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Volume 7, Issue 3 - 2023 (July-September 2023)

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Volume 7 Issue 3
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Editorial: July-September 2023

Welcome to the 2023 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 11 of 11 articles
Research PaperID: MNH370002Pages 53-56

Physicochemical Relation of the Homoeopathic drug Harpagophytum Procumbens

Dr. Yogeshwari Gupta, Dr. Stuti Rastogi

Harpagophytum Procumbens is one of rarely used drug in homoeopathic system of treatment. The homoeopathic medicine has anti inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has a strong bitter taste which tones up the digestive system and improves the absorption of food. It is used for pain in joints, tendons and muscles, which aggravates with change of weather. It also helps in relieving pain in the lower back, hip and knee.

Harpagophytumharpagoquinonelow back pain
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 Dr. Yogeshwari Gupta
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 Dr. Stuti Rastogi
Research PaperID: MNH370004Pages 1-6

To find the effectiveness of Homoeopathic Medicines in Reducing the duration intensity and frequency in attacks of Migraine and assessing the improvement in quality of life in the age group 15-60 years.

Miss. Srushti Gosavi,, Miss. Nehal Bhanushali, Miss. Roshni Pathan

Migraine is a neurological disease which usually causes a pulsating, throbbing headache on one side of the head. The pain may be extremely bad and hurt so much that a person may have a hard time following his routine. Not every person who is diagnosed with migrane suffers with headache. There are different kinds of migraines, and some do not cause a headache but do have symptoms. Most migraines cause headache and nausea and might make the person dizzy or very sensitive to bright lights or loud noises. Some people have "auras" before a migraine starts, which means their vision becomes different. Patients may see funny patterns, have blurry vision, or may not be able to see at all. Other senses can change before or during a migraine, and the patient may sense funny smells or tastes. Migraines can last for a long time. Migraines usually last between four and 72 hours. Modern medicine doesn’t know the cause of onset of this disorder hence cannot figure out a curative treatment for the same. Objectives: To improve the quality of life of patients suffering from migraine after homoeopathic prescription and to study the efficacy of homoeopathic medicines in cases of migraine. Materials and methods: The study is a case series was carried out in 45 patients within the age group of 15 to 60 years suffering from migraine fitting the inclusion criteria were prescribed individualized homoeopathic medicines for migraine and followed for a period of 6 months. The outcome assessment was done by scores before and after treatment. Result: At the end of the study it was observed that out of 45 patients, 37 patients improved (82%). The average age of the patients taken into consideration was 28.9 which is mostly the age where people are at their peak of career and need to be as productive as possible. Migraine limits their productivity to a great extent, usually more than 50%. Out of the 45 cases studied, only 12 were males (27%) and 33 patients were females (73%), hence the prevalence was more in females than males. The commonest used medicines were Natrum mur, Ignitia, Pulsatilla, Nux vomica and Arsenic album. Conclusion: There is a broad scope of homoeopathy in the treatment of migraine in improvement of quality of life by reducing the intensity, duration, and frequency of episodes.

HomoeopathyMigraineQuality of life.
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Contributors:

 Miss. Srushti Gosavi,
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 Miss. Nehal Bhanushali
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 Miss. Roshni Pathan
Research PaperID: MNH370005Pages 57-60

Survey Report on Quality of Maternal and Child Health Care in Area of Shivaji Nagar, Satpur, Nashik

Dr. Sharmila Roy, Dr. Swanand Shukla, Dr. Vaishali Zodgekar, Dr. Gokul Aher, Dr. Sanjay Rakibe

Maternal and Child Health Care is to protect and promote the Health of Mother and Child. Health of mother before, during, after the delivery plays a vital role in Maternal Mortality Rate. Education and implication of proper nutrition, family planning and vaccination may help to reduce the maternal and children mortality rate. The event aimed to assess the health status of mothers and children in the community while providing essential medical services to improve their well-being.

