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This remedy is also called Cimicifuga. It is extraordinarily effective
in women’s diseases , especially those comp licating pregnancy.
Normally, if during menstruation copious bleeding occurs, most
menstrual complaints cease automatic ally. But in the case of Actaea
Racemosa, the more the bleeding, the more is the pain and associated
discomfort. Sometimes, the symp toms continue even after the
cessation of the menstrual period. Actaea Racemosa is very useful for joint pains. The tissues hurt like
an abscess. There is a lightning type of pain in the muscles of the
neck and back , spreading in all directi ons. Rest relieves the
discomfort, while movement makes it worse. Cold and humidity
relieve the symptoms. In Actaea Racemosa, there is also shifting of
the disease from one part of the body to another, like Abrotinum.
Generally, the physical illnesses transform into mental illnesses. If the
physical illnesses in children are suppressed by some kind of
treatment, mental symptoms appear and can produce conditions like
hysteria. A sensitive girl of a touchy disposition will become totally
silent. If called in a loud voice, she will simply start crying. She
would be indifferent to th e rest of the world, and seem totally lost in
herself. In such a case, Actaea Racemosa is the best possible remedy. This remedy is deeply related to sadness. Grief and sorrow can result
in physical illnesses. Mental shock in sensitive women can result in
irregularity of the menstruation, joint pains or other physical
illnesses. M ental shock will make them fearful and superstitious.
They will not even like to take an y medicine in case it is mixed with
poison. If there is preponderance of suspicion in addition to other
symptoms, two doses of Actaea Racemosa can clear the symptom of
suspicion and make the patient well again. In Actaea Racemosa, there are symptoms of two apparently opposing
remedies. In some aspects, it is like Bryonia, and in another aspect,
like Rhus Tox. In Bryonia, it is movement, and in Rhus Tox, it is rest
which aggravates the discomfort. In Actaea Racemosa, the person
will feel discomfort on whatever side he or she lies. There would be twitching of the muscles. The headache is mostly behind the eyeballs
and the back of the head, which is relieved by pressure, but movement
makes the headache worse. The person feels dizzy and there is
heaviness in the head. The vision becomes dim. Engrossed deep in
studies, worry and bladder symptoms cause headache. Like Abrotinum, in Actaea Racemosa, constipation and diarrhoea
alternate with each other. There is severe pain in the stomach, which
gets better on bending forward. Due to pressure on the backbone and
over the reproductive organs, there is a tendency towards nausea and
vomiting. Young girls experience seve re vomiting during their first
pregnancy, which does not seem to be relieved by any medicine. In
such a case, one should study carefully the temperament of the patient
and the symptoms of the ailment before prescribing any remedy. If
the patient is of Actaea Racemosa type, then she would definitely get
better with Actaea Racemosa. In feeble-minded women, at the time of delivery, the labour pains,
instead of pushing down to facilita te the childbirth, scatter right and
left, causing spasms over the hips. This is the main feature of Actaea
Racemosa. Actaea Racemosa, when given in time, will normalise the
direction of labour pains and facilitate the childbirth. Caulophyllum is
another very important remedy at the time of child delivery. In
Caulophyllum, instead of pains bearing down, they scatter down
inside of the thighs and the mouth of the uterus does not open.
