CAUSTICUM
Common Name: Hahnemann΄s Tinctura acris sine Kali
Mental:
Very sympathetic towards the
suffering of others (phos.). They cannot see an
animal suffering. They will be the first to
rush and help. Causticum sympathy isn’t
focusing so much on matters of health like phos.
Ailments from long lasting grief and
sorrow (ign., staph., nat-m.)
Sensitive but unexpressive.
Strong sense of justice (staph.). They rebel against
authority, are socially conscious
and can become anarchists or fanatics.
Difficult concentration
Fear that something very bad will
happen
Not much interested in sexual
intercourse or complete lack of enjoyment of it
Fear of being alone in the dark
during the night, fear of dogs, fear as if he had done
something evil or as if something bad were
impending
Weeping disposition (puls., sep.)
Physical:
GRADUAL PARALYSIS, paralysis of single parts, especially of right side and numbness
of left side. The cause is very often
an exposure to wind or draught. Facial paralysis
can develop really fast (i.e. in a
period of two days).
The neuromuscular system is
weak and predisposed to diseases.
Involuntary urination when
coughing, sneezing, running, jumping, blowing the
nose due to the paralysis of the
sphincter of the urethra.
Loss of voice (hoarseness)
due to the paralysis of the vocal cords. Sensation in
throat as if there is mucus there
that he cannot bring out.
Facial paralysis
Pain as if the place is raw.
Ailments from from
anger or vexation; from suppressed eruptions.
Children slow in learning to walk
Burns or scalds
Stammering worse when excited
Constipation: stool passes better when person is standing; impeded by
hemorrhoids.
Aggravation: in clear, dry weather; better in damp wet weather.
Stomach complaints ameliorate by cold
drinks (phos.)
Desires smoked meat, aversion
to sweets
Retention of urine after
confinement (ars.)
Shortening and induration of
tendons (con.)
Chorea
Nocturnal leg cramps
Neurological disturbances
respond to Causticum very slowly but the remedy
should
not be abandoned.