QUARTERLY HOMOEOPATHIC DIGEST

VOL. X, No. 4, DECEMBER 1993

I. PHILOSOPHY 2. Medicine and Science

1. Das ewige innere der "black box" - Oder: BERGMAN Herbert (HL, 5,

Uber das biologistische 1/1992)

Selbstmissverstandnis in der Homoopathie "Only from the natural sciences can the
(the eternal "black-box" - or the salvation of the medical sciences be expected" - a
biological statement from the turn of the century from the
misundertstandiny in Homoeoopathy) time when soul and emotions have been
DEUTSCHMANN U. (AHZ, 237, 6/1992) sacrificed to a materialistic dogma. The author

Attempts to explain the effectiveness of leads us through medical history to the

homoeopathic drugs basing on proofs of active renaissance of human qualities in our time, and to

substances are criticized in general, beginning a future 'ecological medicine.' He shows us how
from the muddled discussion about the paradigms in the natural sciences went

homoeopathic therapy within the medical through a process of change, which so far has
profession. Homoeopathy history is compared only had little impact on modern medicine.

with the history of a contemporary 3. Hormesis

phenomenon in medicine: Hypnosis, which ROBINSON Karl (HL, 5, 1/1992)
because of a physicalistic and spiritualistic The Arndt-Schulz law which states that
interpretation lost its credibility since decades. biological systems respond very differently to
The inability of the official medicine to chemicals in different doses has been
investigate the powers of homoeopathic healing rediscovered by research biologists and renamed
in a less reductionist manner is explained by the Hormesis. Much new experimental evidence has
dogmatic separation of body and soul. The blind accumulated over the last forty years showing
spots in such explanations are also clarified. that biological, physiological or bio-chemical
Reflecting the patient-physician relationship in a responses to a drug at a low dose may be
case history, a hypothetic position is given that completely opposite to that response when a larger
opens the possibility to understand more dose is administered. This paper reports on some
appropriately the phenomenon of of that research which is thought to buttress
homoeopathic therapy. homoeopathic theory.
4. Chaos theory and Homoeopathy Is the miasms theory still valid? There are
HOCK Nikolaus and GARNER Christoph (HL, varying views on this. Dr.ORTEGA has
5,1/1992) In recent years Chaos theory has been developed a theory of chronic miasms.
increasingly used to describe different SANKARAN classifies the Miasms as: Acute,
phenomena in various areas of science. Some Psoric, Sycotic, Syphilitic, and Tuberculinic.
basic aspects of this theory, which may be of Acute = acute threat; Psoric = struggle;
importance with respect to homoeopathic Sycotic = cover-up of internal weakness,
principles, are discussed. Chaos theory may masking; Syphilitic = Breaking, no recovery
provide a mathematical model to explain the possible and so change or destroy; Tuberculinic
findings of "sinusoidal" curves in = struggle, if failure then destroy.
homoeopathic research and to demonstrate the (VITHOULKAS opines that the theory of
princple of self-similarity in Homoepathy This miasms although conceptually sound is useless
model may give a possible explanation for a for choice of remedy. He proposed to add to the
specific action of high homoeopathic potencies three classic miasma the Tuberculinic, the
far beyond the Avogadro number. Carcinomatous, as well as the more modern
5. Syndrome Shift oi - The morbid substitution miasms of Penicillin and Cortisone. = See Report
as a leading principle in Homoeopathy on George VITHOULKAS Seminar in Verona. =
DEBATS Fernand (HL, 5, 1/1992) K.S.S)
The phenomena of syndrome shift, the 7. "Familienahnlichkeit" zwischen
substitution of one disease by another, has been Prufungssymptomen in der Homoopathie
described thorugh-out medical history. Although ("Familysimilarity" between Proving
not explainable in orthodox medicine, it has Symptoms in Homoeopathy)
never been investigated thoroughly. In WEGENER, A. (ZKH, 36, 5/1992)
Homoeopathy we not only do know this In 1860 HOPPE wrote in an article that since
phenomenon but actually apply it in our the 'prover' could possibly have many ailments
therapeutic approach. Homoeopathy is curing which may be slumbering and the 'proving
diseases by inducing syndrome shifts by means remedy1 may cause any or many of these
of potencies, chosen according to the law of slumbering symptoms become worse. To avoid
similars and guided by Hering's taw of cure. confusion of such symptoms with the symptoms
6. Theory of Miasms which belong purely to the 'proving remedy', the
SANKARAN Rajan (HL, 5,2/1992) personal symptoms of the 'prover' must be
observed and noted before the 'proving1, said toxicodendron (Anacardiaceae). The article is
HOPPE. In 1861 HERING, in an article in the very interesting. A reprint.
Homoopathischan Vierteljahrschrift, dealt 2. Taxus baccata - An experience with a new
thoroughly with the homoeopathic remedy remedy KAPADIA Sarabhai (HH, 17,
provings, and said that every symptom is a 8/1992)
product of both = the remedy and the prover. He The author draws attention to the peculiar
pointed out that a remedy can only express symptom of Taxus baccata "Abdomen,
something belonging to the prover. He rumbling, fasting, while" on the basis of which
demonstrated this by the resemblance of he cured such conditions as Metromenorrhagia
symptoms obtained by the same prover with with copious leucorrhoea, piles and fissures,
different remedies. The author says as a further osteoarthritis with high levels of uric acid,
proof of HERING's observation, asthma with sinusitis, chronic migraine and
HAHNEMANN's symptoms in Cocculus and pigmentation on face, recurrent styes,
Hepar - "Serious, and though caring little about meibomian cysts.
his own health, he is very anxious about the 3. Symphytum - a clinical verification
illness of others" (Symptom No.531 of the MANKAD S.K. (HH, 17. 8/1992)
Materia Medica Pura) and "Fears about the The author highlights the role of
illness of his family, especially while walking in Symphytum in gastric/duodenal ulcers and
the open air" (Symptom No.5 of the Chronic gastralgia. He also mentions that this patient
Diseases) Possibly these were HAHNEMANN's suffered, before the gastric ailment, profound
personal symptoms (see HAHNEMANN's grief following the death of a close relative.
"Extracts from a letter to a high-ranking 4. Homoeopathic drug proving - a scientific
Physician....") approach
II. MATERIA MEDICA FRANK Wieland (HL, 5,1/1992)

1. Notes on Guao Many attempts have been made in the past to

NAVARRO Jose J (HH, 17, 7/1992) develop a drug proving concept which should be

Guao is a plant that grows in Cuba. Four accepted by at least a number of doctors in a

