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With high expectations I enumerate my ailments for your valuable advice. In this regard I will be highly obliged if you can guide me to obtain the medicines prescribed at a reasonable cost. I want to purchase German medicines also. I am diabetic for the past eight years. Now I am taking Dianom-M daily, one tablet. Blood sugar level is around 250-300 mg. Once my left-hand shoulder blade had developed unbearable pain, which was occurring at 1 a.m. till 4 a.m. as the sun rises it used to subside. Now the pain is not there after control of blood sugar level. Reeling sensation or some discomfort is felt in the upper part of the head and a persistent pain in the right arm shoulder. I am not controlling the diet. Piles (blind) for the past 15 years. I am not taking any treatment. Burning in the stomach and pain in the left side of the abdomen is felt frequently. Appendectomy was done in 1990. Constipation-at times stool has to be induced. Prostate enlargement Syed Sherfuddin Your case is chronic case requires detailed history and follow up for considerable period, it will be appropriate if you consult any qualified homoeopath in your area or send your case through delhihomeo.com.
I have just completed my B.H.M.S. and I am practicing at Patiala with my father Dr. Manmohan Singh. Kindly let me know: Dr. Anter Aneja Congratulations on your completion of BHMS, however there is no reciprocal recognition of Bachelor of Homoeopathic System of Medicine and Surgery in the Asian countries, as such you cannot practice legally in these countries. I want to know whether diplomas in psychotherapy and in geriatrics will be helpful for a homoeopath or not? If not, are there any other courses or diplomas, which will be helpful for a homoeopath? Rakhi K Knowledge in any field or subject generally enhances the perception. Obtaining diplomas in psychotherapy and in geriatrics as a homoeopath can enrich your knowledge, however your diplomas may not count for any additional benefit from the job point of view. But if you have completed your BHMS you may pursue M. D. (Homoeopathy) in Psychiatry, which shall further deepen the homoeopathic perspective, and this qualification may also benefit in securing jobs.
We had found your address through' the Publication 'Homoeopathy for All'. Sukesh It is a difficult condition to treat. In cancer care cures are rare to achieve and treatment, which improves the quality of life and prolongs it are appreciated. If you are interested you may send complete case history through delhihomeo .com for specific advice. My son R. Shyam Sundar (aged 19) is having health problem and I am sending his medical report to you. P.S. Krishnabai Your son’s case is a chronic case and requires detailed history and follow up for considerable period. It will be appropriate if you consult any qualified homoeopath in your area or send the case details through delhihomeo.com. Homoeo Pharmacist Training I among others have qualified BHMS. Like other states sufficient grants are provided for homoeopathy in Jammu and Kashmir state but practically there is no homoeopathic department existing. Where are the funds utilized? Is there any accountability? CCH is the statutory body of homoeopathy in India which formulates plans and programs for the development of homoeopathy in India, we have provided all the necessary documents including CCH act to the Health Department of J&K. Is there any proposal for development of homoeopathy in J&K? If so, what steps is it initiating? I may also request that previously we met the Ex-health Minster of J&K state regarding the development of homoeopathy, who told us that the state government cannot take any step unless central government asks to do it. Kindly favour with your kind opinion and valuable suggestions in the matter. Also favour us with destination wise Homoeopathic Pharmacist Training Institutes in India? Dr. Yaqoob Gull The concern for the development of homoeopathy in your state is acknowledged. The information about the Central Council of Homoeopathy can be obtained from its web-site www.cchindia.com. To improve the situation in your state it will be appropriate if through the Health department of J& K your association approaches, Department of ISM and Homoeopathy, Ministry of Health and Family, Govt. of India, www.indianmedicine.nic.in for specific grant from the Govt. Your association should pursue their case for the development of homoeopathy by opening of government dispensaries in each district in the existing allopathic dispensaries/primary health centres. As regards recognized training in homoeopathic pharmacy is concerned, there are no pharmacy training institutes however in some of the colleges of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala such courses have been introduced recently. Journals and Softwares From where can I get foreign journals of Germany and other European countries? Aijaz Aziz Sulemani You can get the foreign journals of Germany and other European countries through Central News Agency located at E-4/15 Jhandelwalan, New Delhi - 110005. You can contact them on their email id subs@can_india.com and their website www. cna_india.com. Telephone No. 011-23670534 and 01123364448. You need to place annual subscription with them. None of the European countries have post graduation courses in Homoeopathy. There are many homoeopathic softwares available viz Hompath, CARA, Mac Repertory and RADAR. Hompath Homoeopathic software can be procured from Hompath, 8, New Hari Niwas, Dattatray Road, Santacruz (W), Mumbai - 400 054 India. Tel. : (022) 26172032 RADAR homoeopathic software can be procured from B. Jain Exports India Pvt. Ltd, 1921, Street No. 10th, Chuna Mandi, Pahar Ganj, New Delhi - 11005, Phone No. 23670572, 23683200, Fax - 91-11-2361047, Email bjain@vsnl.com and website www.bjainindia.com CARA Professional :- Sanjeevani Software, 212, 1st Floor, New Mahavir Bldg, Telang Road, Matunga (C. Rly), Mumbai- 400019 (India), Tel : 022- 24014505/24102847, Fax 022-24105998, email sanjvani@ bom4.vsnl.net.in, Website:www. carapro.com www. homeocases.org Mac Repertory :- Cosmic Healers Pvt. Ltd, 7393, Sector- B Pocket- 10, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070, India, Telephone 26890747,2 6123670, 26123702, Fax 26122509, E-mail cosmic@bakshigroup.com Website www.bakshigroup.com Correspondence Course I am an allopathic doctor with MBBS qualification. I am a general practitioner for the past 15 years. I happened to see your magazine "Homoeopathy for All". I have been interested in knowing more about homoe- opathy and would learn this branch of medicine. As I am a general practitioner I am unable to attend Homoeopathy College and classes. I am 48 years old. There is lots of advertisement in newspapers about "Learn homoeopathy through correspondence". Please let me know whether there are any such recognized correspondence courses which are legal, I mean Consumer Protection Act. And will I be qualified to practice homoeopathy after completing such correspondence courses? Dr. R. Prasad Your interest in homoeopathy is appreciable; however, you will not be a qualified homoeopath and practice homoeopathy by undergoing any so advertised correspondence courses in homoeopathy. Correspondence courses in homoeopathy are not recognized and are illegal activities misguiding the public. Such courses should be reported to the respective state governments, Central Council of Homoeopathy and Govt. of India for suitable action against such institutions. A Case of Epilepsy I give here the case history of my daughter who is a II year BHMS student. The medicines already prescribed by a few homoeopaths are Calcarea carb 1M, Bryonia 1M, Lachesis 1 M, Puls 1M, Nitric acid 1 M and Nux vom 1 M. Before the attack: Globus hystericus, sudden shock rising from epigastric region and rises upwards then unconsciousness with chewing motion of the mouth and face with sweat. This type of attack continues for two to three days sometimes ending with an epileptic attack. During this attack, there is sleepiness, she lies quietly in the bed, no appetite, no thirst, silent just before the attack of fits, hands trembling, eye lids twitching, sparks before the eyes, sometimes a sensation as if a mouse is running from feet to head with loud crying. During attack: hands and legs are stiff, legs are drawn towards head. Convulsion of eyelids and mouth, sometimes with foam or salivation. After attack: sleep, wakes without being aware of the attack. Weakness. Mind: Anxiety about recovery of health. Wants company during globules, weeps when telling her symptoms. Fear of examination. Hurried. Irritable. Escape from house during globules. Involuntary laughter and weeping. Head: Pain mostly at 12 noon until evening. Aggravation from stooping, noise. Amelioration from lying quietly, sitting bend backwards and sleep. Pain comes suddenly and goes suddenly. Throat: During globules, mucus in throat ball like. Dryness of throat. Stomach: Desires sweets, fruits and eggs. During the attack, no appetite, no thirst, no desire for anything. Rectum: Constipation. Stool first hard and then soft. Itching after stool. Burning like red chilly has been sprinkled. Urine: Normal Female: Menses late and scanty, postponed from 5 to 10 days, smell like spoiled eggs, which nauseates the patient. White discharge in between periods smelling like sour (curd). Itching in vagina after menses. Aggravation by movement and sound. Sleep: sleepiness during globules and in noon. Late waking in the morning. Extremities: One week before attack of epilepsy, boring pain from hips to thighs. Thermal relations: Desires cold, wants to be covered in bed and fanned. Family history: Mother suffered from same kind of attack up to the age of 9. Grandfather suffered from epilepsy from boyhood to the age of 37. They are quite normal now. C. Manikkam The problem of your daughter is a chronic case having its roots in the family. The homoeopathic drugs so far used by you are very good medicines for the treatment of epilepsy. The information given by you is quite exhaustive, it is very difficult to find out one single drug, and there is need to personally interrogate the patient and evaluate the symptoms. I will suggest you to kindly consult some senior homoeopathic physician in your area and continue treatment for sometime. In such chronic cases, it has been usually seen that the medicine has to be changed frequently with the changes in the sympta- matology. Further, since you have already started anti- epileptic allopathic medicines it will be