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Frequently Asked Questions of Homoeopthy Department

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1. What is Homoeopathy?

Homoeopathy is one of the scientific systems of medicine based on the Principle “Similia Similibus Curentur” which means, ” let likes be treated by likes". Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician enunciated this Principle. It is proved that the medicine which can cause a set of symptoms on healthy human beings can cure the same symptoms in diseased patients. This concept is similar to the “Samam Samenah Shanthi” concept of Indian thought.

2. How do Homoeopathic medicines work?

The Homoeopathic medicines are dynamised by way of diluting and successing crude drug substance to activate its inherent properties. By this way the original drug substance is reduced to extremely to low quantity. Homoeopaths postulate that these medicines act on the immune system of the individuals and thereby strengthen it so as to enable the body to fight illness.

3. Is Homoeopathic medicine act slow?

It is unfortunately a false impression that homoeopathic medicines act slow. One of the reasons for such a mis conception could be due to the fact that inspite of its tremendous potential to cure common acute aliments, Homoeopathy is being widely used for treatment of chronic, uncommon ailments. It is considered good only when common ailment becomes uncommonly troublesome and chronic, or when there is a difficult condition, which defies conventional treatment or there is a proposed surgical treatment which is unavoidable . Naturally, these conditions will take some time to be cured. Even then, by its effectiveness and successes, it has earned good reputation and patronage. The use of these medicines in Government dispensaries in various localities has proved their quick effect where 90 % of patients come only for acute problems like diarrhea, fever, cough, cold and pains

4. Can Homoeopathy treat any thing and every thing?

Like any other systems of medicine, Homoeopathy has its own limitations. Through Homoeopathy, any ailment acute or chronic, local or general can be treated excerpt diseases where surgery is unavoidable. Some of the so called surgical problems like enlarged tonsils, sinusitis, piles, fistula, kidney stone etc, in its early stages could be treated with Homoeopathic medicines to a large extent.

5. Is Homoeopathy first aggravates the disease and then improves?

It does not happen to all cases and always, if the chosen remedy matches the patient’s need. But if repeated more than the need, it often increases the complaints, but it would subside on its own as soon as medicine is withdrawn.

6. Are there any dietic restrictions while taking these medicines?

It is myth regarding restriction in diet like onion, garlic, perfume, paan and tobacco. These medicines have been used on patients who are habituated to coffee and betel. IT ALWAYS ACTS. But with certain medicines when given, such restrictions are must. Otherwise the action may be nullified. Asking not to use paan, or cigarette are on the other hand are safe and healthy restrictions.

7. Is it a fact that Homoeopathic medicines have no side effects?

It is a fact that homoeoapthic medicines have no side effects. The term ‘side affects’ of a medicine comes from modern pharmacology. These drugs are aimed at one area of the body such as the cardiovascular system, the gut, the kidneys, etc. Though they have a primary area of action, they also effect other areas of the body. If these effects are undesirable, they are known as adverse side effects. Homoeopathic medicines are not employed against one particular area or organ of the body. The homoeopathic remedy is chosen because it matches as closely as possible with the totality of symptoms of the patient. Side effects, such as tissue destruction, do not occur under Homoeopathy.

8. What is the manpower and institutional profile of Homoeopathy in the country?

(I) No. of Registered Medical Practitioners -1,85,000

(ii) Institutionally qualified Practitioners -105,940

(iii) Number of dispensaries -8,855

(iv) Number of hospitals -2,73

(v) Bed strength -8,981

(vi) Number of teaching institutions(UG) -150

(vii) Number of PG faculties -15

(viii) Number of specialties in Post graduation -3

9. What is the Quality Control in Homoeopathy?

Success of Homoeopathic practice depends on the availability of quality drugs. The manufacture and sale of Homoeopathic drugs is regulated under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 by the Govt. of India.

10. Who lays down the standards of Homoeopathic Drugs?

The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee was established in 1962 to lay down the standards for the Homoeopathic drugs. Worked out standards are released by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare in the form of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India. Six such volumes have been published.

11. What is Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory?

The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory was established in the year 1975. It is a standard setting-cum-drug testing laboratory at a national level. It has been declared as Drug Testing Laboratory for the purpose of quality control. It combines contemporary advanced technology with indigenous know how and needs.

