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Remedies List

Ammonium Carbonicum (Ammonium Carb)

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, damp weather, washing with cold water, mental or physical exertion, around 3 AM, lying down.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, sitting up in bed, open air (though dislikes cold).

Mental/Emotional

  • Depression, melancholy, and despair, often feeling overwhelmed.

  • Irritability and anger, easily offended.

  • Fearful, anxious, and insecure, especially about health.

  • Indifference to loved ones, prefers solitude.

  • Easily fatigued by mental exertion, struggles with focus and memory.

Acute Uses

  • Respiratory conditions: Colds, bronchitis, influenza, asthma, pneumonia with weakness and difficulty breathing.

  • Circulatory issues: Low blood pressure, poor circulation, tendency to faint easily.

  • Skin conditions: Eczema, hives, and ulcers, especially when worsened by cold weather.

  • Exhaustion: Extreme fatigue, weakness, and collapse states, especially in the elderly or those recovering from illness.

  • Nosebleeds: Profuse bleeding, especially in the morning or from exertion.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Difficulty breathing, worse from exertion and at night.

  • Great exhaustion, especially after illness or exertion.

  • Coldness: Cold body parts, especially hands and feet.

  • Profuse discharges: Thick, acrid mucus, excessive salivation.

  • Tendency to obesity with sluggish circulation.

  • Worse from cold, damp weather.

  • Fainting from minimal exertion or emotional stress.

Aconitum Napellus (Aconite)

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold wind, dry weather, fright, shock, touch, motion, at night (especially midnight).

  • Better: Fresh air, rest, sweating, lying on the affected side.

Mental/Emotional

  • Extreme fear and panic, especially fear of death.

  • Restless, agitated, cannot sit still.

  • Sudden anxiety attacks with palpitations.

  • Oversensitive to noise, light, and touch.

Acute Uses

  • Sudden illnesses: High fevers, flu, colds, and infections that come on rapidly, often after exposure to cold wind.

  • Shock & trauma: After fright, accidents, or panic attacks.

  • Respiratory conditions: Croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, dry cough with anxiety.

  • Circulatory issues: High blood pressure, palpitations, tachycardia from fear or excitement.

  • Pain management: Neuralgia, intense headaches, shooting pains, post-surgical shock.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Symptoms appear suddenly and intensely.

  • High fever with dry, burning heat, no sweat.

  • Extreme restlessness, anxiety, and fear of death.

  • Symptoms worsen at night, especially around midnight.

  • Burning thirst for cold water.

  • Pains are intense, cutting, or shooting.

Agaricus Muscarius (Agaricus)

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, before a thunderstorm, pressure, exertion, sexual excesses.

  • Better: Gentle movement, warmth, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Loquacious (talks excessively), silly, excited, sometimes delirious.

  • Fear of impending disaster.

  • Confusion, forgetfulness, or inability to focus.

  • Sensation of being watched or laughed at.

Acute Uses

  • Neurological issues: Tremors, spasms, twitching, and convulsions, including Parkinson’s disease and chorea.

  • Nerve pain: Shooting, tingling, or icy-cold pain, especially in the face.

  • Frostbite and chilblains: Cold, numb extremities with a burning sensation upon warming.

  • Vertigo & dizziness: Unsteady gait, feeling of swaying or floating.

  • Coughs & respiratory issues: Spasmodic coughs, asthma, hoarseness.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Jerking, twitching, and spasms of muscles.

  • Burning, itching, and crawling sensations on the skin.

  • Exaggerated reflexes; clumsiness.

  • Numbness and tingling in limbs, worsened by cold.

  • Hallucinations or confusion, as if drunk.

Allium Cepa

Modalities

  • Worse: Indoors, warm rooms, evening.

  • Better: Open air, cold applications.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritability due to discomfort.

  • Mental dullness and fogginess.

  • Feels better when moving around or distracted.

Acute Uses

  • Colds & allergies: Runny nose with watery, burning discharge.

  • Hay fever: Red, irritated eyes with constant sneezing.

  • Cough: Dry, tickling cough, worse in warm rooms.

  • Headaches: Sinus headaches, worse in a warm room.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Watery, acrid nasal discharge that burns the skin.

  • Bland eye discharge, opposite of the nasal discharge.

  • Constant sneezing, especially in warm rooms.

  • Better in open air, worse indoors.

Ambra Grisea

Modalities

  • Worse: Talking, company, mental exertion, music.

  • Better: Fresh air, being alone, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Shy, bashful, extremely self-conscious.

  • Overwhelmed by small tasks.

  • Feels awkward in conversations.

Acute Uses

  • Nervousness & anxiety: Extreme shyness, anxiety in social settings.

  • Sleep issues: Insomnia due to racing thoughts.

  • Gastrointestinal issues: Indigestion, bloating, burping, especially from nerves.

  • Respiratory issues: Asthma and cough, especially in nervous individuals.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Easily embarrassed, blushes easily.

  • Worse in company, prefers solitude.

  • Excessive yawning and sighing.

  • Nervous stomach, feels full after a small amount of food.

Anacardium Orientale (Anacardium)

Modalities

  • Worse: Mental exertion, emotions, cold air, fasting, anger.

  • Better: Eating, warmth, deep thinking.

Mental/Emotional

  • Lack of confidence, doubts everything.

  • Sudden mood swings, from joy to rage.

  • Feels disconnected from reality, as if dreaming.

  • Tendency to cruelty or violent impulses, but often restrained.

Acute Uses

  • Memory & concentration issues: Forgetfulness, brain fog, difficulty making decisions.

  • Digestive issues: Stomach pain relieved by eating; nausea, bloating, and indigestion.

  • Mental/emotional struggles: Inner conflict, feelings of being controlled by two wills.

  • Skin conditions: Itchy eruptions, warts, and eczema.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Weak memory, forgets words mid-sentence.

  • Indecisive, feels torn between two choices.

  • Anger and irritability, often cruel or violent thoughts.

  • Relief from eating, but hunger returns soon after.

  • Sensation of a band or plug in the body, especially the stomach or head.

Antimonium Crudum

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, sun, cold water, overindulgence, emotions.

  • Better: Rest, fresh air, fasting.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable and easily annoyed, hates being interrupted.

  • Prefers solitude, avoids socializing.

  • Sensitive to music, either deeply moved or irritated by it.

Acute Uses

  • Digestive issues: Indigestion, nausea, bloating, especially after overeating.

  • Skin conditions: Warts, calluses, acne, and cracked lips.

  • Mental/emotional state: Oversensitive, irritable, withdrawn.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • White-coated tongue, thick and pasty.

  • Aversion to being touched, especially by strangers.

  • Dislikes food but eats too much anyway, then feels sick.

  • Loves pickles and sour foods.

  • Cracks in skin, worsened by cold and water exposure.

Antimonium Tartaricum

Modalities

  • Worse: Warm rooms, lying down, after eating.

  • Better: Sitting up, fresh air, expectorating mucus.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable but too tired to express it.

  • Dislikes being looked at or talked to.

  • Prefers to sleep or rest, avoids activity.

Acute Uses

  • Respiratory conditions: Wet, rattling cough with difficulty expectorating mucus.

  • Pneumonia & bronchitis: Weakness, drowsiness, bluish lips, difficulty breathing.

  • Nausea & vomiting: Motion sickness, morning sickness, or food poisoning.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Rattling mucus in the chest, but too weak to cough it up.

  • Drowsy, sluggish, and apathetic.

  • Cold sweat, especially on the forehead.

  • Wants to be left alone but resents being ignored.

Apis Mellifica (Apis)

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, touch, pressure, late afternoon.

  • Better: Cold applications, open air, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, jealous, and easily offended.

  • Weeping without knowing why.

  • Restless, constantly fidgeting.

Acute Uses

  • Swelling & inflammation: Bee stings, hives, allergic reactions, insect bites.

  • Urinary tract infections: Burning pain, frequent urination, scanty urine.

  • Joint pain: Rheumatism with swelling, stinging pain.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Red, swollen, hot skin, often with burning or stinging pain.

  • Worse from heat, better from cold applications.

  • Restlessness and agitation, constantly moving.

  • Swelling appears suddenly, often after a bite or sting.

Apocynum Cannabinum (Apocynum)

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold weather, motion, lying down.

  • Better: Sitting up, warmth, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Lethargic, weak, indifferent.

  • Anxiety about heart health.

Acute Uses

  • Edema & fluid retention: Swelling in legs, ankles, and abdomen.

  • Heart conditions: Congestive heart failure, palpitations, weak pulse.

  • Gastrointestinal issues: Nausea, vomiting, bloating, loss of appetite.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme thirst but vomits everything consumed.

  • Swelling with no relief from urination.

  • Weak, slow pulse, often irregular.

Argentum Nitricum (Argentum Nit.)

Modalities

  • Worse: Crowds, heat, emotions, sweets.

  • Better: Fresh air, cool drinks, deep breathing.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, hurried, impatient.

  • Fears failure, losing control, being trapped.

  • Talkative but easily exhausted.

Acute Uses

  • Anxiety & nervousness: Anticipatory anxiety, fear of crowds, stage fright.

  • Digestive issues: Gas, bloating, diarrhea from nerves.

  • Throat conditions: Hoarseness, loss of voice, raw throat.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Anxious, impulsive, always in a rush.

