Clinical evaluation of
predefined homoeopathic medicines in menorrhagia
Objectives: The objectives of the
study were to clinically evaluate the efficacy of pre-defined homoeopathic
medicines in menorrhagia and to identify their reliable indications, frequency
of administration and relationship with other medicines.
Methods: The study was
undertaken by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, at its Clinical
Research Unit (H) at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.) from 1985 to
2003. One hundred and ninety three cases of Menorrhagia were studied to
evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathic medicines, viz. Cinnamonum Q, Erigeron Q,
Ficus religiosa Q, Geranium maculatum Q, Thlaspi bursa pastoris Q, Trillium
pendulum Q and Ledum palustre 30, 200. The cases studied were of age group 20 -
42 years.
Results: Out of 193 cases, 81
cases improved markedly, 69 cases moderately, 13 cases mildly whereas 30 cases
did not improve. Medicines found effective were Cinnamonum Q (n=10), Ficus
religiosa Q (n=50), Erigeron Q (n=26), Geranium maculatum Q (n=26), Thlaspi
bursa pastoris Q (n=41) and Trillium pendulum Q (n=10). Ledum palustre was
prescribed in 30C potency, but did not produce any improvement.
Conclusion: The objectives of the
study to evaluate the efficacy of pre-defined homoeopathic medicines and to
identify their indications were achieved. The medicines prescribed in mother
tincture (Q) were found effective. These medicines have significant role in relieving
symptoms of menorrhagia like excessive bleeding, backache, tiredness etc.
However, the other objectives which include relationship with other medicines
could not be achieved. For further
confirmation of the above findings, a large sample study with well defined
protocol is required.
Keywords: homoeopathy;
menorrhagia; cinnamonum, ficus religiosa,
Erigeron, geranium maculatum, thlaspi bursa pastoris; trillium pendulum.
S
D Pathak and M K Rai,
Clinical
Research Unit, Varanasi (U.P.)