To study the efficacy of Rhus tox in management of cases of osteoarthritis of knee joint

Abstract

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Arthritis and rheumatism are among the commonest forms of chronic disease and, with an aging population, are set to become commoner still. Strictly speaking, arthritis means disease of the joints, while rheumatism is disease of the soft connective tissues which support and move the joints. There are many problems with current conventional treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Although the new generation of NSAIDs is safer, they are only glorified painkillers, which do not affect the basic disease process. Similarly for rheumatoid arthritis, a range of powerful drugs is available but all of these have long and alarming lists of side effects. Thus the main aim of this research study is to prove the efficacy of Homoeopathy in managing cases of Osteoarthritis without any side-effects<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> 30 cases were selected fitting the case definition. Age group of 45-79 years was chosen for the study. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were laid down. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and <strong>Kellgren and Lawrence system</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> of</span> classifying the severity of knee-osteoarthritis<strong> </strong>were used to assess the severity and outcome.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> All the results were tabulated. Graphical presentation was made of all the observations. Scores before and after treatment was compared. It was found that there was vast difference in scores before and after treatment<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Rhus tox was found to be effective in managing cases of Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>

Homoeopathic medicine in different scales of potencies in the management of osteoarthritis – a systematic review

“…Finally, all of the studies discussed provide important information on the anti-arthritic effect of Rhus tox and a combination of osteoarthritic nosode with physiotherapy. More research, however, is required to comprehend the processes that explain the observations and to verify the results by replication [20][21][22][23] . LM potencies, which are said to be the most recent and renewed in form, have not yet been studied.…”

Complementary or Alternative Plant Based Medicines and Its Active Constituents Responsible for Overall Therapeutic Efficacy

“…In Homeopathy, R. toxicodendron is used for joint pains [95], stiffness worse in damp weather, irritability, restlessness [96], back pains, and asthma alternating with skin eruptions [97]. R. toxicodendron is used for anti-inflammatory activities for arthritis [98] and rheumatism [99]. In homeopathy, Rhus tox 6C, 12C, 30C, and 200C are recommended [100].…”