Acacia xanthophloea

Прувинг гомеопатического препарата Acacia xanthophloea (Акация желтоцветковая).

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Description
Acacia xanthophloea is a semi-deciduous to deciduous tree which grows to a height of 15-25 m. The tree has a spreading feathery canopy with a smooth yellow green bark that flakes slightly. The bark is coated by a yellow sulphurous powdery substance. If one rubs the powdery substance away with a finger one finds beneath it a green bark. The powder covering the bark is used as a natural sunscreen (Coates, 1983).

The young twigs have a red-brown colour bark initially which peels off leaving a yellow twig. The white long straight thorns are arranged in pairs which are significant in the young tree but barely distinguished as they mature. The sweetly scented flowers which are bright, ball-like and yellow to golden in colour are located in clusters on the shortened side shoots at the end of the branches and the nodes.

After flowering yellowish brown to brown pods are produced which split to reveal small brown hard seeds (Venter and Venter, 2012).

The leaves of Acacia xanthophloea are small and feathery with a single leaflet at the tip with a smooth margin therefore photosynthesis takes place in the bark. A distinct feature of this tree is the dead branch which is used to deposit unwanted material from the soil. This branch is often referred to as the “sacrificial limb” (Acacia xanthophloea[Fever Tree], 2010).

The fever tree, like many species,has leaflets which fold up at night. A distinct feature of this family is the pulvinus. This is the thickening of each petiole and petiole base allowing the leaves to close at night during extreme heat. Stipules are present which are modified into thorns or spines.

The canopy provides shade for small plants that require protection from the brunt of the sunlight.Acacia xanthophloea grows very fast and can be used in situations where quick results are required but it needs to be watered adequately for the desired results. Nitrogen fixing bacteria present in the root nodules enrich the soil around the tree with nitrogen. The plants which grow in close proximity to the tree will also benefit (Coates, 1983).

Black wattle and the fever tree are both nitrogen fixing trees which are common in South Africa. These trees are fast growing and produce a large amount of biomass in a short space of time. A study investigating the alley cropping systems using the black wattle and the fever tree has revealed that the growth of the tree and production biomass was more valuable in black wattle alley cropping compared to the fever tree (Nhamucho, 2006).

Birds build their nest on these trees as the thorns offer protection from snakes. The bark has holes as a result of woodborers. The monkey and baboon eat the flowers, young shoots and seeds of the Acacia xanthophloea plant. The elephant eats the pods, leaves and branches. Giraffes eat the pods and leaves (Coates, 1983).

The assessment conducted on food choice by vervet monkeys and the chemistry of food plants propose that phenolic compounds and condensed tannins play an important role in moulding the diet of vervet monkeys. It might be possible to relate the distribution of condensed tannins between Acacia tortilis and Acacia Xanthophloea to their reproductive course (Wranghamand Waterman, 2014).Acacia xanthophloea displayed high resiliency to disruption with all the elephant impaired trees and harvested individuals remaining.

A study indicated that many typical types of Acacia are equivalently rich in tannins. It suggests the possible development for a wattle replacement by fusing a decoction of the species with distinctive astringent lineation(Mugedo and Waterman, 2014).

Acacia xanthophloea is planted as source of firewood, charcoal and produces a thick black tarlike deposit when burnt. The wood is hard, heavy, pale brown with a red tinge. Although valuable as timber it should be seasoned before it is used because it is liable to crack. Poles and post are also made from Acacia xanthophloea.

Acacia xanthophloea outside guarded areas have to be observed and the management improved in cooperation with resource users. Traditional healers and other members of the public that sell medicinal plants need to promote the encouragement of cultivating this fast growing species (Botha, Witkowski and Shackleton, 2002).

Reproductive biology
After pollination by insects the fruit development yields in four to six months. In South Africa, flowering takes place from September to November and fruiting occurs from January to April. There are a large number of flowers produced but only a few pods mature (Coates, 1983).

Growth and development
The growth rate of seedlings rapidly reaches a maximum of seven meters in three years. A growth rate of one and half meters a year and two centimetres in diameter are typical in young trees. The flowers of this deciduous plant are pollinated by insects such as bees and butterflies (Coates, 1983).

There were major differences found in the stem diameter, canopy cover and growth of plant height, of Acacia xanthophloea trees that were within a fenced area compared to those in an unfenced area in both wet and dry seasons. Heavy browsing decreased the height and canopy of trees but did not destroy any trees and seedling regeneration occurred at the same time. Although herbivores indicate huge browsing pressure the study showed that Acacia xanthophloea environment would continue to remain in counter balance in the presence of enlistment of seedlings and saplings (Dharini etal., 2009).

Location
Acacia xanthophloea is located mainly in depressions, shallow pans where surface water collects after rains or where underground water is found in low-lying swampy areas and the margins of lakes and river banks(Coates,1983).

They can be located in South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania (Solomon,2013).

In a study of the distribution of Cu and Pb levels in soils and Acacia Xanthophloea Benth from Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya the soil samples taken from Baharini Springs showed high copper levels. The observation of high levels of copper were evident at sites where the trees are debilitated. Samples of the bark and leaf of Acacia xanthophloea collected from Baharini Springs revealed high levels of copper. Njoro river sewage area also showed high levels of copper in plant samples. The lead levels were higher in the tissues of Acacia xanthophloea obtained from Baharini Springs. This investigation proposes that heavy metals like copper are most likely an aetiological factor affecting Acacia xanthophloea woodland in particular the young trees located in Njoro river approaching the Baharini Springs area. It is necessary to investigate the levels of heavy metals and pollutants so that additional comprehension of the adverse resultant on the growth of Acacia xanthophloea trees and suggest a suitable management strategy (Dharani et al.,2007).