Mother Child Health CareVaccinationFamily Planning
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Contributors:

 Dr. Sharmila Roy
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 Dr. Swanand Shukla
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 Dr. Vaishali Zodgekar
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 Dr. Gokul Aher
,
 Dr. Sanjay Rakibe
Research PaperID: MNH370006Pages 61-68

Report on Community Health Service / Medical Camp (DHCS)

Author 1

A community health service camp was organized on 14th April 2023 at Maruti Mandir, Dhruv Nagar, and MNHMC Hospital, Nashik, coordinated by the Departments of Human Physiology & Biochemistry and Pathology. The primary objective was screening for anemia and providing basic diagnostic services to the local population. Faculty members, along with I and II BHMS students, actively participated in the program. The camp began with a prayer, followed by systematic screening using Google forms prepared by IV BHMS students during their weekly surveys. A total of 353 responses were collected, and 27 patients benefitted from blood investigations including hemoglobin estimation and blood grouping. The initiative not only provided essential healthcare services to the community but also offered students practical exposure to public health activities, patient interaction, and diagnostic procedures. The camp highlighted the importance of early detection of anemia and community-based health interventions in improving public health outcomes.

Community Health ServiceMedical CampAnemia ScreeningBlood InvestigationPublic HealthBHMS Students+4 more
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 Author 1
Research PaperID: MNH370007Pages 7-14

Drug Proving in Homoeopathy, an essential component in Health Care Management

Dr. Varsha U.Dharane, Dr. Mrs. Rita Kundu, Dr. Suhail Sheikh, Dr. Vishal Nimbhore, Dr. Sonali Rohom

‘Drug Proving' is a method, unique to Homoeopathy where the pathogenesis of a drug is evolved through its trials on apparently Healthy Human Provers. Drug proving is the process of acquiring knowledge of instruments intended for the cure of natural disease (Aphorism - 105)5 Objective: To find out the pathogenetic effects of an Araucaria Columnaris on healthy human beings. Methodology: Randomised double blind placebo controlled study. It is recommended to have at least 50 provers who can complete the total duration. The provers divided into 2 group one medicinal group (Araucaria Columnaris) which consist 25 provers and another placebo group with 25 provers. Record were maintained of both group, then the analysis was done and characteristic symptoms of Araucaria Columnaris were identified. Result:Since only one prover from medicinal group experienced symptom out of 25 provers. Therefore, we rejected alternate hypothesis. Conclusion: As only 2 provers showed few symptoms, from which one prover was from placebo group and another one was from medicinal group which experienced few symptoms which were not so prominent to be considered as pathogenic symptoms of Araucaria columnaris 3X. So we concluded that Araucaria columnaris 3X does not give pathogenic symptoms on healthy human being of both sexes.

Drug provingAraucaria ColumnarisPlacebohealthy human being
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Contributors:

 Dr. Varsha U.Dharane
,
 Dr. Mrs. Rita Kundu
,
 Dr. Suhail Sheikh
,
 Dr. Vishal Nimbhore
,
 Dr. Sonali Rohom
Research PaperID: MNH370008Pages 15-25

Management of simple Myopia with Homoeopathic Medicine Ruta Graveolens 30 in the age group of 8 – 30 years in both sexes- A Randomized control trial

Dr. Mita Gharte, Dr. G.B.Prasad, Dr. Subhash Yadav, Dr. Smitha Nair, Dr. Vaishali Zodgekar, Dr. Ashwini Aher, Dr. Noozat Shaikh, Int. Brijesh Trivedi, Int. Deep Mandali, Int. Shraddha Tare

