Essentials of Repertorization-Also Translated in Russian and Spanish Language-A Comprehensive Textbook on Case Taking and Repertorization

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This book is an exhaustive work on the subject of repertory and has been written in most comprehensible language which has made it very popular amongst students and practitioners alike. In this book, all the repertories be it classical, modern or regional are well explained with their history, philosophy, construction, advantages, utility and how to use them etc. The book also explains the laws and philosophy of homoeopathy and methodology of case taking and working out the case. In addition, there is a separate section devoted to biographies of stalwarts. It's a complete package for students and practitioners on repertory and its usage.

Dr Shashi Kant Tiwari, DMS (Kolkata) DIP in NIH (Govt of India) MD/Hom, is a former Director, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata. He is a Senior Professor, Guide and former Principal of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore. He is an authority in homoeopathy so much so his name is synonymous with homoeopathy in Mangalore. Having worked at Fr Muller for almost 25 years he has set up a homeopathy clinic at Tiwari Bhawan, Bejai, Mangalore, but continues his association with Fr Muller hospital. He has also served as a former Chairman, Board of studies (P.G.) in Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka. An awardee of Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 2021, he was also conferred the Best Homeopathic teacher 2019 by Homoeopathic Medical Association of India. Also has been felicitated by Award of Excellence (2019) by IHMA, Karnataka branch & Centre in Advance Study in Homoeopathy (2005). The book 'Homoeopathy and Child Care' has also been penned by Dr. S. K. Tiwari.

As the saying goes, "The tendency to ridicule what we do not understand is born with us." That is why, in the field of homoeopathy, there are many who ridicule repertorization. However, they cannot be totally blamed because in the past, repertorization was not an examination subject in the diploma course, and hence it was not given adequate attention, which it really deserved. Though repertorization is prescribed for a detailed study and is also an examination subject in the degree course (B.H.M.S.), some of the teaching institutions are not able to impart proper training in repertorization for want of easily accessible teaching material in this particular subject unlike other subjects for which abundant teaching materials are available.

At present, for the study of repertorization the source materials are those published by Kent, Elizabeth Wright, Tyler, Bidwell, Gibson Miller and others as well as introductions by the authors and editors of repertories. Recently a few works have also appeared, yet there is a need for a book delineating the philosophy and practice of repertorization which is helpful to the students, teachers and practitioners. Dr S.K. Tiwari's work, 'Essentials of Repertorization' fulfills this long felt need.

Every successful homoeopath makes use of various repertories for the selection of the simillimum. Even if the case is well taken, in certain cases, finding out the similar remedy, which covers the totality, is a herculean task, and at this juncture repertories are helpful. Various types of repertories have been evolved since the time of Hahnemann, but all these are of little use to a practitioner unless he knows how to use them properly. Dr Tiwari's book elucidates the scientific and artistic use of repertories to attain the desired end.

This work is not intended to be one more addition to the rich and varied homoeopathic literature, but to reiterate the value and importance of repertories as well as the need for a thorough acquaintance with their philosophy and construction, so that they are put to maximum use and the practice is firmly based on logical and scientific ground. My clinical and teaching experience have revealed to me that a methodical repertorization is indispensable for working out cases successfully. Unfortunately, this area of our system has not received adequate thought and attention it deserves. Consequently, repertories are either infrequently used or used just mechanically. Needless to say, repertories, if used meaningfully, can take the practitioners nearer to the dictum, "The highest and only mission of the physician is to restore the sick to health," as enunciated by Master Hahnemann.

The book delineates the philosophy, plan and construction of the three foremost repertories - Boenninghausen, Boger and Kent. In addition, detailed working methods have been demonstrated through cases drawn from my clinical experience at Fr Muller's Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore. All the cases reported in the book have responded well to the medicine selected through systematic repertorization. This fully justifies the utmost need for a methodical repertorization. Equally important is the selection of repertory suitable to the case. This factor has been dealt with in detail. A few topics related to the repertory have also been included under an 'Appendix' at the end of the book. I have thought it fit to give a list of medicines used in Therapeutic Pocket Book, Boger's Repertory as well as Kent's Repertory.

**Contents and Sample Pages**