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Kent’s Repertory is a comprehensive homeopathic reference book that lists symptoms and the remedies that can be used to treat them. It was compiled by James Tyler Kent, an American physician who is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of homeopathy.

Kent’s Repertory is available online for free at kentrepertory.com. The website offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to search for symptoms and find corresponding remedies.

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    142 1. ABANDONED- Forsaken 2. ACTIVITY, desire- Industrious. 3. ACUTENESS- Memory. 4. AGITATION- Excitement. 5. AIR, CASTLES- Theorizing. 6. AMBITION, loss of- Indolence. 7. AMOROUS- LEWDNESS & lascivious, also Genitalia. 8. Anthrophobia- fear. 9. APATHY- Indifference. 10. APPREHENSION- Fear, AnRead more

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    1. ABANDONED- Forsaken
    2. ACTIVITY, desire- Industrious.
    3. ACUTENESS- Memory.
    4. AGITATION- Excitement.
    5. AIR, CASTLES- Theorizing.
    6. AMBITION, loss of- Indolence.
    7. AMOROUS- LEWDNESS & lascivious, also Genitalia.
    8. Anthrophobia- fear.
    9. APATHY- Indifference.
    10. APPREHENSION- Fear, Anxiety.
    11. ARROGANCE- Haughty.
    12. ATTENTION- Concentration.
    13. AUTOMATIC- Unconscious.
    14. BASHFUL-Timidity.
    15. BEMOANING- Lamenting.
    16. BENUMBED- Stupefaction.
    17. BEWILDERD- Confusion.
    18. BOLDNESS- Courageous.
    19. BUFFONERY- Foolish behavior.
    20. CALMNESS- Tranquility.
    21. CALUMNIATE, desire to- Slander.
    22. CARELESS- Heedless.
    23. CARPHOLOGIA- Gestures.
    24. CHAGRIN- Mortification.
    25. CHANGEABLE-Mood.
    26. CLOUDINESS, confusion- Confusion, Stupefaction.
    27. COMPREHENSION DIFFICULT-Dullness.
    28. CONTENTED- Cheerful.
    29. CONTETION- Quarrelsome.
    30. COSMOPOLITAN- Travel.
    31. COVETOUS- Aversion.
    32. CRAZY- Insanity, Delusion.
    33. CRITICAL- Censorious.
    34. DEJECTION- Sadness.
    35. DESPISES- Contemptuous.
    36. DESPONDENCY- Sadness.
    37. DISAGRIABLE- Irritable.
    38. DISPLEASED- Discontented.
    39. DISPLEASED- Discontented.
    40. DISSATISFIED- Discontented.
    41. DISTRUSTFULL- Suspicious.
    42. DOGMATIC- Dictatorial.
    43. DOMINEERING- Dictatorial.
    44. DREAD- Fear.
    45. DUPLICITY- Deceitful.
    46. EARNESTNESS- Serious.
    47. EMOTIONAL- Excitement.
    48. ENTERTAINMENT- Excitement, occupation.
    49. EXALATION- Exhilaration.
    50. EXCLAMATION- Shrinking.
    51. FACETIOUSNESS- Jesting.
    52. FACES, sees- Delusion.
    53. FAUKTFINDING- Censorious.
    54. FIDGETY- Restlessness.
    55. FITFUL- Capricious.
    56. FIXED NOTION- Delusion.
    57. FRETFUL- Irritable.
    58. GAIETY- Cheerfulness, Vivacious.
    59. GENTLENESS- Mildness.
    60. GLOOMY- Sadness.
    61. GOOD HUMAR- Cheerful.
    62. GRAVITY- Serious.
    63. GRUMBLING- Complaining.
    64. HAPPY- Cheerful.
    65. HARDHEARTED- Obstinate.
    66. HASTINESS- Hurry.
    67. HEADSTRONG- Obstinate.
    68. HILARITY- Mirth.
    69. HOPELESS- Sadness, Despair.
    70. HUMOR- Mood.
    71. HUMOROUS- Jesting, Mirth.
    72.HUSBAND, aversion to- Aversion.
    73. HYPOCHONDRIACAL HUMAR- Sadness.
    74. IMPERIOUS- Haughty.
    75. IMPRODENCE- Indiscretion.
    76. INHUMANITY- Cruelty.
    77. INSENSIBILITY- Unconsciousness.
    78. INSTABILITY- Mood, Changeable.
    79. INTOXICATION- Stupefaction, Confusion of mind.
    80. IRASCIBILITY- Anger, Quarrelsome.
    81. IRKSOME EVERYTHING- Ennui, Weary of life.
    82. ISOLATION sensation of- Forsaken.
    83. JOYLESS- Indifference.
    84. JOYOUS- Cheerfulness.
    85. LISTLESS- Indifference.
    86. LIVELY- Mirth.
    87. LOCALITY ERRORS OF- Mistakes.
    88. LONELINESS- Forsaken.
    89. LOW-MINDED- Repulsive, Cowardice.
    90. LOW-SPIRITS- Sadness.
    91. MELANCHOLY- Despair, Griet & Sadness.
    92. MISERLY- Avarice.
    93. MOTIONS- Gestures.
    94. MURDER, desire to- Kill.
    95. MUSIC, aversion to- Sensitive.
    96. NOISY, aversion to- Sensitive, Starting.
    97. OBSCENE- Lewdness.
    98. OVERSENSITIVE- Sensitive.
    99. PETULANT- Irritability.
    100. PHLEGMATIC- Indifference.
    101. PICKING- Gestures.
    103. PRE-OCCUPIED- Absence of mind.
    104. PRIDE- Haughty, Mortification.
    105. RESENTMENT- Malicious.
    106. RESOLUTE- Courageous.
    107. REVENGFULL- Malicious.
    108. REVERIES- Absorbed.
    109. REDICULOUS, action- Gesture.
    110. SCOLDING- Quarrelsome.
    111. SCREAM- Shrieking.
    112.SCRUPULOUS- Conscientious.
    113. SERENE- Tranquility.
    114. SHY- Timid.
    115. SILENT- Talk.
    116. SILLY- Foolish.
    117. SLUGGISHNESS- Dullness.
    118. SNEERS at everyone- Contempt.
    119. SOBBING- Sighing, Weeping.
    120. SOCIETY- Company.
    121. SOLEMN- Serious.
    122. SOLITUDE- Company.
    123. SORROWFUL- Sadness.
    124. SPITFUL- Malicious.
    125. STORIES, exciting, agg- Horrible.
    126. STUBBORN- Obstinate.
    127. STUDY- Work, Mental.
    128. STONNED- Stupefaction.
    129. STUPIDITY- Dullness.
    130. STUPOR- Unconsciousness.
    131. SULLEN- Morose.
    132. SWEARING- Cursing.
    133. TALKATIVE- Loquacity.
    134. VACILATION- Mood.
    135. VEXATION- Irritability & Anger.
    136. VINDICTIVE- Malicious.
    137. VISION- Delusions.
    138. WAILING- Lamenting.
    139. Wants, Something he knows not what- Capriciousness.
    140. WEAKNESS- Prostration.
    141. WHIMSIAL- Mood.
    142. WHINING- Moaning.

