Research

There is continuing research into the uses of homeopathy all around the world.

Case reports are being documented in more detail, and more animal homeopathy is being performed.

The following are examples of research in animal homeopathy, and in human research with possible animal application.

1. Bellavite, P., Conforti, A., Pontarollo, F. & Ortolani, R., (2006), 'Immunology and homeopathy. 2. Cells of the immune system and inflammation', Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 13-24.

2. Bell, IR, Lewis, IDA, Lewis, SE, Schwartz, GE, Brooks, AJ, Scott, A & Baldwin, CM 2004, 'EEG Alpha PHA Sensitization in individual homeopathic treatment of fibromyalgia.' Int J Neurosci. 2004, vol. 114, no. 9, pp. 1195-220.

3. Bohmer, D., Ambrus, P.Treatment of sports injuries with Traumeel ointment: a controlled double-blind study. Biol Ther 1992;10(4): 290-300

Traumeel is a homeopathic Heel product commonly used in veterinary homeopathic medicine. This research report shows its typical use in sports injuries which have parallel in animal injury.

4. Calabresse, C, Nguer, CM, Pellegrini, O, Beneveniste, J, Richard, Y & Thomas, Y 1992, 'Induction of high-affinity paf-acether receptor expression during T cell activation', European Journal of Immunology, vol. 22, pp. 1349-55.

This article shows the effects of homeopathy on a measurable parameter, and proves its efficacy

5. Day, C. 1984, 'Control of Stillbirths in Pigs Using Homeopathy', The Veterinary Record, vol. 114, p. 216.

This is a field study of a farm situation where stillbirths were effectively controlled using homeopathy, after other methods had been tried unsuccessfully. It is not a scientific report. It was intended as a preliminary investigation leading to a trial.

6.Frass M. Linkesch M. Banyai S. Resch G. Dielacher C. Lobl T. Endler C. Haidvogl M. Muchitsch I. Schuster E. Adjunctive homeopathic treatment in patients with severe sepsis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in an intensive care unit. Homeopathy: the Journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy. 94(2):75-80, 2005 Apr. This trial uses homeopathy as an adjunct and has possible application for use in veterinary situations.

7. Golden, I 2004,'The Potential Value of Homeopathic Prophylaxis in the Long Term Prevention of Infectious Diseases and the Maintenance of General Health in Recipients.", PhD thesis, Swinburne University of Technology.

This doctoral thesis explores the use of homeopathic medicines in human viral prevention. It is possible a similar work in the future may examine animal vaccination programs.

8.Holmes MA. Cockcroft PD. Booth CE. Heath MF. Controlled clinical trial of the effect of a homoeopathic nosode on the somatic cell counts in the milk of clinically normal dairy cows. Veterinary Record. 156(18):565-7, 2005 Apr 30.

This randomised control trial shows some interesting positive results for homeopathy, leading the way for further research

9. Jacobs, J., Jiminez ,L.M., Gloyd S, Casares, F.E., Gaitan M.P., Crothers, D. Homoeopathic treatment of acute childhood diarrhoea. A randomized clinical trial in Nicaragua. Br Homoeopath J 1993 82(2): 83-86 Jacobs,J, Jiminez, M, Gloyd S.S., Gale J.L., Crothers, D.

Treatment of acute childhood diarrhea with homeopathic medicine: a randomized clinical trial in Nicaragua. Pediatrics 1994 May;93(5): 719-725

10.Jacobs,J.etal. Childhood diarrhea: results from Nepal and combined analysis. Proc. 52nd LMHI Congress, Seattle, USA 1997: 81-83

These three studies are of particular interest in calf diarrhea as the poor situation of the people in Jacobs' studies makes antibiotics inappropriate. The calf diarrhea in intensive raring situations may be similar in that antibiotics are often ineffective.

11.Oberbaum M. Galoyan N. Lerner-Geva L. Singer SR. Grisaru S. Shashar D. Samueloff A. The effect of the homeopathic remedies Arnica montana and Bellis perennis on mild postpartum bleeding--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study--preliminary results. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 13(2):87-90, 2005 Jun. Such hemostasis may have uses post partum in animals.