The leaves and bark from diseased Acacia xanthophloea trees reveal very high levels of zinc in the tissues. This high zinc value can be as a result of anthropogenic activities inputs to Lake Nakuru by means of industrial wastes which are discharged into the town’s outflow, Njoro river waste and storm water drainage during excessive rainfall. The industrial effluents result from battery industry, paint manufacturing industry, galvanised metals and products containing zinc that are important sources of zinc to Lake Nakuru.

Different sites researched in Lake Nakuru exposed greater concentration levels of heavy metals such as cadmium, cobalt, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc in the water which is suggestive of anthropogenic inclusion. Therefore a demand for ongoing inspection and oversee of noxious heavy metal toxins and persisting organic pollution in the study so that the input of knowledge can be collected. This knowledge is crucial in frameworking effective management techniques for Lake Nakuru National Park as it serves as a natural habitat for flamingos and welcomes tourism action (Dharani etal., 2010).

Health benefits of Acacia xanthophloea
The properties and health benefits of this botanical plant were identified in scientific research so that the medicinal properties can be determined.Acacia xanthophloea is made up of three active compounds. These are catechin, catechol and catecholamine which have been scientifically investigated to determine their medicinal value and use(Seigler, 2002).

Catechin
This compound has antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties. An antioxidant provides protection to cells against free radicals which can damage cells, stimulate heart disease, produce tumours or can result in other diseases. Free radicals are formed when the body disintegrates food or could occur as a result of toxic environmental hazards(African Mind Healing Herb, 2012).

Catechol
Small amounts occur naturally in fruits and vegetables with enzymes polyphenol oxidase or catecholase or catechol oxidase. When the enzymes are mixed with a substrate and exposed to oxygen the colourless catechol is oxidised to reddish brown melanoid pigment which is a derivative of benzoquinone that has antimicrobial properties slowing the spoilage of damaged fruits and plant parts. This compound has been identified in the brain and endocrine tissues. The hypothalamus and pituitary contain high concentration of catechol estrogens. Catechol found in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis plays a significant role in neuroendocrine regulation. Catechol is a key modulator of dopamine, adrenalin and noradrenalin neurotransmission. There is evidence that catechol plays a role in several central nervous system disorder, neuropathic pain perception regulation and antiinflammatory reactions (African Mind Healing Herb, 2012).

Catecholamine
These are hormones and neurotransmitters that are phenethylamines and phenyl groups which have a catechol skeletal structure. Catecholamine molecules include dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline which is released in response to stress. Dopamine, epinephrine and noradrenaline are catecholamines in the human body which constitute brain chemistry (African Mind Healing Herb, 2012).

Disorders of brain chemistry
Acacia xanthophloea, can be a natural alternative for individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression,autistic disorder, ADHD, ADD, panic disorder or for those individuals who work on shift which leads to imbalances in the brain chemistry caused by irregular patterns of sleep.Acacia xanthophloea can help in the recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome and drug addiction (African Mind Healing Herb, 2012).

Research was carried out with the main aim of appraising the anti-asthmatic action of a decoction of Acacia xanthophloea, Strychnos henningsii and Microglossia pyrifolia in asthma induced mice. The outcome revealed that the extracts were capable of diminishing the serum total IgE levels by up to 100% in relation to the positive control(Odongo et al., 2015).

African traditional medicine uses of Acacia xanthophloea
Acacia xanthophloea is used as one of the ubulawu plants in the Zulu tradition. This causes visionary and prophetic dreams which allow one to connect and communicate information from the ancestral and spiritual world. The Zulu’s believe that if one focuses on a question before going to sleep, then one will receive the answer in a dream. The bark is added to a mixture of different dream herbs. It may take a couple of days before the results can be visible. The herbs can also be consumed as a tea.

The use of Acacia xanthophloea in the African traditional medicine are multiple. The fiber increases the levels of HDL cholesterol in the body, assists in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and promotes raised energy levels in the body(Balick and Cox, 1996). The intensity of a headache is mitigated by applying a paste of ground Acacia xanthophloea leaves on the forehead. Acacia xanthophloea detoxifies the body and assists in weight loss(Van Wyk, Oudtshoorn and Gericke, 1997).

The bark is used in the treatment of fever and eye ailments. In Tanzania the bark is used to treat sickle cell anaemia and in Kenya a concoction of the bark is used to treat indigestion. (Van Wyk, Oudtshoorn and Gericke 1997).

In South Africa the powdered bark is used as an emetic to treat malaria by the Zulu people (African Mind Healing Herb, 2012). In India, medicinal plants were used for centuries to treat various ailments. Acacia xanthophloea is used in traditional medicine revealing a scientific basis since the chemical compounds within the various species have medicinal effects. In Ayurvedic medicine Acacia xanthophloea is believed to aid in the treatment of premature ejaculation.

Gastro-intestinal
The water soluble fibre of Acacia xanthophloea provides roughage and enhances the smooth bowel movement of the intestines promoting cleansing of the body. It effectively relieves irritable bowel syndrome.The soluble fibre absorbs excess water from the colon forming a thick gel that passes through the gut without decomposition. Acacia xanthophloea adds bulk to the stools and aids in easy elimination thus relieving constipation and promoting a healthier digestive system. It relieves bloating and trapped gas in the digestive system by regulating the speed of bowel movements. Acacia promotes the development of bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria.

The bark and leaves of Acacia xanthophloea are used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery.The gum is also effective in treating dysentery, diarrhoea and many other intestinal conditions. An extract of the gum or a tea can be made to provide gastrointestinal relief. The flowers of Acacia xanthophloea can be made into a tea to treat hangover, nausea and vomiting(Acacia Information and Facts, 2014).

