What is Homoeopathy ?
Homoeopathy is one of the scientific systems of medicine based on
the Principle "Similia Similibus Curentur" which means,
" let likes be treated by likes". Dr. Samuel Hahnemann,
a German Physician enunciated this Principle. It is proved that
the medicine which can cause a set of symptoms on healthy human
beings can cure the same symptoms in diseased patients. This concept
is similar to the "Samam Samenah Shanthi" concept of Indian
thought.
How do Homoeopathic medicines work ?
The Homoeopathic medicines are dynamised by way of diluting and
succession crude drug substance to activate its inherent properties.
By this way the original drug substance is reduced to extremely
to low quantity. Homoeopaths postulate that these medicines act
on the immune system of the individuals and thereby strengthen it
so as to enable the body to fight illness.
Is Homoeopathic medicine act slow ?
It is unfortunately a false impression that homoeopathic medicines
act slow. One of the reasons for such a miss - conception could
be due to the fact that in spite of its tremendous potential to
cure common acute aliments, Homoeopathy is being widely used for
treatment of chronic, uncommon ailments. It is considered good only
when common ailment becomes uncommonly troublesome and chronic,
or when there is a difficult condition, which defies conventional
treatment or there is a proposed surgical treatment which is unavoidable
. Naturally, these conditions will take some time to be cured. Even
then, by its effectiveness and successes, it has earned good reputation
and patronage. The use of these medicines in Government dispensaries
in various localities has proved their quick effect where 90 % of
patients come only for acute problems like diarrhea, fever, cough,
cold and pains Source; Myths and Facts (CCRH Publication)
Can Homoeopathy treat any thing and every thing ?
Like any other systems of medicine, Homoeopathy has its own limitations.
Through Homoeopathy, any ailment acute or chronic, local or general
can be treated excerpt diseases where surgery is unavoidable. Some
of the so called surgical problems like enlarged tonsils, sinusitis,
piles, fistula, kidney stone etc, in its early stages could be treated
with Homoeopathic medicines to a large extent. Source; Myths and
Facts. (CCRH Publication)
Is Homoeopathy first aggravates the disease and then improves
?
It does not happen to all cases and always, if the chosen remedy
matches the patient’s need. But if repeated more than the
need, it often increases the complaints, but it would subside on
its own as soon as medicine is withdrawn.
Are there any deictic restrictions while taking these medicines
?
It is myth regarding restriction in diet like onion, garlic, perfume,
paan (beetle leaf) and tobacco. These medicines have been used on
patients who are habituated to coffee and betel. IT ALWAYS ACTS.
But with certain medicines when given, such restrictions are must.
Otherwise the action may be nullified. Asking not to use paan, or
cigarette are on the other hand are safe and healthy restrictions.
Is it a fact that Homoeopathic medicines have no side effects
?
It is a fact that homoeopathic medicines have no side effects. The
term ‘side affects’ of a medicine comes from modern
pharmacology. These drugs are aimed at one area of the body such
as the cardiovascular system, the gut, the kidneys, etc. Though
they have a primary area of action, they also effect other areas
of the body. If these effects are undesirable, they are known as
adverse side effects. Homoeopathic medicines are not employed against
one particular area or organ of the body. The homoeopathic remedy
is chosen because it matches as closely as possible with the totality
of symptoms of the patient. Side effects, such as tissue destruction,
do not occur under Homoeopathy.
What is the Quality Control in Homoeopathy ?
Success of Homoeopathic practice depends on the availability of
quality drugs. The manufacture and sale of Homoeopathic drugs is
regulated under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
by the Govt. of India.
Who lays down the standards of Homoeopathic Drugs ?
The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee was established in 1962
in India to lay down the standards for the Homoeopathic drugs. Worked
out standards are released by the Ministry of Health and Family
welfare in the form of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India. Six
such volumes have been published.
What is Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory ?
The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory was established in the
year 1975 in India. It is a standard setting-cum-drug testing laboratory
at a national level. It has been declared as Drug Testing Laboratory
for the purpose of quality control. It combines contemporary advanced
technology with indigenous know how and needs.
What is regulatory mechanism for Homoeopathic medical education
and practice ?
The Central Council of Homoeopathy is a body corporate established
under the provisions of "Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973"
to maintain Central Register of Homoeopathy and matters connected
therewith. This Council is responsible for maintaining the minimum
standards of education in Homoeopathy.
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