Research Article
Repertorial Approach in Managing Female Reproductive System Disorders: An Evidence-Based Homoeopathic Study
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
1-9
Received:
11 March 2026
Accepted:
25 March 2026
Published:
14 April 2026
Abstract: Female reproductive system disorders such as dysmenorrheal, leucorrhoea, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), infertility, and menopausal complaints are highly prevalent and significantly affect the quality of life of women. Homoeopathy emphasizes individualization through totality of symptoms, and repertory serves as a scientific tool for systematic case analysis. Classical repertories like Kent’s Repertory, Boericke’s Repertory, and Synthesis Repertory provide extensive rubrics related to obstetrical and gynecological disorders. An evidence-based evaluation of reportorial application in such conditions is essential for strengthening clinical outcomes. -Objectives: 1.To evaluate the effectiveness of repertorial approach in managing selected female reproductive system disorders.2.To compare rubric selection and remedy outcome across different homoeopathic repertories.3.To assess clinical improvement using defined outcome measures.-Methods: A Prospective Observational clinical study was conducted on Diagnosed cases of common Gynecological disorders including -Dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea, PCOS, and menopausal syndrome. Detailed case taking was performed according to homoeopathic principles. Cases were repertorized using classical repertories, and remedy selection was based on totality and material medica confirmation. Follow-ups were conducted at regular intervals over a defined study period. Clinical assessment was conducted using symptom scoring scales and objective diagnostic parameters, as applicable. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods.-Results: The reportorial approach demonstrated significant symptomatic improvement in the majority of cases. Individualized remedies selected through systematic repertorisation showed reduction in frequency, intensity, and duration of symptoms. Comparative analysis revealed consistency in core constitutional remedies across repertories, though rubric depth and cross-referencing varied. Objective parameters (where applicable) also showed measurable improvement. No adverse effects were reported.
Abstract: Female reproductive system disorders such as dysmenorrheal, leucorrhoea, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), infertility, and menopausal complaints are highly prevalent and significantly affect the quality of life of women. Homoeopathy emphasizes individualization through totality of symptoms, and repertory serves as a scientific tool for systemati...
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Review Article
Understanding Susceptibility Through Trauma, Personality Types and Epigenetics - A Conceptual Review Integrating the Enneagram Model with Homoeopathic Philosophy
Ekta Tiwary*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
10-17
Received:
12 March 2026
Accepted:
8 April 2026
Published:
18 August 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijhnm.20261201.12
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Abstract: Susceptibility is a fundamental concept in homoeopathy that explains an individual's capacity to respond to environmental influences, disease-producing agents, and therapeutic interventions. According to Samuel Hahnemann, disease develops only when the organism possesses the necessary susceptibility, making it a central determinant of health, illness, and recovery. Rather than representing merely a physical predisposition, susceptibility reflects the dynamic interplay of mental, emotional, and constitutional factors that influence an individual's response to internal and external stimuli, thereby forming the basis of individualized case-taking and remedy selection in classical homoeopathy. Recent advances in trauma psychology and epigenetics have provided compelling evidence that adverse life experiences, particularly emotional trauma during early developmental stages, can induce long-lasting biological changes through epigenetic mechanisms that alter gene expression without modifying the DNA sequence, thereby influencing stress responses, immune function, emotional regulation, and vulnerability to chronic diseases. Concurrently, the Enneagram of Personality offers a psychological framework for understanding enduring personality patterns that emerge from early childhood experiences and adaptive coping strategies, shaping emotional responses, behavioural tendencies, resilience, and potentially an individual's susceptibility to illness and response to treatment. This conceptual review explores the interrelationship between emotional trauma, epigenetic modifications, Enneagram personality patterns, and the homoeopathic concept of susceptibility in the light of Hahnemann's teachings in the Organon of Medicine. By integrating insights from classical homoeopathic philosophy with contemporary developments in trauma psychology, personality theory, and epigenetics, the review proposes a broader and more comprehensive understanding of susceptibility that may enhance individualized patient assessment and remedy selection, reinforce the holistic foundations of homoeopathy, promote patient-centred clinical practice, and demonstrate the continuing relevance of homoeopathic principles within contemporary integrative and personalized healthcare.
Abstract: Susceptibility is a fundamental concept in homoeopathy that explains an individual's capacity to respond to environmental influences, disease-producing agents, and therapeutic interventions. According to Samuel Hahnemann, disease develops only when the organism possesses the necessary susceptibility, making it a central determinant of health, illne...
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