Contents: NumberOverview report: Included evidence (primary studies) 176Overview report: Included evidence (systematic reviews) 58Overview report: Considered but excluded evidence 126Review of Submitted Literature: Included evidence 9Review of Submitted Literature: Considered but excluded evidence 334

1 Aabel, S. (2000). "No beneficial effect of isopathic prophylactic treatment for birch pollen allergy during a low-pollen season: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of homeopathic Betula 30c." British Homeopathic Journal 89(4): 169-173.

2 Aabel, S. (2001). "Prophylactic and acute treatment with the homeopathic medicine, Betula 30c for birch pollen allergy: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of consistency of VAS responses." British Homeopathic Journal 90(2): 73-78.

3 Aabel, S., Laerum, E., et al. (2000). "Is homeopathic 'immunotherapy' effective? A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with the isopathic remedy Betula 30c for patients with birch pollen allergy." British Homeopathic Journal 89(4): 161-168.

4 Albertini, H., Goldberg, W., et al. (1985). "Homeopathic treatment of dental neuralgia by Arnica and Hypericum." Journal of the American Institute of Homeopathy 3: 126-129.

5 Alibeu,  J.  and  Jobert,  J.  (1992).  "Etude  sur  Aconit  en  dilution  homeopathique  sur  l’agitation  post-‐operatoire  de  l’enfant."  Homeopathie  Francaise  80:  10-‐12.

6 Alibeu, J. P. and Jobert, J. (1990). "[Aconite in homeopathic relief of post-operative pain and agitation in children]." Pediatrie 45(7-8): 465-466.

7 Ammerschlager, H., Klein, P., et al. (2005). "[Treatment of inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract - comparison of a homeopathic complex remedy with xylometazoline]." Forschende Komplementarmedizin und klassische Naturheilkunde [Research in complementary and natural classical medicine] 12(1): 24-31.

8 Andrade, L. E. C., Atra, E., et al. (1988). Randomised double blind trial with homeopathy and placebo on rheumatoid arthritis, Escola Paulista de Medicina.

9 Aulagnier, G. (1985). "Action d'un traitement homéopathique sur la reprise du transit post-opératoire." Homéopathie 6: 42-45.

10 Awdry,  R.  (1996).  "Homeopathy  and  chronic  fatigue—The  search  for  proof."  International  Journal  of  Alternative and Complementary Medicine 14(2): 19-22.

11 Awdry, R. (1996). "Homeopathy may help ME." International Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 14(3): 12-16.

12 Baker, D. G., Myers, S. P., et al. (2003). "The effects of homeopathic Argentum nitricum on test anxiety." Complementary therapies in medicine 11(2): 65-71.

13 Bakshi,  J.  P.  S.  (1990).  Homeopathy—A  new  approach  to  detoxification.  Proceedings  of  the  National  Congress on Homoeopathy & Drug Abuse and Current Medical Update, New Dehii.

14 Balzarini, A., Felisi, E., et al. (2000). "Efficacy of homeopathic treatment of skin reactions during radiotherapy for breast cancer: a randomised, double-blind clinical trial." British Homeopathic Journal 89(1): 8-12.

15 Beer, A. M. and Heiliger, F. (1999). "Randomized, double blind trial of Caulophyllum D4 for induction of labour after premature rupture of membranes at term." Gerburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde 59: 431–435.

16 Bell, I. R., Lewis 2nd, D. A., et al. (2004). "Improved clinical status in fibromyalgia patients treated with individualized homeopathic remedies versus placebo." Rheumatology 43(5): 577-582.

17 Bendre, W. and Dharmadhikari, S. D. (1980). "Arnicamontana and Hypericum in dental practice." Hahnemann Gleanings 47: 70-72.

18 Berrebi, A., Parant, O., et al. (2001). "Treatment of pain due to unwanted lactation with a homeopathic preparation given in the immediate post-partum period." Journal de Gynecologie, Obstetrique  et  Biologie  de  la  Reproduction  30:  353–357.

