A Comparative Clinical Study of Water Potencies v/s Dry Doses of Homoeopathic Medicines in Treatment of Gout

Dr. Aneesa Solanki

Abstract: This article revisits a long-standing debate in Homeopathy- whether dry doses or water potencies yield more effective outcomes in clinical practice. Hahnemann has specifically mentioned that in order to hasten the process of cure; medicines must be given in water potencies. Surprisingly, most of the practitioners still prefer the dry doses for medication. Thus, this comparative study of the dry doses with the water potencies was done in order to evaluate which one is better. The trial engaged 50 patients divided into two groups: one receiving water potencies and the other dry doses. The efficacy of the treatment was assessed by comparing pre and post treatment Serum uric acid levels and by using a specially formulated and validated scoring chart. For statistical analysis the Wilcoxon Signed Rank and Mann Whitney U tests were used, which suggested that both the mode of administration of Homoeopathic Medicine were effective in treatment of Gout. However, the duration of treatment for patients who have been given medicine in water potency is observed to be less in comparison to the patients who have been given the medicine in dry dose.

Keywords: Homeopathy, water potencies, dry dose, gout treatment, comparative study

How to Cite?: Dr. Aneesa Solanki, "A Comparative Clinical Study of Water Potencies v/s Dry Doses of Homoeopathic Medicines in Treatment of Gout", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1864-1866, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25730221356, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25730221356