M.Tech. / Impaired glucose tolerance, as determined by an oral glucose tolerance test, is the inability of the blood glucose regulatory mechanisms in the body to return the blood glucose levels to normal physiological levels after the ingestion of a meal (Guyton and Hall, 2006). Mollentze and Levitt (2006) report on various studies that were conducted in South Africa on the prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes mellitus and they illustrate that there is an incidence of impaired glucose tolerance as high as 10.2% in certain communities and that impaired glucose tolerance may result in diabetes mellitus. A study has shown that cinnamon controls blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity resulting in better blood sugar level control (Jarvill-Taylor et al, 2001). The above research was done on cinnamon in the crude form but there is no research on Cinnamomum verum in a homoeopathic potency. The aim of the research was to evaluate the effect of Cinnamomum verum 1X on glucose tolerance in non-diabetic males after an oral glucose tolerance test. A double-blind pre-test post-test placebo controlled study on thirty healthy adult males between the ages of eighteen and forty years was conducted. The participants were recruited by means of an advertisement at the University of Johannesburg Health Clinic. Inclusion criteria comprised: no medication for one month prior to the study with a normal fasting blood sugar level of more than 3.0 but less than 6.0 mmol/l (Oussama, 2006); systolic blood pressure between 100 and 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure between 70 and 90 mmHg. At the first consultation the participant data was obtained and an oral glucose tolerance test was performed. The participants were issued with 100 ml of either Cinnamomum verum 1X or a placebo and a weekly checklist to complete. After two weeks the participant data was recorded again and the oral glucose tolerance test was repeated. The Mann-Whitney U-test was used to analyse between the group data statistically and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test was used to perform the within-group analysis. The mean fasting blood glucose level of the experiment group changed from 4.71 mmol/l to 4.49 mmol/l. This was a statistically significant reduction, p = 0.025 (< 0.05). The reduction in the blood glucose level after the oral glucose tolerance test of the experiment group was also found to be statistically significant, p = 0.001 (< 0.05) with the mean value changing from 5.86 mmol/l to 5.40 mmol/l. It was concluded that the homoeopathic remedy, Cinnamomum verum 1X taken orally twice daily, was more effective than the placebo in reducing the fasting blood glucose level and the blood glucose level after an oral glucose tolerance test in non-diabetic males between the ages of eighteen and forty years with normal initial fasting blood glucose levels within a time period of two weeks.

Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2014. / Aim of the study The study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions amongst post graduate homoeopathy students and post basic primary health care nurses serving in a primary health care setting regarding adverse effects associated with childhood vaccinations. Methodology In this qualitative study 18 participants were selected through purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each participant. The interviews were recorded and analysed conceptually. Results The findings of this study revealed that all of the PHC nursing participants were in favour of the childhood immunisation schedule of South Africa, contrary to the homoeopathic participants where the majority of participants were not in favour of the childhood immunisation schedule. Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions varied amongst the homoeopathic participants in contrast to the PHC nursing participants where there was a much more unified stance and cohesive outcome with regard to their attitudes and perceptions. / M

Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-26T13:39:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 texto completo.pdf: 239817 bytes, checksum: 1921cc10636b0f1980cf9299b9b45fac (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-02-15 / The high dilutions applied according to the principles of homeopathy or hormesis are sustainable alternatives in agriculture low cost and can be used to improve water quality. Four experiments were conducted at the Laboratory of Homeopathy, Plant Science Department, Universidade Federal de Viçosa. The objective was to investigate the change of physicochemical properties of water in response to action of high dilutions of Alumina and Calcarea carbonica in a completely randomized design with seven treatments (3CH, 5CH, 7CH, 9CH, 11CH, 13CH and