The
following are some examples of
the latest research being conducted
in Europe into the efficacy of
Homotoxicology for treating a broad
range of conditions.
Acute Lower Back Pain
A homeopathic gel Spiroflor SRL was shown to be effective in treating
lower back pain. A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind comparative clinical
trial was carried out at general practices in Bristol and Manchester, UK, to
investigate the efficacy and safely of a homeopathic gel for treating acute
lower back pain. One hundred and sixty one participants were randomly
given either a Homeopathic Spiroflor SRL gel or Cremor
Capsici Compositium FNA ointment. Pain reduction was evaluated using a visual
analogue scale, noting any adverse side effects.
Both medications were found to be equally effective, but the gel was better tolerated.
Stam
C., et al. (2001). The efficacy and safety of a homeopathic gel in the treatment
of acute low back pain: a multi-centre, randomised, double-blind comparative
clinical trial. British Homeopathic Journal. (90):21-28.
Childhood Fevers
Viburcol N suppositories
were found to be as effective as Paracetamol/Acetaminophen for
the management of feverish infections
in children. 767 children with
acute feverish infection were treated
with either Viburcol (n
= 361) or Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
(n = 406) for a period of 1-3 days.
Both groups exhibited clinically
relevant improvements in body temperature,
malaise and severity of acute infection
as evidenced by symptoms of restlessness
and fever. In over 90% of cases,
efficacy and tolerability were rated ‘good’ to ‘very
good’. The study concluded Viburcol
N suppositories is a safe and
effective alternative in efficacy
to Paracetamol/Acetaminophen.
Muller-Krampe et al. (2003). Symptomatic
treatment of acute feverish infections
with a modern Homeopathy medication. Biological
Therapy. (3):6-11.
Immunology
Homotoxicology-prepared plant extract
was shown to increase cell proliferation
of human cutaneous fibroblasts in vitro.
According to Homotoxicology, illness
is defined as an overload of the
connective tissue matrix with toxic
substances, the homotoxins. Fibroblasts
are the local cells of this matrix
and produce and modulate the composition
of the extra cellular matrix (ECM)
in every organ. In order to support
elimination of the homotoxins from
the connective tissue matrix, complex
homeopathic medicines were developed. A
study carried out at the Institute
for Anatomy II, University Hamburg-Eppendorf,
Germany, investigated the effect
of 17 potentiated plant extracts,
which are components of some antihomotoxic
remedies, on the cell proliferation
of human cutaneous fibroblasts (F54). Cell
proliferation of the F54 cells was
measured by a colorimetric XTT-based
assay kit. Six of the tested
agents had no effect on the cell
proliferation of fibroblasts; 11
plant extracts had a dose-dependent
inhibitory effect on cell proliferation.
The authors concluded that the plant
extracts might modulate the composition
of the ECM via the inhibitory effect
on fibroblast cell growth.
Valentiner U. et al (2003). Effect
of homeopathic plant extract on
cell proliferation on fibroblasts
in vitro. Forsch
Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd. 122-7.
Osteoarthritis
Zeel compositum N was
found to be as effective as COX
2 inhibitors in treating osteoarthritis.
From 592 participants with mild
osteoarthritis of the knee, 323
received Zeel comp. N and
269 received either Celecoxib or Rofecoxib.
Both treatments showed equivalent
efficacy after 6 weeks. However, Zeel
comp. N had significantly higher
tolerability than the COC 2 inhibitors,
producing superior overall treatment
outcome by reducing costs related
to management of adverse side effects
and improving compliance, making
it a treatment of preference.
Birnesser H et al. 2003. A modern
Homeoapthic medication works as
well as COX 2 inhibitors. Der
Allgemeinarzt. (4);261-264.
Peritonitis
Atropa Belladonna and Echinacea
Angustifolia in homeopathic
dilution were shown to be effective
on peritonitis.
A study carried out at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Sao Paulo, IBEHE, Brazil,
evaluated the effects of these homeopathic agents on leukocyte migration and
macrophage activity induced by experimental peritonitis in vivo. Mice
were injected with LPS (1.0mg/kg) and treated (0.3ml/10g/day) with different
commercial forms of these medicines. Echinacea angustifolia D4 and Belladonna
Homaccord, Belladonna Injeel, Belladonna Injeel Forte, Echinacea Injeel and Echinacea
Injeel Forte were used in accord potencies. The combination of A. belladonna and E.
angustifolia in 'accord of potencies' produced an increase of polymorphonuclear
cell migration and a decrease of mononuclear cell percentages, when compared
with control, mainly in preparations containing low potencies. The proportion
of degenerate leukocytes was lower in the treated groups, compared to a control
group. The treated groups showed increased phagocytosis, mainly in preparations
containing high potencies. The results suggest that A. belladonna and E.
angustifolia, when prepared in 'accord of potencies', modulate peritoneal
inflammatory reaction and have a cytoprotective action on leukocytes.
Pedalino
CM. (2006) Effect of Atropa
belladonna and Echinacea angustifolia
in homeopathic dilution on experimental
peritonitis. Homeopathy.93(4):193-8.
Stomatitis
Traumeel was showed to
be effective in reducing symptoms
of chemotherapy-induced Stomatitis
in children. Thirty-two participants
were randomly assigned to receive
either Traumeel or placebo
for a month. The symptoms were scored
using World Health Organisation
(WHO) mucositis scale. Traumeel group
showed significant reduction in
symptoms, scoring 10.4 compared
with 24.3 for the placebo group.
The authors concluded that the frequency
and severity of chemotherapy-induced
Stomatitis could be significantly
reduced by administrating Traumeel.
Oberbaum M et al. (2001). A randomised Controlled Clinical trial of the Homeopathic
Medication Traumeel S in the treatment of Chemotherapy-induced Stomatitis in
Children undergoing stem cell transplantation. Cancer. 92(2):684-690
Vertigo
Vertigoheel has been shown
to be as effective as Dimenhydrinate for
treating nonvestibular vertigo. One
hundred and ninety eight participants,
randomly selected from a population
of 774 patients, received either
(91 participants) or Dimenhydrinate (107
participants). 80% of participants
in Vertigoheel group reported ‘good’ to ‘very
good’ results in treating
the vertigo and associated nausea.
Strosser W,. er al. (2001). Vertigoheel
(Tablet) vs. Dimenhydrinate (50mg
Tablet) bei der Behandlung von nicht-vestibularem
schwindel. Bilogical Medicine.
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