Submitted by Mario BC (mario@bc.ufrpe.br) on 2016-09-01T11:55:30Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Gisele Bazzo Piccirilli.pdf: 1528641 bytes, checksum: f032640dffa00c359169fabbef27e1c5 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-09-01T11:55:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Gisele Bazzo Piccirilli.pdf: 1528641 bytes, checksum: f032640dffa00c359169fabbef27e1c5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-06-13 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / This research analyzes if the use of homeopathy in rural areas can contribute to agro ecological transition processes in the state of Pernambuco. Therefore, the research questions to be answered are the following: How do technicians and farmers who practice agro ecology see homeopathy? How do they conceive its application in agriculture? The analysis’ qualitative approach was based on the assumption that a group of homeopathy workshop participants would be able to dialogue about the main questions of this research. During the research survey (bibliographical and documental), the thoughts of some important authors on the theme of social environmental crisis such as Paul E. Little and Amyra El Khalili were brought to discussion. It also discussed about agro ecology understood as a pathway to a more sustainable agriculture and about the homeopathy science and its application in agriculture referring to authors such as Vincent Casali and Fernanda Andrade who advocate for the use of Homeopathy in Rural Areas for the agro ecological transition. The research, which has an exploratory feature, is concerned to compile consolidated experiences on homeopathy in rural areas in Brazil and worldwide. This study showed that homeopathy is a possibility for the agro ecological transition to technicians and farmers who have participated in this study. Although the knowledge about Homeopathy in Rural Areas by the workshop participants been revealed as weak. Hence the indication of the need for continued efforts, whether in training or in an effort to an effective use of Homeopathy in Rural Areas in a daily basis by the extension workers and farmers in the state of Pernambuco. / Nessa pesquisa é analisada a questão sobre a possibilidade da homeopatia no meio rural contribuir nos processos de transição agroecológica em Pernambuco. As questões-síntese do problema de pesquisa que se buscou responder, pois, foram: como extensionistas e agricultores (as) que dialogam com a agroecologia e que estão lidando na prática com processos materialmente construídos veem a Homeopatia? Como concebem sua aplicação na agricultura? Para a análise adotou-se uma abordagem qualitativa partindo do pressuposto de que os participantes em contato com a homeopatia em uma oficina teórico prática pudessem dialogar a respeito da problemática da pesquisa. No levantamento bibliográfico e documental, foram exibidos pensamentos de autores que traçaram uma crítica a respeito da crise sócio ambiental, como Paul E. Little e Amyra El Khalili; também foi dissertado sobre a Agroecologia, entendida como um caminho para uma agricultura mais sustentável; sobre a ciência homeopatia e sua aplicação na agricultura considerando autores como Vicente Casali e Fernanda Andrade que defendem o uso da homeopatia no meio rural (HMR) para a transição agroecológica. Na pesquisa, de caráter exploratório, compilaram-se experiências consolidadas de homeopatia no meio rural no Brasil e no mundo. O estudo mostrou que a homeopatia é uma possibilidade para a transição agroecológica para os extensionistas e agricultores participantes, embora se considere que o conhecimento sobre HMR demonstrado pelos participantes evidenciou-se frágil. Daí a indicação da necessidade de esforços continuados, seja na formação, seja na efetiva utilização da HMR no dia a dia dos extensionistas e agricultores (as), por exemplo, do estado de Pernambuco.

Dissertation submitted inpartial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Technikon Natal, 1998. / The aim of this investigation was to determine the perception of medical practitioners with regard to complementary medicine in health care in South Africa. This involved establishing medical practitioners attitude, as well as their experience and knowledge of complementary medicine: homeopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, ayurvedic medicine, herbalism, reflexology, aromatherapy and osteopathy / M

