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Which constituent in Lomatium dissectum (lomatium) may cause a UV sensitive skin rash? |
"Furanocoumarins;
Furanocoumarins may cause a diffuse pruritic or ‘measIes like full body rash." |
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Which constituent in Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) helps relieve smooth muscle spams? |
"parthenolide;
It helps prevent the constriction of blood vessels in the brain (one of the leading causes of migraine headaches). . Feverfew supplements with clinical studies contain a standardized dose of parthenolide (the active compound in feverfew). Feverfew supplements should be standardized to contain at least 0.2% parthenolide." |
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Which constituent in Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam) was once thought to convert into Progesterone? |
"Diosgenin - steroidal saponin;
Diosgenin cannot convert in human physiology to progesterone. Diosgenin, thought to be the active substance in Dioscorea villosa (wild yam), has been found in animals to reduce absorption of cholesterol from the intestine and to lower total cholesterol levels in the blood." |
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Name the Constituents in Humulus lupulus (hops) responsible for the herbs sedative effects? |
Volatile oils - humulene, linalool, lupulone, and myrcene
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Flavonoids and terpenes in Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo) shoulod be standardized to what percentage? |
"24% Flavonoid glycosides and 6% terpenes;
Fruit pulp causes severe Contact Dermatitis." |
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Which constituent in Arctostaphylos uva ursi (Bearberry) contributes to its antiseptic effects in the urinary tract? |
"Arbutin;
Arbutin, the main chemical constituent of uva ursi, is a phenolic glycoside that becomes hydrolyzed to hydroquinone." |
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Best known for it's isoflavone content, Trifolium pratense (Red clover) also contains which blood thinning constituent? |
"coumarins;
Trifolium pratense may increase the risk of bleeding. Trifolium pratense may enhance the effect of blood thinning drugs, as well as herbs and supplements that have blood-thinning effects (e.g. Ginkgo, Zingiber officinale, Allium sativum, vitamin E)." |
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Name the hepatotoxic constituent found in Eupatorium purpureum (Gravel root) |
"pyrrolizidine alkaloids;
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are associated with liver damage and herbs that contain them are contraindicated in those with known or suspected liver disease." |
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Name the key citrus bioflavonoid found in Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), thought to contribute to its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects. |
"Apigenin;
Apigenin is the flavone aglycone of apiin, isolated from the leaves of parsley, basil celery, yarrow, peppermint, lemon balm, chamomileand others. It is a yellow crystalline solid that has been used to dye wool. It has significant chemopreventive activity against UV-radiation. It may reduce DNA oxidative damage, inhibit the growth of human leukemia cells and induced these cells to differentiate, inhibit cancer cell signal transduction and induce apoptosis, act as an anti-inflammatory, and anti -spasmodic." |
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Which Constituents in Convallaria majalis (lily-of-the-valley) is responsible for ionotropic effects? |
cardiac glycosides (i.e. convallarin, convalloside, glucoconvalloside)
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What constituent in Prunus serotina (black cherry) acts as an Anti-tussive agent? |
"cyanogenic glycosides-particularly prunasin;
Prunus serotina (wild cherry bark) contains cyanogenic glycosides, particularly prunasin. These glycosides, once broken apart in the body, act to relieve coughs by quelling spasms in the smooth muscle lining the bronchioles." |
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The oil of which botanical has undecylenic acid, a powerful chemical for dermal fungus? |
Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant)
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Which fatty acid - omega 3 or 6 is found in Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste berry)? |
"Linoleic acid - omega 6;
Linoleic acid has been isolated from the fruits of Vitex agnus-castus and has been shown to influence estrogen receptors and induce certain estrogen ¡nducible genes. Caution should be used in those with hormonally sensitive cancers." |
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Which constituent in Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot) is a morphine like alkaloid that can cause sedation, faintness and vertigo? |
"Sanguinarine;
Sanguinaria canadensis should be used with great caution in patients taking opioids or CNS depressants, as sanguinarine is a morphine-like alkaloid that may cause sedation, faintness, vertigo, and possibly impair decision-making and increase response time. Oral rinses containing 0.0 1% sanguinarine have been used daily for up to six weeks to reduce plaque formation in patients with established and developing plaque and periodontal disease." |
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Which constituent in Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco) has similar effects on the nervous system as nicotine? |
"Lobeline;
Lobeline, the alkaloids present in the leaves is used to stimulate the removal of phlegm from the respiratory tract and in very low dosages for smoking cessation." |
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The seeds from Borago officinalis (borage) are rich in which fatty acid? |
GLA - Omega 6 fatty acid
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The lectins from Viscum album (European mistletoe) have been shown to reduce the frequency and intensity of clinical signs and symptoms in patients with which hepatic condition? |
Hepatitis C
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Which constituent in Cineraria maritima (Dusty Miller) causes hepatotoxicity? |
pyrrolizidine alkaloids
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What is the name of highly poisonous alkaloid in Aconitum napellus (aconite) that causes tingling and numbness if taken orally? |
"aconitine;
Locally, aconite and ¡ts alkaloid, aconitine, act as irritants, producing a tingling, pricking sensation and numbness, followed by peripheral sensory impairment, resulting in anaesthesia. The latter is due to paralysis of the sensory nerve terminals." |
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What action associated with Calendula officinalis (marigold) makes it useful for treating wounds? |
vulnerary
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What influence does Selenicereus grandiflorus (night-blooming cereus) have on renal function? |
"Diuretic - increases renal output;
Selenicereus grandiflorus is a mild diuretic that decreases heart rate, dilates peripheral vessels and increases renal output." |
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What actions in Geranium maculata (American cranesbill) make it effective for controlling bleeding? |
"Astringent, styptic and hemostatic;
This is due to the high tannin content." |
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Name two actions of Mentha piperita/spicata/viridis (Peppermint, Spearmint) on the GI system? |
Carminative and anti-spasmodic
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What are the two most prominent actions of Piscidia erythrina (Jamaican Dogwood)? |
Anodyne and sedative
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What action does Crataegus Oxycantha have on coronary blood vessels? |
Coronary vasodilation
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Does Viscum album (European mistletoe) have positive or negative inotropic effects? |
"Negative;
Viscum album may antagonize the effects of Digitalis due to its negative inotropic properties." |
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What action does Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) have on mucous membranes of the mouth, throat and gums? |
