LACHNANTES TINCTORIA Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
LACHNANTES TINCTORIA
(Spirit Weed)
Lachn.
Affects head, chest, and circulation. Feels like the bridge of the nose is pinched. Useful for torticollis and rheumatic neck symptoms. Treats tuberculosis in light-skinned people, both in early and established chest cases with severe coldness. Encourages talkativeness and speech-making.
Head: Right-sided pain extending to the jaw; head feels enlarged; worsens with noise. Painful scalp. Sleeplessness. Red, circumscribed cheeks; scalp feels sore, hair feels like it’s standing on end; burning in palms and soles. Pinched feeling at the bridge of the nose.
Chest: Sensation of heat, bubbling, and boiling around the heart, rising to the head.
Back: Chilliness between the shoulder blades; pain and stiffness. Neck drawn to one side during sore throat. Rheumatism (spondylosis) of the neck. Neck stiffness. Pain in the nape, as if dislocated.
Skin: Body icy cold; yellow face; tendency to sweat.
Relationship: Compare with Dulc., Bry., Puls., and Fel. (pain and tension in the nape of the neck).
Dose: Third potency. Tincture in phthisis, unit doses once or twice a week, or three drops every four hours.
SYMPTOMS OF LACHNANTES TINCTORIA
Head:
Right-sided pain extending to the jaw.
Enlarged head feeling.
Worse with noise.
Painful scalp.
Sleeplessness.
Red, circumscribed cheeks.
Sore scalp, as if hair is standing on end.
Burning in palms and soles.
Pinched feeling at the bridge of the nose.
Chest:
Sensation of heat, bubbling, and boiling around the heart, rising to the head.
Back:
Chilliness between the shoulder blades.
Pain and stiffness.
Neck drawn to one side during a sore throat.
Rheumatism (spondylosis) of the neck.
Neck stiffness.
Pain in the nape, as if dislocated.
Skin:
Icy cold body.
Yellow face.
Tendency to sweat.
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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