Objectives: The objectives of
this study were to evolve a group of efficacious homoeopathic medicines
in treatment of lipoproteinaemia, identify their reliable indications, most
useful potencies, frequency of administration and relationship with other
medicines.
Methods: Three hundred and
twenty two patients with lipoproteinaemia and various clinical presentations
were studied at Regional Research Institute (H), New Delhi, during the period
1992–2003. Cases of more than 30 years of age, with cholesterol >
200mg/100ml, triglycerides > 170mg/100ml, LDL > 150mg/100 ml and VLDL
> 50mg/100ml were included in the study. Maximum cases (n=63) belonged to
age group of 40-45 years). Specific parameters were followed to assess the
intensity of complaints and the improvement status. Homoeopathic medicines were prescribed in different potencies (Q
to 10M), basing on the presenting complaints, mental and physical attributes of
the patients. The patients were advised to have low calorie diet and regular
exercise.
Results: Two hundred ninety
three cases were followed up regularly and varying degrees of improvement were
observed, viz. marked improvement in 77cases, moderate improvement in 113
cases, mild improvement in 100 cases and no improvement in 03 cases. Lycopodium
(n=45), Calcarea carbonica (n=31), Pulsatilla (n=29), Rhus tox. (n=13) and
Sulphur (n=13) in different potencies were the most effective medicines.
Conclusion: Results showed that
homoeopathic medicines along with general management relieved the
clinico-pathological findings and restored the general health of the patients
having lipoproteinaemia. The objectives of the study to identify a group of
effective medicines and their reliable indications were achieved but the other
objectives could not be fulfilled. A further study based on high quality
laboratory parameters and statistical tools is suggested for scientific
validation.
Key words- observational study; homoeopathy; lipoproteinaemia; CCRH;
India
J.P.Govekar, V.K.Paul
Regional Research Institute (H), New Delhi