NAJA TRIPUDIANS.

   IT IS A REMEDY THAT IS SPECIFIC FOR ANGINA PECTORIS AND IS DERIVED FROM THE COBRA VENOM.

 This remedy is considered to be a specific for Angina Pectoris and is also useful in cardiac asthma and in cases of acute rheumatism.

This remedy produces symptoms suggestive of bulbar paralysis.

It is useful if the tissue is injured below the wound and is colored dark purple.

It is useful whenever there is a dry irritating cough, dependent on Cardiac lesions.

It is useful in Angina Pectoris extending from the nape of the neck, left shoulder and arm with anxiety and fear of death.

It is useful when the pulse is irregular, associated with acute and chronic valvular endocarditis.

It is useful whenever the sleep is profound, with stertorous breathing like a reptile.

It is a left sided remedy and suits subjects who have cold and blue extremities, constriction of the throat, aggravated from lying down and better from sitting up

This remedy suits subjects who are worse from stimulants and who are better walking or riding.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

 In cases of heart troubles without special symptoms consider NAJA.

Hom. Recorder, Dec’ 31.

 NAJA has powers of removing valvular murmurs (apparently from fibrinous deposition) remaining in young persons after acute rheumatism is really very striking.

Dr. Russel.

Always prescribe NAJA in heart cases when symptoms are scarce, unless guided away from it by some specific symptom.

Dr. Moore, M.D.

I must say that we cannot talk of coronary without mentioning CROTALUS, CENCHRIS AND NAJA.

Dr. E. W. Hubbard, M.D.

NAJA TRIPUDIANS: After sneezing stage and asthmatic trouble remaining. In asthma, where all other medicines has failed to touch and had been abandoned Naja is found to be useful.

Dr. M. Prestion.

 NAJA TRIPUDIANS is to be administered when there is impending paralysis of the heart.  The patient is blue. He awakens from sleep gasping.  The pulse is intermittent and thready. Dr. Preston has been very successful with NAJA when the symptoms I have mentioned were present.

Dr. Farrington, M.D.

This herb is a wonderful brain tonic and has been used as a medicinal plant by the Chinese for over 4000 years.

 Introduction:

Ginkgo biloba is an extract from the leaves of the Maidenhair tree, also called as the Ginkgo tree.  It is considered to be the oldest living tree and has been used medicinally by the Chinese.

This tree is considered by many to be a ‘LIVING FOSSIL’ because it has survived for more than 200 million years, including the ice age.  This plant has numerous compounds that confer it extra-ordinary resistance from viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, insects etc.

In 1992, the Lancet published a critical review of the clinical trials done on the dried leaves of Ginkgo biloba leaves and found that this plant had indeed many wonderful medicinal properties. The medicinal parts of the plant are its fan shaped bilobate leaves, which must be collected when the leaves are green during summer.

The Pharmacological Properties:

It contains characteristic organic chemicals such as; flavonoids called as Ginkgo-flavonol glycosides, terpene lactones such as ginkogolides A, B, C, & J and bilobalide.  All these complex compounds confer medicinal properties to prevent brain hemorrhages, increases the neuronal function of the brain and improves the peripheral blood circulation.  The flavonoids also act like free radical scavengers, which prevent Coronary arterial blockages and improve the cerebral blood flow and prevent atherosclerotic diseases.

Medicinal Uses:

Ginkgo biloba extracts improve the blood flow to the brain and prevent strokes, loss of memory and have an anti-platelet activity that prevents the clotting of the blood and reduces the chances of strokes and Heart attacks.

Ginkgo biloba helps in improving the memory, concentration difficulties, absentmindedness, confusion, lack of mood, fatigue, depression, dizziness, buzzing sounds in the ear, in Alzheimer’s disease, in all senile dementias and prevents strokes.

Ginkgo biloba has been found to be effective in leg cramps and in preventing gangrene of the foot.

Other uses have been in preventing the progression of Glaucoma of the eyes.

Conclusion:

Gingko biloba is another herbal medicine, which has found a place in mainstream medicine for old age related diseases. Several companies market this product in India, but the product is expensive.

MURIATIC ACID.

This remedy is derived from Hydrochloric acid.

