HOMEOPATHY IN PSYCHIATRY Mr. RENJULAL 090504009 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
Homeopathy is a whole
medical system that was developed in Germany more than 200 years ago
HISTORY OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE DR. SAMUEL HAHNEMANN (1755–1843)
Born
in Meissen, Saxony on April 10, 1755
Hahnemann
became a Medical Doctor in
1791 and practiced conventional medicine for nine years In
July 2, 1843 Hahnemann expired, in
Paris, at the age of 88
CONSTANTINE HERING (1800-1880)
Constantine Hering was born on January 1st ,
1800, in Oschatz Germany
He later became interested in, and studied, medicine at Leipzig University
Hering graduated from the University of Leipzig (in 1826), writing his Doctoral Thesis on “De
Medicina Futura” (The Medicine of the Future).
Constantine
Hering is widely known as “The
Father of American Homeopathy”
JAMES TYLER KENT (1849–1916)
Kent
practiced conventional medicine in
St. Louis then converted to, homeopathy through
the
successful
homeopathic
treatment of his seriously ailing wife by Dr.
Richard
Phelan
Hahnemann College).
(a
graduate
of
Kent
developed “Pictures” of constitutional
types of patients homeopath
must treat not only the patients
physical body, but also the mental/emotional and spiritual elements simultaneously which required using the higher potencies.
DEFINITION
Homeopathy is a system of treating patients
using very low dose preparations according to the principle „like should be cured with
like‟
Homeopathic medicines work by stimulating
the body‟s own immune system (vital force)
PRINCIPLES OF HOMEOPATHY The Law of Similars
The law of Similars states that “a substance
from nature that has the ability to cause a set of
symptoms in a healthy person, can help those same symptoms in a sick person. The substance
that produces the most similar symptoms will heal most effectively”.
Hahnemann
first discovered the Law of
Similars during his experiment to discover why quinine (the active substance in today's antimalarial drugs), extracted from Peruvian Cinchona bark, cured malaria.
Cinchona pubescens - flowers
Hahnemann took repeated doses of the extract himself to see what would happen. He
developed periodic chills and fever, common symptoms of malaria.
he proposed that the reason cinchona bark can effectively treat malaria in sick individuals
is because of its ability to produce malaria-like symptoms in healthy individuals.
Weaker is Stronger
Hahnemann realized that the substance
dose must be very small in order to accomplish healing without significant side
effects
Serial dilution He created small doses by repeatedly diluting the original substance in a water and alcohol mixture to remove the toxicity and create a safe, effective medicine.(Avogadro’s law)
Succussion A process of shaking the medicine to retain the
effectiveness of the medicine and to make it stronger
Potentization He called the combined process of serial
dilution
and
succussion
by
the
term
Potentization Homeopaths commonly use medicines made with 30, 200, 1,000, or 10,000 dilutions, far exceeding the point at which molecules of the original substance should remain in the mixture.
Single Remedy Homeopathy uses only a single remedy because of the single principle that guides homeopathic practice, the law of Similars. A homeopath gives only one single natural remedy that is individualized according to the client's pattern of symptoms
The homeopath treats the person not the disease
Unique treatment for unique individuals
Homeopathy treats people, not diagnoses
There
is
a
vast
difference
between
behaviours, personalities, and characteristics of the many individuals that fall under the one diagnostic umbrella of depression
The
homeopath conducts an extensive
interview in which she delves into the specific behaviours, attitudes, beliefs and motivations of the individual.
Vital Force
During health, a spiritual power (autocracy, vital force) animates the organism and keeps it in harmonious order.” (Samuel Hahnemann, Organon of Medicine, 1810)
When
symptoms of illness are present, vital force is unbalanced – not in homeostasis Remedies work to return homeostasis
Source Plants, minerals and animal products Poisons such as arsenic and strychnine could never be used as medicines in their crude form but are safe, effective agents for disease treatment when placed into potency. The Lachesis mutacase, potentised snake venom was used to safely treat high blood pressure
Provings
The
secrets
of
the
substances
used
in
homeopathy are unlocked by experiments called
'provings„
In
a
proving,
a
substance
unknown
to
participants or provers, is given in either a crude dose if its toxicity is not too great, or in a
homeopathic dilution until they begin to develop symptoms.
