Search

Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a progressive and irreversible deterioration of renal functions. Diabetes, hypertension, indiscriminate use of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are major contributory factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end stage renal disease (ESRD). (1,2) In modern system, the role of medicinal treatment is very limited while haemo or peritoneal dialysis is cumbersome and expensive. Economic and legal issues limit the possibility of renal transplant and depends on the availability of donor.(3) On the other hand, homoeopathic treatment, if sought at an early stage, can help in maintaining or to some extent reviving renal functions by lowering serum creatinine thereby improving GFR. Gupta et. al. has done some work on the medicinal treatment of this difficult disease and have published the results.(4)

This retrospective study was done on the confirmed patients of Hepatitis B treated with homoeopathic medicines in Gaurang Clinic & Centre for Homoeopathic research, Lucknow, India. Eighteencases were found fit for the study who properly followed the treatment with regular investigations. Objective: To explore the efficacy of Homoeopathic medicines in treatment of Hepatitis-B patients. Material and Methods Eighteen diagnosed cases of Hepatitis B. Homoeopathic medicines prescribed as per constitution of the patient along witha few organ remedies. Follow up assessment was done with HBV DNA Quantitative (Viral load) test. Results Out of 18 patients,14 have shown positive response to the treatment; in 5 cases considerable reduction in viral load was observed whereas in other 9 cases, viral load came to below detection limit after treatment. Two casesremained status quo and two case did not improve.

As a legume and a source of protein, hyacinth bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] serves as a resilient and efficient source not only of calories but also of proteins and has several therapeutic properties besides, which makes it a truly multifunctional legume. The present study describes the wide morphological diversity in “Yoksik peron” (local name of lablab bean) found in Pasighat (East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh) represented by14 landraces conserved and cultivated by the indigenous people mainly in their backyards and kitchen gardens. The width of the pod ranged from 1.6cm to 4.1cm and its length, from 4.7 cm to 20.1cm. The pods also differed in colour, seed size, and shape. Many of those landraces are more resistant to several biotic and abiotic sources of stress. Such diversity offers the opportunity to identify and select the genotypes with greater tolerance to stress, thereby contributing to making the ecosystem more resilient. In addition, contemporary studies on hyacinth bean have shown the wide range of health benefits it offers, especially its potent anti-obesity properties. To realize the bean’s full potential, we need an enabling policy environment for furthering research and mainstreaming to other locations.