materianovum@gmail.com
9145002463
e-ISSN: 2583-4398
logo

Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy

LoginTrack

📢 Latest Update: New special issue call for papers on "Emerging Technologies in Research" - Submit by March 31, 2026

📢 Latest Update: New special issue call for papers on "Emerging Technologies in Research" - Submit by March 31, 2026

Volume 1, Issue 1 - 2017 (January-March 2017)

Volume 1 Issue 1 Cover

Issue Details:

Volume 1 Issue 1
Published:Invalid Date

Editorial: January-March 2017

Welcome to the 2017 issue of Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy. This issue showcases the remarkable breadth and depth of contemporary research across multiple disciplines. From cutting-edge applications of machine learning in climate science to the revolutionary potential of quantum computing in drug discovery, our featured articles demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing global challenges.

We are particularly excited to present research that bridges traditional academic boundaries, reflecting our journal's commitment to fostering innovation through cross-disciplinary dialogue. The integration of artificial intelligence with environmental science, the application of blockchain technology to supply chain management, and the convergence of urban planning with smart city technologies exemplify the transformative potential of collaborative research.

As we continue to navigate an era of rapid technological advancement and global challenges, the research presented in this issue offers both insights and solutions that will shape our future. We thank our authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for their continued dedication to advancing knowledge and promoting scientific excellence.

Dr. F. F. Motiwala
Editor-in-Chief
Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy

Articles in This Issue

Showing 5 of 5 articles
Research PaperID: MNH110001Pages 1

A Case Study of Migraine

Dr. Deepak Singh

Migraine: Headache is one of the most common and difficult clinical problems in medicine.In the majority of patients the cause is trivial and reversible and a careful clinical history and examination often allows a specific diagnosis there by avoiding unnecessary investigation Prevalance of migraine usually starts after puberty and continues until late middle life. According to book of medicine Harrison 15% females & 6%males are suffering from migraine. Frequency of occurrence is more common in females as compared to male is matter of interest because of this disproportionate sex ratio. We were influenced by this information & we wanted to find out scope of homoeopathy in migraine. The case reported here is that of a migraine in 16 years male who was treated successfully with homoeopathic medicine.

MigraineHomoeopathy medicinePrevalence
24,331 views
7,248 downloads

Contributors:

 Dr. Deepak Singh
Research PaperID: MNH110002Pages 6

An Evidence Based Case Study Of Hepatitis B Infection

Prof.Dr.T. K. Kundu

Hepatitis B is systemic infection caused by hepatitis B virus with major pathology caused in liver and transmitted usually by parenteral route1. Spectrum of disease asymptomatic antigenemia chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepato cellular cancer; early phase often associated with continued symptoms of hepatitis, elaveted aminotransferase levels, presence in serum of HBe Ag and HBV DNA, and presence in liver of replicative form of HBV, later phase in some of patients may be associated with clinical and biochemical improvement, disappearance of HBe ag and HBV DNA and appearance of anti-HBe Ag in serum, and integration of HBV DNA into host hepatocyte genome2. In convetional line of treatment the cost for management is upto 3-4 lacs per annum but it is not affordable for everyone. A pilot case study was conducted in Motiwala homoeopathic medical college OPD, with the objective to reduce the viral load with homoeopathic medicine and also to study cost effectiveness of homoeopathic management in hepatitis B infection. The case was treated with Lachesis, a homoeopathic medicine reported here. This case shows the efficacy of medicine in both subjective and objective parameters without conventional medicine intervention. Materials and methods: A case is taken from homeopathic medical college OPD and prescribed on basis of totality of symptom according to law of similia. Result: In a period of 1 year the viral load of patient decreased from 1, 65, 00,000 to 4, 39, 372. Total cost expenditure over 1 year was 130 Rs. (INR). Homeopathic Medicine is the cost effective management for reduction of viral load in Hepatitis B infection. Conclusion: Homeopathic Medicine is the cost effective management for reduction of viral load in Hepatitis B infection.

