Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017. / Background Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) also known as pityriasis capitis is a common skin condition that affects mainly the scalp, causing scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff (Preedy 2012). It has been reported that dandruff occurs in at least 50% of the world’s adult population and approximately 15% to 20% of the world’s total population (Mia 2016). Recent studies suggest that a scalp specific yeast called Malasseiza globosa appears to be responsible for SD (Zhang, Ran, Xie and Zhang 2013). Seborrheic dermatitis does not affect overall health but it can be uncomfortable and may cause embarrassment and low self-esteem (Del Rosso 2011; Preedy 2012). Anecdotal evidence at Ukuba Nesibindi Homoeopathic Community Clinic (UNHCC) indicated that patients with SD responded positively to Calendula officinalis Ø in combination with Olea europaea (olive oil). Notwithstanding this, there is a dearth of clinical data available to validate the aforesaid patient’s positive response. Hence this study aims to provide clinical evidence to prove or disprove patient’s response to Calendula officinalis Ø in combination with Olea europaea (olive oil). Objective The aim of this double blind randomized controlled study was to determine the efficacy of a topical application comprising Calendula officinalis Ø with Olea europaea in the management of SD of the scalp (dandruff). Material and methods The sample was selected by means of non-probability convenience sampling and consisted of 64 consenting participants between the ages of 18 to 50 years who had read the information letter and met the inclusion criteria. Participants were evenly distributed between the treatment and control groups according to the randomization list (32 participants in each group). The treatment group received Calendula officinalis Ø with Olea europaea and the control group received Olea europaea only. Three participants withdrew from the study resulting in only 61 completing the study, 30 from the control group and 31 from the treatment group. The study was conducted at the Durban University of Technology Homoeopathic Day Clinic (DUTHDC) under the supervision of a qualified and registered homoeopathic clinician. The duration of the study was six weeks with three consultations in total. Consultations took place on day 1, day 22 and day 43. At each consultation the participants were assessed by three individuals – the participant themselves, the researcher, and an independent party (the homoeopathic clinician on duty that day). The assessment tools included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for the researcher and clinician consisting of the following categories: irritation, flaking, greasiness, percentage of the scalp involved and overall impression; and the Patient Perception Questionnaire (PPQ) for the patient consisting of the following categories: irritation, flaking, greasiness, itching and overall impression. This was accompanied by a detailed case history and physical examination performed by the researcher. Results Both the control and treatment groups displayed overall improvement in terms of Patient Perception Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale which means that a combination of Olea europeae with Calendula officinalis Ø (treatment group) and Olea europeae only (control group) were effective in the management of SD. There was no statistically significant difference between the effect of a combination of Olea europaea with Calendula officinalis Ø and Olea europaea only. In terms of the VAS and PPQ categories, there was a statistical significance between the groups, with the exception of irritation. Significant differences found were as follows: Flaking (clinician and patient rated p = 0.019) on visit 3 for the control group. Greasiness (clinician and patient rated p = 0.027) on visit 3 for the control group. Greasiness (researcher and patient rated p = 0.012) on visit 2 for the treatment group. Percentage of the scalp involved (researcher and clinician rated p = 0.013) on visit 2 for the treatment group. Overall impression (researcher and patient rated p = 0.026) on visit 2 for the control group. Overall impression (researcher and clinician rated p = 0.026) on visit 3 for the treatment group. Conclusion Both the combination of Olea europaea with Calendula officinalis Ø and Olea europaea only improve SD. Therefore, a topical application comprising Calendula officinalis Ø and Olea europaea is effective in the management of SD of the scalp (dandruff) and therefore permits further investigation. / M

M.Tech. (Homoeopathy) / Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and debilitating condition, characterized by irreversible damage to the joint space, most commonly affecting the knees, hips, hands and spine (Colledge et al., 2010). OA is the leading cause of joint pain and disability in middle-aged and elderly persons (Long et al., 2001). The prevalence of OA of the knee in adults living in the United Sates has grown from a reported 21 million in 1990 to a total estimate of 26.9 million in 2005 (CDC, 2011). By the age of 65 years, 80% of the total population has been reported as showing radiographic evidence of OA; while a 20-30% of the total population is symptomatic with radiographic evidence of OA (Doherty et al., 2006). Conventional treatment for OA of the knee is aimed at pain management by use of analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Some negative effects of these drugs include drug dependency, liver and kidney damage, cardiovascular pathologies, gastric upset and depression. Corticosteroid injections are also used to alleviate chronic inflammation and joint pain, but may lead to further joint destruction (Shamoon and Hochberg, 2000; Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2011). OsteoEze Gold™ is a nutraceutical product that contains chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine sulphate, vitamin C and manganese. In combination, the constituents of OsteoEze Gold™ have been shown to be useful in the treatment for OA of the knee (Clegg et al., 2006). In addition, studies have shown that these ingredients prove effective in reducing moderate to severe pain in sufferers of OA of the knee (Vidyasagar et al., 2004). The aim of this study was to determine the effect of OsteoEze Gold™ on the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) and quality of life in OA of the knee using blood tests and the Arthritic Impact Measurement Scales (AIMS2SF) respectively. This was a 16-week, double blind, placebo-controlled study using matched pairs according to age, gender and severity of symptoms, and formed part of a group study, with another researcher, who utilized the Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain scale (ICOAP) Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and the same sample...

