Utility of Doctrine of Signature in Determining Totality through Clinical Cases

Abstract

Most important to note is here we have seen seen more cases in children. Almost from age group 5-10
there are 11 children has seen with different chronic cases with doctrine of signature. There are
different chronic cases that fall into these age group with different medicines. For the treatment of
each of the disease we must diagnose the actual causes of the illness and then try to manage the case
as per our protocols. In Homoeopathy the judicious prescribing can prevent the most critical condition
too. Therefore, the study was under taken to study utility of doctrine of signature in determining
totality through clinical cases a bonafied and genuine research work for MD (Homoeopathy) taken
with following aims and objectives such as evaluation of doctrine of signature, enrichment of different
clinical cases, and to understand psychosomatic concept of disease
Methods: Minimum 30 patients were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria, history
and physical findings. No particular sampling procedure was adopted.
As per the proforma prepared for the topic detailed case history was taken. Analysis of the case done
and repertorisation of the case was done either manually or with the help of computer and the
similimum was confirmed with the Materia Medica. Data was analyzed and the outcome was assessed
by the degree of improvement as per Questionaire prepared.
Follow up: Cases are followed for every 15 days for the first 3 months and then monthly once till the
end of study period. Physical, radiological, and laboratory examinations done periodically whenever
needed. The following parameters were fixed according to the type of response obtained after
treatment: Improved: No recurrence of sign and symptoms for 6months. Partially improved: 60 to
70% improvement of sign and symptoms and still in treatment. Not improved: No sign of
improvement even after sufficient time is given. The questionnaire has been prepared keeping in mind
the basic complaints presented by the patient coming to OPD