Book Review on Selective Pointers through Allen’s Keynotes by Dr Ashok Anpat

Introduction

Selective Pointers Through Allen’s Keynotes is a concise yet thoughtfully organized reference work that brings clarity and practical utility to the widely used Allen’s Keynotes. Dr. Shyam has arranged the content in a simple, clinically meaningful format, making the book highly useful for students, interns, and practicing homoeopaths.

Structure and Organization

The book is systematically divided into broad and meaningful sections based on the phase of life, habits/addictions, clinical conditions, and seasons/months, which greatly enhances its clinical applicability.

A] Phase of Life

This section covers keynotes relevant to Women, Young individuals, Children and Old people.

This categorization helps the reader to quickly access remedies, commonly indicated at different life stages, making it a practical bedside companion.

B] Addiction / Habit

An interesting and unique addition, this section includes remedies related to Drunkards, Alcoholics, Smokers.

Such focused grouping is extremely beneficial in cases where lifestyle habits prominently influence symptomatology.

C] Conditions / Diseases

Another clinically oriented segment covers sensitive and important topics like Pregnancy, Abortions and Menopausal/Climacteric changes.

This enables homoeopaths to understand remedy indications in specific physiological and pathological phases.

D] Seasons and Months

The author also includes a useful section on remedies associated with seasons and months, which is particularly helpful when correlating symptom aggravations with environmental factors — a concept central to homoeopathic philosophy.

Strengths of the Book

• Neatly divided and easy-to-navigate index

• Quick reference format for busy clinicians

• Helpful categorization according to age, habits, and conditions

• Includes sections on antidotes, do’s & don’ts, and thumb rules

• Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners

Suggestion for Future Editions

The book could be even more valuable if the you includes clinical experiences, especially regarding:

• Potency selection

• Doses commonly used in practice

• Case illustrations showing application of the pointers

Such additions would greatly benefit neophytes as well as seasoned homoeopaths, offering deeper insight into remedy selection and practical applicability.

Dr. Ashok Anpat

Principal, Sai Homoeopathy Medical College,Gat No.67, Solapur – Barshi Highway, Sasure (Vairag),Tal- Barshi, Dist- Solapur, State – Maharashtra