Consumer Chemistry.pptx

Consumer Chemistry.pptx

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  Consumer Chemistry Homeopathic Medicine Presentedat Almeria National High School Reporters: Raelene Kate B. Etang Harriet D. Salvo
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  Homeopathy is an alternativemedical practice in which extremely dilute amounts of certain natural substances are used to treat various ailments. Although homeopathic medicines are sold in health food stores and at high-end groceries, homeopathy is largely considered quackery. No scientific evidence supports its use; the theory of how homeopathy could work is beyond the realm of known physics; and governments worldwide are increasingly denying insurance payments to cover homeopathic treatment.
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  Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) AGerman physician named Samuel Hahnemann , the Father of Homeopathy, first coined the word “ Homeopathy” “-homoios” in Greek means similar, “pathos” means suffering. Homeopathic Medicines A medical system based on the belief that the body can cure itself. Those who practice it use tiny amounts of natural substances, like plants and minerals. They believe these simulate the healing process
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  Properties of HomeopathicMedicines  Most Homeopathic Medicines are made by diluting a medicinal substances is a double-distilled water.  Because homeopaths use a double-distilled water, it is highly purified enabling the medicinal substance to solely infiltrate the water. The medicinal solution is usually preserved in an 87% water-alcohol solution.  They are extremely “potentized”. Potentization refers to the specific process of sequential dilution with vigorous stirring. The theory is that each consecutive dilution in conjunction with the process of shaking/ stirring infiltrates the new double-distilled water and imprints upon it the fractal form of the original substance used ( fractal refers to the specific consecutively smaller pattern or form within a larger pattern)
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  How does itWork? “ Like cures like” a basic belief behind homeopathy that is, something that brings on symptoms in a healthy person can– in a very small dose– treat an illness with similar symptoms. This is meant to trigger the body’s natural defenses. For instance, red onion- it is used in Homeopathic remedies for allergies. Treatments for other ailments are made from poison ivy, white arsenic, crushed whole bees, and an herb called arnica. Homeopathic doctors or homeopaths weaken these ingredients by adding water or alcohol, Then they shake the mixture as part of process called “potentization” They believe this step transfers the healing essence. By lowering the dose, homeopaths believe the more the medicine powerful. In fact, many of these remedies no longer contain any molecules of the original substance. They come in a variety of forms, like sugar pellets, liquid drops, creams, gels, and tablets
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  The First Principle:Let likes cure likes “Let likes cure likes” or similia similibus curentur. In the practice of Homeopathic Medicine, a detailed, comprehensive interview of the patient, called the homeopathic case-taking , is undertaken to reveal the physical, psychological and emotional characteristics and complaints of that individual. The homeopathic practitioner then finds the homeopathic remedy whose materia medica is the most similar so that of the patient’s characteristics totality. The homeopathic prescription ( the similimum) is given to the patient to stimulate his/ her being to heal: likes cure likes.
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  The Second Principle:The minimum dose Homeopathic medicines are prepared through a series of dilutions, at each step of which there is a vigorous agitation of the solution called the succussion, until there is no detectible chemical substance left. As contradictory as it may seem, the higher the dilution, when prepared in this dynamized way, the more potent the homeopathic remedy. Thereby is achieved the minimum dose which, none the less, has the maximum therapeutic effect with the fewest side effects. In fact, Homeopathy has an enviable centuries olf history of safety in use of its potentized oral medicines among patients of all ages, including babies, children, pregnant and nursing women, and senior citizens.
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  The Third Principle:The Single Remedy Homeopathic practitioners prescribe one remedy at a time. The homeopathic remedy has been proved by itself, producing its own unique drug picture. That remedy is matched (prescribed) to the sick person having a similar picture. The results are observed, uncluttered by the confusion of effects that might be produced if more than one medicine were given at the same time.