This remedy is useful in Vertigo, which becomes worse lying on the right side.

This remedy is useful in typhoid fever, when the fever is in the last stage and not very high, and there is great debility in the patient.

This remedy is useful in malignant affections in the mouth, in carcinomas, which are deep and perforating and associated with an offensive breath and prostration.  This remedy is also useful in aphthous ulcers in the mouth in adults and infants.

This remedy is useful in hemorrhoids, which are swollen blue, sensitive and painful to touch.

It is useful in diarrhea with involuntary stools, while urinating and on passing wind.  It suits persons who cannot urinate without having bowel movement at the same time.

This remedy is useful in muscular debility with paralysis of the tongue, paralysis of the anal sphincter, rectum and bladder with soreness of the genitals.

This ancient herb that is routinely used in Indian cooking has many medicinal uses.

 Introduction:

The Botanical name of Garlic is Allium Sativum and it is called as ‘Lasoon’ in India.  It is a herb from the Onion family. It has been known for its health building properties to the Egyptians since 4500 B.C, and they gave it to the workers who constructed the Pyramids to maintain their health.  Hippocrates, 460 – 357 B.C. recommended it for infectious diseases. The Chinese knew about Garlic since 3000 B.C.  It has also been used by the Greeks and Romans, both as a food and as well as medicine.  In China this herb is called as ‘da-suan’. It has been extensively used in Chinese medicine as an anti-bacterial agent, in dysentery, skin diseases, cough and lung diseases and many other conditions.

The Pharmacological properties:

It contains many elements and compounds like, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin C, traces of Iodine, Sulphur and Chlorine.

Medicinal Uses:

In Herbal medicine, it has been used for asthma, deafness, leprosy, bronchial congestion, fevers, worm infestation, liver, gall bladder diseases and in atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

In Ayurveda, a decoction of garlic boiled with milk has been used in Tuberculosis and Pneumonia.

It is also very useful in a digestive and a worm expeller.

Recent Studies have shown that Garlic is useful in Cardio-vascular diseases and reduces Cholesterol, the bad Cholesterols like LDL and VLDL and triglycerides.  Garlic thus, reduces atherosclerosis. It has anti clotting properties and prevents the formation of clots in the heart.  It has been found to be useful in lowering the Blood pressure and also prevents cramps in the legs by increasing the perfusion of blood in the lower limbs.

Garlic has also exhibited activity against bacteria, viruses, fungi and many parasites. It is also useful in stimulating the immune system and modifies the outcome of cancers favorably. It also exhibits anti-oxidant properties and retards the aging process.

Conclusion:

In summary, the epidemiological, clinical and experimental data have proved that garlic contains many pharmacologically important compounds that are useful in cardio-vascular, cancers and several other diseases related to aging.

MOSCHUS.

It is a remedy for hysteria and nervous paroxysms, fainting fits and convulsions.

It is useful when the subject is prone to fits of uncontrollable laughter, anxiety with palpitation, sexual hypochondriasis.

It is useful whenever the subject has a desire for black coffee, stimulants and aversion to food and when the abdomen is grossly distended.

It is useful remedy when male subjects have violent sexual desires, with involuntary emissions, impotence associated with diabetes.

This remedy is also useful in cases of premature senility.

It is a useful remedy when there is nausea and vomiting after coitus.

It is useful when the menstruation is too early with a tendency to faint.

It is also useful in female subjects, who have an intolerable sexual desire with titillation of the parts.

It is also useful in subjects, who have profuse urination associated with Diabetes.

It is a useful remedy when the respiration is difficult with oppression of the chest and hysterical spasm of the chest.

It is also a useful remedy for hysterical palpitation with trembling around the heart, with a weak pulse and fainting.

It suits persons who are better in the open air and worse with cold.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

 As an outlet for post-operative distension, many operators rely exclusively on tincture of MOSCHUS.

Dr. R. L. Redfield, M.D.

 I always carry MOSCHUS in my pocket case, on account of its great value in 2 conditions demanding speedy relief.  They are the ‘hysterical paroxysm’ and ‘nervous palpitation, I know nothing, which so rapidly dissipates a hysterical attack, even when it has gone as far as unconsciousness, as MOSCHUS. It is probably Homeopathic to this condition, as it was early noted that in hysterical subjects the odor of the drug was liable to bring on their work. It is of no less potency in palpitation, which has been set off by some nervous excitement, when there is no organic disease in the heart.

