Aconite

Clinical applications

1.

2.

Croup URT: Coryza 3.

4.

5.

Shock Panic, fear Fever

Differential diagnosis

Bell

Allium

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Aconite

Clinical features

• Sudden or violent onset. Intense fear (death). Restlessness, excitement, agitation. Fever. Thirst.

Key characteristics

• Acute conditions; Suddenness; Ailments from shock, fright, fear; • Ailments from exposure to cold, dry wind. • Modalities: < violent emotions, cold dry wind, night, especially around midnight; > open air.

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Apis

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

Arthritis, acute Bryonia,

Kali bic

,

Ledum

, Puls, Rhus,

Ruta

2.

3.

Conjunctivitis Arg nit, Euphrasia, Puls Cystitis

Cantharis

, Puls, Staphys 4.

5.

Acute allergic reaction Skin eruptions/reactions

Cantharis

Sulph ,

Petrol

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Apis

Clinical features

• Hot, red, swollen, shiny, acutely painful joint(s). Red, swollen painful conjunctiva and/or lids; photophobia. Acute dysuria, frequency, painful urging. Oedema of face and/or eyes; swelling eruptions and reactions to bites and stings.

Key characteristics

• Swelling/oedema. Stinging and burning pains. Heat. Thirstless (in acute state). • Modalities: < heat, touch, pressure, afternoon; > cool air, cold applications.

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Argentum nitricum

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

Anxiety, fear Acon, Ars alb, Gels, Lyc, Sil 2.

3.

Conjunctivitis GIT: Dyspepsia, diarrhoea Apis, Euphr, Puls Ars alb,

Coloc

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Argentum nitricum

Clinical features

• Outgoing personality. Impulsive and hurried. Anxiety, anticipatory; phobia – with restless agitation, GIT symptoms - diarrhoea, sweat, palpitation, flatulence. Flatulence. Purulent, acrid conjunctivitis.

Key characteristics

• Personality. Pain like splinter. • Modalities: < heat, stuffy, stress, sweets; > cool, open air, motion. • Food: Desires sweets AND salt, < sweets.

• Temp and weather: Hot, craves fresh air, > cool air.

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Arnica

Clinical applications

1.

Traumatic shock; 2.

3.

Trauma: pre-, post-op; dental; Bleeding

Differential diagnosis

Acon;

Hyp

, Led, Rhus, Ruta,

Symph

post-partum; over-exertion (cramp); Ferrum phos, Phos; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Arnica

Clinical features

• Bruising, soft tissue damage; capillary bleeding; soreness, stiffness.

Key characteristics

• Mental state: denies problem, resents interference - cf Bryonia; Aetiology. Modalities: < touch, avoids touch.; jarring, motion; > lying, rest.

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Clinical applications

1.

Anxiety; 2.

Hay fever; 3.

Coryza

Arsenicum album

Differential diagnosis

Acon, Arg nit, Gels, Lyc, Phos, Sil;

Allium

,

Ambrosia

,

Arundo

, Euphrasia,

Sabadilla

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Arsenicum album

Clinical features

• Anxiety: insecurity, health, trifles, worrier; agitated restless; fastidious. Burning pains > warmth. Acrid, scanty, watery (nasal) discharges; nasal discharge alt. obstruction; sneezing. Very chilly.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type; Typical pain/temperature modality; Time modality. • Modalities: > warmth, hot applications, hot food, motion; < rest, midnight to 2 am; all cold, incl. cold food and drink, exertion.

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Belladonna

Clinical applications

1.

Fever;

Differential diagnosis

Aconite, Ferrum phos, Nux; 2.

3.

4.

Otitis, Pharyngitis; Croup; Headache; 5.

6.

Abscess; Sunstroke Cham, Ferr phos, Puls; Bell; Bry, Gels, Nat mur, Nux;

Hepar

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Belladonna

Clinical features

• Irritability. Sudden. Red, hot and dry. Thirst +/-. High fever. Intense, throbbing, burning pain. Bright red face (flushed), ear drum or throat. Dilated pupils. Throbbing head. Febrile convulsion. Jerks and spasms. Oversensitiveness - all senses.

Key characteristics

• Acute condition. Character of fever. Suddenness, intensity; Redness, heat; • Mental state: Night terrors, hallucinations, delirium, confusion. • Modalities: < draught, light, noise, touch, jarring. • Food: Desires lemons.

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Bryonia

Clinical applications

1.

Arthritis, chronic or acute 2.

