What should be the place of the tuberculinic chronic reactive mode in 21 st century homeopathic practice?

Abstract

Context

In the early 20 ^th century Antoine Nebel developed a new chronic reactive mode (CRM), tuberculinism, in addition to the three diatheses already described by Samuel Hahnemann: psora, sycosis and syphilis. Today, what is the exact place of tuberculinism within the three other CRM?

Goal

To provide the diagnostic elements to identify the tuberculinic MRC of a patient. To locate this CRM among the 3 previous ones. To suggest the most effective therapeutic strategy.

Method

By comparing the writings of the authors of the twentieth century with our clinical experience, we will identify the essential characteristics and the pathognomonic tuberculinism as well as its treatment.

Results

Tuberculinism is an inherited or acquired CRM, very common in children and adolescents. It often occurs when there is a family history of tuberculosis or following BCG vaccination or repeated antibiotic therapy for recurrent ENT disorders. It evolves in two stages, acceleration of cell metabolism then progressive exhaustion. Individuals with a phosphoric constitution are more affected. Morbid manifestations mainly evoke psora but also sycosis.

Conclusion

The recognition and management of the tuberculinic CRM make it possible to effectively treat recurrent and chronic respiratory diseases, which are very debilitating for children as well as for their parents.