History of medicine in relation to Homeopathy - A Good System of Medicine

Homeopathy is a system of medicine like Ayurveda, or the medications by the grannies of ester years, and Unani etc. These medications were on the basis of the experiments and experiences of people, gathered during generations. Though these systems were confirming to the natural principles, no scientifically written or other documents were made available by those who practiced medicines. The knowledge and experience were passed on from generation to the next generation by word of mouth or apprenticeship.

These systems in all over the world were using natural substances, mainly from plants, animals & minerals, to prepare medicines. The original systems of medicine were becoming difficult to practice, as there were no documents available for the posterity, to refer upon. Hence these systems had Gradual decline. In their place Allopathic system (the so called modern medical system) came up on the basis of experiments on dumb animals  like rats and pigs. Subsequently the Pharmaceutical companies monopolized the production of medicines and took over the experiments in the name of researches. Now the dominant medical system, including that of medical education is in the clutches of the multi-national pharmaceutical giants, who want the medical system to go only as per their dictates. Since this system, though gives relief, is having the problem of serious consequential side effects, many of the prominent practitioners were disillusioned with the system.

The basic principle of Homeopathy as a system of medicine was recognized in Greece by the physician, Hippocrates (460-350 B.C) (on whose name the allopaths take their oath) who is regarded as the Father of Medicine. In fact he is the actual founder of both the homeopathic and Allopathic system of medicine. He wrote: "By similar things a disease is produced and through the application of the like, it is cured". Hippocrates recognized the natural ability of the body to cure itself, and wrote that medical treatment is aimed at: "Removing the impediments to people getting better". He expressed the symptoms of a disease as the expression of nature's healing process going on in the system.

Next only to Hippocrates, was another Greek physician, Galen (130 - 200 AD. He wrote of natural cure by the likes. He was recognized as an authority in medicine for more than 1,000 years. However, there was not much progress made during this period. During the 15th century Dr Theophastus Von Bombast - a Swiss physician stated that sames must be cured by sames. He also believed that every diseased organ had its corresponding remedy in nature.

One of the persons, dissatisfied with Allopathic system, was Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann a German Allopathic Doctor of prominence of his time. Homeopathy system was founded by him. He was born on the 10th April, 1755. Hahnemann was dissatisfied with Allopathic system, as he was finding that the patients who after treatment are getting relief, have to come back for further treatment for the same illness with higher intensity or other consequent diseases. He left the practice of medicine and joined the Government service as a translator. He knew several languages. His assignment was to translate medical literature. This gave him an opportunity to know the practices prevalent in different countries, for the period for which medical literature was available. During the course, he came across the principle "Similia Similibus Curentur" i.e. like cure like'. He experimented the principle with Cinchona (the bark of a Peruvian tree) which was being used for malaria at that time. He found that by his taking this substance, he was getting symptoms similar to malaria fever. On stopping his taking the substance, the symptoms started disappearing. This was repeated several times and on all occasions the same phenomena was observed. Then he started experimenting with more and more such substances on himself and the healthy volunteers who were his followers. On the basis of the findings, he started publishing his theory on homeopathy.

However, any change in the established practice will not only accepted easily, and also there will will be all sorts of impediments put by those who are likely to be affected by the change. This is exactly what is happening to homeopathy also. I am sure that homeopathy being a very good scientific system of medicine, it will come to the fore front in the days to come.

homeo4health

This site is dedicated to Public Good Health. There is a say that "Health is Wealth". This is 100% correct. If our health is normal, we will be able to give better attention to what we are doing and we can achieve much better results in whatever we are doing.

But unfortunately, the attitude is not to take the health problems seriously. Instead we try to circumvent the problem by buying and popping up into our mouth, any of the patent medicines available without prescriptions. We all feel that we are doing something very important, that the health problem can be relegated to a future convenient time, which comes only when things go beyond a tolerable level. Till such time we go on with the unprescribed self medication which add to the gravity of the problem.

We are all having a wonderful system of resistance or immunity in us. The system, when weakened due to any or many reasons, calls for help by giving out signals like headache, fever, chill, itch, vomiting, pains or such other sensations. If in the beginning itself the health problem is attended by going to a physician of the scientific system of medicine i.e. Homeopathy much of the trouble, agony, suffering and expenses involved in treatment of serious health problems can be avoided.

Of course no system of medicine can claim every virtue of healing. All systems are having some plus points and deficiencies. Homeopathy healing has no short coming. Whatever shortcomings we experience are on the part of most of the homeopaths. Even with these shortcomings, homeopathy is next only to natural system of healing. In fact it is only an extension of natural healing. It is a system founded on scientific basis of healing.