Increased incidences of myopia, especially in Asian countries, have been attributed to excess near work. Topical use of Atropine was effective in controlling myopia but has got side effects and rebound effects after stopping the treatment. Myopia treatment has come a long way from glasses/contact lenses to advanced minimally invasive refractive procedures and tremendous improvement in technology and increased dependence on digital devices, control of myopia progression remains a big challenge. Homoeopathy mentions Ruta graveolens (Ruta) 30 for myopia with its action on accommodation. Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of Ruta Graveolens 30 in terms of static, reducing, or improvingvisual acuity in cases of simple myopia in the age group of 8-30 yrs. in both sexes. Materials and Methods: A total of 320 subjects were screened by Dioptric Test and Vision acuity by Snellen chart, 52 subjects who were diagnosed to have simple myopia were divided into 2 groups by Lottery method sampling, where one group was treated with Ruta graveolens 30 and another group with Placebo, out of 52 subjects 6 subjects were dropped during follow-up. 46 cases of simple myopia from the aged 8–30 years were studied by randomised control method. before the study symptoms were recorded according to the Myopic questionnaire, Dioptric Test and Vision acuity. For the study group Ruta 30 and for the Control group Placebo was given in BD oral dose for 1 day & repeated after every 15 days for 3 months, thereafter, treatment was discontinued. After stopping treatment again symptoms were recorded. Design: This is a randomized, single-blinded, experimental study. Results: Before the study, the mean of the study group was -2.11 D (Right eye) -1.72 D (Left eye), while in the placebo group -2.23D (Right eye) -1.95 D (Left Eye). The difference in means between the two groups of -0.12 (Right eye) and -0.23 (Left Eye). In Dioptric Test, marked improvement was seen in 14 (60.86%) subjects in the study group where the average reduction in dioptric number was -0.75 D, and in 3 (13.04%) subjects’ Dioptric number was static but in 6 (26.08%) subjects no improvement was seen. In visual acuity, 9 (39.13%) subjects show mark improvement with a reduction in visual acuity by 6/3, and 12 (52.17%) subjects show static numbers whereas 2 (8.69%) subjects show an increase in Visual acuity. The mean change after 3 months was 1.91 (Right Eye) and -1.65 (Left Eye) inthe Ruta group and 1.91(Right Eye) and -1.65 (Left Eye) in the placebo group respectively and the difference in their means of -0.34 (Right eye) -0.61 (Left Eye). Conclusion: The results of this study show that the use of Ruta 30 in BD orally dose for 1 day & repetition after every 15 days for 3 months has reduced significantly Myopic progression as compared to the Placebo Group.

Simple myopiaHomoeopathyRuta graveolens.
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Contributors:

 Dr. Mita Gharte
,
 Dr. G.B.Prasad
,
 Dr. Subhash Yadav
,
 Dr. Smitha Nair
,
 Dr. Vaishali Zodgekar
,
 Dr. Ashwini Aher
,
 Dr. Noozat Shaikh
,
 Int. Brijesh Trivedi
,
 Int. Deep Mandali
,
 Int. Shraddha Tare
Research PaperID: MNH370009Pages 69-71

Report of Antiragging Awareness Program

Author 1

An Antiragging Awareness Program was conducted on 13th September 2023 at the Zobie Motiwala Auditorium, coordinated by the Departments of Physiology and Pediatrics. The session was addressed by Dr. A.F. Motiwala, Chairman of the Anti-Ragging Committee, and Mrs. Jyoti Amane, Police Inspector, Women Security Cell, Nashik Division. A total of 186 students from I and III BHMS participated. The program included documentary presentations, interactive discussions, and motivational talks highlighting the psychological, social, and legal consequences of ragging. Speakers emphasized that ragging is a punishable crime, the importance of reporting incidents immediately, and the need to foster a ragging-free environment conducive to learning. The initiative successfully raised awareness among students, reinforced institutional commitment to zero tolerance against ragging, and encouraged proactive measures for prevention.

Antiragging AwarenessRagging PreventionStudent SafetyBHMS StudentsLegal ConsequencesAnti-Ragging Committee+2 more
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 Author 1
Research PaperID: MNH370010Pages 39-48

Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Medicines in the treatment of Different types of Warts - a case series study

Dr. Sachin Bhalerao, Dr. Swanand Shukla, Dr. Khozem Lokhandwala, Dr. Ajay Valke, Dr. Sharmila Roy, Dr. Deepali Paraskar, Dr. Gitanjalee Pawar

As we know, skin is the mirror of the soul! This understanding forms the basis of homeopathic management of skin disorders. In modern medicine, warts are understood to be caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus. Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) under the Papillomavirus family are common agents for producing skin warts in adults; as well as in children, throughout the globe. As a principle, homeopathic treatment is based on understanding of the patient as a whole. Homeopathic science believes the there is an internal propensity to diseases along with external virulence. Warts can be categorised under local maladies which signify those changes and ailments that appear on the external parts of the body and as mentioned in aph. 189 and aph. 193, local maladies cannot arise persist or even grow worse without some internal cause. So, for the treatment of these affections, an internal medicine should be selected on the basis of totality of symptoms. Chronic diseases are classified into three main categories of miasms, namely, psora (itch), sycosis (condyloma), and syphilis (chancre or bubo). Warts come under sycosis miasm.The ultimate goal of every homoeopathic prescriber should be to achieve the cure by any mean but cure should always be based on the fundamentals of homoeopathy and regulations of organon of medicine. Objectives: To find out the commonest type of wart prevalent and to find out the common homoeopathic remedies prescribed for warts.

