synthesis 9
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SYNTHESISSYNTHESIS
History of RepertoryHistory of Repertory
o First usable repertory – in 1832 by Clemens von First usable repertory – in 1832 by Clemens von Boenninghausen.Boenninghausen.
o Allen, Jahr, von Lippe expanded previous versions of it.Allen, Jahr, von Lippe expanded previous versions of it.
o Gentry, Knerr repertory.Gentry, Knerr repertory.
o Kent repertory 1897 (2Kent repertory 1897 (2ndnd – 1908, 3 – 1908, 3rdrd – 1916 & printed in – 1916 & printed in 1924 after his death).1924 after his death).
o Barthel & Klunker’s Synthetic Repertory – 1973.Barthel & Klunker’s Synthetic Repertory – 1973.
History of SynthesisHistory of Synthesis
o Synthesis is the repertory linked to RADAR Project.Synthesis is the repertory linked to RADAR Project.
o Based on Based on 66thth American Edn. of Kent’s repertory American Edn. of Kent’s repertory..
o Since Since 19871987, Synthesis has been used database for RADAR , Synthesis has been used database for RADAR programme.programme.
o Version 2Version 2 – April – April 19881988
o Synthesis 3 Synthesis 3 – September – September 19901990 (136,000 additions from 130 (136,000 additions from 130 authors compared to authors compared to
Kent’s original repertory). Kent’s original repertory).
o 44thth software edn software edn. – December . – December 19921992
178,000 additions from 200 authors.178,000 additions from 200 authors.
o Version 5Version 5 – only few thousand additions as focus was on – only few thousand additions as focus was on quality. December quality. December
19921992
It was decided to be the 1It was decided to be the 1stst printed version. printed version.
Publication of Synthesis 5 was a mile stone.Publication of Synthesis 5 was a mile stone.
Published in Published in German in August German in August 19931993. .
English in February English in February 19941994..
Synthesis 5 was much better streamlined version.Synthesis 5 was much better streamlined version.
o Idea to release an update to 5Idea to release an update to 5thth German edn. (loose leaflet edn.). German edn. (loose leaflet edn.).
o Version 6Version 6 – with additions & corrections especially in Mind. – with additions & corrections especially in Mind.
Another innovation of 6V – introduction of concepts (most useful way to find Another innovation of 6V – introduction of concepts (most useful way to find
symptoms).symptoms).
Synthesis 6 was released in Synthesis 6 was released in EnglishEnglish as as softwaresoftware – July – July 19951995..
In In GermanGerman reprinted as an update to loose leaflet edn. – August reprinted as an update to loose leaflet edn. – August 19951995..
Contains 682,000 author references.Contains 682,000 author references.
o Synthesis 7Synthesis 7 – with completed information in all chapters. – with completed information in all chapters.
Fully updated version – July 1997.Fully updated version – July 1997.
682,000 author references.682,000 author references.
Additions were thought to be increased stepwise in order to improve quality.Additions were thought to be increased stepwise in order to improve quality.
But there was also need for quantity – resulted version 8.But there was also need for quantity – resulted version 8.
o 8V8V has 1,071,000 author references. has 1,071,000 author references.
o Synthesis 9.0Synthesis 9.0 – released in English as software on November – released in English as software on November 2424thth , 2003. , 2003.
o Translated to German on December 22Translated to German on December 22ndnd , 2003. , 2003.
o Not printed in any language.Not printed in any language.
o Synthesis 9Synthesis 9 is the 1 is the 1stst version released in 2 steps. version released in 2 steps.
o 9.1 version offers improved access to information through 9.1 version offers improved access to information through streamlining & streamlining &
restructuring.restructuring.
o Synthesis 9.1Synthesis 9.1 – – 20042004 July as software edn. in English. July as software edn. in English.
o Translated to many languages & base for new reprint version.Translated to many languages & base for new reprint version.