Headache

Differential diagnosis

Apis, Kali bic

, Ledum

, Puls, Rhus,

Ruta

; Bell, Nat mur, Nux; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Bryonia

Clinical features

• Irritable, wants to be left alone. Joints red, swollen, hot. Stitching or bursting pains. Splitting headache. Dry, thirsty.

Key characteristics

• Characteristic pain; Mental state - cf Arnica; Laterality. • Modalities: < least motion; touch; heat; eating > pressure; lying on painful side; cool, open air.

• Food: Thirst for large amounts, cold drinks. < Fruit.

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Calc carb

Clinical applications

1.

URT: Recurrent, catarrhal; 2.

ENT: Otitis 3.

Constipation;

Differential diagnosis

Kali bic

, Puls; Bell, Cham, Ferr phos, Puls; Nux, Sil; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Calc carb

Clinical features

• Slow, sluggish – mind and body. Anxious. Overweight, chilly, sweaty. Constipation (feels better). Lymphadenopathy. Delayed development.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type; Anxiety/depression: fearful, state of mind, being observed, duty. Family cares. Key generals, including foods. • Modalities: < cold, physical and mental exertion, pressure of clothes, milk, dentition; > rubbing, lying on back, dark. • Food: Desires eggs, ice cream, sweets, indigestible things; averse coffee, meat. < milk.

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Chamomilla

Clinical applications

1.

Teething; 2.

ENT: Otitis 3.

Colic;

Differential diagnosis

Merc sol; Bell, Ferr phos, Puls; Coloc; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Chamomilla

Clinical features

• Frantic, angry, with intolerance of pain ; ugly, cross, uncivil and quarrelsome. Twitchings and convulsions during teething.

Key characteristics

• Modalities: < evening/night, anger; > warm wet weather, being carried. • Food: < Coffee.

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Colocynth

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

Colic: abdo, dysmen; Cham; 2.

Diarrhoea Arg nit, Ars alb, Gels, Sulph; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Colocynth

Clinical features

• Cramping pain - > pressure, doubling up, warmth. Diarrhoea: watery, < after eating/drinking.

Key characteristics

• Mental state: (ailments from) anger; Characteristic pain. Fruit: < Fruit.

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Euphrasia

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

Conjunctivitis; Apis, Arg nit, Puls; 2.

Hay fever; Coryza;

Allium

,

Ambrosia

, Ars alb,

Arundo

, Nat mur, Puls,

Sabad

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Euphrasia

Clinical features

• Acrid tears, bland nasal discharge itching eyes, photophobia.

Key characteristics

• Modalities: < evening, indoors, warmth, light; > open air, dark.

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Ferrum phos

Clinical applications

1.

Fever; 2.

3.

ENT: Otitis; Bleeding, epistaxis

Differential diagnosis

Bell, Nux; Bell, Cham, Puls; Phos; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Ferrum phos

Clinical features

• Early stages of febrile illness and inflammation. Slow onset. Mild fever. Full, soft, flowing pulse. Flush/pallor. Dull red ear drum. Venous congestion with oozing haemorrhages. Thirsty, sweaty, shivery.

Key characteristics

• Character of fever. Appearance of ear drum cf Bell. • Modalities: < exertion, open air, jarring; > gentle motion, cold applications.

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Gelsemium

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

Anxiety; Arg nit, Lyc, Phos, Puls, Sil; 2.

3.

4.

URT: Flu; Merc, Nux; Diarrhoea, nervous; Arg nit, Ars alb, Coloc, Headache; Sulph; Bell, Bry, Nat mur, Nux www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Gelsemium

Clinical features

• Weakness. Anxiety, anticipatory, stage fright; phobia; ‘paralysis’ of mind, voice or body; heaviness, tremor, inco ordination. Flu: gradual, thirstless, shaky, listless, heavy, drowsy, dull, headache.

Key characteristics

• Paralysis,weakness, tremor; Thirstless. Character of fever. • Modalities: < damp weather, heat, thinking of symptoms; > sweating, urinating, open air, stimulants, motion.

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Ignatia

Clinical applications

1.

Emotional ailments; grief.

Staphys;

Differential diagnosis

Nat mur, Phos, Puls, www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Ignatia

Clinical features

• Grief - silent, sighing. Volatile emotions. Disappointed love. Contradictory/paradoxical symptoms. Sensation of a lump. Spasm.

Key characteristics

• Food: Desires sour/acid things. < Coffee, sweets.

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Ipecac

Clinical applications

1.

URT: Cough; 2.

3.

GIT: Nausea, vomiting; (travel sickness),

Differential diagnosis

Phos;

Cocculus

Phos, , Nux,

Tabacum

Bleeding, Epistaxis; Fer phos, Phos;

Petrol

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Ipecac

Clinical features

• Nausea, constant; vomiting (doesn’t relieve) – nothing ameliorates; < smell of food, movement; salivation. Cough: wheezy, spasmodic, causing vomiting, < movement.