appropriate if these medicines are not withdrawn abruptly while starting homoeopathic medicines again. It is always better if the medicines are withdrawn gradually after ensuring the positive effect of homoeopathic drugs by way of monitoring the overall condition of the patient. I want to undertake a research project in homoeopathy and I already have a project report ready for the same. Kindly let me know the ways by which I can get financial support from the government as I recently heard that the government gives monetary support to start such projects? Dr. Jayesh Patel Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India provides financial assistance under the extra mural research projects of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy. You can apply under this scheme for undertaking up your research project. For more details you may log on www: indianmedicine.nic.in What is the procedure to set up a homoeopathic college in India? Dr. Chaman Lal Central Council of Homoeopathy, a statutory body of Govt. of India lays down the minimum standards of education, requirements for the opening of homoeopathic college. Any society or organization if wants to set up a homoeopathic college and hospital should approach respective state Govt. of Essentiality certificate, concerned university and then after completing formalities as given in the Central Council of Homoeopathic Minimum Standard Regulations may approach Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. After getting approval from the Govt. of India, new college can be set up. More information about this can be obtained from the web site www.cchindia.com Can biochemic medicines act as food supplements? If yes, can we use these instead of the multivitamins and other supplements prescribed by our doctors? Radhika Goel Biochemic medicines are not food supplements, these salts are dynamised with sugar of milk in the ratio of 1 : 9 with every potency, the quantity of medicine in biochemic drugs is so minute that it can act only dynamically not physiologically therefore it is not correct to use them as multivitamin and food supplements. These drugs can be good supplements to homoeopathic treatment if used judiciously with specific dietary instructions. I recently met a patient who was suffering from a serious skin disease-pemphigus vulgaris. On knowing that I was a homoeopath, she complained that she got her skin disease due to homoeopathic medicines, which were being prescribed to her by a local homoeopath for her joint problems. I was a little shocked to hear that and wondered if our medicines could produce such an effect? Is it possible that homoeopathic medicines can produce such a disastrous effect on human body? Dr. John Andrews Pemphigus vulgaris is an auto-immune disorder of skin and can not be caused by homoeopathic treatment. Homoeopathic drugs are absolutely safe and it is myth that homoeopathic drugs essentially first aggravate the skin disease before curing. It may be a co-incidence that the disease started after the homoeopathic treatment for some other disease. I have been taking homoeopathic treatment from a local homoeopath for eczema for seven months now but without relief. Since I have a lot of faith in homoeopathy, I decided to try another homoeopathic doctor, so I asked the doctor from whom I was taking treatment for the name of medicines which she had already prescribed to me. But she refused point blank. Even on my repeated requests she did not comply. I want to know that is the doctor not legally bound to give the patient the names of the medicines or does she have the right to hide this vital information from her patients? What action can be taken against her in case she is legally bound to give the patient the desired information? Ramesh Chandwani Every physician is required to give prescription to every patient irrespective of any pathy one practices. It is fundamental right of the patient to know the names of drugs prescribed and dispensed. If any physician refuses to tell the names of the drugs complaint can be lodged with the Homoeopathic Board of respective state. The action against the physician can be taken as per the provisions of the Homoeopathic Act of the respective State. I am an intern doctor of B.H.M.S. from Rajasthan University, Jaipur. I want to do M.D. in Homoeopathy from any good govt. homoeopathic college outside Rajasthan. Can you tell me in which government colleges have the 4 new branches been started? (Psychiatry, pediatrics, medicine, pharmacy). Can you give me address and information regarding admission in these collages? Aditya Vijay It seems that you are very much interested in pursuing M. D. courses in the subjects of psychiatry, pediatrics, medicine and pharmacy. These courses are at present not available in any Government homoeopathic medical colleges to best of our information. Some of the colleges in Southern state might have started M.D. in these subjects. However M.D. (Hom) is available in the following colleges: 1. G.D.Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital,East Ram Krishna Nagar, Patna-800 020 2. Sonajirao Kshirsagar Homoeopathic Medical College,Vidhya Nagar, College Road (W),Beed-431 122. 3. Dr. M.L. Dhawale Memorial Trust, 40 Parekh Street, St., Girgaum, Mumbai-400001 More information about M.D. (Hom) may be obtained from the web-site www.cchindia.com I have passed 12 with PCB subjects. I have got 48 % in PCB and according to CCH, I am illegible to get admission in any university. But no university is following this rule. Please tell me which university is following the rule of CCH so that I can try for admission? And please also take strict action on those universities, which are not following the rule of CCH? Devashya Shukla Universities and homoeopathic colleges are adopting different strategies to shortlist the students for the admission. CCH rules do not prescribe minimum percentage in 12th Class with PCB for getting admission into the Homoeopathic College. The universities are also academic bodies and are competent to decide about the entry level percentage. Since your present percentage is not good enough for getting admission in homoeopathic courses, it is advisable if you try to improve the percentage and then aspire for admission in a Homoeopathic Medical College. I came to know from #8220; Readers queries & #8221; -March & #8217 03 that BHMS doctor can also perform autopsy legally. Now, I want to know why BHMS doctors are unable to undertake P.G course in forensic medicine. Why this course is available for MBBS doctors only? Dr.P.K.Bhattacharya Post graduate Courses for Homoeopathic undergraduates are decided by the Central Council of Homoeopathy, a statutory body constituted as per the provision of Homoeopathy, Central Council Act 1973. The Council has so far notified Post Graduation in the subjects of Materia Medica, Organon and Philosophy, Repertory, Practice of Medicine, Psychiarity, Homoeopathic Pharmacy and Paediatrics. Therefore Homoeopathic graduates can not undertake P.G. in Forensic medicine. I have just started practicing since 2 months in a small town Kallam. I am a regular reader of magazine 'Homoeopathy for All' since last one year. I have a question in my mind that globules, which are made up of cane, sugar. Is it safe for diabetics or do they cause to raise blood sugar, are they necessary to give them medication using only water as a medium? Dr. Alka B. Karanjekar It is safe to dispense homoeopathic drugs in sugar globules for diabetic patients as the quantity used is very small for raising the blood sugar level, however if homoeopathic drugs is required to be used in frequent doses, it is advisable to dispense in aqua distillata. Please give me information regarding the exact time of advertisement for PG courses in homoeopathy conducted by the government homoeopathic institutions along with the name of probable source (newspaper or employment news) and session? Pravas Kumar There are no uniform timings for the P.G. Courses by the Govt. as well as Private college, normally most of the college admits students in the month of Jan-March, however updated information about the status of P.G. courses can be obtained from the web-site www. cchindia.com. Please give me the details of the following courses? a) NEHM (RMP), C grade These courses are not of homoeopathy and have not been recognized. Gate and Patent acts are to be implemented in near future over medicines. Will there be any effect of these acts over homoeopathy. If yes, please tell me in detail? What will be the minimum requirement to open a homoeopathic hospital and a shop? Sushil Agrwawal The policy of Indian government has changed from socialist towards the liberalization and globalization from 1990 onwards. India has also become member of WTO and is also partner in the GATE and Patent Act. The conventional homoeopathic medicines are developed through drug proving on healthy human beings and subsequently their symptoms are verified in patients by the homoeopathic fraternity. The conventional medicines are then included in homoeopathic materia medica which can be manufactured, sold and used by any qualified homoeopathic doctor. So there is hardly any scope for being affected by the GATE and Patent act. However there is another aspect of developing various combinations of homoeopathic medicines by different manufacturers for the treatment of various disease entities on the basis of their exclusive research according to the international parameters given in the document of WHO on the policy of traditional systems of medicine. This document can be seen at the official website of WHO www.whoint.org . The homoeopathic hospital can be started by any agency having qualified homoeopathic doctors to run. There are no restrictions from the government side for the establishment of homoeopathic hospital. However if any organization wants to establish homoeopathic college along-with hospital there are guidelines for the same which can be seen in the official website of Central Council of Homoeopathy www.cchindia.com and website of Department of ISM and homoeopathy, Government of India www.indianmedicine.nic.in. The chemist shop for the sale of homoeopathic medicines requires license from the state drug controller. I am practicing homoeopathy for the last 33 years after obtaining a postal diploma, M.M.H. from the Homoeopathic Medical Mission, Trivandrum (now renamed as Mayevalli Medical Mission) and also obtaining a registration (R.M.P.) from the Council of Alternative Systems of Medicine, Kolkatta directed and controlled by Dr. Prof. Pradip Kumar