Indian Homoeopathic Medicines in Respiratory Disorders: Revisiting Their Therapeutic Scope in Contemporary Practice.

Respiratory diseases are among the most common health problems worldwide, affecting millions of people and causing significant illness and death each year. Conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and other breathing disorders can make everyday activities difficult and often require...

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Published in:Homoeopathic Heritage Vol. 52; no. 5; pp. 75 - 80
Main Authors: Bumtariya, Swati, Borad, Bhautik, Parmar, Payal, Singh, Sandeep Kumar
Format: pictorial Journal Article
Published: B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Aug2026
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          Bumtariya, Swati
          Borad, Bhautik
          Parmar, Payal
          Singh, Sandeep Kumar
        affil: PG Scholar, Baroda Homoeopathic Medical College Homoeopathic Medical College Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Institute, Anand, Gujarat
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          Respiratory Tract Diseases Therapy
          Homeopathy Methods
          Plant Extracts Therapeutic Use
          Medicine, Traditional
          Medicine, Herbal
          Individualized Medicine
          Professional Practice, Evidence-Based
          Asthma Therapy
          Bronchitis, Chronic Therapy
          Pneumonia Therapy
          Lung Physiology
          Respiratory Tract Physiology
          Nosode
          Alternative Therapies
          Quality of Life
          India
      ab: Respiratory diseases are among the most common health problems worldwide, affecting millions of people and causing significant illness and death each year. Conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and other breathing disorders can make everyday activities difficult and often require long-term care. Although modern medical treatments have greatly improved the management of these conditions, many respiratory illnesses remain chronic or tend to recur, affecting patients' overall well-being, daily functioning, and quality of life. As a result, respiratory disorders continue to pose a major challenge for individuals, families, and healthcare systems across the globe. Homoeopathy follows an individualized approach to treatment, focusing on the unique symptoms and overall health of each patient rather than treating a disease alone. Within its extensive materia medica, several Indian homoeopathic medicines have traditionally been used for respiratory complaints and have shown particular affinity for conditions affecting the lungs and airways. However, many of these remedies remain relatively less used in clinical practice. This article highlights selected indigenous medicines--Acalypha indica, Blumea odorata, Ficus religiosa, Azadirachta indica, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Solanum xanthocarpum, Justicia adhatoda, Ocimum sanctum, and Blatta orientalis--and discusses their key indications in respiratory disorders. By revisiting these valuable remedies, practitioners may discover additional therapeutic options and gain a deeper appreciation of the rich contribution of indigenous medicines to homoeopathic respiratory care.
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