Pregnancy
During pregnancy women need to increase their nutritional and mineral supplementation. Acacia xanthophloea interferes with supplements containing iron and some drugs and may provoke an allergic reaction. This can have negative effects on the health of a pregnant woman. Acacia xanthophloea is best avoided during pregnancy (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014).

Periodontal
The gum of Acacia xanthophloea can be used to destroy the bacteria found in the mouth that is responsible for periodontal disease. The gum from the plant is diffused in water and then swished in the mouth to treat gum disease.The gum serves as a source of food and is taken for oral thrush(Acacia Gum, 2009).

Wounds
Acacia xanthophloea gum is characterised as an emollient and it soothes the mucus membranes. Therefore the gum is applied to damaged skin to treat small wounds and scrapes (Acacia Gum, 2009).

Ear, nose and throat
Acacia xanthophloea gum is useful in the treatment of cold symptoms and provides relief from a sore throat related to the cold. The individual may gargle to relieve the sore throat or they can have a tea manufactured from the herb.The African traditional medical use of the leaves, bark and gum include colds, conjunctivitis and haemorrhage(DeVries, 2015).

Non-medicinal uses
It is used by home owners and landscape architects for home protection. The sharp thorns stop unwanted persons from entering private properties. This may prevent break-in if planted under windows near gutter pipes. Groves of this tree can be planted next to dams and streams on farms to curb soil erosion.

Early Egyptians made use of Acacia xanthophloea in paints and it was used as a fragrance for centuries. Acacia xanthophloea are used as a mark in Freemansory to stand for pureness and stamina of the soul and as a funerary emblem representing rebirth and eternal life. It is believed in the Christian culture that the crown of thorns that Christ wore was made from Acacia xanthophloea thorns.

Acacia xanthophloea serves as a source of income for people located in rural areas. These individuals are hugely dependent on this plant for their building materials, fodder and day-to-day fuel. The bark, root and resin of Acacia xanthophloea are produced to make incense for rituals used mainly in India, Nepal, China and Tibet. The smoke from the bark was believed to restrain demons and ghosts and to put god in a happy mood.

An alcohol beverage made from the fruit of Acacia xanthophloea is liked by both people and elephants. The gum is used in foods as a suspending or emulsifying agent, a stabiliser, an adhesive, a flavour fixative and to inhibit crystallization of sugar.The shoots of Acacia xanthophloea are described as feathery and can be used in curries, soups, stir fries and omelettes. The seeds can be used to make fritters or various other products.

CONCLUSION
Homoeopathic provings of indigenous substances within the Department of Homoeopathy at the Durban University of Technology are crucial for the expansion of the therapeutic armamentarium of the South African homoeopathic materia medica.

Plants play a vital role in African indigenous systems of medicine. Acquiring knowledge of medical plants used in African culture is essential. Homoeopathic provings on these indigenous plants can provide a structured, standardised process of prescribing them.This will assist in the treatment of common health issues experienced in South Africa.

THE MATERIA MEDICA OF ACACIA XANTHOPHLOEA 30CH
The symptomatology collected from the proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH was organised according to the conventional materia medica sections with the appropriate headings and sub-headings.

All symptoms were accredited according to the design advocated by Sherr(2003: 78):

• Prover Number - Gender - Onset of Symptoms(Day: hours: minutes);
• The time reference indicates the number of days, hours and minutes since the first dose was consumed. After 24 hours the minutes are regarded as unimportant and depicted by XX. The hours also become insignificant after a few days;
• In the instance where time is unclear or was not recorded by the prover is defined as XX: XX: XX;
• The symptoms reported by the provers that belong to the placebo group were not considered;
• During the proving all symptoms that were cured are marked by the letters (CS), for a Cured Symptom.

Each individual symptom extracted from the prover journals was transcribed as close as possible as they were written down. The researcher ensured that the original meaning was not altered. The structure of the sentences, grammar, words and spelling of the provers have remained mostly unchanged. If the provers provided the researcher with any additional information during the post proving consultation then this is found within square brackets in the material medica of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH.