Biswas. I am eager to register myself under Part-B of the Council by obtaining a suitable certificate/diploma, if any sponsored by the Central Council of Homoeopathy, through postal course or part-time course. I have come across an advertisement published in the daily "Ananda Bazaar Patrika", a leading daily newspaper in West Bengal published by the Institute of Health and Medical Science, Kakdwip, South 24 Paraganas, West Bengal (phone no.03210-255-433), the contents of which are as under: " Obtain DHMS and BHMS with registration through postal course, under the approval from CCH immediately. For details write to Institute of Health and Medical Science, Kakdwip, South 24 Paraganas, West Bengal with a MO for Rs.100/- When contacted over phone yesterday, I have come to know from the said institute that they have obtained due authority from you for so and issue DHMS and BHMS certificates/diplomas. The course fee is Rs.16,000/- and Rs.18,000/- respectively and the duration of the courses (postal) are 3 and 6 months only. I request you to kindly advice me through your monthly whether the said institute has been actually authorized by the Council to impart such courses and issue certificate and diplomas with registration. This information is needed to save the innocent students from being cheated. Shyamal Kumar Dutta Thank you very much for asking such a question which is of great importance for the general public. The recognized qualification in homoeopathy is not imparted by any institution through postal courses. The said institution appears to be giving wrong impression that they have been authorized by anyone to issue DHMS and BHMS on the basis of postal courses. Such institutions have no legal authority and are misleading the public. It will be appropriate if you complaint about such institution to the Council of Homoeopathy, West Bengal or to the Health Department of West Bengal Govt. for initiating suitable action. Your registration in the Part -II of the Central Register notified by Central Council of Homoeopathy, statutory body of Govt. of India, is not possible at this stage as the same has already been stopped for the last many years. The registration certificate given by so called Council of Alternative Systems of Medicine, Kolkatta also appears to be not genuine and does not give legal authority to practice homoeopathy; however the same may also be confirmed from the Central Council of Homoeopathy, www.cchindia.com I am regular reader of your homoeo-magazine. I have read in readers queries March 15th vol. 4 regarding Diploma in faculty of the homoeopathy, faculty of homoeopathy London courses are recognised in India. I will be thankful to you if you give me the full particulars of that college or institution which gives D.F.HOM, M.F.HOM, FF.HOM. How to apply to obtain that diploma? Kindly give me information. Rajeswari. S M. F. (Hom) is only open to MBBS graduates and for getting admission to this course you can correspond to the: Being a science graduate, I am practicing homoeopathy since five years with good performance. My problem is that I do not have any certificate for legal practice. Please give me information of any homoeopathic course except B.H.M.S., that I can undergo and practice homoeopathy legally? Anonymous There is no recognized course for allowing practicing homeopathy legally other than the BHMS which is a five and half years regular course in the recognized college after passing 12th class with science background. All correspondence or short term courses being offered by various news bulletins are unrecognized and are illegal. I am a first year B.H.M.S. student. I desire to know in detail, if there is any scope of further recognized study and research work in this field in India and abroad? Soumitra Deb The Central Council of Homoeopathy has already notified post graduate courses in homoeopathy in seven subjects namely Materia medica, Organon and Philosophy, Repertory, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Practice of Medicine Psychiatry. These courses are available in several colleges up-to date list can be obtained from www.cchindia.com. After passing BHMS you may pursue any of these courses. Please let me know what is P.G.R. (Bombay) degree or fellowship? R. Kumar The exact nomenclature is P. G. C. R. (Bombay). It is post graduate course in Rehabilitation being undertaken by the All India Institute of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, Haji Ali Park, Mumbai. It is four weeks certificate level programme usually in the month of June every year for training the medical graduates in the rehabilitation of physically challenged patients. I am a fresh graduate from a homoeopathic college and would like to set up a practice but my problem is that I do not have the right amount of funds to start a clinic. I wish to know if there are any banks, which provide loans to doctors, or if CCH has some provision to provide financial help to people like us? Dr. J. Chugh The Central Council of Homoeopathy do not provide funds/loan for the establishment of homeopathic clinics. The purpose of the council is to lay down the standard of homeopathic education and to recognize the colleges for this purpose. Council is also maintaining central register of homeopaths. Nowadays the nationalized as well as private banks are offering soft loans to the professionals, it will be appropriate if you try for loans from these banks. I was reading your earlier ‘Readers Queries’ column where you have mentioned that government has some provision for people to start extramural research in homoeopathy. Could you please let me know what are the other requirements that need to be completed to start such a research center before approaching the Ministry? Dr. S. S. Reddy The scheme for extramural research has been given in detail in the official website of Department of Indian system of medicine and homoeopathy, Govt. of India, www.indianmedicne.nic.in. The complete information can be downloaded from this website. While choosing a homoeopath, what qualifications should we look for in a person so that we are assured that the doctor is properly qualified and not a quack? Sri Laxmi Every homeopathic doctor, after passing out from the college gets himself registered with the respective State Board/Council of Homoeopathy. Therefore all the homeopaths who are registered with the State Board/Council or Central Council of Homoeopathy are lawfully authorized to practice homeopathy. Many of these homeopaths are displaying these registration certificates in their clinics. I am a practicing M.B.B.S. doctor with deep interest in homoeopathy. Is there any official government sanction -correspondence or regular course in which I can get a diploma or any other qualification to practice homoeopathy legally? Dr. S. Sridhar There is no course for MBBS doctors in India wanting to learn and practice homeopathy legally. However MBBS doctors are entitled for admission in the M. F. (Hom) course being conducted by “Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital, Greenwell Street, London, for getting admission to this course you can correspond to the, WIW 5 BP. Telephone - + 442073918823 Fax + 442073918812 It is a common practice seen especially amongst retired people to start practicing homoeopathy by just reading books, which is quite frustrating for us homoeopaths who have toiled for five and a half years to get a degree. Can’t an action been taken against such people who are practicing without a proper qualification in their hands? Dr. Ritu Bhargava It is not correct position that retired people are practicing homeopathy just by reading books, having no registration. No one can practice homeopathy in Delhi without registration with the Delhi Homoeopathic Board. Anyone having a registration with the board, may be on experience basis, one is lawfully entitled for practicing homeopathy, but any person practicing without any registration it is illegal. If you are sure that any person practicing in your area is not having proper registration you may complain about the same to the anti-quackery cell of the government or to the Delhi Homeopathic Board, necessary action against such persons can be taken. I have been reading your column with great interest. I would like to know whether the Homoe- opathic qualification -MNCH (U.S.A.) is recognized in India and endorses one to practice homoeopathy. There is an ENT surgeon in my locality who has recently added this affixation (MNCH) to his name and is practicing homoeopathy and allopathy along side. Could you please clarify this for the benefit of lay people like me, who get entrapped by such unscrupulous practitioners? I would also like to know that can the allopathic people who are M.B.B.S. practice anything without proper/formal study and prescribe anything from any system of medicine for the patient under the sun. If that is so why can’t the homoeopaths prescribe in the same manner? I would also like to know where could one complain about such types of practitioners. Kamal Narayan Rao Homoeopathy practice and registration in Delhi is governed by the provisions of Delhi Homoeopathic Act, 1956 amended from time to time and Central Council of Homoeopathy Act, 1973. The qualification MSCH (U. S. A.) is not a recognized qualification and any person possessing this qualification with any of the degree of modern system of medicines is not entitled to practice and prescribe homoeopathic medicine legally. If you have any grievance against such practitioners you may write to the Directorate of Health Services, F-17, Karkardooma, New Delhi or to the Registrar, Board of Homoeopathic System of Medicine, Block 8/A, Old Secretariat, Delhi for taking necessary action in the matter. I am a regular reader of ‘Homoeopathy for All’. I am a graduate civil engineer and serving at State Bank of India as Manager. I am deeply interested in homoeopathy. I got my diploma in homoeopathy and biochemistry through correspondence course from Maveli Homoeo Mission, Trivandrum, which is registered with Kerala Govt. This mission is a social service institution primarily devoted to the task of propagating homoe- opathic concepts of treatment among masses and to create sense of awareness among the people that most of their bodily ailments cured by natural systems of treatment of homoeop- athy. It is serving and has treated many patients since 1948. The coaching was very systematic, covering wide range of subjects. All subjects were dealt in its entirety. After each 30-35 lessons, tests were conducted. On completion of the course in one year, the