cases are published. Dr.Carrol DUNHAM country. This draft of a concept is the

remarks that Guao is 'Comocladia dentate' crystallization of a great number of

belonging to the same family as Rhus discussions with many homoeopathic

doctors in Europe. It is presented as a draft
for discussion with the hope to finally green. Mind races and words come
develop a drug proving protocol which 3ut in wrong order or
follows a clear method, serves the purpose to mispronounced. Spacey and poor
get reliable symptoms for the Materia concentration. Concentration difficult
Medica and is practicable. (several
A"Symosium on homoeopathic drug provers).
provingson healthy persons" was to be held Extremely anxious.
on 12 June 1992 to 14 June 1992 in Fried More easily aggravated and frustrated.
rich rhods, Eastern part of Germany. 5. A Explosive anger at minor incidents - as
proving of Candida parapsilosis though their rights were
DONALD Brown, and ANDREW Lange being infringed upon.
(HL, 5,1/1992) Candida parapsilosis is a Forgetful. Unusually
common yeast-like organism that has been irritable.
implicated in human infection. It has been Vertigo
recovered from respiratory secretions, urine, Dizziness and hot flushes - butter in
gastric washings, blood, vagina, oropharynx, open air.
skin, transtracheal aspiration, stool, pleural Head
fluid, ear, and nails. In the vagina it is found Pain - frontal constriction; worse in
less frequently than Candida albicans and direct sunlight. Wakes with a
Torulopsis glabrata. headache - "banging" sensation.
A homoeopathic proving of Candida Outer edges of scalp itch.
parapsilosis was carried out between Eczema-like patches on hairlne - red,
September 10,1989 and October 2,1989 with scaly and itching. Itching of scalp, dry,
20 participants aged 25-65 years; however, flaking, 'eddened spot along hairline.
finally after screening 16 provers (9 females "Sick" headache with frontal aching and
6 males) were chosen. mild throbbing. Eyes Itching (2)
Results/Symptomatology: Burning pain - wakes at 1 a.m. with
Mind burning eyes. Eyes bloodshot - worse
Very tired and scatter-brained Total "loss of medial to iris.
mind"; seeing red lights and thinking they Nose
were Sneezing.
Left nostril bleeding - bright red Fullness in stomach two hours after eating -
blood. Stuffiness (3 provers) duration of 7 days, Ratulence - odorous and
Face frequent with lower abdominal cramps.
Tiny, white pimples with dry skin. Lower lip Lower left quadral abdominal pain - cramps.
burning and tingling. Lower lip: Small dry Rectum
patch - flaking skin {1 x 1/2 cm). Swollen Constipation (3)
feeling around face • sensation of fine Stool
vibration. Well-formed and hard.
Mouth Loose stools. Green,
Burning and tingling of mouth and lower lip acidic stools.
with a hot feeling down the oesophagus imo Bladder
the stomach. Boil on buccal mucosa of left Increased urge to urinate
cheek. Woke with hive-like swelling of Urine Intense smelling urine. Strong-
lower lip Tingling of lips immediately after smelling urine with very dark .yellow
taking medication. Sensitive nodules on color.
posterior tongue bllaterlly - like an apthous Genitalia Male
ulcer. Decreased sexual desire.
Throat Genital la Female
Itching throat. Itching in pubic hair - red and sore - better
Woke at one a.m.with burning throat with bathing. Vaginal itching. Clear vaginal
and thirst. discharge. Fertile mucous for the entire active
Stomach proving (7 days) when 1 - 2
Decreased appetite.(1) Very thirsty. Increased days normal. Menses eight days
appetite. (3) Craves salt. (2) Craves pickles late. Egg-white ieucorrhoea -
and garlic. dripping discharge.
Abdomen Larynx and Trachea
Abdominal cramping four hours after eating Heartburn. Esophagal reflux.
lunch - better with Burning and tingling with hot sensation
flatulence. down the oesophagus.
Abdominal cramping five hours after lunch. Chest
Gas and bloating after eating with heartburn.
Sensation of arrythmia with light-headed in Vienna on 25 provers in two parts in 1987
feeling. Prominent quick heartbeat which AND 1989, by Franz SWOBODA and Peter
reverberates through the chest. Violent KONIG. The proving symptoms confirmed the
heart flutter for five seconds which caused empirically known focus of GThkgo, namely the
immobilizing fear - occurred while lying reduction in the function of the mind, e.g.
on left side. Worst premenstrual breast- forgetfulness and concentration problems,
tenderness ever. indifference, and a shying away from social
Extremities contact.
Woke with hive-like swelling on the right The abstract indicates Ginkgo as a very
hip. Forearms very itchy and slightly red on useful remedy, a "deep psoric".
volar surface - worse 7. Cuprum metallicum
with a wool shirt on. SMITS Tinus (HL, 5, 2/1992)
Itchy heel - pruritis. The most difficult differential of Cuprum
Two small vesicles on right arm under watch is with Carcinocin; another is Arsenicum
very red and itchy. because of the enormous anxiety, fear of death,
Back fastidiousess, cautiousness, amelioration from
Recurring, burning spot on medial border of occupation, anxious restlessness and
left scapula - feels anticipation.
as if stung by a scorpion. Upper, lateral The main points which can direct us to
aspect of right scapula - point feels as if Cuprum are first of all the appearance of the
bitten but patient: the combination of the blue sclera,
no lesion present. protruding eyes and swelling around the eyes is
Skin a very strong indication. Secondly there is
Pimple-like sore on buttocks - pink and raised and tension from anxiety plus anticipation,
sore to touch. Itching all over as if a bug or other overworking, fear of failure and mental,
irritant were on skin, scratching skin relieves emotional or physical suppression. They try to
temporarily. control everything in a rigid manner, are
6. Ginkgo Biloba D30 - A proving fastidious and have to respect the rules. They
SWOBODA Franz and KONIG Peter (HL, plan everything and have difficulty to adapt.
5,1/1992) A double-blind placebo-controlled Serious and cautious and do not like to take risks.
study of proving of Ginkgo biloba D30 was done Less anxious when occupied. Their anxiety for
others especially for their family members has remedy. The method of proving itself is
been verified many times. On physical level unconventional. 10. Syphilinum, the remedy
there is always some form of cramps or tension: BIANCHINI Roberto (The Homoeopath, 12,
migraine, epilepsy, asthma, hypertension, angina 4/1992)
pectoris, tension in the neck and shoulders and Syphilinum is not fully represented either in
cramps in the muscles, especially the toes. the Materia Medica or the Repertory. This
Exhaustion and prostration -'burnt out'. paper focuses on the symptoms based on the
Cuprum children can be very difficult; they Provings and Clinical experiences.
are not soft with aversion to touch or to be A brief study of Syphilis as a disease is
approached. They don't have even good contact given. The author says that the symptomatology
with their parents. of AIDS resembles Syphilis to a large degree.
Twenty cases have been narrated. A The study proceeds under chapters:
'Synthesis of Cuprum metallicum' has also been Generalities, Disgust, Dwarfishness,
appended which is very valuable. Secretivenass, The dark depressive side, Insanity,
8. Graphites Despair and Hopelessness, The obsessive trait,
SANKARAN Rajan (HL,5, 2/1992) Dreams, etc. in interesting detail.
A vivid portrait of Graphites is drawn with Key modalities:
the aid of the more important rubrics from the Syphilinum has a marked aggravation at night.
SR. It is clear that no remedy can be firmly fixed This does not have to be present in every case, but
with an image; every remedy is plastic with very will be there in most. Aggravation from sunset to
wide range of application often quite opposite of sunrise.
what one has generally understood it to be. in winter, long nights aggravate
9. Ferrum phosphorieum - a group dream morning on waking
proving. at seashore
BECKER Jurgen (HL, 5, 2/1992) extremes heat or cold
Ferrum phosphorieum is a remedy poorly during thunderstorms Amelioration in
known. Except for its application in 'fever' it Is mountains; this is a marked amelioration
rarely prescribed. The results of this proving offer slow, gentle motion which is the case with
new modalities as well as a mental picture and many venous
may open new application for this interesting remedies (Puls.)
during the day
 cold bathing,especially to the part Nighttime agg. Mountains
Desires/Aversions Desire for alcohol amel.
possible for coffee. Dr.Tinus SMITS states that Differentials and comparisons with Aurum,
in two cases Mercurius, Arsenicum and Causticum are
he observed strong desire tor coffee and I have discussed followed by four cases. 11.
observed it Revisioning Silica
in one case. CARLYLE Julian (The Homoeopath, 12,4/1992)
Aversion to meat; to food in This is a study of 5/Y/ca, in two parts. The first
general Key Physical symptoms: part is a review of the nature of the substance
Bone pains; sawing; agg.at night itself with an attempt to understand what it
Salivation during sleep (Merc.) stands for in nature and in the human being;
Feels as if hot water or blood boiling in veins, external nature and internal nature. The approach
agg. at night. Dwarfishness Sleeplessness is allegorical. The second part entitled 'The
Succession of abscesses; chronic abscess, fistulae Silica patient's story' is a documentation,
Leucorrhoea profuse, running to the heels using the language of the patient, of the
Headache, deep crushing headache; like inverted fundamental themes and symptomatolgy of
T temple to Silica derived from observaton of over 20 cases
temple Rheumatic shoulder joint at the that have done well on the remedy.
insertion of deltoid agg.raising The author discusses these cases under
the arm laterally Varicosities, agg. heat Epilepsy key-words and phrases used by the patients: Lack
agg. after menses of confidence
Based on CANDEGABE's Schema here is a Lack of self-esteem
condensation of what I feel are the Minimum Fear of failure
Syndrome of Maximum Value: Lack of identity
Despair hopelessness Avoidance of confrontation
Disgust delusions of dirt, contamination Vulnerability
phobias Secretive hiding Worry about others
Distant averse to company, far farway Rigidity; barriers
feeling, estranged Feelings, emotions and selt-expression blocked
Destructive anti-social, impulse to kill Bottled up feelings; bottled up anger; cannot
Degraded low self-esteem, worthlessness express feelings,
 wants or desires sweet, cheese, fruit. The commonest aversions
Maintaining control; controlling; fear of were to
losing control Instability and changeability; fatty, oily foods (includig milk and butter),
fluidity; malleability; meat and hot
drifting; swaying. Divided; duality;torn in two; spicy foods. The author also suggests
feel like two people; living in two following additions of rubrics:
worlds; pulled two ways; battle In me; struggle Delusion, separated from the world, he is.
between two Delusion, soul, body was too small for or
elements; two sides to my life, inner life and separated from
life in the Fear, narrow place, in; claustrophobia.
world. Separated from the body; not on earth; 12. Tarantula hispanica, Lycosa tarantula the
don't belong in this Wolf Spider
body; don't feel actually in body;normal state BEDAYN Greg (The Homoeopath, 12,
is being off 4/1992)
the grounds; cannot be in the world; never A study of Tarantula hispanica. First he gives
found a niche in a brief history of the many myths and facts about
this world. Separation between the upper and the spider, about 'Tarantism'.
lower; problem of upper and The Essence of Tarantula: Perpetual restless
lower; lower level is blocked off; crude side of motion linked with boundless energy; an
body not overstimulated nervous system that is compelled
integrated; somebody or something trying to to diffuse energy. It is as if there is an excess of
get out; neurotransmitters. a chemical state. The
something inside, wild, instinctual, trying to venom hyper-accelerates the nervous system.
get out; fear of It is a big epilepsy remedy. The ke y-notes:
lower stuff getting out; something not Hurry, Industrious; Music amel.; Threatening;
right inside. Refinement; perfection Cunning; Feigning sickness; Hysteria. An
Isolation and separation addition is suggested: Sympathetic, worse seeing
Abandoned; aloneness; lonelines; fear of others in trouble.
rejection The commonest food desires in these The author refers to &n excellent lecture by
cases were for salt, VIKKIMENEAR which beautifully high-lighted
the characteristics of Tarantula hispanica.
13. Pneumonie bei Kindern - Antimonium the following headings: Synopsis; Causation;
tartaricum Modalities; Food; Mind; Male/Female; Child;
(Pneumonia in children - Antimonium Peculiar, uncommon, guiding symptoms,
tartaricum) General and Particular.
FREI, H. (ZKH 36,6/1992) Argentum nitricum is given as a study in the
Two children, 4 and 6 years of age, one above manner.
suffering with acute Pneumonia as a 16. Argentum nitricum
complication of an Asthamatic-bronchitis, and TARKAS, P.I. (NJH, 1, 3/1992)
the other presenting with Pneumonia in measles A brief article on the remedy Argentum
were cured by one dose of Antimonium nitricum.
tartaricum 30. The leading symptoms were: a 17. Hydrastis
severe dyspnoea, with short and frequent TARKAS, P-l. (NJH, 1,3/1992)
breathing, and an asphyxiating cough with little A brief sketch of Hydrastis canadensis.
expectoration, rattling on auscultation, III. THERAPEUTICS
aggravation at night, inactivity and apathy, and 1. Spondylosis
in one child an oversenstiveness to touch and in RAMANATHANA.N. (HH,
the other a white tongue with small round ulcers. 17,6/1992)
14. Chronische Rhinitis ■ Magnesium The author points out that excellent clinical
carbonicum (Chronic description of cervical spondylitis is given by
rhinits - Magnesium carbonicum) W.A.FRAMHOLD in the Hahnemannian
GENNEPER, T. (ZKH, 36, 5/1992) Gleanings 1981 pp.670-72and the suggestion of
A 35-year-old female suffering from chronic Dulcamara because of the aggravation from cold
rhinitis was cured with Magnesium catbonicum damp weather. The author claims to have cured
chosen on the basis of particular symptoms. several cases on this modality. He gave 200
15. Applying Materia Medica in potency daily for four days. The author gives a
Practice mnemonic.
GUNAWANTE, S.M. (NJH, Dr. RAMANATHAN also recalls Dr.HUI
1,3/1992) BON HOA's suggestion that a "very
The author has been preparing a book on the characteristic pain at the level of the first dorsal
"Genius" of the remedies, i.e., the characteristics vertebra as if covered with bruises" for which
of the remedies. Each remedy is described under Nux was the remedy.
 (The Editor of HH adds that he could cure A 55-year-old-man with hepato-renal
many cases with Spigelia 200, M, Kalmia 30 to syndrome was helped with Lycopodium 0/1,0/2
M, Agaricus M, Theridion, Tellurium 30 to M. (sweating profusely between 4-5 p.m. to 7 p.m.,
Refer to CLARKE, ALLEN Key Notes, for desire for sweets, intelligent and a miser) and then
specific symptomatology i.e.the specific areas of his allopathic medicine was continued. Follow-
pain and nature of pain, extention of pain, etc) up after an year: he needed a dose of
2. Ischiorectal Abscess treated by Lycopodiuum 30 and continues to be well.
medicines 5. Homoeopathy in treatment of patients with
RAVIKANTI Murali (HH, 17, fibromyoma
6/1992) of the uterus
A case of ischiorectal abscess treated by POPOV A.V.(BHJ, 81, 4/1992)
Hepar 30 to 200 and cured in three weeks. (The The efficacy of homoeopathic treatment of
Editor comments that in his experience Silica M patients with fibromyoma of the uterus has been
three doses on one day heals fistula or abscess studied. Eighty-four patients with various clinical
right from within. He also recommends a dose manifestations of the disease were under
of Tuberculinum M at the end to hold the cure.) observation. All patients revceived
3. Gerio-psychosis homoeopathic therapy only. Besides pelvic
DE H.N. (HH, 17, 8/1992) examination, real-time ultra-sonic sounding was
Old age psychosis is discussed and cases also used for evaluation of tumour volume. The
given. A 63-year- old woman with Parkinson's period of observation varied from one to three
disease since three years was treated with Mygale years.
lasidora 30 t.d.s. for ten days followed later by In our opinion Homoeopathy used alone is
Oxytropis 30 t.d.s. and then b.d. and then an effective method of treatment of patients with
Plumbum metallicum XM in 'minim dose'. fibromyoma of the uterus. It is possible to stop
A61-year-old woman with obsessional the growth of a tumour and even to reduce its
neurosis since her climaxis at 46 years. Lachesis size, as well as to control pain and abnormal
200, then Stramonium XM, then Zincum endometrial bleeding. In the course of
metatlicum XM. investigation certain pattern of response to
4. Hepato-renal syndrome treatment were found. These require further
MISHRA S.C.(HH, 17, 8/1992) investigation.
 The most frequently used remedies in their patients cured with only one homoeopathic
order of frequency are: Puisatilla, Conium, remedy was high. There were 12 adults and 14
Calcium fluoricum, Sepia, lodum, Sabina, children and that makes this study more
Argentum nitricum, China, Ignatia, Siiicea, interesting and valuable.
Calcium carbonicum, Cimicituga, Apis 7. Thiosinaminum in the treatment plantar
mellifica, Calcium iodatum, Lycopodium, fascitis with
Sulphur, Nux vomica. calcaneal spur
The authors say that the frequency of use of PAIP.A. (BHJ, 81, 4/1992)
various medicines may depend mainly on 43 patients with plantar fascitis and caicaneal
personal peculiarities and the skill of the spurs were studied. Rhus toxicodendron has been
homoeopath. The only condition of treatment is recommended for this condition but gave
following the principle of similarity. disappointing results. Most patients with
6. Evolution of 26 cases of bronchial relatively recent symptoms responded to
asthma with Thiosinaminum 3x. Patients with longer
homoeopathic treatment standing symptoms responded to
CASTELLSAGU Anna Pia I (BHJ.81, Thiosinaminum 3x combined with Mercurius
4/1992) corrosivus 30c or Mercurius biniodatus 6c. After
This is a review of a series of asthmatic resolution of symptoms patients were treated
patients to evaluate the efficacy of their with placebo and followed up for at least 8
homoeopathic treatment and the prognostic months.
features to take into account. Data of 26 patients 8. Complementary cancer care
suffering from bronchial asthma (BA) are CLOVER Anne (BHJ, 81,
analyzed, with a follow-up from 18 months to 11 4/1992)
years. Their evolution and special circumstances The demand for complementary cancer care
and conditions that seem to facilitate or to (CCC) is increasing. Cancer is a systemic
impede the cure under homoeopathic criteria process and involves psychological factors. A
have been considered. The effectiveness of the study published in the Lancet purporting to show
homoeopathic treatment (57% cured) is that CCC had a negative effect has been
confirmed and a relationship between BA and discredited. The role of CCC and the
vaccinations and suppressive treatments of modalities employed, including
exanthemata was detected. The percentage of
Homoeopathy, Acupuncture, Iscadors, stronger and stronger every day, oedema much
Relaxation, Diet and Massage are discussed. less, able to do isometeric exercises with her foot.
The author recalls HAHNEMANN's advice She was also surprised that she found that her
that physicians should be careful observers and energy level went on improving.
must constantly develop their skills. (The article Four weeks later, she continued to make
is based on the Richard HUGHE'S Memorial rapid progress. (KENT: "You have no idea as to
Lecture, 14 May 1992). what remedywill be homoeopathic in the case
9. A simple case of ankle fracture until you have examined all the symptoms, and
KIPNIS Sheryl R. (Simillimum, 5, then proceed to find out that which
4/1992) characterizes")
A 36 year-old woman, a rock climber, 10. Ailments after mortification
fractured her right foot talus, which she neglected SWOPE Harry (Simillimum,
for two days as a result of which she sufferred 5,4/1992)
excruciating pains and swelling. Three days later A 71 year-old woman not well since a viral
she had an open reduction surgery on her ankle cold. For many years she had been the patient of a
with a screw inserted. Her orthopaedist told that homoeopath who had retired recently. She felt
because of the area involved and its limited blood weak and weary with aching around the chest
supply, there was a significant possibility that she that was better from pressure. Sensation
would have permanent loss of sensation, poor throughout her body "as if I were plugged into a
healing and arthritis joint. He alsc said that she light socket. Felt "shaky", a general trembling.
might be just fine. Heat intolerable. Great anxiety about her health.
After a montt- she consulted the homoeopath Heart pounding from just walking across the
when she was still on pain medication every day, street. H/o heart problems since being diagnosed
especially to sleep. with a heart murmur in 1949. 1969 her mother
None of the common remedies for injuries died of massive heart attack. Shortly after there
seemed to fit her (taking the patient's history and was an unpleasant scene in which her brother
full case) and what was peculiar was that she harshly accused her of interfering in some family
woke up between 2-4 a.m. matters regarding finances and she felt
Kali carbonicum 30 one daily and in the "devastated" and she felt most hurt that none of
follow-up two weeks later she reported feeling - her family members defended her. She lost
weight.
 She had on a number of occasions heart Argentum metallicum 200, and she quickly felt
palpitations, which at least on one occasion better.
required her to go to the emergency room. Her 11. A menstrual disorder case
treatment there frightened her so much that she GOODMAN-HERRICK Pearlyn
wanted to stay as far away from conventional (Simillimum, 5,4/1992)
medicine as possible. Her treatment by the retired A 'vibrant' woman of 43 years with severe
homoeopath had relieved these symptoms when PMS; starting nine days into the menstrual cycle
they recurred and helped with other health her troubles would begin. Lower abdominal
problems. cramps abdominal bloating, swollen, painful
She refused to undergo an EKG or other breasts, total exhaustion and a 'spacy hung-over1
conventional tests. feeling, all relieved by the flow which was
Ailments after mortification and heart bright-red, heavy during the first day; during
palpitation were mainly considered and menses pain in the uterus and ovaries requiring
Argentum nitricum came on top, although several medicines. Although she has had always painful
other confirmatory symptoms like craving for menses, the PMS began three years ago after a
sweets were absent. Argentum nitricum 200 was very stressful time.
prescribed. Exhaustion on waking, but once she was on, her
Two days later she developed 'emergency' energy was fine in the morning and in the early
call at the middle of night and there seemed to be afternoon and it dropped severely between 2 and
a return of 'old' symptoms. Then she felt much 5.30. Much ameliorated with exercise and dance.
better. Despite her fatigue she was loquacious and spoke
Post script: over the course several years one rapidly with passionate intensity. As a child she
strange symptom recurred. She described it like masturbated frequently which her mother
being "as if I were plugged into a light socket." attempted to stop by shaming her. Her strong
Along with this she also had dizziness. In the sexual energy persisted with a sense of guilt.
1992 IFH Case Conference Nancy HERRICK During college she became more introspective
made some comments on Argentum metallicum and doing a lot of drugs, smoked marijuana and
that included an electric-like shock on going to took LSD. "My college experience was drugs,
sleep, dizziness, and sudden onset of symptoms. sex, and rock 'n1 roll. I have not done anything in
By co-incidence this patient too had an moderation." She was thirstless; as a child she
occurrence of those symptoms and she was given chewed ice constantly. Although Medorrhinum
was indicated, Carcinosin was chosen due to the room. Dreams so vivid as if they were real. Felt a
family history of cancer.the history of parental loss of self-control. Since the accident her short-
domination, the love of and amelioration by term memory failed. Also lost her sense of
dance, the extraversion, vitalness and balance and had an overwhelming fear of falling.
expressiveness that is characteristic of Natrum sulphuricum XM
Carcinosin. No significant change after a week.
Carcinosin 200 was repeated twice. She Stramonium 30 b.i.d. About 3 weeks after she
continues to do well. came in beaming reporting considerable
12. A case saved by my daughter improvement which began about a week before.
WARREN Don (Simillimum, 5, Could walk without falling, speech was clearer
4/1992) and energy returning, memory improved
This patient did not keep her appointment dramatically. She still felt as if there was someone
twice and it was felt by the author that she was in the room but it was a "reassuring" presence,
not interested in her health; however, the like that of her mother and it didn't worry her.
patient's daughter remarked "may be she needed No change in the prescription.
you much". A third appointment was arranged. After another three weeks she said she was
She had been unwell since a serious fall nine again fearful of falling. Stramonium 200
months ago. Had taken too many sleeping q.d.Immediate improvement. About three weeks
pills,lost her balance and fallen backwards; later complained of feeling weak in the legs and
fractured her skull from hitting the back of her again fear of falling. Stramonium M q.d. Again
head on the bare floor, and lain unconscious for immediate improvement, sense of smell had
two or three days. Remained in the hospital for started to return. She was on Stramonium M q.d.
30 days. She was now on long-term disability. for about six weeks and Neurologist's tests
Her tongue seemed too thick (it was thick and showed that she was able to pass all the tests
beefy-red) and her words jumbled together and which she was earlier unable to do. Her physician
it was difficult to understand her. Sometimes she was so much taken aback that he called in another
couldn't find the right word and would become doctor and repeated the tests. They both declared
frustrated at her inability to communicate. She had that she was back to normal.
other problems with her speech. Everything 13. A case of severe constipation and
seemed different since her fall. Although she lived impetigo
alone she felt there was someone with her in the
 NONTIETH Richard V. (Simitlimum, 14. Threee cases
5, 4/1992) PARSONS Phil (Simillimum, 5, 4/1992)
A 23-tear-old female with severe 1. A 38-year-old female with severe
constipation - only one bowel movement in a periodontal disease.
week; she also suffered from an unidentified skin The teeth are literally waving in the breeze. Gums
rash on her upper lip, some areas of her face, and tender, swollen,
a more severe rash that covered most of the bleed when brushing; Teeth sensitive to heat, cold,
crease on her left elbow. There was no discharge sweets; much
from any of the skin lesions. These conditions salivation and loss of appetite; tongue has patches
were since several months; had not been to a of red,sensitive
doctor for treatment. spots. Burning in right patella. She used to eat
At 12 years of ago her father left the family, dandelions
and after that she was very bitter, angry, and (Taraxacum) as a child. Has dipsomania.
depressed for several years. Four teeth were extracted and Taraxacum
Ignatia amara 30 t.i.d. for one day. After 30 given. Bleeding was controlled.
about 36 hours she had several profuse oowel 2. A case of Penicillin poisoning in a 53-
movements over a period of five hours. Rash on year-old woman
the upper lip improved significantly. Felt relaxed with an abscessed first molar. Has a heart murmur
and had slept very well. and is taking
After 3 days all cf her previous symptoms Penicillin as a prophylactic before dental care.
returned but with less severity than before taking Feels feverish with
Ignatia. One dose of Ignatia 200 was given and soreness, right-sided maxillary pain, pain in back
all symptoms again significantly improved. and kidney