Sometimes, physicians and midwives try to alleviate this problem by
using ergot but instead this closes the mouth of the uterus tightly and
makes the woman suffer further. Unfortunately, some women die in
such circumstances. Once, while I was in Anwarabad, Sindh
(Larkana), in a convention, a pers on came to me and very humbly
submitted that his wife was in the process of labour but the mouth of
the uterus was tightly closed, and there was a danger that his wife
might die. I took Colophylum out of my travel bag and gave it to him
to give to his wife. Within ten to fifteen minutes, a healthy baby boy
was born normally. Homoeopathic medicines should not be taken
lightly. Their timely use can save from potentially serious
complications. Women with weak uterine muscle s and associated organs abort
repeatedly or conceive after great difficulty. Colophylum may be very
useful in such women. At the tim e of labour, Gelsemium should also be kept in mind, like Actaea Race mosa and Colophylum. If during
labour, the pains remain localized at the back and after bearing down
return to the back, then Gelsemium would be very useful in such a
case. In Kali Carb, instead of be aring down, the labou r pains scatter
to the outer side of the thighs. In Pulsatilla, due to nervous disability
or fear, the labour pains are very weak and rare. In Actaea Racemosa, the periods are irregular or delayed . There is
severe spasmodic pain at the uterus and in the back . The organs
feel heavy. A typical Actaea Racemosa woman is very lazy, sad and
confused. Her mind is clouded. She observes dreadful dreams,
speaks constantly but does not concentrate on anything. She becomes
easily frightened; especially the fear of death prevails in her mind.
This reminds one of Aconite. In Actaea Racemosa, there is irritation of the throat, a dry cough is
very bothersome at night and becomes worse on talking. The
heartbeat is fast while the pulse is weak and irregular. There are
symptoms of angina, like numbness of left arm, which is typical of
Actaea Racemosa. The muscles and bones of the back hurt a lot.
The neck and the upper part of the back are very stiff. There is sense
of discomfort and restle ssness of the arms and legs. The person feels
itching, and there is jerking of the limbs . There is lack of sleep and
the mind remains perturbed and undulating. The person feels as if his
head has grown bigger in size. The ears are very sensitive to noise.
The symptoms of Actaea Racemosa are aggravated in the morning and
in cold weather, except the headache, which gets better in hot weather
and by taking food. Antidotes: Aconite, Baptisia
Potency: 30 to CM

Once the art of homoeopathic treatme nt is fully understood, day-to-
day ailments can often be controlled at the outset and complications
can be avoided. In the early stages of all ailments, Aconite is at the
top of the list. Its full name is Aconitum Napellus, though it is
commonly called Aconite. Aconite is a poison which affects di fferent parts of the body. In the
traditional books on medicine, there is some mention of it among
other poisons. However, the minutel y detailed account of Aconite is
based on proving of Aconite do ne by Dr. Hanneman and other
experienced Homoeopaths on themselves. In the process of proving, Aconite, or any other poison, is not used in
pure form. Instead, as Dr. Hanneman suggested, by example of
Aconite, the poison is diluted to the extent that it virtually loses its
harmful effect on the body. However, if given repeatedly to a healthy
person, it will overwhelm the body and pr oduce its injurious effects in
a mild form. These effects are temporary but noticeable enough for
the nature of the poison to be studied in minute detail. Through this
proving technique, the characteristic features of the Aconite were
revealed. These are great fear, suddenness, and severity of illness.
The sickness comes on suddenly and the patient thinks that he will not
be able to survive. Aconite is usually considered to be the remedy of dry and cold
weather because the diseases related to it are contracted in such
weather, though not necessar ily so. In general, any sudden, severe
illness of any weather associated with intense fear of death should
be treated with Aconite. Aconite given along with Rhus Tox at the onset of a severe illness
becomes more widely effective. In my opinion, it is a substitute for
Aspirin and a very good one. In all such ailments in which there is
restlessness and fever with a feeling of something untoward in the
offing, Aconite 200 and Rhus Tox 200, two or three doses given in the
early stage of disease, offer almost immediate relief. Once my security officer, (Ret ired Major Mahmood Ahmad),
accompanied us for cycling. It was pouring with rain and the weather
was very cold, we were all soaking wet. The next morning, he was
caught up by high fever and severe body aches. He was given Aconite
200 combined with Rhus Tox 200 and Arnica 200 combined with
Bryonia 200 alternatively, every half hour. In a few hours, there was
no trace of the ailment left, and Major Mahmood Ahmad Sahib
healthily returned to his duty. However, after getting wet in the rain
in cold weather, one should not rely only on Aconite and Rhus Tox,
but Arnica combined with Bryonia should also be given alternatively. I discovered this prescription, after long experience. It acts on the
diseases of the intestines, lungs, and in typhoid fever, as well as on
malaria and dysentery promptly. Many a time, the disease is not
completely controllable with this combination, and the analogous
remedy will be required for complete recovery. In influenza, this
combination formula may not work at all, unless given right at the
onset of symptoms. If treatment is delayed, then other indicated
remedies would be required. Diseases may be divided into two categories according to their
duration. Regarding their duration, the diseases can be:
1. Acute
i.e. the ones which come on with sudden severity and
disappear just as fast.