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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala
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    In Kent's Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica, rubrics related to caries (bone or tooth decay) are organized under specific anatomical sections. Below is a summary of key rubrics where caries is mentioned: 1. Teeth – Main Rubric: – TEETH – Caries (tooth decay). – Sub-rubrics may include specRead more

    In Kent’s Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica, rubrics related to caries (bone or tooth decay) are organized under specific anatomical sections. Below is a summary of key rubrics where caries is mentioned:

    1. Teeth
    – Main Rubric:
    – TEETH – Caries (tooth decay).
    – Sub-rubrics may include specifics like pain accompanying decay, discoloration, or rapid destruction.

    2. Bones
    – General Bone Caries:
    – BONES – Caries (decay of bones, e.g., long bones).
    – Spinal Caries (Pott’s disease):
    – SPINE – Caries (tubercular decay of vertebrae).

    3. Ear
    – Mastoid Process:
    – EAR – Caries – mastoid (decay of the mastoid bone).

    4. Face and Jaw
    – FACE – Caries – jaw (osteomyelitis or decay of the jawbone, e.g., lower jaw).

    5. Generalities
    – GENERALITIES – Caries (a broader rubric for systemic tendencies toward bone/tooth decay).
    – Often linked to constitutional remedies (e.g., Calcarea fluorica, Silica, Phosphorus).

    6. Extremities
    – EXTREMITIES – Caries (decay in joints or bones of limbs, e.g., hip or knee).

    7. Back
    -caries (curvature)

    8. Chest
    – Caries, clavicles

    Key Remedies Associated with Caries:
    While not rubrics themselves, commonly indicated remedies for caries include:
    – Silica, Calcarea fluorica, Aurum metallicum, Hekla lava, Phosphorus, Mercurius, Staphysagria, etc.

    How to Use These Rubrics:
    1. Cross-reference the anatomical location (e.g., teeth, spine) with the sub-rubric “caries.”
    2. Combine with other symptoms (e.g., pain, discharge, swelling) for precise remedy selection.