This site is a humble attempt from my side to propagate homeopathy in my own small way. This is just a preliminary introduction of the subject. There are several very good sites on this subject for people of all level of interests. One such site is http://www.homeopathyhome.net, http://hpathy.com. These sites are having vast literature of all levels on Homeopathy. I am indebted to homeopathy for the relief I got on my migraine and arthritis. My wife is also having good relief from asthma problem. Hence I decided to build this site to propagate homeopathy.

Now a bit of introduction about myself. I am A R Ramanathan from Bangalore, the capital city of software and Biotech of India. I was working in the New India Assurance Co ltd a leading insurance company of India. I retired as Deputy Manager on 30.06.1999. I had hobbies like gardening, reading, making furniture for my home, painting of inside home, electric wiring of home, assembling of electronic gadgets like voltage stabilizers, radio, amplifiers and items which make different birds sounds and switches which operate on sounds or on light. From 1994 I started to study books on homeopathy system of treatment. I had done a certificate course from The Grace Medical Mission from an institute in Kerala a State of India. Subsequently I did a diploma course, D I Hom, from the British Institute of Homeopathy, London.

I request you to go through my web pages and give me your critical views and comments for further improvements.

Fractures - Sprains-Burns

 This article deals with first aid treatment homeopathically in some of the commonly encountered health problems. It is to be used only under the guidance of a homeopath.

Homeopathic treatment for fractures

• For any accident Arnica is the first medicine to prevent/reduce pain and swelling,  If the patient is very frightened, a dose Aconite will take care of the fracture. Immediately after this visit the Orthopedic to set the fractured portion to be properly positioned. 
•  If there is a doubt of fracture get it verified by X Ray or scan. Once the fracture is set, give pill of Symphytum each 3 times a day till the pain is reduced to some extent. If the pain is not reduced considerably from other medicines give a dose or two of  Bryonia. Calceria phos. is to be used in fractures not haling fast

If the periosteum or knee, shin, or elbow are involved Ruta is a good supplement. If X ray is to be taken take Ruta before and after the X ray to reduce the side effects. 
 
Treating scrapes, cuts, bruises and sprains

• First remedy to be given is Arnica internally to take care of the pain, healing, to stop bleeding and prevent re absorption of blood in the soft tissues where blood vessels are broken .   when blood vessels are broken in an accident.
• Next Rhus tox is to be given in sprains with sensation of stiffness on first motion.  remedy to consider for sprains is  gravoelens. It is used to treat  which are characterized by stiffness.
• For sprains with injury to connective tissue, tendons and periosteum, Ruta is a must remedy.

After the above mentioned remedies Bryonia to be given if they did not heal completely a sprain and the injury.


Medication for burns, scalding

• If the scalding or sunburn is minor Calendula tincture or gel can be applied externally give Urtica urens internally if there is stinging. This also helps in reducing scars from previous burns. If the burn or scalding is red hot sunburn give Belladonna.
• Use Cantharis in more serious cases of burns especially with blisters internally and externally.
• For second degree burns take Causticum only internally.

For cleansing in poisoning  
Nux vomica is homeopathic cleanser. Administer once for one-time exposure to toxic substances, like wrong medication or obnoxious fumes, or overindulgence in stimulants.

Where specific traumas are found to be blocking the healing process, specific homeopathic remedies corresponding the substance causing the problem are to be given to clear out the system.

Medicine for medical procedures like operations          

• Take a dose of Aconite before going to any medical procedure, if there is fear in the patient.
• For minimizing the medical procedures side effects take a dose Arnica before and after the procedure.
• In case of nerve rich area is affected in operation give a dose of Hypericum after operation.
• Wherever cuts or slitting/incisions Staphysagria has to be given. Give a single dose after the operation.
• For nausea, confusion and other discomforts due to the anesthetics give Phosphorus internally.

For injections injuries or any wounds of puncture type, give Ledum to take care of shock to the system.
 
For foreign bodies, embedded objects and boils

• Try Silicea for ejecting splinters or any foreign object trapped under the skin. If this did not yield results give Hepar sulph.
• For boils of hot, shiny and red varieties give Belladonna before pus forms.

In children affected with crops of boils, especially on the buttocks Sulphur should take care. 
 
Medication for bites and stings


For bee stings and for allergic reactions with redness, swelling or burning give Apis.
For mosquito, rat and flea bites etc give Ledum.

For wasp stings give Arnica. For more painful bites give Hypericum.

wherever headaches persist in head injuries give Natrum sulphuricum.