  • Craves sugar but it worsens symptoms.

  • Fear of heights, narrow spaces, being late.

  • Trembling from anxiety or weakness.

Arnica Montana

Modalities

  • Worse: Touch, pressure, movement, cold, damp weather, lying down.

  • Better: Rest, lying with head elevated, warmth, gentle movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Denial of illness or injury, refuses help.

  • Irritable, dislikes being disturbed.

  • Fear of being touched, especially after trauma.

  • Restless sleep, dreams of falling.

Acute Uses

  • Injuries, bruises, and trauma (physical or emotional).

  • Muscle soreness, overexertion, post-surgical recovery.

  • Shock after accidents, falls, or blows.

  • Head injuries, concussion symptoms.

  • Joint and muscle pain, rheumatic complaints.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Feels sore and bruised all over, as if beaten.

  • Avoids being touched due to pain sensitivity.

  • Says they are fine when they are clearly not.

  • Swelling, discoloration, and tenderness in affected areas.

  • Fear of being approached or touched after trauma.

Arsenicum Album

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, midnight to 3 AM, spoiled food, exertion.

  • Better: Warm drinks, heat, company, reassurance.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious, fearful, perfectionist.

  • Fears death, disease, and being alone.

  • Critical, controlling, and easily irritated.

Acute Uses

  • Food poisoning: Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and chills.

  • Respiratory issues: Asthma, colds, flu, burning throat pain.

  • Skin conditions: Eczema, hives, ulcers, itching worse at night.

  • Anxiety & restlessness: Fear of death, obsessive worry about health.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Burning pains, better with warmth.

  • Great restlessness, constantly moving.

  • Extreme weakness, yet anxious and fussy.

  • Craves small sips of warm water frequently.

Arsenicum Iodatum

Modalities

  • Worse: Warm rooms, change of weather, exertion.

  • Better: Open air, movement, cool applications.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless but exhausted.

  • Irritable, dislikes company but fears being alone.

  • Obsessed with hygiene, neatness.

Acute Uses

  • Chronic respiratory conditions: Asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, nasal congestion.

  • Skin conditions: Psoriasis, eczema, peeling skin.

  • General weakness & exhaustion: After prolonged illness or infection.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Thin, acrid nasal discharge, worse in open air.

  • Constant sneezing, especially in the morning.

  • Burning sensations, worse from heat.

Aurum Metallicum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, night, failure, grief.

  • Better: Music, company, warm air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Serious, overly responsible, perfectionist.

  • Feels abandoned, unloved, or useless.

  • Suicidal thoughts but fearful of death.

Acute Uses

  • Depression & despair: Deep sadness, grief, suicidal thoughts.

  • Heart conditions: Palpitations, high blood pressure, angina.

  • Bone & joint pain: Arthritis, bone infections, rheumatism.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Feels worthless, hopeless, or suicidal.

  • Strong sense of duty, feels like a failure.

  • Pains in bones, worse at night.

Baptisia Tinctoria

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, mental effort.

  • Better: Rest, warmth, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Delirious, confused, feels detached.

  • Feels like body is "falling apart".

  • Irritable and indifferent to surroundings.

Acute Uses

  • Severe infections: Flu, typhoid fever, septic conditions.

  • Gastrointestinal issues: Diarrhea, foul breath, nausea.

  • Extreme fatigue & weakness: Falls asleep mid-sentence, sluggish mind.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Body feels sore and bruised, weak and tired.

  • Putrid, foul smell from breath, sweat, and stool.

  • Confused, sluggish mind, cannot concentrate.

Baryta Carbonica

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, exertion.

  • Better: Warmth, reassurance, being alone.

Mental/Emotional

  • Insecure, lacks confidence, feels small.

  • Fear of being laughed at or criticized.

  • Slow comprehension, forgetful.

Acute Uses

  • Developmental delays: Slow physical and mental growth in children.

  • Chronic tonsillitis & swollen glands: Frequent colds, sore throats.

  • Memory loss & confusion: Especially in elderly people.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Shy, timid, avoids strangers.

  • Frequent sore throats, swollen tonsils.

  • Cold hands and feet, poor circulation.

Belladonna

Modalities

  • Worse: Light, noise, touch, motion.

  • Better: Rest, darkness, cold applications.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, delirious, sees hallucinations.

  • Fears black dogs, monsters, being poisoned.

  • Sudden outbursts of rage or laughter.

Acute Uses

  • High fevers: Sudden onset, red face, hot skin, glassy eyes.

  • Throbbing headaches: Worse with light, noise, movement.

  • Sore throat & tonsillitis: Red, swollen, burning throat pain.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sudden, violent symptoms, often with fever.

  • Face is red, hot, and flushed.

  • Pupils dilated, eyes glassy, sensitive to light.

Berberis Vulgaris

Modalities

  • Worse: Motion, pressure, standing.

  • Better: Rest, warmth, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, tired, easily frustrated.

  • Melancholy, brooding over past mistakes.

Acute Uses

  • Kidney & bladder issues: Kidney stones, urinary infections, painful urination.

  • Joint pain & rheumatism: Sharp, shooting pains in joints.

  • Liver conditions: Digestive issues, gallbladder pain.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Pain radiates in all directions from affected organ.

  • Burning pain during urination.

  • Sharp, stitching pains in kidneys or bladder.

Bothrops Lanceolatus (Bothrops)

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, lying down, exertion.

  • Better: Cool air, movement, elevation of limbs.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fear of death, anxiety about heart health.

  • Confused, forgetful, unable to speak properly.

Acute Uses

  • Blood clotting disorders: Stroke, deep vein thrombosis, hemorrhages.

  • Circulatory issues: Varicose veins, sluggish circulation.

  • Paralysis & weakness: Sudden loss of sensation or function.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Hemorrhages with dark, clotted blood.

  • Sudden strokes, loss of speech, facial paralysis.

  • Bluish, swollen limbs from poor circulation.

Bromium

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, drafts, evening, exertion.

  • Better: Open air, cold drinks, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, anxious, overly serious.

  • Fears suffocation, drowning.

  • Easily startled, nervous.

Acute Uses

  • Respiratory conditions: Asthma, chronic cough, hoarseness, laryngitis.

  • Throat & glandular issues: Swollen lymph nodes, goiter, thyroid problems.

  • Skin conditions: Acne, boils, rough dry skin.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Hoarseness, as if there’s a plug in the throat.

  • Dry, harsh cough, worse from dust or smoke.

  • Sensitive to drafts, cold wind aggravates symptoms.

Bryonia Alba (Bryonia)

Modalities

  • Worse: Motion, heat, talking, being touched.

  • Better: Rest, pressure on affected part, cool air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, dislikes company, wants to be alone.

  • Worried about financial security.

  • Feels overwhelmed and easily stressed.

Acute Uses

  • Dry cough & respiratory conditions: Harsh, painful cough, bronchitis, pleurisy.

  • Joint pain & rheumatism: Stiff, swollen joints, worse from movement.

  • Digestive issues: Constipation, nausea, indigestion.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Wants to be left alone, dislikes being disturbed.

  • Worse with any movement, even slight motion.

  • Thirsty for large amounts of cold water.

Bufo Rana (Bufo)

Modalities

  • Worse: Puberty, night, emotional excitement.

  • Better: Cool air, solitude, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Childlike, slow comprehension.

  • Impulsive, crude, inappropriate behavior.

  • Mood swings, laughter alternating with sadness.

Acute Uses

  • Neurological issues: Epilepsy, convulsions, mental retardation.

  • Sexual dysfunction: Excessive sexual desire, especially in men.

  • Skin conditions: Ulcers, blisters, boils.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Drooling, sluggish speech, dull expression.

  • Uncontrollable sexual urges, especially at night.

  • Convulsions after strong emotions.

Cactus Grandiflorus (Cactus)

Modalities

  • Worse: Lying down, exertion, stress.

  • Better: Open air, pressure on affected part.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious, fears heart disease.

  • Feels trapped, suffocated.

  • Depressed, withdrawn, prefers solitude.

Acute Uses

  • Heart conditions: Palpitations, chest pain, angina.

  • Circulatory issues: Poor circulation, cold extremities, varicose veins.

  • Menstrual disorders: Painful periods, cramping.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sensation of a band or constriction around the heart or body.

  • Cold hands and feet from poor circulation.

  • Sharp, shooting pains, as if pierced by a knife.

Cadmium Sulphuratum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, movement, morning.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fear of death, anticipates the worst.

  • Irritable, sensitive to noise and touch.

  • Prefers silence and darkness.

Acute Uses

  • Severe nausea & vomiting: Food poisoning, chemotherapy side effects.

  • Extreme weakness: After illness, loss of appetite, exhaustion.

  • Skin conditions: Yellowish complexion, liver problems.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Vomiting with exhaustion, even from smallest exertion.

  • Cold sweat, pale face, extreme fatigue.

  • Yellowish skin tone, liver ailments.

Calcarea Arsenicosa

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold weather, stress, at night.

  • Better: Warmth, food, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious about health and finances.

  • Easily exhausted by mental effort.

  • Fear of abandonment, avoids socializing.

Acute Uses

  • Chronic fatigue: Weakness, exhaustion, slow recovery from illness.