The purpose of this study was to determine the profile of parents with children in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres using Over the Counter (OTC) homeopathic remedies, specific to the Pretoria East region. Secondary objectives included determining the extent of use of OTC homeopathic remedies, the perceptions of parents regarding homeopathy and natural remedies as well as the positioning of homeopathy. The research was designed around descriptive and exploratory methods using quantitative research techniques. Aspects such as demographic information and the general health of families, attitudes, perceptions and opinions specific to homeopathy, natural remedies and conventional medicine, as well as details on remedy usage and brands, were addressed. From the findings of the study a clear profile could be identified. Further to the profile, the perceptions of respondents regarding OTC homeopathic remedies as well as reasons for using these remedies are discussed. The positioning of OTC homeopathic remedies was done based on spider graphs, exploratory factor analysis, cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling. Several recommendations were made to the homeopathic industry, the Ministry of Health, medical professionals, Medical Aid Schemes, pharmacists and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the Department of Social Development. The study concludes with details specific to the limitations of the study and further research suggestions. / Economics / M.A. Commerce (Business Management)

The purpose of this study was to determine the profile of parents with children in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres using Over the Counter (OTC) homeopathic remedies, specific to the Pretoria East region. Secondary objectives included determining the extent of use of OTC homeopathic remedies, the perceptions of parents regarding homeopathy and natural remedies as well as the positioning of homeopathy. The research was designed around descriptive and exploratory methods using quantitative research techniques. Aspects such as demographic information and the general health of families, attitudes, perceptions and opinions specific to homeopathy, natural remedies and conventional medicine, as well as details on remedy usage and brands, were addressed. From the findings of the study a clear profile could be identified. Further to the profile, the perceptions of respondents regarding OTC homeopathic remedies as well as reasons for using these remedies are discussed. The positioning of OTC homeopathic remedies was done based on spider graphs, exploratory factor analysis, cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling. Several recommendations were made to the homeopathic industry, the Ministry of Health, medical professionals, Medical Aid Schemes, pharmacists and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the Department of Social Development. The study concludes with details specific to the limitations of the study and further research suggestions. / Economics / M.A. Commerce (Business Management)

My thesis is divided into three parts. In the technology part are summarized knowledge of homeopathy and its principles with regard to research in this area, in the second part is mapped the availability of entities of homeopathic treatment. The last part focuses on the cost effectiveness of treatment of acute illnesses typical for winter season.

