br />

homeopathic <strong>in</strong>tervention and the ma<strong>in</strong> measure of its<br />

outcome, as implemented <strong>in</strong> a randomized controlled trial<br />

(RCT), reflect 'state-of-the-art' homeopathic practice.<br />

Methods: Us<strong>in</strong>g an iterative process, an <strong>in</strong>ternational group<br />

of experts developed a set of six judgmental doma<strong>in</strong>s, with<br />

associated descriptive criteria. The doma<strong>in</strong>s address: (I) the<br />

rationale for the choice of the particular homeopathic<br />

<strong>in</strong>tervention; (II) the homeopathic pr<strong>in</strong>ciples reflected <strong>in</strong><br />

the <strong>in</strong>tervention; (III) the extent of homeopathic<br />

practitioner <strong>in</strong>put; (IV) the nature of the ma<strong>in</strong> outcome<br />

measure; (V) the capability of the ma<strong>in</strong> outcome measure<br />

<strong>to</strong> detect change; (VI) the length of follow-up <strong>to</strong> the<br />

endpo<strong>in</strong>t of the study. Six papers report<strong>in</strong>g RCTs of<br />

homeopathy of vary<strong>in</strong>g design were randomly selected<br />

from the literature. A standard form was used <strong>to</strong> record<br />

each assessor's <strong>in</strong>dependent response per doma<strong>in</strong>, us<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the optional verdicts 'Yes', 'Unclear', 'No'. Concordance<br />

among the eight verdicts per doma<strong>in</strong>, across all six papers,<br />

was evaluated us<strong>in</strong>g the kappa (kappa) statistic.<br />

Results: The six judgmental doma<strong>in</strong>s enabled MVHT <strong>to</strong> be<br />

assessed with 'fair' <strong>to</strong> 'almost perfect' concordance <strong>in</strong> each<br />

case. For the six RCTs exam<strong>in</strong>ed, the method allowed<br />

MVHT <strong>to</strong> be classified overall as 'acceptable' <strong>in</strong> three,<br />

'unclear' <strong>in</strong> two, and '<strong>in</strong>adequate' <strong>in</strong> one.<br />

Conclusion: Future systematic reviews of RCTs <strong>in</strong><br />

homeopathy should adopt the MVHT method as part of a<br />

complete appraisal of trial validity.<br />

Review articles-Edi<strong>to</strong>rial<br />

www.audesapere.<strong>in</strong>/reviewarticles<br />

Method for apprais<strong>in</strong>g model validity of randomised<br />

controlled trials of homeopathic treatment: multi-rater<br />

concordance study, BMC Medical <strong>Research</strong> Methodology<br />

2012<br />

<strong>Research</strong> methodology: useful L<strong>in</strong>ks<br />

Method for apprais<strong>in</strong>g model validity of<br />

randomised controlled trials of homeopathic<br />

treatment: multi-rater concordance study<br />

Series on Evaluation of Scientific Publications<br />

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Part - I: Critical Appraisal of Scientific Articles


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Part - II: Study design <strong>in</strong> medical research<br />

Part - III: Types of Study <strong>in</strong> Medical <strong>Research</strong><br />

Part - IV: Confidence <strong>in</strong>terval or p-value<br />

o Part -V: Requirements and Assessment of<br />

Labora<strong>to</strong>ry Tests<br />

News<br />

Govt. of India grant for research <strong>in</strong> Homoeopathy – apply now<br />

Time <strong>to</strong> act now!<br />

A critique of the Swiss report <strong>Homeopathy</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />

Healthcare by Edzard Ernst<br />

The Swiss report on homeopathy: a case study of<br />

research misconduct by David Mart<strong>in</strong> Shaw<br />

Why Liquid Water Probably Does Not "Remember"<br />

Bier Mart<strong>in</strong><br />

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Upcom<strong>in</strong>g Events<br />