distilled water, as control) and four replications. The dynamizations were prepared in distilled water, and were applied in the procedure "double blind". Fifty-six bottles of borosilicate glass with a capacity of 80 mL received 40 mL of distilled water, and twenty-eight in the first experiment and twenty-eight in the second. Fifty-six bottles of borosilicate glass with a capacity of 80 mL received 40 mL of acidic water. In twenty-eight of these were applied 10 drops of Alumina in the remaining twenty-eight were applied 10 drops of Calcarea carbonica. The variables were: potential of hydrogen, electrical conductivity (in &#956;S/cm) and dissolved oxygen (mg/L), measured immediately after treatment (T1) and every 24 hours until 72 hours after (T2, T3, T4). The data were interpreted by analysis of variance, using the program SAEG. The control was compared with other treatments by Dunnett test at 5% probability. Alumina 3 CH in distilled water increased the potential of hydrogen and electrical conductivity and Alumina 7 CH reduced the dissolved oxygen. The Calcarea carbonica 5 CH and 7 CH increased the potential of hydrogen from distilled water. The 7 CH increased dissolved oxygen, the 9 CH and 13 CH reduced it. In the treatment of water acidity caused by aluminum the calcarea carbonica showed efficiency and Alumina not been efficient. / As altas diluições aplicadas conforme os princípios da homeopatia ou da hormese são alternativas sustentáveis de baixo custo na agricultura, podendo ser usadas para melhorar a qualidade das águas. Foram conduzidos quatro experimentos no Laboratório de Homeopatia do Departamento de Fitotecnia da Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Objetivou-se investigar a alteração das propriedades físico-químicas de água em resposta à ação de altas diluições de Alumina e Calcarea carbonica no delineamento inteiramente casualizado com sete tratamentos (3 CH, 5 CH, 7 CH, 9 CH, 11 CH e 13CH e água destilada, como testemunha) e quatro repetições. As dinamizações foram preparadas em água destilada e aplicadas no procedimento duplo-cego . Cinquenta e seis frascos de vidro borossilicato com capacidade para 80 mL receberam 40 mL de água destilada, sendo 28 no primeiro experimento e 28 no segundo. Cinquenta e seis frascos de vidro borossilicato com capacidade para 80 mL receberam 40 mL de água ácida. Em 28 desses, foram aplicadas 10 gotas da Alumina, enquanto nos 28 restantes, 10 gotas da Calcarea carbonica. As variáveis avaliadas foram: potencial de hidrogênio, condutividade elétrica (em &#956;S/cm) e oxigênio dissolvido (em mg/L), medidas imediatamente após a aplicação dos tratamentos (T1) e em intervalos de 24 horas até 72 horas após (T2, T3, T4). Os dados foram interpretados por meio de análise de variância, sendo utilizado o Programa SAEG. A testemunha foi comparada com os demais tratamentos pelo teste de Dunnett a 5% de probabilidade. A Alumina 3 CH na água destilada elevou o potencial de hidrogênio e a condutividade elétrica, a Alumina 7 CH reduziu o oxigênio dissolvido, a Calcarea carbonica 5 CH e a 7 CH elevaram o potencial de hidrogênio da água destilada, a 7 CH aumentou o oxigênio dissolvido e a 9 CH e 13 CH reduziram-no. No tratamento da acidez da água causada por alumínio, a Calcarea carbonica foi eficiente e a Alumina não.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T16:44:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PGPV13MA114.pdf: 993447 bytes, checksum: f402b38c12cd41431f69932db13172d4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-02-21 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / The potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is cultivated in Santa Catarina State(SC) for double propose, consumption and tuber-seed. Potato crop is an activity of the highest importance concerning social-economic situation of small and media farmers in Santa Catarina, that represent more than 17 thousand families farms. Despite the fact of potato crops are conducted in suitable region for their cultivation, phitosanitarian problems has been solved using exclusively chemicals. This has caused serious intoxication to human being and environment as well. The objective of this work was to assess the genetic resistance and the efficacy of high dilution preparations to disease and pest management of potato crops under organic production systems. Experiments were conducted under field conditions at Experimental Station of Agriculture research and Extension Service of Santa Catarina State Agency-EPAGRI and family farm in Lages, SC. Two experiments were conducted at EPAGRI, one about genetic resistance and another about high dilution evaluations. The first experiment was in randomized blocks and subplot statistic design. The main plot were set 10 treatments comprised the homeopathic preparations of Silicia, Hypericum, and