Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Keywords
Amputation, Gangrene, Homoeopathy, Immune system
Article Type
Case Report
Abstract
Gangrene and its associated amputations are clinically challenging, but Homoeopathy offers therapy options. In this case series, 5 cases are presented, in which the homoeopathic treatment prevented amputation of a body part. Homoeopathy stimulates the body′s ability to heal through its immune mechanisms; consequently, it achieves wound healing and establishes circulation to the gangrenous part. Instead of focusing on the local phenomena of gangrene pathology, treatment focuses on the general indications of the immune system, stressing the important role of the immune system as a whole. The aim was to show, through case reports, that homoeopathic therapy can treat gangrene without amputing the gangrenous part, and hence has a strong substitution for consideration in treating gangrene.
Digital Object Identifier
10.4103/0974-7168.159544
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd.
How to cite this article
Mahesh S, Mallappa M, Vithoulkas G. Gangrene: Five case studies of gangrene, preventing amputation through Homoeopathic therapy. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2015;9:114-122. doi: 10.4103/0974-7168.159544