Book Review of “Healing Women with Homoeopathy by Dr Kavita Chandak” Reviewed by Dr. Yogesh D Niturkar

My Perspective on the Book

Homoeopathy is an art and science based upon the principles derived from the natural laws. The practice of Homoeopathy is governed by principles (laws) as propounded by Hahnemann and validated by himself and his disciples. In this process of validation of Homoeopathic principles and practice, it has been observed that Homoeopathy is having a wide scope in clinical application in all sorts of diseases. The exhaustive list of diseases and its management strategy demands updated knowledge on the part of physicians for the restoration of sick to health as stated in aphorism no 1.  The mission of the physician and the manner of ideal cure can be achieved only if the physician clearly perceives (a) what is to be cured in diseases? i.e. knowledge of disease indication, (b) what is curative in medicines? i.e. knowledge of medicinal powers, and (c) if the physician knows how to adapt according to the clearly defined principles, so that the recovery and final cure can be ensured. The physician should also have knowledge of drug sources, its exact mode of preparation, proving, action and appropriate application in terms of selection of the similimum, dose, its repetition and the knowledge of obstacles to cure and how to remove them. This knowledge will aid in perceiving how to treat judiciously and rationally so that he can be a true practitioner of the healing art. 

In the light of the above Hahnemannian concept, it is challenging to encompass all of the concepts in one book but it can be attempted through the study of therapeutics and its application on the principles of Homoeopathy. The book “Healing Women with Homoeopathy” written by Dr Kavita Chandak had integrated the first six aphorisms in her work on homoeopathic therapeutics. The book covers a wide range of obstetrics and gynecology conditions and its therapeutic management. Understanding women and her ailments is a dynamic, complex, and diverse phenomenon. Through this endeavor the author had presented experiential knowledge gained in her two decades of professional service.

The book can be divided into 3 parts; where in the first part the author had covered most of the obstetrics and gynaecological conditions with its cause, types, symptomatology, investigations, diagnosis, Homoeopathic management and ancillary measures.

The second part covers case taking, importance of dreams, delusions, posology, rare remedies with its indications, Homoeopathic gynaecology kit and clinical tips in obstetrics and gynaecology. 

The third part covers homoeopathic management of 33 case studies. It includes brief case taking, analysis and evaluation of symptom, rubric conversion, the final remedial selection and follow up. Cases ranging from menstrual issues to uterine cancer managed with Homoeopathy allows us to understand the applicability of science and its results. This has been the most important part of this book and students, practitioners and teachers will benefit from these case studies.

B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd. has given us access to the author’s experience in a masterpiece book form which is worth appreciating. The book covers concise & working knowledge of Homoeopathic approach and in depth experiential perspective upon Homoeo therapeutics in obstetrics and gynaecology. This book is a significant & valuable tool for the learner, teacher & the practitioners in their service to humanity through Homoeopathy.