BACKGROUND:This paper proposes a novel model for homeopathic remedy action on living systems. Research indicates that homeopathic remedies (a) contain measurable source and silica nanoparticles heterogeneously dispersed in colloidal solution / (b) act by modulating biological function of the allostatic stress response network (c) evoke biphasic actions on living systems via organism-dependent adaptive and endogenously amplified effects / (d) improve systemic resilience.DISCUSSION:The proposed active components of homeopathic remedies are nanoparticles of source substance in water-based colloidal solution, not bulk-form drugs. Nanoparticles have unique biological and physico-chemical properties, including increased catalytic reactivity, protein and DNA adsorption, bioavailability, dose-sparing, electromagnetic, and quantum effects different from bulk-form materials. Trituration and/or liquid succussions during classical remedy preparation create "top-down" nanostructures. Plants can biosynthesize remedy-templated silica nanostructures. Nanoparticles stimulate hormesis, a beneficial low-dose adaptive response. Homeopathic remedies prescribed in low doses spaced intermittently over time act as biological signals that stimulate the organism's allostatic biological stress response network, evoking nonlinear modulatory, self-organizing change. Potential mechanisms include time-dependent sensitization (TDS), a type of adaptive plasticity/metaplasticity involving progressive amplification of host responses, which reverse direction and oscillate at physiological limits. To mobilize hormesis and TDS, the remedy must be appraised as a salient, but low level, novel threat, stressor, or homeostatic disruption for the whole organism. Silica nanoparticles adsorb remedy source and amplify effects. Properly-timed remedy dosing elicits disease-primed compensatory reversal in direction of maladaptive dynamics of the allostatic network, thus promoting resilience and recovery from disease.SUMMARY:Homeopathic remedies are proposed as source nanoparticles that mobilize hormesis and time-dependent sensitization via non-pharmacological effects on specific biological adaptive and amplification mechanisms. The nanoparticle nature of remedies would distinguish them from conventional bulk drugs in structure, morphology, and functional properties. Outcomes would depend upon the ability of the organism to respond to the remedy as a novel stressor or heterotypic biological threat, initiating reversals of cumulative, cross-adapted biological maladaptations underlying disease in the allostatic stress response network. Systemic resilience would improve. This model provides a foundation for theory-driven research on the role of nanomaterials in living systems, mechanisms of homeopathic remedy actions and translational uses in nanomedicine.

Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016, / Background Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder with various aetiologies, characterised by hyperglycaemia, resulting from defects of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism due to the deficient action of insulin on target tissues caused by insensitivity to or lack of insulin or both. The long term effects of diabetes mellitus frequently include retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy and an increased risk of other diseases such as cardiac, peripheral arterial and cerebrovascular disease. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 387 million people have diabetes mellitus and this number is predicted to rise to 592 million worldwide by 2035. In 2014 diabetes mellitus caused 4.9 million deaths worldwide and every 7 seconds a person dies from diabetes mellitus. The growing incidence of diabetes mellitus is a worldwide concern because of the increase of economic costs and burden of disease that is due to the cardiovascular complications and the co-morbidities. Objective The aim of this double-blind, randomised clinical trial was to determine the efficacy of Syzygium jambolanum (Java plum) 6CH and Syzygium jambolanum (Java plum) homoeopathic mother tincture on daily fasting blood glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients on Metformin® in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Material and Method A sample consisted of 24 volunteers selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. These participants were then randomly divided into two groups, 13 in the group receiving the homoeopathic potency and 11 in the group receiving the homoeopathic mother tincture. Each participant attended a total of five consultations with the researcher over a period of 14 weeks that included a 2 week baseline period followed by a 12 week treatment period, at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) or Kenneth Gardens Homoeopathic Day Clinic. At each consultation a detailed and comprehensive homoeopathic case history (Appendix D) was taken and a physical examination (Appendix E) was performed by the researcher. Participants