4.3.1 MIND
4.3.1.1 Anger

I saw my other friends and I was late to see my brother he was so angry I don’t even know how to explain I also got angry too, and he took the phone I used for taking photos, the fact that I am in varsity means nothing and I am not a child anymore. And I am so angry very angry.
03 F 06: XX: XX
I had the worst day of my life today I fought with someone who is a huge and best friend of mine. I was so angry and he was busy shouting at me. My day was very bad I couldn’t even sleep.
03 F 47: XX: XX
I did not sleep well, I had a fight with my partner, and right now I am so angry at her.
07 M 27: XX: XX
My day just got bad; my computer screen is messed up. I am so angry right now.
07 M 35: XX: XX
“I'm super angry” funny thing is I don't even know why! 09 F 01: 13: 30
Woke up mad and angry today.
11 F 02: XX: XX
Why am I furious, is that why won’t he understand, we’re all human beings we can’t all be better.
11 F 02: XX: XX
Later in the day, there was this guy who made nasty comments about me, but at least I put him in his place, now he knows to never mess with me.
11 F 07: XX: XX
Though I'm in a rush to go to school, can't go and leave a dirty house, it's so dirty I feel like strangling the kids.
30 F 08: XX: XX
Had a disagreement with my half-sister about our cousin and her daughter I was so angry, I just burst out, our niece is getting married and ask me for a gift, my half-sister says that was wrong, our cousin her mum should be the one calling us. I was so angry and I spoke up my mind, if a daughter and mother are fighting it's none of my business unless they ask me to interfere but if a daughter ask for a gift I will give it to her I will not choose side, the fight is theirs not mine.
30 F 10: XX: XX
4.3.1.2 Antisocial / Aversion to company
Can't stand being around people and noise, feel annoyed and irritated by talking and socialising. This is new (NS) since I am used to being around people and making conversation most of the time.
01 F 14: XX: XX
Hate being around people.
01 F 15: XX: XX
Have notice a change in social interactions, I have become less talkative and outgoing. Feel bored and want to be alone most of the time (US).
01 F 25: XX: XX
My social interaction with people is gone down as well, just like I don’t want to talk to people about things.
06 F 16: XX: XX
I wasn't in a social mood at all so I shut my phone off so I could get some alone time!
09 F 02: XX: XX
Today I just wish I lived in my own planet! I just want to be alone, I'm not in a social mood and my siblings were complaining a lot!
09 F 03: XX: XX
My family got back and I went to my room for some “me” time; just me thinking and staring into space. I don't even remember what I think about when I'm alone!
09 F 08: XX: XX
My friends pop in to check on me and I just chased them away! I'm seriously not in the mood to socialise.
09 F 11: XX: XX
I feel so much pressure, little things are starting to annoy. I feel like I need my own space, where it is quiet and peaceful so I can plan ahead and strategise.
11 F 04: XX: XX
But today I'm not really in the mood of talking to anyone. And I just need my space.
22 F 24: XX: XX
And I did not feel like being with people, I just wanted to be by myself.
22 F 35: XX: XX
4.3.1.3 Anxiety / Anticipation
I have this strange feeling inside of my stomach, like all of my organs are twisted inside, and no food that want to stay in my stomach. Still have a bit of fear, don’t know why but there’s still something that I am afraid of, will only know the day what my fear is off.
06 F 24: XX: XX
Anxious today meeting my supervisor to discuss research progress - feel that I don't have enough information to ask enough questions before she goes on leave, so had to go to library early to do more work.
30 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.1.4 Cheerful and Happy
Yesterday I was playing with my son. I had a lot of energy since then and I am much happier, playing a lot with him and he didn’t let me do anything.
06 F 04: XX: XX
My energy level is higher than before and I can focus more on my work. I am happy and excited about this.
27 M 04: XX: XX
Thinking all happy thoughts and everything seems to be going my way today.
27 M 05: XX: XX
Spent the day with my family today. It was great spending time with the important people in my life. It has been such a long time since we spent quality moments together. I love special moments like this.
27 M 26: XX: XX
I was happy at the end of the day to go home and rest and relax.
27 M 27: XX: XX
We are always doing things for others or make others happy. Today was about making myself happy - being careful and enjoying the moment.
27 M 33: XX: XX
I was happy and content with myself. Feeling of satisfaction with my achievements. The boss even complimented me.
27 M 34: XX: XX
4.3.1.5 Concentration
4.3.1.5.1 Aversion to study
Have been studying less and really don't feel like being on campus or doing assignment. This is unusual since I am always determined to work hard and excel in studies.
01 F 17: XX: XX
4.3.1.5.2 Desire / Interest in Study
I am so tired of studying yet I feel like I need to study more.
07 M 18: XX: XX
4.3.1.5.3 Decreased concentration and focus
In the morning while in school I could not even concentrate since I had not eaten in the morning.
22 F 32: XX: XX
I sat at my place and stuck the pain but could not concentrate on my work. I worked to a minimum today.
25 M 20: XX: XX
It was hard concentrating in church my mind was on research, about the future, busy planning it, it took a lot of prayer, focus to switch off and concentrate on the present -worship, praise and prayed to God.
30 F 11: XX: XX
4.3.1.5.4 Dullness/ Difficulty In Studying
Difficult in studying.
01 F 09: XX: XX
4.3.1.6 Depression
I have this sad feeling about a friend of mine because if I have to see them I would cry a lot because of the pain that they have gone through.
06 F 22: XX: XX
I still feel depressed and in need of some alone time to think!
09 F 04: XX: XX
I have long trip back to Durban tomorrow but I'm not excited I feel so depressed; the thought of leaving my family hurt me! I spent the whole day crying and in bed!
09 F 09: XX: XX
I spent the whole day crying and wanting to be alone.
09 F 19: XX: XX
People just irritate me! Especially mates! Went to my room felt depressed grabbed a kit kat (chocolate) and fell off to sleep now.
09 F 20: XX: XX