final exams were conducted. I passed securing first class and after completion of clinical training at the mission, I was awarded Diploma in Homoeopathy and Biochemistry. I have also treated good number of patients successfully and some complicated cases, which were not cured by allopathy also. The Mission says with this Diploma we can practice homoeopathy, as Central Act does not prohibit lay practice of homoeopathy. Based on this certificate Indian Council of Alternative Medicines, Kolkatta, has granted registration as RMP in biochemic system of medicine. I would like to practice homoeopathy and serve the ailing humanity in a professional capacity. I want to educate common people on personal hygiene, sanitation, disease prevention methods and importance of healthy, vigorous life to avoid debilitating diseases, which require costly and habit-forming diseases. I also work to build up a society devoted to the noble cause of homoeopathy and bring relief to the sick. Jayaraj. H Practice of homeopathy without possessing any recognized qualification and valid registration number is illegal. The so called diploma in homoeopathy and bio-chemistry is not recognized under Central Council of Homoeopathy Act. 1973. Therefore you cannot practice homoeopathy based on the diploma obtained through your Maveli Homoeo Mission, Trivandrum and RMP certification. The said institution appears to be giving wrong impression that they have been authorized. Such institutions have no legal authority and are misleading the public. Further the registration certificate given by so called Council of Alternative Systems of Medicine, Kolkatta also appears to be not genuine and does not give legal authority to practice homoeopathy. If you are interested you may complaint about such institution to the Council of Homoeopathy, West Bengal or to the Health Department of West Bengal Govt. for initiating suitable action. I am happy to learn that you are well devoted towards homoeopathy and your wishes can be fulfilled if you open a charitable homoeopathic clinic wherein you are required to employ qualified homoeopathic doctors. I have just passed the final BHMS examination from Dr. J.K. Saikia Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Jorhat, Assam conducted by Dibrugarh University. But I have some confusion about the distribution of subjects of III BHMS and IV BHMS class of our university. In II BHMS we appeared for the following subjects- 1. Practice of medicine In IV BHMS we appeared for the following subjects 1. Practice of medicine Now, my questions are- 1. Do these distributions of subjects and papers qualify us for getting admission in the M.D. Course of other universities? 2. What should be the pattern of the final year mark sheet in such a situation? How are the honors marks of any subject mentioned in the mark sheet - is it by mentioning the marks of all the previous papers of the subject in a single mark sheet or so? Here I want to mention that the syllabus of study of all the subjects is same as per CCH standards of education. Dr. Naba Krishna Deb Naik Any student who has passed out BHMS qualification as per Central Council of Homeopathy syllabus having all the above mentioned subjects shall qualify in appearing M.D. courses offered by homoeopathic colleges which are available in seven subjects viz. Organon and Homeopathic Philosophy, Repertory, Materia Medica, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Practice of Medicine and Pediatrics. The homoeopathic doctor is not entitled for M.D. courses in other systems of medicine like Allopathic, Ayurvedic etc. The details of M. D. courses available in homeopathy can be seen at www.cchindia.com. I am a B class registered homoeopathic practitioner registered with Tamil Nadu Council practicing homoeopathy - 3 days in Tamil Nadu area and 3 days in Kerala area. Some of my friends are of the opinion that a B class practitioner of Tamil Nadu registration is not entitled to practice at Kerala area and registration from Kerala Board is essential. Is it possible to get registration from two states or registration from one state is sufficient enough to practice in another state. Kindly also clarify that am I entitled to register myself in the Central Council of Homoeopathy, if so under what rule? Dr. M. Gopal Krishnan The rights of a ‘B’ Class registered homoeopathic practitioners are protected under the Section 15 (b) of Central Council of Homoeopathic Act. 1973, and section 26 (2) which states: (1) Subject to the conditions and restrictions laid down in this Act regarding practice of Homoeopathy by persons possessing certain recognized medical qualifications, every person whose name is for the time being borne on Part I of the Central Register of Homoeopathy shall be entitled according to his qualifications to practice Homoeopathy in any part of India and to recover in due course of law in respect of such practice any expenses, charges in respect of such practice any expenses, charges inn respect of medicaments of other appliances or any fees to which he may be entitled. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3) of section 15, any person whose name is for the time being borne on Part II of the Central Register of Homoeopathy, may practice Homoeopathy in any State, other than the State where he is enrolled on the State Register of Homoeopathy with the previous approval of the Government of the State where he intends to practice. As you are registered in Tamil Nadu and intend to practice for 3 days in Kerala what you are required to do is to get permission from the State Govt. of Kerala for practicing in the Kerala on the basis of your registration in Part B of Central Register maintained by Central Council of Homoeopathy. You are required to write a letter to Secretary, Central Council of Homoeopathy enclosing your registration certificate issued by Tamil Nadu Homoeopathic council for knowing your registration number in the Central Register of Homeopathy. on the basis of your registration number in the Central Register you may apply to the Kerala Govt. for permission to practice and there is no need for registration in Kerala. In a homoeopathy magazine in Malayalam language, a method applying medicines is reported by a homoeopathic doctor that medicines can be applied through photographs, hair etc. of a distanced patient or through phone to the distanced patient. The doctors refer to a book “Dr. Shani’s transmission of homoeo drugs energy from a distance.” The doctor also gives an account of his treatment as a case study. Can you give an account on this subject in your magazine? M.T. Balakrishnan I have also heard about this way of distributing homoeopathic medicine but it appears to be a non practical and non scientific method of delivering homoeopathic medicine. I don’t think it is necessary to highlight such hypothetical system in the magazine, which is published with the aim of popularizing homoeopathy and informing the factual position of homoeopathy to general public. I would like to know that whether there is any directive from the Govt of India regarding sale of homoeopathic medicines in Allopathic pharmacies in places where there is no Homoeopathic Pharmacy. A senior colleague of mine directed me to contact you for correct news. Some Homoeopathic magazines have published as stated above. Dr. S.K. Suman, The sale of homoeopathic medicine has been facilitated by a notification issued by Govt. of India wherein commonly used homoeopathic and bio-chemic drugs have been declared as over the counter (OTC) products and their sale is not prohibited by even allopathic chemists. The purpose of this notification is to ensure the availability of common homeopathic medicines in the far flung countries where it is not financially viable to establish separate hompeopathic chemist shop. Is homoeopathy effective in treating osteoarthritis? Aditi Jayraj Homoeopathy is of great help, especially in the early stages of Osteoarthritis to prevent its further progression, when given along with proper regime. However, in late stages with advanced degenerative changes, homoeopathy like any other system of medicine has its limitations. However if you are interested for the exact desire you may send your case for free consultation on our website www.delhihomeo.com I write this to know the veracity of the claim of the recently started college in my hometown in the name ‘JSS Electro – Homoeopathy medical College’. The so called college stared in the northern Kerala district of Kannur has already started functioning and claims to have authorization from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. The courses offered are diploma and degree, spanning one and half years and four and half years respectively. They also claim that RMP registration would be provided for those who successfully complete the course and also for those who could not acquire the registration due to non-formal education in homoeopathy. So please inform me whether the college has any recognition as has been claimed. E.V. Krishnan Electro homoeopathy or electropathy is not homoeopathy. Govt. of India and all the state government only recognize homoeopathy as a system of medicine along with Ayurveda, unani, Siddha, yoga and naturopathy. Therefore all such electropathic colleges are functioning on their own and try to identify with the recognized systems of medicine. The persons after passing out from such colleges cannot legally practice homoeopathy. Is it essential for a doctor to put up a display with their consultation fee in their clinics? Dhiraj Kumar It would always be better to display the charges of the consultation as it facilitates the patients in their consultation. However I am not aware whether it is legally required. The ethical considerations for homoeopathic physician have been given in the code of ethics regulations which may be referred at www.cchindia.com . I am suffering from chronic constipation for last about ten years and to ease myself in the morning I am to take ‘Kayam churan’ daily at bedtime. Every morning I go to the toilet three to four times to ease myself. However, for last 3-4years when stool is not clear, wind is formed in the stomach. It goes upward and I feel reeling in the head. I have consulted gastroenterologist who advised me to take Inj-Hanabarin 6, Protoloc (40 mg) and Felvite (5 mg). I used these medicines for 2-3 months but I did not get any permanent relief. My age is about 69 years and during the last ten years I have lost weight from 70 kg to 58 kgs. I get proper appetite and take food, mostly vegetarian regularly.
