Dr. Swati Patil

Psoriasis is a common, chronic and non-infectious skin disease characterized by well defined slightly raised, dry erythematous macules with silvery scales and typical extensor distribution. Objective: The effect of homoeopathic treatment in cases of psoriasis studied in age group 10-60 for 6 months. Prevalence of psoriasis in both males and females. Design: A Retrospective observational study. Psoriasis Area Severity Index scale (PASI) were used for evaluating cases. Material and method: 45 patients were selected for the present study on the basis of clinical sign and symptoms of psoriasis. To assess the cases improvement psoriasis area severity index scale were applied. The study include patient taking treatment from 2018.Result: Homeopathic medicine were found to reduce the PASI score in patient. Conclusion: Hence, homoeopathic medicine is effective in psoriasis when studied in age group 10- 60 in both sexes. Out of 45 cases 91% cases are improving, 6.66% cases are not improved and 2.2% cases are improved.

Chronic diseases have a gradual onset, slow progress, derange the living organism in their own peculiar manner, if not treated. These cases need a series of medicines in order to restore the health and general wellbeing of the patient. Hence second prescription is utmost important in chronic diseases hence, practical knowledge related to it must be obtained by every homeopathic physician. The MONARCH is a tool used to evaluate the likelihood of causal attribution of homeopathic treatment to clinical outcome. Objective: To understand the clinical utility, effect and frequency of different varieties of second prescription along with the use of MONARCH tool. Design: This is a case series study of chronic diseases to understand the utility, effect and frequency of second prescription using MONARCH tool for evaluation of cases. Materials and methods: 45 cases with chronic diseases were studied from OPD over a period of 6 months, the response of the patient to first prescription was analysed and second prescription was made, evaluation of outcome and treatment was done using MONARCH and the utilityand frequency of each type of second prescription was studied.Result:There was improvement in 41 cases out of 45 cases with MONARCH score above 6 and repetition of the same medicine [115 times], was observed to be the most frequently type followed by placebo, [ 88 times] and change of potency [29 times], change of remedy [14 times], complimentary remedy [7 times] and intercurrent remedy [3 times] respectively.

ABSTRACT Homesickness is known as “mini grief”. It is defined as “a negative emotional state primarily due to separation from home and attachment of persons, characterized by a longing for home and with difficulties in adjusting to the new place. Objective: To evaluate the impact of most similar homoeopathic medicines in treatment of after effects of homesickness. Materials and methods: A prospective study was carried out within the duration of 6 months at Motiwala National Homoeopathic Medical College, Nashik. Patients between 19-25 years of age staying away from home for study, were screened with john archer et al, 1998 questionnaire scale. The most similar medicines after case taking and repertorization were prescribed and followed up for 6 months. Outcome for treatment was assessed with before and after questionnaire provided. Result: After analyzing 45 patients, 6 cases (13%) were improved, 36 cases (80%) are improving and 3 cases (7%) were not improved. This research concluded that homoeopathic individualized medicines are effective in treatment of ailments from homesickness in professional course students. Significant difference (t-0.05=2.014, < t=17.2) using paired t-test was observed at the end of study. Natrum muriaticum, pulsatilla, phosphorus, ignatia were found to be the most useful medicines in treating after effects of homesickness. Conclusion: This study conclude that individualized homoeopathic medicines are effective in cases of ailments from homesickness.

Stress affects most population emotionally as well as physically. Sources of stress includes academics, occupational, financial, social and physiological changes. Sometimes stress persist in spite of resources, regular relaxation practices. Objective: To screen the youth for analyzing various sources and levels of their stress. Materials and Method: By using ISMA stress questionnaire. Results: The common causes of stress were: academic stress- 17 cases (37.77%); career stress - 8 cases (17.77%); familial stress - 8 cases (17.77%); assumed responsibility stress - 2 cases (4.44%); stress related to relationships & past events- 9 cases (20%); stress about health- 1 case (2.22%). Which shows the academic stress is present more in youths. Conclusion: Once identifying the stressors in day to day life, by choice of integrated mode of therapy like homoeopathy, counseling etc. one can reduce the levels of stress. Mechanism to cope up with such stress will improve the functioning ability of the youth which will be having great impact on their productivity.

Buffaloes share 44.1% of milk production in Maharashtra. Jafarabadi breed is highly rendered breed in western Maharashtra.(1) Lactation period in buffalo ranges from 295 to 300 days. Genetic and non-genetic factors affect lactation efficiency in buffalo.(2) National action plan of dairy development vision 2022 aims increase milk productivity throughout country. But we are facing challenges like low productivity of bovine and lack of preventive action against adulteration of milk and use of synthetic steroids as galactagogue i.e., oxytocin. It causes various deleterious effects like decrease fertility of cattle, excessive hemorrhage. The aim of this study was to observe effectiveness of Urtica urens 6C in increasing milk quantity in lactating Jafarabadi Buffaloes For 6 months from the same stable. Using cluster sampling technique, a sample of 30 healthy lactating, Jafarabadi buffaloes who had not yet received oxytocin injections were studied for 6 months. Pilot study for 15 days capturing the yield before administration of the medicine. For a total of six months, 15-day admission cycles of the medication and a placebo were repeated. After analyzing all data in SPSS, the results indicate that Urtica urens 6C is effective in boosting lactation efficiency in lactating Jafarabadi buffaloes

