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6292: Grundlagenforschung zur Wirkung potenzierter Substanzen auf Zwergerbsen (Pisum sativum) und Wasserlinsen (Lemna gibba) [Basic research into the effect of potentised substances on growth of duckweed and dwarf peas]

{PROJECT} Grundlagenforschung zur Wirkung potenzierter Substanzen auf Zwergerbsen (Pisum sativum) und Wasserlinsen (Lemna gibba) [Basic research into the effect of potentised substances on growth of duckweed and dwarf peas]. Runs 01 February 2005 - 31 February 2007. Project leader(s): Majewsky, Vera, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), CH-5070 Frick. More information online at <http://www.fibl.org/de/schweiz/forschung/tiergesundheit.html>.

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Summary

State of the Art:
Currently there is a lack of scientific proof of the effect of homeopathic potencies. Reproducing results of homeopathic studies is often difficult. There are no established controls for the quality of homeopathic potencies and the production of homeopathic remedies.
Definition of the problem:
Which factors influence the effect of homeopathic potencies on the growth of duckweed and dwarf peas?
Project aims:
To develop reproducible test systems to investigate questions of homeopathic basic research.
Methodology:
Blinded studies with systematic negative controls under controlled laboratory conditions. Measured parameters: growth (area, length).
Results, conclusion, state of the art:
Reproduction of the experiments of Claudia Scherr, which showed significant effects of potentised plant hormones on duckweeds. Experiments on the influence of seed quality of dwarf peas for their suitability as test organisms for homeopathic potencies.

Additional Summary

Involved organisations, project partners:
-Dr. Stephan Baumgartner, KIKOM, University of Berne (CH)
-Claudia Scherr, Society for Cancer Research, Arlesheim (CH)
-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Heuwieser, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin (D)
-Karl und Veronica Carstens Foundation, Essen (D)
Literature:
Baumgartner, S., Thurneysen, A., Heusser, P. (2004): Growth stimulation of dwarf peas (Pisum sativum L.) through homeopathic potencies of plant growth substances. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd 11: 281-292

Keywords:homeopathic potencies, duckweed, dwarf peas, basic research, Potenzierte Substanzen, Hefen, Wasserlinsen
Subject Areas: Animal husbandry > Health and welfare
Research affiliation: Switzerland > FiBL > Animal Health
Project ID:TG 1.1
Start Date:01 February 2005
End Date:31 February 2007
Research Programmes and Funders: Switzerland > Other organizations
Total budget (Euro):0
Person Months:24
Orgprints ID Number:6292
Contact:Majewsky, Vera
Deposited On:22 November 2005
EPrint Type:Project description
Online at:http://www.fibl.org/de/schweiz/forschung/tiergesundheit.html
Related Links:http://www.giriweb.com, http://www.carstens-stiftung.de, http://www.fu-berlin.de, http://www.cx.unibe.ch/kikom/, http://www.fibl.org/english/research/animal-health/index.php, http://orgprints.org/perl/search/advanced?keywords=Potenzierte+Substanzen&keywords_merge=ALL&projects=animal-health&projects_merge=ANY&_satisfyall=ALL&_order=byname&_action_search=Search

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