Feeling a bit depressed today.
11 F 03: XX: XX
Sad, lost and alone. Feeling down.
21 F 06: XX: XX
Feeling a bit down. Needed someone to just hold me.
23 F 06: XX: XX
I was feeling depressed this day. My dad’s death day - memories from that exact day ten years ago flashed back. My mind is unsettled. Thoughts of life run through my mind today. I went to work but could not perform to my full potential. I took half day leave and came home. My cousin took me to La Mercy beach where I let a bouquet of flowers into the sea. My heart was sore today. My mind was down. My body was in no mood to do much.
25 M 07: XX: XX
4.3.1.7 Disconnected / Detached / Unfeeling
I don’t feel anything.
10 F 18: XX: XX
My sister is screaming at me again, she tends to make me a punch bag for her mistakes if she has a problem with her husband. At first I was irritated, then I got detached, she went on for 1 hour full and I wasn't bothered. I like the new me. I used to take things seriously now I'm not bothered life is not all about me. Her anger is her issue not mines.
30 F 05: XX: XX
I've been so disconnected lately, I have no empathy, I didn't even want to go to the funeral, I was in my own world, busy with research, then when my mother arrived, I made a conscious decision to stop working in research and concentrate on visitors and the funeral. I didn't even help at the funeral. That was so unlike me. I usually feel sorry for people, bent backwards trying to help and please them even at my own expense and feel guilty for feeling to meet their needs, now I don't and it's liberating.
30 F 10: XX: XX
4.3.1.8 Family / Fun / Entertainment
I have long trip back to Durban tomorrow but I'm not excited I feel so depressed; the thought of leaving my family hurt me! I spent the whole day crying and in bed!
09 F 09: XX: XX
I took a trip today with my family to visit our grandma in Verulam. It was so much fun; I’ve never been this excited in my life because I’ve not seen her for about months now. I needed this to happen, I mean I’ve been so busy with school work lately I’ve forgotten how it’s like to smile, have fun and appreciate people and things around you.
11 F 00: XX: XX
Stressed - of being financially unstable, seeing to the kids.
21 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.1.9 Fears
But I fear that later in life that when he grows up and realise that his father isn’t here and comes around later in life, my baby would leave me for his father in life but I wouldn’t let that happen because I am the only mother that he has and realises that what I have done in his life that his father could not do in his entire life.
06 F 05: XX: XX
When I went home yesterday I was afraid of something like a gut feeling that was so bad, that I didn’t even eat supper last night.
06 F 07: XX: XX
My sleep didn’t go so well. I had that strange fear in myself that something is going to happen.
06 F 11: XX: XX
I have this strange feeling inside of my stomach, like all of my organs are twisted inside, and no food that want to stay in my stomach. Still have a bit of fear, don’t know why but there’s still something that I am afraid of, will only know the day what my fear is off.
06 F 24: XX: XX
Had fear - being alone.
21 F 21: XX: XX
Fear - of the unknown.
21 F 35: XX: XX
I wrote the paper and I'm scared that I failed the paper since there were things that I did not know. And I cannot even eat.
22 F 26: XX: XX
Had heart palpitation - missed heartbeat, then a pounding beat - then all normal. It left me scared in Xhosa-uvalo-scared not because of palpitation but it's the one that left a feeling that something bad is about to happen whether to you or love one - I prayed.
30 F 07: XX: XX
4.3.1.10 Finances
I have started saving money every month since I have started work so that my baby wouldn’t have to run short of anything in his life for school and I am doing everything that I can to prove to him that he has a mother that’s doing all she can in her life.
06 F 05: XX: XX
Stressed - of being financially unstable, seeing to the kids.
21 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.1.11 Forsaken feeling
My only regret is that his father doesn’t want to be a part of his life.
06 F 09: XX: XX
I am only sad about the aspect that my son doesn’t have a father in his life and he doesn’t know what a father is like for him just to call dad and be there for us.
06 F 18: XX: XX
I feel so alone and abandoned! I have nothing but Kit Kat (chocolate) to comfort me!
09 F 11: XX: XX
4.3.1.12 Forgetful
I’m a bit frustrated I’ve been studying for so long and I still forget other things.
07 M 24: XX: XX
4.3.1.13 Homesickness
I have long trip back to Durban tomorrow but I'm not excited I feel so depressed; the thought of leaving my family hurt me! I spent the whole day crying and in bed!
09 F 09: XX: XX
4.3.1.14 Hope
I don’t feel alone in this world, like there is hope for me; someone is out there for me.
06 F 01: XX: XX
4.3.1.15 Indecisive
Even small things make me think “what if?” and “If you don’t, you might be doing or taking a wrong decision”.
11 F 01: XX: XX
4.3.1.16 Irritability
Feel annoyed and irritated by talking and socialising.
01 F 14: XX: XX
People just irritate me! Especially mates!
09 F 20: XX: XX
Really irritable today. Impatient.
14 F 04: XX: XX
Woke up fine. Irritable for no reason. Coming to work and settling in fine.
14 F 05: XX: XX
A bit irritated this morning. Will see how it progresses. Can’t seem to keep up with today.
14 F 06: XX: XX
Finding the boys very irritating this evening. They need to pipe down.
14 F 21: XX: XX
Woke up extremely irritable.
15 F 01: XX: XX
Extremely irritable, de-motivated, trapped and angry.
15 F 13: XX: XX
Didn’t get much sleep, if any, feel like shit, irritated and crabby [spent the night away from home - hated being removed from my comfort zone/my “nest” (my own room).
15 F 24: XX: XX
Irritated, frustrated, stressed!!! Hate life!!!
15 F 29: XX: XX
Finding myself extremely frustrated with people in general. Don’t want to deal with them. I’m not an aggressive person, nor am I someone who nitpicks and I find that all people do. “How can they take pleasure in ruining other people’s days?”
15 F 33: XX: XX
Lonely and sad - finally realised it’s going to be an ongoing thing. Was very upset, irritated, angry and frustrated.
21 F 12: XX: XX
Restless - irritable.
21 F 31: XX: XX
