Abstract
Many medications used in homoeopathy are included in homoeopathic materia medica. It can occasionally cause doctors to become confused about what treatment to recommend in a given situation. Polychrest medications are frequently prescribed by homoeopathic doctors based on comparable symptoms, with excellent outcomes. However, it can occasionally be very challenging to locate a single medication that can treat everything, either because there are few distinctive symptoms, because complaints are suppressed or because pathological alterations have progressed. In this case, uncommon remedies are crucial to the patient’s therapy since we must prescribe a medication based on the patient’s current signs and symptoms. Because rare medicines only affect a certain organ or area of the body, they are rarely often employed. For example, gun powder has a particular effect on skin and functions as an antibacterial medication. When Hepar Sulph and Silicea are unable to treat boils, abscesses etc., it can be helpful.
Keywords: Homoeopathy, medications, treatments, pathogenetic
Introduction
Homeopathy offers a broad variety of remedies sourced from various origins. We are familiar with the pathogenetic effects of certain drugs referred to as polychrest drugs; however, the complete actions of some medications remain unknown to us and these are not commonly prescribed, termed as rare remedies.
Nevertheless, the effects of certain medications are well-established through drug proving, unintentional proving, toxicological effects, clinical trials, and so on; yet, numerous remedies still lack readily accessible detailed pathogenetic effects. In India, various government and non-government organizations are working to gain a deeper understanding of pathogenetic effects through ongoing research. Nevertheless, when infrequent treatments recommended yield outstanding outcomes. Rare remedies target specific actions and are intended for unique diseases. Utilizing these treatments for a specific condition ensures the quickest recovery. These uncommon treatments are typically utilized in lower potencies.
Require information on the pathogenic potential of uncommon medication
- Dr. Hahnemann stated that a physician must understand the pathogenetic effects of remedies to successfully cure illnesses.
- In aphorism 105, Dr. Hahnemann stated that to gain an understanding of the tools designed for healing the natural illness, one must examine the pathogenetic effects of the remedies, so that when tasked with curing, one can choose from them effectively.
- In Aphorism 106, the entire pathogenetic impact of the various remedies must be understood…
Advantages of rare remedies
- Uncommon treatments have particular effects on the human body. Certain medications perform effectively in particular disease conditions.
- Choosing medication is straightforward, based on the diagnosis of the disease or pathological signs.
- When comprehensive case collection cannot be performed.
- When a patient cannot articulate their pain.
- May be authorized in the absence of the patient, upon request for treatment by the patient’s relatives. Or via a phone call when thorough case assessment isn’t feasible.
- Assists in end-of-life care.
- When immediate action is required in an emergency.
Disadvantages of Rare remedies
- Unavailability of the medication.
- Lack of a variety of potency.
- Comprehensive details regarding the medication are not accessible.
- Limited or absence of distinct symptoms.
- Prescribing uncommon treatments based on limited symptoms can result in success or failure.
- A patient may experience an adverse reaction to medication.
- It is not a healing therapy.
- More unreliable in execution.
Indications Of Some Rare Remedies
Avena Sativa
- Exhibits a targeted effect on the brain and nervous system, positively impacting their nutritional function.
- This treatment in fairly substantial doses is required for nervous exhaustion, sexual weakness, and morphine addiction. Ideal remedy for weakness following debilitating illnesses. Tremors in elderly nerves; chorea, Parkinson’s disease, seizures. Paralysis following diphtheria.
- Heart rheumatism. Chills. Acute coryza (administer 20 drop doses in hot water every hour for several doses). Alcohol dependence. Insomnia, particularly among individuals with alcoholism. Negative consequences of Morphine addiction. Anxious conditions related to various women’s issues.
- Mind – Difficulty focusing on a single topic.
- Head – Nervous headache during menstrual period, with a sensation of burning at the crown of the head. Occipital pain, accompanied by phosphatic urine.
- Female – Amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, alongside poor circulation.
- Male – Spermatorrhea, erectile dysfunction; following excessive indulgence.
- Extremities – Loss of sensation in limbs, as though immobilized. Grip strength weakened.
- Dose – Administer ten to twenty drops of tincture, ideally mixed in hot water
Ginseng Quinquefolium
- Claimed to act as a stimulant for the secretory glands, particularly salivary ones. Influences the lower section of the spinal column. Lower back pain, nerve pain, and arthritis.