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  What Conditions DoesHomeopathy treat? It’s used for a wide variety of health issues, including some chronic illnesses:  Allergies  Migraines  Depression  Chronic Fatigue syndrome  Rheumatoid arthritis  Irritable bowel syndrome  Premenstrual syndrome It can also be used for minor issues like bruises, scrapes, toothaches, headaches, nausea, coughs, and colds. Don’t use Homeopathic Medicine for life-threatening illnesses, like asthma. cancer, and heart disease, or in emergencies. You should also avoid using it in place of vaccines. Some Homeopathic products called “nosodes” are marketed as an alternative for vaccines, but there’s no research to prove they’re effective.
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  Does it work? Researchis mixed. Some studies show that homeopathic remedies are helpful, while others don’t. Critics chalk up the benefits to the placebo effect. That’s when symptoms improve because you believe the treatment is working– not because it really is. This can trigger the brain to release chemicals that briefly relieve the pain or other symptoms. Doctors are divided because some of the theories behind homeopathy don’t line up with the principles of chemistry and physics. Scientists argue that a medicine with no active ingredient shouldn’t have an effect on the body.
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  Is Homeopathy safe? Somecritics of homeopathy believe that there is so little active substance in a solution that any benefits from treatment are likely not because of the substance but because you are thinking it is effective. It is important to tell your medical doctor if you decide to use homeopathic remedies. He or she should have full knowledge of your health to help you make a wise decision about where to purchase homeopathic dilutions and what homeopathic practitioner to see. Homeopathic remedies should not replace conventional treatments for serious health concerns. You can buy some Homeopathic medicines at health food stores without a doctor’s prescription. But preparations from different suppliers and practitioners my vary. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like to try or are already using. Your doctor can help you manage your health better if he or she knows about all of your health practices.
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  Homeopathy in thePhilippines Philippines culture is reach with homeopathic medicinal practice. Alternative term for homeopathy in the Philippines is Herbal medicine. Herbal medicine in traditional medical practice is an important resource. These herbal medicines have contributed significantly to man’s struggle against diseases and maintenance of health. In recent years, interest in the use of herbal preparations has increased. In fact, when COVID-19 hit Philippines in 2020, Filipinos use one of homeopathic medicines to relieve and to much more extent to heal symptoms of COVID-19 by using “toob” or steam inhalation. Herbal medicines are used in most countries in the Region either within the state health care system or in communities and private practices outside the state system. Our country is rich in tradition and culture which makes us resilient at all times. Homeopathy is not new to us. We have lots of homeopathic practice as to use of herbal medicines and to the use of available resources in our surroundings for the attainment of the common goal of health for all.
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  Common Homeopathic medicines Allium cepa (onion): it is a frequent remedy for the common cold and hay fever, especially when there is a thin, watery, and burning nasal discharge that irritates nostrils. Typically, the person’s symptoms are worse in a warm room and are relieved in a cool room or in the open air.  Arnica (mountain daisy): It is used for shock and trauma from injury. It also helps reduce pain from injury and to speed the healing process . Whether you’re into competitive sports or exercise regularly or if you simply don’t like to feel the pain of an injury. Arnica is the place to start.  Arnica (topical): Another way to use arnica is in a topical external application in gels, ointments, or spray form. This application of Arnica is great for healing sprains and strains as well as black and blue bruising (without broken skin)  Chamomilla (chamomille): Is the remedy for the irritable infant, especially from teething or colic. The infant cries incessantly and nothing seems to provide relief, except carrying them, and even then, the crying begins recurs as soon as the parent puts the child down.
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  Getting to knowthe ten medicinal plant endorsed by DOH These are the list of ten (10) medicinal plants that the Philippines Departmeny of Health (DOH) through its “Traditional Health Program” has endorsed. All ten (10) herbs have been thoroughly tested and have been clinically proven to have medicinal value in the relief and treatment of various aliments: 1. Lagundi (Vitex nigundo) 2. Yerba (Herba) Buena Mentha Cordifelia 3. Sambong (Blumea Balsamifera) 4. Tsaang Gubat ( Carmona retusa) 5. Niyug-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)
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  6. Bayabas/ Guava( Psidium guajava L.) 7. Akapulko (Cassia Alata) 8. Ulasimang Bato (Peperonica pellucida) 9. Bawang ( Allium Sativum) 10.Ampalaya ( Mamordica Charantia)
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