I am feeling very stressed and irritable in the evening, no electricity and I am hungry hadn't eaten since morning.
30 F 08: XX: XX
So drowsy came home at 1pm last night busy with research in the library, but can't sleep my daughter always wakes up early after 4am switch on light, that irritating and fights with his younger brother.
30 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.1.17 Lazy
Feeling lazy to study or attend lectures just want to eat and sleep.
01 F 11: XX: XX
I felt very lazy, didn’t feel like doing anything or hear to anything people had to say.
06 F 22: XX: XX
Today I was feeling a bit tired and lazy but throughout the day I was okay.
08 F 18: XX: XX
This morning I was feeling so lazy to get out of bed and go to work but being busy at work I got out of that laziness.
08 F 19: XX: XX
Had a late morning lazing around. Gave the boys a heavy Sunday breakfast and lunch. Chilled for the rest of the day.
14 F 17: XX: XX
Complete laziness. Eat, sleep, and watch movies.
15 F 15: XX: XX
Morning was lazy.
15 F 18: XX: XX
Today I woke up late at about 9:30am. I was feeling very lazy. I was at home the entire day and I watched movies.
25 M 16: XX: XX
4.3.1.18 Moods swings
Maybe the mood swings is taking effect already. Looking at myself in the mirror made me look fat because of the chocolate mousse that I wanted to have so badly in the morning and I have gained a kilo or 2 since eating the mousse. I want to throw up, think it’s because of not putting my food down.
06 F 01: XX: XX
I don’t feel like myself after taking the 2nd med’s, it’s like I don’t like my fat on my body.
06 F 02: XX: XX
After taking my 3rd med’s, after a while, like around 7:30pm I had a mood swing, like I didn’t wanted to be around any one even my son.
06 F 02: XX: XX
1st med’s took at 10:00am this morning, my mood swings started again and I could not handle it, it’s like I wanted to just hang them upside down or just shut them.
06 F 03: XX: XX
Before I came to work I was a bit moody and angry don’t know why!
06 F 05: XX: XX
Just moody from this morning. Didn’t enjoy anything at work. Just wasn’t myself.
06 F 10: XX: XX
But towards the night I had very bad mood swings, couldn’t stand any one at home.
06 F 21: XX: XX
I am so tired that I want to sleep and I did but not the sleep that I wanted, so irritated and moody. Finished work so late and went home, was so hungry that I actually enjoyed my food for the first time since like forever.
06 F 34: XX: XX
I am not feeling good emotionally. I had a fight with my partner.
07 M 45: XX: XX
I feel so horrible today! It's a Sunday and I wasn't even in the mood for church! I had a lot running through my mind.
09 F 02: XX: XX
I feel so great; my bubbly self is almost back again! Seeing Dee again made me feel happy but 2pm, I was energy-less and a sharp headache was messing with my mood again.
09 F 05: XX: XX
I still have my mood swings.
09 F 15: XX: XX
I’ve noticed that my mood is not so grumpy - I think. I don’t get worked up so quickly it seems.
14 F 22: XX: XX
I’m damn chirpy today. Can’t stop bouncing around. Even the backache and pain between my shoulder blades seem to dull my mood. I wonder what’s up with me.
14 F 25: XX: XX
Again I feel like I’m hopping skipping and dancing around. Really faulty.
14 F 27: XX: XX
Evening feeling really, really sad. My heart is crying because they have to go home without any choice.
14 F 31: XX: XX
Finding myself extremely frustrated with people in general. Don’t want to deal with them. I’m not an aggressive person, nor am I someone who nitpicks, and I find that, that’s all people do. How can they take pleasure in ruining other people’s days? I HATE PEOPLE -HYPOCRATES, their claim at being religious, generous, kind is all false.
15 F 33: XX: XX
Went out with my husband, feeling emotional after he revealed some shocking truth, I really wanted to stab his behind.
30 F 11: XX: XX
4.3.1.19 Occupation
4.3.1.19.1Tired
I was so tired I felt sleep while I was studying and wake up at 10:00 at night I couldn’t get up I was so tired.
03 F 01: XX: XX
The entire day I was feeling tired and could not work to my full potential.
25 M 13: XX: XX
I had a lot of work to do today. I was tired and in the afternoon I slept in the transport home. 25 M 15: XX: XX
4.3.1.19.2 Work
I got very moody and sad for the entire day. My appetite was gone after what happened today. Normally I would love my food that I have. I didn’t feel for anything today at work.
06 F 06: XX: XX
Managed quite well today with the workflow.
14 F 01: XX: XX
So sad it’s back to work. All I want to do is stay in my bed. Withdrawal symptoms - missing my bed.
15 F 19: XX: XX
I was working hard today and my fingers hurt maybe because of fast touch typing.
25 M 02: XX: XX
I went to work and worked hard but I was very hungry today.
25 M 08: XX: XX
I went to work and worked slow today.
25 M 09: XX: XX
I was feeling refreshed and full of energy. I went to work full of power. I worked to the maximum and came home.
25 M 33: XX: XX
I have noticed that I am able to accomplish my tasks given to me more easily. I’m not drained out as before. My energy level is higher than before and I can focus more on my work.
27 M 04: XX: XX
4.3.1.20 Refreshed
I felt fresh. I never sleep in the car on my way to work.
25 M 22: XX: XX
I awoke fresh today at 9am. Rested a lot as my day off.
25 M 23: XX: XX
4.3.1.21 Religion / Prayer / Peace
Wake up in the morning feeling good its Sunday I am going to church with excitement. I am going to praise God today not just to praise only but to preach about him for the things he has done for me and my family. I love Sundays.
16 F 38: XX: XX
Most importantly, my relationship with God is suffering. I need to go back to serious prayer, fasting and reading the bible-otherwise my peace is gone.
30 F 06: XX: XX
It's a glorious day, I'm so much at peace and my spiritual and physical eyes are opened, though I've misplaced my spectacles. I can see God working everything perfectly in my life and assuring me I need not worry.
30 F 07: XX: XX
4.3.1.22 Restlessness
I’m a bit restless my exams are close.
07 M 18: XX: XX
I did not sleep very well, I’m not sure why but I was so restless.
07 M 36: XX: XX
I went to bed early but I was restless throughout the whole night and I didn't have a single dream! At 2am in the morning and I'm still up.
09 F 02: XX: XX
I was feeling so restless and I did not want to do anything. I wanted to be alone.