"Heels fissures," another name for cracked heels, are a quite common foot condition.[1] In this study an attempt has been made to study the effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Graphites30 and Individualized homeopathic medicines in the cases of cracked heel in age group of 18-70 years. Aim & Objective:1] To Study Effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Graphites30 and Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in cracked heel in age group of 18-70 years. 2] To find out the most commonly prescribed Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in cracked heel. Material & Method: 30 samples with cracked heels were consider according our inclusion criteria and divided into two group: Experimental group was given Graphites30 while control group was given individualized homeopathic medicines and “SPSG Scale” was utilized for treatment assessment. Participants with a history of diabetes, hypothyroidism, taking steroid treatment, Pregnant and lactating women were excluded. Result: By using Unpaired t test calculated t value (-1.6345) which was less than table value of t (2.05) hence Null hypothesis is accepted. Conclusion: In these study Individualized Homeopathic Medicines (5.26) shows more improvement in cases cracked heel than Graphites30 (7.06) on the basis of “SPSG Scale” (Six Point Special Grading Scale)

Pica = magpie, pica disorder is characterized by an appetite pattern and craving for non- nutritive substances. Pica usually does not exhibit any dangerous situations but at times can create complications. Pica clinical manifestation varies greatly and may be linked to the particular features of the substances consumed and its subsequent complications. For mild to moderate case of pica, individualized homoeopathic medicines can be prescribed. Here in, we conducted a study to identify the efficacy of individualized homoeopathic medicines in treating pica for the age group 5-40 years. Out of 45 cases assessed on the basis of PARDI and CGI scale, 40 cases responded to the individualized homoeopathic medicine.

Aim: To Evaluate the effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Helonias Dioica 30 and Individualized Homeopathic Medicine in Chronic Low Back Pain of age group between 13 to 60 years using Defense Veterans Pain Rating Scale. Objective: To study the effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Helonias Dioica 30 in Chronic Low Back Pain for age group 13-60years and to identify the most indicated Homeopathic Medicine in cases of Chronic Low Back Pain. Materials And Methods: The Randomized Control Trial, includes 46 cases of chronic Low Back Pain, out of which 23 were in experimental group receiving Heloias Dioica 30CH, and 23 were in control group receiving Individualized Homoeopathic medicine. Result: According to reliability of Defense Veterans Pain Rating Scale) DVPRS from group N1(23 cases): 36.95% cases improved, 60.86% cases were improving, and 2.17% case not improved. Since the calculated value of t (10.9547) is greater than table value of t (2.08), Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine is more effective than Helonias Dioica 30 in Chronic Low Back pain for age group 13 -60 years.

Background: Anaemia in females of reproductive age are at high risk. Objective: The objective of this study is compare the effectiveness of Individualized Homoeopathic medicine along with Ferrum phos 6X and Lecithin 12C alone in treatment of anemia and secondary objective is to find out common causes of anemia. Materials and Methods: Comparative study was done for 6months and sample were taken from Motiwala Hospital OPD and Medical camps through Simple random Sampling technique 46 sample size were selected according to our inclusion criteria (females of 13 to 49 years of age, Hb ranging from 7 to 12gm/dl, patient who have given consent and who have fulfilled the criteria for questionnaire) and complete blood count was done. The sample were divided into two, Group A were given Individualized homoeopathic medicine along with Ferrum phos 6X and Ferrum phos 6X was repeated in every follow up. Group B was given Lecithin 12C and it was repeated in alternate follow up. After 6 follow ups again complete blood count was done and result were formed accordingly. Results: 135 patients were screened and out of which 46 sample size was selected, the calculated t value 2.20 significantly exceeds the table t value 2.02. Hence it was considered that the study is statistically significant. Among 46 cases of anemia, the most common cause was nutritional deficiency due to improper dietary intake (36 cases, 78.26%) followed by recurrent infection (5 cases, 10.87%), heavy menstrual bleeding (4 cases, 8.70%) and hemorrhoids (1 case, 2.17%).. Conclusion: Hence we concluded that both individualized homeopathic medicine with Ferrum phos 6X and Lecithin 12C are effective in treating anemia, but their impact is unequal. The combination of homeopathic medicine with Ferrum phos 6X showed significantly better improvement in anemia compared to Lecithin 12C.

Recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are highly prevalent among school-aged children and significantly impact health, attendance, and quality of life. This prospective case series assesses the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic treatment in reducing the severity of URTIs using the Jackson Scoring System. Forty-five children aged 5–15 years with recurrent URTIs were evaluated using Jackson scores before treatment and after a 6-month follow-up period. Individualized homeopathic remedies were prescribed based on symptom totality. Comparative analysis demonstrated a meaningful reduction in Jackson scores posttreatment, indicating improvement in URTI severity. The study suggests that individualized homeopathic medicine may provide symptomatic relief and decrease infection burden in children with recurrent URTIs.