According to Hale, Lycps. is mentioned by Rafinesque as “partaking of the properties of Digitalis, Sang., Cimic. and Spig.” and as being “one of the mildest and best narcotics in existence.” Hale commended Lycps. as a substitute for Dig., having the advantage over it of being non -poisonous, as …
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Lycopus Europaeus
Clarke knew of one instance in which the slightest indulgence in tomatoes brings on an attack of gout. Cooper comm ended the use of tomatoes in cases of obesity. Cooper gave Lycpr. in a case of rodent ulcer and caused sharp pain and temporary spread of the disease. Coryza, worse out of doors (All…
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Lycopodium Clavatum
Source: Derived from the spores of Lycopodium clavatum, a perennial evergreen plant native to. temperate and arctic regions, prepared for homeopathic use through trituration and serial dilution to. eliminate potential toxicity and enhance therapeutic action. Traditional Context: Historically employed in homeopathy for gastrointestinal, psychological,. respiratory, urogenital, and systemic disorders , particularly those involving digestive weakness,. anxiety, and right-sided complaints. It is noted for symptoms such as bloating, anticipatory anxiety,. and urinary difficulties, often aggravated by cold, late afternoon (4–8 PM), or suppressed emotions,. and ameliorated by warmth, motion, or open air. Modern Context: Indicated for gastrointestinal conditions (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome,. dyspepsia), psychological conditions (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder),. respiratory conditions (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma), urogenital. conditions (e.g., benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary retention), and systemic conditions (e.g.,. chronic fatigue, metabolic disorders). It suits patients with acute or chronic symptoms characterized. by bloating, anticipatory anxiety, right-sided complaints, urinary difficulties, or low. confidence, typically exacerbated by cold, late afternoon, or emotional stress, and often seen in. individuals with intellectual, sensitive constitutions. The remedy is particularly relevant for those. with a chilly, introspective constitution, often presenting with psychological symptoms like. performance anxiety or inferiority complex alongside physical symptoms like flatulence or urinary. hesitancy, commonly observed in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, social anxiety disorder, or. benign prostatic hyperplasia triggered by stress, cold exposure, or dietary indiscretions.
Key Modern Features:
- Respiratory/Cardiovascular: Wheezing or dyspnea, with a sensation of tightness or oppression, resembling asthma. or COPD, worse with cold, dust, late afternoon, or lying down, often right-sided. Cough or respiratory distress, with a tendency to dry or spasmodic attacks,. resembling bronchitis, aggravated by cold, night, or damp weather. Chest tightness or suffocation, with a sensation of constriction, resembling. pulmonary edema, worse with cold or exertion. Tendency to respiratory hypersensitivity, with aggravation in cold or allergic states. Urogenital:. Urinary hesitancy or weak stream, with a sensation of obstruction or burning,. resembling benign prostatic hyperplasia or urinary retention, worse with cold, sitting,. or night, often right-sided. Lycopodium clavatum (Club Moss) 1261. Frequent urination or nocturia, with a tendency to aggravation in cold conditions,. resembling overactive bladder, aggravated by cold or emotional stress. Prostate discomfort or swelling, with a sensation of fullness, resembling prostatitis,. worse with cold or rest. Tendency to urogenital hypersensitivity, with aggravation in cold or stressed states. Systemic:. Chronic fatigue or weakness, with a sensation of prostration or lethargy, resembling. chronic fatigue syndrome, worse with cold, exertion, or late afternoon. Coldness or chilly extremities, with a sensation of intolerance to cold, resembling. hypothyroidism, aggravated by cold, damp weather, or night. Metabolic sluggishness or weight gain, with a tendency to aggravation in cold. conditions, resembling metabolic syndrome, worse with starchy foods or inactivity. Tendency to systemic debilitation, with aggravation in fatigued or cold states.
- Systemic/Inflammation: Chronic fatigue or weakness, with a sensation of prostration or lethargy, resembling. chronic fatigue syndrome, worse with cold, exertion, or late afternoon. Coldness or chilly extremities, with a sensation of intolerance to cold, resembling. hypothyroidism, aggravated by cold, damp weather, or night. Metabolic sluggishness or weight gain, with a tendency to aggravation in cold. conditions, resembling metabolic syndrome, worse with starchy foods or inactivity. Tendency to systemic debilitation, with aggravation in fatigued or cold states.