were required to fill in a log sheet (Appendix C1 and C2) with their fasting blood glucose readings daily for 14 weeks, which included a 2 week baseline period followed by a 12 week treatment period. Participants were also required to have their glycosylated haemoglobin measurements tested pre- and post-treatment. Results Both groups reflected a statistically significant reduction in fasting blood glucose levels as compared to the baseline. The mean fasting blood glucose level in week 1 was 11.8802 whereas in week 13 the mean blood glucose level was 8.6590 with a p value ≤ 0.05 for the Syzygium jambolanum 6CH group and the mean blood glucose level in week 1 was 9.0338 with a standard whereas in week 13 the mean blood glucose level was 6.8591 with a p value ≤ 0.05 in the Syzygium jambolanum homoeopathic mother tincture. However there was no significant differences between the two groups (Syzygium jambolanum 6CH and Syzygium jambolanum homoeopathic mother tincture), the significance score was 0.623 when comparing reduction in fasting blood glucose levels. Both groups reflected a statistically non-significant reduction in the glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1C) and there were no significant differences between the two groups when comparing reduction in HbA1C levels. Conclusion Both homoeopathic preparations of Syzygium jambolanum (mother tincture and 6CH) significantly reduce fasting blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This result suggests that Syzygium jambolanum has beneficial anti-diabetic effects and warrants further investigation. / M

Atualmente, a busca por opções de tratamento com medicações financeiramente mais acessíveis e menos agressivas ao organismo, aliada à uma visão mais humana de tratar o paciente, fez da homeopatia uma prática mais utilizada. Em se tratando de uma das sete endemias de maior impacto mundial, a Leishmaniose é uma doença negligenciada causada pelo parasita do gênero Leishmania, com estimativas alarmantes de novos casos e óbitos por ano, se tornando um grande problema de saúde pública. No Brasil, a Leishmaniose Visceral em áreas urbanas se destaca pelo fato de ser uma zoonose que possui como principal reservatório também o cão, que sempre esteve presente e em estreito contato com grande parte das famílias brasileiras. O mesmo, quando infectado pela doença, é submetido à eutanásia como norma do Ministério da Saúde, por apresentar riscos à população. Utilizando-se a Lei da Similitude, instruída por Hahnemann, chegou-se à medicação Antimonium crudum para possível tratamento e profilaxia da Leishmaniose Visceral Canina. Portanto, no presente trabalho, visou-se o estudo da ação da medicação homeopática Antimonium crudum, in vitro, diretamente em promastigotas de Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum chagasi, através do teste de MTT (brometo de 3-[4.5 dimetitiazol- 2- il) 2,5 difenil- 2 H- tetrazólio), que visa mensurar a atividade metabólica e a observação da curva de crescimento do parasito na forma promastigota, bem como a ação na infecção das Leishmanias em macrófagos da linhagem J774, em sua forma amastigota. Os resultados obtidos para a forma promastigota mostram que o estímulo homeopático não teve influência direta sobre os parasitos, tanto no teste de MTT quanto na curva de crescimento, corroborando os estudos que sugerem que a homeopatia não age diretamente sobre o parasito e sim em conjunto com o sistema imune do hospedeiro. Já nos resultados dos ensaios infectivos, observa-se, em geral, maior porcentagem de macrófagos infectados, assim como maior taxa de fagocitose nos grupos tratados com Antimonium crudum, o que sugere uma maior atividade dos mesmos levando à uma resposta imune secundária mais representativa e consequentemente, à destruição do antígeno. Quando se verificou o pré e o pós-tratamento de macrófagos, observou-se que as potências mais baixas, CH6 e CH12, parecem ter maior eficiência e quando a infecção já está instalada, a potência CH30 parece ter uma maior significância na profilaxia da infecção. Apesar disso, a resolução da doença dependerá da ação imunológica de cada hospedeiro, que irá controlar o crescimento e manutenção do parasito ou não / Currently, the search for treatments with medicines that are financially affordable, less aggressive to the host, and more humane in treating the patient, homeopathy is the most practical course. When it comes to one of the seven largest worldwide impact endemics, Leishmaniasis is a neglected public health complex with alarming estimates of new cases and deaths per year. In Brazil, urban Visceral Leishmaniasis also stands out because the reproductive cycle of this zoonotic disease can include the dog, which has always been present and in close contact with most Brazilian families. Dogs, when infected by the disease are euthanized as a rule from the Ministry of Health to prevent risks to the population. Using the Law of Similars, developed by Hahnemann, the medication Antimonium crudum was identified as possible treatment and