12. Can I have some information on Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Industry?

With the increasing popularity of the system it was mandatory that the quality medicines are available easily both to the doctor and the patient at economic rates. This lead to the manufacture of Homoeopathic medicines in the country. Today there is approximately 857-licensed Drug Manufacturing Unit in India. With the advancement of technology and newer techniques this industry is also making strides towards modernisation. In this endeavor some of the manufactures have made collaborations with foreign companies like Boiron of France, Schwabe of Germany etc. The Government takes steps to ensure that the quality of the products is maintained and improved by inspecting them regularly have been published. Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) is included in the Second Schedule of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The provisions stipulate that the standards of identity, purity and strength prescribed in HPI are mandatory for all the drugs manufactured in India.

13. Since when Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee is working and what are its achievements?

The Government of India on 22nd September 1962 constituted the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee. The Homoeopathic drugs are available in the market in mother tincture form and in potency. The priority of the HPC is to fix standards up to the level of mother tincture or equivalent i.e. of the raw materials and methods of preparations. From 1962 onwards the Committee has finalised and recommended standards for 710 Homoeopathic drugs which have been published in 6 volumes of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India as under.

Action has also been taken to fix the standards for the finished product standards. 159 such finished products as approved by the Pharmacopoeia Committee have been included and published in volume 6 of the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India.

Besides the above 105 monographs have also been approved for 7th volume of the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India.

14. When was Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory established and what are its functions?

Government of India in 1975 established Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory as an organisation to monitor the quality of Homoeopathic medicines. This is an apex body to lay down the standards of Homoeopathic medicines. It is the approved laboratory under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 with the duties and functions of Central Drugs Laboratory under Section 6 of the Act and Rules 3(a) and Sub-Rule (7). This laboratory is functioning in the Central Government office complex at Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad.

15. What is the position of Homoeopathic medicines under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1970 and Drugs and Cosmetic Rules 1945?

a. Homoeopathic Medicines are defined under Rule 2(dd) of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945.
b. Standards of Homoeopathic Medicines to be complied with the manufacture or sale, distribution or import are defined in Section 4A of the Second Schedule of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940.
c. New Homoeopathic medicines are included under Rule 30AA
d. Manufacture of Homoeopathic medicines and its license is covered under Rule 85B, application for which is made in Form 24C; while the manufacture of new Homoeopathic medicines is covered under Rule 85-C.
e. Sale of Homoeopathic medicines is included under Rule 67A under which application for retail is made in Form 20C while for whole-sale is made in Form 20D.
f. Functioning of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory as the Central Drugs Laboratory with reference to the Homoeopathic medicines included in section 6 of the Act and Rule 3A sub Rule 7.
g. For the purpose of testing of drugs, drugs inspector forwards samples for testing under Section 23(4)(i) in Form 18 (ii), A court forwards samples under section 25(4) in Form I.
h. Testing report by the Government analyst is submitted in Form 13 under Section 23(4)/25 in case of samples forwarded by Courts.

16. What is regulatory mechanism for Homoeopathic medical education and practice?

The Central Council of Homoeopathy is a body corporate established under the provisions of “Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973″ to maintain Central Register of Homoeopathy and matters connected therewith. This Council is responsible for maintaining the minimum standards of education in Homoeopathy.

This Council as per the provisions in the Act, the following courses are introduced through Education Regulation: -

1. Homoeopathy (Diploma Course) DHMS Regulations 1983 on the basis a four years diploma course was available.
2. Homoeopathy (Degree Course) BHMS Regulations 1983 on the basis of which a five and a half year’s degree course in Homoeopathy is available in the Country.
3. Homoeopathy (Graded Degree Course) BHMS Regulations1983 for the Diploma Holders to attain proficiency in Degree.
4. Homoeopathy (Post-Graduate Degree Course) M.D.(Hom) Regulations 1989 through which Post graduate training of three years duration is available in three subjects to the BHMS degree holders

17. What is Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy?

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) is the premier organisation in the country engaged in systematic and scientific research in the field of Homoeopathy. It is an autonomous organisation of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and was set up in 1978. The Council is carrying out clinical research in various diseases, clinical verification of lesser-known drugs, drug proving researches on new medicines, carrying out drug standardisation, surveys of medicinal plants etc.

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