Comparison of solid and liquid forms of homeopathic remedies for tonsillitis

Adv Ther. 1998 Nov-Dec;15(6):362-71.

Abstract

The efficacy of three plants used in homeopathy to treat acute tonsillitis was evaluated. A fixed combination of three plant substances (Phytolacca americana, Guajacum officinale, Capsicum annuum) was used in either solid (tablet) or liquid (drop) formulation: 107 patients were treated and no antibiotics were used. The objective and subjective symptoms of acute tonsillitis were noted. A significant decrease in symptoms was observed as early as 2.5 days after treatment startup; no serious adverse effects were reported. It was concluded that acute tonsillitis can be treated with a homeopathic remedy characterized by its immunomodulatory, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Homeopathy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pharmaceutical Solutions
  • Pilot Projects
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use*
  • Plants, Medicinal*
  • Tablets
  • Tonsillitis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Solutions
  • Plant Extracts
  • Tablets