Background:
The literature on clinical research in allergic conditions treated with homeopathy
includes a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) for hay fever with
positive conclusions and two positive RCTs in asthma. Cohort surveys using validated
Quality of Life questionnaires have shown improvement in asthma in children, general
allergic conditions and skin diseases. Economic surveys have shown positive results
in eczema, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy and chronic allergic
rhinitis.
Aims:
This paper reports clinical verification of homeopathic symptoms in all patients
and especially in various allergic conditions in my own primary care practice.
Results:
For preventive treatments in hay fever patients, Arsenicum album was the most effective homeopathic medicine followed by Nux vomica, Pulsatilla pratensis, Gelsemium, Sarsaparilla, Silicea and Natrum muriaticum. For asthma patients, Arsenicum iodatum appeared most effective, followed by Lachesis, Calcarea arsenicosa, Carbo vegetabilis and Silicea. For eczema and urticaria, Mezereum was most effective, followed by Lycopodium, Sepia, Arsenicum iodatum, Calcarea carbonica and Psorinum.
Conclusions:
The choice of homeopathic medicine depends on the presence of other associated symptoms
and ‘constitutional’ features. Repertories should be updated by including results
of such clinical verifications of homeopathic prescribing symptoms.
Keywords
Homeopathy - Primary care - Daily practice - Verification of homeopathic symptoms
- Allergic conditions - Hay fever prevention - Evidence-based repertory -
Arsenicum album
