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Vol 9. 1996
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Viola odorata and Viola tricolor are two different sisters. Viola odorata is a sweet scented violet, which grows in groups and its flowers are used to manufacture one of the most expensive scents as well as a harmless dye which is used as an additive in sweets. These patients are charming and mild, occasionally obstinate, chaotic or even hysterical but never harmful or mean. Viola tricolor is a pansy flower which usually bears the three colours violet, yellow and white. Viola tricolor is clearly tri-miasmatic. The prevailing cause for a Viola tricolor pathology lies in a 'step-mother situation'. The patient suffers from neglect or unjust treatment by someone he is depending on so much, that he can neither escape the situation nor stand up for his rights. There is a close similarity to the situation of the Magnesiums, but the resulting state of mind of Viola tricolor is a much deeper emotional imbalance than in Magnesiums, who lack the syphilitic element.

Apis mellifica has been successfully used for children by Dr Jayesh. The important symptoms are restlessness, awkwardness, jealousy, destructiveness, obstinacy, and hysterical element. The differentiating rubrics of Apis and Lachesis are also covered.

Vassilis Ghegas illustrates the essence of Cimicifuga - Cloudiness. On the mental level Cimicifuga has a sensation that they are surrounded by clouds; they think they will become insane; and has strange sensations. They are depressed, hysterical, and sigh like Ignatia. At the emotional level it portrays changeability.

In Homoeopathic practice we often see patients that seem incurable. They receive one remedy after another, the symptoms improve for a while and return worse than before. The symptoms become a murky mess and eventually there is no clear picture on which to prescribe. We all have seen more cases like this than we care to admit. Vithoulkas used the term "spoiled cases" to describe patients he considered incurable because they had received too many incorrect Homoeopathic remedies. Jan Scholten in his article throws light on whether there is any such thing as a "spoiled case". He concludes that many spoiled cases are unknown remedies [unknown to the treating physician] or perhaps he is projecting pessimism and failure unto himself.

A case of Lac-can treated by Ananda Zaren depicts the true colors of the remedy. Lac-can represent a state in which the organism does not have the resources to absorb and contain stress and thus teeters on the brink of collapse. The anger and rage that is part of the wall of Lac-can is generally directed towards himself rather than others. Lac-can individuals have a strong tendency to reproach themselves which is coupled with a profound lack of self-confidence. Lac-can people think very low of themselves, like the plants in the nightshade family, which grow in the poor conditions of refuse sights or garbage heaps. They feel that they are worthless - expendable like rubbish and filth. The remedy is found in the rubric MIND, Delusion, dirty, that he is (K 24). Self contempt can be extreme, is supported by the rubric MIND Averse to herself (CR).

Gabriella Serban of Sweden describes a case of Alumina. The common theme of Alumina was very controlling mother making the patient feel as if he is nobody. Hence the rubric "Confusion of identity".

A case of attention deficit disorder did not respond to Baryta-carb and Helleborous. Judyth Reichenberg Ullman hit upon the rubric "Reading; understand, does not". The three remedies were Ambra-grisea, Colchicum, and Cornus-circinatus. The remedy Cornus-circinatus was researched in reference works which yielded the following information. "Intellectual. Disinclination to think, read or work. Inability to concentrate the thoughts. Difficulty in fixing the mind upon any subject. Reads without appreciating the meaning of words."

Two cases of Aranea-ixobola are described by Dr Nandita. Her observations of the remedy are teasing nature, intense restlessness, deceitful and charming personality.
The most educational and thought provoking article by Kees Dam is a comparison between the mind sections of the two repertories - Complete and Synthesis. His in-depth study points various flaws in both the repertories. The compilers of both repertories send their reactions to his comments. The conclusion drawn is "People who try to prescribe predominantly on the mental emotional picture should opt for the Mind of complete, for those who want a good and updated version of the whole of Kent and want it all in one book, Synthesis is the best." If every Homoeopath studies the repertories with such keenness our repertories will soon be comprehensive, for surely a repertory is not a one man job.

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Vol 10 1/97

Dr Prof R R Sharma, the chief editor of Journal of Scientific Homoeopathy in his editorial aims to make science and Homoeopathy mutually consistent and compatible by enriching both through this journal with new scientific concepts. The preparation and action of dynamised Homeopathic medicines involve the new scientific phenomenon of the induction of chemical specificity of one molecule into another. The chief editor's theory molecular specificity and recognition throws light on the prevalent atomic and molecular the ories which are revised by him to provide the new phenomenon.