  • Heart conditions: Palpitations, irregular heartbeat.

  • Anxiety & depression: Melancholy, fear of being alone.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Chilly, always wants to be warm.

  • Weakness after exertion, gets tired easily.

  • Craves eggs and salty foods.

Calcarea Carbonica

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp, stress, exertion.

  • Better: Warmth, lying down, food.

Mental/Emotional

  • Overthinker, anxious about the future.

  • Fear of losing control, being embarrassed.

  • Loves routine, dislikes change.

Acute Uses

  • Slow development in children: Delayed walking, teething.

  • Obesity & sluggish metabolism: Weight gain, poor circulation.

  • Anxiety & fears: Fear of heights, darkness, insanity.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Chilly, sweats excessively on the head.

  • Craves eggs, sweets, and dairy.

  • Easily fatigued, dislikes exertion.

Calcarea Phosphorica

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, change of weather, stress.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, food.

Mental/Emotional

  • Bored easily, seeks constant change.

  • Daydreams, lacks motivation.

  • Moody, easily irritable.

Acute Uses

  • Growing pains in children: Bone weakness, fractures.

  • Digestive issues: Gas, bloating, indigestion.

  • Headaches & mental fatigue: Poor concentration, forgetfulness.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Weak bones, slow healing of fractures.

  • Restless, always wants to travel or move.

  • Thin, anemic, delicate constitution.

Calcarea Sulphurica

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, exertion.

  • Better: Warmth, dry air, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, easily frustrated.

  • Tends to dwell on past grievances.

  • Can be pessimistic, expects the worst.

Acute Uses

  • Skin conditions: Acne, abscesses, slow-healing wounds.

  • Chronic infections: Sinusitis, bronchitis, recurrent colds.

  • Digestive issues: Indigestion, liver congestion.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Pus-filled skin eruptions, yellowish discharges.

  • Frequent infections, slow recovery.

  • Yellowish complexion, sluggish digestion.

Calendula Officinalis

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, dampness.

  • Better: Warm applications, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Calm, soothing, helps with emotional trauma.

  • Good for nervous people who recover slowly.

Acute Uses

  • Wound healing: Cuts, burns, post-surgical recovery.

  • Skin conditions: Eczema, ulcers, chapped skin.

  • Mouth ulcers & gum infections.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Prevents infection, promotes tissue healing.

  • Reduces pain and swelling in wounds.

  • Soothes irritated, inflamed skin.

Camphora (Camphor)

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, touch, movement.

  • Better: Warmth, rubbing the body, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fearful, anxious, restless.

  • Feels disconnected, in a trance-like state.

Acute Uses

  • Collapse & shock: Fainting, chills, low blood pressure.

  • Respiratory distress: Sudden cold sweats, difficulty breathing.

  • Diarrhea & vomiting: Food poisoning, dehydration.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Cold body, yet desires cold air.

  • Collapse state with extreme weakness.

  • Sudden, violent symptoms, loss of consciousness.

Cantharis

Modalities

  • Worse: Touch, movement, drinking water.

  • Better: Cold applications, lying still.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, aggressive, intense emotions.

  • Restless, cannot find comfort.

Acute Uses

  • Burns & scalds: Severe pain, blisters.

  • Urinary tract infections: Burning urination, frequent urge.

  • Gastrointestinal issues: Severe stomach cramps, diarrhea.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Intense burning pains, raw sensation.

  • Constant urging to urinate, passing only a few drops.

  • Extremely painful bladder infections.

Capsicum Annuum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, damp weather, drinking cold water.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, distraction.

Mental/Emotional

  • Depressed, nostalgic, longs for home.

  • Irritable, easily offended.

Acute Uses

  • Ear infections: Burning pain, swollen glands.

  • Sore throat & cough: Spasmodic cough, burning sensation.

  • Homesickness & grief.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Burning sensations in throat, ears, or bladder.

  • Red, swollen mucous membranes.

  • Craving for spicy food, but it aggravates symptoms.

Carbo Vegetabilis

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, dampness, rich food.

  • Better: Fresh air, cool applications, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fear of death, especially at night.

  • Indifferent, detached, lacks vitality.

Acute Uses

  • Shock & collapse: Extreme weakness, fainting, cold sweat.

  • Digestive issues: Bloating, belching, sluggish digestion.

  • Respiratory distress: Difficulty breathing, gasping for air.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Cold body, needs to be fanned for air.

  • Extremely bloated, excessive gas.

  • Wants to be left alone, dislikes touch.

Carcinosinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Stress, late nights, pressure.

  • Better: Rest, relaxation, vacations.

Mental/Emotional

  • High achiever, but easily overwhelmed.

  • Suppressed anger, avoids confrontation.

Acute Uses

  • Chronic fatigue & weakness: Prolonged illness, exhaustion.

  • Suppressed emotions: Anxiety, perfectionism, overworking.

  • Cancer support: Used in complementary therapy.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Perfectionist, always striving for control.

  • Loves music, art, sensitive to beauty.

  • Family history of cancer or tuberculosis.

Causticum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, wind, overuse of voice.

  • Better: Warm drinks, damp weather, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Strong sense of justice, fights for the underdog.

  • Sadness from grief, injustice, or loss.

  • Fears something bad will happen.

Acute Uses

  • Paralysis & weakness: Bell’s palsy, stroke recovery, muscle tremors.

  • Chronic cough & hoarseness: Loss of voice, dry cough, mucus in throat.

  • Urinary incontinence: Loss of bladder control, dribbling urine.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Tired, weak, drooping facial expressions.

  • Difficulty swallowing, lump in the throat sensation.

  • Burning pains, yet desires warmth.

Ceanothus Americanus

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold weather, motion, lying on left side.

  • Better: Rest, warmth, lying on the right side.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, sluggish, dislikes exertion.

  • Easily fatigued, low motivation.

Acute Uses

  • Enlarged spleen: Pain, fullness, and tenderness in the left side.

  • Anemia & low energy: Weakness, pallor, dizziness.

  • Liver congestion & digestive issues.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Pain or discomfort in the spleen region.

  • Swollen glands, poor circulation.

  • Weakness, especially after illness.

Chamomilla

Modalities

  • Worse: Anger, heat, teething, night.

  • Better: Being carried, warm drinks.

Mental/Emotional

  • Demanding, easily angered, inconsolable.

  • Nothing seems to please them.

Acute Uses

  • Teething pain in infants: Irritable, inconsolable.

  • Colic & digestive upset: Stomach cramps, diarrhea.

  • Hypersensitivity to pain.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extremely irritable, wants to be carried.

  • One cheek red, the other pale (in fevers or teething).

  • Pain feels unbearable, excessive weeping and whining.

Chelidonium Majus

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold weather, motion, fasting.

  • Better: Warm drinks, eating, lying on the left side.

Mental/Emotional

  • Depressed, melancholic, irritable.

  • Easily angered, impatient.

Acute Uses

  • Liver & gallbladder conditions: Jaundice, gallstones, hepatitis.

  • Right-sided pains: Headache, liver pain, shoulder pain.

  • Indigestion, nausea, bloating.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Pain under the right shoulder blade.

  • Yellow complexion, bitter taste in mouth.

  • Craving for hot drinks, cheese, and sour foods.

China (Cinchona Officinalis)

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, fasting, touch.

  • Better: Warmth, lying down, gentle massage.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, oversensitive to noise and touch.

  • Depressed, exhausted, prefers solitude.

Acute Uses

  • Chronic fatigue & weakness: After illness, blood loss.

  • Digestive issues: Bloating, gas, slow digestion.

  • Headaches from dehydration or fasting.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Weakness from loss of fluids (diarrhea, hemorrhage).

  • Bloating with excessive gas, but passing gas does not relieve it.

  • Sensitive to touch, even light pressure is painful.

Cholesterinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Fatty foods, overeating, stress.

  • Better: Warmth, pressure on abdomen.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, sluggish, brain fog.

  • Indecisive, lacks motivation.

Acute Uses

  • Gallbladder issues: Gallstones, indigestion, liver congestion.

  • Chronic headaches: Especially related to liver dysfunction.

  • Fatigue & sluggish digestion.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • History of gallbladder problems.

  • Sharp, shooting pains in the liver region.

  • Craves fatty foods but worsened by them.

Cocculus Indicus

Modalities

  • Worse: Motion, lack of sleep, open air.

  • Better: Lying down, warmth, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, impatient, easily overwhelmed.

  • Confused, forgetful, exhausted.

Acute Uses

  • Motion sickness & vertigo: Nausea, dizziness, weakness.

  • Sleep deprivation effects: Fatigue, mental exhaustion.

  • Digestive distress: Nausea, gas, bloating.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme dizziness, worse from motion.

  • Nausea worsens from the sight or smell of food.

  • Weakness and trembling, especially from lack of sleep.

Cochlearia Armoracia

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, damp weather, eating.

  • Better: Warm drinks, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, easily frustrated.

  • Sensitive to noise and light.

Acute Uses

  • Sinus congestion & colds: Runny nose, watery eyes.

  • Respiratory issues: Bronchitis, hoarseness, cough.

  • Indigestion & bloating.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Burning sensation in nose and throat.

  • Profuse watery discharge, but relief after sneezing.

  • Craves spicy or pungent foods.