biotherapic of Phytophthora infestans at 6, 12 e 60 CH (centesimal hahnemanniana dilution order). Non intervention was the control plot. As subplots were the cv. Ágata (susceptible); BRS Ana e BRS Eliza, (medium susceptible); Cota (resistant). Each plot has 40 plants and ten in the subplot. Treatments were applied in every 15 days with knapsack and manual operation, having a total of four treatments. The disease and insect incidence were weekly evaluated. The second experiment was conducted at Epagri-Lages and consisted of 40 land race and eight commercial cv. of potato. The third field experiment was conducted in family farm of the rural community of Pedras Brancas, Lages, SC, comprising 45 land race of potato. The experiment design was in randomized blocks with four replicates and each plot consisted of 10 plants. Evaluations of disease and insect incidence were done weekly. Post-harvest evaluation of land race experiments consisted of weekly tuber weight during 60 days. The homeopathic preparations of Hypericum 12CH, 60CH and Silicia 6CH e 12CH influenced tuber yields and reduced the occurrence of Systena tenuis and Diabrotica speciosa. The biotherapic of Phytophthora infestans at 6CH and 12CH and Hypericum 60CH favorite tuber conservation until 60 days at room conditions. In the experiment at Epagri, 15 land race showed good yields and six(6) of them with high disease resistance, that were 339, 3, 325, 95, 338, and 136. In the experiment at Pedras Brancas community, the land race of e-196, 33/21, e-184, 43/22, e-195, 45/36 e 52/33, 58/12, 64/11, and 57/16 have high production and six (6) of them they have also high resistence to diseases and insect under organic condition systems / No Estado de Santa Catarina a batata (Solanum tuberosum L.) é cultivada tanto para o consumo como para produção de sementes. O cultivo da batateira é atividade de importância econômica e social, pois é realizada por pequenos e médios agricultores, envolvendo mais de 17 mil famílias rurais. Apesar de os cultivos da batata serem realizados em regiões propícias para seu desenvolvimento, ainda assim enfrenta problemas fitossanitários que são contornados com intervenções exclusivamente por agrotóxicos, os quais causam intoxicações a agricultores e impactos negativos sobre meio ambiente, devido ao poder residual que apresentam seus princípios ativos. O objetivo deste trabalho visa avaliar a resistência a doenças e pragas de clones locais de batata e a eficácia de preparados homeopáticos no manejo fitossanitário em variedades comerciais, bem como os seus efeitos no desenvolvimento fenológico das plantas e na produção de tubérculos. Foram conduzidos experimentos a campo na unidade experimental da Epagri-Lages e na comunidade de Pedras Brancas, Lages, SC. Na Epagri, foram realizados dois experimentos, um com aplicação de preparados homeopáticos e outro com avaliação de resistência de clones locais. O primeiro experimento foi em delineamento experimental blocos ao acaso em parcelas subdivididas com quatro repetições. Na parcela principal foram dispostos os preparados homeopáticos em 10 tratamentos (homeopatias de Silicia, Hypericum e bioterápicos de requeima (Phytophthora infestans), combinados, cada qual nas dinamizações 6, 12 e 60 CH (ordem de diluição centesimal hahnemanniana)) sem intervenção foi a testemunha e na sub-parcela quatro variedades comerciais de batata (Ágata (suscetível); BRS Ana e BRS Eliza, (medianamente suscetível); Cota (resistente)). Cada parcela foi constituída por 40 plantas e cada subparcela composta pela respectiva variedade com 10 plantas cada. Os tratamentos foram aplicados a cada quinze dias com auxílio do pulverizador costal manual sobre a planta até o ponto de escorrimento, totalizando quatro aplicações. A incidência de doenças e insetos foi avaliada semanalmente. O segundo experimento realizado na Epagri-Lages constou da avaliação de resistência a doenças e insetos de 40 clones locais e oito variedades comerciais. E outro experimento conduzido na comunidade de Pedras Brancas, Lages, SC compreendendo a avaliação de outros 45 clones locais. Os delineamentos dos ensaios com clones locais foi inteiramente casualizados com quatro repetições, e cada parcela composta por 10 tubérculos cada. Semanalmente, foram avaliadas a incidência de doenças e insetos. Nos experimentos da avaliação de clones, após a colheita, foram realizadas avaliações de peso e número de tubérculos, sendo depois armazenados em ambiente natural por um período de 60 dias, com avaliações semanais da perda de massa fresca de tubérculos. Os preparados homeopáticos com Hypericum 12CH, 60CH e Silicia 6CH e 12CH influenciaram na produtividade de tubérculos, e reduziram a ocorrência e a porcentagem de danos em plantas de batateira por Systena tenuis e Diabrotica speciosa. O bioterápico de Phytophthora infestans 6CH e 12CH e Hypericum 60CH proporcionaram melhor conservação dos tubérculos no período de 60 dias em ambiente natural. Nos clones avaliados na Epagri-Lages 15 se descaram com maior produtividade e destes seis apresentaram mais resistentes a pinta-preta que foram 339, 3, 325, 95, 338 e 136. E nas avaliações realizadas na Comunidade de Pedras Branca, Lages, SC 11 clones locais foram os mais produtivos e-196, 33/21, e-184, 43/22, e-195, 45/36 e 52/33, 58/12, 64/11 e 57/16 e destes seis demonstraram resistência a requeima e três a Diabrotica speciosa em sistema orgânico de cultivo

