MATERIA
MEDICA 1
ACONITE
Aconitum Napellus
Key uses
• Acute respiratory infections
• Eye and ear infections
• Fear, shock, and anxiety
• Problems in labor.
KEY SYMPTOMS
complaints triggered or Aggravated by shock or exposure to cold winds
• panic attacks and fear of death
• acute infections of sudden onset.
REMEDY PROFILE
Mental symptoms
Aconite is used for people who are excitable, generally healthy, and strong but develop illness rapidly and exhibit a marked sinking of strength. Physical and mental symptoms are like a great storm (sudden or Violent), arising suddenly but also subsiding quickly. (Patterns of behavior) are characterized by intense fear, anxiety (worry or fear), and restlessness, with susceptibility to extreme phobias (strong fear or hatred), panic attacks, and a fear of death.
Physical symptoms
Physical symptoms often develop as a result of shock (sudden Upsetting or surprising event), fear, or exposure to cold, dry winds or, occasionally, intensely hot weather. Acute infections, such as colds and coughs, influenza or respiratory Symptoms can be treated with the remedy, particularly at their onset. Aconite may also be prescribed for anxiety (worry or fear) states, and for mothers and infants during or immediately after childbirth.
Acute respiratory infections SYMPTOMS
Cold or influenza (the Flu) symptoms that set in fiercely (violent, powerful way) and rapidly, especially after exposure to cold, dry winds. There may be catarrh (thick liquid in the nose or throat) or phlegm and a sore throat, possibly a fever that makes the skin hot and dry. Croup (infection of the upper airways) and other acute chest infections may give rise to breathlessness, burning heat in the chest, and a hoarse, dry, barking cough. Sleep is frequently restless and agitated (worried or excited) at such times, the face may be hot, flushed (hot, red), and swollen, although upon rising it may become very pale. Severe headaches may develop, accompanied by raging (extreme) thirst, often for cold drinks. The mouth may taste bitter (harsh flavor), so that everything except water tastes bad. The skin is hypersensitive (easily offended), causing a marked aversion to being touched.
MODALITIES
Symptoms Amelioration - warmth; lying down; fresh air.
Symptoms Aggravation - heat; stuffy rooms, lying on the affected area, walking; at night; music.
Eye & ear infections SYMPTOMS
Inflamed eyes with aching, burning pain, typically due to injury or conjunctivitis (redness and inflammation in eye tissue). The eyes may be oversensitive to light. Ear infections develop rapidly, causing intense pain, bright red ears, and hypersensitivity (easily offended) to noise. Symptoms may be accompanied by a high fever and restless, fearful agitation (worried or exited).
Symptoms Amelioration - quiet.
Symptoms Aggravation – light, noise.
Fear, shock & anxiety SYMPTOMS
Acute fear and anxiety accompanied by great restlessness and shocked (sudden Upsetting or surprising event), staring eyes with dilated pupils (black opening in the middle of the iris). Symptoms may be due to shock after witnessing a violent or frightening event, or may be triggered by phobias (strong fear and hatred), such as a fear of flying, of heights, or of enclosed spaces. The fear or anxiety may trigger recurrent panic attacks, with palpitations (quick or Irregular pulse), numbness, and tingling (feeling as if sharp points are pushed into body in the body). They may accompanied (to go together) by a fear of death and a fear of people, with a strong desire to avoid company.
Symptoms Amelioration - open air, rest.
Symptoms Aggravation - stuffy rooms; crowds, at night.
Problems in labor SYMPTOMS
Strong fear of impending (something bad will happen soon) death experienced by a mother during labor. There may be urine retention (being kept) in either the mother or baby, or in both the mother and baby, immediately after the birth of the child, especially if the mother experienced fear during labor.
Symptoms Amelioration - open air, rest.
Symptoms Aggravation - overheated; feeling chilled, violent emotions.
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