"hemostatic;
Hamamelis virginiana also has astringent properties." |
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What influence does Viscum album (European mistletoe) have on blood pressure? |
Viscum album (European mistletoe) is a hypotensive agent
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#NAME? |
cathartic
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What influence does Digitalis purpurea (foxglove) have on heart rate and force of contraction? |
"Positive inotropic but negative chronotropic effects;
Like Convallaria majalis, Digitalis purpurea has positive inotropic but negative chronotropic effects. However, Digitalis has a very narrow therapeutic index." |
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What action does Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh) have on the uterus? |
"Antispasmodic and uterine stimulant;
Herbalists often recommend blue cohosh as an emmenagogue to induce menstruation, and as a uterine stimulant and antispasmodic." |
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What action does Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) have on bronchial secretions? |
"expectorant;
Glycyrrhizin acts as an expectorant by thinning and loosening mucous making it easier to cough up." |
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What action does Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) have on the GI tract? |
"anti-spasmodic;
The primary use for the herb is for digestive upsets and settling stomach pain while stimulating appetite. The seeds are soothing for the digestive system." |
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What action does Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) have on the genitourinary system? |
"diuretic;
Preliminary human and laboratory research suggests that horsetail may increase the amount of urine excretion." |
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What action associated with Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) makes it useful for menorrhagia and metrorrhagia? |
"styptic;
The styptic properties of Achillea make it a popular addition in tinctures that address excessive menstrual bleeding. It may also be used topically on most skin wounds." |
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What is the primary action of Gentiana lutea (Gentian) in the stomach and hepatobiliary system? |
"Gastric acid stimulant and increase in gall bladder motility;
The suggested mode of action of bitters is thought to be a priming effect on the upper digestive system mediated by a nerve reflex from the bitter taste buds. This results ¡n stimulation and increase in vagal stimulation resulting a transient rise in gastrin and an increase in gall bladder motility." |
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What action does Olea europea (olive) have on digestion? |
"Bitter digestive stimulant;
Mostly used as an antiviral agent, Olea europea may aggravate those with dyspepsia if taken on an empty stomach." |
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What is the major action of Galium aparine (Cleavers) |
"diuretic and Alterative;
Alteratives improves detoxification of the body by improving digestion and the function of the organs of elimination such as liver/gallbladder, kidney/bladder, bowel and/or the immune system. Also known as depuratives or ‘blood purifiers’." |
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#NAME? |
Astringent
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The uterine tonic effects of Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort) is due to which action? |
Antispasmodic
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What action does Melissa officinalis (lemonbalm) have on thyroid function? |
"Anti-thyroid;
Melissa may block the binding of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) to its receptor by acting both on the hormone and the receptor itself. Additionally, may block conversion of T4 to T3." |
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Which botanical Ligusticum porteri (osha) or Ligusticum lucidum is indicated for cancer? |
"Ligustrum lucidum;
Ligustrum lucidum and Ligusticum porten areeasy to confuse. Remember that that Ligusticum porten ¡s a bitter digestive stimulant and Ligustrum lucidum has some anti-tumor properties in vitro." |
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The Antispasmodic and Astringent action of Viburnum prunifolium make it useful for treating which gynecological conditions? |
"Premenstrual syndrome (cramping) and menorrhagia;
Viburnum prunifolium is used for smooth muscle spasms, endometriosis and dysmenorrhea but is also an astringent used for menorrhagia and bleeding in menopause." |
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Does Panax ginseng (Asian Ginseng) increase or decrease blood glucose? |
"Decreases - may lower blood glucose levels in those with type 2 Diabetes;
Panax ginseng may increase the hypoglycemic effect of insulin and sulfonylureas." |
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Which enzyme does Prunus africanum (Pygeum) inhibit? |
"5-α reductase;
Some sources also suggest aromataseinhibition." |
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Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot) is escharotic, what does that mean? |
"Sanguinaria may destroy tissue and lead to the formation of a large scab, called an escha r. Sanguinaria and its extracts are thus considered escharotic.;
Although applying escharotic agents, including Sanguinaria canadensis to the skin is sometimes suggested as a home treatment for skin cancer, these attempts can be severely disfiguring. Salves derived from Sanguinaria cannot be relied on to remove a malignant tumor. Microscopic tumor deposits may remain after visible tumor tissue is burned away, and case reports have shown recurrence and metastasis. " |
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Inula helenium (elecampane) is a tonic for which organ? |
"Lungs;
Although there are bitter properties and some resources suggest the liver as a key organ, Inula is most indicated for a chronic wet cough to improve expectoration of secretions, often combined with Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)." |
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Lithospermum spp. (Common gromwell) ruderale and Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed) are both indicated for which endocrine condition? |
"hyperthyroidism-graves disease;
Both Lithospermum ruderale and Lycopus virginicus have antithyroid and antigonadotropic properties." |
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What is the primary action of Eupatorium purpureum (Gravel root)? |
"Urinary antilithic;
Eupatorium purpureua s primarily used to treat kidney stones and is thought to increases excretion of sediment form urinary tract. It is thought to prevent precipitation of urates in the urinary system." |
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Symptoms occur at 12 am (2) |
aconite and Arsenicum album
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"inferiority and cruelity; Unbearable inner conflict; " |
Anacardium
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Burning pains better from heat and desires company |
Arsenicum album
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"Impulsive; lacks neural mental emotional control" |
Argentum Nitricum
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"Joyless; severe Depression" |
Aurum metallicum
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"Overworker; on the verge of collapse" |
Calcarea Carbonica
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"Passionate; enthusiastic and Intense" |
Carcinosin
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"Sympathetic; standing up for the cause" |
Causticum
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Symptom begin at 3 pm |
belladonna
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Keynote: Worse from motion |
Bryonia
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Worse from motion, better from pressure |
Bryonia
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Dry and sticking pains |
Bryonia
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Keynote: Craving for eggs, and fear of mice and rats |
Calcarea Carbonica
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cough better when on hands and knees, craves lemonade |
