DSpace Collection: The treatment of respiratory viral infections are challenging. The Homoeopathic system of medicines with its individualised approach giving importance to host and with its treasure of ample medicines from various sources can play a major role in viral respiratory illnesses.The treatment of respiratory viral infections are challenging. The Homoeopathic system of medicines with its individualised approach giving importance to host and with its treasure of ample medicines from various sources can play a major role in viral respiratory illnesses.http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/31252026-07-30T09:38:26Z2026-07-30T09:38:26ZSanguinaria Canadensis – A probable Homoeopathic Medicine for severe viral respiratory illness.Sankar, Suman.A.SMohan, C.KSugathan, N.VGopukumar.S.Thttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/31262021-10-12T09:52:52Z2020-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Sanguinaria Canadensis – A probable Homoeopathic Medicine for severe viral respiratory illness.
Authors: Sankar, Suman.A.S; Mohan, C.K; Sugathan, N.V; Gopukumar.S.T
Abstract: Viral infections affect respiratory tract commonly, Most of the infections are mild and in some it would be severe with direct or indirect complications. Homoeopathic medicines are extensively used to treat influenza since long time. Several of those medicines have been possess anti-viral properties in ultra-diluted doses. Similarity in the pharmacodynamic properties and patient signs are the basis of Homoeopathic treatment. The curing property of these drugs is based on its disease causing property. Sanguinaria canadensis is one such important medicine used in Homoeopathy to treat influenza and its complications, both individually as well as in combination preparations. The signs and symptoms of most of the severe viral respiratory infections are similar to that of the drug proving observations on Sangunaria canadensis. The Sangunaraia respiratory symptoms are observed along with gastric and cardiac symptoms. The symptoms observed and recorded in Homoeopathic repertories are very similar to that of influenza like illness ranging from mild to severe respiratory illnesses.
Description: The Homoeopathic drug proving observations on Sanguinaria canadensis and the evidence from literature on phytochemical action of Sanguinaria canadensis by modern methods suggest this medicine as one of the choice for treatment of severe viral respiratory illnesses. The drug could be further studied for its possibilities in managing and preventing complications of severe viral acute respiratory syndromes2020-01-01T00:00:00Z