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Q&A – Banerji Protocol

Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH

November 10th, 2014  |  137 Comments

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137 thoughts on “Q&A – Banerji Protocol”

  1. S.L. Soltes says:

    Hi there, Joette,






  3. Renee says:

    Hi Joette!



  4. TrulyJen says:




  5. Barbara says:

    Dear Joette,





      1. Saskia says:

        “Once you learn the Banergi Protocols, you ask yourself why you would bother taking a classical case.” “we can use the pathology name instead of generals, modalities and specifics.”

        This leaves me feeling stuck and less hopeful. I’m pretty sure my diagnosis of fibromyalgia was a default name so I could be treated by the allopathic insurance system. I do have some typical fibro symptoms (hyper-reactivity and hyper-sensitivity, for example.) But in 30 years, the syndrome has been very transient, moving from one part of my body to another and has presented in several forms.

        It may be a legacy of herpes zoster virus or even of Roseola. Currently, part of it fits a subcategory of achalasia, type III, but in addition to my esophagus, it also involves my throat and rectum, which fall outside the scope of achalasia.

        I also have an unstable spine which began occurring around the same time as the throat symptoms which were the first in the alimentary canal problem.

        And I have long-standing chemical sensitivities probably from ether as anaestesia for a tonsilectomy (age 5) .

        I have seen an allopathic specialist for the original swallowing problem, but was not diagnosed. Based on my subjective experience and 30 years of adjusting to an ever-changing physical landscape of muscular problems, and my Nursing knowledge base, I’m pretty sure it is the same disease, which may or may not be “fibromyalgia.”

        Before I found you, Joette, and the Banerji protocols, I was exploring on the ABChomeopathy site. I found a remedy which, when I read about it, described it’s mechanism as working in the spine to regulate the body’s functions. That felt like it fit, because peristalsis seems to be spastic, that is, erratic, my swallowing function also is erratic and the problem includes 3 locales in the alimentary canal. I then began looking for an experienced homeopath because I felt out of my league in self-medicating. That brought me here and to the Banerji Protocols which I now own and have been reading. I see an achalasia protocol, but as I mentioned, my symptoms are not limited to achalasia. And there is no protocol listed for herpes-or-varicella zoster. (Not that I am sure that is the basis for the syndrome.)

        If this has been too much info, I apologize. It’s, an effort to illustrate my question about whether the complexity of my problem (or problems) makes it unlikely that Banerji Protocols could be helpful. How does Banerji process syndromes when the diagnosis is only partial? Thank you!

        1. Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH says:

          The case is not as complex as you think. Use the medicine for the condition that’s presenting instead of the potential cause. Dig about as to the potential etiology only if the most obvious concern can’t be aided with the chosen medicine.
          These questions are best answered by diving a little deeper and joining a Gateway to Homeopathy Study Group. It’s there that you’ll learn how to decipher what is important and what isn’t.

      2. H says:

        Hi Joette,
        Can you state each of the 3 Banerji Protocols and the potencies and for all and when each protocol applies and what population it is indicative of?
        Like for example: For healthy vs non-healthy vs hypersensitives to remedies so remedies/potency must be chosen carefully as such are more sensitive.

        For example you said the 1st protocol applies to 80% of the population as it works well for them.

        Can you elaborate and be specific about the potencies that are used for each population of each of the 3 protocols and how to apply them for that specific population for which the protocol is called for. Not everyone can do the 1st protocol as you have pointed out.

        Thank You Joette I look forward to your reply

        1. Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH says:

          You might want to purchase the book ” The Banerji Protocols” where it’s fleshed out.
          Then join one of my Gateway to Homeopathy study groups.

  6. Bernadette says:





  7. Amelia says:

    Hi Joette

    Thanks and Regards



      I’m not familiar with Dr. Vijayakar.

      1. Amelia says:




  8. Sharon says:

    Hello Joette,









    3. Linda says:


  9. Severine says:


    Thank you!



      1. Severine says:




          1. Severine says:

            Ok, thank you for your input.