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T16:44:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PGPV14MA142.pdf: 646523 bytes, checksum: e0bd829f134f5d24d758fee703f47aa9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-06-27 / The objectives of the survey and typing traditional orchards subsistence containing fig plants in rural and urban perimeter Catarina were performing. Characterize the roughness of the fig tree clones and evaluate the use of homeopathic preparations in fig rust control in organic production systems. The metodology used for the survey and location of fig germplasm nigger were held through technical visits. We conducted 43 interviews with semi-structured questionnaire, rising information about the history, potential use, ways to use the fruit and procedures for management of fig. For characterization of resistance expedriments were conducted at the Experimental Station of the Agriocultural Research and Rural Extension, Lages, SC and the Federal Institute of Santa Catarina Concord Campus, in the period 2013/2014. The experiments consisted of evaluation of 35 clones in four replication, with and experimental ploto f fours plants, the revews were incidence and severity of rust on the leaves fortnightly. The study wth the use of homeopathic preparations was conducted in the greenhouse and the field at trhe Federal Institute of Santa Catarina Concord Campus, SC, in two cropping cycles, 2012/2014. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replications, the field and eight replicates in a greenhouse. The homeopatic treatments were prepared: Belladonna, Ferrum fosforicum, Aconitum napelus and biotherapic of fig leaves, all in CH12 (twelfth order of Hahnemann s centesimal dolution), Bordeaux mixture 0.2% and 0.3% sulfue syruo. Witnesses were water and non-intervention. It was found that the cultivation of the fig tree is associated with the lemon, orange, bergamoteiras, vines, peac, persimmon and plum trees in backyards, near the home. Phytosanitary problems were repprted by 86% of respondentes in rural areas and 14% in the urban áreas. All respondentes (43) figs intended for personal use and also sells only one. The age of the plants of figs were between 8-65 years. Two accessions of purple figs and two accessions of fine purple fig showed less incidence and severity ofrust on the leaves. The availability of Creoles genotypes resistance to rust offers potential for use on a comercial scale in the locations studies. In the greenhouse, fig treated with Belladonna 12CH, 0.2% Bordeaux misture and lime súlfur to 0.3% showed less senescence and showed the lowest área under the disease progress curve. The field, fig treated with Belladonna 12CH, 0.2% Bordeaux mixture and lime súlfur to 0.3% also showed the lowest área under the disease progress curve and a lower incidence of rust average of seven ecaluations. Holders of knowledge about the cultivation and use of fig fruits are prevalente in the elderly. There Creoles genptypes high resistance rust. Belladonna and nosode rust were equivalente to Bordeaux mixture in most trials in the management of rust fig / Este estudo teve objetivo de reconhecer germoplasma crioulo de figo, o conhecimento associado e avaliar a resistência da figueira e uso de preparados homeopáticos no manejo da ferrugem. A localização e levantamento de germoplasma de figo crioulo foram realizadas através de visitas técnicas a área rural no Oeste Catarinense e urbana de Lages. Realizou-se 43 entrevistas com questionário semi-estruturado, levantandose informações sobre o histórico, potencial de uso, formas de utilização do fruto e procedimentos de manejo de figueiras. Para caracterização de resistência experimentos foram realizados na Estação Experimental da Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural, Lages, SC e no Instituto Federal Catarinense Campus Concórdia, no período de 2013/2014. Os experimentos constaram de avaliação de 35 clones em quatro repetições, sendo a parcela experimental de quatro plantas. As avaliações foram quinzenais de incidência e severidade de ferrugem nas folhas. O estudo com uso de preparados homeopáticos foi realizado em casa de vegetação e a campo no Instituto Federal Catarinense Campus Concórdia, SC, em dois ciclos de