A Clinical Study on Efficacy of Solanum Lycopersicum 30 in Management of Allergic Rhinitis
Author : Dr. Raisa Cheriyan and Dr. Helena Dsouza
Abstract :
Background: Allergic rhinitis is an immunological disorder in which exposure to allergens triggers Ig E mediated hypersensitivity reactions. It is characterized by rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Though a non-life-threatening condition it can affect the quality of life of a person. The homoeopathic system of medicine identifies the individuals’ susceptibilities and helps in providing a lasting relief to patient.
Aims and Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of homeopathic remedy Solanum lycopersicum 30 in reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis. To measure the changes in serum IgE and AEC in cases of allergic rhinitis.
Methods: A non-randomized single group pre and posttest study on 27 subjects with allergic rhinitis was conducted. The patients were administered Homeopathic remedy Solanum lycopersicum 30. Study outcome measures included symptomatic relief and serum Ig E and Absolute Eosinophil Count in subjects.
Results: Out of the 27 patients, 22 patients (81.4%) showed symptomatic relief with the remedy, and 19 (76%) patients had a reduction in serum IgE level ((1043.5±370.5,972.1± 888,p=0.15) and 17patients (62.9%) showed a reduction in serum AEC levels (568.8±516.6, 447.1±275, p= 0.06.) However, the remedy did not produce a statistically significant changes in serum IgE and AEC values. The changes in serum AEC were more marked than that of Serum IgE values.
Conclusion: The preliminary findings indicate potential benefit from Homeopathic remedy Solanum lycopersicum 30 in symptomatic relief, but it does not show a statistically significant change in serum IgE or AEC levels.
Abbreviations: AEC-Absolute Eosinophil Count, AR-Allergic Rhinitis.
Keywords :
Homeopathy, allergic rhinitis, totality of symptoms, solanum lycopersicum
