Capsicum – Let us repertorize the Bell pepper culture

Translational value In this interesting study undertaken at Agroecology experimental farm in Brazil – the symptoms and signs of the disease of Bell pepper culture i.e. Capsicum were observed and subjected to symptomatic characterization (anamnesis) and repertorization. The following symptoms and signs were observed – Loss of identity, Lack of naturalness, Early reproduction, Growth delay, … Read more

Homeopathy was able to affect the rice germination and seedling growth better than placebo

Translational value The present study aimed at knowing the effects of homeopathic remedies Calendula officials and Arnica Montana on various physiological and biochemical variations of Oryza sativa L. (RICE) using healthy seedling production and the height percentage of the aerial parts and main roots. There was an increase in the production of chlorophyll, carbohydrate and … Read more

….the homeopathic agent in the drinking water improved health of the mice

Translational value Escherichia coli is a normally found gut bacterium that may become an active infection in presence of risk factors and lower immunity. Its treatment and prevention depends on various factors. In the present study the authors evaluated the prophylactic role of a homeopathic formulation (consisting of Echinacea angustifolia (6CH), Pyrogenium (6CH), Carbo vegetabilis (30CH) and Phosphorus … Read more

Homeopathic solutions cannot be considered to be pure water [Eng – Fr – ES]

Translational value Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) proton relaxation technique is used in the fundamental research to describe the higher structuring of water, therefore, it can be used to describe the same in homeopathic medicines too. The present study aimed to observe the difference between Cuprum metallicum (metal) and Gelsemium sempervirens (plant) in cH dilution based … Read more

The Physico-chemical effects of Antim crud

Translational value In a quest to know the actions of highly diluted and agitated (potentized) potencies of Antimonium crudum the study compared the biological actions with measurable physico-chemical effects on solvatochromic dyes. The effects were seen on visible spectra of the solvatochromic dyes methylene violet (MV), a pyridinium phenolate (ET33), and a dimethylamino naphthalenone (BDN) … Read more

Tissue development and healing – Arnica does it well

Translational value Arnica is synonymous with tissue healing, but what happens at physiological level is still a matter of exploration. This study explored the effects of Arnica montana in 2c, 3c, 5c, 9c, and 15c dilutions on human macrophages to study the deeper aspects of tissue defence and repair in comparison to controls. Arnica montana at the … Read more

What does potentization do…

Translational value The potentization process may be called backbone of ultra-high dilutions and homeopathy. Its a crucial step which is supposed to bring out the dynamic and medicinal powers into action, but at the same time  the exact changes (physico-chemical) induced by potentization (trituration and succession) remains a matter of exploration.  The team explored the … Read more

Breast cancer cells are afraid of this homeopathic drug in-vitro….

Translational value Breast cancer incidence and prevalence is on rise, so does its treatment and challenges associated with the treatment. To explore the role of homeopathy in hormone-dependent and independent breast cancer the current study explored the role of different potencies of Hydrastis (Q, 1C, 2C, 30C, 200C). Cytotoxicity of the breast cancer cells (MCF … Read more

Primary dysmenorrhea – No its not Lachesis alone!

Translational value Primary dysmenorrhoea is a common yet important clinical condition as it is connected to physical, mental and social (overall health) challenges. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was undertaken to see the effect of indicated homeopathic medicines vs placebo in the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea in 128 females allocated in identical groups.. The patients … Read more

Iodium for Visceral Leishmaniasis

Translational value Leishmaniasis treatment is a challenge is many tropical countries, and the equal challenge is effective treatments and resistance cases. In the present study authors explored the effect of Iodum 30cH in the experimental visceral Leishmaniasis. The study model included both the therapeutic as well as prophylactic treatment of BALB/c mice infected with Leishmania … Read more