Three days later severe skin eruption on face region. These were recognised,

oozing and appeared to be infected. 'Diagnosed homoeopathically, as Penicillin

as impetigo. She suffered as a child severe poisoning. Penicillin 200 was given and in one

impetigo which was treated with antibiotics. minute pain in the

Viola tricolor 30 t.d.s. cured in three days, right maxillary region was gone. Better. As George

without in anyway interfering with the beneficial VITHOULKAS

effects on the mental and emotional levels and says she had an acquired miasm (Penicillin

the constipation, brought about by Ignatia. disase).

 3.43-year-old female, attractive and pleasant 16. A case of recurrent vomiting
person. Pain in the lower right first molar at the MORGAN Al (Simillimum, 5,
gum line on the facial side. Pain worse from 4/1992)
warm liquids and food. Tongue indented and An eight year-old boy with intermittent but
trembles. Pain right forehead in the sinus area. frequent vomiting. All tests and change of diets,
Pain across the kidney area in back. Has been etc., did not produce any improvement. The boy
poisoned with Penicillin. was very athletic and popular with students,
Penicillin M. For subsequent ailments she teachers, and family, gentle; confident, sensitive
received Rhus toxicodendron, Calacarea to rudeness, even-tempered, slightly timid;
carbonica, Agaricus muscarius, over a period of sympathetic and very affectionate; desires travel;
about five years. seldom cries yet does so easily if reprimanded;
15. White hat and sunglasses restless sleep; hurried at meal-time because he
HERINGTON Heather (Simillimum, 5, 4/1992) wants to play
A33 year-old man, gay, with AIDS diagnosed Phosphorus 200; began to improve. Later
eight weeks before. An interesting personality. Phosphorus XM thrice for recurrence over a
He came for skin allergy to sulfa-based drug that period of over an year. His episodes of vomiting
had been given to him for pneumocystic seemed to be associated with his anger with
pneumonia three weeks before. Sulphur 200. He mother for divorcing his father.
had other subsequent ailments like tumour in the 17. "Hypochondriacal Anxiety" and "Anxiety
speech center, seizures, herpes, headaches, itchy about Health"
skin, and shingles, etc. The remedies indicated WEBLEY Don (Simiilimum, 5,4/1992)
for the comditions were given. However, his end The author says that "hypochondriacal
came despite the fact that he had significant anxiety" is not "anxiety about health" and that
improvement of his conditions when the therefore we would be wrong if we use the rubric
homoeopathic remedies were given. "hypochondriacal anxiety" for anxiety about
It is interesting that the patient prepared health, Hypochondriacal anxiety is a melancholic,
himself for the end and died peacefully accepting depressive, state about one's health.
death. In this case Plumbum metallicum acted 18. A case of autoimmune
profoundly. thrombocytopaenia
SPENCE David (HL, 5, 1/1992)
A 65-year-old male with Thrombocytopaenia GUESS George (HL, 5,1/1992)
diagnosed in February 1988 treated with A 67-year-old male developed while
Prednisotone and Azathioprine in varying out camping, acute dyspnoea, orthopnoea,
combinations with the resultant side-effects, cyanosis and diaphoresis; he went into
Homoeopath ically viewed: anxious, sensitive, ventricular fibrillation. He remained
conscientious, like to be organised, tended to comatose, with severely depressed
dyspepsia, late afternoon aggravation, woke early respiration; admitted to hospital. He was
in the mornings. Six doses of Lycopodium 30 in coma for 8 days despite treatment and
while he was still on the Prednisolone 10mg. improved vital organ functioning. The
After this his Consultant informed that it was author was called in consultation on the
easy for him to maintain his platelet count eighth day. He was still on the respirator.
and his steroids could be stopped. 'With the aid of an astute observer at the
19. A case of mastitis scene in the coronary care unit the
GEUKENS AJfons (HL,5, following information obtained: comatose
1/1992) and unresponsive, cold to touch, eyes open
A 26-year-old woman who has but vacant and unresponsive; slow side to
recently given birth to a baby and was side constant nystagmus, periodic jerking
breast-feeding complained of pain in right of head and head tremor, lies with head
mamma, sensitive, redness and swelling. and neck hyper-extended.
Associated symptoms: Photophobia, Benzinum nitricum 30 t.d.s. (See
headache cervical region extending to KENT Rep.Eyes, motions, pendulum-
forehead worse by motion worse walking, like, from side to side; See CLARKE also)
face intense red, congested; pulsating Within 24 hours the patient very
carotids; very cold feet. Leuc.15700. rapidly regained consciousness; all the
Belladonna XM, four doses on one day above symptoms vanished and his vital
and next day three doses. Allround functioning improved considerably.
improvement. Leuc. 9460. (See 21. A case of Neurodermatitis
BOERICKE, ALLEN). SPRING Beat (HL, 5,
20. A case of Acute Pulmonary 1/1992)
Oedema and Anoxic A 14 months-old-girl with severe
Encephalopathv neurodermatitis. Since the age of 6-7
months, eczema behind the ears, which 22. Epidemic cases of Whooping
spread all over the body except the face. Cough
Hospitalized several times due to febrile BAKER Jeff (HL, 5, 1/1992)
super-infections with Staphylococus Whooping cough in the family, in the
aureus, subsequent stomatitis aphthosa neighborhood, and the community at
and generalised eczema large is designed to push you to your
herpeticatum,predominantly of the lower limits. Although it is a childhood illness,
body. Treated with steroids and whenever individuals of all ages may be
attempted to withdraw the medication susceptible. Defintive diagnosis is done
there were relapses. The doctors at the by nasopharyngeal culture. During the
hospital said that it was one of their most epidemic the author treated 18 cases (in
difficult cases. Hawaii).
Eczema moistening. Copious sticky Two cases have been selected for
secretion - the pyjamas had to be loosened narration. The first case is of a child of 19
with water in the morning. Offensive, months age which was prescribed a rare
rotten discharge, especially during remedy, Dirca palustris. The clue to this
superinfection. Extreme itching, worse rare remedy came from the symptoms
night. relating to the head and central nervous
On the basis of the family history, system. Very rapid improvement set in. In
personal history, character, Tuberculinum the second case.a boy of 18 weeks was
30 one dose given. There was increased given Arsenicum 200 - a choking and
itching "like never before" and then slow gasping cough that is worse night, worse
but steady improvement. Tuberculinum 30 lying on his back, and espeially worse
to XM was given 7 times during 1989 and from drinking, fussiness, irritability and
since 1990 the eczema hasn't returned. needed to be carried. Rapid improsvement
The child's behaviour too changed and set in. However, cough was worse lying on
from a difficult child she became a much- the left side; friction rub was evident in
loved-by--«veryone child. lower lobes and Phosphorus 200 was given
There is an interesting discussion at the and cured.
end of the report.
23. A case of epilepsy Stramonium 200 ten drops every two
VISHWAKARMA Rakesh (HL, minutes and after the fourth dose she began
5,2/1992) to calm down. After 15 minutes she was
A ten year old boy developed epileptic normal,
fits suddenly since four years and was on 25. A case of Rheumatoid Arthritis - or
allopathic treatment. The attacks would "The tragedy of a
recur whenever he was scolded or pulled salesman"
up or frightened. The attacks came during HENK Hootegem (HL, 5, 2/1992)
sleep. He would get up frightened. On the A 69 year-old salesman with a history
basis of the total picture he was given of Osteomyelitis since his 49th year. His
Lachesis 200 and later M and XM without history and present nature of complaints
improvement. Case re-examined: the boy led to the diagnosis of RA. The author
had witnessed few days before his attack argues that the data available would point
two horror movies and got to different remedies depending upon the
terriblyfrightened. He was now given rubrics the prescriber chooses to give
Sframon/um 200three doses 12 hourly and priority. However, that would mean that
cured. the prescription is on random data. For
24. A case of Psychotic Crisis chronic cases we must have an idea how
POMPOSELLI Raffaella the disease developed, how the disturbance
(HL.5, 2/1992) came from the dynamic level into the
A35 year-old girl who has been under material level.
psychiatric care for over ten years in 26. A case of Whooping Cough
hospitals all over Italy came down with an EICHLER Karl (HL, 5,
acute attack: biting, tearing her hair, 2/1992)
hitting out, kicking, knocking her head A one-year-girl with Pertussis.which
against the sofa, and it took four men to was well controlled with Belladonna,
restrain and carry her to the surgery. She Drosera and Ipecacuanha. However, after
was clenching her fists and teeth and about 18 days the mother of the child
flexing her thighs to her abdomen, giving a called and said that the child was
raging shout, keeping her eyes shut. catastrophically worse.
 The child had developed 39 deg. fever on,still talking about it the next morning.
and was lying weak and pale in her He chews on things, anything. Warts on his
mother's arms. The coughing attacks had hand recently. Has always been disruptive,
become so worse that the child coughed so difficult. Drinks so much, anything. Likes
much that she became blue in the face and making things; clever mechanically. No
for a short time lost consciousness, then interest in school. At school he clowns
stiff and cramped and on coming round around the whole day. Says he will destroy
vomited white phlegm. After about 20-30 what his 11 year old sister is doing.
minutes the attacks started all over again. Difficult to be controlled. Fearless.
Cuprum metallicum 30 and within In the consulting the room the boy
one minute the coughing and seizure rocked backwards and forwards in front of
stopped, the blue discoloration a fan and grunted at it. Then he curled up
disappeared as also the stiffness of the in a ball and grunted and snarled like an
body. animal. He made an extraordinary variety
27. Two cases of of noises. He started talking to the fan.
Dysmenorrhoea Likes dancing and loves listening to
PONGRATZ J. (HL, 5, stories on tapes. Very honest. Can't bear if
2/1992) someone says something that is untrue.
In both cases there was cramping pains Belladonna M was given on
in the abdomen during menses and 17.11.1990. Report on 3.1.1991: The first
Cuprum metallicum cured. weak after the remedy he was terrible.
28. Belladonna in chronic disorders Everything was worse, "hen began to
CURTIN David (Simile, 2,4/1992 improve. He has been fine, much more
issued with the reasonable person. Sits at the table. He is a
BHJ.81,4/1992) normal naughty boy now. The tics are still

BC a 9 year-old boy with tics; can't sit there but much better.