Conium Maculatum

Modalities

  • Worse: Turning in bed, cold weather, suppressed emotions.

  • Better: Rest, lying still.

Mental/Emotional

  • Serious, melancholic, avoids social interaction.

  • Fearful, especially of growing old or being alone.

Acute Uses

  • Dizziness & vertigo: Worse when turning the head.

  • Breast health issues: Swollen, hard lumps in breasts.

  • Weakness & paralysis: Gradual muscle weakness, tremors.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Slow onset of paralysis or weakness.

  • Vertigo, worse from moving the head sideways.

  • Tendency to develop hard tumors or cysts.

Crotalus Horridus

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, touch, motion.

  • Better: Rest, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious, restless, fearful of death.

  • Irritable, easily angered, suspicious.

Acute Uses

  • Blood poisoning & infections: Sepsis, snake bites, gangrene.

  • Bleeding disorders: Hemorrhages, slow-clotting blood.

  • Severe sore throat & fevers.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Dark, oozing blood that won’t clot easily.

  • Yellow skin, bruising, and hemorrhaging tendencies.

  • Swollen, bluish skin with a tendency to ulcerate.

Cuprum Metallicum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, touch, cold air, suppressed eruptions.

  • Better: Drinking cold water, sweating, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, fearful, anxious.

  • Tendency to be controlling or rigid in behavior.

Acute Uses

  • Convulsions & spasms: Seizures, cramps, spasmodic coughing.

  • Muscle cramps & rigidity: Tetanus, leg cramps, twitching.

  • Neurological disorders: Epilepsy, chorea, nervous tics.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Severe cramps that come and go suddenly.

  • Coldness of the body with blue lips or extremities.

  • Spasms that start in the fingers or toes and move inward.

Curare

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, movement, exhaustion.

  • Better: Lying still, warmth, deep breathing.

Mental/Emotional

  • Apathetic, indifferent, lacks motivation.

  • Anxious about their physical state, fearful of paralysis.

Acute Uses

  • Paralysis & weakness: Muscle fatigue, loss of coordination.

  • Neurological disorders: Numbness, tingling, weakness in limbs.

  • Respiratory weakness: Difficulty breathing, weak voice.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Loss of muscle power but with intact sensation.

  • Feeling of suffocation or chest constriction.

  • Weakness in arms and legs, difficulty grasping objects.

Digitalis Purpurea

Modalities

  • Worse: Motion, lying on left side, cold air.

  • Better: Sitting up, open air, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Depressed, hopeless, anxious about death.

  • Fearful of sudden heart failure.

Acute Uses

  • Heart conditions: Irregular pulse, heart palpitations, weak heart.

  • Congestive heart failure: Swelling, shortness of breath.

  • Liver disorders: Jaundice, nausea, sluggish digestion.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Slow, irregular, weak pulse.

  • Fear that the heart will stop if they move.

  • Blue lips, cold extremities, dropsy (fluid retention).

Drosera Rotundifolia

Modalities

  • Worse: Lying down, warmth, talking.

  • Better: Sitting up, open air, cold drinks.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, sensitive to being disturbed.

  • Fear of suffocation or choking.

Acute Uses

  • Whooping cough & violent coughing: Deep, hacking, spasmodic coughs.

  • Respiratory infections: Laryngitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis.

  • Hoarseness & voice loss.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Coughing fits that end in gagging or vomiting.

  • Worse from lying down and after midnight.

  • Sharp, stitching pains in the chest.

Echinacea

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold weather, exhaustion, damp conditions.

  • Better: Rest, hydration, warmth.

Mental/Emotional

  • Lethargic, mentally foggy, low energy.

  • Irritable and withdrawn when sick.

Acute Uses

  • Blood poisoning & infections: Sepsis, abscesses, ulcers.

  • Immune support: Colds, flu, viral infections.

  • Slow-healing wounds.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Swollen lymph nodes, general weakness.

  • Body aches, malaise, fever.

  • Dark red, sluggish circulation, tendency to infections.

Eupatorium Perfoliatum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, movement, night.

  • Better: Warmth, lying still.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless but too weak to move.

  • Irritable and easily annoyed.

Acute Uses

  • Severe body aches from flu or fever.

  • Bone pains: Feels like bones are breaking.

  • Malaria & dengue fever: Chills, fever, sweating cycles.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme soreness and aching in muscles and bones.

  • Chills and fever with intense thirst for cold drinks.

  • Headache with eyeball pain.

Euphrasia Officinalis

Modalities

  • Worse: Wind, bright light, morning.

  • Better: Darkness, wiping eyes.

Mental/Emotional

  • Easily annoyed, impatient.

  • Feels better when alone, avoids socializing.

Acute Uses

  • Eye conditions: Conjunctivitis, watery eyes, eye strain.

  • Colds with watery discharge: Runny nose, sneezing, red eyes.

  • Allergies & hay fever.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Profuse eye watering that irritates the skin.

  • Burning, stinging eye pain with sensitivity to light.

  • Bland nasal discharge but acrid tears.

Ferrum Metallicum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, motion, cold.

  • Better: Slow movement, warmth, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Nervous, easily irritated, restless.

  • Sensitive to noise, prefers quiet surroundings.

Acute Uses

  • Anemia & weakness: Dizziness, fatigue, pale complexion.

  • Circulatory disorders: Flushed face, palpitations.

  • Headaches from anemia or blood loss.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sudden redness or flushing of the face.

  • Cold hands and feet but warm head.

  • Easily exhausted from minor exertion.

Ferrum Phosphoricum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, exertion, night.

  • Better: Rest, warmth, gentle movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Mild-tempered but easily fatigued mentally.

  • Forgetful, lacks concentration.

Acute Uses

  • Early stages of colds & infections: Mild fever, sore throat.

  • Anemia & general fatigue.

  • Respiratory conditions: Bronchitis, pneumonia, coughing.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Low-grade fevers with flushed cheeks.

  • Tendency to nosebleeds, especially in the morning.

  • Weakness and tiredness without clear reason.

Fluoricum Acidum

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, standing long hours.

  • Better: Cold applications, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, driven, always seeking excitement.

  • Tendency to overwork and burn out.

Acute Uses

  • Varicose veins & circulation issues.

  • Tooth decay & brittle nails.

  • Chronic bone pain & osteoporosis.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Warm-blooded, prefers cold environments.

  • Throbbing pain in bones, especially in long-standing conditions.

  • Craves stimulants (alcohol, spicy food, excitement).

Gelsemium Sempervirens

Modalities

  • Worse: Damp weather, excitement, anticipation.

  • Better: Urination, sweating, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fear of public speaking, exams, or performance.

  • Desires to be left alone, avoids company.

Acute Uses

  • Flu with weakness & trembling.

  • Stage fright & performance anxiety.

  • Headaches with heaviness, droopy eyelids.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Dull, drowsy, dizzy, droopy (classic "4 Ds").

  • Heavy sensation in the limbs, difficulty moving.

  • Chills running up and down the spine.

Graphites

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, night.

  • Better: Warmth, eating, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Mild-mannered, indecisive, anxious about the future.

  • Tendency to dwell on past events, feels inadequate.

Acute Uses

  • Skin conditions: Eczema, psoriasis, cracked skin.

  • Obesity with sluggish digestion.

  • Constipation with large, hard stools.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Thick, honey-like oozing from skin eruptions.

  • Dry, cracked skin, especially on hands and behind ears.

  • Chilly, overweight, sluggish metabolism.

Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, touch, night.

  • Better: Warmth, covering up, eating spicy food.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, angry, even violent when disturbed.

  • Very anxious about health, fears suffering.

Acute Uses

  • Abscesses, boils, infections with pus.

  • Extremely sensitive to cold air & pain.

  • Croupy cough, painful sore throat.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme sensitivity to pain, even minor injuries.

  • Pus-filled infections that smell foul.

  • Cough worsens from cold air and exposure.

Hydrastis Canadensis

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, fasting.

  • Better: Warm drinks, movement, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Depressed, lacks motivation, mentally foggy.

  • Feels drained, struggles to focus.

Acute Uses

  • Thick mucus discharges (sinusitis, bronchitis).

  • Digestive weakness, poor appetite.

  • Liver congestion, sluggish digestion.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Thick, yellow mucus from nose & throat.

  • Weakness & fatigue from chronic illness.

  • Bitter taste in mouth, coated tongue.

Hydrocyanic Acid

Modalities

  • Worse: Sudden exertion, fright, shock.

  • Better: Fresh air, stimulation, warmth.

Mental/Emotional

  • Extreme anxiety about death, feeling of doom.

  • Mental dullness, hard to focus, slow reactions.

Acute Uses

  • Collapse states, fainting, sudden weakness.

  • Spasms, convulsions, epileptic attacks.

  • Respiratory distress, difficulty breathing.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Blue lips, weak pulse, barely conscious.

  • Cold sweat, sudden loss of strength.

  • Tendency to sudden collapse without warning.

Hyoscyamus Niger

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, alone, being watched.

  • Better: Warmth, reassurance, company.

Mental/Emotional

  • Excitable, talks excessively, inappropriate laughter.

  • Paranoid, easily suspicious, jealous behavior.

Acute Uses

  • Delirium, mania, uncontrolled laughter.

  • Twitching, jerking, spasms, convulsions.

