Homeopathy Seen as Personalised Nanomedicine

Rajendran, E. S.

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1669988

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“…Homeopathic ultra-high dilutions are used universally in the treatment of human, animal and plant diseases. Recent research publications of the author and many others demonstrated the presence of nanoparticles (NPs) in homeopathic ultra-high dilutions [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. As ultra-high dilutions (UHDs) demonstrated the potential in regulating the growth [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] and effectiveness in treating a variety of plant diseases [27][28][29][30][31][32], it is decided to characterize one of the commonly used homeopathic plant remedies in India particularly in the state of Kerala.…”

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Nanoparticle characterization of HOMOEO AGROCARE (Agro Homeopathic Drug) by HRTEM and EDS analysis

Edacheril¹

2021

Int J High Dilution Res

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Background: Use of Homeopathy as a therapeutic tool is still very nascent in plant science and agriculture. Therapies used for plant growth and diseases are not relevant for plants alone, but they also drastically influence the ecosystem of the organic world too. Use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers was a boon during the initial phase of green revolution around the world. Unfortunately, later they became the major reason of chronic illnesses like cancers and a cause for soil degradation all over. Current scenario demands the use of alternative models in agricultural practices in-order to prevent diseases and to maintain the health status of the population. This is also very important to get rid of the damages done to the soil. Aims: Present study aimed at analyzing the material content of the agro homeopathic drug, ‘Homeo agrocare’. Methdology: High resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) and Energy dispersion spectroscopy (EDS) was used to evaluate the material content of the drug. Results: (1) the drug solution contains plenty of nanoparticles (NPs). (2) the size of NPs ranges between 4.99nm - 120nm. (3) Twenty elements were identified in the fields studied. Conclusion: Study conclusively proved the presence of NPs of the original drug materials used in the ‘Homoeo agrocare’ drug solution. The presence of NPs of the original drug substances suggest that the drug action of ‘Homoeo agrocare’ in plants is due to the epigenetic modifications initiated by the NPs in the plant genetics.

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Nanoparticle characterization of HOMOEO AGROCARE (Agro Homeopathic Drug) by HRTEM and EDS analysis

Edacheril¹

2021

Int J High Dilution Res

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“…In this sense, the attempt is different from that of comparable contributions that have been published in the recent past. [4][5][6][7][8]…”

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Experimental Evidence Supports New Perspectives in Homeopathy

Dei

2020

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The contentious debate between homeopathy and orthodox medicine has been due to the fact that homeopathy is founded on a heuristic philosophy that is not justified by contemporary scientific evidence. In this context, however, two pillars of the method, that is, serial dilution and succussion, are poorly understood in orthodox pharmacology. The experimental data collected in the last 10 years, by means of electronic microscopy, electron diffraction and DNA arrays investigations, are consistent with the presence of nanoparticles (nanoassociates) in homeopathic medicines and seem to provide a coherent view of the essence of the homeopathy discipline, superseding all previous speculative interpretations. An acceptance of this new evidence is here suggested to remove, in principle, the barrier that separates the conventional and homeopathic therapeutic methods, and to offer new and important perspectives on future health care.

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“…3 Therefore, studying the physicochemical behaviour of active molecules used in homeopathic practice could contribute to reinforcing these issues with scientific bases. 4 Atropine is a molecule present in Belladonna atropa 5,6 ; however, in high concentrations, it can exert neurotoxic effects (e.g. blurred vision, pupil dilation, incomprehensible speech, lethargy, delirium and coma).…”

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Characterisation of Atropine in High Aqueous Dilutions for Homeopathic Use

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Background Atropine is a constitutive alkaloid of belladonna, which is widely used in homeopathic medicine in high dilutions (HDs). In HDs, atropine molecules are not correlated with the energy of electrophysical interactions or the presence of aggregates, resulting in neurotoxic effects. However, in small concentrations at the nanoscale, its effects could present therapeutic advantages. Objective In the present study, the physicochemical properties of a range of HDs of atropine were analysed to establish a correlation between its electrical and morphological properties. Methods The electrodynamic properties were analysed with a conductivity meter, whereas the size and morphology of the nanoparticles were evidenced by transmission electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. The HDs were prepared with deionised water under sterile conditions. Hydrogen potential (pH) and electrical potential were determined with a portable equipment. Electrical conductivity (EC) was calculated using the ionic strength and Debye length. Results The characterisation of atropine HDs showed the formation of aggregates and the fluctuation of morphological variables at each dilution. Electromagnetic and pH changes were evidenced, which could contribute to a change in the EC. Possibly being responsible for a better response at the cellular level without triggering side effects in the individual.These data suggest that the forces of Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek and the forces of Van der Waals are involved in the variety of forms among these aggregates.The EC was significant at 200°C. This variation suggests changes in the electromagnetic configuration of the HDs. It is only through the conformation of nanoparticle aggregates that these variations can be triggered. Conclusion Atropine HDs have demonstrated the presence of nanoparticle aggregates with different morphological and electromagnetic properties. Our results may be relevant for future approaches focused on the use of atropine in HDs to minimise cytotoxic effects or modulate adverse effects in patients with neuropathy.Until now, the therapeutic effects of homeopathy have not been relevant to the scientific community; however, here we demonstrate with scientific approaches the conformation of aggregates of nanoparticles present in HDs that modify their structure and electromagnetism, properties that could produce differential biological responses without generating cytotoxicity.

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Homeopathy Seen as Personalised Nanomedicine

Cited by 19 publications

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Nanoparticle characterization of HOMOEO AGROCARE (Agro Homeopathic Drug) by HRTEM and EDS analysis

Nanoparticle characterization of HOMOEO AGROCARE (Agro Homeopathic Drug) by HRTEM and EDS analysis

Experimental Evidence Supports New Perspectives in Homeopathy

Characterisation of Atropine in High Aqueous Dilutions for Homeopathic Use

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