I retired from service in 2001. Now I am 60 years old. I request medicine for Facial spasms. Suffer from diabetes since 15 years. I am using Daonil and glyciphage under control. I suffer from hypothyroidism also and am using Eltroxin 1.25 mg daily. I suffer from facial spasms since July. I have used allopathic medicines but no relief. Neurologist suggested me to have ‘Botax’ injection once in six months, which is a very costly affair. I have also used homoeopathic medicines like Causticum, Agaricus, Sulphur etc. prescribed by homoeopathic doctors but have not found any relief till now. I humbly request you to suggest a remedy for my problem. Due to the spasms I don’t have any pain but inconvenience while talking and reading. G. Appa Rao I think you continue your treatment from qualified homoeopathic doctor practicing in your area for proper assessment of symptoms. On the basis of above symptoms homoeopathic drugs -Mygale Lasedona, Digitalis or Plumbum metallicum can be tried to help you in your facial spasms. Ask your doctor regarding the same. I am sending herewith a case for enquiry. Name. Shri Hari Kishan Lal Chugh, Age 68 years, Retired railway officer. Presently working as the secretary of Arya Samaj Mandir, Ghaziabad. Physique is normal. During 1962 the patient got pain in gall bladder/liver region and was told that his gall bladder is not functioning properly. Whenever he takes fried food or any heavy meal he gets pain over gall bladder/ liver region and he was advised to avoid fried food. In between he was told to go for ultrasound to check up regarding stone in gall bladder but it was clear. He was advised in September 2001 to go for CT Scan. In this He has acute problem of constipation, usually does not pass stool for 2-3 days continuously and he has to take some purgative and then only he passes stool. In the mean time he went to Mumbai where he passed stool regularly. He has acute problem of gas and bad odour, heaviness after meals. His thirst is normal, likes sweet things. Dr. R.K. Mittal The treatment of the patient can be started with Alumina 30 twice a day. He may be requiring Lycopodium, Chelidonium and Thuja in due course of time according to symptomatology. It will be appropriate if you send the information with more details through www.delhihomoeo.com
I have just passed the final BHMS examination. What are the qualifications that I would need for getting admission in the M.D. Course of other universities? Jaya Kumari Any student who has passed out BHMS qualification as per Central Council of Homeopathy syllabus having all the above mentioned subjects shall qualify in appearing M.D. courses offered by homoeopathic colleges which are available in seven subjects viz. Organon and Homeopathic Philosophy, Repertory, Materia Medica, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Practice of Medicine and Pediatrics. The homoeopathic doctor is not entitled for M.D. courses in other systems of medicine like Allopathic, Ayurvedic etc. The details of M. D. courses available in homeopathy can be seen at www.cchindia.com .
I passed BHMS from Muzaffarpur University in 2001 and I got registration from Homoeopathic Board, Patna. I want to know what is the schedule I, II, III of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act 1973? Which colleges come under these schedules and what is meant by the recognition of the college? Do doctors who are registered under Bihar Homoe- opathic Board come under schedule II or III of Homoeopathy Central Council Act 1973 and can they practice in any other state? If any person has his BHMS completed in other state, is he allowed to practice in his own state without his state board registration? Dr. A.K. Mandal All the colleges in India are recognized by Central Council of Homoeopathy as per the provisions of Homoeopathy Central Council Act 1973. The colleges are also recognized by the respective universities or state boards for the purpose of examinations and award of degree qualification. The qualifications awarded by the universities are included in the IInd schedule of Homoeopathy. If a person possesses qualification included in the second schedule of homoeopathy, he can practice anywhere in India without any restriction, however he is also required to get himself registered with the respective state board. Schedule “I” relates to the number of seats allotted to different states in the Central Council of Homoeopathy and nothing do with the registration of homoeopathic doctors. The Schedule “III” relates to the recognized qualifications awarded by the universities outside India. Further information on these issues can be obtained from the website www.cchindia.com. I am a registered homoeopathic medical practitioner registered in Homoeopathic Council of Tamil Nadu under class B: year 1976. Last year I came to know through one of my friends that they are renewing the registration and issuing identity cards etc.. So I personally went to Chennai and enquired at the Council office. They say that they cannot renew my registration since I am residing in Kerala. They would only renew registration whose address is in Tamil Nadu whose address is in Tamil Nadu but in the late 80’s I had to leave Tamil Nadu and settle in Kerala. I had informed them about my change of address which they had changed and used to send me ballot papers etc. to my new Kerala address. The address now in their register is the Kerala address. Even then they refuse to renew my medical registration. I am afraid I may lose my consequent benefits if my registration is not renewed. Kindly advise me what should I do and oblige? Dr. K.S. Chandrasekhran The doctors who were registered in the Part B of the State Register and are also having their registration in the Part - B of the central register maintained by Central Council of Homoeopathy as per the provisions of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 are entitled to practice in the respective state or in any other state with the formal approval of the respective State Government where one intends to practice. The rights of such persons have been safeguarded as per the provision 26 (2) (b) of the CCH Act, 1973. As regards your change of address is concerned it is apparent that the board has already changed your address in their record as they are sending the letters and election notices on the new address. The state board is also required to renew your registration if at all they are doing. It will be pertinent to mention that if you are also required to take approval from the Govt. of Kerala for practicing at the new address. I have qualified (BHMS) from Karnataka and am presently registered under the State Board in Karnataka. I would like to set up a private clinic in Kerala. Do I require a separate registration from Kerala. In fact I have applied for the state Board in Kerala for registration, but on enquiry they say that it will come through only by January 2004. Does this bar me from practicing till I get my registration? Also let me know if homoeopaths need any other license to keep and sell homo- eopathic medicines - especially patents like cough syrup (for patients) in the private clinic? Dr. Sara The rights of qualified doctor who has already been registered in one state are covered in the provisions in section 15(1) of Central Council of Homoeopathy Act., 1973 which states as under “..... 15. (1) - Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, any medical qualification included in the Second or the Third Schedule shall be sufficient qualification for enrolment on any Sate Register of Homoeopathy.” It is apparent from the above that there is no need for re-registration with every state government where one intends to practice, so you can legally practice in Kerala as long as you want. The homoeopathic doctor can always keep homoeopathic drugs which include patents also for dispensing to his patients and is not required to take any drug license. However if you want to sell homoeopathic drugs to general public there is a requirement for taking sale license from the drug controller of the respective state. My son is studying in III year BHMS at a reputed homoeopathic medical college at Pune, affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. We have recently come to know, much to our shock, that several of the renowned homoeopathic colleges are not approved by the Central Council of Homoeopathy, as the colleges do not have an attached exclusive homoeopathic hospital, although they are attached to a multi-disciplinary hospital having homoeopathic, allopathic, ayurvedic OPDs. As a result of this lack of recognition, the students will not be registered under CCH at all India level, but will only be registered by the Maharashtra State Council for Homoeopathy. As such, they will be licensed to practice only within Maharashtra, and not in any other state. They will also not be admitted to M.D. (Hom) courses in other states. We were not informed of this problem by the college authorities at the time of my son’s admission, but only came to learn of this matter recently. As this is likely to have an adverse effect upon my son’s future scholastic and medical career, would you kindly enlighten us on the following: a) Can a student registered by the Maharashtra State Council for Homoeopathy practice in the other states in India? Is there any provision for obtaining registration in some other State Council for Homoeopathy, in case he desires to study further or to practice homoeopathic medicine in some other state of India? b) Which are the other countries where an Indian BHMS graduate can practice homoeopathic medicine, if registered with the state council? K.C. Shah The Central Council of Homoeopathy recently has not recognized any college of Maharashtra State and it appears you are not fully informed. However even for registration in any State Boards/Council say Maharashtra Council, it is essential to hold a recognized qualification in homoeopathy. Professional qualifications like BHMS are governed by the Central Govt, through the councils. Therefore it is not appropriate if a college is having recognition from State Council and the University without recognition from the Central Council of Homoeopathy. It will be appropriate if you send this question to the www.cchindia.com for complete update on this subject. The recognition of Indian qualification in other country depends