The objective of the following study was threefold: to conduct a homoeopathic drug proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH on healthy individuals in order to elucidate the totality of signs and symptoms produced by the drug substance; to analyse the signs and symptoms gathered from the proving, collate the data, and convert the symptoms into materia medica symptoms and rubrics; to compare the symptoms of the proving to the doctrine of signatures. Methodology This proving study was a double-blinded, placebo controlled study. Thirty provers or participants were recruited for the study and the sample size was divided equally between two researchers (A. Gobind and G. Zondi). The sample was randomly divided into two groups, with one group receiving an active substance (verum group) and the other group receiving a placebo (control group). Amongst the 30 provers, 24 participants received verum and six received placebo. Each prover was given a journal to record their symptoms, a pen and nine powders. The duration of this proving study was six weeks including the first week of baseline during which time each prover was required to record their symptoms before taking the proving substance. This procedure was clearly explained to each prover and an information sheet with detail explanation of the proving procedure was provided and informed consent obtained. A thorough case history was taken in the initial consultation and physical examinations to ensure that individuals participating met the inclusion criteria and were healthy. Results Information derived both researchers was combined and the extraction of signs and symptoms then commenced. The symptoms were translated into materia medica and repertory format and graded accordingly. Thereafter the symptoms that emerged from the study were discussed and compared with the doctrine of signatures of Acacia xanthophloea. Provers experienced a wide range of symptoms mentally and emotionally e.g. anger, poor concentration and focus, disconnected feeling, depression, stress, anxiety, antisocial/ aversion to company, tranquillity. A large number of physical symptoms were noted by provers e. g. headaches, ailments of extremities (joint pain, weakness), female related symptoms (irregular menses, decrease/ increase libido etc.), eye symptoms, skin symptoms and general symptoms. The comparison of the symptoms of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH to the doctrine of signatures of the tree Acacia xanthophloea illustrated certain similarities, especially with regard to skin symptoms, eye symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms and headaches. Conclusion The proving substance Acacia xanthophloea 30CH did produced signs and symptoms when given to healthy individuals as hypothesised. The symptoms when compared to the doctrine of signatures of the acacia xanthophloea tree did show correlation as hypothesised. / M

M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies) / History was made when the Technlkon Natal in January 1989, after approval of the relevant curricula by the Minister of National Education, became the first institution in the Western World to offer an independent tertiary course in homoeopathy. After completion of the five year course, followed by a one year internship, students will be registered with the South African Associated Health Service Professions Board. Homoeopathy originated in Germany when its founder, Samuel Hahnemann (1755 - 1843) rediscovered the principle on which homoeopathy is based - "SimiIia simiIibus curentur": Let likes be cured by likes. In homoeopathy a patient is treated by administering those drugs that could cause similar conditions in a healthy person, to the patient in minute doses. The Materia Medica I I I curriculum is being introduced in 1991. The question posed and researched in this thesis is to what extent the curriculum design complies with curriculum principles. The aim is to evaluate the abovementioned curriculum. To achieve this aim, the following objectives are set:- - to determine the principles involved in the planning and design of a curriculum; - to determine the criteria with which a curriculum should comply; - to determine specific demands and problems posed by the subject; - to establish how and to what extent the Materia Medica III curriculum complies with the criteria and demands; - to make recommendations for the possible improvement of the curriculum. This study is unique in the sense that the curriculum is being implemented this year. Generally accepted models are therefore not applicable and an evaluation instrument has to be developed. The method of enquiry to be followed is mainly a Iiterature study and structured interviews wiII also be conducted.

Prof. D. Mycock Dr. E. Solomon

The purpose of this study was to explore the possible comparative in-vitro effects of two anthroposophical complex preparations on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. The effect of these two anthroposophical complexes, the first being Echinacea/ Quartz Complex Single Dose Eyedrops (Wala), and the second being a preparation called Euphrasia Single Dose Eyedrops (Wala) on Staphylococcus aureus in-vitro had not yet been established. The two methods employed were the agar dilution method and the disc diffusion method. These tests measured the in-vitro susceptibility of the Staphylococcus aureus to the anthroposophical complexes and to chloramphenicol (a broad spectrum allopathic anti-biotic commonly used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection). The experiments were conducted on twenty Staphylococcus aureus isolates, obtained from Van Drimmelin Laboratories. All experimentation was conducted in triplicate in order to eliminate laboratory error. In the agar dilution method, broth cultures of the twenty isolates were prepared and equal amounts of the cultures were plated out onto the agar media individually treated with the antimicrobial of choice, or onto unmedicated agar. After 24 hours of incubation the number of colonies per plate were counted. In the disc diffusion test, discs individually impregnated with the antimicrobial of choice and unmedicated discs were placed onto inoculated nutrient agar plates. After 24 hours of incubation the zone diameters were measured. The results were compared using a two-way analysis of variance. They showed that neither of the anthroposophical complexes had a significant in-vitro effect on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in the agar dilution method, and neither complex displayed any anti-bacterial action in the disc diffusion test. However, studies have shown that patients using these eyedrops to treat bacterial conjunctivitis have experienced significant symptomatic relief. Therefore, it is recommended that a follow on in-vivo study be conducted using these anthroposophical complexes as treatment and then growing bacterial cultures from swabs taken from the patients’ eyes at various stages of treatment to examine any anti-bacterial effects these complexes may have on Staphylococcus aureus in-vivo. / Dr. E. Solomon Dr. S. Arstall

