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Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy

Mita Gharte

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Publications by Mita Gharte

11 publications found (showing 1-10) • Active 2026-2026

2026

10 publications

Cost effectiveness of Homoeopathic Medicine in Management of Dentine Hypersensitivity

with Dr.Swanand Shukla, Dr.Mita Gharte, Dr. Subhash Yadav
4/7/2026
pp. 8

In The Motiwala Homoeopathic Medical College we are having dental OPD. Thus we got plenty opportunity to work with homoeopathic therapeutics with dental OPD. The researcher observed the tangible, perceptible and substantial action of these homoeopathic drugs. Thus the researcher started searching for action of these remedies with its cost effectiveness. Motiwala Homoeopathic Medical College, OPD. Serves for number of patients, these patients were considered for study. We gave a thought that can Homoeopathy be an alternative to De-Sensitizing toothpaste or can homoeopathic medication cure this problem of hypersensitivity. Again problem of dentine hypersensitivity being individualized in nature as pain responses varies substantially from person to another, we thought that homoeopathy can provide an answer to this problem and we selected this topic for research. To ascertain the role of homoeopathic medicine and its coast effectiveness Researchers decided to carry out this study. The impact of the role of homoeopathic medicine and cost effectiveness is presented in this paper in detail

A Randomized control trial in reducing the stress level of Medical students: Homoeopathy and Meditation versus Placebo and Meditation

with Ravind Yadav, Shahnawaz Shaikh, Sachin Yadav
4/6/2026
pp. 8

Our lifestyle has become very busy today. As a result, more and more people are exhibiting symptoms of stress and anxiety in general and college students are known to experience massive amounts of stress in particular. Studies shows that India has one of the highest rates of suicide between ages of 15 to 29. Thus the magnitude of problem today's world is serious, which made us to think over it. This study aims at helping the medical student to overcome their stress level with the help of homoeopathic medicines and relaxation techniques like meditation. Objective: To compare the effect of homoeopathic medicine versus placebo in reduction of stress level in medicalstudents receiving meditation. Materials and Methods: A randomize control trial was conducted at Motiwala homoeopathic medical college and hospital, Nashik Standard process stress assess scale was used to measure stress level before and after treatment.48 students were recruited for the study. Randomization was done and study group received Homoeopathic medicine and control group was given placebo. Both the groups received meditation together simultaneously. Improvement was recorded after 4 months of treatment. Result: The mean score before and after in study group were 70.37 and 53.30 and in control group 69.33 and 54.66 respectively. Conclusion: The study concludes that the Homeopathic medicines when used along with Meditation will effectively reduces the stress levels in medical students as compared to placebo combined with meditation.

Effectiveness of Symphytum Officinale as an Osteogenesis enhancer in undisplaced fracture: A Randomized Control Trial

with F.F.Motiwala .F.Motiwala, Shubhash Yadav, Aishwarya Ghoderao, Yogesh Jadhav
4/6/2026
pp. 1

Objective: 1.This study was done to find time required for fracture healing in patients receiving conventional line of treatment by radiographical study and time required for healing in patient receiving symphytum officinale 30C along with conventional line of treatment by radiographical study. Material and Method: A Randomized Control Trial to explore the Effectiveness of Symphytum Officinale as an osteogenesis enhancer in undisplaced fracture was conducted at Motiwala Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, for a period of six months. Thirty cases of un-displaced fracture based on radiological examination were selected as per the inclusion criteria using simple randomization technique. Symphytum officinale 30C was prescribed in study group along with conventional line of treatment and the control group received only conventional line of treatment. X-ray was taken on 21st day and 45th day. The data was analyzed. Results: Study group consist of 15 patients in whom 3 cases showed early callus formation and 12 cases showed good callus formation in 21 days. Control group consist of 15 patient in which 8 cases showed good callus formation and 7 cases showed no callus formation in 21 days. Conclusion: The study conducted has explored the osteogenietic property of Homoeopathic remedy, Symphytum officinale has proved to promote calcification as early as 21st day in study group. Thus symphytum is an effective osteogenetic enhancer in undisplaced fractures, and can be an adjuvant to conventional line of treatment. More rigorous studies with large sample size are however desirable.

