MEPHITIS PUTORIUS 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
MEPHITIS PUTORIUS
(Skunk)
Meph.
A great medicine for whooping cough, best in lower dilutions from 1x to 3x. Suffocative feeling, asthmatic paroxysms, spasmodic cough; violent cough seems life-threatening. Child must be raised up, turns blue (cyanosed), cannot exhale. Mucus rales in upper chest. Patient wants to bathe in ice cold water.
Mind: Excited, full of fancies. Cannot sleep or work.
Eyes: Pain from overexertion; blur; can’t distinguish letters; conjunctiva red; eyes hot and painful (conjunctivitis).
Mouth: Painful jerks in the root of the teeth. Bloated face. Coppery taste, like after eating onions.
Respiratory: Sudden contraction of the glottis (laryngismus), when drinking or talking. Food goes down the wrong way. False croup; cannot exhale. Spasmodic and whooping cough. Few paroxysms during daytime, many at night, with vomiting after eating. Asthma, like inhaling sulfur; cough from talking; hollow, deep, with rawness, hoarseness, and chest pain. Violent spasmodic cough, worse at night.
Sleep: Wakes at night with a rush of blood to lower legs. Vivid dreams of water, fire, etc.
Relationship: Compare: Dros., Cor-r., Stict.
Dose: First to third potency. Has a very short action.
SYMPTOMS OF MEPHITIS PUTORIUS
Mind:
Excitable, full of fancies.
Inability to sleep or work.
Eyes:
Pain from overexertion, blurred vision, difficulty distinguishing letters.
Red, hot, and painful conjunctiva (conjunctivitis).
Mouth:
Painful jerks in the roots of the teeth.
Bloated face and coppery taste, similar to eating onions.
Respiratory:
Sudden glottis contraction (laryngismus) while drinking or talking, causing food to go down the wrong way.
Symptoms include false croup, inability to exhale, spasmodic and whooping cough, especially at night, often leading to vomiting after eating.
Asthma with symptoms resembling sulphur inhalation; cough triggered by talking; deep, hollow cough with rawness, hoarseness, and chest pain; worsens at night.
Sleep:
Wakes at night with blood rushing to the lower legs.
Vivid dreams involving water and fire.
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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