still for five seconds; picks at his nose to A female 55 years who has been under
bleeding point and it's getting worse. the psychiatrist for 32 years. She lived in a
Covers his nose and sniffs loudly; says ghetto in Eastern Europe during the World
he's recharging his batteries. When he has War II, and lived through severe bombings
an idea he won't give up; goes on and and the trauma left deep marks in her
mind. In 1958 she had a nervous men are often physically violent and/or
breakdown after her first child was born; verbally abusive."
all the trauma came out during the Case 1: Mr.A, 55 year-old engineer. He
breakdown. She was given had rushed at his wife with a knife
Electroconvulsive therapy and put on shouting:"Let's top ourselves, life isn't
tablets which gave her headaches and worth living!" His presenting symptoms
drowsiness. Her weight went up by six were suicidal depression, weepy, cannot
stones. Swells up with fluid. In 1944 when hear injustice in the world. Suppressed
the Nazis were attacking she wa:; 9 years rage against employers and mother.
old. Almost every year she had trouble Violent verbal anger directed at wife for
with her nerves. no reason. A:; a child had been physically
On the basis of her mental and general abused, neglected by mother. Mother
symptoms (Ailments from fright; cruel to father, patient always peacemaker.
Delusions pursued by soldiers; Irritable, 1978 father suffered brain damage
alternating with indifference; Suicidal; following suicide attempt, died 10 years
Spring agg.; Warm agg. Swelling puffy, later: patient felt guilty, blamed mother.
oederratous; Delusions pursued by Rubrics selected: Sensitive, sympathetic,
enemies) Belladonna was the onl/ hates injustice. Suppressed anger, erupts
indicated remedy. Belladonna M. There against family, never hurts them
was good improvement after an initial physically. High sex drive, good sex with
aggravation for two days. Long-term wife. Cares + + + welfare of family.
follow-up not available. 29. Abusive Staphysagria XM 12 hourly for three
husbands doses. Severe aggravation fo< two weeks,
MARK Prunella (Simile, 2, 4/1992 then improved. After two months for
issued with the BHJ, return of symptoms Staphysagria M, 12
81,4/1992) hourly.three doses. Three days minor
Three cases are reported by the aggravation, then improved,

author with the introduction: "In geieral Antidepressants now stopped. Very well.
practice I come across many Case 2: Mr.B, 46 years, nursing home
depressed/anxious women whose main proprietor, with wife. Wife came on
problem seems to be their husbands. These 20.4.92 badly beaten, inflicted by patient.
He had been violent throughout married devastatingly hurtful remarks to wife,
life, now she feared he would kill her. reducing her to despair, picks on Achilles'
Couple came together on 27.4.92. He has heel. Pathologically jealous of wife,
no self confidence; dependent on wife; jealous of daughters' boyfriends and
loquacious, rambling. Sudden, terrible, career success. Withdraws into long sulks;
violent rages lasting 24-48 hours, triggered almost worse than the rages. Depression,
by trivia he saw as demeaning. Muttering weeps, desperate at losing daughters, no
in corners puffing himself up, pale face, friends, hobbies, cold to outsiders. Proud,
bulging veins and eyes, sweating + + + +, difficulty admitting problems. unhappy,
hyperventilation, shouting and haranguing. lonely childhood, cold, unloving parents,
Would threaten to kill her with knives, subject to constant criticisms.
would hit her with fists or objects, demand Hyoscyamus XM three doses 12 hourly.
instant sex on threat of death (tantamount Remains well.
to rape). Always worse night. Wept as he 30. Bronchitis - A case from the Cells
told me the thought of killing her was Seminar
terrible, as his life would be unbearable VITHOULKAS Goerge (The
without her. Past history: Verbally abusive Homoeopath, 12, 4/1992)
father, fearsome rages. Patient constantly This is an extract from VITHOULKAS 1
belittled. Lifelong depression: Celle Seminarfin
antidepressants for fou years. Stramonium 1992?) Kalicarbonicum is discussed.
200 three doses 12 hourly. 3.6.92 Strong arguments are made for forbidding
Stramonium XM three doses 12 hourly. Coffee while under homoeopathic
Case 3: Mr.C, 45 years, nuclear medication. (See pp 178-186 'The Celle
engineer. Very unhappy, obsessed by Seminars', Vol.I)
work, anxious about performance, very 31. Leistenhernie (Inguinal
clever and capable, but feels indadequate. hernia)
lntolerant,bad tempered at home and work. GRIMME H.(AHZ, 237,
Sudden rages at home over trivia.red 5/1992)
face,bulging eyes, smashing things, A five-year-old girl who developed
shouting, wrestling with wife, but never rightsided inguinal hernia after whooping
hurting her physically. Malicious, cough, who had been earlier given
Tuberculinum aviare for nasal polyp chronic treatment was continued with the
which was however later surgically remedy indicated by the symptoms then; in
removed, was cured with Lycopodium. the other case the remedy for the acute
32. Akute Infekte bei Kindern mit condition was the same as for the chronic
chronischen Krankheiten disease.
(Acute infections in children with 33. Ein Fall von Osteoporose (A case of
chronic diseases) Osteoporosis)
PFEIFFER, H. (AHZ, 237, 6/1992) HOYMANN, G (AHZ, 237, 6/1992)
The treatment of acute infections in An unmarried, 44 year-old woman,
children who are being treated nervous, excitable, fear of diseases,
homoeopathically for chronic illnesses otherwise overall good to move with. She
demands the application of the similie rule has been with Natrum muriaticum upto
with every change of the health condition. XM since 1986. From time to time she
Such change in health condition may be a complained of back ache and as she had
'children's disease', new symptoms, fear of Osteoporosis an x-ray was taken
aggravation of known symptoms from which confirmed the diagnois
physical or mental strains or accidents. Osteoporosis. She was full of fear and was
The basis for this is given by given Vermiculite (Staufen-Pharma) in 6x
HAHNEMANN in paragraphs73 and 92 and later 12x, 30x, and this was continued
in his Organon, and in Part I of his independent of the usual therapy (Rhus
Chronic Diseases. These intervening acute toxicodendron or Natrum muriaticum as
infections need to be treated only when the case may be). For about an year this
absolutely necessary. The administration of therapy was continued and x-ray taken
an acute remedy leads to an interruption of after this indicated that the remedy helped
chronic treatment, Later the similie improve her condition.
indicated by the new symptoms should be 34. Der Konstitutionsbegriff in der
administered and the treatment continued. Hombopathie (The
The author cites two cases of his in concept of Constitution in

which such intervention had to be Homoeopathy)

undertaken. In one case it was necessary to FURLENMEIER, M. (ZKH, 36,
give an acute remedy after which the 5/1992)
Over the years Homoeopathy has been Sometimes the improvement in a
developing two different directions with chronic case cannot be seen immediately; a
reference to the "Constitution" and these case is presented where three weeks after
two are further proceeding along and the medication a slight cold in the head
getting farther from the other; the was experienced by the patient together
homoeopaths are not able to understand with a quick improvement of the chronic
the reasons for this development. One symptoms. We should be careful in the
reduces the "Constitution" to the rare "pure interpretation of this kind of process; if, as
constitution types" on the basis of the few is often the case in these situations, we have
attributes or individualities (e,g.so-called given a second prescription for the catarrh,
"essence") and opines that such a patient the possibility of a retarded effect of the
(e.g."coward" = Lycopodium) has only one first prescription should not be
remedy for him which is called overlooked.
"constitutional remedy" in high potency at 36. MD who ruled with an iron hand
large intervals for almost all ailments, life PARTHASARATHY, Mrs.Vishpala
long. (NJH, 1, 3/1992)
The other homoeopaths on the other A 48-year-old man with complaints of
direction attempt to cover the symptoms flatulence, belching, empty, all-gone
and syndromes as they come up varyingly sensation, headache, hypertension,
with different remedies which fit every pouches under the eyes; dictatorial,
time the symptoms/syndromes, and in impatient, anger from contradiction,
this way the patient receives a different abrupt, fastidious, ambitious, was
remedy every time, in quick succession. prescribed Nux vomica -repeated - with
These two diverging directions intercurrent Carcinosin M.
developed - although the purpose was 37. Involuntary bow&l
same for both - due to wrong movements
presumptions and conceptual obscurities. NAGAR Rashmi (NJH, 1,
35. Calcium carbonioum 3/1992)
KELLER, G.v. (ZKH, 36, A7-year-old girl began to pass stools in
5/1992) her underwear and not know it or mind it
despite her mother trying her best to change
this habit. This had begun only since a remedy which was used in 50 millesimal
month. The author says that she chose the scale.
following mental symptoms from the 40. Mind is the mirror
observaton of the child in the clinic: CHATTERJEE Sujith (NJH,
Obstinate, dictatorial, violent anger, 1,3/1992)
irritable when spoken to, indisposed to talk A 60-year-old man with ulcerative
and heedless and Chamomilla 200 was colitis was promptly prescribed Arsenicum
given four doses for three days. The child album M on the basis of 'mentals'.
responded immediately. (The author says A 36-year-old man with cirrhosis of
that since the mental symptoms were liver made dramatic and prompt
'strong' she did not "care to check up if it improvement with Natrum muriaticum M,
covered involuntary stools or diarrhoea" I prescribed on the basis of the 'mental'
= K.S.S.) symptoms.
38. Xerostomia in Gl tract 41. The silent attacker
diseases SHAH Bhavna (NJH, 1, 3/1992)
DASTUR Burjor (MJH, 1,
A 5-year-old g rl with hyper-
3/1992)
pigmentation on the extremities
Two cases of Xerostomia: one a lady of resembling ecchymosis; cough; grinding
39-years age, was given Lycopodium M and teeth at night; stye on the upper lid; very
the other a 47 year-old man, was given Nux short tempered, very possessive about her
vomica M (In both the cases the remedies things; anger ending in weeping; naughty;
in M potency were repeated few times even mischievous when everyone at home were
three times a dayl No explanation given for sleeping in the afternoon; loved music and
such repetitions = KSS) to dance; new clothes; liked sour fruits and
39. Cases of irritable bowel grapes; tears pictures from books.
syndrome
Tarantula hispanica M.
CHIMTHANAWAl-A Kasim
Three-year-old buy with milk
(NJH, 1, 3/1992)
indigestion; cough and cold on taking
Two cases of irritable bowel syndrome.
citrus fruits; very moody; likes to play
In both Gelsemium was an important
with water; hyperactive, wants to do
something or the other;breaks things, bites
his nails, clothes; stubborn; short- Pre-cancerous manifestations, for early
tempered; no fear of anything; rough and diagnosis and prophylaxis through
rude to elders; quarrelsome, revengeful; antimiasmatic, constitutional treatment. 43-
very possessive, does not like to give his Magic of China in warts
things to other children; dees not like the UPADHYA Sameer (NJH, 1, 3/1992)
same food in his iunch box; always wants A 28-year-old lady with multiple,
new things, new dishes. small, flat warts on right hand for last two
Tubercullnum M. years, occasionally itching, was cured by
Aone-year-old with big belly and thin China M. Her mental state (suicidal
extremities with dry, hacking cough (day disposition, forsaken feeling, anxiety about
and night); wakes up at night with cough, future) also improved.
frightened, restless. Very stubborn, throws IV. REPERTORY
things in anger, pulls his own hair, wants to 1. Mittelverwechslungen im Repertorium
play in water, impatient. When hungry von KENT – Teil 25:Mercuria!is perennis
wants his food immediately, canine, und Mercurius vivus (Remedy confusions
excessive hunger, eats fast. Temper in KENT'S Repertory - Part
tantrums. Averse to be touched when 25:Mercurialis perennis and Mercurius
unwell, he screams when someone vivus) WOLF, H. (ZKH, 36,6/1992)
approaches him; very jealous when The following corrections have been
someone goes to his mother's lap, fear of suggested after carefully comparing the
noise; indolence after eating; craves sweets symptoms in the Encyclopaedia of Pure
and milk; mother gets tired of thinking Materia Medica by T.F.ALLEN, the
what to give him next to meet his Guiding Symptoms by HERING, Materia
voracious appetite. Medica Pura by HAHNEMANN.
Cina M, after which he passed a big Correction as Mercurialis perennis
round worm. instead of Mercurius vivus:
In all the three cases above the HEAD, Pain, pressing, stooping,
prescription was based on the basis of the on: p.191 Pain, shooting: p.201
mental symptoms. 42. Cancerinic state Pain, shooting, Forehead: p.202
BANERJEE Subrata Kumar (NJH, 1, EYE, Pain, pressing, stooping
3/1992) agg.: p.257 Pain, pressing,
 reading, while: p.297 Tension, A 5-year-old male coolie and springer cross
morning: 268 dog suffered cervical disc herniation ("slipped
EXTREMITIES, Drawn, outward, the left disc") confirmed by x-ray.
hand, while playing the piano: p.984 Pain, Bryonia 200 prescribed on the basis of the
pressing, Forearm: p.1110 Pain, stitching, information obtained over the telephone. No
Fingers, tips of: p.1143 SLEEP, Dreams, positive response after three days.
children, about: p.1237 Dreams, horses: Thorough examination and case-taking
p.1240 Dreams, horses, ugly: p.1240 revealed the remedy to be Belladonna which was
CHILL, Afternoon, dinner, after: p.1260 given in XM potency in water with the
(The author also suggests the following instruction to give one dose every four hours
rubrics for correction as Mercurialis until improvement sets in. After two doses the
perennis, after the readers make further dog startled its owner by running into the
verifications) bedroom asking to be let out to urinate! He
EXTREMITIES, Pain, stitching, continued to improve. After 24 hours he needed
Fingers, nails, around: one more dose; all in all 6 doses over the next
p.1143 couple of weeks. Completely well.
see Symptom No.458, p.204 of the 2. Lupus Erythematosus in a three-year-old
Encyclopaedia. EXTREMITIES, Cocker Spaniel
Pain, stitching, Toes, tips of: p.1154 BLAKE Stephen R. (HT, 12, 6/1992)
see Symptoms No.522, 523, 529, A spayed female cocker spaniel which
p.206 of the suffered from Lupus Erythematosus was healed
Encyclopae dia Correction as with Pulsatilla,
Mercurius vivus instead of 3. Homoeopathy for reptiles
Mercurialis perennis SHAEFFER C Edgar {HT, 12,
RECTUM, urging, stool during: 6/1992)
p.634. This is an unusual report because it
V. VETERINARY speaks of homoeopathic treatment of a
1. A veterinary case of Cervical Disc chameleon in labour(!) with Pulsatilla. The
Herniation baby chameleons which developed dyspnoea after
PITCAIRN Richard (HL, 5, 1/1992) excitement were given Antimonlum tartaricum
and Arsenicum album.
4. Daisy's dilemmas under the directorship of Robion MURPHY, ND,
DeWEESE Cyndde(HT, 12, 6/1992) is currently doing clinical experiments with LM
An ewe in labour was helped whenever she potencies and water solutions. Application of
had ineffective labor with Carbo vegetabilis. the principles found in the 6th edition of the
One of the newborn, Daisy, was found sleepy Organon are used in chronic and acute cases, and
and weak, went into arching and thrashing this information is evaluated in a fair and
convulsions and even her eyes rolled back. objective manner at the HANA.
Hypericum brought her out of the convulsions. It HAHNEMANN emphasizes that the dry
was found that Daisy was deaf and blind! dose is the weakest dose; giving the remedy in
Remedies listed in the KENT under Loss of water makes the dose 'strong', There have been
vision, Hearing, impaired, were tried but of no consistently excellent results in administering the
help. The homoeopath Veterinarian, Ed remedy in liquid form and by succussing the
SHAEFFER, was consulted by telephone; He remedy between each dose. The body seems to
suggested Causticum because Daisy had some accept without aggravation, resulting in gentle,
diarrhoea (discharges) greenish, Causticum was rapid and permanent restoration of health. Refer
given and next morning Daisy could see and hear! to paragraphs 247 and 248, footnotes 133 and
5. Horses 134, and to the Preface to Chronic Diseases. The
SHAEFFER C.Edgar (HT, 12,7/1992) following applies to any potency, X, C or the 50
SHAEFFER reports of the treatment of a millesimal:
horse 22 year-old, for itchy and thin coat and also A. How to make a remedy solution bottle:
a granuloma which was still producing some 1.Fill a clean amber bottle with distilled
discharge. The horse, Traveler, had excess thirst or purified water
after eating. Silica 30 once a day was given and (no tap water except in emergency). For an
two months later Traveler was doing well X or C potency, 1/2
including the granuloma. (See BOERICKE and oz.dropper bottle to 4 oz. bottle may be used.
CLARKE). For LM potency, 4
oz.bottle. The more sensitive the more the
VI. PHARMACOLOGY
water used (8 oz.)
1. Hahnemann's LM and Water potencies
2.Add 10% pure ethyl alcohol (190
DOMENICK Rochelle (HT, 12, 7/1992)
proof Everclear) not
The Hahnemann Academy of North
methyl or rubbing alcohol! If Everclear is
America(HANA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico,
 not available, use the teaspoon from this 'dosage cup', The remaining
highest proof, least smelly, and most water in the cup
colorless alcohol possible. may be thrown or may be used to water the
If the solution is to to be stored, at least 20% plants. A new dose
alcohol is necessary. should be prepared everytime required and taken
3.Put one dose of the remedy into the similarly.
bottle and allow to D. Dosage amounts: X or C potency: 1
dissolve. X or C potency = 12 to 15 pills of teaspoon 1-3 times
10 size or one or two a day, 50 millesimal: 1/4 to 1/2 for infants, 1/2-1
of 35 size pills. LM potency one 10 size pill. teaspoon older
B. Succussing the remedy solution bottle: children adolescents and sensitivie persons. 1-2
hold the bottle teaspoonsful for
and strike the bottom of the bottle smartly against the average person or as needed. May take 1 dose
the palm of your once a day or
other hand or against a soft leather bound book every other day or as needed.
from a distance E. Dose adjustments: If strong reaction
of about 2 feet. The remedy solution bottle should occurs:
be succussed take the remedy less often
before each dose. 2-5 succussions for infants and succus only two times
children and use more water (8 - 20 oz) in the remedy
hypersensitive persons; 5-10for the average solution bottle
person; 10-12forthe use the 2nd, 3rd or more dosage cups.
non-reactive, F. Dose repetition: In emergency may repeat
C. While the X or C may be taken directly the remedy
from the every 5 minutes to one hour or as needed. In
succussed bottle, for the 50 millesimal ' dosage acute cases dose
cup' must be maybe 1-3 times daily or as needed. Chronic
used, i.e.in an 8 oz. cup filled with 4 oz. distilled cases: ForXorC, 1
water put 1-2 teaspoon, 1-3 times a day, for the 50 millesimal
teaspoonsful of the succussed remedy, stir well, one teaspoon
and take one
every day or every other day from the dosage Homoeopathy. In this article the author furnishes
cup, the sources from where one can obtain
2. Rhus radicans und Rhus toxicodendron - information on the researches in Homoeopathy.
Beitrag zur botanischen Klassifizierung von VIII. BIOGRAPHY
Arzneipflanzen: selbst HAHNEMANN 1. Dr.Herbert A.ROBERTS (1868-1950)
stiftete Verwirrung! [Rhus radicans and DAS Kuhu(NJH, 1,3/1992)
Phus toxicodendron - on the botanical A very brief like sketch of Dr. H A
classification of medicinal plants: ROBRTS.
HAHNEMANN himself caused IX. HISTORY
confusion!)
1. 160 Jahre Allgemeine Homoopathische
FURLENMEIER, S. (ZKH, 36, 6/1992)
Zeitung – Eine Wiirdigung aus
Rhus radicans and Rhus todicodendron are verlagshistorischer Sicht (160 years of
taken as example to demonstrate how botanical
Allgemeine Homoopathische Zeitung - an
inaccuracies in the literature - from the evaluation in the light of publication history)
'proving' to the actual medicine - lead to
FISCHER E. (AHZ, 237, 5/1992)
obscurities and consequent mistakes and failures
The Allgemeine Homoopathische Zeitung
in the therapy.
is the oldest homoeopathic medical journal in the
VII. RESEARCH world. It was founded in 1832, during the
1. Information on Research in Homoeopathy lifetime of HAHNEMANN. The first number
- Where to was published in July 1832, At that time there
get it? were of course, other homoeopathic journals,
RIGHETTI Marco (HL, 5,1/1992) foremost being the "Archlv fiir
Homoeopathy began with 'research' - the very hombopathlsche Heilkunst", known as
first was the Cinchona experiment by STAPF's Archiv, and "Annalen der
HAHNEMANN. Every remedy that entered hombopathischen Kllnik" by HARTLAUB and
into the homoeopathic Materla Medica was a TRINKS.
result of research. However, the kind of research The article traces briefly the development of
useful for homoeopathic therapeutics has never the journal, the different editors over the years,
been in accordance with the thinking and research up-to-date. It is interesting that the journal is now
systems of the Allopathy. Researches on the in its 161st year of publication.
allopathic models have little if not nil value for
 2. Paganinis Besuch bei Hahnemann 4. Jahrestage der Homoopathie: zum100.
(PAGANINI's visit to Todestag von CARL GERSTER SEN.
HAHNEMANN) (1814-1892): Versuch einer
JUTTE, R. (AHZ, 237, 5/1992) Rekonstruktion der Gedenkenwelt und des
It is well-known that many famous persons geistigen Umfeldes eines homoopathischen
consulted HAHNEMANN in Paris. With the Arztes der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderte
examination and plans to print HAHNEMANN's (Anniversary of Homoeopathy: 100th death
Case Records, details of many of these are Anniversary of CARL GERSTER SEN.
coming to light. 1814-1892. An attempt at reconstruction
Among the famous persons who were of the ideal world and the society around

