1ST BHMS HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA QUESTION BANK: SYLLABUS, REMEDIES, AND EXAM PREP

Welcome to the ultimate Homoeopathic Materia Medica Question Bank designed specifically for 1st BHMS students!

This guide is your one-stop resource for mastering the Homoeopathic Materia Medica syllabus, preparing for exams, and understanding the drug pictures of 50 essential remedies and 12 Biochemic Tissue Salts.

There are mainly three divisions in this post:

Theoretical Materia medica
Homoeopathic remedies
Biochemic remedies

Materia medica examination Total Marks: 200

Theory: 100 marks
Practical (Assignments): 50 marks
Viva Voce: 40 marks
Internal Assessment: 10 marks

Table of Contents

THEORY QUESTIONS (100 MARKS)

Topic 1: Definition and Introduction of Materia Medica

Define Materia Medica (MM) and Homoeopathic Materia Medica (HMM).
Explain the concept of signs and symptoms in Homoeopathy with examples.
Contrast between Materia Medica (MM) and Homoeopathic Materia Medica (HMM).
Discuss the historical evolution of Materia Medica with emphasis on Hahnemannian directions.
How did Hahnemann contribute to the development of Homoeopathic Materia Medica?

Topic 2: Types of Materia Medica

Enumerate the types of Homoeopathic Materia Medica (HMM).
Classify Homoeopathic Materia Medica based on its types.
Discuss the characteristics of each type of HMM based on practical utility.
Compare and contrast the clinical utility of Keynote Materia Medica and Comparative Materia Medica.
Explain the importance of Therapeutic Materia Medica in clinical practice.

Topic 3: Sources of Homoeopathic Materia Medica

Describe the sources of Homoeopathic Materia Medica (HMM).
What are the source books of HMM? List and explain their significance.
Discuss the plans and construction of source books of HMM.
Enumerate different types of provings as sources of HMM.
Differentiate between the construction of different source books of HMM.
Draw a timeline of Homoeopathic Materia Medica based on its history, evolution, and philosophy.

Topic 4: Homoeopathic Medicines

Describe the drug picture of a homoeopathic medicine with the following details:

Pharmacological data
Constitution and temperament
Sphere of action
Doctrine of signature
Pathogenesis (mental and physical generals)
Particular symptoms
Characteristic/individualizing symptoms
General and particular modalities
Relationship with other medicines

Formulate the drug picture/symptomatology of Belladonna using the knowledge of pharmacy, psychology, anatomy, physiology, and Organon of Medicine.
How would you understand the symptomatology of Arsenicum Album in regard to the gastrointestinal system?
Identify the symptom similarity of a patient with Pulsatilla in a clinical setup.
State the relationship of Nux Vomica with other medicines.
Observe the variations in symptomatology of Lycopodium in the most commonly used HMM of eminent authors.

Topic 5: Theory of Biochemic Tissue Salts

Describe the Theory of Biochemic Tissue Salts.
Compare and contrast the Homoeopathic system of medicine with the Biochemic system of medicine.
Correlate the importance of knowledge of Biochemistry in understanding Biochemic Tissue Salts.
List the 12 Biochemic Tissue Salts and describe their individual characteristics.
Justify the portrait of Kali Phos in correlation with the knowledge of Biochemistry.
How would you evolve the symptomatology of Natrum Mur as a Biochemic Tissue Salt?

Topic 6: Scope and Limitation of Homoeopathic Materia Medica

Discuss the scope and limitations of Homoeopathic Materia Medica (HMM).
What are the solutions to overcome the limitations of HMM?

1ST BHMS HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA SYLLABUS: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR STUDENTS (2022-2023)

Explore the Complete List of Homoeopathic Medicines – All Available on Our Website!

We’re excited to share that all Homoeopathic medicines are now available on our website! From A to Z, you’ll find detailed drug profiles, key symptoms, and therapeutic applications for every remedy.

Discover the medicines alphabetically below – simply click on any name to explore its complete profile:

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LIST OF MEDICINES FOR SYLLABUS

Homoeopathic Medicines (50 Remedies)

Here is the list of homeopathic medicines in full, along with their key uses and identification of polychrests:

