POPPY PAPAVERACEAE

Especially adapted to children and old people; diseases of first and second childhood (Bar. c, Mill.), persons with light hair, lax muscles, and want of bodily irritability.

Want of susceptibility to remedies; lack of vital reaction, the well chosen remedy makes no impression (Carbo v., Laur., Val.).

Ailments: with insensibility and partial or complete paralysis; that originate FROM FRIGHT, bad effects of, the fear still remaining (Acon., Hyos.) ; from charcoal vapors ; from inhaling gas; of drunkards.

All complaints: with great sopor; painless, complains of nothing; wants nothing.

Spasms: of children, from approach of strangers; from nursing after fright of mother (Hyos. — after anger of mother, Cham., Nux) ; from crying; eyes half open and upturned.

Screaming before or during a spasm (Apis, Hell.). Deep stertorous respiration both on inhalation and exhalation.

Delirium: constantly talking: eyes wide open, face red, puffed; or unconscious, eyes glassy, half-closed, face pale, deep coma; preceded by stupor.

Thinks she is not at home (Bry.) ; this is continually in her mind.

Picking of bed clothes during sleep (while awake, Bell., Hyos.).

Delirium tremens: in old emaciated persons; bloated face, stupor, eyes burning, hot dry; with loud snoring.

Sleep: heavy, stupid; with stertorous breathing, RED FACE, EYES HALF-CLOSED, blood-shot; SKIN COVERED WITH HOT SWEAT; after convulsions.

Sleepy, but cannot sleep (Bell., Cham.), sleeplessness with acuteness of hearing, clock striking and cocks crowing at a great distance keep her awake.

Loss of breath on falling asleep (Grind., Lach.).

BED FEELS SO HOT SHE CANNOT LIE ON IT (bed feels hard, Arn., Bry., Pry.) ; moves often in search of a cool place; must be uncovered.

Digestive organs inactive: peristaltic motion reversed or paralyzed; bowels seem closed.

Constipation: of children; of corpulent, good-natured women (Graph.) ; from inaction or paresis, no desire; from lead poisoning; stool hard, round, black balls (Chel., Plumb., Thuja) ; faeces protrude and recede (Si!., Thuja).

Stool: involuntary, especially after fright (Gels.) ; BLACK AND OFFENSIVE; FROM PARALYSIS OF SPHINCTER.

Urine: retained, with bladder full; retention, post-partum or from excessive use of tobacco; in nursing children, after passion of nurse; in fever or acute illness ; paralysis of bladder or sphincter.

(In stramonium we have suppression; while in Opium the secretion in not diminished, the bladder is full but fullness is unrecognized.)

Opium renders the intestines so sluggish that the most active purgatives lose their power. — HERING.

Persistent diarrhoea in those treated with large doses of the drug. — LIPPE.

Sudden retrocession of acute exanthema results in paralysis of brain or convulsions (Zinc).

Marasmus; child with wrinkled skin, looks like a little dried up old man (Abrot).

RELATIONS

Antidotes, for poisonous doses: strong coffee, Nux, Kali per. and constant motion.

When symptoms correspond, the potencies may antidote bad effects of Opium drugging.

Compare: Apis, Bell., Hyos., Stram. and Zinc.

AGGRAVATION

During and after sleep (Apis, Lach.); while perspiring; from warmth; stimulants.

AMELIORATION

From cold; constant walking.

The Importance of Materia Medica in Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a natural form of medicine that has been used for over 200 years. One of the key components of homeopathy is the use of materia medica. Materia medica is a collection of remedies that are derived from natural substances such as plants, animals, and minerals. Each remedy has its unique characteristics and is used to treat specific symptoms and illnesses.

H. C. Allen was a prominent homeopath and author of one of the most influential materia medica books, “The Materia Medica of the Nosodes.” His book provides a comprehensive guide to the use of nosodes, which are remedies made from disease products, such as bacteria or viruses.

The use of materia medica is crucial to the practice of homeopathy. Homeopaths use a patient’s symptoms to match them with the appropriate remedy from the materia medica. This process is called “repertorization.” By analyzing a patient’s symptoms, a homeopath can select the most appropriate remedy for that patient.

Materia medica is an ever-evolving field. New remedies are constantly being added as homeopaths discover new uses for natural substances. Additionally, homeopaths continue to explore the properties of existing remedies, discovering new applications for remedies that have been in use for many years.

The study of materia medica is an essential aspect of homeopathic education. Homeopaths must have a thorough understanding of the characteristics and uses of each remedy in the materia medica to be able to effectively treat their patients. This knowledge allows them to match a patient’s symptoms with the most appropriate remedy, leading to successful treatment outcomes.

In conclusion, the use of materia medica is a critical aspect of homeopathy. It allows homeopaths to treat patients in a natural and holistic way, addressing their unique symptoms and needs. The study of materia medica is an ongoing process that requires a deep understanding of each remedy’s characteristics and uses. As homeopathy continues to evolve, the importance of materia medica will remain a fundamental component of the practice.

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Homoeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that is based on the concept of “like cures like.” It uses highly diluted substances that are believed to cause similar symptoms as the illness being treated.

There are many online homoeopathic Materia medica, which are resources that list and describe the properties and uses of different homoeopathic remedies. Some popular online homoeopathic Materia medica include:

Boericke’s Materia Medica: A comprehensive reference guide to homoeopathic remedies, including information on their uses, indications, and dosages.

Clarke’s Dictionary of Homeopathic Materia Medica: A well-respected and widely used reference that includes information on the symptoms that each remedy is used to treat.

Homeopathic Materia Medica by William Boer Icke: A popular homoeopathic reference book that provides in-depth information on a wide range of remedies, including their indications, symptoms, and uses.

The Complete Repertory by Roger van Zandvoort: A comprehensive online reference that provides information on remedies, symptoms, and indications, and allows users to search for treatments based on specific symptoms.

There are many writers who have contributed to the development of homoeopathic materia medica. Some of the most well-known include:

Samuel Hahnemann: The founder of homoeopathy, Hahnemann wrote extensively about the use of highly diluted substances in treating illness. He is best known for his work “Organon of the Medical Art,” which outlines the principles of homoeopathy.

James Tyler Kent: Kent was an American homoeopathic physician who is known for his contributions to homoeopathic materia medica. He wrote “Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica,” which is still widely used today.

William Boericke: Boericke was an Austrian-American homoeopathic physician who wrote the “Pocket Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica.” This book is considered one of the most comprehensive and widely used homoeopathic reference books.

George Vithoulkas: Vithoulkas is a Greek homoeopathic physician and teacher who has written several books on homoeopathic materia medica, including “The Science of Homeopathy” and “Essence of Materia Medica.”

Robin Murphy: Murphy is an American homoeopathic physician who has written several books on homoeopathic materia medica, including “Homeopathic Clinical Repertory” and “Homeopathic Medical Repertory.”