Antibacterial Activity of Homoeopathic Medicine Hepar Sulphuricum 200 C & 1 M against Lung Pathogens - In Vitro

Sivaramyapragathi R S; Sisir P R; Muthulakshmi Akshaya M

Sivaramyapragathi R S Senior Research Fellow, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health (NHRIMH), Kottayam, Kerala, under CCRH, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Sisir P R Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics, Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College, Kulasekharam, Kanyakumari
Muthulakshmi Akshaya M Research Scholar, Department of Paediatrics, Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College, Kulasekharam, Kanyakumari

Keywords: Hepar sulphuricum, homoeopathy, antibacterial activity, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, zone of inhibition, short communication

Abstract

Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is one of the most significant global health problems. It occurs when bacteria adapt to the use of antibiotics, leading to resistance. Certain bacterial strains have developed resistance to nearly all available medications, necessitating the discovery of new antibacterial drugs.
Objective: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of homoeopathic medicines using zone of inhibition (ZOI) analysis against specific bacterial strains
Methods: The study involved the preparation of broth cultures of the targeted organisms, allowing colonies to form. The ZOI and minimum inhibitory concentration were assessed for each sample against
Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Hepar sulphuricum 200 C and 1 M were tested for their antibacterial activity. Dispensing alcohol was used as a vehicle control.
Results: Hepar sulphuricum 200 C and 1 M exhibited significant antibacterial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The ZOI was measured, confirming the antibacterial effect
of the homoeopathic medicine.
Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the homoeopathic medicine Hepar sulphuricum 200 C and 1 M has an effective antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, providing a potential alternative in combating resistant bacterial strains.

How to cite this article:
Sivaramyapragathi R S, Akshaya M M, Sisir P R.
Antibacterial Activity of Homoeopathic Medicine
Hepar Sulphuricum 200 C & 1 M against Lung
Pathogens - In Vitro. Chettinad Health City Med
J. 2025;14(3):45-50.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202539

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