Eupatorium perfoliatum
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"Inappropriate; shameless lack of control over impulses" |
Hyoscyamus
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nausea with asthma or menses |
ipecacuanha
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Primarily left-sided |
Lachesis
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Primarily Right-sided remedy |
Lycopodium
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KeyNote: Brain cry |
"Apis;
meningitis" |
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Insecurity or feeling of being less, often compensated by pretending to be "more" |
Lycopodium
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Keynote: 10 am aggravation |
Natrum Muriaticum
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Keynote: one cheek red the other pale (2) |
"Aconitum napellus, Chamomilla;
One red and hot and one cold, dry" |
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Keynote: Tendency to stick feet out of the covers because they are hot and need to be cooled |
Sulphur
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Sleepiness |
opium
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Worse from heat |
pulsatilla
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Worse from first motion, better from continued motion |
Rhus tox
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Stiffness often relieved with continued motion |
Rhus tox
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Rusty gate syndrome and craves cold milk? |
Rhus tox
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Relief from strong physical exertion |
Sepia
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Worse from cold weather |
Silica
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Burning pains (3) |
Arsenicum album, phosphorus, Sulphur
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Desire for fresh air (2) |
Sulphur and pulsatilla
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Strong sugar cravings (2) |
Argentum Nitricum and Lycopodium
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Causation: Emotion: ailments from mortification |
Staphysagria
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Causation: Emotion: ailments from anger (3) |
Chamomilla, Colocynthis, Nux Vomica
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Causation: Emotion: ailments from grief (2) |
ignatia, Natrum Muriaticum
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Causation: Emotion: ailments from Fright (2) |
aconite, *opium
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Causation: Emotion: ailments from Injury (3) |
Arnica montana, Natrum Sulphuricum, *cicuta
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Causation: suppression (3) |
*Abrotanum, Sulphur, Nux Vomica
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Causation: chill |
Rhus tox
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Causation: allopathic medicine and vaccination (4) |
Silica, Thuja occidentalis, Sulphur, Nux Vomica
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Predilection for the lungs (2) |
phosphorus and Tuberculinum
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Favors mucus membranes |
Apis
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Favors genitalia |
Medorrhinum
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Prefers the digestive tract including the liver |
Lycopodium
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Quick pace (2) |
aconite and belladonna
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Slower action/pace (2) |
Gelsemium sempervirens, and Silica
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Remedy needed to complete the action of pulsatilla |
Silica
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Periodicity: 2 to 7 days, esp fevers |
Cinchona officinalis (china)
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Alternating conditions: mental symptoms alternate with physical symptoms |
Platina
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Chamomilla is an antidote for? |
Coffea
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Silica intereferes with? |
Mercurius vivus
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Causticum interferes with? |
phosphorus
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What remedies follow Sulphur well? (2) |
Calcarea Carbonica and phosphorus
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Remedy indicated in hemorrhage |
ipecacuanha and *secale?
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Remedy indicated for Acute spinal cord and other neurological injuries |
hypericum
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Remedy indicated for a left-sided pneumonia |
phosphorus
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A Constitutional Calcarea Carbonica may develop? |
An acute belladonna fever
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"Essence: inferiority and cruelty; unbearable inner conflict" |
Anacardium
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"Essence: Swelling; task oriented" |
Apis
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"Essence: impulsive; lacks neural mental, emotional control" |
Argentum Nitricum
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"Essence: Insecurity; needs to control the surroundings" |
Arsenicum album
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"Essence: Joyless; severe Depression" |
Aurum metallicum
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"Essence: Overworker; on the verge of collapse" |
Calcarea Carbonica
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"Essence: passionate; enthusiastic and intense" |
Carcinosin
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"Essence: sympathetic; standing up for the cause" |
Causticum
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"Essence: inappropriate; shameless lack of control over impulses" |
Hyoscyamus
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"Essence: stuck grieving; spastic hysterical grief" |
ignatia
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"Essence: rule checker; by the book" |
Kali Carbonicum
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"Essence: Intensity; strong emotions, very stimulated" |
Lachesis
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"Essence: Feels inferior; feels less than less" |
Lycopodium
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"Essence: Extremes; extremely erratic, with aggression" |
Medorrhinum
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"Essence: Reactivity; over-sensitive to changes in environment" |
Mercurius
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"Essence: Sensitive; the wounded heart" |
Natrum Muriaticum
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"Essence: Type A; A for ambition, achievement, aggression" |
Nux Vomica
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"Essence: Dazed; Blissful and drowsy" |
opium
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"Essence: Diffuses like bubbles; Sensitivity blurs the boundaries" |
phosphorus
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"Essence: Weeper; changeability with softness" |
pulsatilla
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"Essence: Rigidity; progressive stiffness" |
Rhus Toxicodendron
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"Essence: Indifference; tough egg to crack" |
Sepia
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"Essence: giving in-or up; uncertain of his abilities" |
Silica
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"Essence: sweetness; suppressed anger" |
Staphysagria
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"Essence: Theme of violence; violence or fear of violence" |
Stramonium
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"Essence: slovenly, smart; the lazy intellectual" |
Sulphur
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"Essence: Feels worthless; desperately tries to fit in" |
Thuja occidentalis
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"Essence: Unfulfilled adventurer; constant need for *Change" |
Tuberculinum
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Describe the vomitus in Pyrogenium |
Pyrogenium can suffer from persistent vomiting that has a brownish coffee-ground appearance.