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Lonicera Xylosteum
Lon-x. is known from the effect of poisoning by its berries. Trembling and jerking of the limbs, violent convulsions. Abdomen retracted, especially in umbilical region. Vomiting and purging. Uremic convulsions. Albuminuria. Syphilis. Contraction of one pupil and dilatation of the other. Seeme…
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Lolium Temulentum
The name Darnel means “stupefied,” ’ and the plant’s evil reputation is of very ancient date. The symptoms are the result of observations made on persons poisoned by eating a meal containing an admixture of Lolium tern. Allen mentioned an assertion that Lolium is much infested with ergot and …
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Lobelia Syphilitica
The symptoms of the Lob -s. proving, while in many points like those of the other lobelias, do not bring out the emetic properties of Lob. There is, however, epigastric sinking, flatulence, dyspepsia and diarrhea. Lob-c., Lob. and Lob-s. all have a milky juice. Lob-s. gives a perfect picture of …
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Lobelia Inflata
Source: Derived from the whole fresh plant of Lobelia inflata, an annual or biennial herb native to. North America, prepared for homeopathic use through trituration and serial dilution to eliminate. toxicity (due to alkaloids like lobeline) and enhance therapeutic action. Traditional Context: Historically employed in homeopathy for respiratory, cardiovascular,. gastrointestinal, and neurological disorders , particularly those involving asthma, nausea, and. spasmodic conditions. It is noted for symptoms such as constricted breathing, oppressive chest. sensations, and vomiting, often aggravated by cold, tobacco exposure, or exertion, and ameliorated. by warmth, rapid motion, or open air. Modern Context: Indicated for respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive. pulmonary disease), cardiovascular conditions (e.g., angina, tachycardia), gastrointestinal. conditions (e.g., nausea, gastritis), and neurological conditions (e.g., tension headaches, vertigo). It suits patients with acute or chronic symptoms characterized by constricted breathing , chest. oppression, nausea, spasmodic pains , or faintness, typically exacerbated by cold, tobacco, or. exertion, and often seen in individuals with sensitive, chilly constitutions. The remedy is. particularly relevant for those with a cold, reactive constitution, often presenting with respiratory. symptoms like wheezing or dyspnea alongside systemic symptoms like nausea or dizziness,. commonly observed in patients with asthma, angina, or motion sickness triggered by cold air,. physical exertion, or environmental irritants.
Key Modern Features:
- Respiratory/Cardiovascular: Wheezing or dyspnea, with a sensation of tightness or constriction in the chest,. resembling asthma or COPD, worse with cold, exertion, tobacco exposure, or lying. down. Cough or respiratory distress, with a tendency to spasmodic or suffocative attacks,. resembling bronchitis, aggravated by cold, night, or damp weather. Chest tightness or oppression, with a sensation of suffocation, resembling pulmonary. edema, worse with cold or exertion. Tendency to respiratory hypersensitivity, with aggravation in cold or irritant-exposed. states. Palpitations or irregular heartbeat, with a sensation of fluttering or oppression,. resembling tachycardia or supraventricular tachycardia, worse with cold, exertion, or. emotional stress. Chest pain or angina, with a sensation of constriction or heaviness, resembling. coronary artery disease, aggravated by cold, lying on the left side, or exertion. Faintness or syncope, with a sensation of weakness or collapse, resembling. vasovagal syncope, worse with cold or standing. Tendency to cardiovascular hypersensitivity, with aggravation in cold or exertional. states. Gastrointestinal:. Nausea or vomiting, with a sensation of fullness or burning, resembling gastritis or. motion sickness, worse with cold, food, motion, or tobacco exposure. Gastric distress or bloating, with a tendency to aggravation after eating, resembling. functional dyspepsia, aggravated by cold, exertion, or night. Spasmodic abdominal pain, with a sensation of cramping or tightness, resembling. irritable bowel syndrome, worse with cold or emotional stress. Tendency to gastrointestinal hypersensitivity, with aggravation in cold or irritated. states. Neurological:. Tension headaches or migraines, with a sensation of tightness or throbbing,. resembling tension-type headache or migraine, worse with cold, exertion, or light. Vertigo or dizziness, with a sensation of spinning or unsteadiness, resembling BPPV. or motion sickness, aggravated by cold, motion, or exertion. Trembling or weakness, with a sensation of nervousness or fatigue, resembling. essential tremor, worse with cold or emotional stress. Tendency to neurological hypersensitivity, with aggravation in cold or exertional. states. Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco) 1251.
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Lobelia Cardinalis
Great dryness of skin, nasal and buccal mucus membranes. Dry patches of eczema, covering points of first fingers. Malignant growths, extremely rapid development. Malignant disease of the face. Epithelioma. Skin cancer. Cancer of the omentum. Cork-screw like pains in abdomen. Aversion to brandy. …
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Lithium Iodatum
Hering introduced and made the first provings of Lith -c. It affects the entire organism, but notably the head and eyes, urinary organs, heart andjoints. Uric acid diathesis. Gout and tophi. Acidity. Chronic rheumatism connected with heart lesions and asthenopia. Rheumatism connected with heart o…
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Lithium Carbonicum
Hering introduced and made the first provings of Lith -c. It affects the entire organism, but notably the head and eyes, urinary organs, heart andjoints. Uric acid diathesis. Gout and tophi. Acidity. Chronic rheumatism connected with heart lesions and asthenopia. Rheumatism connected with heart o…