Book Review by Dr Mansoor Ali This book is a collection of proceeding of World Homoeopathy Summit 2015 held at Mumbai – from inspirational welcome speech to vote of thanks- that covers the papers presented by various scientists and researchers from across the globe in two days. This is definitely an invaluable supplement that creates confidence among homoeopaths by unlocking the scientific potential of the great system homoeopathy. The Global Homeopathy Foundation (GHF) organised the World Homeopathy Summit (WHS) at Birla Matoshree Sabhaghar, Mumbai, 400020, India on 11-12 April, 2015. The three major organizations/institutions under the Ministry of AYUSH, namely Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, Central Council of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory were the institutional collaborators. The three major professional bodies namely, Homeopathic Medical Association of India, Indian Homeopathic Medical Association and the Indian Chapter of Liga Medicora Homeopathica Internationalis supported the event. Homeopathy has gained increasing popularity in India in the recent past and there is a resurgence of interest in many developed countries. Global attention is emerging among the scientists from the pure and applied sciences to look into certain intricate concepts of Homeopathy that remain as myths to the conventional science. The nano science, quantum physics, biotechnology, genomics and the like are coming up with better and newer explanation on Homoeopathy. WHS made a path breaking expedition bringing in the best of the brains from the scientific world before an inquisitive learners. The Scientific Sessions World Homeopathy Summit (Mumbai) After the inauguration ceremony followed the scientific sessions. Dr Rajesh Shah moderated the scientific sessions that were arranged around three themes, namely: (i) Nature of homeopathic medicine (ii) Evidences of its action (iii) Mechanism of its action Twenty-six scientists including molecular biologists, engineers, physicists, immunologists, pharmacologists, chemists, nanotechnologists, zoologists, homeopaths and conventional doctors from some of the premium universities presented their papers on latest research related to homeopathy concepts. About 800 delegates from across the country, mainly practitioners, teaching faculties, postgraduate students, PhD scholars and scientists attended the summit. Prof. Jayesh Bellare, HOD, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, presented his paper on Nanotechnology of Homeopathic medicines and demonstrated that the homeopathic medicines in high dilutions retain the nano-particles of the source material. Prof. Rajendran, Principal, Vinayaka Mission Homeopathic Medical College, Salem who worked at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, presented his study revealing the hidden secrets of homeopathic potencies using High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (HRTEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) on Aurum Metalicum 6C – CM potencies and FESM & EDS studies of Carbo Vegitabilis 6 C – CM potencies. Dr Arun Jamkar, an onco-surgeon and vice chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik, made special comments on the future of nanotechnology and homeopathy. Prof. G D Jindal an electrical engineer and Dr Akalpita Paranjape both former scientists at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre demonstrated measurability of the effects of homeopathic dilutions on autonomous nervous system in humans with an electrical device. Prof. P. K. Joshi, physicist at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Dr Praful Barvalia, a renowned homeopath from Mumbai, demonstrated Enhanced Supercontinuum Generation in water in the presence of ultra-dilute solutions using laser beams; in samples containing high dilutions of homeopathic medicines. Prof. N C Sukul, an eminent zoologist and scientist from West Bengal, in his presentation on Variation in Free and Bound Water Molecules in Different Homeopathic Potencies, demonstrated the difference in the spectra between different potencies of the same medicine (Sulphur 30C, 200C, 1M) using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Above studies opened new understanding about homeopathic medicines as nano materials. Dr Gaurisankar Sa, Senior Professor of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata demonstrated regression of cancer tumours in rats with homeopathic medicines. He simultaneously investigated the detail molecular mechanism underlying drug-induced tumour regression. This study was conducted in collaboration with the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, Government of India. Prof. Praveen Kumar, Head of the Department, Practice of Medicine, JSPS Govt. Homeopathic Medical college, Hyderabad and Dr S. Prathama, demonstrated the inhibition of Reverse Transcriptase enzyme by high dilution of snake venom (Crotalus Horridus), which could potentially lead to inhibition of multiplication of HIV, Hepatitis B and Ebola virus, through a paper on their in-vitro study conducted at Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad. In a conjoint study carried out by Dr Rajesh Shah, a renowned homeopath and researcher from Mumbai and Dr Sadhana Sathaye, Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai demonstrated the efficacy of homeopathic dilutions as anti-inflammatory medicine, at par with Diclofenac, in animal model. Dr Upama Bagai, an immunologist and zoologist from Punjab University demonstrated evidence of anti-malarial activity on blood samples of rats infected with malaria, after administering China Officinalis and Chelidonium Majus, in 30c potencies. Dr Rajesh Shah presented results of a clinical trial with a newly prepared homeopathic HIV Nosode