o Synthesis 9.0 – 1,491,000 AR & Synthesis 9.1 – 1,773,000 ARSynthesis 9.0 – 1,491,000 AR & Synthesis 9.1 – 1,773,000 AR
Repertorium Homoeopathicum Syntheticum Repertorium Homoeopathicum Syntheticum Edition 9.1Edition 9.1
SYNTHESISSYNTHESIS
o Repertorium Homoeopathicum SyntheticumRepertorium Homoeopathicum Syntheticum
o Dr. Frederik Schroyens. Dr. Frederik Schroyens.
o Edition 9.1.Edition 9.1.
o The Source RepertoryThe Source Repertory
o Foreword by Jeremy Sherr. Foreword by Jeremy Sherr.
o Foreword for Synthesis 9 by Dr. Frederik Schroyens.Foreword for Synthesis 9 by Dr. Frederik Schroyens.
o Extended repertory of Kent.Extended repertory of Kent.
o Grades :Grades :
11stst grade – grade – CAPITALCAPITAL BOLD. BOLD.
22ndnd grade – grade – Bold.Bold.
33rd rd grade – grade – ItalicsItalics. .
4th grade – Roman.4th grade – Roman.
o 41 chapters.41 chapters.
o Separate chapter on Dreams.Separate chapter on Dreams.
o Number of remedies : 2373Number of remedies : 2373
o Translation : German, English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish.Translation : German, English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish.
Changes in 9.1Changes in 9.1
Streamlining & RestructuringStreamlining & Restructuring
Adding Boenninghausen & Boger’s repertories.Adding Boenninghausen & Boger’s repertories.
Adding other repertories.Adding other repertories.
Sorting of symptoms.Sorting of symptoms.
New concepts, New Families Repertory 2.1.New concepts, New Families Repertory 2.1.
New informations.New informations.
Printed version.Printed version.
RestructuringRestructuring
Lot of information hidden in sub rubrics of painLot of information hidden in sub rubrics of pain
Eg : Eg : EYE – PAIN – rubbing – amelEYE – PAIN – rubbing – amel
In 9.1 In 9.1 EYE – PAIN – rubbing – amel – burningEYE – PAIN – rubbing – amel – burning
EYE – PAIN – rubbing – amel – foreign body as from.EYE – PAIN – rubbing – amel – foreign body as from.
Description of pain change from level 3 to last level.Description of pain change from level 3 to last level.
It increases number of remedy choices for modalities, sides, times, extensions & It increases number of remedy choices for modalities, sides, times, extensions &
localisations.localisations.
Remedies of the symptoms expressing same side or time are copied to common Remedies of the symptoms expressing same side or time are copied to common super super
rubricrubric..
Streamlining of SymptomsStreamlining of Symptoms
In Synthesis 9.0In Synthesis 9.0 HEAD – PAIN – cutting – cold – air aggHEAD – PAIN – cutting – cold – air agg
HEAD – PAIN – tearing – air – cold ; fromHEAD – PAIN – tearing – air – cold ; from
In Synthesis 9.1In Synthesis 9.1 HEAD – PAIN – cold – air agg – cuttingHEAD – PAIN – cold – air agg – cutting
HEAD – PAIN – cold – air agg - tearingHEAD – PAIN – cold – air agg - tearing
Rules while StreamliningRules while Streamlining
1.1. In a combined modality if an element indicating temperature, has to be put first (cold In a combined modality if an element indicating temperature, has to be put first (cold
air agg). Weather & wind are exceptions.air agg). Weather & wind are exceptions.
2.2. Modalities are reduced to ‘agg’ or ‘amel’.Modalities are reduced to ‘agg’ or ‘amel’.
3.3.Difference between ‘after xxx agg’ & ‘xxx agg’ maintained.Difference between ‘after xxx agg’ & ‘xxx agg’ maintained.
4.4.Agg from food/ from eating the food maintained.Agg from food/ from eating the food maintained.
5.5.Some modalities were split from common super rubric. Some modalities were split from common super rubric.
Streamlining & restructuring is a major milestone.Streamlining & restructuring is a major milestone.
