Aconite Clinical applications 1. Croup 2. URT: Coryza 3. Shock 4. Panic, fear 5. Fever Differential diagnosis Bell Allium, Ars alb, Nux vom Arnica Arg nit, Ars alb, Gels Bell, Ferrum phos, Nux www.facultyofhomeopathy.org 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Apis Clinical applications 1. Arthritis, acute 2. 3. 4. 5. Differential diagnosis Bryonia, Kali bic, Ledum, Puls, Rhus, Ruta Arg nit, Euphrasia, Puls Cantharis, Puls, Staphys Conjunctivitis Cystitis Acute allergic reaction Skin eruptions/reactions Cantharis, Petrol, Rhus, Sulph www.facultyofhomeopathy.org 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Argentum nitricum Clinical applications 1. Anxiety, fear 2. 3. Conjunctivitis GIT: Dyspepsia, diarrhoea Differential diagnosis Acon, Ars alb, Gels, Lyc, Sil Apis, Euphr, Puls Ars alb, Coloc, Gels, Lyc, Nux www.facultyofhomeopathy.org 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Arnica Clinical applications Differential diagnosis 1. Traumatic shock; Acon; 2. Trauma: pre-, post-op; dental; Hyp, Led, Rhus, Ruta, Symph post-partum; over-exertion (cramp); 3. Bleeding 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Arsenicum album Clinical applications 1. Anxiety; 2. Hay fever; 3. Coryza Differential diagnosis Acon, Arg nit, Gels, Lyc, Phos, Sil; Allium, Ambrosia, Arundo, Euphrasia, Sabadilla; Arg nit, Coloc, Gels www.facultyofhomeopathy.org 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. • Food: Thirst warm drinks, small amounts. Desires: sour things Adverse: fat < fruit www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Belladonna Clinical applications 1. Fever; Differential diagnosis Aconite, Ferrum phos, Nux; 2. Otitis, Pharyngitis; 3. Croup; 4. Headache; Cham, Ferr phos, Puls; Bell; Bry, Gels, Nat mur, Nux; Hepar; 5. Abscess; 6. Sunstroke www.facultyofhomeopathy.org 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Bryonia Clinical applications 1. Arthritis, chronic or acute Differential diagnosis Apis, Kali bic, Ledum, Puls, Rhus, Ruta; 2. Bell, Nat mur, Nux; Headache 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Calc carb Clinical applications 1. URT: Recurrent, catarrhal; 2. ENT: Otitis Differential diagnosis Kali bic, Puls; Bell, Cham, Ferr phos, Puls; 3. Nux, Sil; Constipation; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Chamomilla Clinical applications 1. Teething; 2. ENT: Otitis Differential diagnosis Merc sol; Bell, Ferr phos, Puls; 3. Coloc; Colic; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Colocynth Clinical applications 1. Colic: abdo, dysmen; 2. Diarrhoea Differential diagnosis Cham; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Euphrasia Clinical applications 1. Conjunctivitis; 2. Hay fever; Coryza; Differential diagnosis Apis, Arg nit, Puls; Allium, Ambrosia, Ars alb, Arundo, Nat mur, Puls, Sabad; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Euphrasia Clinical features • Acrid tears, bland nasal discharge itching eyes, photophobia. Key characteristics • Modalities: < evening, indoors, warmth, light; > open air, dark. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Ferrum phos Clinical applications 1. Fever; 2. ENT: Otitis; 3. 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Gelsemium Clinical applications 1. Anxiety; 2. 3. URT: Flu; Diarrhoea, nervous; 4. Headache; Differential diagnosis Arg nit, Lyc, Phos, Puls, Sil; Merc, Nux; Arg nit, Ars alb, Coloc, 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, incoordination. 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Ipecac Clinical applications 1. URT: Cough; 2. GIT: Nausea, vomiting; (travel sickness), 3. Bleeding, Epistaxis; Differential diagnosis Phos; Cocculus, Nux, Petrol Phos, Tabacum Fer phos, Phos; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Ipecac Clinical features • Nausea, constant; vomiting (doesn’t relieve) – nothing ameliorates; < smell of food, movement; salivation. Cough: wheezy, spasmodic, causing vomiting, < movement. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Lachesis Clinical applications 1. PMT; 2. Menopause; 3. ENT: Pharyngitis; Differential diagnosis Nat mur, Puls, Sep; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Lycopodium Clinical applications 1. Anxiety; 2. 3. 4. Stress reaction; GIT: Flatulence, Dyspepsia; ENT: Pharyngitis; Differential diagnosis Arg nit, Gels, Phos, Puls, Sil; Nux; Arg nit, Nux; 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. <Onions. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Merc sol Clinical applications 1. URT: Flu; 2. Teething; 3. ENT: Otitis media, Pharyngitis/tonsillitis. Differential diagnosis Gels, Nux; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Natrum mur Clinical applications 1. Emotional ailments; 2. PMT; 3. Headache; Differential diagnosis Ign, Staphys; 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; selfdoubt/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 Differential diagnosis 1. Stress reaction, irritability; Lyc; 2. GIT: Dyspepsia, constipation; Arg nit, Lyc; 3. Headache; Bell, Bry, Gels, Natmur; 4. Fever; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Phosphorus Clinical applications 1. URT: Cough; 2. Anxiety; 3. Bleeding, epistaxis; Differential diagnosis Ipecac; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Pulsatilla Clinical applications 1. URT/ENT: Catarrh; recurrent infection, otitis med; 2. Conjunctivitis; 3. Styes; 4. Cystitis; 5. Arthritis; 6. PMT; 7. Anxiety Differential diagnosis Kali bic, Merc, Sil; Arg nit, Euph; 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 <warmth, > 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Rhus tox Clinical applications 1. Arthritis; 2. Skin eruption; Differential diagnosis Apis, Puls, Kali bic, Ruta; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org 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. Abscess, suppuration; 3. Splinters and foreign bodies; www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Differential diagnosis Calc, Hepar, Merc, Puls; Belladonna, Hepar; 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, 'oscopies, 'otomies; 2. Cystitis - 'honeymoon' cystitis. 3. Styes; Differential diagnosis Arnica, Hypericum; 4. Ignatia, Nat mur; Emotional ailments; Apis, Cantharis, Puls; Puls, Sulph; 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org Sulphur Clinical applications 1. Skin eruption; 2. Conjunctivitis; 3. Blepharitis and styes; 4. 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. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org