prophylaxis for Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis. Therefore, the present work was to study the direct action of the homeopathic medicine Antimonium Crudum in vitro against the promastigotes of Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum chagasi, through the MTT test (3- [4.5 - dimetitiazol- 2-yl) - 2.5 diphenyl tetrazolium H 2), which aims to measure the metabolic activity; the promastigote growth curve; as well as the performance of promastigote infectivity in J774 macrophages. The results from both the MTT assay as well as the growth curve show that the homeopathic stimulus did not directly influence the promastigote form of the parasites, corroborating studies that suggest that homeopathy has no direct action on the parasite, but may function together with the host\'s immune system. Treatment with Antimonium crudum led to a higher percentage of infected macrophages in the infectivity assays and a higher rate of phagocytosis, which suggests increased activity leading to a stronger secondary immune response and as a result, antigen destruction. Assays in which macrophages were treated before or after infection suggest that lower concentrations (CH6 and CH12) seem most effective when the cells are already infected, however a higher concentration (CH30) appears to have greater activity in preventing infection. Ultimately, the resolution of the disease depends on the immunological action of each host, which may control the growth and maintenance of parasite

Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-05T20:04:15Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 29 / Nenhuma / O Centro de Saúde Modelo foi a primeira unidade do SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) a implantar oficialmente o serviço de atendimento homeopático no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul em 1988. Este estudo teve por objetivo conhecer o atendimento homeopático prestado por esta unidade de saúde e sua contribuição para o desenvolvimento do princípio da integralidade na atenção à saúde. Trata-se de um estudo de caso do tipo histórico-organizacional, que utilizou como categorias norteadoras o acolhimento, o vínculo e o cuidado. Os dados foram coletados a partir de documentação existente, da realização de entrevistas com usuários e trabalhadores de saúde do serviço e de observação direta. Os resultados indicaram que a Homeopatia, ao tratar sujeitos doentes como seres singulares e na sua totalidade, acolhendo-os, tomando a narrativa e a livre expressão como instrumentos fundamentais de sua prática, permite uma atenção diferenciada. No entanto, observou-se que, no caso analisado, a promoção da integralidade da atenção à saúde te / The “Centro de Saúde Modelo” was the first Basic Health Service at the SUS, which is the Brazilian Public Health System, to introduce officially in 1988 a homeopathic attendance in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. This study aimed to know the homeopathic service given at this basic health level and its contribution for the development of the of integrality principle. The research is a historical and organizational case study which used the practice of welcoming, bond, and care as guided categories. The data were collected from existent historical documentation, interviews with users and professionals and direct observations. The results showed that Homeopathy draws a differentiated attention, because, treating sick people as singular beings and in its totality, welcomes them and takes the narrative and free expression as fundamental instruments to its practice. However, in this case, was observed that the promotion of the integrality in health attention has been restricted to some of its aspects as the bond a

A conscientização sobre os riscos do uso de agrotóxicos tem levado ao aperfeiçoamento de sistemas orgânicos, no qual enquadra-se o morango e a alface. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da aplicação de preparados homeopáticos e das dinamizações sobre o morangueiro e a alface. Nos três experimentos com o morango utilizou-se a cultivar Oso Grande, sendo o primeiro em 2002/2003 e o segundo e o terceiro em 2003/2004. No primeiro experimento testou-se oito preparados homeopáticos na dinamização CH30, e no segundo, sete na CH100 em dois tipos de solo, Latossolo Vermelho Eutroférrico (LVef) e Neossolo Quartzarênico. Os tratamentos homeopáticos foram Antimonium tartaricum, Apis mellifica, Arnica montana, Carbo vegetabilis, Kali iodatum, Kali sulfuricum, Mercurius solubilis, Natrium phosphoricum, Pulsatilla nigricans e Silicea terra. A utilização de clones, que deveria ser uma vantagem experimental, se mostrou uma dificuldade, pois a distância entre as parcelas não permitiu o isolamento dos efeitos das homeopatias. Este fato evidenciou-se no primeiro experimento, no qual, a ausência do estímulo periódico que exercia influencia na variação ao acaso deixou de existir e o morangueiro pode "interiorizar" as informações das substâncias e refletir na produção de mudas. Não