Effect of Valleriana Officinalis Mother Tincture In Cases Of Chronic Primary Insomnia in Age Group Of 20-60 Years: A Case Series

with Miss Khan Sabukta, Miss Ansari Madiha, Dr.Subhash Yadav, Dr. G.B. Prasad, Dr.Mita Gharte, Dr.Smitha Nair, Dr.Vaishali Zodgekar, Dr.Ashwini Aher, Dr.Noozat Shaikh
4/4/2026
pp. 7-10

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences inadequate amount of sleep or have a trouble in falling asleep. Symptoms of Insomnia include, waking too early in the morning, un refreshing sleep ,- trouble falling or staying asleep ,Fatigue or day time sleepiness, Poor attention or concentration, Impaired performance resulting in problems with work or social life.Insomnia is very common, with nearly15-30% of general population complaining insomnia, requiring treatment. Valeriana Mother Tincture is a Homoeopathic remedy that has been used for its potential calming and sedative effects. Valeriana officinalis has mild sleep-promoting effects that make it a choice of remedy for insomnia. Present study was aimed at studying the effectiveness of Valeriana Mother Tincture in cases of Insomnia. Objectives: to study the efficacy of Valeriana officinalis Mother tincture in Chronic Primary insomnia and to find out the increase in duration of sleep.Materials and Methods: 30 patients of which 25 females and 5 males fitting in the inclusion criteria, according to Insomnia Severity Index(ISI) scale were included in the study. Specific homoeopathic medicines Valleriana officinalis Mother tincture, 10 drops in a cup of water, was prescribed before bed time for initial 15 days and the effect was seen in six follow ups at interval of 15 days for six months. Result: At the end of the study, it was observed that out of 30 patients, 25 patients were improved (83.33%). 5 patients did not improve (16.66%). Conclusion: The study found Homoeopathic specific medicineVallerianaofficinalis Mother Tincture is effective in reducing insomnia.

Management of simple Myopia with Homoeopathic Medicine Ruta Graveolens 30 in the age group of 8 – 30 years in both sexes- A Randomized control trial

with Dr. Mita Gharte, Dr. G.B.Prasad, Dr. Subhash Yadav, Dr. Smitha Nair, Dr. Vaishali Zodgekar, Dr. Ashwini Aher, Dr. Noozat Shaikh, Int. Brijesh Trivedi, Int. Deep Mandali, Int. Shraddha Tare
4/4/2026
pp. 15-25

Increased incidences of myopia, especially in Asian countries, have been attributed to excess near work. Topical use of Atropine was effective in controlling myopia but has got side effects and rebound effects after stopping the treatment. Myopia treatment has come a long way from glasses/contact lenses to advanced minimally invasive refractive procedures and tremendous improvement in technology and increased dependence on digital devices, control of myopia progression remains a big challenge. Homoeopathy mentions Ruta graveolens (Ruta) 30 for myopia with its action on accommodation. Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of Ruta Graveolens 30 in terms of static, reducing, or improvingvisual acuity in cases of simple myopia in the age group of 8-30 yrs. in both sexes. Materials and Methods: A total of 320 subjects were screened by Dioptric Test and Vision acuity by Snellen chart, 52 subjects who were diagnosed to have simple myopia were divided into 2 groups by Lottery method sampling, where one group was treated with Ruta graveolens 30 and another group with Placebo, out of 52 subjects 6 subjects were dropped during follow-up. 46 cases of simple myopia from the aged 8–30 years were studied by randomised control method. before the study symptoms were recorded according to the Myopic questionnaire, Dioptric Test and Vision acuity. For the study group Ruta 30 and for the Control group Placebo was given in BD oral dose for 1 day & repeated after every 15 days for 3 months, thereafter, treatment was discontinued. After stopping treatment again symptoms were recorded. Design: This is a randomized, single-blinded, experimental study. Results: Before the study, the mean of the study group was -2.11 D (Right eye) -1.72 D (Left eye), while in the placebo group -2.23D (Right eye) -1.95 D (Left Eye). The difference in means between the two groups of -0.12 (Right eye) and -0.23 (Left Eye). In Dioptric Test, marked improvement was seen in 14 (60.86%) subjects in the study group where the average reduction in dioptric number was -0.75 D, and in 3 (13.04%) subjects’ Dioptric number was static but in 6 (26.08%) subjects no improvement was seen. In visual acuity, 9 (39.13%) subjects show mark improvement with a reduction in visual acuity by 6/3, and 12 (52.17%) subjects show static numbers whereas 2 (8.69%) subjects show an increase in Visual acuity. The mean change after 3 months was 1.91 (Right Eye) and -1.65 (Left Eye) inthe Ruta group and 1.91(Right Eye) and -1.65 (Left Eye) in the placebo group respectively and the difference in their means of -0.34 (Right eye) -0.61 (Left Eye). Conclusion: The results of this study show that the use of Ruta 30 in BD orally dose for 1 day & repetition after every 15 days for 3 months has reduced significantly Myopic progression as compared to the Placebo Group.

