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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">MNH190011</article-id>
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        <article-title>A Systematic Review of Homeopathic Medicine in Treating Cold-Related  Illnesses: Pathophysiology, Challenges and Future Directions</article-title>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Jain</surname>
            <given-names>Dr Virendra</given-names>
          </name>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Maitrikar</surname>
            <given-names>Dr. Rohit D</given-names>
          </name>
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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>9</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <fpage>45</fpage>
      <lpage>51</lpage>
      <abstract>
        <p>Cold-related illnesses pose significant health challenges, particularly affecting the respiratory, 
cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems. Exposure to cold leads to bronchoconstriction, 
vasoconstriction, and immune suppression, increasing susceptibility to respiratory infections, 
cardiovascular diseases, and rheumatic conditions. Conventional treatments provide symptomatic 
relief, whereas homeopathy offers a holistic approach, addressing both the exciting cause (cold 
exposure) and constitutional susceptibility of individuals.   
This systematic review explores the pathophysiology of cold-related illnesses, their classification 
under the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and homeopathic therapeutic strategies. 
Key remedies such as Aconitum Napellus, Rhus Toxicodendron, Dulcamara, and Gelsemium are 
frequently indicated based on repertorial data. The review also highlights the role of exciting 
causes in homeopathic case-taking, repertorial rubrics related to cold exposure, and Materia 
Medica references.   
Despite its clinical application, homeopathic treatment of cold-related illnesses lacks large-scale, 
systematic validation. Most studies are case-based rather than randomized controlled trials (RCTs), 
underscoring the need for standardized trials with well-defined protocols. Future research should 
focus on RCTs comparing homeopathy with conventional treatments, developing clinical 
guidelines, and investigating the molecular mechanisms of homeopathic dilutions in cold-induced 
conditions. This study aims to contribute to evidence-based homeopathic practice for managing 
cold-related illnesses.</p>
      </abstract>
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        <kwd>Cold-related illnesses</kwd>
        <kwd>homeopathy</kwd>
        <kwd>respiratory infections</kwd>
        <kwd>cardiovascular 
complications</kwd>
        <kwd>musculoskeletal disorders</kwd>
        <kwd>holistic medicine</kwd>
        <kwd>alternative treatment.</kwd>
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