19 Birnesser, H., Klein, P., et al. (2003). "A modern homeopathic medication works as well as COX 2 Inhibitors." Der Allgemeinartz 25: 261-264.

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20 Bonne, O., Shemer, Y., et al. (2003). "A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of classical homeopathy in generalized anxiety disorder." The Journal of clinical psychiatry 64(3): 282-287.

21 Bordes, L. R. and Dorfman, P. (1986). "Evaluation de l'activité antitussive du sirop Drosetux: Etude en double aveugle versus placebo." Cahiers d'Otorhinolaryngologie 21: 731-734.

22 Bourgois, J. C. (1984). Protection of the venous capital at the perfusees with a long course in breast cancer. Double blind Clinical trial: Arnica with a placebo control [Protection du capital veineux chez les perfusees au long cours dans cancer du sein. Essai clinique en double aveugle: Arnica contro placebo].

23 Brigo, B. and Serpelloni, G. (1991). "Homeopathic treatment of migraines: a randomized double-blind controlled study of sixty cases (homeopathic remedy versus placebo)." Berlin Journal of Research in Homeopathy 1: 98-106.

24 Brinkhaus, B., Wilkens, J. M., et al. (2006). "Homeopathic arnica therapy in patients receiving knee surgery: results of three randomised double-blind trials." Complementary therapies in medicine 14(4): 237-246.

25 Campbell, A. (1976). "Two pilot controlled trials of Arnica montana." British Homeopathic Journal 65: 154-158.

26 Carlini, E. A., Braz, S., et al. (1987). "[Hypnotic effect of homeopathic medication and placebo. Evaluation by double-blind and crossing technics]." Associacao Medica Brasileira 33(5-6): 83-88.

27 Casanova, Basquin, et al. (1984). "Homeopathy, flu syndrome and double blinding [Homéopathie, syndrome grippal et double insu]." Tonus: 25-26.

28 Casanova, P. and Gerard, R. (1988). "Results of three years of randomised, multicentre studies on Oscillococcinum/placebo  [Bilan  de  3  années  d’études  randomisées  multicentriques  Oscillococcinum/placebo]." Proposta Omeopatica Anno VI 3: 14-17.

29 Castelin, T. (1979). Etude de l'action homéopathique de Raphanus sativus niger 5 CH et d'Opium 15 CH sur la reprise du transit en chirurgie digestive post-opératoire, Université de Bordeaux II.

30 Cavalcanti, A. M., Rocha, L. M., et al. (2003). "Effects of homeopathic treatment on pruritus of haemodialysis patients: a randomised placebo-controlled double-blind trial." Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy 92(4): 177-181.

31 Chapman, E. H., Angelica, J., et al. (1994). "Results from a study of the homeopathic treatment of PMS." Journal of the American Institute of Homeopathy 87: 14-21.

32 Chapman, E. H., Weintraub, R. J., et al. (1999). "Homeopathic treatment of mild traumatic brain injury: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial." The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation 14(6): 521-542.

33 Chapman, E., Woo, E., et al. (1997). The homeopathic treatment of mild traumatic brain injury. Proceedings of the 52nd Congress of LMHl, Seattle, WA.

34 Chevrel, J. P., Saglier, J., et al. (1984). "[Recovery of intestinal transit in digestive surgery. Homeopathic action of opium]." Presse medicale 13(14): 883.

35 Cialdella, P., Boissel, J. P., et al. (2001). "[Homeopathic specialties as substitutes for benzodiazepines: double-blind vs. placebo study]." Therapie 56(4): 397-402.

36 Coudert Deguillaume, M. (1981). Etude experimentale de l'action du Caulophyllum dans le faux travail et la dystocie de demarrage, Universite de Limoges.