Homoeopathic management versus counseling with Homoeopathic placebo in age group 17-25 years in medical students in cases of homesickness- A Randomized control trial

with Ishaan Saraf, Monisa Attar, Mahin Ansari, Dr. Subhash Yadav, Dr.G. B Prasad, Dr. Mita Gharte, Dr. Smita Nair, Dr. Vaishali Zodgekar, Dr. Ashwini Aher
4/4/2026
pp. 9-16

Background: Home sickness is the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home. Symptoms of both depression and anxiety are frequently reported by sufferers, along with withdrawn behavior and trouble focusing on things unrelated to their homes. In its mildest form, homesickness drives positive attachment behaviours, such as reestablishing contact with loved ones, and encourages the development of coping mechanisms (1). Homesickness may place individuals at risk for poor adjustment outcomes, such as emotional and social difficulties (1) In the present study we take approach to examine weekly levels of homesickness and to study the effectiveness of homoeopathic management against counseling alone in cases of homesickness. The present study also addresses two main questions. First do homeopathic medicines reduces symptoms across 24 weeks? Also, how counseling reduces symptoms of Homesickness over 24 weeks. The current study extends previous work in several ways. We will examine individual homesickness using assessment (Questionnaire for homesickness) The present study advances the past work on homesickness by using a comparative method of study to find out the effects of homoeopathic management in contrast to counseling alone. Objectives:1) Primary objective-To access the comparison of homoeopathic management versus counseling with placebo in Homesickness. 2) Secondary objective– To evaluate the reduction of symptoms using John archer questionnaire scale of homesickness

A Comparative Study for the Effectiveness of Alfalfa Mother Tincture over Individualized Homoeopathic medicine in management of Anorexia

with Dr. ShreyaKoshti, Dr. IshanNikam, Dr. SiddheshJoshi, Dr. Subhash Yadav, Dr. G.B Prasad, Dr. Mita Gharte, Dr. Vaishali Zodgekar, Dr.Smitha Nair, Dr.Ashwini Aher
4/4/2026
pp. 7

Anorexia means loss of appetite. Patient feels fullness after just few mouthfuls.Appetizers are the conventional management prescribed by Allopathic physician. In Homoepathy, Dr. W. Boericke and S.R. Phatak have mentioned alfalfa mother tincture as an appetizer. Objective: 1)To evaluate effectiveness of Alfalfa mother tincture in patients suffering from anorexia 2) To determine effectiveness of Individualized homoeopathic medicine in patients suffering from anorexia.3) To assess the effectiveness of Alfalfa mother tincture over individualized homoeopathic medicine in patients suffering from anorexia.Materials andMethods:The study includes46cases of Anorexia; of which 23 cases were administered Alfalfa Mother Tincture and 23 patients were administered Individualized homoeopathic medicine.Result: t value for paired t-test for group A was 22 and for group B was13.4 and t-value for unpaired t-test were 5.The test result is statistically significant at 5% and 1% level. Conclusion:Alfalfa mother tincture is more effective than Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine in the management of Anorexia.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF JABORANDI MOTHER TINCTURE AND INDIVIDUALISED HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE IN CASES OF HYPERHIDROSIS IN AGE GROUP OF 18 TO 40 YEARS.

with Dr Vishal Nimbhore, Dr. Tapas Kundu, Dr. Suhail Sheikh, Dr. Mita Gharte, Dr. Ravind Yadav, Dr.Noozat Shaikh, Mr. Ashwin Abhale, Mr. Ziyaur Rehman
4/3/2026
pp. 38-44

