Homeopathic Treatment ofArabidopsis thalianaPlants Infected withPseudomonas syringae

Homeopathic Treatment of Arabidopsis thaliana Plants Infected with Pseudomonas syringae

Homeopathic basic research is still in the screening phase to identify promising model systems that are adapted to the needs and peculiarities of homeopathic medicine and pharmacy. We investigated the potential of a common plant-pathogen system, Arabidopsis thaliana infected with the virulent bacteria Pseudomonas syringae, regarding its response towards a homeopathic treatment. A. thaliana plan...

Homeopathic Treatment of Gynecological Disorders

Arsenic toxicity from homeopathic treatment.

UNLABELLED Homeopathic medicine is commonly believed to be relatively harmless. However, treatment with improperly used homeopathic preparations may be dangerous. CASE REPORTS Case 1 presented with melanosis and keratosis following short-term use of Arsenic Bromide 1-X followed by long-term use of other arsenic-containing homeopathic preparations. Case 2 developed melanotic arsenical skin les...

Homeopathic treatment for premenstrual symptoms.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are well-documented disorders causing significant morbidity in the female population. Treatments prescribed do not necessarily reflect proven clinical effectiveness. A recent systematic review from the Exeter Department of Complementary Medicine failed to endorse complementary therapies as a whole for treatment of PMS. Howev...

Homeopathic treatment of plantar warts.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a homeopathic treatment of plantar warts. DESIGN Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. SETTING Hospital-based family medicine unit. PATIENTS Patients were recruited from the unit, through advertisements in the local media and through personal contacts with colleagues. Of the 853 people screened between December 1987 and January 1989, 174 m...