Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
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Item Individualised homoeopathic treatment of menstrual distress in adolescent girls – A case series(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2025) Kalra, Neha; Saxena, Ritika; Narang, Anjula; Kaushik, SubhashIntroduction: Menstrual distress is a broad term describing the constellation of physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms that occur about menstruation and cause discomfort or disruption to daily life. These symptoms can include abdominal cramps, backache, breast tenderness, mood swings, irritability and sleep disturbances. This complex impact extends beyond pain alone and reflects the multifaceted burden that menstruation may impose. This case series brings forth eight adolescent girls suffering from menstrual distress, who were successfully treated with individualised Homoeopathy. Case summary: The results of this case series demonstrate a mean reduction in total Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MEDI-Q) score from baseline to six months from 15.4 to 0.0. Complete recovery of dysmenorrhoea, physical or/and psychological distress associated with menstruation was seen in all eight cases. Causal relationship between homoeopathic intervention and clinical outcome was done using Modified Naranjo Criteria (MONARCH). Further, randomised controlled trial of larger sample size are needed to validate the results.Item अध्ययन, अध्यापन, अनुसंधान: Celebrating 270 years of Homoeopathy and Scientific Integration(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2025) Sachdeva, Jyoti; Misra, Pankhuri; Sonu Kumar; Taneja, Divya; Mittal, Renu; Kaushik, SubhashThe World Homoeopathy Day (WHD) 2025 convention, held on 10th–11th April 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, commemorated the 270th birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homoeopathy. Organized by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), and the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), under the Ministry of Ayush, the event witnessed an unprecedented gathering of 8,651 delegates, making it the largest-ever congregation of homoeopathic professionals, students, and researchers. Centered on the theme “अध्ययन , अध्यापन , अनुसंधान ” (Education, Teaching, and Research), the event emphasised the integration of scientific research, clinical practice, and education in Homoeopathy. Over two days, a total of 25 thematic sessions, including three panel discussions, were conducted across six parallel halls, covering a diverse spectrum of topics such as public health, clinical innovations, agro-Homoeopathy, veterinary Homoeopathy, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in biomedical research.Item Documenting our success stories: merits of case reporting in homoeopathic research and practice(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2025) Kaushik, SubhashItem IJRH’s journey(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2025) Kaushik, SubhashItem Celebrating World Homoeopathy Day with a homoeopathic symposium on empowering research, enhancing proficiency(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2024) Kondle, Babita Rani; Taneja, Divya; Mittal, Renu; Kaushik, SubhashThe Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the scientific convention ‘Empowering Research Enhancing Proficiency: A Homoeopathic Symposium’ on 10th and 11th April 2024 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi, India. The convention which was jointly organised by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, National Commission for Homoeopathy and National Institute of Homoeopathy under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India to commemorate the 269th birth anniversary of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann. There were a total of 17 sessions which included five panel discussions. The convention was attended by more than 6000 delegatesItem Homoeopathy in the treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2024) Mittal, Renu; Prusty, Akshaya Kumar; Shivadikar, Ashish; Taneja, Divya; Kumari, Noopur; Kaushik, SubhashBackground: Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection affecting keratinised tissues such as the epidermis, hairs and nails. It is particularly prevalent in tropical regions due to favourable conditions for fungal growth, such as warmth and humidity. Dermatophytes metabolise keratin leading to various pathological clinical presentations, such as tinea pedis, tinea corporis and tinea cruris. Case reports, case series and studies published on treatment of tinea corporis add to the evidence-based effectiveness of Homoeopathy in treatment of the condition. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the therapeutic efficacy of individualised homoeopathic medicines in the clinical management of cases presented with tinea cruris and tinea corporis. Methods: The present case series includes 26 cases of dermatophytosis. KOH mount test was used as the diagnostic tool for confirming tinea infection. Clinical Cure, Skindex-16 and Global Evaluation Response were the main outcome assessment tools. The causal relationship between intervention and outcome was assessed through MONARCH criteria. Results: Out of 26 cases, nine cases (34%) experienced complete disappearance of lesions, 14 cases (53.8%) showed symptomatic improvement and progression of lesions was seen in three cases (11.5%). The collated data of these 26 cases showed a significant reduction in mean Clinical Cure Composite Score (pruritus, erythema and scaling) (p = 0.000) and Skindex-16 composite scores (p = 0.00) were observed. Conclusion: This series provides evidence supporting the usefulness of Homoeopathy treatments for dermatophytosis, particularly tinea cruris and tinea corporis. Employing clinical assessments, standardised evaluation metrics and photographic documentation ensures a thorough and objective evaluation of treatment usefulness and patients’ quality of life.Item When little beings are celebrated with gentle, healing hands(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2024) Kaushik, SubhashItem Doctors’ day celebration and integration of Homoeopathy with mainstream healthcare(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2024) Kaushik, SubhashNational Doctors' Day is observed in India on July 1st to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Awardee, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a distinguished physician, freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, India . This year’s theme for National Doctors' Day was, "Healing Hands, Caring Hearts," highlights the commitment, compassion, and empathy that doctors bring to their practice, underscoring their vital role in saving and enhancing lives. Practised for over a century in India, Homoeopathy has long been known for its role in enhancing the lives of people, in terms of gentle, holistic healing and long-lasting relief of long-term illnesses. It has, therefore, seamlessly integrated into the country’s traditional and cultural fabric, apart from the health scenario of the nation. Currently, there are approximately 3,00,000 registered homoeopathic doctors in India, with around 12,000 new practitioners joining the field annually. To a country that is seen as a hub of Homoeopathy affairs and infrastructure, it is both humbling and gratifying for every Indian homoeopath to receive plentiful wishes on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day from their patients. The all-inclusive approach of the nation on this day, where doctors of various medical streams are greeted and honoured by the people of India also throws light on how India endorses and celebrates its unique medical diversityItem Doctors’ day celebration and integration of Homoeopathy with mainstream healthcare(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2024) Kaushik, SubhashNational Doctors' Day is observed in India on July 1st to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Awardee, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a distinguished physician, freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, India . This year’s theme for National Doctors' Day was, "Healing Hands, Caring Hearts," highlights the commitment, compassion, and empathy that doctors bring to their practice, underscoring their vital role in saving and enhancing lives. Practised for over a century in India, Homoeopathy has long been known for its role in enhancing the lives of people, in terms of gentle, holistic healing and long-lasting relief of long-term illnesses. It has, therefore, seamlessly integrated into the country’s traditional and cultural fabric, apart from the health scenario of the nation. Currently, there are approximately 3,00,000 registered homoeopathic doctors in India, with around 12,000 new practitioners joining the field annually. To a country that is seen as a hub of Homoeopathy affairs and infrastructure, it is both humbling and gratifying for every Indian homoeopath to receive plentiful wishes on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day from their patients. The all-inclusive approach of the nation on this day, where doctors of various medical streams are greeted and honoured by the people of India also throws light on how India endorses and celebrates its unique medical diversityItem Reporting Clinical Cases: Advancing Homoeopathy, one case at a time(2024) Kaushik, SubhashCase reports have been invariably contributing to the research world in their own way. They remain a popular genre among the readers, especially the clinicians who lay their hands upon a clinical journal with an interest to pick new knowledge about a certain disease or a drug than to learn about new evidence generated through statistical calculations. Its presence in medical literature is reported to be quite ancient, with some evidence dated back to the Egyptian antiquity. In fact, a well-documented case report is a representative version of many similar clinical success stories.