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How does sulphur describe their stool when they get consitpated? What other gastrointestinal complain may accompany their Constipation? |
Sulphur complains of hard, knotty, dry stools, 'as if the stool was burnt'. The Constipation often alternates with Diarrhea.
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What unique sensation is associated with a Sulphur headache? |
Sulphur patients report the presence of a constant heat on the vertex of the their head.
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Describe a typical fever in Stramonium. |
Stramonium develops an intense fever with delirium and fear. There may be febrile convulsions with violent head jerking.
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What specific phobia does Stramonium suffer from? |
"Hydrophobia;
animals, death " |
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Which remedy has been called the Arnica montana of the eye? |
"Symphytum;
blunt trauma " |
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What causes the insomnia of Urtica urens? |
The insomina of Urtica urens is usually due to itching.
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Where does a Gelsemium sempervirens headache start? |
"In the spine.;
A typical gelsemium headache begins in the cervical spine and radiates to the forehead, causing a bursting sensation in the forehead and eyeballs. It is worse mental exertion, smoking, heat of sun, and lying with the head low." |
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Which position brings relief to vomiting in Antimonium tartaricum? |
"Lying on the right side;
Homeopathic antimonium tartaricum patients will vomit in any position except lying on the right side. Ant-t patients may vomit until they faint, and the vomiting is often followed by drowsiness and prostration. " |
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What brings on photophobia in Conium maculatum? |
"Artificial light;
Conium will develop an aversion to light without any inflammation of the eyes. It becomes worse from using eyes ¡n artificial light." |
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When does Conium maculatum complain of Mastalgia? |
"Menstruation;
Conium’s breasts become sore, hard and painful before and during menstruation." |
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Which remedy is indicated for periorbital edema? |
Apis mellifica
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Does euphrasia usually cough at night? |
"No;
A typical euphrasia only coughs during the daytime. There is excessive lachrymation during the cough." |
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How is the sensation of a Sore throat described in allium cepa? |
"Splitting;
The sore throat in allium feels as though the throat is ‘splitting apart’." |
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What does a Glonoinum headache feel like? |
Throbbing, pulsating
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What often accompanies the vomiting of Veratrum album? |
Veratrum album may have violent vomiting with profuse Diarrhea
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Does a Cinchona officinalis (china) fever sweat? |
"Yes;
China has an intermittent fever that returns every seven to fourteen days but never occurs at night. The patient sweats profusely all over on being covered, or during sleep." |
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Does a Nux Vomica Urinary tract infection produce a lot of urine? |
"No;
although Nux Vomica will have a bladder that feels full, they will only pass a small amount of urine. There is pain at the beginning and during urination." |
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Does Constipation often accompany Dysmenorrhea in Veratrum album? |
"No;
in Veratrum album, Dysmenorrhea is accompanied with vomiting and purging, or exhausting Diarrhea with cold sweat. The patient is so weak, she can scarcely stand for two days." |
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What does the Sore throat pain of belladonna feel like? |
"Throbbing;
a belladonna Sore throat presents as a throbbing, painful Tonsillitis or pharyngtiis with a strawberry tongue. The pain is right sided." |
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Does a Ferrum phosphoricum fever build slowly or quickly? |
"Quickly;
in the early stages Ferrum phosphoricum has a 102 degree fever with few other symptoms." |
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What does Hemorrhoid pain feel like in Arsenicum album? |
"Stiching;
Arsenicum album patients with Hemorrhoids report a stiching pain, when walking or sitting but not while passing stool. the pain may also be burning, worse with heat. Fissures make voiding urine difficult. " |
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How does Cantharis describe the sensation of pain? |
"Raw, burning;
Cantharis reports raw, sore pain with burning in every part of the body, internally and externally. Cantharis pain is accompanies with extreme weakness" |
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Does urination bring relief to an equisetum Urinary tract infection? |
"No;
A typical equisetum UTIHas a severe dull pain in the bladder that is not relieved by urinating, and a cutting, sharp pain in the urethra during micturation. The pain is most severe at the end of micturation. Copious urine is passed, but this does not provide relief." |
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What time of day does Tuberculinum get Diarrhea? |
Early morning Tuberculinum Diarrhea occurs suddenly, in the early morning. The stool is dark brown, watery, offensive and discharged with great force.