WartsHuman papillomavirusesskin disordershomoeopathy
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Contributors:

 Dr. Sachin Bhalerao
,
 Dr. Swanand Shukla
,
 Dr. Khozem Lokhandwala
,
 Dr. Ajay Valke
,
 Dr. Sharmila Roy
,
 Dr. Deepali Paraskar
,
 Dr. Gitanjalee Pawar
Research PaperID: MNH370011Pages 49-52

Homoeopathic Management of Bronchial Asthma: A Literature Review

Dr.Smita Singh

Bronchial asthma is a chronic, heterogeneous respiratory disorder characterized by airway inflammation, hyper-responsiveness, and variable airflow limitation. It remains a significant global health burden, affecting both adults and children, with prevalence steadily increasing over decades. Conventional management relies on bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and oxygen therapy, yet long-term control remains challenging. Homoeopathy approaches asthma by addressing both exciting and fundamental causes, often linked to chronic miasmatic backgrounds such as psoric and sycotic origins. Individualized homoeopathic remedies—including Arsenicum album, Blatta americana, Ipecacuanha, and Kali carbonicum—are prescribed based on susceptibility, clinical presentation, and underlying predisposition. While research evidence is limited, observational studies suggest potential benefits of homoeopathy in reducing exacerbations and improving quality of life. This review highlights the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, conventional treatment, and homoeopathic perspectives on asthma management, emphasizing the need for further clinical trials to establish efficacy and integration into holistic care.

Bronchial AsthmaHomoeopathyMiasmatic BackgroundAirway InflammationIndividualized TreatmentChronic Disease Management+4 more
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Contributors:

 Dr.Smita Singh
Research PaperID: MNH370013Pages 72-79

Report of Capacity Building & Continuing Medical Education (CME) Module 1 for Organon of Medicine & Homoeopathic Philosophy

Author 1

The Capacity Building and Continuing Medical Education (CME) Module 1 for Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy was conducted from 21 August to 26 August 2023 at Zobie Motiwala Auditorium under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of AYUSH, Government of India. The program brought together Organon faculty members from across India with a total participation of 28 delegates. The six day academic event aimed to strengthen the teaching skills, philosophical understanding, and clinical application of homoeopathic principles among educators. The inauguration was marked by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by distinguished dignitaries including MUHS Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Milind Nikumbh and senior faculty members. The CME module included a series of structured academic sessions, value empowerment programs, hands on training activities, pretest and posttest evaluations, and interactive discussions. The topics covered included the history of medicine, life and contributions of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann and other stalwarts of homoeopathy, the relationship between homoeopathic philosophy and various medical subjects, evolution of the Organon of Medicine, and the application of logic and philosophy in homoeopathy. Experts from different institutions delivered lectures and guided activities to enhance pedagogical competence and academic integration among homoeopathic disciplines. In addition to academic enrichment, recreational and cultural activities were organized to encourage interaction among delegates. The CME concluded with a valedictory session where participants shared their experiences and certificates were distributed. The program successfully enhanced knowledge, teaching methodologies, and collaborative learning among homoeopathic faculty members.

Homoeopathic PhilosophyOrganon of MedicineContinuing Medical EducationCapacity BuildingAYUSHHomoeopathy Education+2 more
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 Author 1
Research PaperID: MNH370014Pages 47-50

Homoeopathy and Cancer: An Alternative Approach towards the path of Healing

Dr.Yogeshwari Gupta, Dr.Stuti Rastogi

Homoeopathy is a holistic system of medicine rooted on the principle of “Similia Similibus Curentur”. It has gained attention for its potential therapeutic benefits. It offers a holistic approach that addresses both the physical symptoms and emotional well-being of individuals. While this alternative approach of healing has been explored in various health contexts, a notable gap remains in understanding its application in the realm of cancer care. This review seeks to fill this void by exploring the broader landscape of homoeopathy’s principles and applications. Through a critical examination of existing research and evidence, it aims to offer valuable insights into the potential role of homoeopathy as a complementary approach in cancer care and symptomatic relief. This review underscores the need for further research and a more nuanced understanding of homoeopathy’s place in healthcare, particularly in the context of cancer patients and their well being.

CancerHomoeopathyTherapeuticVital force
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Contributors:

 Dr.Yogeshwari Gupta
,
 Dr.Stuti Rastogi

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