STRYCHNINUM PURUM 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
STRYCHNINUM PURUM
(Alkaloid of Nux Vomica)
Stry.
Primarily, it stimulates motor centers and spinal reflexes. Homeopathic use for muscle spasms, cramps due to spinal reflex excitability, and bladder spasms. Enhances central nervous system activity, mental sharpness, and sensory acuity. Increases respiration and reflex activity. Causes muscle stiffness in face and neck, opisthotonos, and tetanic convulsions. Muscles relax between episodes but worsen with touch, sound, or odor. More directly affects the spinal cord than Nux-v, less effective for visceral issues. Causes tetanus and explosive nervousness. Pain and sensations appear suddenly and recur intermittently.
Head: Restless, overly irritable. Full, bursting headache with eye heat. Vertigo with ear roaring. Jerking head forward. Sore, itchy scalp.
Eyes: Hot, painful, protruding, staring. Dilated pupils. Sparks before eyes. Spasmodic eye muscle contractions; trembling lids.
Ears: Acute hearing; burning, itching, and roaring.
Face: Pale, anxious, livid. Stiff jaw, lower jaw closed spasmodically.
Throat: Dry, contracted, sensation of a lump. Difficulty swallowing. Burning along esophagus with esophageal spasms. Violent itching in mouth roof.
Stomach: Constant retching, violent vomiting, pregnancy nausea.
Abdomen: Sharp abdominal pain, gripping bowel pain.
Rectum: Involuntary feces discharge during spasms, obstinate constipation.
Female: Increased desire for sex. Any touch causes voluptuous sensation.
Respiratory: Laryngeal muscle spasm, excessive dyspnea. Sharp chest pain. Persistent cough post-influenza.
Back: Cervical muscle rigidity, sharp nape and spine pain. Stiff back, violent spinal jerks, icy spine sensation.
Extremities: Stiff limbs, rheumatic joints, jerking, twitching, and trembling. Tetanic convulsions, opisthotonos. Spasms from minimal touch or movement. Muscle shocks, cramp-like pains.
Fever: Cold spine chills, sweating on head and chest, cold lower extremities.
Skin: Itching all over, especially nose. Icy spine sensation.
Modalities: Worse in the morning, with touch, noise, motion, after meals. Better lying on back.
Relationship: Compare with Eucalyptus globulus (neutralizes ill effects of Stry), Strychninum arsenicosum (paresis in aged, relaxed muscles; chronic diarrhea; compensatory heart hypertrophy; marked dyspnea on lying down; edema; diabetes), Strychnini et ferri citras (chlorotic and paralytic conditions; dyspepsia), Strychninum nitricum (removes alcohol craving), Strychninum sulphuricum (gastric atony), Strychninum valerianicum (brain exhaustion).
Non-homeopathic Uses: In paralysis, doses range from 1/50 to 1/20 grain, thrice daily. For those under twelve, use 1/50 to 1/200 grain. Hypodermically, Stry. arrests progressive muscular atrophy, stimulates respiratory centers, and aids in pneumonia. An antidote for chloroform and gas asphyxia and early opium poisoning. Dose: 1/100 to 1/60 grain every three hours.
Dose: Third to thirtieth potency.
SYMPTOMS OF STRYCHNINUM PURUM
Head:
Restlessness
Over irritability
Full, bursting headache with heat in the eyes
Vertigo with roaring in ears
Jerking of the head forward
Sore and itchy scalp
Eyes:
Hot, painful, protruding, staring
Dilated pupils
Sparks before eyes
Spasmodic contraction of ocular muscles
Trembling of eyelids
Ears:
Acute hearing
Burning, itching, and roaring
Face:
Pale, anxious, livid appearance
Stiffened jaws, lower jaw spasmodically closed
Throat:
Dry and contracted
Sensation of a lump
Difficulty swallowing
Burning sensation along the esophagus with spasms
Violent itching in the roof of the mouth
Stomach:
Constant retching
Violent vomiting
Nausea of pregnancy
Abdomen:
Sharp pain in abdominal muscles
Gripping pain in the bowels
Rectum:
Involuntary discharge of feces during spasms
Very obstinate constipation
Female:
Increased desire for coitus
Voluptuous sensation from any touch
Respiratory:
Spasm of muscles around the larynx
Excessive dyspnea
Sharp, contractive chest pains
Persistent cough, recurring after influenza
Back:
Rigidity of cervical muscles
Sharp pains in the nape and down the spine
Stiff back
Violent jerks in the spinal column
Icy sensation down the spine
Extremities:
Stiff limbs
Rheumatism with stiff joints
Violent jerking, twitching, and trembling
Tetanic convulsions and opisthotonos
Spasms provoked by slightest touch or movement
Muscle shocks and cramp-like pains
Fever:
Cold chills flowing down the spine
Perspiration streaming down head and chest
Cold lower extremities
Skin:
Itching over the whole body, especially nose
Icy sensation down the spine
Modalities:
Worse in the morning
Worse with touch, noise, motion, and after meals
Better lying on the back
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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