Karthikeyan G

167 Pages·2011·0.78 MB·English

“A CRITICAL STUDY OF RICHARD HUGHES VIEWS
ON HOMOEOPATHIC PHILOSOPHY AND ITS
CLINICAL UTILITY”

by
DR G. KARTHIKEYAN

Dissertation Submitted to
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore

In partial fulfillment of
The requirements for the degree of

Doctor of Medicine
in
Organon of Medicine & Homoeopathic
philosophy

Under the guidance of
DR. SHIVA PRASAD K. BSc., B.H.M.S., MD(Hom)
Professor
Head of the Department of Organon of Medicine and
Homoeopathic Philosophy.
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College
Deralakatte, Mangalore,
2011
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Certificate by the guide

This is to certify that the dissertation entitled “A CRITICAL STUDY
OF RICHARD HUGHES VIEWS ON HOMOEOPATHIC PHILOSOPHY AND
ITS CLINICAL UTILITY”. is a bonafide research work done by
DR G.KARTHIKEYAN under my guidance and supervision during the
year 2008 – 2011, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award
of the degree of “DOCTOR OF MEDICINE” (ORGANON OF
MEDICINE & HOMOEOPATHIC PHILOSOPHY)
I have satisfied myself regarding the authenticity of his
observations noted in this dissertation and it conforms to the standards of
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore. It has
not been submitted (partial or full) for the award of any other Degree or
Diploma.

Date: GUIDE
Place: Mangalore
DR SHIVA PRASAD K.
BSc., B.H.M.S., MD(Hom)
Professor,
Head of the Department of Organon of
Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy,
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical
College and Hospital
Deralakatte, Mangalore.
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Declaration by the candidate

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A CRITICAL STUDY
OF RICHARD HUGHES VIEWS ON HOMOEOPATHIC PHILOSOPHY AND
ITS CLINICAL UTILITY” is a bonafide and genuine research work carried
out by me, under the guidance of DR SHIVA PRASAD K. Head of
Department of Organon of medicine and Homoeopathic philosophy, during
the year 2008–2011, in partial fulfillment of requirement for the award of
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (Organon Of Medicine & Homoeopathic
Philosophy).
I have not previously submitted this work (partial or full) to any
other university for the award of any other Degree or Diploma.

Date:
Place: Mangalore DR G. KARTHIKEYAN
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Endorsement by the HOD, Principal/
Head of the Institution

This is to certify that the dissertation entitled “A CRITICAL STUDY
OF RICHARD HUGHES VIEWS ON HOMOEOPATHIC PHILOSOPHY AND
ITS CLINICAL UTILITY”  is a bonafide research work carried out by
DR G. KARTHIKEYAN under the guidance and supervision of
DR SHIVA PRASAD K. during the year 2008 – 2011, in partial
fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of “DOCTOR
OF MEDICINE” (ORGANON OF MEDICINE & HOMOEOPATHIC
PHILOSOPHY).  
We have satisfied regarding the authenticity of his observations
noted in this dissertation and it conforms to the standards of Rajiv Gandhi
University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore. It has not been
submitted (partial or full) for the award of any other Degree or Diploma.

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL

DR SHIVAPRASAD. K DR SRINATH RAO
Bsc. , B.H.M.S. , MD(Hom) MD (Hom)
Profesor, HOD HOD of Materia Medica
of Organon of Medicine and Fr. Muller Homoeopathic
Homoeopathic philosophy, Medical Colege,
Fr. Muller Homoeopathic Medical Deralakatte, Mangalore.
College, Deralakatte, Mangalore

Date: Date:
Place: Mangalore Place: Mangalore
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COPYRIGHT

Declaration by the Candidate

I hereby declare that the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore shall have the rights to preserve, use
and disseminate this dissertation / thesis in print or electronic format for
academic / research purpose.

