Boenninghausen Boger- Final General Repertory – Book Review by Dr. Pranav Shukla

Introduction:

The ‘Boenninghausen Boger Final General Repertory‘ is a comprehensive compilation of pivotal works by Boger and Boenninghausen, curated by a dedicated team of post graduate students, teachers, and practitioners. This authoritative repertory, born from extensive literary and clinical research, seeks to unify scattered insights from the seminal works of these homoeopathic pioneers into a singular, indispensable resource.

Designed with the aim of aiding undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) students, and practitioners alike, this book simplifies access to invaluable yet dispersed information. By consolidating the wisdom of Boger and Boenninghausen into one cohesive volume, it facilitates a deeper understanding of their methodologies and enhances the efficacy of homeopathic practice. Whether used for study, reference, or clinical application, the ‘Boenninghausen Boger Final General Repertory’ serves as a cornerstone for navigating the complexities of homeopathy, ensuring that essential knowledge remains accessible and applicable in today’s practice.

Index:

The book begins with the introductory part that includes: 

Forwards by: Dr. M.P Arya, Dr. Anil Khurana, Prof. Dr. Subhash Kaushik, Dr. Subhas Singh

Introduction including preamble, history, need, source, structure, utility and working method of BBFGR. It is written by Prof. Dr. Shashi Kant Tiwari and Prof. Dr. V. Satish Kumar.

Content includes the list of 53 chapters

List of medicines used in Boenninghausen Boger Final Gener Repertory with their abbreviations

A short biography of Boenninghausen and Boger

Publisher’s Note by Mr. Manish Jain

Repertory proper

Utility of the Book:

The ‘Boenninghausen Boger Final General Repertory‘ serves as an invaluable tool for both practitioners and students in the field of homeopathy. For practitioners, this comprehensive compilation consolidates the scattered insights and methodologies of Boenninghausen and Boger into a single reference. It allows practitioners to efficiently navigate through their works, aiding in the process of finding the similimum.

Moreover, this repertory proves essential for students seeking to deepen their understanding on the subject. By providing access to the combined wisdom of these two influential figures in homeopathy, students can study and analyze various cases and methodologies. This not only enhances their theoretical knowledge but also prepares them for practical applications in clinical settings.

In essence, the utility of the ‘Boenninghausen Boger Final General Repertory’ lies in its ability to streamline information, making it accessible and applicable for both current practitioners and aspiring homeopaths, thereby advancing the practice and study of homeopathy. 

Highlights of the Book:

• Many new rubrics are added at appropriate places from different books.
• Medicines are added in the existing rubrics.
• Higher grade from the source books added to the existing rubric
• The total number of additions from different Repertories comes to approximately 53,722 and from Materia Medica sources comes to approximately 15,541.
• It deals with 628 remedies.
• The BBFGR based on the original sources will help the students and practitioners to work out the similimum in a better way with added advantage. 

Reference

Tiwari S.K, Kumar V Satish, Boenninghausen Boger Final General Repertory, First edition, B. Jain Publishers (P) Ltd, 2024

Dr. Pranav Shukla, MD (Hom)

Associate Professor

Anushree Homoeopathic medical college & Hospital