    1. susan says:



        Help with what condition?

  11. Reed says:










      Sounds like Someone is trying to scare you.

        I wish I was brave like YOU.




  15. sunil manik says:




  16. Sandy says:




      1. Lena says:

        Joette, would you please say something about potencies regarding safety, suppression, etc? Many people seem to be afraid of the 200c. In working with my own chronics, I have found that 200s barely scratch the surface and I have to go to a 1m or 10m just to get a reaction. My first book on homeopathy was Ton Jansen’s Homeopathic Detox Protocol, where he encourages practitioners to have no fear of high potencies in repeated doses (such as a 10m twice a week).

        I don’t think I would be getting anywhere if I was afraid of high potencies.

        Honestly, do you think that people are taking wild risks with their health if they administer a 1m or 10m and see great improvement? How critical is the concept of the “minimum dose”?

        I have seen very positive responses in myself to Nat mur 10m, while Nat mur 200 does NOTHING.

        Had I only taken the 200, I would have despaired of it being the right remedy.

        So, just how fearful should we be of high potencies, of suppression, of creating an “irreversible overdose”, as someone else asked, but was not answered?

        If we are going to take responsibility for our own health, we need answers to questions like these.

        What is the lesser of two evils, the risk associated with high potency homeopathy, or just giving up and popping an Advil?

        1. Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH says:

          Are you sure you’re following Joette Calabrese? You seem to be confused about what I teach.
          Indeed, I’m delighted that you have good results with high potencies.
          I’m delighted when I do too!

          And who’s Anna?

  17. Anna says:




      1. Anna says:



          Keep notes? You mean like your classical homeopath?
          Not exactly.

          1. Laura says:

            Outstanding reply, Joette! I laughed out loud! 🤣

          2. Lena says:

            You never answered Anna’s question. You report that the Banerjis have a large staff and have collated lots of data, but have they used that data to check whether their treatments have created chronic health problems for their patients?

            Honestly, I have not been afraid to experiment with high potencies on myself. But am I being naive?

            If high potencies are risky, if there’s no room for trial and error, especially for someone who doesn’t have thousands of dollars to pay out of pocket for supporting advice, then we basically have to fall back on naturopathy and functional medicine, since: 1. Allopathic medicine doesn’t work, 2. Taking a single dose of 30c and waiting months to see what happens doesn’t work. Certainly not in my case.

            I suspect that modern people don’t respond to lower potencies like people did 200 years ago because of our more “toxic” modern environment, but that is purely speculation.

            And frankly, at the risk of sounding insensitive, which is the farthest thing from my intention, what are we to make of the fact that Pratip Banerji passed in his mid 50s? Is that a result of illnesses that were suppressed in his childhood by homeopathy, or unforeseen side effects of an imperfectly matched remedy? I would certainly like to believe not, but surely there must be a way to put these concerns to bed that is more definitive than saying “the Banerji clinic has been around for 130 years”. Yeah, allopathic medicine has been around a lot longer than that, and look at what it has done!

            So, it would be very helpful to hear a direct answer to Anna’s question.

            I am sincerely begging for some greater clarity on this issue.

            And no, I do not want to make anyone afraid of homeopathy. I want to dispel fears more conclusively so that hopefully we can all approach homeopathy with greater confidence.

            And if the answer to Anna’s question is, Well, we truly don’t know, proceed at your own risk, then at least we are aware that we are taking a bit of a gamble and we can choose whether we want to side with the unknown risks of high potency homeopathy over the certain (and terrifying) risks of allopathic medicine.

  18. Mary says:




  19. Angie says:




  20. Angie says:



      Good choice.

  21. varaprada says:



      Its on Amazon.

      1. Mary Herman says:


      2. Mary Herman says:



          There’s no specific protocol, but nothing lower than 200C.

          1. Mary Herman says:



            Whip lash is more likely addressed by Rhus tox.

  22. marita says:




  23. marita says:



      You just described the way I present my courses.