    For exact page references, consult the Kent’s Repertory index or digital tools like RadarOpus or HomeoQuest, as page numbers vary by edition.

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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala
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    In Kent’s Repertory of Homeopathic Materia Medica, the terms "caries" and "decayed" are used in specific contexts to guide homeopathic remedy selection. Here’s the distinction: 1. Caries (Tooth Caries) - Rubric: In Kent’s Repertory, "caries" typically appears as a symptom rubric (e.g., under "Teeth,Read more

    In Kent’s Repertory of Homeopathic Materia Medica, the terms “caries” and “decayed” are used in specific contexts to guide homeopathic remedy selection. Here’s the distinction:

    1. Caries (Tooth Caries)
    – Rubric: In Kent’s Repertory, “caries” typically appears as a symptom rubric (e.g., under “Teeth, caries”) to denote active decay or susceptibility to decay.
    – Clinical Focus:
    – Refers to the pathological process of tooth destruction, often linked to the patient’s constitutional state (e.g., weak vitality, poor nutrition, or miasmatic tendencies).
    – Remedies listed under “caries” address both the tendency to develop decay and the progression of decay (e.g., rapid crumbling, pain, or foul odor).
    – Examples of Remedies:
    – Calcarea fluorica (weak enamel), Staphysagria (decay after dental work), Mercurius (rapid decay with salivation).

    —

    2. Decayed (Decayed Teeth)
    – Rubric: “Decayed” is often a descriptor rather than a standalone rubric. It describes the physical outcome of caries (e.g., “teeth decayed at roots,” “black, decayed teeth”).
    – Clinical Focus:
    – Refers to the structural damage already present in the tooth (e.g., cavities, discoloration, or crumbling).
    – Remedies are chosen based on associated symptoms (e.g., pain, sensitivity, gum involvement) rather than the decay itself.
    – Examples:
    – Kreosotum (rapid decay with dark, offensive breath), Plantago (decay with radiating neuralgic pain).

    Key Differences in Kent’s Repertory:
    | **Aspect** | **Caries** | **Decayed** |
    |———————-|————————————-|———————————-|
    | **Term Usage** | Rubric for the **disease process**. | Descriptive term for **outcome**.|
    | **Focus** | Susceptibility, progression, cause. | Physical damage and symptoms. |
    | **Remedy Selection** | Constitutional and preventive. | Symptom-based and palliative. |

    Practical Example:
    – A patient with **caries** might need *Calcarea carbonica* (constitutional remedy for weak bones/teeth).
    – A patient with **decayed teeth and throbbing pain** might need *Coffea* (for nerve pain) or *Hepar sulph* (for infection).

    In summary, **”caries”** in Kent’s Repertory addresses the **underlying susceptibility and process**, while **”decayed”** describes the **observable damage** guiding symptom-specific remedies. Always cross-reference with associated symptoms (pain, location, modalities) for accurate prescribing.

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    Alfa & Omega of Kent repertory is a term used to describe the first and the last chapters of the repertory of James Tyler Kent, a prominent homeopath and author of one of the most widely used repertories in homeopathy. The first chapter is called "Mind" and it contains the rubrics related to theRead more

    Alfa & Omega of Kent repertory is a term used to describe the first and the last chapters of the repertory of James Tyler Kent, a prominent homeopath and author of one of the most widely used repertories in homeopathy. The first chapter is called “Mind” and it contains the rubrics related to the mental and emotional symptoms of the patients. The last chapter is called “Generalities” and it contains the rubrics related to the general symptoms and modalities of the patients. These two chapters are considered to be very important and comprehensive in covering the totality of symptoms and finding the most suitable remedy for each case. Some homeopaths prefer to use only these two chapters for repertorization, while others use them as a starting point and then refer to other chapters as well.

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    1. Number of rubrics- 529 2. Blank rubrics- 145 3. Cross-reference- 92 4. Characters of sub- rubrics: a) Modalities. b) Concomitants. c) Causations. d) Various types. e) Alternating with. f) Unexpected deviations. g) Onset. h) Locations. i) Sensations. j) Adaptabilities. k) Sensation as if.

    1. Number of rubrics- 529
    2. Blank rubrics- 145
    3. Cross-reference- 92
    4. Characters of sub- rubrics:
    a) Modalities.
    b) Concomitants.
    c) Causations.
    d) Various types.
    e) Alternating with.
    f) Unexpected deviations.
    g) Onset.
    h) Locations.
    i) Sensations.
    j) Adaptabilities.
    k) Sensation as if.

