“Evaluation Of Efficacy Of Homeopathic Medicine Silicea Terra In Subcutaneous Abscess In Experimental Animals”

Abstract

Abscess is a common skin problem in all human beings however the standard treatment involves drainage of pus and use of antibiotics which may be painful. There is a need to develop an alternative therapy like Homoeopathy. Homoeopathic medicines are broadly used for various skin diseases involved with pus formation with gentle and permanent results; however, their preclinical assessment remains a key challenge.

Objectives: This study aimed to see the efficacy of homeopathic medicine Silicea terra in subcutaneous abscess in experimental animals.

Hypothesis: We hypothesize that all potencies of homoeopathic medicine Silicea terra shows efficacy in treating subcutaneous abscess in mice.

Methods: Homoeopathic medicine Silicea terra was used in different liquid potencies (12CH, 30CH, 200CH ) against subcutaneous abscess in mice and the results were observed against standard antibiotic amoxicillin.

Results: Homoeopathic medicine Silicea terra in different liquid potencies (12CH, 30CH, 200CH ) were used and it was observed that it has an antibacterial effect and also positive effect on subcutaneous abscess size, therefore it can be used in treatment of subcutaneous abscess

Conclusions: The present study reveals that Homoeopathic Medicine Silicea terra could be an effective drug in treating subcutaneous abscess.