Utility of Boger Boenninghausen’s Repertory in Managing Malaria-Like Fevers

  • Unique Paper ID: 172421
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 3114-3118
  • Abstract:
  • Background:Malaria-like fevers, characterized by intermittent episodes of chills, heat, and sweating, present a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in clinical practice. The Boger-Boenninghausen’s Characteristics and Repertory (BBCR), with its emphasis on generalities, modalities, and concomitant symptoms, provides a systematic and effective approach for remedy selection. Objectives: To explore the utility of BBCR in managing malaria-like fevers by identifying key features of the repertory that aid in the holistic analysis and accurate prescription in such cases. Methods: Fever cases with symptoms resembling intermittent fevers (e.g., malaria) were analyzed. Symptoms such as chill, heat, sweat stages, time modalities, and concomitants were repertorized using BBCR. Emphasis on generalities and modalities. Use of concomitant symptoms for precision. Classification of remedies based on pathological correlations. Examples of fever cases were evaluated to demonstrate the practical application of BBCR. Results: BBCR facilitated quick identification of remedies in malaria-like fevers based on distinct stages of fever. The repertory’s focus on time and thermal modalities helped refine remedy selection. Concomitant symptoms, such as thirst during chill or restlessness during fever, provided additional precision. Common remedies identified included Cinchona officinalis, Arsenicum album, Eupatorium perfoliatum, and Nux vomica. Conclusion: Boger-Boenninghausen’s Repertory is a valuable tool for homeopathic practitioners in managing malaria-like fevers. Its focus on holistic symptom evaluation ensures precise remedy selection, making it a practical resource in both acute and chronic cases. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to validate its utility in diverse clinical settings.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 3114-3118

Utility of Boger Boenninghausen’s Repertory in Managing Malaria-Like Fevers

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