 Dr. Hughes, L.R.C.P.

Naturopathy literally means treating a disease by adhering to the laws of nature.  In the year 400 B.C, Hippocrates had referred to the healing power of nature in his writings. The term ‘Naturopathy’ was first used by a Homeopath, John Scheel.  But many practitioners have added their knowledge to this field.  One of them was Father Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897) who cured himself of a lung disorder by immersing himself in cold water and then alternatively warming himself with exercise.  He also recommended walking barefoot on wet grass and on cold streams. The idea was that intense cold followed by resurgence of blood to the limbs by heat increases the blood flow to the affected parts of the body.

A group of Kneipp practitioners met in 1900 A.D and formed the American school of Naturopathy in New York and it was popular till the1960’s. With the advent of industrialization, the antibiotic era and tremendous strides of Allopathy, Naturopathy saw a gradual decline in the U.S.

Naturopaths believe that there is a life force that flows through the body in various channels called as ‘Nadis’ in Sanskrit.  Any blockage in these channels produces diseases and manifest as disease of specific organs.

The principles of Naturopathy are Holistic and the person is treated as a whole; mind, body and soul.  The Naturopath focuses on taking a detailed history, details of life-styles, diet, exercise etc and then aims to cure the disease by re-vitalizing the body by eliminating the toxins within. Naturopaths believe that diseases are as a result of poor eating habits, emotional factors, bad breathing practices, improper posture and muscular tension.   Naturopaths usually combine nutritional correction with mineral and natural vitamins, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Massage therapy, Acupuncture, Mud baths, Hydrotherapy, Homeopathy, Iridology and Meditation.

Naturopathy thus aims at nourishing the depleted body with pure food and water. It nourishes the mind with pure thought and peace. Thus, the body is cleansed of all the toxins.  Overall, the Naturopath seeks to restore the vitality and the energy of the body and build the body’s natural defense and thus build up the natural capacity for Holistic health.

MILLEFOLIUM.

This remedy is derived from an herb called as Yarrow.

This remedy is useful in hemorrhages, which are profuse and bright red and painless, without fever, nausea.  This remedy is useful when such hemorrhages occur due to an injury or a fall from a great height.

This remedy is also useful in hemoptysis after Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

This remedy is useful in cases of suppressed menstruation with colic in the abdomen.

This remedy suits persons who feel worse from injury, stooping, violent exertion, coffee and hemoptysis.

This remedy also suits subjects who are better from bleeding, lying down, vertigo, wine and discharges.

A lot can be learnt from observing the behavior or primitive tribes in Africa and even the villagers in India. Copper therapy owes its existence after studying the behavior of the so called primitive tribes.

 Introduction:

Over the years, many alternative therapies have been discovered by observing nature or by observing the behavior patterns of the ‘so called primitive tribes’.  Many such therapies have been scoffed at by the skeptic scientific orthodox medical systems. Copper therapy is another controversial alternative therapy that owes its origins to the tribal people.

History has it that when Dutch settlers began to explore virgin Africa, they found that in the hinterland of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), that the tribal people who lived there were almost free from rheumatism.

All these tribal people wore copper ornaments and they explained that their jewellery had healing effects.

Even in India, it is common to see people wearing copper bangles, talismans, bracelets and amulets.

Today, it is estimated that about 5 million Americans wear copper bangles and ornaments, to alleviate bodily aches and pains.

Research into Copper therapy:

 Many scientists have researched the effects of copper on the body. Australian researcher Prof. Dr. W. R. Walker of the University of Newcastle found that the weight of the copper bracelets worn to counter rheumatism decreased about 40 mg every month. This does not appear to be due to abrasion.  Prof Walker felt that the copper dissolved in the human perspiration. It is postulated that copper merges with the natural amino acids and enters the veins and thereby reaches the source of rheumatic inflammation and inhibits the pain producing prostaglandin and enhances the pain reducing prostaglandin.

Another researcher, Lt Col. A. Forbes of Cheltenham in England has produced copper bracelets to aid sufferers of rheumatism and has also developed special copper bearing straps to be worn by racehorses and pet animals that become lame for no apparent reason.