Provers
record whatever happens to them
physically, mentally and emotionally during
the experiment. These
records are carefully analyzed to
determine particular
ultimately
the
symptoms
substance
cure
can
when
which
that
produce
and
made
potentized homeopathic remedy.
into
a
HOMOEOPATHY PROS AND CONS
THE PROS Homoeopathic
medicine is prepared from
natural ingredients It
is not the chemical component of a
drug medicines
women
are truly safe for pregnant
Homoeopathy
works in harmony with the
immune system of the body Homoeopathy
has treatment even for un-
diagnosable diseases because medicines are not prescribed just on the basis of the disease, but the complete picture of the patient
Homoeopathy
has the power to treat the
most fundamental existing unit of the body and ensures a cure in the true sense Homoeopathy
has the potential to cure
problems like nasal polyps recurrent tonsil infections
homoeopathic
physician is trained to see
and analyze the complete picture Homoeopathic
medicine
has
been
established by healthy human beings Homoeopathic
medicines
are
approved and quite cost-effective
FDA
Homoeopathy
believes that the seat of
any disease lies in the mind It
works very well in psychological as well
as psychiatric cases The
medicines have a great influence on
the mental state.
It
is very effective at preventing a disease
or treating hereditary problems In
cases of incurable or terminal cases, it
eases the patient‟s problems in a gentle way to provide relief.
It
works to re-establish the harmony of
body, mind and spirit
THE CONS Homoeopathic
case taking is a long and
tedious process and eliciting the right information from the patient may be even
more challenging
may lead to a wrong prescription, prolonging the period of treatment.
The homoeopathic remedy is decided on the basis of the overall picture analysis of the
patient. Hence the physician should be well trained and should have the skill and dedication
to trace the right medicine.
Homoeopathy
has its limitations in cases
where irreversible, pathological changes have occurred. Hernia In
is not treatable by Homoeopathy
some chronic cases, Homoeopathy may
take a long time to show results
HOMEOPATHY AND MENTAL HEALTH
DR. HAHNEMANN AND MENTAL HEALTH
Hahnemann
started
promulgating
the
humanistic treatment of the mentally ill in 1793.
In 1796 Hahnemann wrote: "The physician in charge of such unhappy people (the insane) must, indeed have at his command an attitude which
inspires
confidence.
respect
but
also
creates
The first homeopathic hospital for the mentally ill was founded in Middletown, New York, in May
1874.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES IN THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL DISORDER Nuxvomica.30 or 200
For bad effects of excessive use of alcohol; tremors, delirium and gastric complaints, etc; irritable and nervous patient
Acid-sulph.30
When patient cannot digest even small quantity of food without taking alcohol
CANNABIS IND.30 OR 200
When patient becomes violent and talkative
after prolonged use of alcohol
Cataplexy
Patient has a sobering effect in nervous disorders such as epilepsy, mania, dementia, delirium tremens and irritable reflexes
The
patient
suffers
from
hallucination,
exaggeration of duration of time and extent of space
Unbounded
happiness,
uncontrollable
laughter or terrible depression
Emotional excitement with rapid changes of mood
Constant fear of becoming Insane
OPIUM 200 OR 1M For patients who drink in excess and have many fears
in mind.
Delirium tremens Talks in delirium with eyes wide open
CONIUM MAC.200 Patient becomes intoxicated after consuming small quantity of alcoholic drinks; especially old bachelors
ALUMINA 30
Usually constipated, stools hard; patient feels
intoxicated
with
small
quantity
of
alcoholic drinks
Alzheimer‟s disease
LACHESIS 30 OR 200
For bad character who are wicked and
jealous in nature and talk nonsense even before drinking
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Religious mania
Believes he is caring out God's commands directly relayed
HYOSCYAMUS 30 OR 200
Delirium tremens - constant loquacious
Talks obscene Uncovers genitals In the presence of others
Mania Ceaseless talking Quarrelsome
Convulsions Violent onset Trembling, quavering, Jerking of all
muscles of the body Cramps In calves, toes Epileptic attack in deep sleep
BELLADONNA 30
Delirium tremens - inflammatory; rush of blood
towards head
Delirium Excited
with cerebral congestion
mental state Acuteness of all
senses Frightful Images Hallucinations Visual Illusions lives in a world of his
own
STRAMONIUM 200 OR 1M Delirium tremens - maniacal; hallucination, illusions
and fear of dark CIMICIFUGA 30 OR 200 Mental depression and tremors; tries to injure himself ACID-SULPH.30 To create aversion to alcoholic drinks, water causes coldness in the stomach; water must be mixed with liquors
STROPANTHUS Q For chronic drunkards with weak heart
QUERCUS G-S.Q To take away craving for alcohol
ANGELICA Q To produce disgust for liquor SYPHILINUM 1M OR 10M Hereditary tendency(excessive desire)for alcoholic drinks
CAMPHOR Q
If Angelica Q fails(sos)
Violent with hysterical excitement, Due to shock In tetanus
ARSENIC ALB 30(SOS) Desire to take alcoholic drinks instead of water
Great anguish
Restlessness Changes place continuously Exhaustion alter slightest exertion All pervading debility Nightly aggravation
ACONITUM NAPELLUS A
panic attack that comes on suddenly
with very strong fear A
state of immense anxiety may be
accompanied
by
strong
palpitations,
shortness of breath, and flushing of the face
ARGENTUM NITRICUM
when anxiety develops before a big event: an
exam, an important interview, a public appearance or social engagement
Fearful and nervous Melancholic Fears death is near
CALCAREA CARBONICA
Dependable, solid people who become
overwhelmed from physical illness or too much work and start to fear a breakdown
Fear of heights and claustrophobia Fears „loss of reason‟ Fears „misfortune‟
A person who needs this remedy is often chilly and
sluggish, has a craving for sweets, and is easily fatigued.