treated by HAHNEMANN while he was in Paris during the life of a homoeopathic

is the virtuoso on the violin Niccolo physician in the middle of the 19th century)

PAGNINI(1782-1840). The detailed case history WILLFAHRT, J. (ZKH, 36, 6/1992)

recorded in the fifth French case journal has been By examining the records of a homoeopathic
studied. HAHNEMANN treated the famous physician the homoeopathic history of the period
musician whose short life was one of long as well as the society may be obtained. The
ordeal, with Sulphur 30 and later on Pulsatitla 30. author has examined the records of Carl
For reasons not known the treatment could not be GERSTER(1814-1892) and typical trends of
completed. medicine in the middle of the nineteenth century
3. Klassische Homoopathie - Ein Esay zur can be seen. GERSTER was besides being a
historischen Entwicklung und Definition homoeopath, engaged with Hydrotherapy,
(Classical Homoeopathy – an essay on the Mesmerism and Natural therapy. His urge for
historical development and definition) theoretical foundation of practical experiences
SCHWEITZER, W. (AHZ, 237, 5/1992) led him beyond the close borders of

The author describes the historical Homoeopathy. His way was guided by two

development of the term 'Classical directions, which may appear as contrasts: the

Homoeopathy' as well as the new interpretation new pathology and physiology on the one hand

of this term in the recent decades. He also opines and a systematical pursuit of mesmerism on the

that a clear and definitive clarification must be other.

made as to 'Classical Homoeopathy1. X. GENERAL

1. HAHNEMANN and today's medicine
 11
SPRING Beat and JUNI Peter (HL, 5, 1/1992) ALTON Sarah, KAYNE Steven (BHJ, 81,
'Always referring to the founder is characteristic 4/1992) This pilot study was designed to
of a sect' Acomment, to be seriously considered determine public awareness of, and attitude to
Hf HAHNEMANN'sfindings prove to be correct, Homoeopathy by distributing questionnaire to a
we must be able to verify them with our own random sample of three pharmacies in different
experiences, and instead of hiding behind the areas of Greater Manchester. It was found that
"great master", start expressing them in our own 78% of the people had some degree of knowledge
terms. of Homoeopathy, but a significant number of
"Nevertheless, the following few examples these were adjudged as being from social classes
illustrate that HAHNEMANN was an A, B, and C, Attitudes did not appear to differ
extraordinary and gifted physician and scientist between those who had used Homoeopathy and
of his day who deserves our respect. those who had not, there being a positive view in
"Despite being wrong in several assumptions, general.
he was able to deduct information from accurate A need for a continuing homoeopathic
observatious of his patients which later were education programme for prescribes and the
rediscovered by 'modern medicine'. Many of his provision of more information for potential
discoveries and conclusions in regard to patients was identified.
Homoeopathy we have been able to verify in our 3. Homoeopathy-A pilot study of the
clinical practice." attitudes and awareness of pharnmacy staff
With the above preamble the authors go on in the Stoke-on-Trent area
to narrate briefly the justification for the above DAVIES Maurice, KAYNE Steven (BHJ, 81,
statement. HAHNEMANN's observations on 4/1992)
Cholera, Hygiene, Side effects, Primary and The survey was designed to study the
Secondary effects, Rebound effect, Allergy and attitudes of a sample of pharmacists, technicians
Allergen, etc. are brought before our attention so and unqualified staff towards Homoeopathy, and
that one can easily see that HAHNEMANN was their understanding of the principles involved.
indeed far ahead of his times. The most significant findings were that the
2. A pilot study of the attitudes and majority of those who expressed a view (i.e.
awareness of Homoeopathy shown by excluding the "don't know") were favourable to
patients in three Manchester Homoeopathy, but there was little
pharmacies understanding of the subject. Most pharmacists
thought that homoeopathic medicines worked 'by development of the idea of •Genius of a remedy"
faith'. An urgent need for an education by BOENNINGHAUSEN.
programme was demonstrated. In the Second Edition of his Organon in 1 8 1 9
4. The over-the-counter market for HAHNEMANN explained what he meant by
Homoeopathy "Genius" (paragraph 136). This passage is
LOCKIE A.H. (BHJ, 81, 4/1992) maintained upto the Fifth Edition and in the Sixth
There is a growing market for the over-the- Edition (paragraph 130) "Genius" is replaced
counter (OTC) homoeopathic remedies in the by "characteristic". However,
U.K. OTC Homoeopathy market grew from £8 m BOENNINGHAUSEN's "Genius" is different.
to £12 m between 1988 and 1990. This compares Attention is invited to his essay "Three
with the European markets £230 m in France 210 Precautionary Rules of
m in Germany. Changes in the attitude by both Hahnemann',(1844)wherein he speaks of the
consumers and the health-care professionals have characterise pain of Asafoetida. The author also
contributed to growth in the UK, the report says. draws attention to the Theraputic Pocket Book,
The potential for a huge expansion in demand and suggests the study of Materla Medica and
for OTC Homoeopathy is further emphasized by the Therapeutic Pocket Book and ascertain the
study paper from a management consultancy "Genius" of remedy. As example he has given the
entitled 'Growing ECC market for study of the remedy Asafoetida.
Homoeopathy'. Another study says that XI. NEWS & NOTES
Homoeopathy is becoming an increasingly 1. Raffaella POMPOSELLI, Verona, Italy,
important element in the European medical
reports {HL, 5, 2/1992) about the Seminar by
system. George VITHOULKAS at Verona: In his book
5. Der "Genius der Arznei" bei Boenninghausen The Science of Homoeopathy', VITHOULKAS
(The "Genius of the Remedy" of says: "The symptom is the expression of the
BOENNINGHAUSEN) defence mechanism that tries to restore the
GYPSER, K.-H.(ZKH, 36, 6/1992) equilibrium to the organism." VITHOULKAS
What did BOENNINGHAUSEN mean by gave his definition of the value of a Symptom;
"Genius of remedy"? We come across the word the symptom should be evaluated according to
"Genius" often in the works of four parameters:
BOENNINGHAUSEN in connection with a 1. The intensity of the symptom is the strength
definite class of symptoms. The author traces the with which the patient expresses his problem
 subjectively. The subtle facial In Murex the sensitivity of the genital is so much
expressions and gestures which can give greater that by just washing the genital intense sexual
emphasis to the symptom, must be noted by desire may be produced, Sadness due to
careful observation. The suppression of leucorrhoea is characteristic;
more intense a symptom the more relevant it is. melancholic after "cure" of the leucorrhoea by
The intensity of this symptom should also be allopathy. Murex has empty feeling in the
equally intense in the remedy. stomach which produces the desire to eat
2. The continuity of the symptom depends on the continuously (Sepia). If Staphysagria has been
frequency of its manifestation and therefore given without result and if there are strong
indicates how important it uterine symptoms think of Murex. The
is for the defence mechanism. combination of sadness before menses, sexual
3. The depth of the symptom - its hierarchical problems, and uterine problems should take your

value has to be taken into account. mind to Murex.

4. The uniqueness of the symptom: intense, About the use of small remedies his advice is:
profound, stable and also unique are of the If the patient is in homoeopathic treatment for a
greatest value in prescribing. short time and his general energy is good it may

VITHOULKAS underlined the importance be better to try with the small remedy that fits the

of the correct sequence in administering the special problem of the patient. He gave a lot of

remedies. He also said that he proposed to add to examples from his own experience to make this

the three classic 'miasms' the miasms of topic clear.

