Classification of systems and methods used in biological basic research on homeopathy

Area of Science:

• Homeopathy research
• Bioassays
• Physico-chemical analysis

Background:

• The HomBRex database systematically indexes fundamental research in homeopathy.
• It covers studies on the effects of homeopathic preparations in biological assays and the physico-chemical aspects of potentization.
• As of 2006, it contained over 1100 experiments from more than 900 articles, including 1014 biological studies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive index of basic homeopathic research.
• To catalog experimental models used in homeopathy, including organism types and experimental setups.
• To facilitate research into the homeopathic similia principle by identifying suitable experimental models.

Main Methods:

• Indexing of original research articles on homeopathy.
• Categorization of experiments based on biological assays and physico-chemical effects.
• Data collection on organism types (animal, human, plant, fungi, microbial), experimental levels (organism, organ, cell), and analytical focus (structure, function, subcellular composition).

Main Results:

• The database includes over 1100 experiments from over 900 articles, with 1014 biological studies.
• Commonly used animal models include rats (209) and mice (171).
• Wheat (52) is the most frequently used plant model, with 171 plant studies documented.

Conclusions:

• HomBRex serves as a valuable resource for researchers in homeopathy.
• The database facilitates the identification of experimental models for both proving and therapeutic studies.
• It supports the investigation of the homeopathic similia principle through systematic data on experimental approaches.