Date:
Place: Mangalore DR G. KARTHIKEYAN

© Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

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Acknowledgement

I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my respected teacher,
Vice Principal and guide, professor Dr Shiva Prasad K, B.Sc., B.H.M.S., MD(Hom), Vice
Principal, Head of the Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic
Philosophy, for his valuable guidance, timely support and encouragement in this
endeavour. His unfailing helpfulness in every aspect offered the inspiration towards
fulfilment of this work.
I express my gratitude to Rev.Fr.Patrick Rodrigues, Director, and
Rev. Fr. Baptist Menezes, Ex Director of FMCI and Administrator Rev. Fr. Wilfred
Prakash and Former Administrator Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro of Fr. Muller Homoeopathic
Medical College, Mangalore for providing me an opportunity and adequate facilities to
carry out this work to my satisfaction in this reputed institution.
My sincere thanks to our principal professor Dr Srinath Rao, BHMS, MD (Hom).,
Head of Department of Homeopathic Materia Medica. Professor Dr Shashikant
Tiwari DMS, Dip, NIH, MD (Hom) Ex-principal Fr. Muller Homoeopathic Medical College
and Hospital and Dr. Sunny Mathew BHMS, MD Medical Superintendent, Fr. Muller
Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, for their encouragement and valuable
advices during the course of study.
My Special thanks to my respected teacher professor Dr. Roshan Pinto BHMS,
MD (Hom), Professor Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy,
for his valuable guidance and support throughout my course of study in this institution.
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I express my gratitude and thankfulness to all my teachers for enlightening me
and inculcating discipline and human value in me.
I am indebted to my parents and brother for their love, support and
encouragement.
I thank my senior and friend Dr. Ramesh Paramanand BHMS, MD (Hom),
helped me in this endeavour.
I thank all the patients on whom this study has been conducted, without whom
this work would never been possible.
I thank our OPD staff, library staff and non – teaching staff of Fr. Muller
Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital for their Co-operation.
Finally, I extend my sincere thanks to Staff of Microbits who helped my efforts in
the form of manuscripts into a reality named book.

Dr. G. Karthikeyan

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I Dedicate this work to
My Loving Parents
Mrs. G Shanthi
Dr. K. Guna Sekaran
My Loving Brother
Manoharan
&
Dr. P. S. Kambli

LIST OF ABRREVATIONS
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A/c : Acute
A/F : Ailment From
Allo. Rx : Allopathic Remedy
Ayur. Rx : Ayurvedic Remedy
Br : Brother
B/L : Bilateral
BA : Bronchial Asthma
C : Centesimal
Ca : Cancer
C/o : Complaints of
Creps : Crepitations
CVS : Cardiovascular System
COPD : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
DM : Diabetes Mellitus
Fa : Father
H/o : History of
HTN : Hypertension
Mo : Mother
OA : Osteo – Arthritis
P/H : Past History
θ : Tincture
R/o : Rule out
SL : Placebo
Sr : Sister
< : Agravation
> : Amelioration
↑ : Increase
↓ : Decrease

ABSTRACT
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Background of Study
  Hahnemann discovered Homoeopathic System of Medicine. From the inception it
has undergone various modification and many stalwarts had explained the Homoeopathic
concepts according to the changes occurred in the Medical Science during their time
period. J. T. Kent, H.A. Roberts, Stuart Close, Dunham, Dudgeon etc., had their own
views on Homoeopathic principles, these stalwarts rarely stood out of Hahnemannian
concepts except one that is Richard Hughes. Richard Hughes criticized few concepts put
forwarded by our Master Hahnemann and because of this he faced lot of criticism inside
Homoeopathic fraternity. He boldly proposed that we should be Homoeopathist not
Hahnemannian. He also questioned existence and validity of Vital Force, Psora Theory
and Drug dynamization. He could able to withstand in midst of oppositions and he
proved the usefulness of his theories. Richard Hughes put forward his views on
Homoeopathy based on the development of other contemporary sciences. He
concentrated more on pathogenesy and used lower potencies in his treatment.
Objectives
1. To make a comprehensive study of Richard Hughes Philosophy
2. To highlight the practical utility of Richard Hughes concepts in Clinical Practice
Methodology
A total number of 30 patients with chronic respiratory disorder were selected. All
the cases were analysed and worked out according to Richard Hughes Philosophy to find
out the similimum

Results:
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