that reduced the viral load of HIV patients and increased the CD4 count. The study also highlighted the development of latest technology and standardization of nosodes. Prof. Tapas Kundu, Motiwala Homeopathic Medical College, Nasik who worked along with Dr K. Ghosh, Director, National Institute of Immunohaematology & Director, Indian Council of Medical Research, presented paper on 294 cases of acute bleeding in haemophilia patients and demonstrated the efficacy of homeopathy in haemophilia. These papers demonstrated the effects of high homeopathic dilutions in different clinical conditions. Prof. Abhay Chowdhary, HOD, Department of Microbiology, Grants Govt Medical College and Director, Haffkine Institute along with Dr Rajesh Shah presented a paper on a new nosode sourced from various strains of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, including the MDR (multi-drug resistant tuberculosis) variety, using a standardized method and following all safety parameters. In a triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, Prof. Carla Holandino, Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil demonstrated the preventive role of homeopathic medicine prepared from the virus of influenza. Prof. Leoni Bonamin, Professor, Veterinary Pathology, Paulista University, Brazil presented her work on Leishmaniasis using Zincum Metallicum and Antimonium crudum, in in-vitro and in-vivo models. Prof. A. R. Khuda-Bukhsh, University of Kalyani, West Bengal, proposed a gene-regulatory hypothesis to explain molecular mechanism of action of potentized homeopathic drugs in all living organisms. He also showed reduction of genotoxic effects of arsenic trioxide, mercurious chloride and stannum salt, using Arsenicum Album, Mercurius Solubilis and Stannum Metallicum in 30C potencies, respectively. In another study, he documented anti-radiation effects of high dilution, whereby in healthy mice exposed to radiation, chromosome aberration and sperm head anomalies decreased in those that received Arnica Montana and Hypericum 30C, as compared to the control group. In other studies, he documented that potentized homeopathic drugs diluted above Avogadro’s limit showed anti-viral effects on E. coli. He found that E. coli could distinguish ultra-high diluted homeopathic drugs and respond differentially with respect to their gene expression. He observed that one of the mechanisms through which the homeopathic dilutions act could be by triggering epigenetic modifications affecting one/or the other step(s) of gene expressions. Prof. Paolo Bellavite,a medical doctor working as researcher at Department of Pathology and Diagnosis, University of Verona, Italy, showed that high dilutions beyond Avogadro’s number have reproducible effects different from placebo. He also created an evidence of Similia principle in an experiment where homeopathic dilutions counteract toxicity of Arsenic and Phosphorus. Also, he confirmed some symptoms from diluted medicines in animal models. He talked about the demonstration of the effects of high dilutions of histamine and adrenaline on human basophils by inhibition of activation markers, Silica speeding up the wound-healing on mouse ears, protection against arsenic toxicity in wheat, etc. He discussed that high dilutions act through membrane cell receptors as shown by studies with inhibitors such as cimetidine, propranolol and strychnine. He also said that homeopathic drugs have a panoply of effects on gene expression that are revealed at the best by molecular biology high-through put techniques. The works of Dr Paulo and Dr Khuda-Bukhsh addressed the mechanism of action of homeopathic medicine. Dr Elio Rossi, Director, Campo di Marte Hospital, Lucca (Italy), shared his clinical studies demonstrating efficacy of homeopathy for paediatric atopic dermatitis, asthma and allergic rhinitis. Dana Ullman, one of the America’s leading advocates of homeopathy, founder of Homeopathic Education services, an author presented his paper on Perennial allergic Rhinitis- Randomised Clinical trial showing statistically significant results with homeopathic medicines. Dr R. K. Manchanda, Director General, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy gave an overview of research in Homeopathy and said that CCRH has been instrumental in cutting edge research publications on Cancer, Japanese Encephalitis, Diabetes, Urolithiasis, Memory function and detection of nano- particles in high dilutions. Prof. Leoni Villano Bonavin, in another paper gave an extensive overview of research in the fields of nosodes, veterinary medicine, cell-line studies and more. Dr Lex Rutton from Netherlands, Member of the Research Committees of the European Committee on Homeopathy discussed a perspective of research in the area of homeopathy prognosis. Prof. Papiya Nandy, former Director, Jagadish Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata, presented a paper on Novel application of homeopathic nano-medicine in technology. Dr J. P. Varshney, a veterinary surgeon, shared his clinical experiences with homeopathy in many pathological conditions in animals. Dr V. Prakash, a distinguished scientist, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Chairman, Research Council of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, demonstrated the scope on integration of homeopathy and nutrition and brought out a new concept of ‘homeoceuticals’. All these papers are available in this book For Copies Dr Jayesh Sanghavi, Nature Clinic, 20/1, Wallace Garden, 1st Street, Nugambakkam, Chennai. 60006. India Pages: 150 Price : Not mentioned Email: GlobalHomeopathyFoundation@gmail.com www.GlobalHomeopathyFoundation.com @http://www.homeobook.com/proceedings-of-ghfs-world-homoeopathy-summit-2015/

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