Experimental Evidence Supports New Perspectives in Homeopathy

Dei, Andrea

doi:10.1055/s-0040-1701445

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“…Some homeopathic researchers have considered whether randomized controlled trials appropriately measure the expected primary outcomes from homeopathic treatment, signaling an interest in finding other pathways to identify effectiveness 107 . Nevertheless, homeopathy is experiencing a growing body of evidence including clinical trials and systematic reviews, suggesting research in homeopathy will continue to evolve 5,77,108‐112 . A recent series of clinical trial outcomes has shown improvement with homeopathic remedies for several conditions 69,94,110,113 .…”

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Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice

Tinney,

Rice

2023

J Midwife Womens Health

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A substantial proportion of adults and children in the United States use complementary and alternative health practices, including homeopathy. Many homeopathic therapies are readily available over the counter, and many individuals access and self-administer these therapies with little or no guidance from health care practitioners. In addition, patients and health care providers are often confused by terminologies associated with complementary practices and may be unable to distinguish homeopathy from naturopathy, herbalism, holistic medicine, Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, or other forms of health care. Compared with European and Asian countries, education in the United States about complementary and alternative health practices is not typically found within traditional nursing, midwifery, or medical education curricula. Given this lack of education and the broad acceptance and popularity of homeopathy, it is necessary for health care practitioners to improve their knowledge regarding similarities and differences among therapies so they can fully inform and make appropriate recommendations to patients. The intent of this article is therefore to examine the state of existing science of homeopathy, distinguish it from other complementary methods, and provide midwives and women's health care providers with an introduction to common homeopathic therapies that may be recommended and safely used by persons seeking midwifery care. This review also presents the evidence base, pharmacology, manufacturing, and regulation of homeopathic therapies. We also consider controversies and misunderstandings regarding safety and efficacy of homeopathic remedies relevant to women and birthing persons. Examples of practical applications of homeopathic therapies for use in midwifery practice are introduced. Implications for practice and sample guidelines are included.

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Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice

Tinney,

Rice

2023

J Midwife Womens Health

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“…This debate about plausibility and evidence [18][19][20][21][22] can only be settled by fundamental research.…”

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Ion Partition Detected in Homeopathically Manufactured Medicine Cuprum metallicum and Controls

Wassenhoven¹,

Nysten²,

Goyens³

et al. 2022

Int J High Dilution Res

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Background: Homeopathy is highly controversial. The main reason for this is its use of very highly dilute medicines (high homeopathic potencies, HHP), diluted beyond the Avogadro/Loschmidt limit. Research using Nano Tracking Analysis has demonstrated the presence of particles in HHPs. This study aims to verify the results of a previous publication that identified the ionic composition of these particles in all dilutions. Methods: We used Scanning Electron Microscopy & Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) to examine dilutions of a commonly used homeopathic medicine, an insoluble metal, Cuprum metallicum, for the presence of particles (NPs). The homeopathic medicines tested were specially prepared according to the European pharmacopoeia standards. We compared the homeopathic dilutions/dynamizations of copper with simple dilutions and dynamized lactose controls. Results: We observed an ionic diversity common to all preparations including HHPs but also significant differences in the relative quantity of each ion between manufacturing lines of homeopathic copper and lactose controls. The probability that the observed differences could have occurred chance alone (especially above Avogadro limit) can be rejected at p < 0.001. The essential component of these homeopathic medicines is sodium hydrogen carbonate, modulated by some other elements and by its quantity, size and shape. Conclusion: Homeopathic medicines made of Cuprum metallicum do contain material with a specific ionic composition even in HHPs diluted beyond the Avogadro/Loschmidt limit. This specificity can be attributed to the manufacturing process. This material demonstrates that the step-by-step process (dynamized or not) does not match the theoretical expectations of a dilution process. The starting material and dilution/dynamization method influences the nature of these NPs. Further measurements are needed on other raw materials using the same controls (solvent and simply diluted manufacturing lines) to support these findings. The role of sodium bicarbonate must be carefully studied in the future.

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“…Homeopathy is a traditional medicine that has been used worldwide for more than 200 years. Recent studies indicate that homeopathically-prepared medicines (HMs) contain source nanoparticles (NPs) [1][2][3][4][5][6][7], silicates [4,8], and other, less well-characterized structures [9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. In addition, a recent RCT-literature audit [16][17] once more confirmed a specific effect of homeopathic treatments.…”

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Particle Characterisation of Traditional Homeopathically Manufactured Medicine Cuprum metallicum and Controls

Wassenhoven¹

2021

Int J High Dilution Res

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Background: Homeopathy is highly controversial. The main reason for this is its use of very highly dilute medicines (high homeopathic potencies, HHP), diluted beyond the Avogadro/Loschmidt limit. Research using several different methods has demonstrated the presence of particles, including nanoparticles of source material, in HHPs. This study aims to verify the results of a previous publication that detected the presence of particles in all dilutions. Methods: We used the Nano Tracking Analyzer (NTA) to examine dilutions of a commonly used homeopathic medicine, an insoluble metal, Cuprum metallicum, for the presence of particles. The homeopathic medicines tested were specially prepared according to the European pharmacopoeia standards. We compared the homeopathic dilutions/dynamizations with simple dilutions and controls including a soluble medicine. Results: We observed the presence of solid material in all preparations including HHPs (except for pure water). The measurements showed significant differences in particle sizes distribution between homeopathic manufacturing lines and controls. Conclusion: Homeopathic medicines do contain material with a specific size distribution even in HHPs diluted beyond the Avogadro/Loschmidt limit. This specificity can be attributed to the manufacturing and potentization process. This material demonstrates that the step-by-step process (dynamized or not) does not match the theoretical expectations in a dilution process. The starting material and dilution/dynamization method influences the nature and concentration of these NPs.

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Experimental Evidence Supports New Perspectives in Homeopathy

Cited by 9 publications

References 49 publications

Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice

Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice

Ion Partition Detected in Homeopathically Manufactured Medicine Cuprum metallicum and Controls

Particle Characterisation of Traditional Homeopathically Manufactured Medicine Cuprum metallicum and Controls

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