houve diferenças significativas com relação a produtividade total e comercial. Os frutos apresentaram diferenças com relação ao pH, nos tratamentos Antimonium tartaricum e Mercurius solubilis observou-se maior acidez. Na produção de mudas Antimonium tartaricum e Natrium phosphoricum não diferiram do álcool 70% e apresentaram as menores produções, contudo o Carbo vegetabilis aumentou a produção em relação a testemunha. Este medicamento demonstrou sua ação em favor do desenvolvimento vegetativo. No segundo experimento a produtividade total e comercial, bem como o número de frutos, foram estatisticamente superiores no LVef. Não houve diferenças em relação a aplicação dos preparados homeopáticos para as variáveis de produção de frutos e de mudas. No terceiro experimento com morango verificou-se a influência do preparado homeopático Carbo vegetabilis CH6, CH12, CH30, CH100 e CH200. Foram avaliados as produções totais e comerciais e o número de frutos, não apresentando diferenças entre a aplicação do Carbo vegetabilis e a testemunha. As dinamizações apresentaram efeito quadrático para as variáveis analisadas. No experimento em alface utilizou-se a cultivar Verônica, sendo realizado um experimento em 2004, no qual se verificou a influência do Carbo vegetabilis CH6, CH12, CH30, CH100 e CH200, no desenvolvimento das plântulas produzidas em dois ambientes de produção, um estressante, estufa a sombra, e um normal, estufa a pleno sol. Houve uma tendência de respostas em regressão polinomial de 3a ordem para os tratamentos em ambiente normal. O ponto de inflexão da curva mostrou que a dinamização CH100 foi responsável por equilibrar as plântulas em ambiente estressante. Nesta dinamização houve o incremento da massa seca da parte área e do sistema radicular e uma maior quantidade de mudas desenvolvidas no campo. / The awareness about risks of the use of pesticides has led to the improvment of organic systems, in which the strawberry and the lettuce fit. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of the homeopathics preparation application and the dynamizations on the strawberries and the lettuce. In the three experiments with the strawberry the cultivate Oso Grande was used, being the first one in 2002/2003 and second and third in 2003/2004. In the first experiment eight homeopathics preparations in dynamization CH30 were tested, and in second, seven in the CH100 in two types of soils, Eutrudox and Quartzipsamment. The homeopathics treatments were Antimonium tartaricum, Apis mellifica, Arnica montana, Carbo vegetabilis, Kali iodatum, Kali sulfuricum, Mercurius solubilis, Natrium phosphoricum, Pulsatilla nigricans and Silicea terra. The use of clones, that should be an experimental advantage, showed itself as a difficulty, because the distance between the parcels didn’t allow the isolation of the effect of the homeopathy. This fact was proven in the first experiment, in which, the absence of the periodic stimulation that exerted influences in the variation by chance left to exist and the strawberries can "inside" the information of substances and reflect in the production of seedlings. There weren’t significant differences with regard to total and commercial productivity. The fruits presented differences related to pH, the treatments Antimonium tartaricum and Mercurius solubilis had presented greater acidity. In the production of seedlings Antimonium tartaricum and Natrium phosphoricum hadn’t differed from the alcohol 70% and showed the lesser productions, but the Carbo vegetabilis increased the production in relation the control. This medicine showed its action in vegetative development. In the second experiment the total and commercial productivity, as well as the number of fruits, had been statistics greater in the LVef. The application of homeopathics preparations for the variable of production of fruits and seedlings didn’t show differences comparing to the control. In the third experiment with strawberry it was verified the influence of preparation Carbo vegetabilis in dynamizations CH6, CH12, CH30, CH100 and CH200. The productions and the number of fruits had been evaluated, not showing differences between the Carbo vegetabilis application and the control. The dynamizations showed presented quadratic effect for the analyzed variable. In the experiment whit lettuce it was used the cultivate Verônica, being carried through an experiment in 2004, in which if it verified the influence of Carbo vegetabilis CH6, CH12, CH30, CH100 and CH200, in the produced development of seedlings in two environments of production, a stressing, greenhouse with shade, and a normal, greenhouse with sun. The order of the treatments in normal environment had a trend of answers in polynomial regression of third degree. The point of inflection of the curve showed that the CH100 was responsible for balancing seedlings in stressing environment. In this dynamization there was an increment of the dry mass of the part area and the root system and a bigger amount of developed seedlings in the field.