This research aimed to explore the impact of indicated Homoeopathic medicines and also Jaborandi mother tincture in the treatment of hyperhidrosis. Research conducted at OPD of Motiwala (national) Homoeoathic medical college and hospital of a six-month duration. The included age group of 18 to 40 years. Sample size of 30 patient divided into 2 group of control and experimental group. Experimental group received the Jaborandi mother tincture and control group received the individualised Homoeoathic medicines, their data were collected by case records format and perspiration score were measure by visual score. Pre and post score were measured. And by statistical analysis result were concluded. 100% patient showed improvement who received individualised Homoeoathic medicines .Aim and Objectives: This research aimed to explore the impact of indicated Homoeopathic medicines and also Jaborandi mother tincture in the treatment of hyperhidrosis and to compare their result. The primary objectives included to study the effect of Jaborandi Mother tincture in treating hyperhidrosis using visual scale for quantification of hyperhidrosis cases. And also to study the effect of individualised homeopathic medicine in cases of hyperhidrosis. Materials and Methods: This research adopts a Comparative study design conducted at OPD of Motiwala (national) Homoeoathic medical college and hospital of a six-month period. The selection of study subjects follows specific eligibility criteria, including an age group of 18 to 40 years, and obtaining written consent. Exclusion criteria encompass pregnant and lactating females , known cases of systemic diseases. Perspiration score measured by visual scale a sample size of 30 patient. Visual scale is employed for measurement and Data management involves the format of case record format. 30 sample size divide into control and experimental group. Experimental group received the Jaborandi mother tincture and Control group received the individualised Homoeoathic medicine. Statistical analysis is planned using unpaired t test and Microsoft excelPositive and negative assessments are made based on score improvements or lack thereof. Graphical presentation and statistical evaluation will contribute to the conclusion drawn from this comprehensive research .Results: According to statistical analysis the Calculated value of t is 3.125 and Table t value is 2.15. Hence calculated t value is greater than table t value. 73% patient showed improvement out of 15 Patient who received jaborandi mother tincture , and 100% patient improved who received individualised Homoeoathic medicines. Conclusion: Since calculated t value is greater than table t value null hypothesis is rejected thus jaborandi mother tincture is as effective as individualised homoeopathic medicine in treatment of hyperhidrosis in the age group of 18 to 40 years.

Efficacy of Indicated Homoeopathic Medicine in Improving Memory in People with Memory Complaints.

with Dr. Tapas Kundu, Dr. Suhail Sheikh, Dr. Mita Gharte, Dr. Vishal Nimbhore, Dr.RavindYadav, Dr. Noozat Shaikh, Simeen Ansari, KareenaRelan, Mehvish Shaikh
4/3/2026
pp. 36-44

ABSTRACT Background: An impairment of memory manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and increased for getfulness. Memory loss can be caused by many things such as medications, alcohol, tobacco, smoking, depression and stress, nutritional deficiency, cancer treatments, injuries to brain, many pathological conditions (like tumor, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, dementia, etc.), psychological diseases, etc. To bridge the gap in knowledge regarding homeopathic approach to cognitive enhancement, paving the way for more comprehensive and personalized treatment in the field of memory health. Aim and Objective: Primary Objective: To study the effectiveness of indicated homoeopathic medicines in improving memory in the people with memory complaints. Secondary Objective-To study the frequently prescribed medicines in the cases of memory complaints. Material and methods: The patients were included in the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria and on the assessment of MCS. Total 45 patients selected from Motiwala national homoeopathic medical College and hospital OPD and peripheral camps. The patients who were selected underwent detailed case recording and case processing as per the format of our study. Further regular six follows were taken at a regular interval. In the last follow up again the MCS score was taken to assess the outcome of the study either changes. After that result was drawn with the help of statistical analysis. Result: Total 46 patients were assessed we found 40 (88.8%) cases were improved and 5 (11.11%) cases were not improved. As per consideration of people with memory complaints we have concluded that homeopathic indicated medicines are effective in treatment of memory complaints. Significant difference (t-0.05=2.02, <t=5.49) using paired t-test.Was observed at the end of study. Natrum muriaticum, Phosphorus, Lycopodium clavatum, Sulphur, Calcarea carbonicum were found to be the most useful medicine in treating memory complaints. Conclusion: According to our study, homeopathic medicines are effective in improving memory.

Effectiveness of Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine in Cases Of The Menopausal Syndrome In Women Above 45 Years Age Group: - A Case Series

with Dr. Ravind Yadav, Dr. Tapas Kundu, Dr. Suhail Sheikh, Dr. Vishal Nimbhore, Dr. Mita Gharte, Dr. Noozat Shaikh, Mrs. Simran Sahu, Mr. Shivanand Burange, Mr. Amaan Allauddin
4/3/2026
pp. 57-62

Background: -Menopause is the point at which menstruation permanently stops due to loss of ovarian follicular functions (1), marking the end of woman’s reproductive cycle. This effects the women mentally and physically. Objective: - To study the reduction in severity of symptoms after prescribing individualized homoeopathic medicine in women with menopausal syndrome and To study the frequently used medicines effective in reducing the severity of symptoms in women with menopausal syndrome Methods: The study employed case series design included 45 cases selected through the simple random sampling (convenient) from the OPD of the college hospital, as well as from peripheral OPD. Results: The 41 patients i.e. 91% patients improved and while 4 patients i.e.9% patient did not show the marked improvement. Conclusion: Homoeopathic medicines are efficacious in management of the Menopausal syndrome in women above 45 years.

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