upon the legislative procedures applicable. The complete information about the status of homoeopathy in different countries was published in Homoeopathy for All in the issue no. 32, August 2002. I am very much interested in studying and practicing Homeopathy, Can you please tell me which are all the institutes provide correspondence course in Homeopathy in India. Does Maveli Homeo mission provides correspondence course, if so, please give me the contact address? Sundarrajan A K (Sundar) Correspondence courses in homeopathy are not recognized in India which includes the so called course being offered by different institutions. Homoeopathy courses are full time courses and are regulated by Central Council of Homoeopathy. Could you advice me of any diploma courses in homoeopathy, which can be done in Mumbai. I knew of C.P.M. Medical College which had these diploma courses 3 years ago. I am a Commerce graduate but very keen to do a homoeopathy course. Shahnaz The diploma courses of homoe- opathy have already been scrapped from India and now only degree level regular courses are available in different colleges. The details of the colleges and courses can be downloaded from www.cchindia.com I want to know, as a 2nd year B.H.M.S. student, is Homoeopathy a proved system of treatment? I shall be keenly delighted if you inform me about the latest research results by scientists all over world, if there is any research? -Soumitra Homoeopathic system of medicine is a proven system of medicine. It has cured several incurable cases. There is abundant literature indicating the usefulness of this system. I will advise you to kindly see the homoeopathic journals coming to your college library and also study back issues of these journals. There are several websites viz www.delhihomeo.com, www.ccrhindia.com, spiritindia.com and many others highlighting the authenticity of homoeopathy. Being a candidate of Bihar University Muzzafarpur (session 1992-93). I completed my B.H.M.S. from the Sinha Homoeopathy College Laheria Saria, Darbhanga in 2001. Our exams were not conducted for a long time after 1993 due to ban on some colleges by high court. Then high court decided to conduct exams till 1993 batch and disaffiliate all the college after that. Now I am interested to know which colleges were recognised in Bihar before 1993 and now? Which colleges are recognised now and the candidates who were from the colleges, which were de-recognised, are not the candidates of recognised colleges? Rahul The recognisition of homoeopathic colleges is decided by Central Council of Homoeopathy. You are advised to send your specific request to the Secretary, Central Council of Homoeopathy at email id cenchom@bol. net.in for ascertaining the exact position of your college and batch. It will be very kind of you if you will please let me know the procedure for admission and eligibility for MF (Hom) course awarded by Faculty of Homoeopathy, Royal Homoeopathic Medical College, London. I completed DHMS in 1999, with good marks and thereafter am involved in practicing homoeopathy, along with my father who is also a homoeopath. I also want to know whether I can join academics with my qualification and experience or I have to undergo graded course first. My interest is solely to develop myself as a good homoeopath and in academics. I will be quite thankful to you if you will please guide me with the best . Dr. Amit Srivastava The DHMS qualification holders are not eligible for M. F. (Hom), it is only open to MBBS graduates and for getting admission to this course you can correspond to: Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital, Greenwell Street, London, WIW 5 BP. I would like to add since you are already in private practice for the last so many years you can highlight your experiences, success stories in keeping up your academic interest. I am a homoeopathic consultant from Pune. I have been registered from M.C.H. in the year 1999 and again in the year 2001. I want to do P.G. course in homoeopathy. I have already gone through the C.C.H. list of P.G. colleges but I want to know about PG in subjects other than Materia Medica, Organon, Repertory. I want to do PG in other subjects like Medicine, Gynaecology, and Paediatrics. I want to know which colleges conduct PG courses in these subjects. Are PG courses available outside India? If yes, which country? Dr. P.R. Kulkarni Post graduate courses are available in the subjects of medicine and pediatrics not in gynaecology. These are regular courses and are available in most of the PG colleges listed in the www.cchindia.com .For specific information you may contact these colleges. The PG courses being conducted outside India are not recognized in India except the M. F. (Hom).
I am a homoeopath having class B registration from Nagaland. When I approached the Chhattisgarh Council for registration, they are of the opinion that my registration is Nagaland in under section 22/2 and vide CCH letter no. 13-12/2001/3029 dt. 24.4.03, homoeopaths registered under section 22/2 in Nagaland is not incorporated in the Central Register. Hence they are not in a position to register me. I shall be grateful if you could kindly guide as to what is to be done, as many poor people approach for homoeopathic treatment, this being a very backward area and I am running a charity clinic of my own. Could you kindly take pains to suggest as to what can be done? Babu Varughese If your name has not been borne on the Part B register of the Central Council of Homoeopathy you are not entitled for homoeopathic practice anywhere in India. There is no other alternative to best of my knowledge.
I came to know that homoeopathy is used for agricultural crops/ ornamental plants against pest disease and nutritional deficiencies of all crops. But I have no full or complete information on the above subject. So please tell me where can I find literature on the subject? R. Krishna Rao The precise information about this subject is not available; however some of the homoeopathic doctors are trying to use homoeopathic drugs in the field of agricultural crops and ornamental plants. All these efforts are at experimental stage. You can also contact Dr. Abdul Latif, Principal GHMCT-0471-2459457, Govt. Homoeo Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on this matter.
You had mentioned in the Readers Queries column of Homoeopathy for All - October 2003 that Osteoarthritis could be cured by Homoeopathy. I have hypothyroidism for which I take one tablet of Eltroxin every morning. My blood pressure is 140/80, for which I take Tenormin 50 - 1, and Losacar 25 - 1 tablet every morning. My weight is 80 KG. and Height 5 ft 2". In June 2003 I suddenly had a weakness in the right knee & could not walk without dragging my leg. There was tension in the calf muscle & rt. ankle & foot were also swollen. The Doppler test showed no blood clots and the diagnosis was Osteoarthritis. Since my knees are stiff I am taking Causticum 200. I would like to know, how long I should take it? Can you suggest more appropriate medicines and how long should I take them? Do you recommend OA Nosode? At present I can only walk inside the house, as I am not too steady on my feet. The knees are stiff and the ankles get swollen sometimes. I find relief when I lie on my back in bed, and keep a small pillow under my thigh, which gives support to the hollow under the knee. I also find relief when I draw up my foot, by bending my knee while resting in bed. Since I am over weight, can you suggest line of treatment? Flavia Soans. You are having multiple problems and it is not possible to prescribe in your case. It will be appropriate if you take consultation from the nearest homoeopathic doctor. Let him decide about the homoeopathic medication. It is apparent that you are required to take care of your weight and change your life-style, eating habits and also try to do as much physical activity as possible so that for the speedy recovery. April 2004 I passed B.H.M.S. from J.S.P.S. Govt. Homoeo Medical College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh and registered too. I am practicing in Hyderabad for the past 4 years. I would be glad to know whether this degree is recognized in United Kingdom to practice there or any other register are essential. I am eager to know the websites or some addresses of homoeopathic consultants there to continue my practice, as I have to move to United Kingdom very soon. Dr. Sunitha . B BHMS qualification awarded in India is not recognized for the purpose of practice in UK. Further information can be obtained from www.cchindia.com and E-mail rlhhconference@compuserve.com During Govt. service, from which I retired in 1981, I obtained H.M.B. diploma as a private candidate in exam held in June 1969 from New Allen Homoeopathic College, Calcutta but delayed being registered as I had to practice at my residence free of fees as also cost of medicine in my stock. Later on registration was stopped under Central Council Act. Subsequently those who were practicing without any diploma were enrolled on basis of experience etc. by the Bihar Homoeopathic Council, I therefore got enrolled. I am a mature homoeopathic practitioner for last 40 years. Is there any bar in such practice outside Bihar as give free medicines at Agra, Surat, Kolkatta and issue prescriptions too writing myself as a doctor? Dr. R.N. Sinha You have not clarified in your question whether your name has been registered in the Part II of CCH Central Register, if your name has been registered, you can practice in other states after obtaining permission from the respective state on the basis of Registration in the Part II of Central Register. I am a homoeopathic doctor under the Board of Homoeopathic Systems of Medicine, Nagaland practicing in homoeopathy last 13 years running. I want to purchase homoeopathic medicines from homoeopathic company, because I am facing losses in my practice by the day short of genuine medicines now. I am purchasing from Assam Homoeopathic Medicine Company demand road permit means sales tax. I am not a busy doctor, not a whole seller, and do not use any patents. My daily income is only Rs.200 to Rs.300. I want to know whether I need to pay sales tax. How can I get road permit to purchase the medicines from homoeopathic company. I am not interested in wholesale; I just want the medicines for my private practice so please