Conclusion:

 Copper therapy as an aid to rheumatism has come down as a tale from the folklore. The exact mechanism as to how copper works is still subject to much medical debate and controversy.  Many scientists argue that in the long run, copper may be toxic to the liver.  But, people who work and live in humid conditions have found copper bands help reduce bodily pains and rheumatic ailments.

MEZEREUM.

This remedy is derived from a shrub called as Daphne Mazercum.

It suits persons who are undecided or irresolute, hypochondriac and despondent and indifferent to everything and everybody.  It suits persons who get angry for small things, but are soon sorry for it.  It suits persons, who get an apprehensive sensation on the pit of the stomach, when expecting bad news.

It suits subject who have a thick leathery crust over the head under which thick and white pus collect.  This remedy is useful in eruptions that ulcerate and form thick scabs under which purulent matter exudes.

It is a useful remedy for many skin symptoms and neuralgias.  It is a useful remedy for a bruised and weary feeling in the joints with drawing stiffness.

It is a useful remedy for eruptions after vaccination.

It is a useful remedy when the patient is extremely sensitive to cold air.

It is useful when the subject suffers from chronic gastritis with a desire for ham or fat.

It is useful whenever the subject has eczema with intolerant itching, chilliness with pruritis. It is also useful for ulcers, which itch and burn, when vesicles surround these ulcers.

It is useful whenever the long bones are inflamed and swollen, with caries and exostosis.  It is also useful when the pain is worse in the night, by touch and damp weather.

This remedy suits persons who are worse in cold air, night, evening and until midnight.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

MEZEREUM is very useful for an acute ciliary neuralgia following excision of the eyeball.  You will find MEZEREUM is very often extremely helpful, particularly if the patient gets – as so many do – a horrible sensation of coldness in the eye socket from which the eyeball has been removed.  It is quite a common complaint after excision and it is very marked in MEZEREUM, which gives enormous relief in these cases.

Dr. D. M. Borland, M. B., Ch. B.

MEZEREUM is especially is useful in that form of migraine following Herpes zoster.

Dr. C.P. Bryant, M.D.

In some cases, where I have prescribed MERCURY for seemingly characteristic symptoms without success.  I have had good results from MEZEREUM.

Dr. W. H. Hanchette, M.D.

Introduction:

 Physical manipulation techniques have been known to several ancient cultures. Chinese literature dating back to 2700 B.C. refers to manipulation as a healing technique and there is evidence in literature that, the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Syrians and Aztecs practiced these techniques.

Hippo crates, the Father of Medicine noted:

One or more vertebrae of the spine may or may not go out of place… They might give way very little, and if they do they are likely to produce serious complications and even death, if not properly adjusted… many diseases are related to the spine.

 The origin of Modern Chiropractic:

 The word Chiropractic is derived from the words, “Cheiro” and “practikos” and when combined together, means DONE BY THE HANDS.  Daniel David Palmer coined this phrase and he is considered to be the father of modern Chiropractic.

Palmer faced a lot of ridicule by doctors of his time in the early 1900’s, but it has been discovered that some cases of deafness caused by circulatory problems can be remedied by manipulation.  Professor Bechgaard of Denmark brought out these benefits of Chiropractic to the scientific world in 1963.

The Spinal Column and Chiropractic:

 The spinal cord passes through a series of stacked-up vertebrae and between two vertebrae there are cushions called as the ‘Inter-vertebral discs”.  At various intervals, nerve connections branch off the spinal cord various parts of the body and it is at these linkage points that stress and pain occur.  Chiropractic specialists manipulate the spine and reduce the stress and pain and re-align the spine.

Chiropractors believe that man’s body structure is inherently unsuitable for the strains of vertical posture; and believe that man’s framework has not sufficiently evolved to sustain the strain of being erect.  The sheer weight of gravity causes a great strain on many body parts such as; intestines, arteries, veins – producing hernias and circulatory problems.  Many of these ailments impinge upon the spine.

Conclusion:

Chiropractic is a Holistic therapy that is becoming popular in the United States and it has been recognized as a mainstream therapy and most insurance companies cover patients for this therapy.