Abstract
M.Tech.
Allergic rhinitis, otherwise referred to as hay fever, is a common allergic reaction
affecting the nose, throat, eyes, and respiratory system, of persons of all ages and both
sexes. This study attempted to demonstrate the effect of the homoeopathically prepared
remedy Sabadilla officinarum 30CH and Sabadilla officinarum 200CH in the treatment
of allergic rhinitis.
Thirty participants were selected for this one hour, double-blind, placebo-controlled
study. The participants were randomly placed into one of three groups of ten, consisting
of the control group, and the two experimental groups. The control group received the
placebo medication. The first experimental group received Sabadilla officinarum 30CH,
and the second experimental group received Sabadilla officinarum 200CH. The patients
were all supplied with: a stat dose of medication to use at the time of an allergic rhinitis
attack, a diary card on which to score the severity of their symptoms at the time of such
an attack, and a response to treatment questionnaire to fill in after the completion of their
treatment.
The results were statistically analysed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, the
Kruskal Wallis Test, and descriptive statistics. The results show that treatment with
Sabadilla officinarum 30CH and 200CH had a significant effect in improving the
symptoms of allergic rhinitis.