37 Daub, E. A., Gerhard, I., et al. (2005). "Homeopathic antiemesis for chemotherapy, a prospective randomised trial [Homoopathische Antiemetika bei Chemotherapie, eine prospektiv, randomisierte Studie]." Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde 60: S157.

38 de Lange de Klerk, E. S., Blommers, J., et al. (1994). "Effect of homoeopathic medicines on daily burden of symptoms in children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections." BMJ 309(6965): 1329-1332.

39 Diefenbach, M., Schilken, J., et al. (1997). "Homopathische therapie bei erkrankungen der atemwege. Auswertung einer klinischen studie bei 258 pattenten." Zeitschrift fur Allgemeinmedizin 314: 308-314.

40 Dorfman, P., Amodéo, C., et al. (1992). "Iléus post-opératoire et homéopathie: bilan d'une évaluation clinique." Cahiers de Biothérapie 114: 33-39.

41 Dorfman, P., Lasserre, M., et al. (1987). "Homoeopathic preparation for labour: two fold experiment comparing  a  less  widely  known  therapy  with  a  placebo."  Cahiers  de  Biothérapie  94:  77–81.

42 Ferley, J. P., Zmirou, D., et al. (1989). "A controlled evaluation of a homoeopathic preparation in the treatment of influenza-like syndromes." British journal of clinical pharmacology 27(3): 329-335.

43 Feuchter, U., Friese, K. H., et al. (2001). "Results of a randomised prospective double-blind trial on the homeopathic treatment of adenoid vegetations." European Journal of General Practice 7: 48-54.

44 Fisher, P. (1986). "An experimental double blind clinical trial method in homeopathy: use of limited range  of  remedies  to  treat  fibrositis."  British  Homeopathic  Journal  75:  142–147.

45 Fisher, P. and Scott, D. L. (2001). "A randomized controlled trial of homeopathy in rheumatoid arthritis." Rheumatology 40(9): 1052-1055.

46 Fisher, P., Greenwood, A., et al. (1989). "Effect of homeopathic treatment on fibrositis (primary fibromyalgia)." BMJ 299(6695): 365-366.

47 Frei, H., Everts, R., et al. (2005). "Homeopathic treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled crossover trial." European journal of pediatrics 164(12): 758-767.

48 Freitas, L. A., Goldenstein, E., et al. (1995). "The indirect doctor patient relationship and the homeopathic treatment of asthma in children." Revista de Homeopatia 60(2): 26-31.

49 Friese, K. H., Kruse, S., et al. (1997). "The homoeopathic treatment of otitis media in children - comparisons with conventional therapy." International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics 35(7): 296-301.

50 Furuta, S. E., Weckx, L. L., et al. (2003). "Prospective, randomized, double blind clinical trial about efficacy of homeopathic treatment in children with obstructive adenoid." Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia 69: 343-347.

51 Garrett, B., Harrison, P. V., et al. (1997). "A trial of homoeopathic treatment of leg ulcers." Journal of Dermatological Treatment 8: 115-117.

52 Gassinger, C. A., Wunstel, G., et al. (1981). "[A controlled clinical trial for testing the efficacy of the homeopathic drug eupatorium perfoliatum D2 inthe treatment of common cold (author's transl)]." Arzneimittel-Forschung 31(4): 732-736.

53 Gaucher, C., Jeulin, D., et al. (1994). "A double blind randomized placebo controlled study of cholera treatment with highly diluted and succussed solutions." British Homeopathic Journal 83: 132-134.

54 Gaus, W. and Wiesenauer, M. (1993). "Efficiency of a homoeopathic drug in rheumatoid arthritis - discussion of critical remarks and outlook." Aktuelle Rheumatologie 18: 159-162.

55 Gibson, J., Haslam, Y., et al. (1991). "Double-blind trial of arnica in acute trauma patients." Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy 41: 54-55.

56 Gibson, R. G., Gibson, S. L., et al. (1978). "Salicylates and homoeopathy in rheumatoid arthritis: preliminary observations." British journal of clinical pharmacology 6(5): 391-395.

