Dr Sarika's Homoeopathic Care

18/09/2025

Tarentula hispania.

In Kent’s Repertory,
Tarentula hispanica appears under many “Mind” rubrics:
abrupt changes of mood; anger, irascibility; restlessness; sensitive to music etc.

In Boger’s Materia Medica, many characteristic symptoms:
restlessness; fits; twitching; chorea; sudden violence; craftiness; destructive impulses; sexual erethism; sensitivity to color etc.

In Boericke’s Materia Medica, guiding characteristics:
extreme restlessness; must keep in constant motion; sensitive to music; destructive impulses; intense sexual excitement etc.

24/08/2025

Borax (Borax Veneta) as a remedy for sudden hoarseness of voice — famously described in the Homœopathic Materia Medica by William Boericke, M.D. In it, Dr. Boericke writes:

> “A piece of borax, the size of a pea, dissolved in the mouth, acts magically in restoring the voice, in cases of sudden hoarseness brought on by cold, and frequently for an hour or so, it renders the voice silvery and clear.”

17/08/2025

Helonias dioica (sometimes spelled Helonias diosca), a well-known homeopathic remedy derived from the root of the plant also called “unicorn root,” “blazing star,”

Helonias dioica

Source: Prepared from the fresh root of Helonias dioica (also known as unicorn-root or blazing star) .

Potentization: Commonly available in centesimal dilutions such as 6C, 12C, 30C, or 200C .

Common Homeopathic Indications

Female Reproductive Health

Uterine issues: Especially uterine prolapse or malposition, with sensations of dragging, heaviness, and being “conscious of the womb” .

Menstrual disturbances: Heavy, prolonged, or dysmenorrhoea, intermenstrual bleeding, and leucorrhoea (often foul-smelling or lumpy discharge) .

Post-miscarriage or postpartum weakness: Use is indicated when there's exhaustion, backache, or reproductive discomfort following miscarriage or childbirth .

Vulvar complaints: Itching, burning, swelling, or ulcers in the vulval region .

Breast symptoms: Swollen, tender breasts; painful ni***es during menstruation .

Musculoskeletal and Back Issues

Backache: Especially in the lower back and sacral area, with burning, dragging, or aching sensations that worsen on sitting and at night .

Weakness and fatigue: Generalized exhaustion, particularly after physical or mental exertion .

Urinary and Kidney Complaints

Kidney pain and burning: Burning sensations in the kidney region, albuminuria (e.g., albumin in urine), and visible kidney outline due to burning pain .

Frequent or burning urination and urgency .

Metabolic Conditions

Diabetes (mellitus and insipidus): Increased thirst, profuse clear (possibly saccharine) urine, weight loss, irritability, depressive mood, and numbness in feet that improves with motion. Some sources suggest impotence or erectile dysfunction in diabetic males .

Mental/Emotional Symptoms

Depression and irritability: Profound melancholy, desire to be alone, fault-finding, intolerance to contradiction, restlessness; relief often comes when mentally busy or distracted

Dosage & Potency

Potencies used: Ranges from low dilutions like 6C to high ones like 200C or 1M depending on individual case and severity .

Recommended practice: In lower potencies, frequent repetition may be permitted; higher potencies generally repeated less often .

Summary Table

Indication Area Symptoms / Conditions

Female Health Uterine prolapse, heavy/painful me**es, leucorrhoea, vulvar itching, post-miscarriage symptoms
Musculoskeletal Lower back pain, fatigue, dragging sensation
Urinary/Kidney Burning kidney pain, albuminuria, frequent urination
Metabolic Diabetes-related symptoms, such as excessive thirst, saccharine urine, weakness
Mental/Emotional Depression, irritability, desire to be occupied, worse with inactivity

Consult a qualified homoeopath.

Final Thoughts
Helonias dioica is a classical homeopathic remedy traditionally used for various conditions—particularly in women—like uterine problems, back pain, reproductive issues, kidney discomfort, and instances of fatigue or depression. Its use depends heavily on the individual’s full symptom presentation.

09/08/2025

Meaning of Rubric: DROMOMANIA
📖 Definition:

Dromomania is derived from:

"Dromo" = to run or travel

"Mania" = obsession or uncontrollable urge

🔹 In homeopathy, Dromomania refers to a morbid impulse to wander, travel aimlessly, or run away from home or known places, without any clear reason or purpose.
🔹 It's a mental symptom, usually seen in cases where the patient has loss of control over impulses, especially related to restlessness or mania

🧠 Understanding with an Example:

Imagine a patient:

Feels a strong urge to leave home suddenly, without explanation.

Keeps wandering from one place to another, even if there is no need.

Has episodes where he/she disappears, then returns after days or weeks, without memory or reason.

This behavior is repetitive and compulsive.

