Text Book Of Homoeopathic Materia Medica

Many literatures regarding mineral kingdom medicines are present in our homeopathic world but there are some interesting and precious books which need our attention. Among those books, Text Book of Homoeopathic Materia Medica by Otto Leeser is a good source to gain knowledge about remedies from mineral kingdom. This book offers an in-depth review of the mineral remedies in conformity with scientific chemistry, and the known effects of remedies both as poisonings and through provings. The book is focused on the constitutional as well as numerous mineral remedies, their biochemistry and their clinical picture. The unique phenomenon of the law of Octaves is also being explained by Dr Otto Lesser in this book, as each element in a group exhibited similar drug effects during their proving. It is based on the study of drugs analysing the groups bearing the similar symptomatology, as Alkalis (including Potassium, Sodium, Lithium, Ammonium, Magnesium, Calcium, Strontium, Barium), Halogens, Sulphur group, Nitrogen group, Boron-Aluminium group, Carbon group, Heavy metals, etc. Author’s keen observations and analytical skills are reflected throughout the book. He has given “The meaning of homeopathic materia medica” in following different heading:- Experimental pharmacology and practical therapeutics-Experimental therapy- Walbum’s stimulation therapy- The homeopathic method as a necessary supplement- “humanization” of the Materia Medica-Transference of medicinal effect from the healthy to the sick-The scientific nature of Materia Medica-Development of the Homeopathic Materia Medica-Arrangement of drug symptoms and their criteria-Therapeutic confirmation-Empiric additions- State of Materia MedicaAnother important matter regarding constitution and constitutional remedies, Psoric theory, Modalities and genus epidemicus along with other concepts like Schussler and Rademacher’s concepts are presented in very elusive way. Also, a therapeutic index mentioning the main remedies for various pathological conditions is being arranged in an alphabetical order in the end.Our Homeopathic Literature is Genuine Guide for Homeopathic Physicians. It’s a privilege to be blessed with all these hard working pioneers of homeopathy. These type of books help to gain knowledge and as well as to prepare firm foundation of Homoeopathic Practice.