tell me how to go about it? Dr. S. Sutra Dear The sales tax number etc. are required if you want to sale Homoeopathic drugs from the clinic, it is not required for dispensing Homoeopathic medicine. It is also clarified that you can purchase Homoeopathic drugs from any Pharmacy out side your state by paying the sales tax applicable in the respective state. Small quantity of medicines can be ordered by VPP or by sending advance cheque to the respective pharmacy. The medicines can be also being purchased through the online services of different pharmacies. I am a housewife, 37 years old, having background of graduation in science. I am very keen to learn homoeopathy as I have observed miraculous results of treatment by homoeopathy. I wish to devote my life to the cause of homoeopathy and practice homoeopathy in future to serve the ailing patients. May I request you to provide your valuable guidelines in this regard. Amita Rani, Raigarh Homoeopathic system of Medicine is a recognized system in India, the practice of Homoeopathy is possible only after obtaining degree of 51/2 years from any recognized college. Your interest in learning Homoeopathy is appreciated but there are no shortcuts for obtaining Homoeopathic degree. I am a registered medical practitioner, I am fresh to the field and I want to refresh myself in homoeo practice. Could you recommend any institution service now only retired. I am very interested to do the homoeo practice. I want to buy a simple guide which can be useful for me for better practice. Dr.G.Elangovan I am happy to learn that you are reviving interest in homoeopathy. There are several books but the following books are recommended. Boreicke Text book of Materia Medica and Repertory Kent Repertory and Kent philosophy, Allen Key Notes and Allen Materia medica. I am a patient aged, 32 years of colitis and I am taking treatment from a doctor at Gorakhpur. My doctor has given me the following medicines: Phosphorus 0/3 x 32 These medicines were recommended for 3 months. Alter after 3 months I got my stool culture examined which came negative. My problem is that after discontinuing the medicine for two months this disease recurred. So I request you to tell me that how long I should take the medicine, so that my problem is cured completely and does not trouble me in future. Pradeep It appears from the above history that you have stopped the treatment, while the disease was partially recovered. It is not possible to predict the exact time period required for complete recovery. Your treating physician shall be able to guide you in a better way. If you want any specific advice please send your complete details through our website www.delhihomeo.com I have recently started my private practice in homoeopathy after graduating last year. I have a query regarding prescription of medicine. When a patient responds to a medicine initially but shows no effect after some time, even when you increase the potency, what should be the next course of action? I seem to be able to judge the medicine the first time the patient comes and am able to bring relief also but the effect is lost after some time. This disappoints the patient as well as me? Could you tell me where do I go wrong? Dr. Ritu Arora It is natural for a beginner to find difficulty in following chronic patient. It is advisable for you to go into details of the complementary and follows well medicines as second prescription to enhance or complete the action of well selected simillimum. Sometimes due to some maintaining factors, there may be some obstacles in recovery. These obstacles should also be identified and patient may be educated for life style modification. Intercurrent medicines may also be given from time to time as immuno modulators according to the indications. I am a fresh graduate and have just started practicing. I get confused at times between giving a specific remedy and giving a constitutional remedy to the patients. I normally take the whole case and prescribe constitutionally but at times the patient fails to respond. Should I then go in for a specific remedy for the patient’s ailment? Kindly advice. Dr. Suresh Malkani Try to emphasize more on case taking and then go for repertorisation first rather than jumping to constitutional remedy. Refer materia medica and select your simillimum in unprejudiced way. There is no harm in giving specifics as and when required specifically when constitutional symptoms are not pronounced. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get results in beginning of your career as it happens with everybody. Be consistent with reading your materia medica and repertories thoroughly, ultimately success will be yours. I am doing homoeopathy as a hobby for the past 40 years as a government servant. I obtained H.M.B. by correspondence course from Allen Homoeopathic College, Calcutta in 1970-80 but did not take registration. Later on when Bihar Homoeopathic council opened doors to those doing homoeopathic treatment on basis of experience, I got my enrolment done and started giving free treatment to people. I want to know whether I can prescribe medicines to people residing in Bihar, U.P., Mumbai, and Kolkatta where I keep going. Dr. R.N. Sinha Homeopathic medicines can only be prescribed by registered homeopath. You have not clarified about your registration with Bihar Homeopathic Council or Central Council of Homeopathy. If you were registered by the Bihar Homeopathic Council on the basis of the experience, you require separate approval from the government of UP, Maharashtra and Kolkatta for practicing Homeopathy in respective state. It will be pertinent to clarify that any homeopathic doctors who is possessing recognized qualification according to Central Council of Homoeopathy Act, he can practice anywhere in India, whereas a doctor who got registration initially on the basis of experience and is not possessing recognized qualification, he can only practice in the State where he was registered. He requires separate approval from respective State Government for practicing in other states. I have gone through your advice to various queries in Homoeopathy for All which has prompted me to write this letter. My wife aged 65 has suffered fracture of right femur due to osteoporosis and was operated by orthopedic surgeon three months back. Ever since this operation she has been suffering from body pains from back, loins, left arm, legs and heels. The pains are mostly intense at night. Pain worsens when she changes sides. During daytime pain is not so much. Kindly advice what should we do? Thakur Bhambani The information given by you is not sufficient to select constitutional remedy for osteoporosis. It will be appropriate if you either submit your case on www.delhihomeo.com or consult nearest homeopathic doctor. It appears from the brief given by you that she can certainly be helped through homeopathy. There is a general feeling that homoeopathy gets a step motherly treatment from the government as compared to ayurveda. Is this true? Dr. Neeta Agarwal I don’t agree Govt. is giving step motherly treatment to homeopathy. Govt. of India and several state governments have established separate departments for Ayurveda, as Homeopathy as well as other recognized Indian Systems of Medicine. The development of these systems depends upon the vision and planning of respective In-charges of different system of medicine. Is there a treatment for eczema in homoeopathy? And how long does it take to completely cure the patient? Simret Kaur The eczema can easily be treated with homeopathy. But it is difficult to forecast the time requires for complete recovery. The recovery time depends upon the type of eczema and its clinical stage. Treatment in homoeopathy takes long. This is conception that most of us have. Is this true? Even if it is a case of viral fever, homoeopathic medicines will take long to heal? Rajendra Bhatt This is a myth that homeopathy takes long time. Homeopathic treatment is individualized and holistic in nature. The treatment gives lasting relief in quickest possible time. The viral fevers are normally self limiting disease. The aim of homeopathic treatment in such self limiting diseases is to cut short the period of morbidity and ensure recovery without any complications. I recently read an article in the newspaper about effects of conium in cases of prostate problems. My homoeopath has prescribed me that medicine. In that article were also mentioned some of the toxic effects of Conium. So if I have been taking conium for sometime, am I also likely to suffer from these toxic effects? R.K. Gupta The homeopathic medicines used in potentised form do not have any toxic effects. The quantity in homeopathic medicines is minimal which can only show effect in already sensitized individuals and are incompetent to produce toxic effects. These drugs are absolutely same for consumption. Are all homoeopathic medicines safe for a pregnant woman? Sheena Mehrotra All potentised homeopathic medicines are safe for pregnant woman. Since pregnancy is a special period the medicine should be taken only after proper consultation. Self treatment can be of no use. I have been suffering from a skin disorder for the past 6 years for which I have been taking homoeopathic treatment but the problem doesn’t seem to disappear permanently. It keeps recurring. My homoeopath says that it will not go permanently for if she tries to treat me for a permanent cure, the whole thing will first aggravate and the condition will be unbearable for me. Therefore it is better this way. I don’t know if what she is telling me is true. Kindly advice. Srishti Goel It is very difficult to give advice without knowing the proper diagnosis of the skin disorder. It will be appropriate if you give proper diagnosis and complete treatment history. It is a myth that there shall necessarily be aggravation of skin disease for permanent cure with homeopathy. Is there a sure shot cure for appendicitis in homoeopathy? -Seema Shukla In Homoeopathy there are several medicines available for the treatment of appendicitis. The appendicitis is of two types, acute and chronic. Acute appendicitis is an emergency condition and invariably requires surgical intervention. Therefore such cases are required to be referred to surgeons in time. The chronic relapsing appendicitis cases should be treated with homoeopathic drugs.