🔍 Such a case could be repertorized under the rubric "Dromomania", especially in cases of mania, epilepsy, dissociative disorders, or schizophrenia with wandering tendencies.
💊 Homoeopathic Remedies Associated with Dromomania:

Some remedies that may come under this rubric (depending on the repertory) include:

Medorrhinum – tendency to roam, impulsive actions, erratic behavior

Syphilinum – destructive behavior, night wandering

Veratrum album – manic phases, running about, restlessness

Tarentula hispanica – impulse to move, erratic wandering

> Selection of remedy depends on individual case history, generals, and modalities.
📚 Name of Repertory Containing the Rubric:

🔎 Rubric “Dromomania” is found in:

> Complete Repertory
Section: Mind

Rubric: Dromomania
📌 Summary:

Rubric Dromomania

Meaning Morbid impulse to wander or run away
Example Patient keeps running away from home without reason
Found In Complete Repertory (Mind section)
Related Remedies Medorrhinum, Veratrum alb, Tarentula, Syphilinum.

02/08/2025

🔍 Rubric: "Circumspection, loss of"
📖 Meaning:
This rubric refers to a mental state where a person lacks caution or careful consideration in their actions, decisions, or speech. They may act impulsively, rashly, or without thinking of consequences

✅ Example
A woman starts a new job and immediately shares confidential personal information with strangers without hesitation. Later, she regrets being so open. She says, "I don't know why I can't think before speaking or acting anymore."

🌿 Homeopathic Remedies Listed under this Rubric.

From Complete Repertory
Agaricus muscarius

Anacardium orientale

Cannabis indica

Hyoscyamus niger

Lachesis mutus

Nux moschata

Stramonium

🧠 Brief Highlights of Key Remedies:

1. Hyoscyamus niger – Talks and acts foolishly, no sense of decency or boundaries, loss of judgment.

2. Lachesis – Talks excessively, reveals secrets impulsively, speaks without filter.

3. Cannabis indica – Loses track of thought, dreamy, detached from consequences.

4. Anacardium – Confusion, lack of moral restraint, acts without control

5. Stramonium – Mental confusion with violent impulses, no fear of danger.

6. Agaricus – Foolish actions, mental clumsiness.
7. Nux moschata – Absent-minded, dreamy, lacks connection with reality.
📚 Repertory Source:

Complete Repertory
Section: Mind
Rubric: Circumspection, loss of.

26/07/2025

☘️Spigelia☘️

For: Neuralgia of the face or left sided trigeminal neuralgia
"In cases where pain starts at sunrise, increases till noon, then gradually declines till sunset—Spigelia gives wonderful relief. The pain is burning, throbbing, or stabbing, mostly left-sided, and often associated with eye strain or cardiac symptoms."

🎯 Special Indication:
Left-sided neuralgia of the face and head with periodicity and aggravation from motion and touch.

📘 Source:
Clinical Materia Medica by E.A. Farrington, M.D.

19/07/2025

🌿 Rubric of Cuprum Metallicum

1. Convulsions – violent, with screaming, clenching of thumbs, blue face, rigidity.
2. Mind – Delirium with violence or mania .
3. Cough – Spasmodic, worse at night or during sleep .
4. Spasms of chest or limbs, especially after fright or anger .

5. Suppression of eruptions followed by brain affection.

🧠 Key Notes of Cuprum Metallicum:

Strong affinity for nerves and muscles.

Best suited in convulsive disorders, epilepsy, and whooping cough.

Cramps, spasms, and sudden violent complaints.

Coldness and bluish discoloration often present.

Suited to children during dentition with spasm.

12/07/2025

🔹 Lac Caninum.

Delusions – things are dirty Mind Constant feeling of being dirty or unclean, especially in females.

Delusions – of snakes, sees snakes Mind Hallucinations or vivid imagination involving snakes.

Fear – of falling Mind Fear of falling, especially when walking or standing; worsens on looking down.

Delusions – body parts are swollen or deformed Mind Feels body parts are enlarged, distorted; particularly breasts, face, or extremities.

Alternating sides of complaints Generalities Symptoms alternate from side to side (e.g., sore throat shifting from left to right and vice versa).

Sensation – of floating in air Mind/Generalities Detached feeling, as if not grounded;

dream-like floating sensation

Memory – weakness of memory Mind Forgetfulness, especially for words and names.

Worse – before me**es Generalities All symptoms intensify before menstruation.

Dreams – vivid, distressing Sleep Nightmares or intense dreams, especially about snakes, danger, humiliation.

Sore throat – pain alternating sides Throat Pain that alternates sides, often starting on one side and switching to the other.

Breasts – tenderness before me**es Female Painful, swollen breasts before menstruation.

