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Homeopathy
Presented by: - Hemant Meghwal

M.Sc. Nursing 1st yr.
INTRODUCTION
In an effort to promote primary healthcare, the World Health
Organization (WHO) recommended in 1978 that traditional (alternative)
medicine be promoted, developed and integrated wherever possible with
modern, scientific medicine, stressing the necessity to ensure respect,
recognition and collaboration among the practitioners of the various
systems concerned.
MAJOR TYPES OF CAM THERAPIES
Alternative Mind- body Biological- Manipulative Energy
medical systems interventions based therapies and body – therapies
based methods
Acupuncture Meditation Herbal therapies Tai- chi Therapeutic touch
Ayurveda Relaxation Aromatherapy Yoga Reflexology

Homeopathy Hypnosis Special diet Massage Electromagnetic
therapies therapy

Naturopathy Art, music, and Mega doses of Light therapy
dance therapy vitamins or minerals

Prayer

Imagery

Biofeedback

Spiritual
interventions
• Homeopathic medicine:-
This medical system originated in
Europe. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate
the body's ability to heal itself by giving
very small doses of highly diluted
substances that in larger doses could
produce illness or symptoms (an
approach called 'like cures like').
DEFINITION
Homeopathy is an alternative medical practice in which

extremely dilute amounts of certain natural substances are used
to treat various ailments.
Different terms used In homeopathy
• HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES - Medicines based on the principles of

homeopathy that help Improve symptoms by supporting a patient's own
natural healing response.
• MATERIA MEDICA - Literally "materials of medicine" in Latin; refers to
books that list Individual homeopathic medicines and details for use.
• DILUTION - A very small quantity of a natural substance in diluent.
• MOTHER TINCTURE -The first, standardized solution from which
homeopathic dilutions are successively made; often designated as MT or 1X
(10% original substance)
PRINCIPLES OF HOMEOPATHY
• 1. Principle is Similia Similibus Curentur, "Let likes cure

likes“.
• 2. The Single Remedy.
• 3. The Minimum Dose.
• 4. The Potentized Remedy.
1. Like cure likes
• Symptoms can be cured through medicine that creates similar
symptoms.
• For example: - cinchona gave in malaria which can produce
fever-like symptoms.
2. Principle of minimum dose
• Homeopathy is all about an active ingredient dilution.
3. Single remedy
• Individualization: - classical homeopathy is based on the principle of a

single remedy.
• That is no matter how many symptoms are experienced, only one
remedy is taken and that remedy is aimed at all these symptoms.
4. Potentized Remedy: -
Hahnemann found that even in small amount of the substance was still
capable to producing the side effects. So medication make by the
potentized method.
Benefits over the other medication therapy
1. Effective: - The effectiveness of homeopathy in recurring diseases
such as migraine, allergies, acne, autism, arthritis, asthma,
rheumatism, psoriasis, etc. is a hallmark of homeopathy.
2. Gives lasting relief: - This lasting relief is achieved because
homeopathy treats the root of the diseases. Depending on the nature
of the disease and its cause, the cure achieved by homeopathy may
last for a very long time, many times over decades or more.
3. Safe and free from side-effects: - Homeopathy is safe for
newborn babies, pregnant women, and elderly patients as well as for
those patients who have delicate health.
Sources of homeopathy medicine
Homeopathy medicine
• Argentum Nitricum:-
• This drug that is prepared from the nitrate of silver. It specifically
affects the mind causing neurotic effects. It also has curative effects on
the affectations of the nervous system, digestive system, reproductive
system, respiratory organs, musculoskeletal system, etc.
• All in all a very good drug for generalized anxiety disorders, social
and specific phobias, stress disorders, panic attacks and also for
agoraphobia.
Lycopodium clavatum
• Lycopodium is prepared from the spores of a fungus called as club
moss. It is an inert substance until it undergoes the process of
potentization to reveal its latent curative powers.
• Lycopodium is a deep acting, constitutional remedy having a very
wide sphere of action. It positively affects the mental sphere, general
nutrition, urinary system, gastrointestinal system, reproductive system,
lungs, skin, etc.
It is frequently used for the treatment of
• Generalized anxiety disorders
• Social phobia
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Urinary infections
• Dyspepsia, pneumonia,
• Liver diseases, ascites
• Skin complaints like eczema, abscesses, acne, urticaria, etc.
Silicea (Silica)
• Silica is the example of one such substance, which is chemically inert
in its natural form, but after undergoing the process of potentization it
gets transformed into a wonderful, deep acting remedy.
• Silica is one of the frequently used medicines for complaints of

anxiety disorders, depressive states, styes, chalazion, vitiligo, eczema,
lichen planus, herpes, urticaria, asthmatic bronchitis, pneumonia,
tuberculosis, trigeminal neuralgia, complaints of nails, tonsillitis, etc.
Thuja Occidentalis
• This is a drug prepared from a plant Thuja Occidentalis commonly
known as Arbor Vitae.
• Its one of the frequently indicated remedies for asthmatic bronchitis,
inveterate skin troubles and chronic stubborn skin conditions like lichen
planus, psoriasis, eczema, warts, pyoderma, etc.
• Thuja is one of the very good remedies for generalized anxiety disorders
and obsessive-compulsive neurosis.
Syphilinum
• This is a drug that is prepared from the syphilitic virus by the process
of potentization.
• It belongs to a group of homeopathic drugs called as Nosodes which
are prepared from disease products or diseased tissues. The remedy
prescribed does not contain the original drug substance in the material
form but it contains only the dynamic powers of that substance.
• Syphillinum is frequently used in the homeopathic treatment of
obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety states, vitiligo, recurrent
abscesses, osteomyelitis, trigeminal neuralgia, alcohol dependence,
rheumatic complaints, etc.
Natrum Muriaticum
• This is a wonderful example of a drug prepared from an inert
substance like common salt.
• It can effectively tackle diseases affecting the mind, skin,
gastrointestinal organs, nose, lungs, kidney, metabolism, muscles,
head, hormonal system, etc. It is one of the commonly used remedies
for acute stress disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, generalized
anxiety disorders, lichen planus, migraine, urticaria, eczema, vitiligo,
asthma, etc.
Treating Mental Problems With Homeopathy
• Bipolar Disorder- Homeopathic medicine, Belladonna is quite