  24. Marita Leppänen says:

    Ok, it is true, yes, Thank you Joette!

  25. Dana Tavares says:




  26. Valita Stabler says:


    Thanks for any help!


      It means mother tincture.

  27. Shakhnoza says:

    Won’t long term taking cause proving?



  28. dawn says:

    does the banerji protocols book contain a protocol for parkinsons?

  29. dawnlilacs says:



      I know nothing about Dr. Parmal Banerji.

  30. tuneer says:

    can Thiosinomin help heal hypertrophic scar in my lower back?
    plz clarify


      Its action is on scarring regardless of its location.

  31. tuneer says:



      Thiosinominum does not cover inflammation of infection or edema.

  32. Aileen says:


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  34. Santa Pradhan says:

    Hi Joette,

    Thanking you in advance.



  35. Angela says:

    Bless you and your work!



      1. Angela says:


  36. Sarah says:



      The Banerji protocols are a wrap.

      1. Sarah says:

        I’m not sure I understand what you mean.



  37. S. RICHARD RAJ says:

    My most revered Dr.

  38. Sheri Youngquist says:




  39. Felicia says:


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  41. dr sanjay says:




  42. Kelley says:


  43. Rachel says:

    Mrs. Calabrese,







  44. Dr R S Choudhary says:




      I assume you have Dr. Prasanta Banerji’s book.

  46. Anne says:


    Thank you for your help – I’m a little confused.




  47. Anne says:




  48. SONIA says:




  49. Radha says:

    Thanks for the great help.

    Can one take more than one of the Banerji’s protocols during the same time?

    I mean, can one take the protocol for Acid reflux, and the protocol for parasites and the protocol for problems of the larynx all together, the same day? or, can one only use one protocol at a time, and when one disease is cleared up after a few months, only then does one start with the protocol of the second disease and so on…..?


      More than one may be used in the same schedule.

  50. Sonja says:

    If one takes the 1st line of medicines for about 2 months and there is no change and, one wants to start with the 2nd line of medicines, then, can one start with the new protocol right away, or, does one need to slowly decrease the 1st line remedies over a few days/weeks first, before starting the 2nd line? also, is it necessary to give the antidote Camphor 200 every time one changes a new protocol or medicine? thank you


      1st, make certain there is absolutely no improvement at all; not even an improvement you might not have expected, before moving on. You must know what you’re looking for.
      Any time a medicine proves to be of no value, it’s simply halted.

  51. Sonja says:

    Thanks a lot Joette for the reply. so, even though the medicine was taken for 2 months 2D, it is simply stopped and the new medicine is started? there won’t be any side effects or something like that, of the abrupt stop?


      We don’t observe side effects from homeopathic medicines.

  52. Sonja says:

    The Banerji protocol for Acid reflux is Lycopdium200c+Iris Versicolor200c.
    I have these medicines in liquid form but separate. Can I mix both of these medicines together in a bit of distilled water, OR, does that combination has to be mixed by a homeopathic pharmacy only.


      My experience is that whether it’s mixed by a pharmacy or at home, protocols act if well chosen.

  53. Sonja says:

    In the Banerji protocol it says to use Iris versicolor in liquid form. Does this always mean that this is either the spray or drops “liquid form” that contains alcohol? or, can I simply use the pellets and dissolve them in pure water to get a liquid form? I am very sensitive to even a small amount of alcohol, so I just wanted to know if dissolving pellets is also ok


      I prefer to use the liquid product directly from the pharmacy (OHM Pharma). Having said this some have reported that making it in water acts.

  54. Sangrita says:

    Regarding the Banerji protocols. How much are mental/psychological symptoms taken into consideration. for example. the protocol for acidity in the book is nat phos + arsenicum album 3. after reading up in the materia medica about arsenicum album, according to Boericke, the patient “cannot bear the sight or smell of food” now this, totally contradicts my symptoms, as I am very hungry always and love to eat. My question then. regarding following the Banerji protocols, does one just go for the physical symptoms more, and ignores the mental ones? I am grateful for a reply. thank you

  55. Sangrita says:

    Regarding the Banerji protocols. How much are mental/psychological symptoms taken into consideration. for example. the protocol for acidity in the 2nd book is nat phos + arsenicum album 3.