  • Jealousy, suspicion, inappropriate behavior.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Wild, restless, talks nonsense, inappropriate behavior.

  • Tendency to expose themselves or act childish.

  • Fear of being poisoned, feeling watched.

Hypericum Perforatum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, movement, touch.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, lying still.

Mental/Emotional

  • Depressed from chronic pain, irritable.

  • Fear of being injured or hurt.

Acute Uses

  • Nerve injuries (crushed fingers, spinal trauma).

  • Sharp, shooting nerve pain.

  • Puncture wounds, animal bites.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme sensitivity to pain, nerve injuries.

  • Sharp, electric-like shooting pain.

  • Injuries to fingers, spine, or tailbone.

Ignatia Amara

Modalities

  • Worse: Grief, disappointment, cold air.

  • Better: Distraction, warmth, deep breathing.

Mental/Emotional

  • Suppressed grief, hides emotions from others.

  • Mood swings, extreme reactions to minor events.

Acute Uses

  • Grief, emotional shock, heartbreak.

  • Sighing, lump in throat sensation.

  • Mood swings, laughing to crying.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Deep sadness with uncontrollable sighing.

  • Throat feels like it's closing up, difficulty swallowing.

  • Sensitive, reacts strongly to emotional pain.

Iodium

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, fasting, night.

  • Better: Eating, open air, cool surroundings.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, anxious, constantly moving.

  • Irritable, easily frustrated, impatient.

Acute Uses

  • Hyperthyroidism, excessive sweating, restlessness.

  • Weight loss despite extreme hunger.

  • Glandular swellings, goiter, enlarged thyroid.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Always hungry, eats constantly but loses weight.

  • Overheated, sweats profusely, restless.

  • Glandular enlargements, swollen lymph nodes.

Kali Arsenicosum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, cold, lying down.

  • Better: Warmth, movement, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Very anxious, fears suffocation.

  • Restless, constantly worried about illness.

Acute Uses

  • Asthma, wheezing, difficulty breathing.

  • Eczema with intense burning and itching.

  • Restlessness, anxiety, especially at night.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Difficulty breathing, worse at night, must sit up.

  • Burning pains, but desires warmth.

  • Sensitive to cold, anxious about health.

Kali Bichromicum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, morning.

  • Better: Warmth, lying down, eating small meals.

Mental/Emotional

  • Rigid, methodical, dislikes change.

  • Feels abandoned, often lonely or withdrawn.

Acute Uses

  • Sinus infections with thick, stringy mucus.

  • Migraines with pain over one small spot.

  • Ulcers and stomach pain, worse after eating.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Thick, yellow-green, sticky mucus, hard to expel.

  • Pain localized to one small area (e.g., sinus, stomach, head).

  • Deep ulcers, especially in stomach or nose.

Kali Bromatum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, mental exertion, stress.

  • Better: Rest, keeping busy, warm drinks.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, anxious, often fidgeting.

  • Depressed, withdrawn, difficulty expressing emotions.

Acute Uses

  • Insomnia, nightmares, restless sleep.

  • Skin eruptions (acne, boils, pustules).

  • Tremors, nervousness, memory problems.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Severe acne with deep, bluish pustules.

  • Twitching, trembling, especially in hands.

  • Forgetful, slow comprehension, dull mind.

Kali Carbonicum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, drafts, lying on painful side.

  • Better: Warmth, firm pressure, sitting upright.

Mental/Emotional

  • Rigid, conservative, dislikes change.

  • Easily startled, fearful of losing control.

Acute Uses

  • Back pain, sciatica, stiffness.

  • Asthma, difficulty breathing, worse at night.

  • Weak digestion, bloating, gas.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sharp, stitching pains, especially in back.

  • Wakes up gasping for air around 3 AM.

  • Easily fatigued, weak, chilly person.

Kali Chloricum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, mental exertion, stress.

  • Better: Warm drinks, lying down, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Sensitive, irritable, easily overwhelmed.

  • Anxious, worries about health constantly.

Acute Uses

  • Burning pain in throat, mouth, bladder.

  • Ulcers in mouth and digestive tract.

  • Urinary infections with pain, burning urination.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Burning sensation, especially in mucous membranes.

  • White-coated tongue, mouth ulcers.

  • Weakness, exhaustion, prone to infections.

Kali Iodatum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp, night, pressure.

  • Better: Open air, warmth, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, restless, hard to satisfy.

  • Feels persecuted, suspicious of others.

Acute Uses

  • Hay fever, allergies with sneezing, watery mucus.

  • Rheumatic pains, worse in damp weather.

  • Chronic sinus infections with burning discharge.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Burning, watery nasal discharge, sneezing fits.

  • Swollen, inflamed joints, worse in cold & damp.

  • Restlessness, moves constantly, cannot sit still.

Kali Phosphoricum

Modalities

  • Worse: Mental exertion, stress, cold.

  • Better: Rest, sleep, gentle exercise.

Mental/Emotional

  • Overworked, burned out, overwhelmed.

  • Feels mentally dull, slow to process thoughts.

Acute Uses

  • Mental exhaustion, burnout, brain fog.

  • Weakness after illness, anemia, chronic fatigue.

  • Nervous exhaustion, stress-induced insomnia.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme fatigue, feels drained mentally and physically.

  • Weakness with trembling, pale complexion.

  • Irritability from exhaustion, cannot concentrate.

Kali Nitricum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, cold air, lying down.

  • Better: Sitting up, warmth, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Nervous, anxious, easily startled.

  • Fears suffocation, heart disease, dying suddenly.

Acute Uses

  • Respiratory issues: Asthma, shortness of breath.

  • Heart palpitations, anxiety, nervousness.

  • Kidney pain, urinary infections.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Wheezing, tightness in chest, difficulty breathing.

  • Restlessness, anxiety with heart palpitations.

  • Sharp pains in kidneys, burning urine.

Kali Sulphuricum

Modalities

  • Worse: Evening, heat, closed spaces.

  • Better: Open air, cool breeze, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, fidgety, easily bored.

  • Moody, dislikes being in one place too long.

Acute Uses

  • Skin conditions: Eczema, dandruff, yellow discharges.

  • Respiratory issues with yellow mucus.

  • Digestive issues, bloating, sluggish metabolism.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Yellow, sticky discharges from nose, lungs, or skin.

  • Peeling skin, flaking dandruff, itchy eczema.

  • Bloating, sluggish digestion, weak liver function.

Kalmia Latifolia

Modalities

  • Worse: Movement, exertion, cold.

  • Better: Rest, warmth, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Easily startled, nervous, anxious about health.

  • Irritable, impatient, cannot tolerate delay.

Acute Uses

  • Neuralgic pains, especially in face, arms, legs.

  • Joint pain, arthritis with stiffness.

  • Vertigo, dizziness, nausea.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Shooting, radiating pains that travel downward.

  • Pain and stiffness in joints, worse with movement.

  • Sudden vertigo with nausea, feels like falling.

Kreosotum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, touch, night.

  • Better: Warmth, eating, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fear of being alone, clings to others.

  • Angry, irritable, easily frustrated.

Acute Uses

  • Severe tooth decay, bleeding gums.

  • Vaginal irritation, burning leucorrhea.

  • Offensive-smelling discharges (breath, sweat, urine).

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Teeth decay rapidly, painful, bleeding gums.

  • Burning vaginal discharge, excoriating skin.

  • Strong-smelling breath, urine, sweat.

Lachesis Muta

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, tight clothing, after sleep.

  • Better: Open air, cold drinks, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Jealous, intense emotions, sharp tongue.

  • Fear of being poisoned, overly suspicious.

Acute Uses

  • Throat infections, swollen glands, left-sided sore throat.

  • Hot flashes, menopause symptoms, intense PMS.

  • Circulatory issues: Varicose veins, hemorrhages, purple discoloration.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Symptoms start on the left side or move from left to right.

  • Cannot tolerate tight clothing around the neck or waist.

  • Talkative, intense, suspicious personality.

Laurocerasus

Modalities

  • Worse: Lying down, cold, exertion.

  • Better: Sitting up, warmth, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Extreme anxiety, fear of suffocation.

  • Confused, sluggish mind, difficulty focusing.

Acute Uses

  • Respiratory failure, difficulty breathing, gasping.

  • Heart palpitations, fainting spells, cyanosis.

  • Cold extremities, weak circulation.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Feels like suffocating, gasping for air.

  • Blue or purple skin, poor oxygenation.

  • Weak, slow pulse, cold hands and feet.

Ledum Palustre

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, movement, touch.

  • Better: Cold applications, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, easily angered.

  • Withdrawn, dislikes company.

Acute Uses

  • Puncture wounds, insect bites, animal bites.

  • Swollen, painful joints, gout, arthritis.

  • Black eyes, bruises, wounds that feel cold.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Cold wounds that feel better with cold applications.

  • Swollen, stiff joints, worse from warmth.

  • Pains travel upward (e.g., from foot to knee).

Lilium Tigrinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Sitting, heat, evening.

  • Better: Walking, fresh air, distraction.

Mental/Emotional

  • Hysterical, overwhelmed, impulsive.

  • Feels torn between duty and desires.

Acute Uses

  • Uterine prolapse, menstrual pain, heavy periods.

  • Heart palpitations, anxiety, restlessness.

