Materia Medica I - M

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IGNATIA
No. 1 Remedy for recent bereavement / emotional shock. Useful for treating symptoms which follow acute loss, grief or disappointed love. May not be able to accept what has happened and reacts with a sense of disbelief. Other signs may include hiccoughs, involuntary sighing or yawning. Can be used to treat fainting and hysteria. Better: warmth. Worse: tobacco; fresh air.
IPECAC
No. 1 Remedy for constant, violent nausea.
Vomiting brings no relief. Sudden bright red haemmorhages (nosebleeds; piles; periods). Spasmodic respiratory complaints. Dry cough with choking/gagging, difficulty expectorating (cf Ant Tart). Thirstless. Constant salivation and clean tongue. Better: open air. Worse: over-eating.
KALI BICH
No. 1 Remedy for painful sinuses.
Excellent remedy for colds and sinusitus, although chronic sinusitus is best treated by a qualified homoeopath. Its main characteristic is a very stringy, sticky thick yellow / green discharge, which smells (cf. Pulsatilla).Suits those who become ill after getting chilled and are chilly whilst sick. Despite this chilliness they feel worse in summer. Pains are often in a small well-defined spot, but they can "wander". Better: warmth. Worse: on waking; at night; after eating.
LACHESIS
Left-sided complaints or begin on left, move to right (especially sore throats). Warm-blooded. Talkative, amusing but with an over-active mind. Can be suspicious and jealous. Intense. Better: open air; cold drinks; during or after period. Worse: menopause; alcohol; anything tight around the neck; after sleep; heat; heavy weather.
LEDUM
No. 1 Remedy for puncture wounds and black eyes.
Like Hypericum has reputed anti-tetanus properties. Use to treat deep wounds (e.g. those caused by nails) and bites from both animals and insects. Pains are sticking, tearing and throbbing. Area is swollen, blue and cold but, strangely, feels hot to the sufferer. Better: cold applications. Worse: heat.
LYCOPODIUM
Anxious. Lack self confidence especially when doing new things / speaking in public. Fine once they get started (cf. Arg Nit who hurries too much and does fail ). Can be charming, but may be dictatorial at home. Complaints right-sided or move from right to left (opposite of Lachesis). Lots of wind. Bloated stomach and abdomen. Tendency to flatulence. Better: warm drinks; sweets; motion; open air; passing wind. Worse 4pm-8pm.