M.Tech. (Homoeopathy) / Please refer to full text to view abstract

Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016. / INTRODUCTION Dysmenorrhoea is defined as difficult menstrual flow or painful menstruation. Dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynaecological complaint in younger women who present themselves to clinicians. Primary dysmenorrhoea is defined as painful menstrual cramps without any evident pathology present. It refers to any degree of perceived cramping pain experienced during menstruation. Around 50% of menstruating females suffer from primary dysmenorrhoea. Prevalence decreases with age, with prevalence being highest in the 20 to 24 year old age group. This trial intended to evaluate the effectiveness of a phytotherapeutic complex in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea compared to homoeopathic similimum in a 30 cH plussed potency. This study aimed to provide the safe and effective alternative therapy for primary dysmenorrhoea, especially for the population that is contradicted to use the readily available forms of treatments. TRIAL DESIGN This double-blind randomised parallel clinical trial, aimed to determine the effectiveness of a phytotherapeutic complex consisting of Angelica sinensis1:10, Dioscorea villosa1:10, Matricaria chamomilla 1:10, Viburnum opulus 1:10, and Zingiber officinalis 1:10 in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea, compared to homoeopathic similimum in a 30cH plussed potency. METHODOLOGY A sample group of 26 participants were voluntarily selected for the study on the basis of an inclusion and exclusion criteria. These participants were then randomly divided into two groups, 17 in the group receiving the phytotherapeutic complex, 8 in the control group receiving the similimum and 1 drop-out. Each participant had to attend a total of four consultations with the researcher over a three month period, at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Homoeopathic Day Clinic. At each consultation the participant completed the Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) (Appendix B) as well as the Pain Rating Scale (PRS) (Appendix C). Intra-group analysis was performed using the non-parametric test for analysis of variance: Friedman’s test. Inter-group analysis was conducted using the Mann- Whitney U test for two independent samples. RESULTS Results from the intra-group analysis showed that in both groups most measured parameters relating to experience during the previous menstrual flow showed statistically significant reductions in intensity. This is to say that both the group receiving phytotherapy and the group receiving similimum experienced reductions in their symptoms as measured by both the MDQ and the PRS. Results from the inter-group analysis showed that there is no significant difference between the phytotherapy and similimum group in all symptoms except the water retention category, with regard to symptom perception during the last menstrual flow of the trial. CONCLUSION The conclusion reached in this study was that both the phytotherapeutic complex treatment and the homoeopathic similimum treatment were effective at reducing the clinical features of primary dysmenorrhea, but there was no significant difference between the phytotherapy and similimum group in all except the water retention category during the last menstrual period as measured by the MDQ Further, there was no statistically significant difference between groups treated with phytotherapy compared to similimum as measured by the PRS. / M

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2011. / The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the understanding and utilization of Strychnos henningsii (umqalothi, Red bitterberry) by Zulu traditional healers and the signs and symptoms induced by the thirtieth centesimal potency (30CH) homoeopathic dilution of the crude substance in a previously conducted triple-blind placebo-controlled homoeopathic proving. Methodology The study was carried out in four dispersed areas of KZN (Harding, Durban, Weenen and Melmoth). From each area one isangoma and one inyanga were interviewed, resulting in eight interviews. All visits were conducted by the researcher, who acted as principal communicator and translator, and his supervisor, who assisted him by doing live video recording of all interviews. The methodology employed was that of qualitative interviewing using semi-structured interviews. Each video was transcribed into Zulu text and subsequently translated to English text by the researcher and his supervisor. The data obtained from the interviews was then compared to data obtained from the previously conducted homoeopathic proving of Strychnos henningsii 30CH in order to evaluate the overlap between the traditional and the homoeopathic approach to utilisation of the plant. Results After comparison, it was found that there was an overlap in the gastro-intestinal system, cardio-vascular system, respiratory system and female/male genito-urinary system and in some mental symptoms. v However, there were no overlaps found in traditional usage of the plant as an antisnake venom, and in the proving symptoms related to scalp, hair, eyes, ear, nose, face, mouth, teeth and throat. Conclusion After comparison between the understanding and utilization of Strychnos henningsii by Zulu traditional healers and the signs and symptoms induced by the proving of Strychnos henningssi 30CH, it was concluded that while there are certain overlaps, the homoeopathic proving produced a wider range of symptoms which may either serve to extend the traditional use, or overlap with existing traditional use not exposed within the scope of this study. Interviews with a greater number of traditional healers in a wider geographic area may reveal a closer correlation between homoeopathic proving symptoms and patterns of use by traditional healers.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master's Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006. / The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement (Advanced Brain Food®) and a homoeopathic complex (Quietude®) in the management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is primarily a childhood disorder affecting ten to twenty percent of school going children. The three main presenting features of ADHD are inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. This triad often results in numerous adjustment difficulties for the child in the social and academic sectors (NIH Consensus Statement, 1998). / M