57 Gibson, R. G., Gibson, S. L., et al. (1980). "Homoeopathic therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: evaluation by double-blind clinical therapeutic trial." British journal of clinical pharmacology 9(5): 453-459.

58 GRECHO (1989). "[Evaluation of 2 homeopathic products on the resumption of transit after digestive surgery. A multicenter controlled trial]." Presse medicale 18(2): 59-62.

59 Haidvogl, M., Riley, D. S., et al. (2007). "Homeopathic and conventional treatment for acute respiratory and ear complaints: a comparative study on outcome in the primary care setting." BMC complementary and alternative medicine 7: 7.

60 Hardy, J. (1984). "A double-blind placebo controlled trial of house dust potencies in the treatment of house dust allergy." Br Hom Res Group Communication 11: 75-76.

61 Hariveau,  E.,  Rufo,  M.,  et  al.  (1991).  "Lithium  Microsol  dans  le  stress  de  l’ecolier.  [Lithium  microsol  in  school stress]." Homeopathie Francaise 79: 56-58.

62 Harrison, H., Fixsen, A., et al. (1999). "A randomized comparison of homoeopathic and standard care for the treatment of glue ear in children." Complementary therapies in medicine 7(3): 132-135.

63 Heulluy, B. (1985). "Essai randomise´ ouvert de L72 (specialite homeopathique) contre diazepam 2 dans les etats anxiodepressifs [Randomised trial of L.72 (homeopathic speciality) with Diazepam 2 in cases of nervous depression.] " Laboratoires Lehning, Metz.

64 Heulluy, B. (1985). "Random trial of L.72 with Diazepam 2 in cases of nervous depression. Essai randomise ouvert de L.72 (specialite homeopathique) contre diazepam 2 dans les etats anxiode - pressifs. ." Metz Laboratoires, Lehning.

65 Hildebrandt, G. and Eltze, C. (1983). "Obcr die Wirksamkeit einer Behandlung des Muskelkaters mit Rhus toxicodendron D4. Zwei Beitrage zur Pharmakologie adapti ver Prozesse. Wiss. Arch." Hufelandges Gesamtmed 1: 3-18.

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67 Hildebrandt, G. and Eltze, C. (1984). "Ober die Wirksamkcit verschiedener Potenzen von Arnica beim experimentell erzeugten Muskelkater." Erfahrungsheilkunde 7: 430-435.

68 Jacobs, J., Guthrie, B. L., et al. (2006). "Homeopathic combination remedy in the treatment of acute childhood diarrhea in Honduras." Journal of alternative and complementary medicine 12(8): 723-732.

69 Jacobs, J., Herman, P., et al. (2005). "Homeopathy for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors: a preliminary randomized controlled trial." Journal of alternative and complementary medicine 11(1): 21-27.

70 Jacobs, J., Jimenez, L. M., et al. (1993). "Homoeopathic treatment of acute childhood diarrhoea: a randomized clinical trial in Nicaragua." British Homeopathic Journal 82: 83-86.

71 Jacobs, J., Jimenez, L. M., et al. (1994). "Treatment of acute childhood diarrhea with homeopathic medicine: a randomized clinical trial in Nicaragua." Pediatrics 93(5): 719-725.

72 Jacobs, J., Jimenez, L. M., et al. (2000). "Homeopathic treatment of acute childhood diarrhea: results from a clinical trial in Nepal." Journal of alternative and complementary medicine 6(2): 131-139.

73 Jacobs, J., Jonas, W. B., et al. (2003). "Homeopathy for childhood diarrhea: combined results and metaanalysis from three randomized, controlled clinical trials." The Pediatric infectious disease journal 22(3): 229-234.

74 Jacobs, J., Malthouse, S., et al. (1997). Childhood diarrhea: Results from Nepal and combined analysis. Proceedings of the 52nd Congress of LMHL, Seattle, WA.