Tuberculinic, the Carcinomatous as well as the 3. The 17th Annual Symposium on

modern miasms of Penicillin and Cortisone. Homoeopathic Medicine, Faculty of

2. Fons Vanden BERGHE, Genk (Belgium) Homoeopathy, Midlands Branch chose for the

reports on the seminar of Vassilis GHEGAS in 1992 Symposium theme, Audit (BHJ, 81, 4/1992)

Greece: The seminar was attended by more than By studying how we use a particular medicine and

120 participants from all over the world. how we treat various conditions with

(HL, 5,2/1992) homoeopathic medicines we hope to add to our

He discussed the rubric "Delusions" and the knowledge and improve our practice. The audit
was done on Phosphorus.
sub-rubrics.
Thrombocytopenic purpura, upper or lower
About Murex: Murex is very much like
respiratory symptoms, anxiety, asthma, phobias,
Lillium tigrinum and to a lesser degree like Sepia.
coughs, were the conditions Pharmacopaeia which was presently used may
treated with Phosphorus and of course as be replaced by Russian pharmacopaeia.
'consitutitonal' medicine also among others. Dr.ZAMARENOV presented a paper concerning
The next audit was Migraine and Tension the use of Mercury potencies in the treatment of
headache. A comparison of the medicines Mercury poisonimg. A liquid potency was
recommended by BOYD, BLACKIE, TYLER reported to have increased the urinary excretion
with the medicines that came up in this audit was of Mercury in poisoned patients.
done and third list compiled by repertorizing Jacques BENVENISTE spoke about his
migraine and tension headache symptoms was current work, still to be published. In these studies
presented by Dr.Bill RICHARDSON. While the both in vivo and in vitro methods were used in the
results of migraine headache was good that of further investigations on highly diluted solutions.
tension headache was not. A hypothetical mechanism of the biological
Two very interesting cases illustrating effects at high dilutions was presented. This was
possible adverse effects of homoeopathic based on the idea that in biology molecular
medicines were also presented. comunication involves electro magnetic fields. A
4. Report by Steven KAYNE about the Second further lively debate would surely follow the
Russian Homoeopathic Congress, Moscow, May publication of this study.
1992 (BHJ, 81, 4/1992): There were speakers about the environmental
The theme of the Congress was 'Homoeopathy pollution in their countries.
and Ecology1. 5. (There are more journals in Homoepathy
A Lithuanian doctor introduced a new around the world in different languages to which I
remedy, Aqua crystaiisata, which is made by do not have access - yet - and
adding ice crystals to alcohol and potentizing the therefore depend upon the 'abstracts' published in
resulting solution. It appeared to have a localized other journals like the British Homoeopathic
role and 'activated the liquid crystals protein in Journal. Material gleaned from these abstracts
the body'. Case studies were presented including are also included especially those that are of
the treatment of obesity, but no proving had been special value = K.S.S.)
attempted. The quarterly organ of the Austrian
After democratization within Russia, there Homoeopathic Medical Associaton -
was increased demand for unorthodox medicine Homoopaihie In Osterreich, since 1990 -
including Homoeopathy; the German reflects the tremendous energy Austrian medical
homoeopaths are putting into their work, with homoeopathic experiments for his MD thesis
much thought given to the present-day situation and I gave permission, providing that he did not
and the needs of the future, clearly relating to the waste time. His results were interesting and I
medical situation of the day, official became involved in my present work from 1983."
requirements, and the work that is being done in BENVENISTE also felt that there was a
other German-speaking countries. Information publication bias in English language journals
and reports on meetings, conferences, training against positive results - especially ones that
and further training are thus given considerable cannot easily be explained."
space. 7. The potency question by K.BIELAU, in
6. Stevene KAYNE writes (Simile, Homoopathie in Osterriech 1991 2:109-1
Vol.2,4/1992 issued with the BHJ 81, 4/1992) (BHJ,81,4/1992): Potentized medicines
about what Jacques BENVENISTE had to say are not innocuous and they can have undesirable
about the way his experiments were criticised by effects. Four examples are given; e.g. Rhus
the Nature team: toxicodendron 200 given
"I saw the results with my own eyes Okay we half-hourly for 24 hours was followed by severe
make mistakes, but the basic threat of our work torticollis which was treated by different
was based on hard facts. They also said I was practitioners with Tarantula M and a number of
arrogant. Peter MEDAWAR the British Nobel unknown highpotencies and Chelidonium with
Laureate researcher said that humility is not a the patient ultimately in hospital with jaundice. In
state of mind conducive to the advancement of Dr.BIELAU's opinion we can count ourselves
learning and I agree with him to some extent. lucky that no one believes in the powers of
Those people will apologise to me some time." potentized medicines and everyone thinks they
When asked what kindled his interest in are harmless!
Homoeopathy, he said "in 1982 I thought He sums up his views as follows:
Homoeopathy was a new sexual disease", he - Homoeopathic medicines can have
joked. "I knew nothing - infact I still know little undesirable effects,i.e. proving symptoms
of the discipline, except in the context of in patients.
considering its mechanisms as a branch of - The higher the potency, the more
nature's general transmission of messages persistent and deep-reaching the the
through electromagnetic forces. That one of my effect, which may prove difficult to
students asked if he could carry out some reverse.
 - Accurate drug diagnosis based on (b) and 2843 said that it should be
careful history-taking and use of the mandatory(l)
repertories is the most important element, There was also another question whether
not the potency. preventive medicine should be available to all
- LM potencies are always adequate, mostly Americans. Out of 3495 votes 342 said Yes, since
medium high, with the 30th needed only it saves money in the long run, 3153 said No,
very occasionally. because it would be too expensive. The Editor
- 'A homoeopathic prescription today and concludes that "these answers are from people
tomorrow we'll have a cure' merely who are coming to the 'newest' science museum
serves to make the practitioner feel good. in the City and if that is truly the state of mind of
In reality we, as physicians, this country we are in big trouble"
never heal the patient but at best (This is a sample of the confusion in which
provide the medicament that will the people are=K.S.S.)
stimulate the dynamics of life. 9. Acorrespondant reports on the severe adverse
PARACELSUS knew this. effects she had after a 'swine flu vaccine' in 1976.
8. The Editor Julian WINSTON in She was diagnosed as
Homoeopathy Today, 12, 5/1992 says that he suffering from 'Guillain-Barre Syndrome', a
came across, in Philadelphia in an exhibition disease of the central nervous system and
on the future of health statement introduced in involves demyelinization of the spinal cord,
the exhibit: "We are in the early stages of a the base of the brain and the peripheral and
revolution of biomedical science. In the past we autonomic nervous system which affects the
saw illness as diseased organs.Today, scientists entire life force. The patient writes "some
are beginning to study diseases at microscopic things I never imagined could happen to my body
level of cells and molecules." There was also a have become reality". She narrates in detail the
question of how do you think that the hospital sufferings that she passed
life-supporting systems which can often keep a through, and they are terrible. She further says
hospital patient for an indefinite period of time, "The treating neurologist at the University of
should be used? (a) used for everyone; (b) used Miami has treated, at the request
only if the patient has a chance of of the Government, all the victims of the swine
recovery; (c) the patient and his family decides. flue vaccine (582 people). To date, there are only
Out of 4253 votes 446 chose(c), while 964 chose three of them alive and I am the
only one who is mobile." She has been treated the request of the children she put one tablet
with Homoeoathy by Saivatore WILLIAMS of the 12 tissue salts (a combination) twice a
and her progress has been very day and soon there were no more deaths
encouraging. As on date of the letter "My of the fishes, the fishes were healthy, and the
balance has improved with the Alexander water was sparkllngly clear! (HT, 12,
Technique and Feldenkrais body work. I am 6/1992)
stronger, my stamina has increased tenfold, my 12. A very interesting observation from a
balance much better, I know most of the time correspondant in the HT, 12, 7/1992, Shanti
when I am being touched or burned without MANDELKORN reports that she saw many
looking, and I can even type now. Some of the cases of Flu and some of the most
tingling numbness in my hands, feet and face still interesting were seen in children from a
remains. When I had an MRI in 1989 it showed private school. The teachers of this school
that my spinal cord has remyelinized- have
pretty remarkable after being demyelinized for been exceptionally severe in trying to make
13 years. The treating neurologist when I told him a point about the children's behaviour. On
what has was happening. said that's impossible'." the day of the upset the children had left
{HT, 12,6/1992) (It is surprising that still some for home not knowing whether there will
speak of the 'limitations of Homoeopathy': one be school next day, pending one of the
should only speak children's confessions to some wrongdoing.
of one's own limitation = K.S.S) The children had come home stunned and
10. A recent Associated Press article reported affected. Within the next 3-4 days more than
that 'excessive use of the most widely prescribed half of the kids in that class came down with
anti-asthma drug may increase the risk of fatal the flu. This is very unusual for this school of
asthma attack patients who used two inhalers healthy kids and
a month-the recommended dosage is one a health conscious parents. Gelsemium was
month-faced a risk of death or near-death that the most beneficient remedy. "Bad news"
was double that of patients who used only one a and "chagrin" are both listed as causal factors
month.' (HT, 12, 6/1992) for Gelsemium states.
11. In 'A Fish Story' Susan MYATT reports that 13. Dr. M.S. SAXENA informs (HT,12,
when she found that the pet fishes in the tank 7/1992) that he found the times of
were dying one by one and that at occurrence of great interest. At a particular
 time the Marita BYRNE, Editor of Homeopatisk
medicine manifests its full therapeutic tidskrift).
action. The time can vary about 15 mts. STRAMONIUM:
either way. For example, if the aggravation A relatively common remedy, majority
starts at indications in women.
1 a.m. Arsenicum album will be the major Causation:
remedy to consider. He has also observed Ailments after FEAR
that the symptoms of food poisoning and Meningitis; Encephalitis; also during
cholera for which this is the remedy usually pregnancy
develop at this hour. Others found in his Severe pain
practice: Scare after operations; in children,Fear of
8 a.m. to noon: Natrum muriaticum separation from
11 a.m. Sulphur parents
Noon to 12.30 p.m. Gelsemium Emotional problems often begin at about two
3 p.m.: China sulph. (if chill exists); Thuja years of age Often symptoms from the nerve
(if no chill) system, least touch from the
4-8 p.m.: Lycopodium hair causes a motion in that direction
Aggravation starts just after falling asleep: Different kinds of tics, twisting; biting
Lachesis nails. Gyratory motions of the hands
Every third day: Sulphur Movement of head from side to side
Every two weeks: Niccoium Sucking in air, involuntary
Every three weeks: Arsenicum album, Rocking back and forth, fast, intense (Bell.,
Magnesia carbonica Tarent.Tub.) Grabbing the genitals
Every spring: Lachesis Every Stammering Sleep:
year: Urtica urens Restless, or restless only during hot
14. Homeopatisk tidskrift, Vol.1, 1/1992, gives nights Dreams, anxious, fearful
notes from Paul HERSCU Seminar, at Oslo and Night terrors, terrible; wakes screaming in terror,
Gottenburg, March 1992. The following are from not awake properly
the Notes of Chris JOERGENFELT. (English Fear of dark
translation from the Swedish by kind courtesy of Teeth, grinds, in sleep
Uncovers the body or sticks feet out
Children often sleep with parents, out of fears Perspiration:
and dreams, The fears disappear after the Scanty/Profuse
remedy; sometimes violent children get Skin:
nightmares for some months after the remedy. Redness around anus Fever:
Eyes: Might act wild, biting, kicking, rolling over
They don't like bright light the bed, etc.
Pupils may be dilated May Generalities:
have an evil expression Restless on hot days Tend to be warm-blooded
They might blink a lot when stammering, or Tend to get agg.from sun; also through the
when frightened History of conjunctivitis (Med., window.
Sulph.) MIND; Type t: Extroverted, intense:
Face:
Parents will be holding them, wants to break
Expression, wild or frightened away. If let they go totally out of control
Ears: Can start talking loud to themselves - out of
Redness, during excitement or control Might like to interfere during the
diarrhoea Nose: interview
Runny, constant {Tub.,Lach.,Verat.,Tnrent.)
Mouth: Speech stammering, when afraid, Might torture, kill or injure animals
when excited or after Very mischievous; malicious, fearless, violent;
reprimands Tearing things apart, example: a doll
Respiration: Cough, constant; dry, barking, Restless, wants to go, go, go (Veraf.). If parents
light croup;chesty, agg, morning, night. say they cannot go out anywhere, the child
Bronchitis, constant Stomach: Desires sweets; destroys everything.
strong thirst for ice cold drinks; chewing ice; Violent towards the parents and other children,
Appetite diminished; aversion to food. also older children. When they get to 14-15-16
Rectum: Diarrhoea: recurrent; agg.sugar; brown, years, they are not concerned so much about
watery stool, lienteric; violence Violence may be inside, so they start to
soft; Difficult to toilet train because of shake from fear of
irregular bowel letting it out {Staph.)
movements. Might play with snakes, ate. - a lack of
Extremities: Motion fear
Children draw monsters and and like to talk to the spirits Something closes,
warewolves; After the remedy the stops interacting with people So shy, will not talk
violent type can become very weepy, to you, so painfully shy Forsaken feeling: feel
gentle, calm, affectionate - like Puts. alone in the world, extreme sense of
Biting loneliness In this group of Stramonium there
Fascination about guns Doing mean thing to need not be any violence;
others No affection to father, hitting him A very after the remedy the children start to play
wild child that never gives up. It is a constant with others. The shy, introverted type can look
battle of like Puls., Staph. The shy ones may
wills, masturbate Fears: of being/going outside, so
Hates to change diapers, runs away - fights!! they stay inside the house, in a
Delusion during fever; that rabbit is coming from closet, under the bed, etc. of
the toilet Stammering; can also be only acute. Can being alone(3) of sudden
go away slowly or strong/loud noise of the dark (3) of
quickly thunderstorms of being alone of
Short concentration span, runs off after some ghosts
minutes "Genius as a baby, after high fever this of animals of all types; esp. dogs (3) of
ended", Slowness of speech. Might not be able to water, showers, of the ocean, of waves(3)
say certain letters of snakes
Speech that does not improve of small places; claustrophobia of
After the remedy very active kids can become sharp instruments (A/um., Plat.) of
very, very passive. It swings back to normal after monsters (3); have to look under the
a while. Parents usually state that the children bed of shadows
become "truly more affectionate in one month." They will lock everything at night
"Plays better with other children". "Less angry". Delusions:
A sense of isolation, as alone in the world Like
Type II • Autistic state of Stramonium
they did something wrong - anxiety of
Like they are in their own world, e.g. rocking
conscience, and
back and forth,
somebody might just as well kill them A
totally withdrawn;
certain percent is fastidious about their fingers, to
Wild imaginations, but do not play with other
have them
kids or mother. Lock themselves inside a room
 clean, clothes to be clean Agg. Edition Boiron S.A. 1SBN-2-85742-077-3.
closed places Agg, being alone Price 190 FF. In
Agg. stopping them from doing something French, no English translation available.
Could be constipated, but much more comon is Reviewed by Caroline A.GUBERT, (BHJ,
diarrhoea The fear of shining things is not so 81, 4/1992)
common, most common is "At last a logical, detailed, precise
fear of showers, dogs and the dark chronological list of different editions and
Complementary - Sulph. It is more that translations of the Organon! It is an
Sulph. looks so alike, but Stram. acts for excellent reference book and of interest to
a long, long time. They can go into every homoeopath. Firstly it can help the
Sulph. afterwards, but just as well any beginners find reasons for working on a
other remedy. certain edition of Organon pointing the
"IT'S LIKE A BIG PART OF ME HAS weaknesses and strengths, and showing
NEVER BEEN ALIVE -STRAM,, but which editions would complement one
you would believe Nat-m." another. For the more competent
If the pregnant mother gets a big fear the practitioner it is a way of better
child can develop a Stram. state. Ear understanding why homoeopaths all over
infections with antibiotics may cause the world base their knowledge on other
develop many fears editions and of explaining the nature of