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What triggers Vertigo in Colocynthis? |
"Turning their head;
Colocynthis experiences vertigo (‘as if they would fall’) when quickly turning their head, especially to the left. It may also be triggered by stimulants." |
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What body position does Arsenicum album prefer when he is having an asthma attack? |
"Leaning forward;
An asthma attack for the arsenicum patient is relieved by sitting or bending forward, and the patients are unable to lie down for fear of suffocating. They may spring out of bed at night, especially after midnight" |
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In which ear is belladonna likely to experience otitis? |
"Right ear;
Ear pain in belladonna is usually a right sided otitis media. " |
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What are Cina maritima children afraid to do when they have a cough? |
"Move;
The typical cina maritima cough is dry and spasmodic with sneezing and may be accompanied by gagging in the morning. Children are afraid to speak or move for fear of bringing on a paroxysm of coughing." |
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Is a Eupatorium perfoliatum cough painful? |
"Yes;
Eupatorium has a characteristic ‘shattering’ cough that causes pain ¡n the head and chest - which they may hold or support with their hands (similar to bryonia). " |
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Does the lachrymation in allium cepa burn? |
"No;
There is profuse, watery and acrid nasal discharge with equally profuse but bland lachrymation. The nasal discharge burns and corrodes nose and upper lip." |
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What type of urinary incontinence does Causticum experience? |
"Stress incontinence;
Causticum experiences a stress incontinence when coughing, sneezing, blowing the nose." |
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Describe the Sore throat pain of Calcarea Carbonica. |
"Stiching;
Calcarea will complain of a stitching pain or dysphagia. There is no sidedness. Goiter may also be present." |
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Where does a Tuberculinum headache start? |
"Right eye;
Tuberculinum tends to suffer from chronic headaches that travel from above the right eye to the occiput. The pain is intense, sharp or cutting." |
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Which remedy is best suited for profound Depression? |
"Aurum metallicum;
Aurum metallicum may become severely depressed, especially after a financial loss." |
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Is a Rumex cough weak or forceful? |
"Forceful;
Rumex describes a tickle in the suprasternal fossa and a raw sensation in the larynx and trachea when coughing. The explosive cough can produce mucous that is thin and frothy." |
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Which remedy is indicated for periosteal pain that occurs even after wounds have fully healed? |
"Symphytum officinale;
Symphytum is ¡indicated for blows, bruises, wounds that penetrate to the bone, and periosteal pain that persists after wounds have healed." |
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Does the cough of Antimonium tartaricum produce a lot of mucus? |
"Yes, but it is not expectorated.;
In a typical ant-t cough, there seems to be a lot of mucus ¡n the bronchi and ¡t seems as if much would be expectorated, but nothing comes up. When lungs seem to fail, the patient becomes sleepy and the cough declines or ceases. Ant-t coughs come on in spring and autumn, when damp weather commences." |
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What time of day does pulsatilla get Diarrhea? Describe its appearance |
pulsatilla suffers from Diarrhea at night. It is watery and greenish-yellow.
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How does Silica describe the pain of a throat infection? |
"Splinter-like;
Silica describes a stitching pain or splinter in their throat ‘as if a fìshbone were stuck there’. Silica is also indicated for peritonsillar abscesses." |
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NOT on NPLEX: For which age group is Baptisia an effective Diarrhea remedy? |
"Children;
indicated for offensive Diarrhea" |
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How does Colocynthis describe hip pain? |
"Cramping or shooting pain;
Colocynthis describes both a crampy pain in hip, (‘as though screwed in a vise’) and a shooting pain (‘like lightning-shocks’) down the whole limb, left hip, left thigh, left knee, and into the popliteal fossa. They prefer to lie on the affected side." |
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Is Bryonia alba cough dry or productive? |
"Dry;
A typical bryonia cough is dry, spasmodic, with gagging and vomiting. The cough is made worse by eating, drinking, deep inspiration and entering a warm room. It may be accompanied by and stitches in side of chest or a headache ‘as if head would fly to pieces’." |
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Which remedy is best suited for a left sided otitis with excruciating pain? |
Lachesis muta
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Are Veratrum album patients hot and thirsty when they have a fever? |
"No - cold and thirsty;
Veratrum album will complain of extreme coldness and thirst. The face ¡s cold and collapsed, with cold sweat on the forehead and a deathly pallor on the face. The fever is intermittent." |
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What is a Eupatorium who is suffering from Vertigo unable to do? |
"Look to the left;
Eupatorium reports a sensation as if they were falling to the left. They cannot turn their head to the left for fear of falling. " |
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What sensation triggers the cough of Conium maculatum? |
"Dry, itching;
Conium will get spasmodic paroxysms caused by the sensation of a dry spot in larynx that may be accompanied by itching of the chest and throat. It is worse at night, when lying down, and during pregnancy." |
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When does aconite pain usually occur? |
"At night;
Aconite patients may describe their pain as ‘intolerable’, driving them ‘crazy’. Such pain usually occurs at night." |
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IS the Diarrhea of Pyrogenium painful? |
"No;
Brown or black Diarrhea that is painless and involuntary" |
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What activities tend to trigger Vertigoin Rhus tox? |
Standing and walking
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What size of wart is Causticum indicated for? |
"Large;
Causticum (caust) is indicated for large, jagged, often pedunculated warts that bleed easily and exude moisture but also for smaller warts all over the body including eyelids, face and nose." |
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What do patients say the Neuralgia of allium cepa feels like? |
"Like a string of a long thread;
Patients report a pain that feels ‘like a long thread’. All-c is particularly effective in cases of traumatic chronic neuritis such as the neuralgia that follows amputation of a limb." |
