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        <journal-title>Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="publisher">Materia Novum</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">2583-4398</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">MNH180002</article-id>
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        <article-title>Navigating Anaesthesia with Homoeopathy: A Holistic Approach  to Perioperative Care</article-title>
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          <name>
            <surname>Rastogi</surname>
            <given-names>Dr. Stuti</given-names>
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      <pub-date pub-type="epub" iso-8601-date="2026-04-03">
        <month>04</month>
        <day>03</day>
        <year>2026</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>8</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <elocation-id>6</elocation-id>
      <abstract>
        <p>This article explores the evolving discourse on the integration of homoeopathic 
system of medicine in perioperative care, focusing on the holistic management of 
patients throughout the surgical journey. Rooted in Samuel Hahnemann’s 
principles of individualized treatment and stimulation of the body’s healing 
mechanisms, homoeopathy operates on the premise that “like cures like.” 
Contemporary applications include addressing preoperative anxiety with 
medicines such as Aconitum napellus and Gelsemium sempervirens, and utilizing 
Arnica montana for its reputed anti-inflammatory properties during the 
intraoperative phase. The optimization of intraoperative comfort through 
homeopathy is discussed, highlighting the potential benefits of Arnica montana 
in minimizing side effects. Postoperative recovery involves holistic pain 
management using medicines like Hypericum perforatum for nerve pain and 
Staphysagria for wound healing. The integration of homoeopathy with 
conventional anaesthesia, supported by medicine like Avena sativa for sedation, 
showcases a comprehensive approach to enhance patient well-being. It is 
concluded that further more comprehensive research is warranted to explore the 
role of homoeopathic medicines in perioperative care.</p>
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        <kwd>Homoeopathy</kwd>
        <kwd>Perioperative Care</kwd>
        <kwd>Anaesthesia</kwd>
        <kwd>Patient-Centric 
Care</kwd>
        <kwd>Holistic Approach</kwd>
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