SPIGELIA ANTHELMIA Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
SPIGELIA ANTHELMIA
(Pinkroot)
Spig.
Spig. is a key remedy for heart conditions like pericarditis due to its thorough documentation of both objective and subjective symptoms, confirmed by numerous cases (C. Hering). It has a strong affinity for the eyes, heart, and nervous system, particularly affecting neuralgia of the fifth facial nerve. It is well-suited for anemic, weak, rheumatic, and scrofulous individuals, with stabbing pains, heart issues, and neuralgia. There’s heightened sensitivity to touch, with cold sensations causing shudders. It’s useful for symptoms related to worms, with children often pointing to the navel as the most painful area (Gran., Nux-m.).
Mind: Fear of sharp objects like pins and needles.
Head: Pain beneath the frontal eminence and temples, extending to the eyes (Onos.); violent, throbbing pain on the left side, often affecting the left eye (migraine). Pain worsens when making a misstep and can feel like a band around the head (Carb ac., Cact., Gels.). Vertigo and heightened hearing sensitivity.
Eyes: Feel enlarged; pressing pain when moving them (glaucoma). Dilated pupils, light sensitivity, and rheumatic eye inflammation. Severe pain in and around the eyes, extending deep into the socket. Ciliary neuralgia and true neuritis.
Nose: Front of the nose is always dry, with discharge through the back. Chronic catarrh with post-nasal mucus drip.
Face: Facial neuralgia involving the eye, cheekbone, teeth, and temples. Pain worsens with stooping or touch and persists from morning to evening.
Mouth: Fissured, painful tongue. Tearing toothache, aggravated by eating and cold. Bad breath (halitosis) and foul taste.
Rectum: Itching, crawling sensations, with frequent but ineffective urges to stool. Presence of ascarides.
Heart: Intense palpitations with pain, worsened by movement. Recurring palpitations, often associated with bad breath. Weak, irregular pulse. Pericarditis with sharp pains, palpitations, and shortness of breath. Neuralgia extending to one or both arms. Angina pectoris. A craving for hot water, which brings relief. Rheumatic heart inflammation with a trembling pulse; entire left side feels sore. Shortness of breath, requiring lying on the right side with the head elevated.
Fever: Coldness with even slight movement.
Modalities: Worse with touch, motion, noise, turning, washing, or impact. Better lying on the right side with the head elevated and while inhaling deeply.
Relationship: Compare with Spigelia marylandica (maniacal excitement, bouts of laughing and crying, loud, erratic speech, vertigo, dilated pupils, congestion); Acon., Cact., Cimic., Arn. (Spig. is the chronic counterpart of Arn.); Cinnb. (supra-orbital pain); Naja, Spong. (heart conditions); Sabad., Teucr., Cina (worm-related symptoms).
Antidote: Puls.
Dose: Sixth to thirtieth potency for neuralgia; second to third potency for inflammation.
SYMPTOMS OF SPIGELIA ANTHELMIA
Mind:
Fear of sharp objects (pins, needles, etc.).
Head:
Pain under the frontal eminence and temples, extending to the eyes.
Left-sided migraine pain, throbbing and violent.
Pain worsened by missteps, feeling like a tight band around the head.
Vertigo and heightened hearing sensitivity.
Eyes:
Enlarged sensation, pressing pain when turning.
Dilated pupils, light sensitivity (photophobia).
Rheumatic eye inflammation, deep eye socket pain.
Ciliary neuralgia (true neuritis).
Nose:
Dryness in the front of the nose.
Post-nasal discharge with chronic catarrh.
Face:
Facial neuralgia affecting the eye, cheekbone, teeth, and temple.
Pain worsens with touch, stooping, and lasts from morning to evening.
Mouth:
Fissured, painful tongue.
Tearing toothache, worsened by eating and cold.
Bad breath (halitosis) and foul taste.
Rectum:
Itching, crawling sensations.
Frequent, ineffective urges to stool.
Presence of ascarides (intestinal worms).
Heart:
Intense palpitations and pain, aggravated by movement.
Weak, irregular pulse.
Sharp, stabbing pains in pericarditis.
Neuralgia spreading to one or both arms.
Angina pectoris and craving for hot water (brings relief).
Shortness of breath (dyspnea), needing to lie on the right side with head elevated.
Left-sided soreness in the chest.
Fever:
Chills with even slight movement.
Modalities:
Symptoms worsen with touch, motion, noise, turning, washing, or impact.
Symptoms improve when lying on the right side with the head elevated, and during deep inspiration.
selection of the potency
Individualization:
- Homeopathy is based on the principle of treating the individual, not just the disease. The unique symptoms and characteristics of the person are crucial in determining the most suitable potency.
Intensity of Symptoms:
- The intensity of the symptoms guides the choice of potency. If the symptoms are intense and acute, a lower potency (e.g., 6C, 30C) might be considered. For chronic conditions with less intensity, higher potencies (e.g., 200C, 1M) may be appropriate.
Sensitivity of the Patient:
- Some individuals are more sensitive to homeopathic remedies, while others may require higher potencies. The practitioner considers the patient’s sensitivity when selecting the potency.
Acute vs. Chronic Conditions:
- Lower potencies are often used for acute conditions, while higher potencies may be considered for chronic or long-standing issues.
Previous Response to Potencies:
- The patient’s response to previous homeopathic treatments helps guide the choice of potency. If a particular potency has been effective in the past, it may be repeated or adjusted as needed.
Vital Force and Susceptibility:
- Homeopathy views illness as a disturbance in the vital force. The practitioner assesses the patient’s overall vitality and susceptibility to determine the appropriate potency.
Aggravation or Amelioration:
- The direction of the symptom response (aggravation or amelioration) after taking a remedy can influence the choice of potency.
Miasmatic Considerations:
- In classical homeopathy, the concept of miasms (inherited disease tendencies) is considered. The practitioner take this into account when selecting the potency.
Practitioner Experience:
- The experience and preference of the homeopathic practitioner play a role. Some practitioners may have success with certain potencies based on their clinical experience.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not exceed the recommended dose by physician
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
- Maintain half an hour gap between food/drink/any other medicines and homoeopathic medicine
- Avoid any strong smell in the mouth while taking medicine e.g. camphor, garlic, onion, coffee, hing
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