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What often precedes Constipation in Ruta graveolans? |
"Trauma;
Ruta is indicated for constipation due to impaction following a mechanical injury." |
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Is Eupatorium perfoliatum pain localized or diffuse? |
"Diffuse;
Eupatorium suffers from bone pains affecting their back, head, chest, limbs and especially the wrists (‘as if dislocated’). Patients may complain of ‘aching in every bone’. This remedy is also suited to painful soreness of the eyeballs. Pains may come quickly, and go away just as quickly." |
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Describe the appearance and odour of Diarrhea in Chamomilla. |
"Spinach, rotten;
In chamomilla, the stool will appear green and watery like chopped eggs and spinach. It is hot, corroding, and very offensive - like rotten eggs." |
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What causes incontinence in Rumex crispus? |
coughIng
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Which remedy has a fever with 'anticholinergic' symptoms? |
"belladonna;
A belladonna fever (‘hot as a hare’) features dilated pupils (‘blind as a bat’) and red skin (‘red as a beet’), but there is no sweating (‘dry as a bone’). Patients may becomes violent and delirious (‘mad as a hatter’). The onset is rapid." |
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What kinds of wounds are best treated with Staphysagria? |
"Puncture wounds;
Staphysagria is indicated for mechanical injures from sharp cutting instruments." |
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NOT ON NPLEX: When does the Diarrhea of Aloe socotrina (Aloe) usually occur? |
"After eating or upon waking;
Homeopathic aloe is indicated for diarrhea that occurs immediately after eating or that drives the patient out of bed in the morning. Also, aloe is indicated for solid stool and masses of mucus that pass involuntarily." |
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Does Carbo Vegetablis have strong or weak digestion? |
"Weak;
Even the simplest food disagrees with them. They will experience excessive accumulation of gas in stomach and intestines (‘as if stomach would burst’) that is worse lying down. Eructations give temporary relief." |
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NOT ON NPLEX: What characteristic sound does the cough of cuprum metallicum make? |
"Gurgling;
A typical cuprum cough resembles whooping cough: long-lasting, suffocating, and spasmodic. The patient may be unable to speak, breathless, rigid, or blue in the face. The cough has a gurgling sound, as if water was being poured from a bottle and, by coincidence, it is better drinking cold water." |
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Does Stramonium (stram) tend to develp a mild or a strong fever? |
"Strong;
Stramonium develops an intense fever with delirium and fear. There may be febrile convulsions with violent head jerking." |
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What brings on the headache of Cinchona officinalis (china)? |
"Bleeding and sexual excess;
A typical cinchona headache presents with a flushed face and intense throbbing of the head and carotids (‘as if the skull would burst’) from the occiput over the whole head. The headache is brought on after bleeding or sexual excess and is worse sitting or lying - the patient must stand or walk." |
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What triggers attacks of Diarrhea for Arsenicum album? |
"Meals;
For arsenicum album, diarrhea tends to follow eating or drinking. The stool may be scanty, dark-colored, offensive, and whether small or large, is followed by great prostration." |
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Is Cantharis more likely to have melena or hematochezia? |
"hematochezia;
Cantharis may pass stool with white, pale or red tough mucus, (‘like scrapings from the intestines’) with streaks of red blood (hematochezia)." |
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How does Arsenicum describe their pain? |
"Burning;
Arsenicum has burning pains ‘like fire’, as if ‘hot coals were applied to parts’. The pain however ¡s actually better in hot environments, hot drinks, and heat applications. " |
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How does Eupatorium know that they are about to get a chill or a fever? |
"Insatiable thirst;
Eupatorium knows a chill is coming because they can not drink enough. This insatiable thirst occurs before and during the fever or chill. Bone pain may be present, and it is not uncommon for eupatorium to vomit at the end of the chill." |
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What time of day does Tabacum (tab) tend to get a headache? |
"Early morning;
Tabacum tends to suffer from a sick headache that comes on in early morning. They report a sudden pain on right side of head as if ‘struck by a hammer or a club’." |
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What other gastrointestinal complaint may accompany the Constipation of Sulphur? |
"Diarrhea;
Sulphur complains of hard, knotty, dry stools, ‘as if the stool was burnt’. The constipation often alternates with diarrhea." |
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At what time of day does a Sanguinaria canadensis headache begin? |
"Morning;
A typical sanguinaria headache begins ¡n the morning, increases during the day, and lasts until evening. The head feels ‘as if it would burst’. The headache starts at the occiput, spreads upwards and settles over right eye." |
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What time of day does Bryonia get a headache? |
"Morning;
Bryonia headaches begin ¡n the morning and build gradually into the evening. They are triggered by stooping (‘as if brain would burst through forehead’), coughing, constipation and from ironing." |
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NOT ON NPLEX: What colour are Hemorrhoids in Aloe socotrina? |
"Blue;
Hemorrhoids in aloe are blue, like a bunch of grapes with itching and burning that prevents sleep." |
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What does typical Apis pain feel like? |
"Stinging;
Apis pain is burning, stinging, or sore and can suddenly migrate from one body part to another." |
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What behavior strongly suggests Tabacum (tab) for motion sickness? |
"Throat clearing;
Tabacum (tab) is acutely used for nausea and vomiting or motion sickness in individuals who are constantly clearing their throat. There is excessive salivation, and they may report a giddy, sinking feeling in their stomach." |
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NOT ON NPLEX: Where does an Aloe headache occur? |
"Forehead;
The aloe headache occurs across the forehead, is worse with every step, and ¡s often accompanied with heavy eyes and nausea." |
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Describe the palpitations of Spongia tosta |
"Violent and painful;
The palpitations described by spongia are painful with gasping respiration. The patient may be awakened suddenly after midnight with suffocation and great anxiety. Valvular insufficiency may be present." |
