Homeopathic Medicine Cases

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Description

Homeopathic Medicine Cases

Overview

Homeopathic Medicine Cases is a 19th‑century German‑language text compiled by C. Zering and published by the N. A. Akademie der homöopathischen Heilkunst on 19 March 1836. The document appears as a correspondence sheet (Correspondenzblatt) and contains a series of case reports and observations concerning homeopathic treatments, notably the remedy Spigelia. The material is preserved as a scanned TIFF image (a092001208.tif) and an OCR‑extracted text file, representing the original printed pages.

Background

The work was produced in Allentau, Pennsylvania, a settlement of German‑speaking immigrants who maintained a distinct medical tradition. The Akademie served as a hub for homeopathic practitioners in the region, and Zering’s editorial role positioned him as a key conduit for exchanging clinical experiences. The text was also linked to Surinam, indicating a broader geographic reach of the homeopathic network.

Contents

The document comprises:
  • Correspondence between practitioners discussing patient cases and treatment outcomes.
  • Detailed case studies documenting symptoms, chosen remedies, dosages, and observed effects.
  • Specific focus on the homeopathic remedy Spigelia, including its indications and therapeutic results.
  • General observations on health, disease patterns, and the efficacy of homeopathic principles.

    • The material is written in German and reflects the clinical vocabulary of the era. It is organized into discrete entries, each beginning with a brief patient description followed by the therapeutic approach and outcome.

    Scope

  • Dates: 1836‑03‑19 (publication date); case reports likely span the early 1830s.
  • Geography: Allentau, Pennsylvania (primary location); Surinam (secondary reference).
  • Topics: Homeopathy, medical case studies, specific remedies (Spigelia), health observations.
  • Included: Correspondence, case reports, remedy details, treatment outcomes.
  • Excluded: Non‑homeopathic medical literature, broader medical research beyond the scope of the homeopathic community.

The item is a primary source for scholars studying early American homeopathy, German‑American medical networks, and the dissemination of homeopathic remedies in the 19th century.

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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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