"The committee has taken into consideration and appreciated your contributions as a homeopathic professional, your patient care services… your performance, sincerity, dedication,” noted the citation to the Dr B. Aruna Memorial Award for Best Woman Homeopath awarded to Dr Parinaz Humranwala by the Dr Mahendra Singh Memorial Trust on March 2, 2025 in Calcutta. A letter dated January 28, conveying the news stated, "A pan-India search committee was formed to finalize the nominees” for this award.
The Dadar based homeopath, who has completed over 37 years of private practice in the city, has been mentor, educator and counselor to students in India and abroad. Her extensively researched software, the first in the world, TEMPRAZ — the expert system, was developed after 10 years of pioneering research in temperament based homeopathic treatment methodologies.
Having received awards galore, Humranwala is a "thought leader in homeopathy” because of her clinical practice, academic mentorship, and as an author on the subject. She has participated in seminars in India and abroad and conducted webinars for students, practitioners and medical professionals.
Dr Parinaz Humranwala: "thought leader in homeopathy”
In response to Parsiana’s queries on the relevance of homeopathy today and why one should opt for it over allopathy, Humranwala responded, "Homeopathy has a broad scope of treatment, addressing a wide range of diseases by focusing on the individual as a whole rather than just isolated symptoms. For example if you have a headache, conventional medicine says, ‘You have a headache, therefore you are sick,’ while homeopathy says, ‘You are sick, therefore you have a headache.’ This fundamental difference allows homeopathy to provide long-term healing rather than just temporary relief.”
Humranwala elaborated further, "Conventional medicine, primarily targets specific symptoms and treats ailments in isolation. In contrast, homeopathy takes a holistic approach, considering the interconnectedness of the mind, and body, and emotions to promote overall well-being and lasting healing. With increasing lifestyle diseases, drug resistance, and rising healthcare cost, homeopathy, which is safe, effective, and has a personalized approach, makes it more relevant than ever. People are moving towards natural healing, and homeopathy provides a scientifically backed, side-effects free, alternative to conventional medicine.”