Under Materia Medica section Belladonna is presented with Sehgal's technique of rubric interpretation. Sepia, Bacillus no 7, and Bach flower remedies are also elaborated. Dr K P Thepde present as cases of Diabetes treated with single doses of Nux-vom 1M, Opium 10M prescribed on basis of the patient's mental state. Dr Jindal reports a case of steroid resistant Nephrotic syndrome treated with Pulsatilla 1M.

The section on educative Homoeo cures deals with cases of Opium, Hyoscyamus, Bryonia, Bacillus No 7. Cases of Leucoderma, Lymphadenopahty in axillae and psoriasis are also carried. The section on Philosophy by Dr Mann says that vital force is outdated and teachers should rethink while teaching Organon to students.

Seminar reports, Diet chart etc form the rest of the journal. The journal is warmly welcomed in the Homeopathic Journals fraternity and is wished all success.

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Vol 10 4/97

Sadhana Thakkar presents a case where the differential diagnosis between Lachesis and Lachnanthes led to the similimum. The patient, a woman in her forties came with a complaint of chronic fatigue syndrome and lower abdominal pain. While almost all the symptoms were pointing of Lachesis, the doctor noticed that the patient mentioned a peculiar symptom of severe itching of the ears especially when she was eating. Lachnanthes is the only remedy in KR - p291 against this symptom. That remedy also has loquacity, restlessness, delusions of snakes, etc.

An interesting case of Myasthenia gravis cured by Curare by Louis Klein is presented and the remedy was selected based on the symptoms of ptosis of the right eyelid, history of feeling abused by others, etc. There are two articles on Baryta salts namely Baryta-sulphurica and Baryta-bromata.

Baryta-sulph people expect perfection of themselves and in others. Restless, ambitious and competitive. Yet more comfortable with books and ideas rather than with people. They may feel intimidated and awkward in certain situations with certain kinds of people and this anxiety may take the form of blushing and feeling embarrassed. They may be timid due to lack of social skills and/or lack of self-confidence. They may also suffer from social phobias like fear of public speaking, using public toilets, fear of eating in a restaurant, fear of participating in an event with others, etc.

In the case of Baryta-bromata cited by Roger Morrison, the patient exhibited the normal features of Baryta such as innocent and timid personality, fear of being humiliated or scorned and excessive dependence on the parent even when being an adult, fear of blushing and anticipatory anxiety; but the feeling of punishment coming at any moment and attendant guilty feelings and attempts to hurt herself made the doctor prescribe Baryta-bromata (In this synopsis we have briefly outlined three new Baryta salts including Baryta-ars).

Following the publication of Jan Scholten's book Homoeopathy and the Elements, new drugs made from the elements are being explored. Dr Linda Johnston has written an instructive case of Oxygenium for an infant which had a breathing for a few seconds, go limp and then suddenly gasp for breath. It was aggravated during nursing or when lying down. The child emitted foul flatus. It was also observed that the child was aloof and distant and did not establish the close bond with the mother. Several medicines were tried without much success.

After reading Scholten's book, the doctor looked at the case afresh and diagnosed that the problem started when the child could not breathe immediately after birth i.e. it was not getting enough oxygen. On that premise, the doctor prescribed Oxygenium 200. Within two days of taking this remedy, the child condition improved and she cut her teeth and after several weeks it was repeated in the same potency. The child which was not earlier cuddly, became sweet, affectionate and desired to be cuddled by her mother. The problem of foul flatus, which arises from insufficient digestion and lack of oxygen for proper utilization of the food, also disappeared completely.

Dr Scholten describes the state of Oxygenium as one of selfishness, feeling victimized and deprived of that, which he feels, he deserves. There will be a quality of begging, pleading and demanding to have his own way. Dr Johnston feels that the remedy is relevant to present day America which, once an industrious nation, with aversion to dole, has become one where generations of families are excessively dependent on social welfare, have a victim mentality of blaming parents, their job, boss or society for one's own situation in life, and being the victims of abuse from others.

Dr Jayesh Shah discusses Histamine with two case illustrations. The remedy was prescribed based on mental symptoms such as: anxiety, rest during walking ameliorates; sadness, impatience and irritability, trifles from. A detailed review of the Collected works Dr Grimmer giving peculiar case examples and advice, a case of Natrum-nitricum and a seminar report of the video seminar of Ananda Zaren rounds up the issue. All in all a very good issue as it focuses on new remedies with detailed case illustrations.

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