The Homeopathic Medical Repertory by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND has become one of the most trusted and widely used repertories in modern homeopathy. Unlike older repertories, Murphy’s work is highly practical, user-friendly, and clinically oriented. It bridges the gap between the classical foundation of repertorization and the demands of present-day clinical practice.
📖 Publication Timeline
First Edition (1993): Contained 67 chapters.
First Indian Edition (1994): Adapted for Indian practitioners and students.
Second Edition (1996): Added three new chapters – Constitution, Diseases, and Headache.
Second Indian Edition (2002): Broader acceptance and circulation across India.
Murphy continuously refined the repertory, adding depth and practical clinical rubrics in every edition.
🔎 Remedy Gradations & Structure
Alphabetical repertory – makes searching rubrics quick and efficient.
Four gradations of remedies:
- BOLD CAPITAL
- Bold
- Italics
- Roman (ordinary)
Total remedies: 1602
Built from 55 authentic sources, ensuring reliability.
📊 Expansion Compared to Kent
More than 40,000 new rubrics added.
Around 200,000 additions across chapters.
Vast inclusion of clinical rubrics relevant to modern disease conditions.
🧾 Chapter Organization
Murphy introduced several improvements to Kent’s structure:
Missing chapters compared to Kent: Expectoration, Prostate Gland, Urethra.
Kent’s Extremities chapter is divided into 12 separate sections for clarity.
Unique new chapters:
Children
Toxicity
Emergency
These additions are especially helpful for practitioners managing acute, pediatric, and toxicological cases.
🌟 Key Features That Make Murphy’s Repertory Stand Out
Alphabetical layout makes it simple and time-saving.
Combines classical rubrics with modern clinical terminology.
Includes useful additions like Constitution, Disease, and Headache.
Excellent for acute, chronic, paediatric, and emergency cases.
Serves as a bridge between Kent’s repertory and the needs of modern clinical practice.
✅ Why Every Homeopath Should Own This Repertory
Dr. Robin Murphy’s repertory is not just another reference book – it is a clinical companion. With its expanded rubrics, modern chapters, and clear layout, it remains indispensable for:
Undergraduate & postgraduate students of homeopathy
Academicians and teachers
Practitioners dealing with diverse clinical scenarios
Physicians needing quick and practical clinical rubrics