Mind is not streamlined.Mind is not streamlined.
Dreams not streamlined, as there is no side, time, extension.Dreams not streamlined, as there is no side, time, extension.
Started with Eye & finally Head.Started with Eye & finally Head.
Head – upto 95% & Generals – up to 98%Head – upto 95% & Generals – up to 98%
Boenninghausen & BogerBoenninghausen & Boger
Adding repertory information.Adding repertory information.
Two reasonsTwo reasons
1.1. Today’s homoeopathic community is aware of their value.Today’s homoeopathic community is aware of their value.
2.2. To close the gap between Kent & Boenninghausen/ Boger.To close the gap between Kent & Boenninghausen/ Boger.
6 b – bg Repertories6 b – bg Repertories
TPB (b2 - 1846)TPB (b2 - 1846)
Systematic Alphabetic Repertory, (b4, b7 - 1833)Systematic Alphabetic Repertory, (b4, b7 - 1833)
Boger’s Boenninghausen Repertory (bg2 - 1905)Boger’s Boenninghausen Repertory (bg2 - 1905)
Synoptic Key (bg3 - 1915)Synoptic Key (bg3 - 1915)
General Analysis (bg11 - 1926)General Analysis (bg11 - 1926)
Procedure of adding b-bgProcedure of adding b-bg
Create empty repertory.Create empty repertory.
Add remedies.Add remedies.
Print repertory & review.Print repertory & review.
Add links to Synthesis.Add links to Synthesis.
Copy remedies to Synthesis showing source information.Copy remedies to Synthesis showing source information.
• Specific Kentian Symptoms are retained.Specific Kentian Symptoms are retained.
• b-bg repertories offer generalised information.b-bg repertories offer generalised information.
• Eg : STOMACH – NOON.Eg : STOMACH – NOON.
• 3 new chapters 3 new chapters – Neck, Urinary organs, Male & Female sex /genetalia.– Neck, Urinary organs, Male & Female sex /genetalia.
• Synthesis 9 – 42 chapters ; Personal chapter.Synthesis 9 – 42 chapters ; Personal chapter.
• Equating degrees of b-bg to Synthesis Equating degrees of b-bg to Synthesis
1&2 -1, 3 – 2, 4 – 3. 1&2 -1, 3 – 2, 4 – 3.
• Integration of b-bg is abundantly documented with origin, page number, even symptom Integration of b-bg is abundantly documented with origin, page number, even symptom
number ( for bg2 ).number ( for bg2 ).
• Every addition is labeled with author reference.Every addition is labeled with author reference.
• Source information integrated with at most care.Source information integrated with at most care.
- 448,000 notes with source information- 448,000 notes with source information
- in print, it alone amounted to 21,480 pages using courrier - in print, it alone amounted to 21,480 pages using courrier font 10.font 10.
• Thus it is called ‘Thus it is called ‘The Source RepertoryThe Source Repertory’.’.
• b-bg repertories are available as separate repertories.b-bg repertories are available as separate repertories.
• Other Repertories seperately available :Other Repertories seperately available :
Boericke RepertoryBoericke Repertory
Clarke – Clinical repertory.Clarke – Clinical repertory.
Phatak S. R. – Concise repertory.Phatak S. R. – Concise repertory.
Roberts H. – Sensation as if.Roberts H. – Sensation as if.
Ward J. – Sensation as if.Ward J. – Sensation as if.
Roger van Zandvoort (RADAR 9).Roger van Zandvoort (RADAR 9).
• Boericke & Phatak are also integrated.Boericke & Phatak are also integrated.
• Other repertories will be integrated later (except Roger van Other repertories will be integrated later (except Roger van Zandvoort).Zandvoort).
• Vision to Vision to synthesisesynthesise all homoeopathic information such as all homoeopathic information such as repertories into one repertories into one
work.work.
Sorting of symptomsSorting of symptoms
SideSide
TimeTime
ModalityModality
ExtensionExtension
LocalisationLocalisation
Description of painDescription of pain
New concepts New concepts
4 New concept chapters – physical, mental, paediatric & latent psora.4 New concept chapters – physical, mental, paediatric & latent psora.