10 F 04: XX: XX
I was feeling weak and restless because it was hot and when I feel restless I just don’t want to do anything.
10 F 12: XX: XX
Restless - didn’t sleep well. I had interrupted sleep waking up every 2-3 hours.
21 F 14: XX: XX
4.3.1.23 Sentimental
I have long trip back to Durban tomorrow but I'm not excited I feel so depressed; the thought of leaving my family hurt me! I spent the whole day crying and in bed!
09 F 09: XX: XX
4.3.1.24 Stress
4.3.1.24.1 Examination off
I’m stressed tomorrow I’m writing my final exam.
07 M 28: XX: XX
I’m a bit stressed about yesterday’s exam, I even slept late.
07 M 30: XX: XX
And I have stress since we only have one more week before we start exams. And I'm not eating as much since of the stress.
22 F 05: XX: XX
Today I can't even eat since tomorrow I'm starting my exam. I feel very stress. And my headache is worse and it is because of the stress that I have. And I can't even sleep.
22 F 17: XX: XX
Today I'm stressed and tired, since I was late for my exams and I was about 10 minute late, but it’s okay, because I was able to finish my paper which was really hard to understand. And I only ate an apple because of the stress.
22 F 18: XX: XX
4.3.1.24.2 Failure off
And I'm so stress that I will fail the paper. And I have only eating in the morning and I have such a bad headache.
22 F 25: XX: XX
4.3.1.24.3 Finance
Stressed - of being financially unstable, seeing to the kids.
21 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.1.24.4 Irritable
I am feeling very stressed and irritable in the evening, no electricity and I am hungry, hadn't eaten since morning.
30 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.1.24.5 Occupation
I felt stressed today because we had month end deadline and this month the results are assessed.
25 M 06: XX: XX
I was stressed today as we had to work extra hard today.
25 M 11: XX: XX
4.3.1.24.6 Sadness/Loneliness
Stressed, sad, lonely and have fear again.
21 F 26: XX: XX
Stressed of being alone.
21 F 32: XX: XX
Stressed and sad because life in general is just a bit too much right now.
21 F 35: XX: XX
4.3.1.24.7 Tense/Tension
Stressed and had a hot shower.
21 F 16: XX: XX
Tense.
21 F 27: XX: XX
4.3.1.24.8 Worry/Anxiety
I must say, I’ve been worrying a lot lately, it’s not me.
11 F 01: XX: XX
4.3.1.25 Sympathy
I have this sad feeling about a friend of mine because if I have to see them I would cry a lot because of the pain that they have gone through.
06 F 22: XX: XX
4.3.1.26 Time
It’s like time isn’t going fast, like time itself has stopped. Why is it taking so long to go faster than any other time? I am feeling lazy to do anything for myself nowadays.
06 F 01: XX: XX
I feel that time is too slow today and I am not myself in some kind of way.
06 F 01: XX: XX
A bit irritated this morning. Will see how it progresses. Can’t seem to keep up with today. Either I’m too slow or the day is too fast.
14 F 06: XX: XX
Today I awoke feeling sluggish. I was doing things slowly.
25 M 27: XX: XX
Back to routine. Worked hard and carried out all the instructions given to me. A bit drained towards the afternoon but continued to work but at a slower pace.
27 M 27: XX: XX
4.3.1.27 Tranquility / Relaxation
I went to bed feeling relaxed and happy.
07 M 15: XX: XX
I feel relaxed and calm.
07 M 25: XX: XX
Woke up in a “Bob Marley” kind of relaxed mood, I honestly don't know why I feel like this.
09 F 07: XX: XX
Dee and I woke up and took a long jog along the beach; I was much calmer; I guess the ocean calms me my bubbly self was almost on point and we did not fight.
09 F 22: XX: XX
This is so nice, the different scenery and different people brings that calm soothing feeling of “everything is good”. Although I’m pretty worried that when we leave, it’ll be back to the old school and hard work kind of life.
11 F 01: XX: XX
You know that feeling that’s like “relax”; I’m feeling it (laughing out loud). Enough about my 10 hour sleep. I AM IN A GOOD MOOD!
11 F 05: XX: XX
Today I feel a bit relaxed since it is a Saturday and no exams but I'm a bit tired since I had the most hectic week.
22 F 17: XX: XX
I spend the day relaxing with my family (my kids). I wasn't sad or angry at my husband for being home. I didn't stress about visiting my cousin who has cancer I was supposed to visit her since it's her 1st day of chemo. But I knew I needed to rest and took it without feeling guilty. I usually feel guilty and have hard time making decision but today all is well no guilt, even stress about finances, but just relaxing with my kids. This is marvelous, I'm blessed. I didn't even stress about not being again to go to school library for research.
30 F 02: XX: XX
Slept half of the day, just to relax myself and get over the disappointment. I'm usually anxious about a lot of things that need to be done but this time, I'm relaxed just resting.
30 F 02: XX: XX
My house is dirty, this usually flicks me out and I would start screaming and cannot concentrate on anything if the house is dirty, but now I gently tell the kids to tidy up and just relax with them.
30 F 05: XX: XX
4.3.2 VERTIGO
Feel tired, weak and dizzy most of the day.
01 F 17: XX: XX
I am feeling dizzy and feeling weak throughout the day. (NS) 01 F 25: XX: XX
Around 11:10 I felt very lightheaded and weak for that moment. I felt that way for like 10 minutes.
08 F 03: XX: XX
This morning I was feeling so lightheaded and I felt like throwing up. As the day went by I started getting tired. My body started to pain as if someone hit me when it came around 7:00pm. I felt like that light headed because I had a headache the night before. When I get up in the morning I felt like throwing up. When I threw up only then did I feel better.
08 F 08: XX: XX
This morning I felt like throwing up and was feeling a bit weak. I felt so hot and dizzy at the same time. So I had a glass of sugar water but I was still feeling sick so I had some water and a drop of lemon juice and was relaxing for a bit then I had to go to work. As the day went by I was still feeling sick but not as bad as this morning. Then I had my lunch. Then as the day went by I was okay and was sick.
08 F 17: XX: XX
I feel tired, pain, dizzy; I stayed in my bed the whole day. I don’t know what going on in my body.
16 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.3 HEAD
4.3.3.1 Headache
4.3.3.1.1 Pain
I have a headache right now maybe it’s because I’m so hungry.
