ASTERIAS RUBENS Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
Red Starfish (Asterias rubens) is a remedy for sycotic diathesis, particularly suited to those with a flabby, lymphatic constitution and a red face. It addresses lancinating pains and nervous disturbances including neuralgias, chorea, and hysteria. Notably, it has shown influence over cancerous diseases, particularly breast cancer. Individuals may experience excitement in both sexes.
Head: Sensitivity to contradiction, brain shocks, throbbing, and heat sensation as if surrounded by hot air.
Face: Red complexion, pimples around the nose, chin, and mouth, especially common during adolescence.
Stool: Constipation with ineffectual desire, stool resembling olives, or watery brown diarrhea gushing out forcefully.
Female: Relief of colic and other discomforts with the onset of menstruation. Swollen and painful breasts, particularly the left side, with pain radiating to the scapulae and left arm. Sexual excitement accompanied by nervous agitation.
Chest: Swollen and indurated breasts (mastitis), neuralgia affecting the left breast and arm, pain under the sternum and in the precordial muscles. Sensation of the left breast being pulled inward with pain extending to the inner arm and little finger. Numbness in the left hand and fingers. Effective for breast cancer, even in the ulcerative stage, with acute lancinating pain. Swollen, hard, and knotted axillary glands.
Nervous System: Unsteady gait, muscle disobedience, epilepsy preceded by body-wide twitching.
Skin: Lack of pliability and elasticity, itchy spots, ulcers with fetid discharge, acne, psoriasis, and herpes zoster predominantly on the left arm and chest. Enlarged axillary glands worsened by night and damp weather.
Worsened by: Coffee, nighttime, cold damp weather, left side.
Antidotes: Plumbum, Zinc.
Comparison: Conium, Carbo vegetabilis, Arsenicum, Conium, Bromium.
Incompatible: Nux vomica, Coffee.
Dose: Sixth potency.
SYMPTOMS OF ASTERIAS RUBENS
Head Symptoms:
Sensitivity to contradiction.
Brain shocks.
Throbbing sensation.
Feeling of heat as if surrounded by hot air.
Face Symptoms:
Red complexion.
Pimples around the nose, chin, and mouth.
Pimples tendency during adolescence.
Stool Symptoms:
Constipation with ineffective urge.
Stool resembling olives.
Watery brown diarrhea, gushing out forcefully.
Female Symptoms:
Relief of colic and discomfort with menstruation.
Swollen and painful breasts, especially the left side.
Pain radiating to the scapulae and left arm.
Sexual excitement accompanied by nervous agitation.
Chest Symptoms:
Swollen and indurated breasts (mastitis).
Neuralgia affecting the left breast and arm.
Pain under the sternum and in precordial muscles.
Sensation of the left breast being pulled inward.
Pain extending to the inner arm and little finger.
Numbness in the left hand and fingers.
Effective for breast cancer, even in the ulcerative stage.
Swollen, hard, and knotted axillary glands.
Nervous System Symptoms:
Unsteady gait.
Muscle disobedience.
Epilepsy preceded by body-wide twitching.
Skin Symptoms:
Lack of pliability and elasticity.
Itchy spots.
Ulcers with fetid discharge.
Acne.
Psoriasis and herpes zoster predominantly on the left arm and chest.
Enlarged axillary glands worsened by night and damp weather.
Aggravations:
Aggravated by coffee, nighttime, cold damp weather, and the left side.
Antidotes:
Plumbum, Zinc.
Comparison:
Conium, Carbo vegetabilis, Arsenicum, Conium, Bromium.
Incompatibility:
Nux vomica, Coffee.
Dose:
Sixth potency.
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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