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Lachesis

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

PMT; Nat mur, Puls, Sep; 2.

3.

Menopause; ENT: Pharyngitis; Sep; Bell, Lyc, Merc; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Lachesis

Clinical features

• PMT: anger, jealousy, tirades, loquacity; bloating, < tight clothes. Flushes of heat (menopausal). Pharyngitis: L sided, < warm food/drinks, < liquids cf solids.

Key characteristics

• Mental state - jealousy, loquacity; laterality, temperature modalities, time modality. Intolerance of tight clothes. • Modalities: > free discharges, e.g. onset menstrual flow, cool air; < after sleep/waking, morning, heat (sun), alcohol. • Food: Desires alcohol.

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Lycopodium

2.

3.

4.

Clinical applications

1.

Anxiety;

Differential diagnosis

Arg nit, Gels, Phos, Puls, Sil; Stress reaction; Nux; GIT: Flatulence, Dyspepsia; Arg nit, Nux; ENT: Pharyngitis; Bell, Lach, Merc; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Lycopodium

Clinical features

• Anxiety, anticipatory, lacks confidence, but performs well – conscientious, desire to be in control, irritable, hypochondriacal; GIT symptoms: heartburn, fullness, distension, flatulence (belching, farting; both >), onion. Pharyngitis: Rsided, >warm drinks.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type. Laterality. Temperature modality, time modality. • Modalities: < 4pm - 8pm, heat (exc throat), eating; > after midnight, cool air, motion, urinating, belching.

• Food: Desire sweets, alcohol. Aversion to coffee slimy food.

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Merc sol

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

URT: Flu; Gels, Nux; 2.

3.

Teething; ENT: Otitis media, Pharyngitis/tonsillitis.

Cham; Bell, Calc, Cham, Ferr phos, Lach, Puls, Sil; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Merc sol

Clinical features

• Fever: sweat ++, offensive, < heat and cold, tongue indented, metallic taste. Teething: sweaty, salivation ++. Offensive sweat, breath, discharges.

Key characteristics

• Temperature reaction. • Modalities: < night, sweating, lying on right side, when heated, drafts, damp cold; > moderate temperature, rest.

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Natrum mur

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

Emotional ailments; Ign, Staphys; 2.

3.

PMT; Headache; Lach, Puls, Sep; Bell, Bryonia, Nux; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Natrum mur

Clinical features

• Grief, ailments from grief – can’t cry or weeps alone, < consolation; hides feelings. • PMT: irritable, resentful, critical, dwells on upsets; self doubt/self-criticism. Headache, hammering, < sun.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type. Aetiology. Greasy skin and hair. • Modalities: < sympathy, sea air, exertion, before menses, morning and forenoon; > fresh air, gentle exercise. • Food: Desires salt. Aversion to bread, fat slimy food. Thirsty. • Temp and weather: Desires fresh air; chilly but intolerant of heat www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Nux vom

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

Stress reaction, irritability; Lyc; 2.

3.

4.

GIT: Dyspepsia, constipation; Arg nit, Lyc; Headache; Fever; Bell, Bry, Gels, Natmur; Aconite, Bell, Ferr phos, Nux www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Nux vom

Clinical features

• Anger, irritability, impatience, hard working (workaholic), hard living, fastidious, desire stimulants. GIT symptoms: indigestion, nausea (> vomit), constipation. Headache in the morning (hangover).

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type: driving type A personality. Oversensitive: noise, smells, light. • Modalities: < early morning, dry cold, open air, uncovering, high living, slight causes; > warmth, damp (exc before rain), lying.

• Food: Desires alcohol, coffee, fat, spices, coffee, tobacco. • Temp and weather: Chilly; intolerant of wind, < wind.

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Phosphorus

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

URT: Cough; Ipecac; 2.

3.

Anxiety; Bleeding, epistaxis; Arg nit, Gels, Lyc, Puls, Sil; Ferr phos; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Phosphorus

Clinical features

• Sympathetic, affectionate and very sensitive to others’ feelings. Fears - something will happen, imaginary things, dark, thunderstorms. Haemorrhages. Cough: tickling, < cold air, talking; painful laryngitis. Burning pains > cold.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type; • Modalities: < lying on left side, emotions, cold, evening; > eating; sleep. • Food: Desires cold food, cheese, ice-(cream), salt, spices. Thirst for cold drinks.

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Pulsatilla

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Clinical applications

1.