ACONITUM NAPELLUS
- Important for sudden onset of symptoms, fever, anxiety, and restlessness.
AETHUSA CYNAPIUM
- Key for digestive issues, especially in children, with vomiting and inability to digest milk.
ALLIUM CEPA
- Used for colds, hay fever, and watery eyes with a burning sensation.
ALOE SOCOTRINA
- Helpful for diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and abdominal discomfort.
AMMONIUM CARBONICUM
- Useful for respiratory issues, especially in elderly or weak individuals.
AMMONIUM MURIATICUM
- Indicated for colds, coughs, and nasal congestion with thick discharge.
ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM
- Used for digestive disorders, skin conditions, and irritability.
ANTIMONIUM TARTARICUM
- Important for respiratory conditions with mucus accumulation and weakness.
APIS MELLIFICA
- Key for swelling, edema, and stinging pains, often with allergic reactions.
ARNICA MONTANA
- Polychrest: Used for trauma, bruises, muscle soreness, and shock.
ARSENICUM ALBUM
- Polychrest: Important for anxiety, digestive issues, and weakness, especially with restlessness.
ARUM TRIPHYLLUM
- Used for sore throats, hoarseness, and nasal irritation.
BARYTA CARBONICA
- Helpful for developmental delays in children and tonsillitis.
BELLADONNA
- Polychrest: Key for sudden high fever, redness, and throbbing pains.
BORAX
- Used for mouth ulcers, canker sores, and sensitivity to noise.
BRYONIA ALBA
- Polychrest: Important for dry cough, joint pain, and irritability worsened by movement.
CALCAREA CARBONICA
- Polychrest: Used for slow development, anxiety, and sweating, especially in children.
CALCAREA PHOSPHORICA
- Helpful for bone disorders, teething issues, and anemia.
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS
- Key for wound healing and skin infections.
CARBO VEGETABILIS
- Polychrest: Used for weakness, bloating, and respiratory issues with a need for fresh air.
CHAMOMILLA
- Polychrest: Important for irritability, teething pain, and colic in children.
CINA
- Used for worm infestations, irritability, and grinding of teeth.
CINCHONA OFFICINALIS
- Helpful for weakness, anemia, and diarrhea with gas.
COCCULUS INDICUS
- Key for dizziness, nausea, and motion sickness.
COFFEA CRUDA
- Used for insomnia, hyperactivity, and sensitivity to pain.
COLCHICUM
- Important for gout, joint pain, and nausea from the smell of food.
COLOCYNTHIS
- Polychrest: Used for cramping abdominal pain, often relieved by pressure.
CROTON TIGLIUM
- Helpful for diarrhea and skin eruptions.
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA
- Key for sharp, radiating pains, especially in the abdomen.
DROSERA
- Used for whooping cough and spasmodic coughs.
DULCAMARA
- Important for colds and joint pain worsened by damp weather.
EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS
- Key for eye irritation, conjunctivitis, and watery eyes.
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS
- Polychrest: Used for weakness, trembling, and anxiety, especially before events.
HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM
- Polychrest: Important for infections, abscesses, and sensitivity to cold.
HYPERICUM PERFORATUM
- Key for nerve pain, injuries to nerve-rich areas, and shooting pains.
IGNATIA AMARA
- Polychrest: Used for emotional grief, mood swings, and hysterical symptoms.
IPECACUANHA
- Important for nausea, vomiting, and persistent cough.
LEDUM PALUSTRE
- Used for puncture wounds, insect bites, and joint pain.
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM
- Polychrest: Key for digestive issues, bloating, and lack of confidence.
NATRUM CARBONICUM
- Helpful for sensitivity to sunlight, digestive issues, and weakness.
NATRUM MURIATICUM
- Polychrest: Used for grief, headaches, and dryness of mucous membranes.
NUX VOMICA
- Polychrest: Important for digestive issues, irritability, and overindulgence.
PODOPHYLLUM
- Key for diarrhea, especially during teething or hot weather.
PULSATILLA
- Polychrest: Used for changeable symptoms, emotional sensitivity, and mildness.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON
- Polychrest: Important for joint pain, stiffness, and skin rashes.
RUTA GRAVEOLENS
- Used for tendon injuries, eye strain, and bone bruises.
SILICEA
- Polychrest: Key for weak immunity, slow healing, and pus formation.
SPONGIA TOSTA
- Important for dry coughs and respiratory issues.
SULPHUR
- Polychrest: Used for skin conditions, burning sensations, and general vitality.
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE
- Key for bone fractures and injuries to the eyes.

Polychrests (Medicines with wide-ranging uses):

ARNICA MONTANA
ARSENICUM ALBUM
BELLADONNA
BRYONIA ALBA
CALCAREA CARBONICA
CARBO VEGETABILIS
CHAMOMILLA
COLOCYNTHIS
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS
HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM
IGNATIA AMARA
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM
NATRUM MURIATICUM
NUX VOMICA
PULSATILLA
RHUS TOXICODENDRON
SILICEA
SULPHUR

Polychrests are homeopathic remedies with broad applications and are often used for a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

Biochemic Tissue Salts (12 Remedies)

Calcarea Fluorica (Calc. Fluor.) – Strengthens bones, teeth, and skin elasticity
Calcarea Phosphorica (Calc. Phos.) – Essential for bone growth and cell regeneration
Calcarea Sulphurica (Calc. Sulph.) – Supports skin healing and detoxification
Ferrum Phosphoricum (Ferr. Phos.) – First aid for inflammation and oxygen transport
Kali Muriaticum (Kali Mur.) – Supports mucous membranes and detox processes
Kali Phosphoricum (Kali Phos.) – The nerve tonic, combats stress and fatigue
Kali Sulphuricum (Kali Sulph.) – Supports respiratory health and skin conditions
Magnesia Phosphorica (Mag. Phos.) – Relieves muscle cramps and nerve pain
Natrum Muriaticum (Nat. Mur.) – Regulates water balance and emotional well-being
Natrum Phosphoricum (Nat. Phos.) – Balances acidity and aids digestion
Natrum Sulphuricum (Nat. Sulph.) – Liver detox and bile production
Silicea (Sil.) – Strengthens connective tissues, skin, hair, and nails.

Guiding Notes for Drug Pictures

When studying drug pictures, focus on the following aspects for each remedy:

Pharmacological Data: Source, preparation, and potency.
Constitution and Temperament: Physical and mental constitution.
Sphere of Action: Systems and organs affected.
Doctrine of Signature: Connection between the source and its therapeutic action.
Pathogenesis: Mental and physical symptoms.
Characteristic Symptoms: Unique symptoms that differentiate the remedy.
Modalities: Conditions that aggravate or ameliorate symptoms.
Relationships: Complementary, antidotal, and inimical remedies.

By systematically studying these aspects, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of each remedy and its clinical application.