I am a student of homoeopathy. I have some doubts regarding the prescription of homoeopathic medicines in emergency conditions. Do homoeopathic medicines work in emergency conditions such as cardiac arrest or an acute attack of asthma or appendicitis etc? If yes, do they give instant relief? How long can we wait after giving the medicine to the patient before concluding whether the medicine has taken effect or no? -Reena Thomas There are several cases reported in Homoeopathic literature where these medicines have been found quiet effective in the management of above stated acute conditions. But there are certain limitations especially in life threatening situation where essentially palliative treatment is required to save the patients; such care is available under allopathic system in a better and specific manner. Therefore Homoeopaths in such situation should give the patients first line of drugs along-with general advice and refer the patients for the treatment of emergency condition without any hesitation. I am a recent pass out of a homoeopathic college and planning to set up my private practice. I just wanted to know how important is it to install homoeopathy computer software in the clinic for beginners like me? -Dr. Sudhir Mehra Computerization has revolutionized the Homoeopathic practice of today. There are more than 4000 drugs in Homoeopathy and each drug is having 200-2000 symptoms. It is not possible to remember all the drugs and their symptoms. Computers are helping the Homoeopathic physicians to analyze the symptoms of the patients and select most accurate medicine. Such help is absolutely essential in the beginning of the practice. Is homoeopathy a scientific system of medicine or there is no scientific basis to the system? -Col. R.K. Vohra Homoeopathic system is one of the most scientific systems of medicine. The drugs are tested on human beings and the pure effects are used for the treatment of patients. The controversy generated about Homoeopathy primarily relates to the high dilutions used as medicines. The clinical efficacy of these high dilutions cannot be doubted. It is for the scientists of basic sciences to establish the quantitative and qualitative effect of these high dilutions in vitro. Several organizations are working in this area and more than 50 research papers have been published in the last few years. As a patient taking Homoeopathy medicine for a long time, I just wanted to know whether steroids can be added to homoeopathic dilutions and patient not coming to know of it? If yes is there a way by which we can test the same? -Chandrika Madhok It has been often said that some Homoeopath use steroids in massive doses to impress upon the patients. I would like to clarify that Steroids in Homoeopathic doses (high dilutions) are not harmful and used sparingly on the basis of their symptoms. Most of the Homoeopaths treating patients according to the Homoeopathic principles are not using steroids. The treatment is therefore absolutely harmless and can be taken for long time as advised. In case of any doubt the Homoeopathic drugs can be got tested from the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia laboratory located at Ghaziabad, U.P. At every change of weather, I tend to suffer from an attack of common cold and cough. Is there a remedy in homoeopathy which I can take as soon as the attack sets in? My problem generally starts with sneezing that comes in paroxysms, followed by running nose and later cough. Fever may also accompany. -Rahul Sikka The Homoeopathic remedy for recurrent cold and cough varies from patient to patient. It will be appropriate if you send your complete case through our web site: www.delhihomeo.com for homoe- opathic prescription. I am a fresh graduate of homoeopathy medicine. I have started my own private practice. I feel a little shy while taking money from the patients-reason being, I can’t decide how much to charge. Is there a standard fee that homoeopathic doctors charge from their patients or every one sets his own standards? Can you please guide me (though I know it is a stupid query, but I am really in a fix). Anonymous There is wide variation in the consultation fee of Homoeopathic doctors and medicinal charges. It will be appropriate for the beginner to start with the consultation fee of minimum Rs 100/- with a medicine of one week. The consultation also depends upon the area of practice and the economic status of residents. I am a student of class XI. I have been on homoeopathic medicines since the time I was born, so my family and I are die hard fans of homoeopathy. I want to become a homoeopathic doctor but don’t know what procedure I have to follow and which colleges I can opt for etc.? I am a resident of Delhi and study in a Delhi school. Kindly guide me? -Deepshikha Rathore In Delhi, there are two Homoeopathic colleges namely Nehru Homoeo- pathic Medical College and Hospital, B-Block, Defence Colony, New Delhi-Tel No: 24331193, 24334225-6 & Dr. B.R.Sur Homoeopathic medical College and Research center, Nanak Pura, New Delhi. Tel No: 24105298-99. The admission in Nehru Homoe- opathic Medical College and Hospital affiliated with Delhi University is based on the marks obtained in PCB. The admission in Dr. B.R.Sur College in based on the entrance conducted by Indraprastha University. More information can be obtained from the above telephone numbers. I am a young homoeopathic practitioner with some doubts regarding the constitutional states of a person. Can two constitutional states exist in a person? Once a homoeopathic prescription is made on the constitutional basis, does it alter the constitution of the patient? -Dr. Raman Singh Every person is having its own individual characteristic. These characteristics can point out to one or more than one constitutional type described in the homoeopathic literature. These constitutional types help in identifying the appropriate homoeopathic drug for patients. The objectives of treatment are to cure the sickness not to alter constitution of the patient. However if any patient develops certain symptoms pointing towards one constitutional type due to disease/sickness, such symptoms improve with correct homoeopathic drug concurrently. I have been taking homoeopathic treatment regularly for migraine with great relief. My problem is that I am migrating to Canada two months later. I want to carry the medicines over there but my homoeopath says that she cannot give me medicine for more than a month as the symptoms keep changing. I am really perturbed and don’t know what to do as I don’t want to go back to the state I was in. Kindly advice what can be done in such a situation? -Simran Dhir The knowledge about the homoeopathic drug being prescribed by any homoeopath is the fundamental right of the patient. It will be appropriate if you request the doctor to give you prescription of the drug being administered. Thereafter you can further consult at Canada, though it will not be very cost effective. You can also keep in touch with your present doctor through e-communication. I am taking homoeopathic treatment for psoriasis for the past one year. I am taking the medicine religiously and have been very patient till date though there is no sign of recovery at all. I know this problem takes time to cure but shouldn’t have I shown some signs of improvement? How long will the medicine take to act on my system so that I start showing recovery? - Amar Upadhyay Psoriasis is a disease having characteristic remissions and exacerbations. It has also been seen that patients who have already taken prolonged allopathic treatment tend to respond with homoeopathy belatedly. It will be better if you keep patience and at least watch for two exacerbations.
I wrote you in September this year to know the fate of the Regd. Medical Practitioners (RMP) Regd. under ‘Part B’ from the Board of Homoeopathic System of Medicine, Nagaland in relation to their subsequent Registration in the respective State Council or in the Central Council of Homoeopathy, Delhi. In other words, I request you to kindly advice what your policy is for such Regd. Practitioners. -Dr. Shyamal Kumar Dutta The registered medical practitioners from any state Board are entitled to practice in respective states without any subsequent re-registration with the Central Council of Homoeopathy. Such practitioners if intend to practice in other states, they are required permission from the respective State Government on the basis of their name in the Part B Central Register of Homoeopathy. The Part B of the Central Register is being maintained by Central Council of Homoeopathy on the basis of the information received from all the State Boards in respect of registered medical practitioners. I request you to enlighten me on the following points 1. As I understand, presently practicing of Homoeopathy Medicine as profession without appropriate educational qualification from a recognized Homoeo Educational institution and without registration as Homoeopathic Doctor is against law and prohibited. 2. If self-medication of Homoeo drugs without any prescription or guidance from a qualified Homoeo Medical Practitioner also come under the ambit or law as prohibited act? 3. If any person resorts to self-medication of Homoeo drugs without the recognized qualification to practice as Homoeopathic doctor and without any prescription or guidance from a qualified Medical Practioner, what are the consequences under the law and also for the family members such as parents of such person who couldn’t stop such self-medication of Homoeo drugs by him when anticipated cure does not come and conditions of the patient deteriorate and causing distress? 4. Whether the Homoeopathic drugs of even high potencies can be sold freely to the public as over the counter drugs without the prescription from the qualified Homoeo Medical practioner? 5. Whether the Homoeopathic drugs also can be prescribed by a Registered Medical Practioner of any other fields of medicine who do not possess the Homoeopathic Educational qualification or Registration. I shall be very much obliged if clarifications are furnished to me at the earliest in respect of the above mentioned points. - M S R Krishna Murthy The prescribing and dispensing of homoeopathic drugs without possessing recognized qualification and registration is punishable in the Central as well State Acts of Homoeopathy. The action against such persons even if one is treating family members can be taken only after the complaint is given to the State Boards. The sale of homoeopathic drugs is controlled by Drug and Cosmetic Act and is required to be sold on the prescription of qualified homoeopathic doctor having registration number. However some of the homoeopathic drugs have been notified by Govt. of India as OTC (0ver the counter product), only such drugs can be sold without prescription. |
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