Physical symptoms (Roger)Physical symptoms (Roger)
eg : Headache related to weather, to cold air to emotions ..eg : Headache related to weather, to cold air to emotions ..
Mind into practical categoriesMind into practical categories
( Dorin Dragos) Thinking : increased, decreased, difficult .. ( Dorin Dragos) Thinking : increased, decreased, difficult ..
Roberto Petrucci (Italy) – more than 2,900 children symptoms Roberto Petrucci (Italy) – more than 2,900 children symptoms into meaningful into meaningful
categoriescategories
(Dentition, Infectious disease, Development .. )(Dentition, Infectious disease, Development .. )
Hahnemann in Chronic disease – latent psora.Hahnemann in Chronic disease – latent psora.
Isidre Lara collected these for each chapter.Isidre Lara collected these for each chapter.
New Families Repertory 2.1New Families Repertory 2.1
Offers more than 4,000 families.Offers more than 4,000 families.
Upgraded by Will Taylor.Upgraded by Will Taylor.
Mineral, plant & animal kingdoms are divided into 455Mineral, plant & animal kingdoms are divided into 455 families.families.
Periodic table contains 175 families.Periodic table contains 175 families.
Others include :Others include :
Boenninghausen’s concordance, Bowel nosodes related remedies, Dorsci’s Diathesis & Boenninghausen’s concordance, Bowel nosodes related remedies, Dorsci’s Diathesis &
Notions, Families according to 5 elements, Miasms, Nosodes, related remedies .. Notions, Families according to 5 elements, Miasms, Nosodes, related remedies ..
In Preference chapter, user can create own families. In Preference chapter, user can create own families.
New information in Synthesis 9New information in Synthesis 9
Introduction & Mind sections of Boericke’s Materia Medica.Introduction & Mind sections of Boericke’s Materia Medica.
New clinical information from Andre Saine (Canada).New clinical information from Andre Saine (Canada).
Additions on basis of “Clinical Observation of Children’s Additions on basis of “Clinical Observation of Children’s Remedies” by Remedies” by
Farokh Master.Farokh Master.
Remedies described in Julian’s “ Materia Medica of Remedies described in Julian’s “ Materia Medica of Nosodes”.Nosodes”.
MagnetsMagnets introduced by Boenninghausen. introduced by Boenninghausen.
More information about remedies – 197 remedies contain More information about remedies – 197 remedies contain more than 50% more than 50%
extra information compared to 8.1V.extra information compared to 8.1V.
161 remedies contain more than 50% extra information 161 remedies contain more than 50% extra information compared to 9.0 version.compared to 9.0 version.
The printed versionThe printed version
• Similar to book version 8.1Similar to book version 8.1
• Sticks to one volume concept of repertory.Sticks to one volume concept of repertory.
• Information per page is condensed to maximum (as in French Information per page is condensed to maximum (as in French Synthesis 8.1).Synthesis 8.1).
• Larger paper size of English Synthesis 8.1Larger paper size of English Synthesis 8.1
• Includes catalogue of remedies and authors.Includes catalogue of remedies and authors.
• Full Synthesis View printed to differentiate information.Full Synthesis View printed to differentiate information.
Footers indicateFooters indicate
Down arrow following remedy – copied from similar Down arrow following remedy – copied from similar subrubric.subrubric.
Black dot following remedy – added because of a more Black dot following remedy – added because of a more recent recent or lesser known or lesser known
author.author.
Asterisk * following remedy – if more authors confirm its presence.Asterisk * following remedy – if more authors confirm its presence.
Remedy surrounded by square brackets at the end of the rubric – hypothetical remedies, Remedy surrounded by square brackets at the end of the rubric – hypothetical remedies,
not confirmed by other authors.not confirmed by other authors.
o Remedies without bracket & dots are more classical.Remedies without bracket & dots are more classical.