  • Hysterical, extreme mood swings.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Feeling of pressure or downward dragging in pelvis.

  • Alternates between sadness and anger.

  • Restless, constantly moving but exhausted.

Lycopodium Clavatum

Modalities

  • Worse: 4-8 PM, pressure, cold drinks.

  • Better: Warm food, motion, loose clothing.

Mental/Emotional

  • Low confidence, overcompensates with arrogance.

  • Fear of failure, avoids confrontation.

Acute Uses

  • Digestive issues: Bloating, gas, weak digestion.

  • Liver problems, gallbladder pain, right-sided complaints.

  • Anxiety, low self-confidence, fear of failure.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Craving for sweets, bread, warm drinks.

  • Symptoms start on the right side or move right to left.

  • Bloating, gassy, feels full after small meals.

Magnesium Carbonicum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, cold air, emotions.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, gentle pressure.

Mental/Emotional

  • Sensitive, emotional, easily overwhelmed.

  • Fears abandonment, needs reassurance.

Acute Uses

  • Digestive problems, acidity, bloating.

  • Teething pain in infants.

  • Nerve pain, restless legs, muscle cramps.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sour-smelling stools, digestive distress.

  • Sensitive to noise, light, smells.

  • Pain shifts from place to place quickly.

Malandrinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Vaccinations, cold, damp weather.

  • Better: Warmth, dry climate, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Withdrawn, distrustful, dislikes company.

  • Irritable, easily frustrated, feels isolated.

Acute Uses

  • Vaccine reactions, skin eruptions, boils.

  • Chronic skin conditions, psoriasis, eczema.

  • Prevention of infectious diseases.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme sensitivity to vaccines, chemicals.

  • Thick, crusty skin eruptions, especially on hands.

  • History of suppressed skin conditions leading to internal illness.

Mancinella

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, darkness, being alone.

  • Better: Reassurance, daylight, company.

Mental/Emotional

  • Extreme fear, paranoia, hallucinations.

  • Feels disconnected from reality.

Acute Uses

  • Severe anxiety, fear of evil, paranoia.

  • Night terrors, intense nightmares.

  • Skin eruptions, burning, tingling sensations.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme fear of darkness, evil forces, being alone.

  • Feels as if floating outside the body.

  • Burning, tingling skin, often on palms and soles.

Medorrhinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Damp weather, daytime, sugar.

  • Better: Seaside, night, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Extremes: Hyperactive or totally exhausted.

  • Eccentric, rebellious, pushes limits.

Acute Uses

  • Urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, chronic STD symptoms.

  • Extreme energy swings: Hyperactive or exhausted.

  • Forgetfulness, time distortion, feeling disconnected.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme craving for oranges, sweets, sour foods.

  • History of suppressed gonorrhea or urinary issues.

  • Feels like time is moving too fast or too slow.

Mercurius Corrosivus

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, heat, dampness.

  • Better: Cold drinks, fresh air, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, short-tempered, aggressive.

  • Suspicious, fears being poisoned or attacked.

Acute Uses

  • Severe burning pains in stomach, intestines, bladder.

  • Bloody diarrhea, painful urination.

  • Throat infections with raw, burning pain.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Burning pains, worse at night.

  • Constant urge to urinate with burning pain.

  • Excessive salivation, bad breath, swollen gums.

Mercurius Iodatus

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, cold air, damp weather.

  • Better: Warmth, swallowing.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, anxious, difficulty concentrating.

  • Irritable, easily angered.

Acute Uses

  • Sore throats, swollen tonsils, glandular swellings.

  • Thick yellow-green mucus, infections.

  • Ulcers, slow-healing wounds.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Right-sided throat pain, inflamed glands.

  • Foul-smelling breath, excessive salivation.

  • Sensitive to temperature changes.

Mercurius Solubilis

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, cold drafts, damp weather.

  • Better: Rest, moderate temperatures.

Mental/Emotional

  • Suspicious, fear of being watched.

  • Forgetful, confused, difficulty making decisions.

Acute Uses

  • Mouth ulcers, swollen gums, bad breath.

  • Throat infections, excessive salivation.

  • Sweating disorders, fever with trembling.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Metallic taste in the mouth.

  • Sweating does not relieve symptoms.

  • Sensitive to both heat and cold.

Muriatic Acidum

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, movement, mental exertion.

  • Better: Cold applications, rest, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Depressed, indifferent, aversion to talking.

  • Anxious, feels abandoned.

Acute Uses

  • Extreme weakness, exhaustion, collapse states.

  • Bedsores, ulcers, skin infections.

  • Digestive issues with burning pains.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Prostration, unable to sit up.

  • Burning pains in stomach and intestines.

  • Drooping eyelids, weak pulse.

Naja Tripudians

Modalities

  • Worse: Stress, exertion, lying on the left side.

  • Better: Open air, rest, gentle movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fear of death, intense anxiety.

  • Sensitive, easily offended.

Acute Uses

  • Heart conditions, palpitations, chest pain.

  • Anxiety, fear of impending doom.

  • Paralysis, muscle weakness.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Heart symptoms worsen from emotional stress.

  • Feeling of suffocation, tightness in the chest.

  • Tingling, numbness in limbs.

Natrum Carbonicum

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, sun, mental exertion.

  • Better: Fresh air, rest, cool applications.

Mental/Emotional

  • Mild, avoids conflict, easily hurt.

  • Difficulty focusing, forgetful, sluggish.

Acute Uses

  • Digestive issues, lactose intolerance, gas, bloating.

  • Sun sensitivity, headaches from heat exposure.

  • Weakness after illness, chronic fatigue.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sensitive to heat, sunstroke easily.

  • Loses energy quickly, needs frequent breaks.

  • Craving for potatoes, bread, salty foods.

Natrum Muriaticum

Modalities

  • Worse: Sun, heat, emotional stress.

  • Better: Cool air, solitude, crying alone.

Mental/Emotional

  • Serious, reserved, dislikes talking about emotions.

  • Holds grudges, difficulty forgiving.

Acute Uses

  • Headaches, migraines, sinus congestion.

  • Grief, depression, emotional suppression.

  • Dry skin, eczema, cracked lips.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Craves salt, avoids fatty foods.

  • Feels worse from sympathy, prefers to grieve alone.

  • Cold sores, chapped lips, dry skin.

Natrum Phosphoricum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, sugar, acidic foods.

  • Better: Exercise, fresh air, relaxation.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, easily overwhelmed.

  • Fear of failure, self-doubt.

Acute Uses

  • Acid reflux, indigestion, sour belching.

  • Anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia.

  • Yellowish mucus, sinus infections.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Acidic taste in the mouth, stomach feels sour.

  • Wakes up feeling anxious, heart racing.

  • Craves fried foods, but they worsen symptoms.

Natrum Sulphuricum

Modalities

  • Worse: Damp weather, morning, lying on the left side.

  • Better: Dry air, motion, pressure.

Mental/Emotional

  • Depressed, suicidal thoughts, feels trapped.

  • Irritable, angry when contradicted.

Acute Uses

  • Liver issues, gallbladder pain, jaundice.

  • Asthma, bronchitis, wet coughs.

  • Head injuries, lingering effects of concussions.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Craves bitter foods, avoids dairy.

  • Greenish mucus, morning aggravation.

  • Feels worse in humid weather.

Nitricum Acidum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, dampness, touch.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, pressure.

Mental/Emotional

  • Critical, pessimistic, easily offended.

  • Holds grudges, unforgiving.

Acute Uses

  • Warts, skin growths, cracked skin.

  • Ulcers, fissures, painful hemorrhoids.

  • Chronic infections, syphilitic sores.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sharp, splinter-like pains.

  • Offensive-smelling sweat, breath, urine.

  • Bleeding easily, slow-healing wounds.

Nux Vomica

Modalities

  • Worse: Morning, overeating, cold air.

  • Better: Warmth, naps, strong pressure.

Mental/Emotional

  • Workaholic, driven, competitive.

  • Easily frustrated, short temper.

Acute Uses

  • Hangovers, nausea, indigestion.

  • Insomnia from overwork, stress.

  • Colds with stuffy nose, sneezing in the morning.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Irritable, impatient, easily angered.

  • Feels worse in the morning, sluggish after eating.

  • Craves stimulants (coffee, alcohol, spicy food).

Opium

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, excitement, fright.

  • Better: Cold air, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fearless, indifferent to pain or danger.

  • Delirium, sees ghosts, nightmares.

Acute Uses

  • Effects of shock, trauma, fright.

  • Coma, stupor, drowsiness, unconsciousness.

  • Constipation with no urge to go.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Lack of pain even in serious conditions.

  • Extreme drowsiness but restless sleep.

  • Face flushed, pupils contracted.

Petroleum

Modalities

  • Worse: Winter, cold air, fasting.

  • Better: Warmth, eating, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, restless, easily offended.

  • Confused, forgetful, poor concentration.

Acute Uses

  • Skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, cracked skin.

  • Motion sickness, nausea from travel.

  • Gastric ulcers, burning stomach pain.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Dry, rough, chapped skin, deep cracks.

  • Extreme nausea when riding in a car.

  • Intense hunger, must eat frequently.

Petroselinum Sativum

Modalities

  • Worse: Drinking fluids, sexual activity.

