Homeopathic Medicine Cases

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Homeopathic Medicine Cases Collection

Overview

The Homeopathic Medicine Cases Collection is a 19th-century German-language archive compiled by C. Zering and published by the N.A. Akademie der homöopathischen Heilkunst on March 19, 1836. It consists of a correspondence sheet (Correspondenzblatt) documenting homeopathic case studies, treatments, and observations, with a focus on remedies like Spigelia. The collection includes both a scanned TIFF image (a092001208.tif) and an OCR-extracted text file, preserving the original printed material.

Background

Produced in Allentau, Pennsylvania, a German immigrant settlement, the archive reflects the homeopathic practices of Central European settlers in North America. The N.A. Akademie der homöopathischen Heilkunst served as a regional hub for homeopathic practitioners, facilitating the exchange of clinical experiences. C. Zering, the compiler, acted as an editor, curating contributions from physicians in Allentau and Suriname. The collection was digitized by the PINAX platform and is hosted by the Arke Institute.

Contents

The archive contains:
  • Correspondence between homeopathic practitioners discussing patient cases, remedies, and outcomes.
  • Case studies detailing symptoms, diagnoses, prescribed remedies (e.g., Spigelia, Silicea), dosages, and therapeutic results.
  • Geographic references to Allentau, Pennsylvania, and Suriname, highlighting the transatlantic reach of homeopathic networks.
  • Clinical observations on conditions such as headaches, dental pain, respiratory issues, and pregnancy-related ailments.
  • Technical notes on homeopathic principles, including the "like cures like" philosophy and dosage notations (e.g., Xo, Xoo).

    • The material is written in German and structured as discrete case entries, often with patient demographics and constitutional profiles.

    Scope

  • Dates: Primarily 1836, with case reports likely spanning the early 19th century.
  • Geography: Focuses on Allentau, Pennsylvania, and Suriname.
  • Subjects: Homeopathy, medical case studies, Spigelia, health, and transatlantic medical exchange.
  • Included: Clinical correspondence, case reports, remedy analyses, and treatment outcomes.
  • Excluded: Non-homeopathic medical literature or unrelated administrative records.

This collection is a primary resource for studying early American homeopathy, German immigrant medical practices, and the global dissemination of homeopathic remedies.

Raw Cheimarros Data

@file_pinax -> documents -> @homeopathic_medicine_cases:document {title: "Homeopathic Medicine Cases", language: "de", created: @date_1836_03_19, description: "Correspondence and case studies from the homeopathic medical community, including treatments and observations related to homeopathic remedies.", access_url: "PLACEHOLDER"}

@homeopathic_medicine_cases -> created by -> @c_zering:person {role: "creator"}

@homeopathic_medicine_cases -> institution -> @na_akademie_der_homoeopathischen_heilkunst:organization

@homeopathic_medicine_cases -> subjects -> [@homeopathy:concept, @medicine:concept, @case_studies, @spigelia, @health:concept]

@homeopathy:concept {definition: "A system of alternative medicine based on the principle of like cures like."}
@medicine:concept {definition: "The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease."}
@health:concept {definition: "A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being."}

@homeopathic_medicine_cases -> places -> [@allentau, @suriname]

Metadata

Title
Homeopathic Medicine Cases
Type
Text
Creator
C. Zering
Institution
N. A. Akademie der homöopathischen Heilkunst
Created
1836-03-19
Language
de
Subjects
Homeopathy, Medicine, Case Studies, Spigelia, Health
Place
Allentau, Pa, Surinam
Source
PINAX

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