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Is an Aconitum napellus Sore throat accompanied by fever? |
"Yes;
The sore throat of aconite is red and is accompanied by a sudden fever. There is no affinity for any particular side of the throat." |
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What triggers a Causticum cough? |
"Breathing out;
A causticum cough is triggered by expiration. They cough ¡s productive, mostly at night, but they are not able to fully expectorate: sputa must be swallowed. They report a rawness or soreness ¡n their chest and sometimes pain ¡n their hips that is associated with their cough." |
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What time of day does Rumex crispus get Diarrhea? |
"5-10am;
Rumex suffers early morning diarrhea, from 5 to 10 A.M. There is painless but sudden passing of profuse, offensive stool." |
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What brings temporary relief to women who are suffering from an allium cepa headache? (besides allium cepa!) |
"Menses;
All-c is particularly indicated for a headache that stops during menses and returns when the flow disappears." |
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What side is the Sore throat of Chamomilla? |
"Left Side;
A chamomilla sore throat is left sided, with swollen lymph nodes. The patient is thirsty and sensitive to pain." |
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Where does Tuberculinum get eczema? |
"Whole body;
The eczema of tuberculinum occurs all over the entire body with oozing especially behind the ears and in the hair. The skin may appear fiery red." |
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Is a Pyrogenium fever stable or labile? |
"Labile;
Pyrogenium has a high fever greater than 103F that changes quickly, with restlessness and aching through the entire body. The patent is better with movement, changing positions and hard rocking. They are worse with cold." |
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What co-morbidity is associated with Diarrhea in Apis mellifica? |
"Alcoholism;
Apis is indicated for diarrhea associated with chronic alcoholism. The diarrhea is involuntary from every motion, as though the ‘anus was wide open’." |
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At what time of year does the hayfever of allium cepa usually begin? |
"August;
Allium cepa is particularly effective for hayfever that begins in August every year, especially if there is violent sneezing on rising from bed or a history of handling peaches." |
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In which side does Rhus Toxicodendron complain of sciatica? |
Left side.
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Describe the sensation and the urine in a typical Cantharis Urinary tract infection. |
"Burning pain with bloody strangury;
The UTI of cantharis has burning, cutting pain and ‘voluptuous itching’. There is a constant intolerable urge to urinate, but the urine is bloody and is passed only drop by drop (strangury). Drinking even small quantities of water increases pain in the bladder." |
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What does a Spongia cough sound like? |
"Barking;
Spongia has a cough with a lot of wheezing that may sound like a seal’s bark. It is a very dry cough with no mucous." |
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NOT ON NPLEX- Describe the pain of a typical Baptisia Sore throat |
"Painless;
A typical baptisia presents with a painless pharyngitis with malodorous secretions, dark red tonsils and soft a palate. There is no sidedness." |
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Describe the cough of Kali-c. |
"Dry, with gagging or vomiting;
The cough on kali-c is dry, paroxysmal, loosens viscid mucus or pus which must be swallowed spasmodic WITH GAGGING OR VOMITING OF INGESTA, hard, white or smoky masses fly from throat when coughing." |
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Why does Nux Vomica prefer to keep still when they have a fever? |
"To prevent chills;
Although a nux vomica fever has great heat with the whole body burning red and hot, they can not move or uncover themselves without becoming chilly." |
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NOT ON NPLEX: What does the expectoration of stannum metalicum look like? |
"The white of an egg;
A typical stannum cough is shattering or strangling. There is profuse expectoration which looks like the white of an egg." |
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Which side does Bryonia like to lie onto relieve pain? |
"Painful side;
Bryonia reports stitching, tearing, pain that is better when they lie on the painful side. The pain in bryonia is worse at night, motion, inspiration and coughing." |
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Where does Carbo Vegetablis tend to bleed, and why? |
"Carbo vegetabilis bleeds from any mucous outlet. Blood oozes from weakened tissues in carb-v because the vital force has been exhausted and the patient is severely debilitated.;
Deficient capillary circulation causes blueness of skin and coldness of extremities. Vital powers are nearly exhausted and there is a desire to be constantly fanned." |
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NOT ON NPLEX: Which remedy is appropriate for insomnia where the patient reports feeling "scattered about the bed"? |
"Baptisia tinctoria (bapt);
Baptisia cannot go to sleep because she cannot get herself together. The head or body feels “scattered about the bed”. She tosses about to get the pieces together as thought she was three persons and can not keep them all covered." |
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What kind of cough does Aconite have? |
"Suffocating;
The cough of aconite is croupy, dry, hoarse and suffocating." |
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What triggers Vertigo in Conium maculatum? |
"Turning;
Conium maculatum suffers from vertigo when lying down or turning in bed, turning the head to the left (like colocynthis) or even just their eyes." |
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When specifically does the leucorrhea of Conium maculatum begin? |
"After menses;
Conium maculatum is indicated for acrid, bloody, milky profuse or thick leucorrhea that begins ten days after menses." |
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Which remedy is indicated for pale teething children who want to be carried? |
"Arsenicum album (ars);
When teething, arsenicum album children are pale, weak, fretful, and want to be carried rapidly." |
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Is the vomiting in Pyrogenium transient or persisitent? |
"Persistent;
Pyrogenium can suffer from persistent vomiting that has a brownish coffee-ground appearance." |
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Describe the tears and coryza of euphrasia (eupr). |
Tears are acrid and coryza is bland. Euphrasia has profuse acrid lachrymation, with profuse, bland coryza (reverse of allium) The eyes water all the time and are agglutinated in the morning. The margins of the lids are red, swollen, and burn.