  • Better: Rest, warm applications.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious, restless, irritable.

  • Difficulty focusing, nervous energy.

Acute Uses

  • Bladder infections, burning urination.

  • Frequent, sudden urge to urinate.

  • Itching, tingling in the urethra.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Severe bladder irritation, urgency.

  • Burning pain in the urethra after urination.

  • Tingling sensation extends from urethra to entire body.

Phosphoricum Acidum

Modalities

  • Worse: Stress, loss, grief, exertion.

  • Better: Rest, eating, warmth.

Mental/Emotional

  • Detached, indifferent, emotionally shut down.

  • Avoids social interaction, prefers isolation.

Acute Uses

  • Exhaustion, mental weakness, burnout.

  • Grief, emotional numbness, apathy.

  • Hair loss, early graying of hair.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme fatigue, lacks motivation.

  • Memory loss, difficulty concentrating.

  • Pale, sunken face, dark circles under eyes.

Phosphorus

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, fasting, lying on left side.

  • Better: Warm food, company, gentle touch.

Mental/Emotional

  • Loving, affectionate, easily excited.

  • Highly imaginative, daydreams often.

Acute Uses

  • Respiratory infections, dry cough, hoarseness.

  • Bleeding disorders, easy bruising, nosebleeds.

  • Nervousness, sensitivity, overactive imagination.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Thirsty for cold drinks, but vomits them.

  • Fear of thunderstorms, darkness, being alone.

  • Loves attention, highly empathetic.

Phytolacca

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, movement.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, dry climate.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, restless, sensitive to pain.

  • Easily frustrated, impatient.

Acute Uses

  • Sore throats, swollen glands, tonsillitis.

  • Breast pain, mastitis, hard lumps in breasts.

  • Joint pain, rheumatic conditions.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Throat pain radiates to ears when swallowing.

  • Breasts feel bruised, painful when nursing.

  • Aching muscles, shooting pains in joints.

Plumbum Metallicum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, cold, mental exertion.

  • Better: Warmth, stretching, slow movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Melancholy, lack of motivation.

  • Delusions, feels persecuted.

Acute Uses

  • Neurological issues, weakness, paralysis.

  • Constipation with hard, black stools.

  • Lead poisoning symptoms, muscle wasting.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Tremors, slow reflexes, weak grip.

  • Cramping pain in stomach, feels like a rope pulling inward.

  • Dark complexion, thin, sunken cheeks.

Podophyllum

Modalities

  • Worse: Early morning, heat, movement.

  • Better: Lying on the stomach, cool drinks.**

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, anxious, irritable.

  • Feels hurried, easily overwhelmed.

Acute Uses

  • Diarrhea, especially watery, explosive.

  • Liver issues, gallbladder pain, jaundice.

  • Teething issues in babies.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Gushing, painless diarrhea, worse in the morning.

  • Tongue coated in a yellowish film.

  • Craving for sour foods, pickles.

Psorinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, washing, exertion.

  • Better: Warmth, eating, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Despondent, fears poverty, failure.

  • Feels doomed, hopeless, abandoned.

Acute Uses

  • Chronic skin conditions, eczema, psoriasis.

  • Extreme chilliness, always cold.

  • Weak immune system, recurrent infections.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Skin is greasy, foul-smelling.

  • Constantly wrapped up, even in warm weather.

  • Feels hopeless, despairing about recovery.

Pulsatilla

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, fatty food, emotional stress.

  • Better: Open air, gentle movement, consolation.

Mental/Emotional

  • Mild, gentle, easily influenced.

  • Weepy, sentimental, easily hurt.

Acute Uses

  • Colds, sinus congestion, thick yellow mucus.

  • Menstrual issues, PMS, irregular periods.

  • Tearfulness, clingy behavior, emotional swings.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Craves attention, affectionate, seeks comfort.

  • Dislikes fatty foods, but craves sweets.

  • Symptoms constantly changing, wandering pains.

Pyrogenium

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp, exertion, night.

  • Better: Warmth, movement, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Delirious, confused, feels like they are poisoned.

  • Fear of death, anxious, restless.

Acute Uses

  • Severe infections, sepsis, fever with offensive discharges.

  • Bedsores, gangrene, foul-smelling wounds.

  • High fever with chills, restlessness, and rapid pulse.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Foul-smelling sweat, breath, and discharges.

  • Feels body is too sore to lie in bed.

  • Extremely restless but too weak to move.

Rhododendron

Modalities

  • Worse: Stormy weather, cold, night.

  • Better: Warmth, gentle movement, dry weather.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fear of storms, restless, nervous anticipation.

  • Mood fluctuates with weather changes.

Acute Uses

  • Joint pain, arthritis, gout, worse before storms.

  • Headaches, worse from weather changes.

  • Testicular pain, swelling, and sensitivity.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Symptoms worse before thunderstorms.

  • Cold, numb, weak extremities.

  • Sensitive to electrical changes in the atmosphere.

Rhus Toxicodendron

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, first movement.

  • Better: Heat, continued movement, massage.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious, restless, cannot stay still.

  • Sensitive to emotional stress, easily overwhelmed.

Acute Uses

  • Joint pain, stiffness, arthritis, worse with rest.

  • Skin rashes, poison ivy, blisters.

  • Flu with aching, restless muscles.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Restlessness, must keep moving despite pain.

  • Pain and stiffness worse after rest, better with movement.

  • Itchy, burning rashes with red, swollen skin.

Ruta

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp, exertion, lying down.

  • Better: Warmth, gentle movement, pressure.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, impatient, easily discouraged.

  • Feels frustrated with slow recovery.

Acute Uses

  • Injuries to tendons, ligaments, and periosteum.

  • Eye strain from reading or screen use.

  • Overuse injuries, stiffness, and soreness.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Bruised, sore, aching pain, especially in joints.

  • Feels stiff and weak, worse from overuse.

  • Eyes burn and feel strained after prolonged focus.

Sabal Serrulata

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, exertion.

  • Better: Rest, warmth, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Low confidence, lack of drive.

  • Irritable, depressed about health issues.

Acute Uses

  • Prostate issues, frequent urination, retention.

  • Hormonal imbalances in men and women.

  • Weakness, fatigue, lack of sexual energy.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Frequent, weak urination, especially at night.

  • Prostate enlargement with burning sensation.

  • Loss of libido, sexual weakness.

Sanguinaria

Modalities

  • Worse: Light, noise, motion, morning.

  • Better: Sleep, fresh air, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, nervous, easily angered.

  • Fears being alone, seeks company.

Acute Uses

  • Migraines, especially right-sided headaches.

  • Respiratory issues, burning cough, asthma.

  • Menopausal hot flashes, flushing.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Right-sided headaches, feels like a burst of heat.

  • Burning pain in the chest, cough with offensive breath.

  • Flushing of face and body, sudden heat waves.

Scrophularia

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp, nighttime.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, open air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Low energy, sluggish, indifferent.

  • Feels dull, lacks motivation.

Acute Uses

  • Swollen lymph nodes, glandular swellings.

  • Skin conditions, eczema, psoriasis.

  • Goiter, thyroid imbalances.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Hard, swollen glands, slow healing wounds.

  • Burning, itching skin conditions.

  • Sluggish metabolism, fatigue.

Scutellaria

Modalities

  • Worse: Stress, worry, mental exertion.

  • Better: Rest, quiet, deep breathing.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious, jumpy, overactive mind.

  • Depressed, irritable, easily overwhelmed.

Acute Uses

  • Nervous system disorders, restlessness, twitching.

  • Insomnia from nervous exhaustion.

  • Headaches, tension, mental fatigue.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Involuntary twitching, restlessness.

  • Feels exhausted but cannot relax.

  • Sensitive to noise, light, overstimulation.

Selenium

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, exhaustion, sexual activity.

  • Better: Rest, nourishment, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Slow, forgetful, lacks energy.

  • Easily discouraged, feels drained.

Acute Uses

  • Chronic fatigue, weakness, mental exhaustion.

  • Premature aging, hair loss, impotence.

  • Prostate issues, dribbling after urination.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Great weakness, needs long recovery after exertion.

  • Hair falls out easily, especially from the scalp.

  • Memory loss, slow mental function.

Senecio Aureus

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, prolonged sitting.

  • Better: Warmth, gentle movement, hydration.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, moody, emotional ups and downs.

  • Anxious, restless, difficulty sleeping.

Acute Uses

  • Urinary tract issues, burning urination, kidney pain.

  • Menstrual irregularities, delayed or suppressed periods.

  • Fluid retention, swelling in legs and ankles.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Weak, sluggish bladder function.

  • Delayed periods, weak flow, dull pelvic pain.

  • Swollen legs, water retention, heaviness.

Sepia

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp, hormonal changes, pressure.

  • Better: Exercise, warmth, fresh air.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, overwhelmed, aversion to company.

  • Sadness, weeps easily but doesn’t want sympathy.

Acute Uses

  • Hormonal imbalances, menopause, PMS, irregular periods.

  • Chronic fatigue, exhaustion, sluggish circulation.

  • Prolapse of uterus, bladder, or rectum.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Indifference to loved ones, feels emotionally distant.

  • Heavy, dragging sensation in pelvis.

  • Wants to be left alone, dislikes consolation.