STRAM. IS EASY TO MISTAKE WITH their different approaches. At a time when

SULPH. everything should have a global

(See also Extract of Rubrics - dimension, we should be grateful to

Stramonium - in QHD, Dr.Jacques BAUR for the enormous work

8,4/1991). he has done One is aware throughout that

the book is the result of painstaking and
XII. BOOKS
precise research into books, newspapers,
1. Un livre sans frontieres. Histoire et
and articles of the last two hundred years,
Metamorphoses de I' Organon de
in many different languages, and one is
Hahnemann (A book without boundaries,
gratified to know that someone has had
History and metamorphoses of the Organon
the patience, the ability and the tenacity to
of Hahnemann), Jacques BAUR, France):
undertake the task. So much has been
written about the Organon that it is very 1823-4, reviewed Jeremy
refreshing to come across not another SWAYNE.{BHJ,81,4/1992)
interpretation of it, but a thorough research "The book is a real 'tour de force'. It is
into its history and variations." (S©e also certainly encyclopaedic, covering every
'Book Shelf of QHD, IX, 3/1991) facet of homoeopathy and much of the
2. The barefoot homoeopath, Madeleine medical and biological landscape that
HARLAND and surrounds it.... Its scope embraces systems
Glen FINN, Clanfield; Hyden House of medicine from Ayurvedic to Witch
Limited 1991 ISBN:l-85623-00 Doctor; medical personalities from
1-5. Reviewed by Moira ARISTOTLE to WHEELER;... .. There is
HOUSTON.(BHJ, 81, 4/1992) "In this probably no theme that any of us might
book, the authors borrow the term wish to explore that is not dealt with here,
"barefoot" and use "barefoot and copious reference throughout the
homoeopathy" to refer to taking material to other sources that we might
personal responsibility for one's own wish to consult. I would like to insist that
health and health-care. The intention of everyone involved in homoeopathy should
the book is to ancourage people to take at least browse this book, and at best
initiative in their health-care, both should study some chunk of it in depth If
preventatively in lifestyle management and we were to read this book critically,
with first-aid treatments, naturopathic and identify all the issues, and formulate the
homoeopathic. ... The review of lifestyle questions and protocols which are needed
management including diet, exercise, work, to clarify and resolve them, we would
play and inner emotional health gives have definitive agenda for the next 25
ideas for people to develop themselves years' clinical and academic development
along a particularly environmentally of homoeopathy that would be absolutely
friendly line.. .. . In all this book has a daunting and thrilling. — there are
balanced and comprehensive approach to sections which will extend and enrich the
individual health care...." knowledge of even the best qualified and
3. Thorson's Encyclopaedic Dictionary most experienced of us with an
of Homoeopathy, Harald GAIER. authority that we could not claim
Thorsons 1991, pp.601 ISBN 0-7225- ourselves…"
4. The Immunisation Decision. A guide that the currently recommended vaccines
for parents. Randal NEUSTAEDTER. are worthwhile. So, no, I would not."
Berkeley, California 1990, North Atlantic 5. Proceedings of the 1991 professional
Books. ISBN 1 -55643-071 -X, reviewed by case conference. International Foundation
John ENGLISH <BHJ,81,4/1992). for Homoeopathy, Seattle, USA. ISBN-0-

"The author rejects the standard view on 8403-7208-6. pp.302 reviewed by David

the advisability of immunization. His OWEN (BHJ, 81,4/1992).