12. Pedalino, C.M., Perazzo, F.F., Carvalho, J.C., Martinho, K.S., Massoco, Cd.O & Bonamin, L.V. 2004, 'Effect of Atropa belladonna and Echinacea angustifolia in homeopathic dilution on experimental peritonitis.' Homeopathy, vol. 93, no. 4, pp. 193-8.

Abstract:

Atropa belladonna and Echinacea angustifolia have been used in homeopathy as modulators of inflammatory processes, in simple potency or 'accord of potencies', as recommended by homotoxicology. We evaluated their effects on leukocyte migration and macrophage activity induced by experimental peritonitis in vivo. Mice were injected (i.p.) with LPS (1.0mg/kg) and treated (0.3ml/10g/day, s.c.) with different commercial forms of these medicines. Echinacea angustifolia D4--a simple potency preparation--and Belladonna Homaccord, Belladonna Injeel, Belladonna Injeel Forte, Echinacea Injeel and Echinacea Injeel Forte--all in 'accord of potencies'--were tested. The association of A. belladonna and E. angustifolia in 'accord of potencies' produced an increase of polymorphonuclear cell migration (Kruskal-Wallis, P = 0.03) and a decrease of mononuclear cell percentages (Kruskal-Wallis, P < or = 0.04), when compared with control, mainly in preparations containing low potencies. The proportion of degenerate leukocytes was lower in the treated groups, compared to a control group (P < or = 0.05). The treated groups showed increased phagocytosis (P < or = 0.05), mainly in preparations containing high potencies. Our results suggest that A. belladonna and E. angustifolia, when prepared in 'accord of potencies', modulate peritoneal inflammatory reaction and have a cytoprotective action on leukocytes.

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This is a well designed scientific trial, with measurable outcomes and well defined question parameters.

13. Sato DY. Wal R. de Oliveira CC. Cattaneo RI. Malvezzi M. Gabardo J. de F Buchi D. Histopathological and immunophenotyping studies on normal and sarcoma 180-bearing mice treated with a complex homeopathic medication. Homeopathy, 2005 Jan; 94(1):26-32.

Abstract

Canova is a homeopathic complex medicine, used as an immune modulator. We studied its effects in normal and sarcoma 180-bearing mice. Three control groups were also evaluated. The mice were examined at daily intervals and the tumours observed histologically. Peripheral blood was analyzed by flow cytometry. A delay in the development, and a reduction in size of the tumours, and increased infiltration by lymphoid cells, granulation tissue, and fibrosis surrounding the tumour were observed with active treatment compared to control. All animals from the treated group survived, 30% of control groups died. In 30% of treated animals, a total regression of the tumour was confirmed using light microscopy, no regression was found in the control groups. Treatment with Canova increased total numbers of leukocytes and lymphocytes. Among lymphocytes, TCD4, increased in normal-treated group and B and NK cells in S180-treated groups. The results reflect enhanced immune response of the host after treatment with Canova.

This is an accurate scientific report, with measurable parameters, control and documentation.

14. Tanghere, E.S., Smith, C.F., Bhandari, B. & Dingle, J.G. 2000, 'Egg Quality of Cage and Free Range Laying Hens Given Three Holistic Treatments', paper presented to Queensland Poultry Science Symposium, Gatton.

This scientific report showed significant changes in egg quality using homeopathic medicines. This was a blinded placebo controlled experiment.

15.Varshney, J.P. & Naresh, R. 2004, 'Evaluation of a homeopathic complex in the clinical management of udder diseases of riverine buffaloes', Homeopathy., vol. 93, no. 1, pp. 17-20.

This was another well documented field trial where homeopathy gave spectacular results after other medications had failed.

Books about Scientific Research into Homeopathy

Paulo Bellavite, MD, and Andrea Signorini, MD, The Emerging Science of

Homeopathy: Biodynamics, Complexity, and Nanopharmacology, Berkeley: North

Atlantic, 2002. (A 1995 edition of this book was entitled Homeopathy: A Frontier in Medical Science)

Harris L. Coulter, PhD., Homoeopathic Science and Modern Medicine: The Physics of

Healing with Microdoses. Berkeley: North Atlantic, 1980.

P.C. Endler, PhD., and J. Schulte, PhD. (eds.), Fundamental Research on Ultra High

Dilutions and Homeopathy. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic, 1998.

Bill Gray, MD, Homeopathy: Science or Myth. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books, 2000.

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