URT/ENT: Catarrh; recurrent infection, PMT; Anxiety

Differential diagnosis

Kali bic

, Merc, Sil; otitis med; Conjunctivitis; Arg nit, Euph; Styes; Cystitis; Arthritis; Staphys; Apis,

Cantharis

, Staphys Apis, Bryonia, Rhus; Lach, Nat mur, Sep; Arg nit, Ars Alb, Gels, Lyc, Phos, Puls, Sil www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Pulsatilla

Clinical features

• Timid, weepy, desires company and consolation/affection; changeable, obstinate, flirtatious. Catarrh, snuffles – profuse, bland, yellow/green (and all discharges); Conjunctivitis. Styes - upper lid. UT symptoms: urethra syndrome; pain before, during and after urination. Wandering joint pains continued gentle motion. PMT - weepy, can't cope, wants company and consolation.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type; Symptoms changeable; • Modalities: < warmth, rest, beginning of motion, twilight, rich foods, fat; > cold, continued gentle motion, open air; after crying, lying on back. • Food: Thirstless. Desires cold food. Averse fat, hot food. < bread, fat, fruit, pastry, rich food. • Temp and weather: >open air, < heat, and stuffy/warm rooms.

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Rhus tox

Clinical applications

1.

Differential diagnosis

Arthritis; Apis, Puls,

Kali bic

,

Ruta

; 2.

Skin eruption; Sulph;

Petrol

; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Rhus tox

Clinical features

• Joint pain and stiffness: Any joints; Key modalities; Restlessness. • Eruptions: Urticaria, vesicles - itching > heat.

Key characteristics

• Essential modality cluster: temperature, weather, movement. • Food: Desires milk.

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Sepia

Clinical applications

1.

PMT; 2.

Menopause;

Differential diagnosis

Lach, Nat mur, Puls; Lach; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Sepia

Clinical features

• Depression/PMT: apathetic, irritable, put-upon, weary/worn out, averse loved-ones; < consolation. Pelvic bearing down pain Sweaty.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type; Sallow complexion; • Modalities: < cold air, before menses, afternoon and/or evening, before storm; > dancing, strenuous exercise, warmth, thunderstorm.

• Food: Desires vinegar, pickles and acids. Aversion to meat, fats and rich food which <. And < Milk www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Silica

Clinical applications

1.

ENT/URT: recurrent infection otitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis; adenopathy; 2.

3.

Abscess, suppuration; Splinters and foreign bodies;

Differential diagnosis

Calc,

Hepar

, Merc, Puls; Belladonna,

Hepar

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Silica

Clinical features

• Anxious, timid; but can be resolute; refined, sensitive to all impressions; conscientious. Child small for age. Recurrent ENT/URT conditions; lymphadenopathy. Suppuration: aids resolution. Constipation. Anal fissure. Sweats: Foot sweat foul. Chilly but sweaty.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type; • Modalities: < cold air, damp, change damp to dry, pressure; > warmth, warm wraps. • Food: Averse meat www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Staphysagria

Clinical applications

1.

Trauma - surgical, invasive, 2.

3.

Differential diagnosis

Arnica,

Hypericum

; 'oscopies, 'otomies; Cystitis - 'honeymoon' cystitis. Apis,

Cantharis

, Puls; Styes; Puls, Sulph; 4.

Emotional ailments; Ignatia, Nat mur; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Staphysagria

Clinical features

• Incised wounds, surgical trauma, invasive procedures; cystoscopy, shincterotomy, etc.; pre-/postop care. Cystitis after intercourse; Recurrent styes; Ailments from anger, grief and disappointed love, 'mortification' and humiliation, anger, suppressed anger/indignation.

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Sulphur

Clinical applications

1.

Skin eruption; 2.

3.

4.

Conjunctivitis; Blepharitis and styes; Diarrhoea;

Differential diagnosis

Ars alb,

Graphites

,

Petroleum

, Rhus tox; Arg nit, Euph, Puls; Puls, Staphys; Arg nit, Ars alb, Coloc, Gels; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

Sulphur

Clinical features

• Eruptions: itchy (< scratching, washing, at night), hot, red, excoriated. Conjunctivitis, blepharitis and styes: burning, itching, hot, red. Diarrhoea - driving out of bed in the morning.

Key characteristics

• Constitutional type; Lazy, selfish, philosophical, opinionated, untidy. Redness of orifices. Hot feet - has to stick them out of bed. Faint sinking feeling (in abdomen) about 11am. • Modalities: < 11 am, bathing, becoming overheated, overexertion, standing, milk, >dry, warm weather, open air, motion.

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