Ma********on – tendency or history of Mind Common in children or adolescents with suppressed guilt.

Vertigo – on looking down Vertigo Dizziness when looking downward, fear of falling.

✅ Keynotes of Lac caninum

Alternating symptoms (left to right or vice versa).

Delusions and hallucinations, especially with snakes or filth.

Sensation of floating or dual consciousness.

Strong mental-emotional symptoms in women.

Marked aggravation before me**es.

Often used in diphtheria, tonsillitis, mastitis, nervous disorders, and emotional trauma

06/07/2025

Lapis albus

🌿 What Is Lapis Albus?

A homeopathic remedy sourced from a mineral compound (silico‑fluoride of calcium), indicated for its affinity toward glandular and connective tissue conditions .

🔑 Key Therapeutic Actions

1. Glandular Affections

Highly effective for goitre, enlarged cervical glands, and scrofulous swellings, marked by glands that remain elastic and pliable, not stone-hard .

2. Tumour & New Growth Support

Used in early/pre‑ulcerative stages of carcinoma, fibroids, lipomas, sarcomas, and new growths

3. Burning / Stinging Pain

Symptoms like burning or stinging in the breast, uterus, and stomach respond well .

4. Suppurative Ear Conditions

Speeds healing in otitis media suppurativa, especially with silica co‑indication .

5. Women’s Health

For dysmenorrhea, intense menstrual pains (even fainting), and heavy uterine bleeding, as well as fibroids and uterine carcinoma .

6. Pediatric Indications

Beneficial for fatty, anaemic infants with ravenous or iodine-craving appetites .

🧠 Mind & Modalities

May be associated with somnambulism (sleepwalking), cretinism, and superstitious thoughts .

Ameliorated by menstrual flow .

💡 Distinctive Keynotes

Gland swellings that are pliable, not hard

Burning, stinging, shooting pains in glandular areas

Pliable tumours like fibroids, lipomas, early carcinomas

Heavy bleeding with uterine fibroids/carcinom

Individualize based on case

Consult a qualified homoeopath for dosage and potency guidance.

Feature Details
Remedy Lapis Albus (Silico‑fluoride of Calcium)
Key Indications Glandular swellings (elastic), fibroids, lipomas, early carcinomas
Pain Type Burning, stinging, shooting — breast, uterus, ears
Modalities Better with menstrual flow.

➡️ Bottom line: Lapis Albus is a specialized remedy ideal for conditions involving pliable glandular swellings, burning pain, and early-stage tumours—Especially valuable in women’s health (fibroids, dysmenorrhea) and glandular afflictions. As always, proper case-taking and potency selection by a qualified homeopath is essential!

06/07/2025

🌟 Keynote of Sulphur (Sulphur sublimatum) – Homeopathy
🔥 General Themes
🧙‍♂️ "The Ragged Philosopher" – A brilliant but disheveled mind.

Ideal for individuals with chronic skin issues, burning sensations, and a history of suppressed symptoms.

Often used to restart stalled cases or as an intercurrent remedy.

🧬 1. Constitutional Picture
🧍‍♂️ Appearance and Behavior:

Thin, stooped posture
neglects hygiene

Dreamy, lazy, messy

Craves: 🍭 sweets, 🌶️ spicy food, 🍷 alcohol

Aversion to 🛁 bathing

💨 Often has offensive body odor and foul-smelling clothes.

🧠 2. Mental & Emotional Traits
🌟 Egotistical but brilliant

Loves abstract ideas, religion, philosophy

Forgets daily things – "Absent-minded professor"

Indifferent to surroundings, but passionate about theoretical ideas.

🩺 3. Physical Symptoms
🧴 Skin:
Constant itching → scratches till bleeding

Dry, flaky, burning eruptions

Worsens with heat or bathing

🩹 Common in eczema, psoriasis, and chronic rashes

🔥 Burning Sensations:
Burning soles – uncovers feet in bed

Burning in: 👁️ eyes, 🍽️ stomach, 🍑 a**s, 👣 feet, 🔝 head

🤢 Discharges:
Foul-smelling sweat, stool, menstrual blood

⚖️ 4. Modalities (What makes them better/worse)
❌ Worse With:

🌡️ Heat

🛁 Bathing

🕚 11 AM

🧍 Standing too long

Suppression of eruptions

✅ Better With:

🌬️ Fresh air

☀️ Dry weather

➡️ Lying on the right side

🩻 5. Clinical Use in Practice
🛠️ Key Remedy in Chronic Conditions

Especially in anti-psoric treatment

Used when well-selected remedies fail.

Commonly prescribed for skin issues, GI conditions, allergies

💡 Great for intercurrent use in long-term cases.

01/07/2025

26/06/2025

nail infection/nail disorders/onchyomycosis/nail disorders and its homeopathic management