cultivo de 2012 a 2014. O delineamento experimental foi de blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições, a campo, e oito repetições, em casa de vegetação. Os tratamentos foram os preparados homeopáticos: Belladonna, Ferrum fosforicum, Aconitum napelus, e bioterápico de folhas de figueiras, todas na CH12 (décima segunda ordem de diluição centesimal hahnemanniana). Calda bordalesa a 0,2% e calda sulfocalcica a 0,3% foram os tratamentos padrão. Testemunhas foram a água e não intervenção. Verificou-se que o cultivo da figueira está associado, a limoeiros, laranjeiras, bergamoteiras, videiras, pessegueiros, caquizeiros e ameixeiras em quintais, próximos às residências. Problemas fitossanitários foram reportados por 86% dos entrevistados na área rural e 14% no perímetro urbano. Todos os entrevistados (43) destinam os figos para consumo próprio e apenas um também comercializa. A idade das plantas de figos foi entre 8 a 65 anos. Dois acessos de figo roxo e dois acessos de figo roxo fino mostraram menos incidência e severidade de ferrugem nas folhas. A disponibilidade de genótipos crioulos resistentes a ferrugem oferece potencial de uso em escala comercial nos locais estudados. Em casa de vegetação, figueiras tratadas com Belladonna 12CH, calda bordalesa a 0,2% e calda sulfocálcica a 0,3% apresentaram menor senescência e apresentaram menor índice de área abaixo da curva de progresso da doença. A campo, figueiras tratadas com Belladonna 12CH, calda bordalesa a 0,2% e calda sulfocálcica a 0,3% também apresentaram menor índice de área abaixo da curva de progresso da doença e menor incidência da ferrugem, média das sete avaliações. Detentores do conhecimento sobre o cultivo e uso de frutos de figo são predominantes de terceira idade. Belladonna e Nosódio da ferrugem foram equivalentes a calda bordalesa na maioria dos ensaios no manejo da ferrugem da figueira

M.Tech. / As computers become more common in the work environment, more people are developing symptoms linked to long-term computer use. These include visual and eye-related symptoms as well as musculo-skeletal symptoms (Sheedy & Shaw-McMinn, 2003; Yan, Hu, Chen & Lu, 2007). This collection of symptoms is known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). There are various allopathic modes of treatment available which are limited in terms of their long term use and side effects. Yan and colleagues (2007) indicate that a correctly designed, ergonomically efficient work place plays a significant role in limiting the development of CVS symptoms. Depending on the reasons for CVS and the symptoms associated with it, alternative treatment options may be appropriate (Yan, et al., 2007). Homoeopathy offers alternate treatment, however no extensive research has been done on the homoeopathic treatment of this condition. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of the homoeopathic remedy Ruta graveolens 6cH together with ergonomic interventions in the work environment in the treatment of Computer Vision Syndrome. This was done by means of a selection questionnaire (APPENDIX B) and a symptom index form (APPENDIX C), rating the severity and frequency of symptoms. This research study is paired to a related study which investigated the efficacy of Ruta graveolens 6cH without ergonomic interventions. These two studies can later be compared to determine whether the remedy Ruta graveolens 6cH by itself is sufficient in treating computer vision syndrome. This study was approved by the Higher Degrees Committee (HDC48/2009) and the Academic Ethics Committee (AEC50/09) at the University of Johannesburg on the 19 June 2009. Thirty one people joined the study. They were recruited by means of flyers and advertisements (APPENDIX E) placed at the University of Johannesburg as well as corporate companies. Participation was voluntary and by means of informed consent (APPENDIX A). Participants were required to fill in a selection questionnaire (APPENDIX B) to see if they qualified for the study. It was a double-blind placebo controlled study in which participants were placed into one of 2 groups. Both groups were required to change the layout of their work environment in order to ensure ergonomic efficiency at their work station (APPENDIX D). Of the two groups, one was dispensed vi the medicated prescription and the other an identically presented unmedicated prescription. Participants were requested to take the medication twice a day for 4 weeks. They were also required to complete a symptom index form (APPENDIX C) on a weekly basis. These forms were collected by the researcher at the end of the four weeks. There was no risk associated with taking the medication. Participants’ right to privacy was adhered to and they were free to withdraw from the study at any time. Of the 31 people who joined the study, 29 completed the study.