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What is the key cardiovascular symptom expressed by Glonoinum? |
"palpitations;
Glonoinum experiences violent palpitation with throbbing carotids. The heart’s action is labored and oppressed. Blood seems to rush to the heart, and rapidly to head." |
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Which homeopathic remedy is indicated for patients whose 'life is rendered miserable by fear'? |
"Aconitum napellus (acon);
Fear can be an overwhelming and persistent emotion for aconite types. These patients may report that their ‘life is made miserable by fear’." |
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Name two remedies that have a profound fear of death |
Arsenicum album and Gelsemium sempervirens
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What is Staphysagria constantly thinking about? |
Sexual pleasure
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Of what is Rhus Toxicodendron afraid? |
"Death;
Rhus toxicodendron is afraid of death and of being poisoned." |
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Which homeopathic remedy is fidgety and nervous, and may also be discouraged or despondent, weepy, and irritable or hard to please? |
Apis mellifica
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Of what is Arsenicum afraid, and when is this fear worse? |
"Death;
Arsenicum thinks it useless to take medicine, because they are surely going to die - this fear of death is worse alone and worse at bedtime." |
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Name two remedies that may be used for stage fright. |
"Gelsemium sempervirens and Argentum Nitricum;
Gelsemium’s stage fright will bring on a sudden attack of diarrhea." |
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NOT ON NPLEX: Aloe types tend to be irritable, dissatisfied and angry. Who do they tend to be angry with? |
Themselves
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Which remedy can not bear to be left alone yet persistently refuses to talk? |
Veratrum album
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Which remedy is quick tempered, egotistical and lazy, craving fame while being critical of others? |
Sulphur
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Which remedy is fearful (dark, water, death, being alone), impulsive and potentially murderous? |
"Stramonium;
Stramonium reports a desire to ‘escape’: there may be a history of sexual abuse." |
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Describe the mental-emotional makeup of Tuberculinum. (4) |
Melancholic, irritable, fretful and obstinate (to the point of violence).
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What does Staphysagria do when they are angry? |
They throw things
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Describe the physical appearance of Tuberculinum (4). |
Tall, slim, and weak with light complexion (blond hair, blue eyes)
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Which remedy is suited for a patient who has a green or pale look, icy cold hands and legs but a warm body? |
Tabacum (Tab)
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Which remedy is suited to large girls who are sedentary and have a reddish complexion? |
Aconitum napellus (acon)
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Which remedy is suited for irritable children with dark hair who do not want to be touched? |
Cina maritima
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Which homeopathic remedy is suited for fat, light-haired adults or fat, chubby, short-necked children disposed to Croup? |
Kali-bichromicum (Kali-b)
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Which remedy is suited for children with large heads? |
"Silicea (sil);
As a result, these children may present with open fontanels and sutures." |
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Which remedy may be haughty, religious, assuming the role of a manipulative 'doomsayer'? |
Veratrum album
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Which remedy is suited to old people with dark hair and lax fibre who are inclined to obesity and present with dropsy and paralysis? |
Kali Carb (Kali-c)
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Describe Sulphur's orifices. |
"They are all red;
Sulphur may also have bright red lips" |
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Which homeopathic remedy has a flushed, dusky or dark red face bearing a stupid, drunken expression? |
Baptisia tinctoria (bapt)
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Which remedy is indicated for a patient who is thirsty, yet fears water? |
Stramonium (stram)
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Which remedy is useful when there are only a few symptoms? |
Ferrum phosphoricum
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Which food does Antimonium tartaricum crave? |
An 'extraordinary' craving for apples
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Which remedy is suited for patients who suffer from phantom limb pain? |
Symphytum offinale (symph)
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What is Gelsemium Afraid will happen if she stops moving? |
Gelsemium fears her heart will stop if she stops moving.
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Which homeopathic type falls asleep when being spoken to, or even in the middle of speaking? |
Baptisia tinctoria (Bapt)
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Which homeopathic remedy is better bathing but worse getting wet? |
Apis mellifica
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Which remedy has the sensation of sand under the eyelids? |
Ferrum phosphoricum
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Name two remedies that are averse to touch yet want to be carried. |
Antimonium-tart and Cina
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Which remedy is suitable for children who want to be rocked without being touched? |
Cina maritima
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Which remedy is indicated for the sensation of stones being ground together in the abdomen? |
Colocynthis (coloc)
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Which remedy has an extreme hunger even when their stomach is full of food? |
Staphysagria
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Which remedy has a burning thirst but no desire to drink? |
"Arsenicum album;
Arsenicum’s stomach does not to tolerate or assimilate fluids well - especially cold water. It is wanted, but he cannot or dare not drink it. As a result, arsenicum will sometimes drink often, but only a little at a time in an attempt to satisfý his thirst. Strangely, the converse is true for food: arsenicum will ‘eat seldom, but much’." |
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What does the perspiration of Colocynthis smell like? |
Urine
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What foods does Tuberculinum crave? |
Smoked meats and milk
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Which remedy has the peculiar sensation of a lump of ice on the vertex? |
Veratrum album
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Which remedy has a hot head but cold feet? |
Sulphur
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Which remedy is suggested by orthostatic hypotension accompanied by palor and loss of vision? |
Aconitum napellus (acon).
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