    After reading up in the materia medica about arsenicum album, according to Boericke, the patient “cannot bear the sight or smell of food” now this, totally contradicts the symptoms, of the person, who is always hungry, yet has acidity.

    My question then. Do the Banerji’s give more importance to the physical symptoms, and disregard the mental ones? and, if we want to try out a remedy is it ok that mostly only the physical symptoms match?

  56. Susanne says:

    When taking the Banerji protocols, in your experience, it is possible having to take these protocols for up to 6 months or even longer (if there is always a steady but slow improvement) or, is this too long a time for the resolution of a long standing chronic problem.

    1. Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH says:

      Some conditions can take quite a long time to resolve.

  57. Khader says:

    Dear Joette

    Can I please know where can I find Dr. Banerjee protocols to learn?

    Also can you please give the protocol for depression and also how long can we take it….
    Thank you

    1. Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH says:

      Amazon carries Th Banerji Protocols book. It will be an important addition to your library and the protocol for depression is in it.

  58. Pamela says:

    Hi Joette,

    You mentioned OHM Pharma for homeopathic remedies, BUT they only sell to homeopaths, students, or patients of a homeopath! Where are we mothers amd other lay people to find remedies in 200c potencies? Boiron does not carry every remedy —- they don’t even carry remedies for the USA that they do sell in Canada and in Europe.

    This is my fear: soon the allopathic medical lobby will see to it that most single remecies are now to be considered “medication”, and will NO longer be available to the public! The fda has already made things difficult for homeopathic etailers. I fear more to come, and it is we, the lay person using homeop remedies, who will ne the loser! Not everyone can afford to pay for a homeopath. That is why I have researched and dabbled with homeopathy for the padt 20 years.

    So, where do wr NON professionals go to buy 200c potencies? Amazon sells a few brands, ut aside from Boiron’s limited variety, I am unsure of which other brands to trust.

    Thanks for the great info you share!

    1. Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH says:

      If you are a student of mine you may purchase from OHM.They carry the Banerji Protocols. But you may also purchase from Washington Homeopathics in W. Virginia, Helios in England, Hahnemann Pharmacy in CA.

      1. Pamela says:

        Thank you! Do you know anything about the homeop company URENUS? *etailer on Amazon* I enquired about a remedy they had listed on Amazon– I wanted to know the maker of the remedy. They did say it was HELIOS. As I had never heard of Urenus, I did not order the remedy. Is Urenus a company you know of/trust?

        1. RUTH COX says:

          I have ordered Urenus brand on Amazon myself for some that I needed, with v. good results. Obviously can’t be sure, but that is one anecdote.

  59. Pamela says:

    Hi Joette,

    In The Banerji Protocols book, where it lists Second Line Medicines — If there are many remedy “bullet points” listed in that section, do you take ALL of them?

    Or are you to choose just one bullet-pointed remedy pairing? I ask because there seem to be many more bullet-point remedies listed in the Second Line (and 3rd line) categories vs how many remedies are listed under the 1st line categories. (I did also just now notice that some 1st Line Med categories also have more than one bullet pointed remedy pairing listed. SO…..I am going to assume then that you are to take everything listed “in the category”. Right?

    1. Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH says:

      I urge you to read the book particularly the beginning that explains how this is done.

  60. Megan Metzler says:

    Hello, I am wondering if anyone has read the Additional
    Banerji Protocols from the Clinic book? In it on page 60 under skin cancer next to the medicine antimonium crudum 200 C the directions are listed as eAM. Would that read as every alternate month? I’m asking because it’s not listed under the abbreviations. And I’ve never seen it in any other directions in their books listed that way. Or is it a typo that meant to read eAD, every alternate day? I am in need of this protocol and want to make sure it is correct before proceedings. Anyone have any thoughts?

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