RHUS VENENATA Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
RHUS VENENATA
(Poison Elder)
Rhus-v.
Skin Symptoms: Very severe.
Mind: Deep melancholy, no will to live, and a gloomy outlook.
Head: Heavy frontal headache, worsens with walking or stooping.
Eyes: Eyes nearly closed due to significant swelling of the lids.
Ears: Inflammation (otitis).
Nose: Red and shiny, with a swollen face, especially under the right eye.
Mouth: Red tongue tip, fissured in the center, with vesicles on the underside.
Abdomen: Profuse, watery, white stools at 4 a.m., accompanied by colicky pains and forceful expulsion. Pain in the lower abdomen before each stool.
Extremities: Paralytic sensation in the right arm, especially the wrist, extending to the fingers. Paraplegia.
Skin: Itching relieved by hot water (chilblains), vesicles (herpes), erysipelas with dark red skin, erythema nodosum with nighttime itching, and pain in long bones.
Relationship: Antidote: Clem. The California Poison Oak (Rhus diversiloba) is identical and serves as an antidote to Rad-br. and follows it well. Compare: Anac.
Dose: Sixth to thirtieth potency.
SYMPTOMS OF RHUS VENENATA
Mind:
Deep melancholy
No will to live
Gloomy outlook
Head:
Heavy frontal headache, worse with walking or stooping
Eyes:
Significant swelling of the eyelids, causing eyes to be nearly closed
Ears:
Inflammation (otitis)
Nose:
Red and shiny nose
Swollen face, especially under the right eye
Mouth:
Red tip of the tongue
Fissured tongue in the center
Vesicles on the underside of the tongue
Abdomen:
Profuse, watery, white stools at 4 a.m.
Colicky pains with forceful stool expulsion
Pain in the lower abdomen before each stool
Extremities:
Paralytic sensation in the right arm, especially in the wrist and fingers
Paraplegia
Skin:
Itching relieved by hot water (chilblains)
Vesicles (herpes)
Erysipelas with dark red skin
Erythema nodosum with nighttime itching and pain in long bones
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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