Comparative Study of CNS Effects of Opium in Homeopathic Potencies with Pentazocine in Mice
نویسنده
چکیده
Opium is a drug being used in modern medicine as well as in homeopathy. Despite of the same source, both the pathies have different principles and indications. Opium is an alkaloid having main action on CNS. So in this study, we evaluated the effect of different dilutions of Opium in homeopathic potencies on CNS in mice and compared with that of Pentazocine. We divided forty mice of either sex into 7 groups (6c, 30c, 200c, 1 M, 0/1 LM, dispensing alcohol, Pentazocine). Test drugs were given orally. Different actions on CNS were evaluated by using Actophotometer for locomotor activity, Analgesiometer for analgesic activity and Straub test for opioid. Our result showed that pharmacological actions of Opium seen in modern medicine were not seen with different dilutions of Opium, in homeopathic potencies. 30c and 200c dilutions may be having secondary curative that is CNS stimulant action (reversal of CNS depression due to alcohol) as per homeopathic principles.
منابع مشابه
The effect of topical aqueous and alcoholic extracts of opium against cutaneous leishmaniasis: in animal model (Balb/c).
Background & aim: Given that an effective vaccine is not available against leishmaniasis, as well as the side effects of current drugs and the emergence of resistance to treatment, researchers are looking for more effective, safe and low-cost natural compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-leishmaniasis effect of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of opium with concentration 10% o...
متن کاملHomeopathic potencies of Opium in alcohol dependence: exploratory open-label study
Background: The conventional pharmacological options for the treatment of alcoholism are limited, which led to the search for solutions in alternative or complementary medicine (CAM). Homeopathy is a CAM modality recognized as medical specialty in Brazil. According to the clinical experience of the early homeopaths, Opium was used to treat patients with alcohol dependence. Aim: to perform a pre...
متن کاملOpium addiction in patients with coronary artery disease: a grounded theory study
Background: There are widespread misconceptions about the positive effects of opium on coronary artery disease (CAD). Thus, we performed a study to explore the opium addiction process contributing factors among CAD patients using a grounded theory approach. Methods : The sample comprised 30 addicted CAD patients and their family members, physicians, nurses and friends. Purposive and theoret...
متن کاملComparative Evaluation of Psychiatric Disorders in Opium and Heroin Dependent Patients
Abstract Background: Opium dependency is an important health problem in Iran. Several studies show that most opium dependent patients have concomitant psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study was evaluation of psychiatric disorders in opium dependency in comparison with heroin dependency. Methods: This is a descriptive study on 192 male opium dependent patients who were admitted i...
متن کاملA review of the use and role of low potencies in homeopathy.
BACKGROUND The issue of potency choice in homeopathy has always been controversial. In "high" potencies there are no molecules of the starting substance remaining and in low potencies (including tinctures) the line between homeopathy and herbal medicine is blurred. METHOD The literature on potency selection is reviewed, including the use of low potencies and their effects on organ physiology....
متن کامل