75 Jacobs, J., Springer, D. A., et al. (2001). "Homeopathic treatment of acute otitis media in children: a preliminary randomized placebo-controlled trial." The Pediatric infectious disease journal 20(2): 177-183.

76 Jacobs, J., Williams, A. L., et al. (2005). "Homeopathy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a pilot randomized-controlled trial." Journal of alternative and complementary medicine 11(5): 799-806.

77 Janssen, G., Veer, A., et al. (1992). "Lessons learnt from an unsuccessful clinical trial of homoeopathy. Results of a small-scale, double-blind trial in proctocolitis." British Homeopathic Journal 81: 132-138.

78 Jawara, N., Lewith, G. T., et al. (1997). "Homoeopathic Arnica and Rhus toxicodendron for delayed onset muscle soreness. A pilot for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial." British Homeopathic Journal 86: 10-15.

79 Jeffrey, S. L. and Belcher, H. J. (2002). "Use of Arnica to relieve pain after carpal-tunnel release surgery." Alternative therapies in health and medicine 8(2): 66-68.

80 Kainz, J. T., Kozel, G., et al. (1996). "Homoeopathic versus placebo therapy of children with warts on the hands: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial." Dermatology 193(4): 318-320.

81 Katz, T., Fisher, P., et al. (2005). "The feasibility of a randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial of homeopathic treatment of depression in general practice." Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy 94(3): 145-152.

82 Keil, T., Witt, C. M., et al. (2008). "Homoeopathic versus conventional treatment of children with eczema: a comparative cohort study." Complementary therapies in medicine 16(1): 15-21.

83 Kim, L. S., Riedlinger, J. E., et al. (2005). "Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis using homeopathic preparation of common allergens in the southwest region of the US: a randomized, controlled clinical trial." The Annals of pharmacotherapy 39(4): 617-624.

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91 Lamont, J. (1997). "Homeopathic treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a controlled trial."  British  Homeopathic  Journal  86:  196–200.

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103 Matusiewicz, R., Wasniewski, J., et al. (1999). "Behandlung des chronischen Asthma bronchiale mit einem homoopathischen komplexmittel." Erfahrungsheilkunde 48: 367-374.

104 McCutcheon, L. E. (1996). "Treatment of anxiety with a homeopathic remedy." Journal of Applied Nutrition 48(1-2): 2-6.

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113 Oberbaum, M. (1998). "Experimental treatment of chemotherapy-induced stomatitis using a homeopathic complex preparation: a preliminary study." Biology and Medicine 3(6): 104-108.

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115 Papp, R., Schuback, G., et al. (1998). "Oscillococcinum in patients with influenza-like syndromes: a placebo-controlled double-blind evaluation." British Homoeopathic Journal 87: 69-76.

116 Rabe, A., Weiser, M., et al. (2004). "Effectiveness and tolerability of a homoeopathic remedy compared with conventional therapy for mild viral infections." International journal of clinical practice 58(9): 827-832.

117 Rafai, N., Ludtke, R., et al. (2004). "Recovery after third molar surgery - are homoeopathic Arnica and Hypericum perforatum effective? ." Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies 9(S1): 41-42.

118 Rastogi, D. P., Singh, V. P., et al. (1999). "Homeopathy in HIV infection: a trial report of double-blind placebo controlled study." British Homeopathic Journal 88(2): 49-57.

119 Reilly, D. T. and Taylor, M. A. (1985). "Potent placebo or potency? ." British Homeopathic Journal 74: 65–75.

120 Reilly, D. T., Taylor, M. A., et al. (1986). "Is homoeopathy a placebo response? Controlled trial of homoeopathic potency, with pollen in hayfever as model." Lancet 2(8512): 881-886.

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123 Riley, D., Fischer, M., et al. (2001). "Homeopathy and conventional medicine: an outcomes study comparing effectiveness in a primary care setting." Journal of alternative and complementary medicine 7(2): 149-159.

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