effective against bipolar disorder. This is a condition in which there
are symptoms of violent behavior. For example, the patient may even
strike the person near him for no particular reason.
• Another symptom for which Belladonna works quite well is when the
patient indulges in anti-social behavior such as spitting on other
people.
• An alternative medication that is generally prescribed for symptoms
like destructive behavior and screaming is Veratrum Album.
• Schizophrenia
• Hyoscyamus Niger is the recommended homeopathic treatment for a
patient who shows symptoms of schizophrenia. The main symptom of
schizophrenia is a feeling in the patient may think that there is a plot
against him/her.
• This feeling may result in the patient avoiding everything offered to
him/her, which could potentially include medicine. Another effective
homeopathic medicine generally used for treating symptoms of
jealousy and suspicion is Lachesis.
• Depression-
• Ignatia Amara has proven to be effective for patients with depression.
This homeopathic medicine can treat symptoms such as non-
communicative behavior and dull mood along with the inability to
enjoy the company of others.
• Aurum metallicum is typically prescribed if your patients have
suicidal tendencies. Carcinosin is generally used to treat chronic and
severe forms of depression.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder-
• If a person tends to feel worried and uneasy constantly for around 6
months or more then he/she may be suffering from a generalized
anxiety disorder. A medical practitioner could provide an accurate
diagnosis. The patient may find difficulty in concentrating and falling
asleep. He/she may also get fatigued easily and have frequent urges to
urinate.
• The Homeopathic medicine, Aconitum Napellus is very effective
against Generalized Anxiety Disorder wherein the patient may also
suffer from frequent panic attacks. Trembling and palpitations
resulting from the anxiety can be controlled by the homeopathic
medicine Gelsemium Sempervirens
ROLES OF NURSE
• Helper
• Facilitator
• Practitioner
• Educator
• Coordinator
• Advocate
• Leader
• Title of the study:-Homeopathic Remedies in Psychiatric Disorders:
A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
• Purpose:- Homeopathy is a complementary and alternative medicine.

Conclusive evidence on the plausibility, efficacy, and safety of these
treatments is not currently available. Nonetheless, homeopathic
remedies (HRs) are widespread throughout the world and especially in
mental disorders. The aim is to assess the efficacy of HRs in the
treatment of mental disorders.
• Design and methods:- We performed a Medline/Embase search for
studies written in English and published from any date to October 23,
2018. All randomized controlled trials enrolling patients with any
psychiatric disorder and comparing HR with placebo, no treatment, or
other psychotropic drugs were included.
• Findings:- A total of 212 studies were screened, 9 met all selection
criteria and reported data on major depressive disorder (MDD) (n = 4),
generalized anxiety disorder (n = 1), attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (n = 2), and premenstrual syndrome/dysphoric disorder (n = 2).
Eight of 9 randomized controlled trials showed high risk of bias.
Homeopathy showed greater efficacy in MDD compared with fluoxetine,
and in premenstrual syndrome/dysphoric disorder compared with
placebo, whereas no difference emerged between homeopathy and
placebo in MDD and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
• Summary: - In this seminar, we have discussed the introduction of
homeopathy, principles of homeopathy, sources of homeopathy, benefits of
homeopathy, uses of homeopathy in psychiatric disorders, and nursing
responsibilities in homeopathy medicine.
• Conclusion: - Homeopathy became extremely popular and spread all over

world. Hanhemann's conception regarding health, disease and cure
coincides with ancient Indian philosophy: the source of health and disease
is not material but spiritual, that is, in the material life principle, which is
integrated with body and mind in the human organism. Homeopathy has
limitations; it can be used as a complementary and supplementary therapy
to allopathy and can co-exist with other modern methods.
REFERENCES
• Townsend M, Morgan K. Psychiatric mental health nursing-Concepts
of care in Evidence- Based Practice.9th ed. New Delhi: Jaypee
Brothers;2020:p150-54
• Basvanthappa B. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. 1st ed. Delhi :
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2007:240-43
• Sreevani r. “A guide to mental health and psychiatric nursing”, 4th
edition, jaypee publications; 2016, p157-163.
• Martin Kaufman, Homeopathy in America: The Rise and Fall of a
Medical Heresy (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1971), 23.
• Rotella F, Cassioli E, Falone A, Ricca V, Mannucci E. Homeopathic
Remedies in Psychiatric Disorders: A Meta-analysis of Randomized
Controlled Trials. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2020;40(3):269–75.
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Homeopathy

Presented by: - Hemant Meghwal

Ayurveda Relaxation Aromatherapy Yoga Reflexology

Homeopathy is an alternative medical practice in which

• HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES - Medicines based on the principles of

• 1. Principle is Similia Similibus Curentur, "Let likes cure

• Individualization: - classical homeopathy is based on the principle of a

• Silica is one of the frequently used medicines for complaints of

• Bipolar Disorder- Homeopathic medicine, Belladonna is quite

• Purpose:- Homeopathy is a complementary and alternative medicine.

• Conclusion: - Homeopathy became extremely popular and spread all over

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