- Muscle paralysis. Hiccup.
- Skin issues, itching bumps on the neck and chest.
- Head – Dizziness, with gray spots in vision; lateral headache; pain at the back of the head; trouble opening eyelids; objects seem doubled.
- Throat – Tonsillitis, similar to Bellad, but seen in individuals with darker complexions.
- Abdomen – Stretched, sore, grumbling. Discomfort on the right side. Noisy gurgling in the ileo-caecal area. Perityphlitic inflammation.
- Male – Joint pain following numerous discharges. Feebleness of reproductive organs. Sensual tickling at the urethral opening. Erotic arousal. Feeling of pressure in the testicles.
- Extremities – Hands appear puffy. The skin feels constricted. Contraction.
- Chill in the back and spinal area. Sore discomfort in lower back and thighs; nightly throbbing in right leg down to toes. Scorching sensation in the ends of fingers. Rash on the inner upper thighs. Rigid, tight joints, weightiness in the legs. Popping in joints. Rigidity in the spine.
- Dosage -Tincture, at the third potency level.
Pix Liquida
- Tar and its components affect different mucous membranes.
- The most significant symptoms are related to the skin. An excellent remedy for coughing.
- Irritation of the bronchi following influenza. Scaly outbreaks. A lot of scratching.
- Persistent vomiting of dark fluid, accompanied by stomach pain.
- Hair loss.
- Chest – Discomfort at a point near the third left costal cartilage where it connects with the rib.
- Rales in the lungs, along with muco-purulent sputum; unpleasant smell and flavor. Chronic inflammation of the bronchi.
- Skin – Chapped; itches excessively; bleeds upon scratching. Outbreaks on the rear of hands.
- Dosage – First to sixth potency.
Agave Americana
- Indicated in stomach-ache, and painful erections in gonorrhoea.
- Strangury. Hydrophobia. Scurvy; countenance pale, gums swollen and bleeding, legs covered with dark purple blotches, swollen, painful and hard. Appetite poor; bowels constipated.
- Dose – Tincture.
Aethiops Mineralis
- This preparation is of use in scrofulous affections, ophthalmia, otorrhoea, painful, irritating, scabby eruptions, hereditary syphilis.
- Skin – Eruptions. Favus-like, scrofulous, herpetic and eczematous.
- Dose – The lower triturations, especially the second decimal.
Guaco
- Influences the nervous system and female reproductive organs. Cure for stings from scorpions and snakes. Cholera. Paralysis of the bulbar region. Syphilis.
- Tumor. Deafness-tongue dense and challenging to maneuver. Spinal discomfort. Spinal symptoms are prominent and confirmed. Beer consumers at risk of apoplexy.
- Diarrhea and dysentery accompanied by pain in the sacrum and lower back.
- Pain in the head, flushed complexion. Weightiness and struggle in tongue movement.
- Throat – Larynx and trachea narrowed; swallowing is difficult.
- Tongue feels burdensome, hard to maneuver.
- Female – Leucorrhoea abundant, corrosive, foul-smelling, exhausting. At night, a burning sensation and irritation, as if fire were coursing through my body.
- Urine – Elevated, murky, rich in phosphates. Discomfort in the area of the bladder.
- Pain in the back between the shoulder blades, radiating to the forearm. Heating sensation in the back of the shoulders. Discomfort along the spine; intensified when bending.
- Fatigue in the hips and lower back area.
- Extremities – Discomfort in deltoid, shoulders, elbows, arms, and fingers. Discomfort in the hip joint. Legs weighed down. Discomfort in ankle joints and foot soles. Immobility of lower limbs.
- Modalities – More severe, due to movement.
- Dosage – Third to sixth potency.
Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris
- It serves as a treatment for haemorrhagic conditions and uric acid diathesis.
- It eliminates the harmful effects of controlling hemorrhages or vaginal discharges from the uterus.
- Even worse – every two months.
- Improved- Bathing. Moisture.- Quick movement.
- Brain – Urge to travel long distances.
- Stomach- Desires buttermilk. Flatulence.- Blood or mucopurulent secretions following bowel movements.
- Urinary – Hematuria. – Large expulsion of urinary sand. – Dysuria; in the elderly, with incontinence; following forceps delivery.
Stillingia Silvatica
- Persistent periosteal rheumatism, syphilitic and scrofulous conditions. Pronounced respiratory symptoms. Lymphatic sluggishness; sluggish liver accompanied by jaundice and constipation.
