Background: In India, problematic internet use (PIU) among school-going adolescents is a growing public health concern, with 21.5% showing moderate PIU and 2.6% severe levels. PIU is linked to psychological, neurological, and social challenges. Conventional treatments such as CBT, counselling, and medications often yield inconsistent results. Homoeopathy is gaining attention as a complementary method for addressing behavioural and addictive disorders, with its personalized treatment approach, mild remedies, and possible benefits in alleviating conditions such as anxiety and depression. This study provides evidence that Homoeopathy has been effective in managing PIU. Methods: This unicentric retrospective case series included six adolescents (12–14 years) diagnosed with PIU using DSM-5 criteria. Baseline and follow-up evaluations used the IAT. Individualized Homoeopathic medicines in centesimal potencies were prescribed according to the totality of symptoms. Clinical evolution, behavioral, emotional, academic, sleep-related, and interpersonal changes were recorded at each follow-up. The MONARCH causality assessment tool was applied to evaluate attribution of outcomes to the prescribed remedies. Results: Six adolescents (4 males, 2 females) received individualized remedies: Belladonna (n=2), Stramonium (n=1), Pulsatilla nigricans (n=1), Natrum muriaticum (n=1), and Lycopodium clavatum (n=1). All remedies were prescribed in centesimal scale. The average time for recovery was 2 months. A consistent pattern of improvement was observed. Within 2-4 weeks, patients showed reduced physical complaints, screen dependency, and decreased irritability. By 6–8 weeks, emotional stability, academic engagement, family interaction, and offline participation improved. IAT scores consistently declined from moderate/severe PIU to minimal/mild levels. Of the reviewed cases, 3 scored 7/13 and another 3 scored 8/13, indicating a strong likelihood that the patients’ outcomes were attributable to the homoeopathic intervention. Conclusion: Homoeopathic treatment has demonstrated its role in managing Problematic internet use among the adolescents, as evidenced by individualized case studies. These preliminary observations support the need for larger observational studies and controlled trials to further evaluate the therapeutic potential of Homoeopathy for PIU.
Homeopathic medicines from plant sources such as Nux vomica face skepticism due to presumed absence of original material in high potencies (30cH, 200cH) whose dilution exceeds Avogadro's number. Whilst nanoparticles exist in metal-derived preparations, physicochemical characterization of plant-based remedies remains limited.This study aimed to analyze Nux vomica potencies (Q to 200cH) to determine nanoparticle presence, stability and retained molecular signatures.We characterized Nux vomica potencies using dynamic light scattering (DLS) for particle size distribution, electrophoretic light scattering for zeta potential, UV-vis spectroscopy for electronic absorbance profiles, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy for functional group analysis. Measurements were compared with ethanol control.DLS revealed bimodal particle distribution in nanometer (140-697 nm) and micrometer (0.8-2.5 µm) ranges across potencies, indicating complex colloidal structures. Zeta potential confirmed stable, negatively charged suspensions, with a negative charge spike at 60cH (-16.85 mV), suggesting stable nanoaggregates. UV-vis spectroscopy showed peaks at 261 nm (strychnine) and 331 nm (brucine), with a broad band between 920 and 1,025 nm. A hypsochromic shift occurred with increasing potencies. Higher potencies showed shifts toward shorter wavelengths, changes in peak intensities, and altered absorption patterns, suggesting solvent-related structural modulation. FTIR spectra showed absorption bands for OH, C-H, N-H, C = O, C-N and C-O stretching vibrations, representing sample constituents.This study provides evidence that high-potency Nux vomica preparations contain stable nanostructures and retain molecular signatures of source material. The non-linear changes in particle size, surface charge and molecular architecture suggest that succussion induces dynamic cyclical transformations in the colloidal system.
Introduction: Verruca vulgaris, widely recognised as warts, are benign epithelial growths with an exophytic nature, typically resulting from infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). A general cutaneous ailment that can range in severity from a minor annoyance that resolves itself unexpectedly into a long-lasting condition. Homoeopathy aims to concentrate on the fundamental cause of the inherent susceptibility and tendency towards HPV infections by diminishing the size and occurrence of warts and enhancing the body's immune response, thereby minimising the risk of recurrence. Case Summary: A 46-year-old male presented at the outpatient clinic with multiple verruca vulgaris on the dorsal surfaces of both hands, demonstrating a rough texture and cauliflower-like morphology, irregularly scattered, and persisted for 8 months. After case analysis, Natrum muriaticum was prescribed, which showed an affirmative outcome. The Modified Naranjo Criteria score was +8, suggesting a causal attribution between the clinical outcome and the homoeopathic intervention. The patient followed an individualised homoeopathic treatment regimen and reported marked improvement after 4 months, which was carefully documented by photographic evidence. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score was assessed at every follow-up to assess the changes in quality of life. This case study has portrayed clinical benefits in the management of verruca vulgaris using Homoeopathy and thus necessitates further research on its value as a therapeutic choice.