A Leap To The Simillimum…with The Other Song<br />

by Dr. Divya Chhabra on 4 th and 5 th August 2012 at<br />

Mumbai, India. <strong>Download</strong> full brochure here.<br />

How <strong>to</strong> live your life homeopathically and why:<br />

13.07.2012 Whole Foods Market, Plymouth Meet<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

500 West German<strong>to</strong>wn Pike, Plymouth Meet<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

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For more <strong>in</strong>fo call / email: 541.552.1400 or<br />

drfalkner@qwest.net<br />

<strong>Homeopathy</strong> Through Simplicity, 14 – 15.07.2012<br />

Whole Foods Market, Plymouth Meet<strong>in</strong>g, 500 West<br />

German<strong>to</strong>wn Pike, Plymouth Meet<strong>in</strong>g, PA<br />

Speaker: Douglas Falkner, MD, MHom<br />

Presented by: The Polaris Institute of <strong>Homeopathy</strong><br />

Time: 9:30-5pm<br />

Cost: $295 for both days- discount if you register<br />

early. To register call Douglas Falkner at:<br />

541.552.1400 or email: drfalkner@qwest.net<br />

5th Congress for Integrative Medic<strong>in</strong>e ECIM 2012<br />

Full brochure at www.audesapere.<strong>in</strong>/events<br />

Registration: www.ecim-congress.org Info:<br />

ecim2012@regione.<strong>to</strong>scana.it<br />

The 5th European Congress for Integrative<br />

Medic<strong>in</strong>e will take place <strong>in</strong> Florence (Italy) on<br />

September 21-22, 2012. The open<strong>in</strong>g ceremony will<br />

be held at Salone dei C<strong>in</strong>quecen<strong>to</strong> - Palazzo Vecchio<br />

on September 20. The Congress is promoted by the<br />

Tuscan Region, University of Florence, Chamber of<br />

Medical Doc<strong>to</strong>rs and Dentists of Florence with the<br />

Charité University of Berl<strong>in</strong>, <strong>in</strong> co-operation with<br />

the other Tuscan Universities, with the patronage<br />

of European and <strong>in</strong>ternational societies and<br />

<strong>in</strong>stitutions. This is the ma<strong>in</strong> European and<br />

<strong>in</strong>ternational event for physicians, healthcare and<br />

wellness professionals, researchers, and sponsors<br />

about the efficacy of<br />

complementary/unconventional medic<strong>in</strong>es and<br />

practices and their <strong>in</strong>tegration with orthodox<br />

medic<strong>in</strong>e. The aim of ECIM 2012 is <strong>to</strong> l<strong>in</strong>k<br />

researchers and medical doc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong><br />

promote a constructive dialogue and discussion<br />

about the cl<strong>in</strong>ical efficacy and the methodology of<br />

medical care, research and education. Not only <strong>to</strong><br />

dissem<strong>in</strong>ate the experiences of <strong>in</strong>tegration of<br />

complementary medic<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the National Health<br />

Services but also <strong>to</strong> aim at the real <strong>in</strong>tegration with<br />

the medic<strong>in</strong>e also by draw<strong>in</strong>g up appropriate<br />

guidel<strong>in</strong>es. ECIM 2012 will host workshops of<br />

national and <strong>in</strong>ternational societies and<br />

<strong>in</strong>stitutions. ECIM 2012 will also host the XXVI<br />

G.I.R.I. Congress (International <strong>Research</strong> Group on<br />

Very Low Dose and High Dilution Effects), about<br />

the biologic effects of very low dose and ultradiluted<br />

substances. The abstracts of the Congress<br />

will be published <strong>in</strong> the European Journal of<br />

Integrative Medic<strong>in</strong>e.<br />

Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Classes for NESH Alum, 20 – 22.07.2012<br />

New England School of <strong>Homeopathy</strong> – Seattle, WA<br />

This Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Course is offered only <strong>to</strong> those<br />

<strong>in</strong>dividuals who have completed a full NESH<br />

program either <strong>in</strong> Amherst, Seattle, Portland,<br />

Florida or abroad.<br />

Instruc<strong>to</strong>rs: Drs. Paul Herscu ND and Amy<br />

Rothenberg ND mail <strong>to</strong>: nesh@nesh.com, 413-256-<br />

5949, fax 860-253-5041<br />

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