2. Chronic i.e. the ones which gradually establish themselves in the
body over a long period. Some of th em stay for a relatively short
period such as typhoid, while others linger on for a long time, such
as tuberculosis, asthma and chronic enlargement of the glands
sometimes leading to a transformation into cancer. Aconite is the topmost remedy in acute diseases. Kidney pain (renal colic) immediately responds to the administration
of two doses of Aconite 1000 an d Belladona 1000 repeated every
fifteen minutes, in most patients. However, if the colicky pain is
relieved by heat, the above combination will not work as it works only
where heat aggravates. In such cases, one dose of Colocynth CM will
offer immediate relief, or Mag Phos 6X dissolved in water and sipped,
will relieve this spasmodic pain. But Aconite and Belladona will
work well if the colicky pain is relieved by cold application. Aconite will work immediately in sudden, severe dysentery if
associated with an element of fear. There is no match for Aconite in
acute dysentery of dry, hot weather . Aconite is useful in heart
disease also. My late father, a well -experienced homoeopath, used to
prescribe Aconite and Crataegus toge ther in Mother Tincture form.
The combination of these two works like a tonic for the heart muscle.
Eight to ten drops of Crataegus Q and only one to two drops of
Aconite Q are mixed in water. Ac onite being a strong poison should
not be used in a larger quantity. Large amounts could be dangerous. Aconite is useful in a patient with a rapid heartbeat. Unusually rapid
heart and lack of sleep may be sec ondary to distension of the stomach
with gas or mental anxiety. Fear , bad news or apprehension for an
examination or some other worry ma y also cause palpitations of the
heart. Aconite 30 or 200 will promptly restore the heartbeat to
normality and the mind will be set at peace. Aconite is of great use in some mental illnesses too. When a sudden
calamity or depression causes mental shock, or there is an
unreasonable sense of fear from ev erything, Aconite at the outset of
symptoms will benefit significantly. Once the disease has already
established, other remedies should be given. In this respect, Sulphur
is the most salient. Sulphur carries on the action of Aconite on a long-
term basis, while Aconite exhibits the same symptoms in the short
term. Aconite is very usef ul in common diseases like bacterial food
poisoning after the ingestion of stale rotting food, resulting in sudden
severe diarrhoea or dysentery. B lood-mixed dysentery of the rainy
season associated with fear is well controlled by Aconite. In some illnesses, the patient violently screams with fear , and feels
dizzy. For example, in case a dog suddenly jumps on somebody along
the way and they feel terrified and dizzy. Aconite will promptly
benefit in this situation. Aconite and Belladona togeth er are very good in the sudden
inflammation of the eyes . They are complementary to each other,
and should be started right aw ay without waiting for further
symptoms. However, where the signs and symptoms evidently pertain to either of the two, only that one should be used. It will work
precisely and for long time. Aconite is good in sudden severe earache due to exposure to cold.
Typically, every pain or ache of Aconite is associated with a throbbing
sensation. The patient cannot tolerate noise or loud music. Aconite is similar to Pulsatilla in that the feverishness and discomfort
is more evident on one side of the face. One cheek may be red and the
other pale. This is common in children. Early administration of
Aconite will offer prompt cure. In case the delay has already
occurred, Pulsatilla, Lycopodium or Natrum Mur should be tried.
