Abstract:
This article explores the therapeutic potential of lesser-known homeopathic remedies that are often overlooked in practice. Despite their inclusion in the Materia medica, remedies such as Aralia racemosa, Alstonia constricta, Lacticum acidum, Paeonia officinalis, and Vanadium metallicum are underutilized due to limited recognition of their unique indications. Each remedy addresses specific clinical conditions, from respiratory issues and digestive disturbances to chronic ulcers and anemia, highlighting their importance in homoeopathy.
Key words: Asthma, Diabetes, Diarrhoea, Ulcers, Anaemia.
Introduction:
Lesser known Homoeopathic medicines are those where the proving of these drugs mainly contains symptoms such as clinical symptoms, pathological symptoms, pharmacological actions, and clinical experiences of doctors where the striking or keynote symptoms are very few. Homoeopathic medicine selection involves a holistic and individualized approach to the case. Many lesser-known homeopathic drugs have been added to the Materia medica, but their therapeutic utility in practice becomes limited in this conventional totality of symptoms approach. As a result, often, the potential benefit of these drugs in clinical conditions is not optimally explored and utilized. This article gives indications of some lesser-known homeopathic medicines.
- Aralia racemosa
A remedy for asthmatic conditions, with dry cough aggravated on lying down. (After first sleep < 11 pm). Loud, musical whistling during inspiration and expiration, but louder during inspiration. Inspiration is very loud and more difficult than expiration. Constriction of chestfeels as if a foreign body were in the throat. Extreme sensitiveness to draughts. The least current of cold air causes frequent sneezing, copious watery excoriating nasal discharge, of salty acrid taste.
- Alstonia constricta
Debility and prostration because of lack of digestion power of the stomach. Dirty white coating of the tongue, especially at the base. Food seems to remain in my stomach for a long time. Nausea is worse in the morning, before breakfast or at irregular times, especially when depending on reflex irritation from disturbance of pelvic organs. Diarrhoea of undigested food immediately after eating, has to get up while eating.
- Lacticum acidum
A valuable remedy for morning sickness, diabetes, rheumatic affections and breast troubles. Nausea on waking, especially in anaemic, pale patients and in diabetes or pregnancy. Tongue is dry and parched with copious salivation. Thirst and appetite are increased. Fullness or lump, like a puff ball in the throat. Keep swallowing. Frequently passes large quantities of saccharine urine. Pain in the breast extending to head and hands with enlargement of axillary glands. Trembling of the whole body while walking with flying pain in limbs.
- Paeonia officinalis
It is efficacious in every ulceration seated below the umbilicus. Chronic ulcers on the lower parts of the body leg, foot, toes and rectum. Also for the ulcers on the skin due to pressure friction as from bites, bed sores, etc. Extreme sensitiveness. Shooting or splinter like pain. Rolls on floor from pain. Fistula in ano, fissure and haemorrhoids with ulceration of the anus and perineum with atrocious pains with and after stool. The stools are followed by intense chilliness, occurring generally a few hours after he felt the worst.
- Vanadium metallicum
Clinically indicated in Anaemia. It acts as an oxygen carrier and catalyser. Increases the amount of hemoglobin. Acts as a tonic to digestive function, after acute gastro enteric inflammation. Also indicated in fatty degeneration of heart, Arteriosclerosis, and hypertension. Sensation as if the heart was compressed, as if blood had no room in the aorta.
Conclusion:
Exploring lesser-known homeopathic remedies uncovers the therapeutic potential that is often overlooked in conventional practice. Remedies such as Aralia racemosa, Alstonia constricta, Lacticum acidum, Paeonia officinalis, and Vanadium metallicum provide unique benefits for various ailments, each with its own set of symptoms and therapeutic effects. By expanding our knowledge of these underutilized medicines, we can enrich their therapeutic utility, promoting a more holistic and personalized approach to the patient. As we continue to explore the depths of homeopathy, embracing these hidden treasures may lead to improved outcomes in the journey toward health and well-being.
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Dr. Vignesh R
M.D Part I Scholar
Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Guide by
Dr. Mini IV MD (Hom)
Associate Professor
Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital
