Kishore Card Repertory –

Author and Full Name

• Author: :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Full name of repertory: Kishore Card Repertory

Publication and Editions

1st Edition – 1959

• Total cards: 2500
• Introduction by: Dr. J. N. Majumdar

2nd Edition – 1967

• Total cards: 10,500
• Total medicines: 680

3rd Edition – 1987

Introduction

• A very useful and practical card repertory.
• Mainly based on :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
• Useful in cases having clear mental symptoms, physical generals, and particulars.
• It attempts to substitute both :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} and Kent repertory.

Structure of a Card

• Each card contains 80 vertical columns numbered from 1 to 80.
• From top to bottom, there are about 10 to 12 horizontal rows.
• Columns contain numbers like 1–80, 123, 456, 6789.
• Each column has a rubric written at the top.
• Every rubric has a specific number written before it.
• This rubric number is also punched in the first four columns.
• Punched holes are scattered across the card.
• These punched numbers correspond to medicine numbers.
• Medicine names are found by referring to the Index to Kishore Cards.

Working Method

• Selected rubric cards are stacked together.
• Light is passed through the stacked cards.
• Common punched holes indicate medicines common to all selected rubrics.
• These medicines are then referred to the index for names.

Advantages

• Many rubrics from Boenninghausen repertory are included.
• Rubrics and cards are arranged alphabetically.
• Evaluation of medicines can be done at one glance.
• New remedies and rubrics added from :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
• Saves time and requires less manual work.
• Useful for combined Kentian and Boenninghausen methods.

Disadvantages

• Very bulky and occupies a lot of space.
• All commonly used daily practice rubrics are not available.
• Prior knowledge of rubric numbers is necessary.
• Largely replaced by computer repertories.
• No grading of medicines is provided.

Additional Key Points

• Total medicines in later editions are around 680.
• Best suited for practitioners seeking balance between generals and particulars.
• Historically important as a mechanical aid for quick repertorization before computer software.