Hepatitis Bviral loadhomeopathic medicine
24,573 views
7,414 downloads

Contributors:

 Prof.Dr.T. K. Kundu
Research PaperID: MNH110003Pages 12

Exploring The Remedy Relationship

Dr. Ganesh Gavhane

One of the common failures in the beginners of homoeopathy is the lack of awareness about the drug relationship. For a successful practitioner thorough knowledge of the drug relationship is very much necessary. The last taken drug affords the best indication for the next prescription. The experienced homoeopathic physician therefore gives particular attention in the examination of case to ascertaining what drug have been previously used with a view to stop their use and antidoting such as have been most influential in producing disorder, as revealed by a study of symptoms. Like that of antidote, inimical relationship is also very important to the physician, which prevents him from failures. Introduction Studying the relationship part of drugs is clinically more important. Generally, drugs are classified according to their source of origin- same botanical family or chemical groups. It is not difficult to note certain great features common to these drugs. Unusually such features are caused by common alkaloid or active principle. For example the Solanaceae family has certain alkaloid in common (Atropin, Hyoscine and Hyscymine) and their toxic effect are much alike due to this fact. Depending upon the alkaloid or its chemical contents the characters of the drugs also differ and reflects as the group symptoms. The Sanguinaria, Chelidonium and Opium though of the same family have vitally different symptomatic indications such as can only be obtained by proving.

Antidoteconcordant or compatiblecomplementaryinimicalHomoeopathydrug relationship and successful prescription
24,551 views
7,406 downloads

Contributors:

 Dr. Ganesh Gavhane
Research PaperID: MNH110004Pages 16

A Cross Sectional Study Of Visual Impairment Among The Students Of Blind School In Nasik

Prof. Dr. F. F. Motiwala, Dr. Karuna Shejwal

A pilot cross sectional study was performed to identify causes of blindness (BL) in blind school children with an aim to gather information on preventable and treatable causes of visual impairement. An informed consent from parents were obtained. Relevant ocular history and basic ocular examinations were carried. A total of 70 students were examined. The main causes of severe visual impairment and BL in the better eye of students were microphthalmos (37.14%), corneal scar (4.28%), anophthalmos (14.28%), optic nerveatrophy (7.14%), buphthalmos/glaucoma (2.85%), staphyloma (4.28%), cataract (5.71%), retinal dystrophy (2.85 %), coloboma (7.14%), etc. It was found that corneal scar, glaucoma and cataract were the prominent causes of BL among the students of blind school. Almost 38% of the students had preventable or treatable causes, indicating the need of genetical counseling and focused intervention.

Blind schoolcataractcorneal scarhereditary diseasesocular morbidityprevention of blindness
24,805 views
7,391 downloads

Contributors:

 Prof. Dr. F. F. Motiwala
,
 Dr. Karuna Shejwal
Research PaperID: MNH110005Pages 21

Homoeopathic Treatment of Primary Hypothyroidism

Dr. Mahesh Dusane

is believed to be a common health issue in India, as it is worldwide. However there is a paucity of data on the prevalence of hypothyroidism in adult population of India.[1] In India, too, a large population suffers from thyroid disorders. Previous studies reveal that almost 42 million Indians suffer from thyroid disorders. Unfortunately, awareness about the disease is extremely low. However a recent study across 8 cities of the country reveal the prevalence of around 11% in the urban population in India, with the women being 3 times more prone to the disease than men.[2] Women’s are more likely to develop hypothyroidism than men. People over the age of 60 are more commonly affected. The only known treatment for the condition in conventional medicine is requires thyroxin therapy relieves symptoms and restores ‘normal’ thyroid function. The case reported here is that of a Primary Hypothyroidism in an 18 year old girl who was treated successfully with homoeopathic medicine. The patient has been observed for more than 2 years. In these 2 years her thyroid function was accessed by investigating with thyroid function test at regular interval which showed thyronormalcy in almost all subsequent reports, this suggest that a ‘near permanent’ cure is achievable through individualised Homoeopathic treatment.

HypothyroidismHomoeopathyPrevalence in India
24,773 views
7,571 downloads

Contributors:

 Dr. Mahesh Dusane

Related Issues

Volume 9, Issue 4

2025 • 9 articles

Volume 9, Issue 3

2025 • 0 articles

Volume 9, Issue 2

2025 • 9 articles

Volume 9, Issue 1

2025 • 8 articles

Whatsapp