GELSEMIUM
Cannot concentrate
Cannot think clearly
Desires to be left alone in peace
Dull, torpid, sleepy Dreads movement Feelings of weakness, trembling, and mental
dullness
Chills, perspiration, diarrhea, and headaches
fear of falling, and even a fear that the heart might stop
IGNATIA AMARA
A sensitive person who is anxious because of
grief, loss, disappointment, criticism, loneliness
grief or disappointment and try to keep the hurt
inside
Wanting not to cry or appear too vulnerable to
others
Grief after shock and disappointment sighs and sobs
Alternating
joy and sorrow In hysterical
persons Convulsions
caused by excitement or by
depression or by fright By physical punishment of children Of hysterical women Twitching all over the body
Kali phosphoricum
Exhausted by overwork or illness and feels a
deep anxiety and inability to cope
Nervous prostration
Mental and physical depression
Night terrors
Mental and physical depression Great despondency
Lycopodium
Melancholic depression
Afraid to be left alone
0% of self-confidence
feel anxiety from mental stress and suffer from a lack of confidence
Uses wrong words, wrong syllables
Spells wrongly
Thought confused
Natrum muriaticum
Deep emotions and a self-protective shyness
can make these people seem reserved, aloof, and private
Even when feeling lonely, they tend to stay away from social situations, not knowing what
to say or do.
Easily
hurt and offended,
they
can brood
bear
grudges
dwell
on unhappy feelings
isolate
themselves
PHOSPHORUS openhearted,
imaginative, excitable, easily
startled, and full of intense and vivid fears Fears
to be left alone
Obscene Exposure
many Sexual appetite insatiable to genitals in public
PULSATILLA often
express anxiety as insecurity and
clinginess, with a need for constant support and comforting moody,
tearful,
emotionally childish.
whiny,
and
even
Bashful (shy) Timid Mild, Gentle, yielding disposition,
Highly emotional. Dreads opposite sex
Peevish Thirst less and chilly
SILICEA capable
and serious, yet are also nervous,
shy, and subject to bouts of temporary loss of confidence Worry
and
overwork
can
bring
on
headaches, difficulty concentrating, and states of exhaustion, oversensitivity, and dread
AURUM METALLICUM Disgust
Talks if
of life
of committing suicide
they feel they have failed in some way.
Discouragement,
self-reproach, humiliation,
and anger can lead to feelings of emptiness and worthlessness
CAUSTICUM
A person who feels depressed because of grief
and loss
Frequent crying or a feeling of mental dullness
and forgetfulness
CIMICIFUGA
upset and gloomy when depressed
exaggerated fears
NATRUM MURIATICUM
reserved, responsible, and private
SEPIA
People who feel weary, irritable, and indifferent to family members, and worn out by the demands of everyday life
They want to be left alone and may respond in an angry or cutting way if anyone bothers them
Staphysagria
Quiet, sensitive, emotional people who have
difficulty standing up for themselves
Hurt
feelings,
shame,
suppressed emotions
resentment,
and
ANCARDIUM Brain fag, Impaired
memory
Absent-mindedness
Accompanying
this is weakness of all senses, of
sight, of hearing and so on Aversion
to work lack of self-control
Old age dementia
LYCOPODIUM 200
Uses wrong words, wrong syllables
Spells wrongly
Thought confused
ARNICA 200
Trauma of grief after mental strain or shock.