If due to cold, there is severe toothache or soreness in the throat,
Aconite would definitely be needed. If there is congestion of a part of
a body due to the increased blood flow and pressure, spontaneous
bleeding may start internally or externally. Whatever the reason of
this sudden episode associated with sense of fear, Aconite should be
administrated without any reservation. If due to a sudden mental s hock, there is a stoppage of urine, Aconite
should be given. The prompt use of Aconite in the case of bad news
of somebody’s death or financial loss will save the person from
delayed deleterious effects. Some doctors believe that Aconite is
more useful in women than in men. The internal diseases of the
women and inflammation of the uterus can be controlled if Aconite
is given at the beginning of the disease. The Aconite illnesses subside
in open air, but get worse at night in a warm room or if there is dry,
cold air. Adjuvants: Sulphur, Coffea, Arnica, Belladonna, Bryonia,
Phosphorus, Spongia
Antidotes: Nux Vomica and Sulphur
Potency: Mother Tincture or usually 30, 200, 1000 or CM,
depending upon the situation a nd the experience of the
homoeopath.

Absinthium 23
Acetic acid Acetic acid is considered useful in (the treatment of) cancer of the
stomach. The Acetic acid patient suffe rs from a severe cutting type
of pain in the stomach, associated with intense thirst, nausea and
burning in the stomach. Generall y, burning and swelling of the body
is common to all acids. If the patient becomes gravely ill after surgery and feels very weak,
the administration of Acetic acid may be very helpful in restoring his
condition. In such cases, Strontium Carb and Carbo Veg are also very
useful. It is stated that the Ace tic acid 1X applied on the stomach can
dissolve the cancerous mass of the st omach. Acetic acid 1X has the
capability of softening the tumour and converting it into pus. Dr.
Owens is of the opinion that in epithelial cancers, Acetic acid should
be administered internally as well as externally. Typically, severe
burning in the stomach and the ches t, followed by cold sweats on the
forehead, are salient features of Acetic acid. The Acetic acid patient suffers from debilitating diarrhoea. Acetic
acid is considered useful in diabetes also. If there is marked
weakness associated with frequent fa inting fits due to lack of blood
(anaemia) and there is difficulty in breathing, Acetic acid will be
found very effective to relieve th ese symptoms. Specifically, in
Acetic acid, the patient sweats durin g high fever, red spots appear on
the left cheek, but there is no thirst. Another special characte ristic of the Acetic acid is backache which
gets better only by lying on the stomach (prone position). Potency: 3 to 30, should not be repeated too frequently.

The main action of Absinthium is on the brain. It is very useful in
epilepsy. In the epilepsy associated with bluing of the body
(Cyanosis) and violent twisting of th e hands and feet (as in Cuprum),
Absinthium may also be indicated. Before the epileptic fit, there is
intense nervousness, res tlessness, nausea, visual hallucinations and
delusions. The body trembles and the tongue may be caught between
the teeth. There is froth at the mouth and then the patient becomes
unconscious. In addition to the mental anxiety, there is loss of sleep.
Hysteria may also ensue. The clinic al picture of Absinthium epilepsy
is similar to that of having inge sted poisonous mushrooms. One
should be very careful in picking mushrooms from the fields because
many of them are very poisonous. Only the experts can properly
recognise them. The Absinthium patient is afraid of going into the open and being at
high altitudes. He feels dizzy and may fall backwards. His memory
is weak and he is very superstitious. He becomes indifferent to
everything. His mind is confused. The pupils are unequal in size and
move in different directions. The vision is blurred and there is pain at
the nape of the neck (as in Gelsemium). The Absinthium patient also exhibits gastric symptoms such as loss
of appetite, indigestion, belching, nausea, vomiting, fullness of the
stomach and intense flatulence. The patient is usually constipated.
There is frequent urinat ion and the urine is de ep coloured and has a
foul, pungent odour. Sometimes, th e tongue becomes swollen and
protrudes out of the mout h. It trembles and speech is difficult. There
are symptoms of numbness and weakness. Women who go into menopause prematurely will benefit from
Absinthium. It will reinstate their menstrual cycle if other basic
features of Absinthium are also present. There is a heaviness in the chest over the area of the heart. The
heartbeat is rapid but irregular. Th e throat feels scalded, sore and
swollen, and the person feels as if a ball is stuck in the throat. The feet are very cold, the back and shoulders hurt, the muscles quiver and
there may be tonic convulsions. Potency: 30 or more, or less according to the experience of the
homoeopath.