book is really written to support parents A Case Conference can provide an

who already share this opinion. It has two excellent forum for experienced
stated goals: " to give information about homoeopaths to learn from each other
the(relevant)diseases, the vaccines and and to generate new educational
their side-effects"; and to give support to material for those studying
those parents who choose not to immunize homoeopathy The proceedings are
according to the recommended schedule". much more than just a souvenir copy for
He certainly succeeds in the latter respect. participants of the Conference. They are a
The book is well written and free enough well-presented collection of cases
from technical jargon for the average allowing homoeopathic observations and
intelligent reader to follow without elucidating principles from experienced
difficulty NEUSTAEDTER may well prescribers in a form which is not
be correct in counselling caution in the immediately forgotten. You don't find
introduction of new vaccines such as immediately after reading a case, that you
Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib) see this remedy walking through the door
meningitis, where so far the efficacy is in the guise of every clinical
poor and the side effect profile high. presentation. Rather while taking or
Would I recommend the book to parents? analysing the case a nugget of information
Normally I am in favour of adult, comes back to youfyou can't always
responsible behaviour. , . in this instance, remember where you heard it), but it is
with you parents in a vulnerable position, I there for you to confirm it or not."
think, on balance, that they are better 6. Homoeopathy, a family handbook.
served by firm, well-informed, Recommended by
authoritative advice, and that that advice is the BHA. London: Thorsons 1992 ISBN 0-
7225-2721-7. Pp.126, paperback, reviewed process of potentialisation. They show that
by Joan FORD. (BHJ, 81, 4/1992) there is a significant difference between
"This book is for the newcomer to simple dilution and potentialisation
homoeopathy, and as such it provides an This is clearlya book for the
easily readable, light-weight practical scientifically orientated and is a
handbook." milestone on the way to a deeper
7. The Controlled Clinical Trial - An understanding of the scientific
Analysis by Harris COULTER, Center for mechanisms underlying homoeopathic
Empirical Research. Washington D.C. principles."
1991. pp 165. reviewed by Lorraine 9. Vassilis GHEGAS Holland Seminars,
TAYLOR (HL, 5,1/1992) Home-Study, v.z.w., De Schom 67, B-
".... In this book COULTER examines 3600, Genk. pp.180, BEF.900.- reviewed
the issues around CCS (Case Control by Lorraine TAYLOR. (HL, 5,1/1992)
Study) showing how such a procedure can " ... This is not therefore just another
only be scientifically valid if it allows for transcript of a Seminar but a life's work
and accommodates the heterogeneity of which he is willing to share for the greater
human sickness … COULTER'S doubts good of homoeopathy and humanity."
about the CCS are backed up by quotes 10. Proceedings of the Professional Case
from doctors and professors and example Conference 1991, IFH, USA pp.302 reviewed
of trials with critical comments… " by Lorraine TAYLOR. <HL,5,2/1992)
8. Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen der "It is always a pleasure to review
Homoopathie (Scientific foundations of transcript of this
Homoeopathy) by RESCH, G., conference which takes place every year in
GUTMANN, V, published by Barthel & America.................................. is a collection
Barthel Verlag, p.551. DM 96,-/english of cases presented by some wellknown
pp,498, DM 66,-. reviewed by SPRING homoeopaths from Europe and America and
Beat. (HL, 5, 1/1992). this year Prakash VAKIL from India
"The authors, GUTMANN, a presented the 'emerging picture of
professor for inorganic chemistry and Leprominium' - the leprosy nosode There are
RESCH, a doctor for internal medicine, difficult cases and ones which we may also
conducted chemical experiments about the be confronted with in our own practice, so
there is much to be learnt. The cases are well "This is an expanded version of the 1988
presented with details of allopathic edition and acts as a practical guide for the
diagnosis, prognosis and of course treatment of common ailments with
differential diagnosis and materia medica" Homoeopathy This is a useful reference
11. Small remedies seminar, Hechtel 1990 book for those wishing to understand the
and 1991. reviewed by Lorraine TAYLOR basic principles of Homoeopathy and to use
(HL, 5, 2/1992) it for treatment of minor ailments...."
"These two books are a merit to the 13. The Celle Seminars, toll by George
industriousness of the Clinical Training VITHOULKAS, edited Lubda EVEREST,
Centre in Hechtel. Each year the Centre Ulrich Burgdorf, Gottingen.Germany 1992,
invites homoeopaths to present cases where a 480 pages reviewed by Francis TREUHERZ
small remedy cured and these books are (The Homoeopath, 12,
transcript of these seminars. In the appendix 4/1992)
is an extensive list of symptoms of the ".... This book certainly shows George
presented remedies taken from such materia VITHOULKAS as a virtuoso homoeopath
medica as CLARKE and BOERICKE and with tremendous confidence and opitimism
not found in the repertory Both these for his patients. I know that it is one of his
books are over 450 pages long and the cases ambitions that there should be a full video
show the relevant information from the and paper records of his work and that
videos and comments of the practitioner. of his colleagues and students so that the
They are not books one reads from cover to medical world may learn that homoeopathy is
cover in one go the information is too eff icaceous beyond the anecdotal. I do hope
overwhelming and the layout rather tiring for the next volumes show us the follow-up
the eyes. However they contain a wealth of treatments............................. "
information which could help in those cases 14. The Classical Homoeopathic Lectures
where we get stuck..." by Vassilis GHEGAS trans. Fons Vanden
12. How to use Homoeopathy, by Dr Berghe, De Schom 67, B-3600
Christine HAMMOND, Element Books Genk,Belgium 1991, pp.184 800 Belgian
1991 (2 edition) pp.148 reviewed by francs reviewed by Richard WYNE. (The
Lorraine TAYLOR (HL, 5, 2/1992) Homoeopath, 12, 4/1992)
 ".... In this volume are the materia students and the professional
medica with essences of Natrum muriaticum, homoeopaths and should prove very popular
and Natrum sulphricum . . . The materia with midwives wanting to prescribe
medica are excellent, divided into clear homoeopathic remedies "
sections with good headlines. They read 16. History of Syphilis by Claude QUETEL
easily, although they are not in narrative translated by Judith BRADDOCK & Brian
form like the VITHOULKAS Essences - but PIKE, Polity Press & Blackwells, 1992,
neither are they in cryptic note form as in pp.342 reviewed by Paul HUGHES. (The
Boericke. Characteristic symptoms have the Homoeopath, 12,4/1992)
relevant rubric and page numbers in Kent. "This is an exhaustive study of the
There are also extensive differential global evolution of syphilis, traced from its
diagnoses of the described remedies with supposed historic European origin in 1495 to
other remedies.... The bock finishes with the present. Discussive and engaging in style,
eight pages of useful tips and snippets of it synthesizes the clinical and therapeutic
information and an index of remedies aspects with the growth of hospitals and
mentioned with relevant pages (152 remedies social welfare policies which evolved in
in this volume). The book handles easily, is response to the increasing pandemic, with its
on easy to read type and is full of GHEGAS' impact in every economic and social,
vast knowledge of practical homoeopathy." cultural and sexual spheres of life
15. Homoeopathy for Mother and Baby, Homoeopathy is given a slender
Pregnancy, birth and the post natal year, by token appearance, in ironic context. The
Miranda CASTRO, Macmillan, 1992, pp.319 History of Syphilis is broadly addressed to a
reviewed by Roger LICHY. (The scholarly readership It qualifies still as
Homoeopath, 12, 4/1992) a useful source of enlightening clinical and
"Miranda CASTRO has written an historical detail which promises to further
excellent sequel to her best selling The illuminate the nature of chronic disease and
Complete Homoeopathy Handbook. Her syphilitic miasm."
new book is primarily a do-it-yourself 17. The Guide to OTC Homoeopathy, New
guide for the lay reader who wishes to help Era Laboratories, Hedon Road, Marfieet,
herself during pregnancy, birth and the post- Hull HU9 NJ. 1992, pp.150 reviewed by
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Zofia DYMITR (The Homoeopath, 12, 19. Homoeopathic Remedies for Health
4/1992) Professionals and Lay People by Dale
". . . . As practising homoeopaths we BUEGEL, Blair LEWIS, Dennis CHERNIN.
will become increasingly aware of this Himalayan International Institute, Honesdale,
commercial approach to homoeopathy. We PA. 1991, pp.250
will only realistically tackle it as a profession reviewed by Julian WINSTON (HT,12,
by ensuring the public has access to sound 6/1992)
information and education." ". . . . This is an ideal book for anyone
18. In Serial No.3 above a review of interested in prescribing for acute ailments.
Thorsons Encyclopaedic Dictionary of It will probably be the "text" used in the IFH
Homoeopathy by SWAYNE in the BHJ, Acute Care course. A better recommendation
4/1992 has been given. Julian WINSTON in cannot be made."
the Homoeopathy Today, 12,
NOTE: The 'Current Literature Listing'
6/1992 gives a different review. Dr. Julian
is only a classified list with brief
WINSTON says that the book abounds in
abstract/summary of the articles which
Neologisms, a plethora of unnecesary cross
appeared in the various homoeopathic
references. There are many errors, e,g. Carrol
journals, worldover. Readers should refer to
DUNHAM died in
the original articles for detailed study.
1877 but the book lists it as 1887; the
Full address of the Journals covered by
biography of KENT is filled with
this Quarterly Homoeopathic DIGEST (Vol.
inaccuracies "As it stands, Thorsons
X, No.4/1993) are given below.
Encycloapedic Dictionary has different
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degrees of reliability. It certainly should not
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HEIDELBERG 1, GERMANY.
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 pregnancy just fine, but for some reason
PART II A
there is a propensity for having queasiness,
NEW LOOK AT OLD REMEDIES
WEMBER David, MD, DHt (JAIH, VOL 85, nausea and vomiting. You can see the
1/1992) entire spectrum, ranging from
sqjeasmishness to intractable, violent
vomiting. The remedies that come to mind
(Excerpted from a presentation given at the
most prominently are Ipecacuanha, Nux
Ohio Southern/Michigan/Pennsylvania
vomica - especially for morning sickness -
Homoeopathic Medical Societies' Meeting in
and Sepia. Two of our other great
Dayton, Ohio, October, 1991.)
remedies are Colchicum and Cocculus;
Abstract both possess a very characteristic symptom
Several small and unusual remedies - even the sight or smell of food excites
prescribed for various clinical conditions nausea and vomiting, Many of these
are highlighted. Covered are such patients feel terrible during the first few
conditions as nausea of pregnancy, colds months of pregnancy, and anything that we
and allergic rhinitis, external otitis, urinary can do to help them will be appreciated,
incontinence, postnasal catarrh, proteinuria, So, in addition to the indicated remedies, I
pre-eclampsia, influenza chronic fatigue advise some dietary changes: always to
syndrome, coughs, diabetic neuropathy, keep a little bit of food in the stomach.
herpes; zoster, and facial neuralgia. (I have There are two other remedies for
slightly condensed the article = K.S.S.) nausea of pregnancy which you may not
In preparation fcr a presentation I have encountered. One is Symphoricarpus
gave all the Ohio/Michigan/ racemosa. It has been a very important
Pennsylvania and Southern remedy for me for nausea of pregnancy.
Homoeopathic Medical Societies' Looking back at that remedy, we find that
Meeting in 1990, I received my clinical in 1882 Dr. MOFFIT read a paper about it.
practice for a period of foui months, He talked about Dr. BURDOCK who, years
paying special attention to smalt and before, had investigated the remedy
unusual remedies that I found especially because he was trying to discover remedies
useful. The following is a report of my that had not yet been incorporated into the
observations. Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. He said of
One of the problems that came up the first prover, an intelligent lady, who, on
frequently was nausea, specifically nausea feeling the marked nausea which it soon
of pregnancy. A lot of women go through produced, said, "Doctor, this is precisely
like the morning sickness that I always the child was cured. He gives various
experienced during pregnancy." That is how instances of its usefulness. It is a very good
Symphoricarpus became an important remedy for nausea of pregnancy.
remedy in morning sickness. Julian These four remedies -- Colchicum,
WINSTON said that in the Naturopathic Cocculus, Symphoricarpus, and
Library in Toronto there is a book with a Amygdalus-\ keep on hand and prescribe
letter from KENT in which he says that often.
Symphoricarpus in a 10M potency is as This remids me of a story. About five or
much a specific for the nausea of six years ago a patient of mine called and
pregnancy as any he has ever seen. asked if I could come over. She was
Another remedy that I have found to be terribly sick with nausea of pregnancy. In
important in the nausea of pregnancy \s fact they had moved her from the country
Amygdalus persica (Peach Bark). Now let where she lived to her parents' house, near
me read something that comes from New, where I practiced, because she needed care.
Old and Forgotton Remedies by She had been to the regular doctor and was
ANSCHUTZ. He talks about a paper by Dr. given injections and suppositories.
EDSON in Chicago in 1890. Nothing was helping. She was desperate. I
"Some ten years ago I had a little patient said I would come over after work. When I
whose principle difficulty seemed that he got to the house, I was led downstairs to
was unable to retain anything whatsoever the recreation room. Everything had been
upon his stomach. He would vomit up removed, and she was there prostrate on a
promptly everything that I gave him, and I sleeper couch. I pulled up a chair next to
had given him everything I had ever heard the bed. She looked miserable. She had a
of and also had some eminent counsel, but pot next to her in which to vomit. I began
it was no go. I was literally at my ropes talking to her, taking her case with the
end. At this juncture an elderly neighbour, usual questions. I noticed she turned over
one of "the good old mothers" timidly to look at the other side of the bed and just
suggested an infusion of Peach bark. started to retch. Her mother was on the
Interesting how we get some of our other side of the room talking to her. When
remedies. After some thought I decided to she sat up to answer, she vomited again.
find the bark, which I was fortunate to What remedy do you think? Bryonia: Any
procure after a long tramp through the movement she made caused her to vomit.
country and two feet of snow, I prepared So remember, you are always looking for
an infusion; the deed was done and presto the specific symptoms of the patient. I took
out a vial of Bryonia and put a dose in water you that we are treating the patient; consequently
and told her to sip on it. She called the next we try to find e. remedy to fit a patient's
morning and said she was already getting better. constitutional nature, the deeper remedy that
So, Individualization of the case is imperative. seems to fit the nature of the case, but, in doing
With the onset of allergy season various so, we must not ignore the specifics.
remedies call for consideration. There is A/Hum A useful agent in my daily practice is
cepa, Arsenicum album, and Euphrasia. If I had Mullein, Verbascum. Oil of Mullein is a classical
to pick one remedy for this condition, I would remedy for earaches. This oil can also be used for
probably choose Sabadilla. It is a wonderful hay- itchy scallness in the ear canal - exfoliative
fever remedy. When there is a lot of itching, dermatitis in or around the ears, like Calcarea
especially in the palate, Wyethia is a wonderful picrata, as well as after suppuration, like
remedy. Accompanying the itching are a sore, Calcarea sutphurica. Dr. GUSHING wrote in
red, irritated pharynx and itching of the posterior 1884: "My father's house was the home for all
nasopharyn. Another remedy that has the same poor tramps, as well as ministers, etc. One day
deep- seated itching in the mouth, nose and ears, he fell into the river and got water in his ears and
sometimes so intense as to drive the patient was quite deaf fcr months. A blind man called,
crazy, is Arundo. I learned of this remedy when, heard loud conversation, asked the cause, etc.
years ago, a patient came in with allergy then said that because of all the kindness he had
symptoms. In her history she described a received, he would tell us how to make
peculiar symptom of pain in the stomach "as if something that would surely cure him. It was
there were something alive", similar to when she worth a thousand dollars in New York City. We
was pregnant. This symptom is not in KENT'S made the oil of Mullein, put in his ears, and he
Repertory, (The symptom is in the KENT was well in the morning ..." Interesting how
Repertory. See p.541, 554 - however Arundo is these things come about. In one of HERING's
not found in these rubrics. K.S.S.) but it is in books he talks about how it is an old German
BOERlCKE's - "as if £ fetus in the abdomen." remedy to help ear conditions.
Arundo had both of those symptoms, and it cured Another tip that I have recently found to be
her allergies. Succinic acid has been helpful to helpful also comes from Dr. CUSHING. Here is
me in the past. It has all the symptoms of what he wrote: "For years we kept a bottle of it
allergic rhinitis. Another remedy is Kali (Mullein) and travelled around town, and it did
sulphuricum chromico, which has sneezing, wonders for people. When I studied medicine and
watery eyes, runny nose, and nasal itching. I was practising, I wanted to know if the Mullein
Recently I have found this remedy to be very was homoeopathic, and I made a proving. I
useful in allergies. Once again I want to remind developed the symptom of almost constant, but
slight involuntary urination, keeping my pants that remedy. There was perhaps a 10%
wet." I have used it recently for enuresis. There improvement. The next remedy prescribed was
are various remedies that we use for enuresis - Arum dracontium, not Arum triphyllum. The
Causticum, Sepia, etc., various remedies that latter remedy has clergyman's sore throat and lots
appear in the Repertory with which we have of acrid discharge from the nose. In fact, it is my
had some success in children. Mullein has this prime remedy when chilldren have a dripping
constant involuntary urination, constant nose and there is redness and excoriation between
dribbling. We sometimes get cases of children, the nose and upper lip. Whether the excoriation is
more often little girls than boys, who wet their the result of a dripping nose or a cold sore, use
pants often during the day at school or daycare. It Arum triphyllum; it is a wonderful remedy for
is not an ensy thing to cure. The Mullein in low that characteristic. In contrast, Arum dracontium
potency homoeopathic doses has helped several of has a constant need to clear the throat, like
those children whom I had not been able 10 help Phosphorus, which is often useful for this
previously. So, you might keep this remedy in symptom, if other symptoms fit. Well, after Arum
mind for day time involuntary urination. I have dracontium this patient Improved considerably.
not used it in adults yet. One other symotom of There are various remedies for nasal and
Mullein is a teasing cough at bedtime. When the post-nasal discharges. For thick yellow
patient lies down at night and starts to cough, a discharges, Pulsatilla, Hepar sulphuris, Kali
dry, teasing cough that is hard to stop, Mullein bichromicum, and Hydrastis all have been very
has proved helpful. helpful. I remember questioning a patient last
I had an interesting case recently, a patient year about his discharges, and he said it was
who came in with a two-year history of feeling white. Most patients mean clear when they say
as though he were going to choke. There was a white. So I always ask, "Do you mean like a
constant drip in the back of his throat, in his cooked or uncooked egg white or milky white?"
larynx, that was always annoying him. He had There are various color rubrics for discharges
been to half-a-dozen different allopathic throughout the Repertory. For white discharges
doctors, including ENT specialists. He had from the nose, Kali chloratum is in the highest
sinus surgery in the hope that it might help. One degree. Natrum muriaticum, Kali muriaticum,
month later the symptoms returned. He had to Sepia and others all have white discharges, but
clear the mucus out all the time. He was better think of Kali chloratum for white discharges in
talking, better eating, and worse swallowing, I the respiratory tract. It is listed under white
gave him Lachesis initially. The sensation of his expectoration from the chest and is the only
throat closing, worse from swallowing his own remedy under opaque white discharges.
saliva and ameliorated by eating solids, spoke for
 The first time I learned of Kali chtoratum also has polyps in the nose. Calcarea carbonica is
was from Dr. ROOD. She talked about it in also a great nasal polyp remedy. Lemna minor
toxemia of pregnancy, where there is protein in and Sanguinaria come to mind for nasal
the urine, and I have used it successfully several obstruction and nasal polyps.
times in this situation. I have used this remedy Flu season is already upon us. The usual
several times for proteinuria in children. This is Gelsemium, Eupatorium perfoliatum, and
more frequent in boys than girls, especially after Oscilloccinum are quite helpful and find frequent
exercise, but there are a few that will have it all use, but, of course, are insufficient to meet all
the time. It is not always pathological, but you do cases of influenza. What remedy do you think
have to be careful. I routinely send these children BOERICKE is describing in the following
to the urologist to make certain there is nothing passage?" "Epidemic influenza, especially with
wrong with the kidneys. Then a dose of Kali violent retching and greatest prostration, when
chloratum will often clear the protein. Another Arsenicum, has failed ... Tired feeling with
remedy that has helped me in this same respect is muscular prostration, worse any exertion. Sore
Ichthyotoxin, from Eel serum. 'Eel serum is to the feeling all over, worse in afternoon. Restless at
kidney as Digitalis is to the heart" is a quote I night. Difficulty getting to sleep. Tired feeling in
recall which described this remedy's relationship the morning on getting up. Tired feeling in back
to the kidneys. When the kidney is affected and neck... extreme weakness... stiffness". It is
primarily and there is protein in the urine, as in Sarcolactic acid. It has fitted many cases of
the nephrotic syndrome, think of Ichthyotoxin. influenza and has been very helpful, especially
Kali chloratum can also be used to advantage in for the tiredness, muscle aches and soreness
this same way. described above.
Another remedy I have used recently that More recently many people have come in for
has helped patients with constant post nasal drip Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I have often found
is Antimonium sulphuratum auratum, the golden Phosphoric acid, Picric acid and Sarcolactic
sulphuret of antimony, FARRINGTON talked acid to be useful in helping relieve the
about this in his Lesser writings, and it has helped overwhelming tiredness characteristic of this
me. For chronic nasal obstruction, I find that syndrome.
somewhere along the line the patient will require For gastrointestinal influenzas there are several
a dose of Calcarea carbonica. Many of these remedies, such as Cuprum, Cuprum arsenicum
patients cannot breathe when they tie down; they and Veratrum album. Triosteum perfoliatum is a
get hooked on nasal drops. Calcarea carbonica remedy I have found helpful with the symptom
over time will help them. Sanguinaria nitrica is complex of queasiness (a little stomach upset),
another remedy for chronic nasal obstruction; it muscular aches and frontal headache. These
cases display all kinds of mild flu symptoms;, but Can Homoeopath help chronic disease?
they do not develop a full-blown acute flu. It has Forgive the rhetorical question. I have a forty
really been helpful for that mild kind of upset year-old patient who has had diabetes since
stomach and achiness. childhood. She has had various complications,
Here is an unusual cough remedy. I have used one of which was a diabetic neuropathy with
a remedy called Antimonium iodatum. We most numbness down the left lower extremity. Her
often use the classical remedies for coughs - doctors said it could not be helped. 1 thought of
Phosphorus, Bryonia, Antimonium tartaricum the sciatica remedies which have pain and
etc. However, often, when the cold seems to numbness, and I gave her Gnaphalium. After six
descend straight down into the cheat and is hard weeks it cured that problem; the feeling in her leg
to get eradicated, I use Antimonium iodatum. In returned. Another case, an elderly lady, came
my experience the cough is usually dry, the with the complaint of post-herpetic neuralgia of
mucous seeming stuck in the airways. The iodide two years duration. The after-effects of shingles
component seems to bring up the moisture from can cause terrible pain. The pain was over the left
the lungs. It is a great expectorant, just as is the side of her head, face and eye. I gave her several
iodide, allopathically. remedies without help. Then I used Zincum

Here is an interesting case just recently seen valerianum. It helped within a week. I gave her

in my office. The patient came with a third one dose because I only had a 1M potency, and

recurrence of the same symptom complex, the she got better. Another patient came in who had

episodes recurring every two years. Each time a both shingles and tic douloureux, with terrible

tremendous flu initiates the sequence. She feels terrible pains. It was again on the left side, and

achy, tired, and hoarse. Before she is very sick, Zincum valerianum helped her too. Whether it is

she can hardly talk, with hoarseness, and she just a left sided remedy, I do not know, Zincum

knows she is going to be bedridden for six weeks. valerianum is a good remedy to keep in mind for

She tried the antibiotics before without benefit. severe neuralgic pain in the face.

She still spent six weeks In bed. I found the A patient called recently saying that he had a
remedy Populus candicans, the Balm of Gilead. spasm in the stomach. "It closes off right here
Normally I would have thought of Causticum or (pointing to the epigastrium)." "I cant eat, drink
Phosphorus, but neither remedy seemed well or do anything. If I do, it comes right back up. It
indicated. She took Populus and the hoarseness is a terrible spasm. I just need to lie down for a
evaporated. All of her symptoms cleared after this while. Usually after an hour or so it goes away. I
remedy, and she has not relapsed since. Keep this get it periodically. The spells came very close
in mind: cough with severe hoarseness (typically together recently." I made note of the location of
pains less) — Populus candicans. the spasm - the junction of the esophagus and the
stomach, the cardiac end of the stomach. Well,
why it came back to me I do not know, but I
remember hearing at the NCIHH summer school
of a remedy with cafdiospasm. I told the patient
that the next time experienced that spasm he
should take... It is right there in KENT'S Repertory
under the "swallowing" rubric. It is Phosphorus.
When he came for the next appointment, he said
that he had another attack, used the Phosphorus
immediately at the beginning of the attack, and
his stomach immediately opened up.
These are a few clinical observations from a
few months of my practice. I hope they have been
of interest.