M. Tech. / The homoeopathic remedy, Ruta graveolens, is used for the treatment of eyestrain and eye related symptoms caused by the over use of the eyes (Kent, 2006). The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of the homoeopathic remedy Ruta graveolens 6cH in the treatment of Computer Vision Syndrome. This study can be compared to related studies by means of the symptom index form (Appendix C). This double-blind study included thirty participants between the ages of 20 and 35. The participants had to be regular users of a visual display terminal for a minimum of three hours per day. The participants also had to experience at least two or more eye or vision related symptoms due to VDT use for at least one month prior to the start of the study. During the first consultation, each participant was tested for any refractive errors by a qualified optometrist. The participants were divided into two groups of fifteen each. One group received the remedy, Ruta graveolens 6cH, while the other group received the placebo. The participants were required to take four pillules twice a day for the duration of the study. The data was statistically analysed by means of the Mann-Whitney u Test, Friedman Analysis of Variance by Ranks Test and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Crosstabs were used to check for confounding variables. The two groups, the placebo and the treatment group were tested against each other. The findings from the data illustrated that in the treatment group there was a statistically significant improvement in the severity of symptoms in seven of the fourteen symptoms over the duration of the study, while five of the fourteen symptoms of the placebo group had a statistically significant improvement in severity over the four week period. Overall the severity of the treatment group had an improvement of 42% compared to the 28% improvement of the placebo group. Both groups showed a reduction of the frequency of symptoms over the duration of the study.

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The survey showed the occurrence of four Hypericum species identified as: Hypericum connatum, Hypericum carinatum, Hypericum brasiliense and Hypericum ternum. The effect evaluation of homeopathic preparations in the control of pests and diseases of Hypericum perforatum and Hypericum inodorum Androsaemum was carried out by experiments conducted under greenhouse and field conditions. To test the effects of the treatments on plants of H. inodorum the field experiment was carried on in completely randomized blocks with five replicates and seven treatments (no spray, Cuprum metallicum 30CH, Staphysagria 30CH, Carbo vegetabilis 30CH, Arnica Montana 30CH, rust nosode 30DH and Bordeaux mixture (0,3%). The experimental unit consisted of a plot with 10 H. inodorum Androsaemum plants. The greenhouse experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with five replicates and eight treatments (Staphysagria 30CH, Cuprum metallicum 30CH, Hypericum connatum macerated 30CH, Calcarea sulphurica 30CH, Bordeaux mixture 30CH, water 30CH, rust nosode 30DH and pure water). Each pot with one H. inodorum Androsaemum plant was considered an experimental unit. At the greenhouse conditions Cuprum metallicum, Staphysagria and Hypericum connatum macerated reduced the rust (Melampsora hypericorum) severity and the treatment with Bordeaux mixture 30CH reduced the population of whitefly nymphs. In the field experiment the treatments rust nosode and Carbo vegetabilis reduced the rust incidence, and the Bordeaux mixture (0,3%) reduces the rust severity. The experiments with the medicinal specie Hypericum perforatum under the field conditions was carried on in randomized blocks with 5 replicates and 9 treatments (pure water, Corralium, Staphysagria, Nitricum acidum, Arnica montana, Lycopodium clavatum, Hypericum connatum and Hypericum perforatum macerate, all of them at 8CH). Each experimental unit consisted of a plot with 8 plants. In the greenhouse the experiemt was carryed on in a completely randomized design with 5 replicates and 11 treatments (Arnica montana, Carbo vegetabilis, Phosporus, Hypericum perforatum, Magnesia carbonica, water, Nitricum acidum, Staphysagria, Lycopodium clavatum e macerado de Hypericum perforatum, all of them at 8CH and pure water). Each experimental plot was composed by one H. perforatum plant planted in vase. At greenhouse conditions plants of H. perforatum treated with Carbo vegetabilis 12CH showed the lowest trips population, Hypericum perforatum macerated 12CH showed to increase the biomass production and Staphysagria 12CH increased the production of hipericin glands. In the field experiment there were no significant differences among the treatments. However it was observed that H. perforatum is a promising green soil cover species / O Planalto Serrano Catarinense possui uma rica flora