- Mind – Somber anticipations; despondent.
- Respiratory – Harsh, uncontrollable cough. Larynx narrowed, accompanied by burning sensation in throat. Pressing the trachea causes soreness. Raspy voice and long-term laryngeal issues in public speakers.
- Urinary – Urine transparent. Deposits pale sediment; urine cloudy and viscous.
- Extremities – Throbbing discomfort in the bones of limbs and spine.
- Skin – Wounds; persistent lesions on hands and fingers. Swollen cervical lymph nodes.
- Legs feel burning and itchy; gets worse with air exposure. Exostosis. Scrofuloderma; syphilis, secondary lesions and subsequent symptoms. Beneficial for concurrent application.
- Modalities – Even more concerning, during afternoons, humid air, activity. Improved, in the morning, arid atmosphere.
Squilla maritima
- A gradually effective treatment. Relates to conditions that take several days to reach their peak. Chronic, dull, rheumatic aches seep throughout the body. A medicine for the spleen; sutures beneath the left floating ribs. Crucial medication for the heart and kidneys. Lung inflammation.
- Primarily influences the mucous membranes of the respiratory and digestive systems, as well as the kidneys. Beneficial for elderly individuals with chronic bronchitis presenting with mucous rales, shortness of breath, and limited urine output.
- Respiratory – Smooth runny nose; edges of nostrils feel tender. Sneeze; throat scratchy; brief, dry cough; need to inhale deeply. Difficulty breathing and sharp pains in the chest, along with painful tightening of the abdominal muscles. Intense, angry, tiring cough with considerable mucus; abundant, salty, slimy phlegm, along with involuntary urination and sneezing. Child clenches fist against face while coughing.
- Cough triggered by deep breathing or cold beverages, due to physical activity, shift from warm to cold air. Measles cough. Regular nighttime urges to urinate, producing substantial volumes. Coughing with sneezing.
- Heart – A cardiac enhancer influencing peripheral vessels and coronary arteries.
- Urinary – Strong urgency; large volumes of watery urine. Unintentional release of urine while coughing.
- Skin – Tiny, crimson marks on the body, accompanied by tingling discomfort.
- Extremities – Cold hands and feet, while the rest of the body feels warm. Feet become achy from being on them for long periods. Tender feet alongside shop girls.
- Modalities – Improved, rest; worsened, movement.
Indigo Tinctoria
- Exhibits significant effects on the nervous system and is undoubtedly beneficial in treating epilepsy accompanied by profound sadness.
- Induces an elevated mood and a strong inclination towards activity. Associated with neurasthenia and hysteria.
- Application of pure powdered Indigo directly onto a wound effectively neutralizes snake and spider venom. [Kali Permang.; Golondrina; Cedron.]
- Observed stricture of the esophagus; presents with a blue hue. [Cupr.]
- Head – Experiences of vertigo accompanied by nausea. Convulsions. A sensation akin to a band encircling the forehead. An undulating feeling throughout the entire head. A perception as if the brain is frozen. Exhibits gloominess; vocalizations during the night. The hair appears to be pulled from the crown. The head feels as though it is frozen.
- Extremities – Sciatica. Pain radiating from the mid-thigh to the knee.
- A deep, boring pain in the knee joint; alleviated by walking. Limb pain exacerbated after each meal.
- Nerves – Predominance of hysterical symptoms where pain is a significant factor.
- Marked excessive nervous irritation. Epilepsy characterized by heat flashes from the abdomen to the head; the seizure commences with dizziness. An aura emanating from a painful area between the shoulders. Reflex spasms induced by worms.
- Modalities – Symptoms worsen during periods of rest and while seated. Improvement noted with pressure, rubbing, and movement.
References
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2. A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, written by Dr. J.H. Clarke; 30th impression published by B. Jain Publishers (P) Ltd., 2012, 1, 2, 3.
3. Lotus Materia Medica, authored by Robin Murphy; 2nd revised Indian edition published by B. Jain Publishers (P) Ltd., 2002.
4. Lesser Writings by Dr. J.T. Kent; published by B. Jain Publishers (P) Ltd.
5. The Best of Burnett, written by Dr. H.L. Chitkara; published by B. Jain Publishers (P) Ltd.
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Co-Author – Dr Subhadra Kumari
