Introduction to Homeopathy

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe homeopathy pharmacy; 2. discuss pharmacology and pharmacognosy of homeopathy; 3. describe the mechanism of action of homeopathic remedies; 4. explain homeopathic remedies; and 5. apply homeopathy in patient care.

Homeopathic Materia Medica. Remedies: original and nomenclature/kingdoms. Polycrest remedies. Study of 10 remedies in each kingdom. Homeopathy pharmacy. Analytical methods by use of thin layer chromatography (TCL). Control study by violet absorption spectrum method. The dilution and the vibration of succession techniques. Mechanisms of action of homeopathic remedies. Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy of homeopathy. Homeopathy in clinical practice. Case history. Current illness. Personal and family history. Psychosocial history. Clinical examination. Laboratory investigation. Homeopathic remedies. General remedy finder. Duration of the homeopathic result. Duration and outcome of treatment. The clinical application of homeopathy. Epidemics. Diseases of cardiovascular system. Disease of respiratory system. Disease of gastrointestinal system. Disease of endocrine system. Disease of urinary system. Orthopaedic disorder. Disease of connective tissues. Disease of the skin. Venereal disorder. Neurological diseases. Gynaecological disease. Paediatric disease and many others.