ainda pouco conhecida por sua população. A domesticação e o cultivo intensivo de certas espécies nativas tem incentivado contraditoriamente a utilizaçao de técnicas convencionais como o uso de agroquímicos que por serem utilizados de modo indiscriminado causam problemas de intoxicação humana e contaminação ambiental. Neste trabalho foi realizado um estudo de ocorrência de espécies do genero Hypericum no Planalto Serrano Catarinense, e o efeito de preparados homeopáticos no controle de pragas e doenças em plantas de Hypericum perforatum e Hypericum inodorum Androsaemum . O levantamento foi realizado por 26 expedições técnicas com coletas e identificação de plantas em 9 municípios da região. Verificou-se a presença de 4 diferentes espécies - Hypericum connatum, Hypericum carinatum, Hypericum brasiliense e Hypericum ternum. Os experimentos envolvendo a espécie Hypericum inodorum Androsaemum , foram realizados em casa-de-vegetação e a campo. A campo utilizou-se delineamento de blocos ao acaso com 5 repetições e 7 tratamentos (testemunha sem intervenção, Cuprum metallicum, Staphysagria, Carbo vegetabilis e Arnica montana na 30CH, nosódio da ferrugem 30DH e Calda bordalesa a 0,3%). A unidade experimental era constituída de uma parcela com 10 plantas de H. inodorum Androsaemum . O experimento em casa-de-vegetação foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com 5 repetições e 8 tratamentos (Staphysagria, Cuprum metallicum, macerado de Hypericum connatum, Calcarea sulphurica, calda bordalesa e água na 30CH, nosódio da ferrugem na 30DH e testemunha água pura). A unidade experimental era de um vaso com uma planta de hipérico. Verificou-se que os preparados homeopáticos Cuprum metallicum, Staphysagria e macerado de Hypericum connatum diminuiram a severidade da ferrugem (Melampsora hypericorum), o tratamento calda bordalesa na 30CH diminui a população de ninfas de mosca-branca em plantas de H. inodorum Androsaemum , em casa-de-vegetação. A campo os tratamentos nosódio da ferrugem e Carbo vegetabilis diminuiram a incidência da ferrugem, e a calda bordalesa a 0,3% diminui a severidade de M. hypericorum. O experimento realizado a campo com a espécie medicinal Hypericum perforatum era de blocos ao acaso com 5 repetições e 9 tratamentos (água pura, Corralium, Staphysagria, Nitricum acidum, Arnica montana, Lycopodium clavatum, macerado de Hypericum connatum e de Hypericum perforatum, todos na potência 8CH). Cada unidade experimental era composta por uma parcela com 8 plantas. No experimento em casa-de-vegetação utilizou-se delineamento inteiramente casualizado com 5 repetições e 11 tratamentos (Arnica montana, Carbo vegetabilis, Phosporus, Hypericum perforatum, Magnesia carbonica, água, Nitricum acidum, Staphysagria, Lycopodium clavatum e macerado de Hypericum perforatum, todos na potência 12CH e água pura). A parcela experimental era composta por um vaso com uma planta de H. perforatum. Verificouse que as plantas tratadas com Carbo vegetabilis apresentaram uma população menor de trips, o tratamento macerado de Hypericum perforatum aumentou a produçao de biomassa e Staphysagria aumentou a produção de glândulas de hipericina. Durante o experimento realizado a campo verificou-se que nao houve differença entre os tratamentos na produçao de biomassa ou na produçao de glandulas de hiperecina. Entretanto, observou-se que a espécie Hypericum perforatum é promissora quanto a sua utilização como cobertura verde do solo

This study showed that state laws and policies constrain the locational preferences of alternative health care providers to varying degrees, depending on the particular profession and level of legal status. Three separate surveys were conducted, focusing on acupuncturists, chiropractors and homeopaths in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia. The acupuncture findings revealed intraprofessional divisions that lead to a strong influence of legal constraints on the locational behavior of non-MD acupuncturists. Results from the chiropractic survey reflected an established profession with a less pronounced, but moderate, influence of state laws and policies on location and mobility. The homeopathy findings, while based on a much smaller sample, did not reveal a strong relationship between legal constraints and spatial characteristics, except in the extreme case of North Carolina's recent prohibition. This study also postulated a model to explain the progression of alternative health care professions toward legitimation. The variables of public acceptance and legal constraints on location were plotted on the model to identify particular levels of progression. The importance of this research is highlighted by impending health care reforms, the need for access to professional health services, skyrocketing biomedical costs, and the documented utilization of alternative health care in this country. / Master of Science