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    After meticulous study, it is ascertained that the following are the characters available under sub-rubrics in the entire book: 1. Locations. 2. Sensations. 3. Modalities. 4. Concomitants. 5. Alternating with. 6. Causations. 7. Extensions. 8. Onset. 9. Adaptabilities. 10. Sensation as if. 11. VariouRead more

    After meticulous study, it is ascertained that the following are the characters available under sub-rubrics in the entire book:
    1. Locations.
    2. Sensations.
    3. Modalities.
    4. Concomitants.
    5. Alternating with.
    6. Causations.
    7. Extensions.
    8. Onset.
    9. Adaptabilities.
    10. Sensation as if.
    11. Various types.
    12. Unexpected deviations.
    13. Sides.

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    1. The philosophy of deductive logic is the background of Kent's Repertory from general to particular. 2. Being a follower of Hahnemannian Homoeopathy Kent felt that the logic of the Homoeopathic system was not strictly followed in finding out of similimum from the repertories available in his time.Read more

    1. The philosophy of deductive logic is the background of Kent’s Repertory from general to particular.
    2. Being a follower of Hahnemannian Homoeopathy Kent felt that the logic of the Homoeopathic system was not strictly followed in finding out of similimum from the repertories available in his time. A master of Materia Medica he noticed that particulars do not always fall in line with general and therefore severely criticized the faulty method of giving credence to parts and over-generalized the symptoms.
    3. Man is prior to the organ, man is the will and the understanding and the house where he lives in, is his body.
    4. Generals are dealt with in depth followed by particulars and minute particulars. Here unlike Boenninghausen’s Repertory, symptoms are studied under broad general rubrics followed by sub-rubrics and sub-subrubrics going towards progressive differentiation.
    5. In The construction of his Repertory he has evaluated drugs in three grades making comparison easier:
    a) 3 marks- First grade- Felt strongly by all or majority of provers- confirmed on reproving and verified in clinical practice.
    b) 2 marks- Second grade- brought out by a few provers and occasionally verified.
    c) 1 mark- Third grade- brought by Prover now and then, but verified clinically.
    6. The Repertory contains rubrics arranged in alphabetical order, from general to particulars.
    7. Cross references and similars have been inserted whenever it was thought they would be needed.
    8. Evolution of symptoms: Kent has classified the symptoms into three main categories; General, common, and particular.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    1. This is the only Repertory that covers rubrics pertaining to mental generals, physical generals, and particulars that constitute the totality of symptoms. 2. The Philosophy behind the Repertory synchronizes with that of Dr. C. F. S. Hahnemann which is from general to particulars. 3. The mind whicRead more

    1. This is the only Repertory that covers rubrics pertaining to mental generals, physical generals, and particulars that constitute the totality of symptoms.
    2. The Philosophy behind the Repertory synchronizes with that of Dr. C. F. S. Hahnemann which is from general to particulars.
    3. The mind which plays a vital role in Homoeopathic prescription has been highlighted only in this Repertory.
    4. Each particular rubric has delineated in regard to the above-mentioned characteristics as far as practicable so it is helpful for cases where there is the absence of general symptoms.
    5. The arrangement of rubrics in each section is mostly anatomical and alphabetical.
    6. The Language is comprehensive except in the mental chapter where there are some rubrics that are not easily fathomable.
    7. This Repertory is complementary to BTPB, Kent’s work is only a desirable extension of Boenninghausens.
    8. Kent has evolved his own method of analysis and evaluation of symptoms based upon them and some thoughts he has formulated for his Repertory. So one who analyses and evaluates the case as per Kent’s method can find Kent’s Repertory easier to handle and to work out.
    9. As it has encompassed all the anatomical parts, organs, and systems of the body it is very useful for prescribing for acute diseases.
    10. It is useful for repertorisation on the basis of eliminating rubrics.
    11. Kent’s final arrangement of the Repertory is novel in respect that he has collected all the particulars with their modalities separately in the respective sections, unlike the previous Repertory.
    12. Only Tunbridge Repertory.
    13. A long index helps the neophyte to find the rubrics.
    14. It brings new drugs at times that are not thought of in a patient before repertorisation.
    15. This Repertory is handy to use.
    16. This repertory contains perhaps the largest number of rubrics.
    17. This Repertory and its work is expensible.
    18. Pierre Schmidt says “This is a golden book.”
    19. This book has fingerprints.
    20. Each rubrics contains the maximum number of characters so there is a large number of rubrics.
    21. Concomitants have been delineated in individual chapters.
    22. All rubrics have been discussed from generals to particulars.
    23. Large section on generalities.
    24. Grand particularisation of symptoms.
    25. Practical gradation of the medicine.
    26. Rich in cross references.

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