Silicea

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, drafts, mental exertion.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, gentle pressure.

Mental/Emotional

  • Sensitive, shy, lacks confidence.

  • Anxious about failure, easily discouraged.

Acute Uses

  • Slow-healing wounds, abscesses, boils.

  • Weak immune system, frequent infections.

  • Chronic headaches, sinusitis, nasal congestion.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sweaty hands and feet, offensive-smelling sweat.

  • Delicate constitution, easily fatigued.

  • Chilly, always needs extra layers.

Spigelia

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, motion, touch.

  • Better: Warmth, lying on the right side.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fearful, anxious, worries about heart health.

  • Restless but weak, feels easily exhausted.

Acute Uses

  • Severe neuralgic pains, especially in the face or eyes.

  • Heart palpitations, sharp chest pains.

  • Migraines with intense, one-sided pain.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sharp, stabbing, radiating pain.

  • Sensitive to touch, worse from motion.

  • Pains come and go suddenly.

Spongia Tosta

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, speaking, deep breathing.

  • Better: Warm drinks, warm air, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, anxious, fearful of suffocation.

  • Easily startled, sensitive to noise.

Acute Uses

  • Dry, barking cough, croup, asthma.

  • Thyroid conditions, goiter, hoarseness.

  • Heart conditions with palpitations.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Dry, constricted throat, feels like a plug is in it.

  • Cough sounds like a saw cutting wood.

  • Chest feels tight, difficulty breathing.

Stannum

Modalities

  • Worse: Talking, exertion, morning.

  • Better: Rest, fresh air, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Melancholy, feels hopeless and drained.

  • Sensitive, cries easily but doesn’t want attention.

Acute Uses

  • Weakness, exhaustion, chronic fatigue.

  • Cough with thick, yellow mucus.

  • Muscle weakness, especially in arms and legs.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme fatigue, even after slight effort.

  • Voice weak, tires easily from talking.

  • Cough worsens from laughing or talking.

Staphysagria

Modalities

  • Worse: Anger, emotional suppression, cold air.

  • Better: Warmth, gentle reassurance, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Feels humiliated, deeply wounded pride.

  • Mild-mannered but can explode when pushed too far.

Acute Uses

  • Urinary tract infections, burning pain, frequent urges.

  • Suppressed anger, emotional trauma.

  • Toothaches, sensitive gums, dental abscesses.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Suppressed emotions, holds in anger.

  • Sensitive to rudeness, easily offended.

  • Burning, stinging urinary pain.

Stillingia

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp weather, motion.

  • Better: Heat, gentle stretching, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Depressed, feels weak and broken down.

  • Easily irritable, feels older than their age.

Acute Uses

  • Sciatica, nerve pain, shooting pains.

  • Chronic rheumatism, joint pain.

  • Respiratory issues, dry, hacking cough.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Sharp, shooting pains along nerves.

  • Weakness in limbs, difficulty moving.

  • Hoarseness, difficulty speaking.

Stramonium

Modalities

  • Worse: Darkness, being alone, fright.

  • Better: Light, company, warmth.

Mental/Emotional

  • Extreme fear, especially of being abandoned.

  • Erratic mood swings, goes from calm to rage.

Acute Uses

  • Night terrors, hallucinations, delirium.

  • Violent outbursts, extreme fear.

  • Seizures, convulsions, spasms.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Fear of darkness, wants lights on.

  • Sudden, intense panic or rage.

  • Dilated pupils, staring, trembling.

Sulphur

Modalities

  • Worse: Heat, standing, bathing.

  • Better: Fresh air, cool temperatures, rest.

Mental/Emotional

  • Confident, opinionated, loves being admired.

  • Can be egotistical, disorganized, restless.

Acute Uses

  • Skin conditions, eczema, rashes, burning sensation.

  • Chronic digestive issues, bloating, acidity.

  • Heat intolerance, sweating, flushed skin.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Itchy, burning skin, worse from scratching.

  • Body feels overheated, dislikes warmth.

  • Messy, intellectual, loves philosophical debates.

Symphytum

Modalities

  • Worse: Motion, cold, damp weather.

  • Better: Warmth, rest, pressure.

Mental/Emotional

  • Calm, patient, accepting of pain.

  • Doesn’t complain, prefers quiet healing.

Acute Uses

  • Bone fractures, promotes healing.

  • Bruises, especially around the eyes.

  • Joint pain, arthritis, old injuries.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Speeds up bone healing, useful after surgery.

  • Bruising and soreness in deep tissues.

  • Pain in old, poorly healed injuries.

Syphilinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, damp weather, exhaustion.

  • Better: Warmth, dry weather, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Hopelessness, despair, fear of disease.

  • Feels doomed, sense of impending disaster.

Acute Uses

  • Deep-seated infections, ulcers, abscesses.

  • Bone pain, especially at night.

  • Chronic sinusitis, offensive nasal discharge.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Extreme bone pain, worse at night.

  • Tendency to destructive behaviors, addictions.

  • Excessive salivation, worse at night.

Tarentula Hispanica

Modalities

  • Worse: Music, touch, excitement.

  • Better: Dancing, rhythmic movement, pressure.

Mental/Emotional

  • Manipulative, charming, seductive.

  • Hysterical reactions, extreme emotions.

Acute Uses

  • Extreme restlessness, hyperactivity.

  • Twitching, spasms, convulsions.

  • Intense sexual energy, mood swings.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Constant need for motion, never sits still.

  • Sudden outbursts of anger or laughter.

  • Strong cravings for spicy foods.

Terbinthia

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, damp, night.

  • Better: Warmth, lying down, deep breathing.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, restless, anxious about health.

  • Feels better with company but dislikes talking.

Acute Uses

  • Kidney inflammation, burning urine.

  • Dark, bloody urine, offensive-smelling.

  • Respiratory issues with burning sensation.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Burning pain in kidneys and bladder.

  • Urine smells like violets.

  • Chest tightness, difficulty breathing.

Theridion

Modalities

  • Worse: Noise, motion, light.

  • Better: Darkness, lying still, warmth.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious, irritable, easily startled.

  • Fear of falling, heights.

Acute Uses

  • Motion sickness, dizziness, nausea.

  • Extreme sensitivity to noise, touch.

  • Spinal pain, burning sensations.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Vertigo, worse from movement.

  • Nausea with sharp head pains.

  • Trembling, hypersensitivity.

Thuja

Modalities

  • Worse: Damp weather, vaccination, cold.

  • Better: Warmth, dry weather, gentle movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Secretive, feels isolated, fears being exposed.

  • Depressed, low self-esteem, hides emotions.

Acute Uses

  • Warts, skin growths, tumors.

  • Genital infections, gonorrhea, HPV.

  • Headaches with bursting pain.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Warts, especially on genitals or face.

  • Feels fragile, as if made of glass.

  • Sweating with strong, unpleasant odor.

Tuberculinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Damp weather, cold air, early morning.

  • Better: Warmth, fresh air, open spaces.

Mental/Emotional

  • Restless, needs constant change.

  • Irritable, easily bored, feels trapped.

Acute Uses

  • Chronic cough, tuberculosis tendencies.

  • Extreme restlessness, need to travel.

  • Food cravings, especially for meat or cold milk.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Deep, hacking cough, worse in the morning.

  • Burning heat in the spine.

  • Craves fresh air but is sensitive to drafts.

Urtica Urens

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold air, water, touch.

  • Better: Rubbing, warmth, movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Irritable, short-tempered, restless.

  • Easily angered by minor irritations.

Acute Uses

  • Skin rashes, hives, allergic reactions.

  • Burning, stinging insect bites.

  • Lactation problems, suppressed milk.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Itching, burning skin eruptions.

  • Urticaria from shellfish or sun exposure.

  • Swelling, redness, irritation.

Variolinum

Modalities

  • Worse: Night, heat, pressure.

  • Better: Cool air, gentle movement.

Mental/Emotional

  • Fear of illness, obsessive about hygiene.

  • Irritable, anxious, avoids crowds.

Acute Uses

  • Prevention of smallpox, skin eruptions.

  • Chronic fatigue, weakness, fevers.

  • Deep-seated infections, boils.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Skin eruptions, pitted scars.

  • Intense itching, worse at night.

  • Fever with severe body aches.

Veratrum Album

Modalities

  • Worse: Cold, fright, exertion.

  • Better: Warm drinks, rest, lying down.

Mental/Emotional

  • Desperate, feels forsaken, prays constantly.

  • Hyper-religious, feels superior to others.

Acute Uses

  • Severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration.

  • Collapse states, extreme weakness.

  • Cold sweats, blue-tinged skin.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Profuse sweating, cold but craving ice.

  • Violent vomiting and purging.

  • Fainting, feeling of doom.

Zincum

Modalities

  • Worse: Mental exertion, stimulants, night.

  • Better: Sleep, movement, gentle massage.

Mental/Emotional

  • Anxious, obsessive thoughts, racing mind.

  • Fear of losing control, highly sensitive.

Acute Uses

  • Nervous exhaustion, restlessness.

  • Twitching, spasms, jerking movements.

  • Mental overwork, brain fog, difficulty concentrating.

Keynote For this Remedy

  • Restless legs, constant fidgeting.

  • Exhausted but unable to rest.

  • Brain feels overworked, can’t shut down.

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