National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) Takes Action Against Homoeopathic Colleges for Forged Documents and Ghost Teachers

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In a significant move aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in homoeopathic medical education, the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) has initiated stringent regulatory action against several homoeopathic medical colleges across India for non-compliance with statutory norms. The action follows an official order dated February 10, 2026 (Order No. 35-1/MARBH/NCH/2026-27/12333-12628), marking one of the strongest … Read more

Download Third BHMS Community Medicine / PSM (CBDC) Previous Year Question Papers

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Are you preparing for Third BHMS Community Medicine (PSM) under the CBDC curriculum? Practicing previous year question papers is one of the best strategies to understand the exam pattern and secure higher marks. Here’s a complete guide to downloading and effectively using Community Medicine (PSM) question papers. Community Medicine / PSM (3rd BHMS – CBDC) … Read more

Classification of Repertory in Homeopathy

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Homeopathic repertories are indispensable tools for practitioners, helping them organize and utilize the vast knowledge recorded in materia medica. Since the time of Master Samuel Hahnemann, the number of repertories has steadily increased, and today more than 200 repertories are available. To use them effectively, it is important to classify them according to their principles … Read more

History of Evolution of Repertory

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The repertory is now an essential tool for homeopathic practitioners. It allows doctors to use the vast knowledge recorded in homoeopathic literature efficiently. Without a repertory, finding useful information from hundreds of pages of Materia Medica was nearly impossible. Today, repertories have even been computerized, and mechanical methods are used to make them easier to … Read more

What is Drug, Medicine & Remedy in Homeopathy

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If you are new to the study of Homoeopathic Philosophy, it is advisable to first understand the fundamental concepts related to the knowledge of drugs, because this forms the foundation of prescribing. In this article, we will clearly explain the difference between Drug, Medicine, and Remedy, and also discuss the curative power of medicines as … Read more

Case of the Week: Acute Gastritis with Irritability and Nausea

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Welcome to HomeoPathshala’s Case of the Week!This week, we present a real-life homoeopathic case focusing on acute gastritis in a young adult. This case highlights how to analyze totality, identify keynotes, and justify remedies essential skills for BHMS students and interns during OPD and viva exams. Case studies like these bridge the gap between theory … Read more

NCH Official Rules and Regulation of BHMS Internship 2026

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As we all know, the BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) course spans 5.5 years comprising 4.5 years of academic study followed by one year of compulsory rotatory internship. However, many students and parents remain confused about how this internship actually works. Let’s simplify everything and understand it step by step. What is the … Read more

Kent’s Philosophy Lecture 36 The Second Prescription – Notes, Easy to Understand

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In Lecture 36, Kent discusses the critical concept of the second prescription in Homoeopathic practice. He explains that making the right second prescription is one of the most delicate and important responsibilities of a physician. The second prescription refers to the next step taken after the first medicine has been given and has acted upon … Read more

Stuart Close Philosophy Chapter 8 General Pathology of Homeopathy- Explanation, Notes, Easy to Understand

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Stuart Close Chapter 8 General Pathology of Homeopathy Notes: This chapter focuses on how Homeopathy views human pathology, especially in relation to chronic diseases. Human pathology is the study of diseased conditions in human beings. It is generally divided into general and special pathology. Special pathology includes medical (internal) and surgical (external) disorders, while general … Read more

Signs of Commencing Improvement in Homoeopathy (Aphorisms 252–256)

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Aphorisms 252–256 Explanation: In homoeopathy, the observation of improvement after administering a remedy is as critical as selecting the correct medicine. Hahnemann emphasized that recognizing the earliest signs of recovery helps the physician assess the effectiveness of the prescribed remedy and the patient’s response to treatment. The following discussion outlines the key indicators of commencing … Read more