Due to remorse or sudden loss financial or human.
The patient is morose, indifferent, nervous Wants to be left alone
Cannot bear path or touch
COCCULUS 30 Profound
sadness
Absorbed
in reveries
PHOSPHORIC ACID 30 Apathetic
indifferent as a result of
grief and mental shock Settled
despair Mental debility
followed by physical debility
CARBO VEG 200
Anorexia nervosa
Appetite lost Should be taken over a long period of time
PLATINA 30
Naughty, Proud
Has contempt for others Indulges in self exaltation
IPECAC 200
Anorexia nervosa
Complete loathing of food.
Persistent
sensation
of
nausea
with
vomiting
Self-induced vomiting Vomit food, bile, blood, mucus
Nausea not relieved even by vomit
APIS 200 (used for awkwardness)
Drops things easily
Apathetic Numbness of hands and of tips of fingers
Delirium with loquacity Child screams and shrieks, rolls his head,
gnashes his teeth
Congestion in the brain
Worse by heat
BOVISTA 30 (used for awkwardness)
Everything falls from hands
Clumsiness in use of hands
Weariness of hands
Weakness of joints
ARAGALLUS LAMBERTI 200 Bewildered
Mental Great
confusion and apathy
depression
Difficulty
in concentration
Absent-mindedness
morning or evening
Worse in
GELSEMIUM 200 Cannot
concentrate
Cannot
think clearly
Desires
to be left alone in peace
Dull,
torpid, sleepy
Dreads
movement
BUFO 200 Convulsion: Seizure
with epileptic symptoms
occurs during sleep at night
Connected
with
disturbance
of
sexual functions like menstruation,
coitus , impotence
CICUTA 200 From
concussion of brain
Frightful Curved
distortions patient is violent
limbs cannot be straightened
nor straight ones bent Epilepsy
with moaning, howling
PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
Mental debility first, Later physical
Nervous exhaustion
Cannot collect thoughts
Cannot choose right word
Confused Indifferent
Crushing headache
Deficient sexual power
AGARICUS 200 Delirium
of fevers, of alcoholism,
from cerebral excitement Shouting, muttering and rhyming CANTHARIS 200 Furious
delirium
Paroxysms of rage, crying, baring
HELLEBORUS 30 sensorial
depression
Sees,
tastes imperfectly HYDRASTIS 30 Most depressed Is sure of death
hears,
GRAPHITES 200
Mental depression Thinks only of death
and salvation ABSINTHIUM 30
With frightful visions
Loss of memory of recent events
CROCUS 30 Laughing Sings
mania
and
laughs
But
suddenly
changes from hilarity to melancholy
JOURNAL STUDIES Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. “homeopathy for AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Pilot Randomized-Controlled Trial” Oct 2005, Vol. 11, No. 5: 799-806. “This pilot study provides no evidence to support a therapeutic effect of individually selected homeopathic remedies in children with ADHD. A therapeutic effect of the homeopathic encounter is suggested and warrants further evaluation.”
“homeopathy quiets hyperactivity” published in British homeopathy journal –October, 1997
Attention deficient hyperactivity (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder of children affecting about 3-5% in the U.S. and about the same amount in Canada. It is generally believed to be a physiological brain disorder with a genetic component. Children with ADHD are impulsive,
overactive, inattentive, poor learners, and are frequently uncontrollable.
disruptive,
Aggressive
and
ADHD is treated medically with stimulant drugs
such
hypertensive
as
Ritalin,
medicines.
or
oral
While
anti-
these
medications are effective, side effects are possible and most of these drugs are not given to children under the age of six for fear of toxicity, 20% of ADHD children do
not respond to the first stimulant drug tried, or he has a negative reaction to it.
Clinicians
have
using homeopathy for ADHD
reported
good
results,
but
objective evidence has been lacking. Now, a double blind, placebo- controlled study of 43 children with ADHD shows that Homeopathy can be effective in treating the disorder:
The Homeopathic Medicines found most helpful for ADHD were Stramonium, Cina Hyocyamus Niger
Stramonium was specifically indicated when the children had many fears, or suffered symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder.
Cina benefited those children who were physically aggressive
Hyocyamus Niger benefited those children whose ADHD was accompanied with manic or sexualized symptoms.