The name Abrotanum brings to one’s mind the subject of transfer of a
disease from one organ to another. In English, this process is known
as metastasis. It means that the disease shifts from one part of the
body to another. For instance, in the case of mumps, the parotid
glands (situated below the ear) swell, and when the disease becomes
suppressed at this place, it transfers itself to the reproductive organs.
There are many reasons for it being suppressed, for example it could
be due to the use of antibiotics, or through local application of
poultices. Sometimes it could be du e to sudden exposure to cold in
high fever. Among all medicines us ed in the migrating type of
ailments, Abrotanum is one of the most salient ones. Sometimes, by the suppression of diarrhoea, the patient experiences
sudden severe pain in the joints an d at other times, the heart may be
affected. Similarly, sudden cessation of menstruation may result in
mental or other ailments. We shall continue talking about th e migration of a disease from one
place to another in the c ontext of different remedies so that one may
be able to understand well, the i ndication and usage of remedies for
shifting the illness back to where it started. If a patient suffers from gout or rheumatism, yet at the same time
experiences restlessness as if the blood through the heart seems to be
scraping the heart, and also he has Epistaxis or blood in the urine, then
he is very likely to get cured by the use of Abrotanum. The basic nature of the Abrotanum patient is that loose frequent stools
(diarrhoea) give him relief by excreting the harmful products that
would have otherwise involved the joints. In su ch a patient,
Abrotanum will also gradually cure diarrhoea as well as joint pains.
If the joint pains are suppressed by using some remedies, or by local
heat application and the patient contracts pleurisy instead of diarrhoea,
then it becomes imperative for the Homoeopath to retrace the course
of sickness back to its origin. If the joint pains had preceded the
development of pleurisy (inflammation of the outer lining of the lung
which causes pain on deep breathing and much more so on coughing),
then surely the remedy in this case would be Abrotanum. Abrotanum will cure the pleurisy but may initially cause the recurrence of joint
pains, which will eventually be cured by continued use of Abrotanum,
Insha Allah. Abrotanum is also very useful in the generalised wasting disease of
the children (marasmus) when its basic features are also present. For
the treatment of marasmus in children, Aethusa, Natrum Mur and
Calcaria Carb are also well known re medies. In Calcaria Carb, the
wasting affects the legs, while in Abrotanum it starts at the legs but
extends to the upper body. This symptom alone is sufficient to
suggest that Abrotanum is the remedy to be given in potency 30, three
times a day. This could bring complete cure, by the Grace of God. If the joint pains get better but the heart becomes affected, one should
not ignore Abrotanum in addition to the other remedies for the heart. Sometimes on the sudden cessation of diarrhoea, joint pains and
bleeding piles develop, Abrotanum would st ill be the right choice.
Such a patient feels excessive cold. His symptoms aggravate in cold
and humid weather. He often complains of backache worsening at
night. The backache of Abrotanum always worsens at night
irrespective of any specific time, but the backache of Kali Carb is
specific for late night or very ear ly morning hours around 3-4 am. In
such a patient, if we find the core symptom of ‘amelioration by onset
of diarrhoea’, then the back pain will also be cured by Abrotanum.
The general improvement of symptoms with the onset of diarrhoea is
also present in Natrum Sulph and Zinc, but to make proper diagnosis,
their salient features should also be present in a patient. Abrotanum pains are sometimes of cu tting or piercing nature, which
can involve the ovaries, in addition to the joints. A patient having
pains at the ovaries and the joints and backache, aggravated at night,
the symptoms subsiding with the onset of diarrhoea, will also
immensely benefit from Abrotanum as the cure for her infertility. Potency: 30

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Bach Flower Group: Over-Sensitivity to Influences and Ideas (Used for protection during major life transitions and link-breaking.)

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