07 M 21: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.2 Accompanied by eye symptoms
I have a headache and my eyes are in pain.
16 F 10: XX: XX
I have a headache it becomes more painful when I close my eyes.
22 F 02: XX: XX
I have a headache and every time I close my eyes it becomes more painful and when I place my head down it also become more painful.
22 F 06: XX: XX
I also have a headache and it is getting more painful when I put my head down or when I close my eyes. I'm not even able to eat today.
22 F 33: XX: XX
And I have a headache and it hurts a lot when I close my eyes or put my head down. In the morning my back was hurting like someone was hitting with something sharp.
22 F 39: XX: XX
Today I had a headache that was the worst I have ever had and no matter what I tried it just did not go away it started in the morning and when I went to bed I still had the headache and it was pounding so hard that even my eyes started to become red. And I could not even eat because of the headache.
22 F 42: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.3 Dull
Headache, started in the afternoon, not sure what caused it, on front part of head. It’s a very dull sensation, worse in the sun, better after eating and sleeping, accompanied by nauseaousness. Headache disappeared in the evening at about 20h00.
01 F 04: XX: XX
I had a dull headache. At the right side of head on front part, it becomes intense after exercise. Becomes better after drinking water and eating.
01 F 05: XX: XX
I have a dull headache on front left side of head. Started in the morning when I woke up, worse after eating lunch and better after exercise. There is also tiredness and feeling weak accompanied by nauseaousness.
01 F 06: XX: XX
I have a headache, on front of head. It is very dull in the morning but became intense in the evening.
01 F 17: XX: XX
Headache, dull ache like a cap.
15 F 03: XX: XX
Mild headache at 11:45 and ceased after 15 minutes. Dull headache which is worse from weather and at night. Ceases in the morning. Aetiology is change of weather.
19 F 13: XX: XX
I could feel dull headache on forehead.
30 F 01: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.4 Frontal
Today I had a slight head pain. It was on the front part of my head. It was a sharp pain -more like a poking pain. I was not feeling good. I slept in till later and woke up at 10am.
25 M 24: XX: XX
At 3pm I had a bit of a headache. I drank water. It was a slight pain in the front part of my head. I came home and slept at 8pm.
25 M 35: XX: XX
I had a throbbing headache at the front part of the head. It was severe. It was better for closing my eyes and quietness. Worse for noise, someone talking to me or motion. I just wanted to lie down in bed and not do anything. Felt better after I slept for a little while.
27 M 10: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.5 Heaviness
My head was like heavy in the morning. Had like a heaviness. If I put my head forward then it felt something was on it. My heaviness was relieved after I had the tea.
25 M 02: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.6 Left
Today I had a headache it was on left half of my head only. And even on my ears. When I point my head down it get so painful.
03 F 15: XX: XX
Towards the evening my head started to pain at the top going to the left side of my head. When I got home and had a hot bath and went to bed and slept for a while then I woke up feeling much better than before.
08 F 01: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.7 Light headedness
Had a light head because of fasting (saltless fasting).
21 F 25: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.8 Morning
This morning I woke up with a headache again. As the day went by I still had the headache but it was not as intense as this morning.
08 F 34: XX: XX
As the day went by about mid-morning my head started to pain. It started on my temples and then my entire head started to pain. It was an intense pain but as the day went by the pain was not so bad.
08 F 35: XX: XX
I had a slight headache throughout the whole morning.
09 F 12: XX: XX
I went to bed and I slept till 9am in the morning just woke-up with a killer headache.
09 F 14: XX: XX
Early morning movie so I had to drag the boys out of bed. Ended up with a headache after. 14 F 16: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.9 Midday
My head was paining so bad at midday. It was that bursting headache which was worse when I go in the sun.
10 F 14: XX: XX
Around 11:30 I got a headache. The pain was bad. I took a nap around 1:00 and woke up around 2:30. Due to the headache I had I took a nap from 1:00 to 2:30. Was not feeling good because of the headache I had.
23 F 27: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.10 Occipital
Midday headache-starting at the back of the head and down the neck to left shoulder. It’s not a throbbing pain but a very nagging one. Felt like a migraine coming on. Headache still there at 3pm. Warmed my bean bag and went to sleep at 4pm. Woke at 6pm and still had a headache. Had my boy massage my left shoulder and went back to sleep at 9:30pm…
14 F 10: XX: XX
Woke up with a tight pain at the back of my head just above the neck. Not actually a headache but a really nuzzed up feeling. Rubbed myself and also didn’t need supper. Didn’t feel hungry.
14 F 23: XX: XX
My head was in pain at the back.
16 F 09: XX: XX
In the morning I woke up in the kitchen to drink some warm water to moderate my headache. After that I went back to bed.
16 F 12: XX: XX
Head was painful, back of my head, pain running down to my neck. More like a tension pain. Rate the pain 9/10. Due to the headache I felt very uneasy. Did not want to do anything or hear to anyone. I tried to relax and sleep due to the headache. Work up at around 11:30am and was feeling much better.
23 F 02: XX: XX
My day was very busy and at 3pm in the afternoon I had a headache. It was on the back part of my head. It was a throbbing pain and not a sharp pain. I sat in my canteen area with my head on the table and just lied down. The pain was still there. When I went home then I had a hot shower and ate. The pain became very little.
25 M 28: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.11 Pulsating
Today I had a headache in the afternoon about 3-4pm. It was a pulsating headache, severe, at the top of my head. It was better when closing my eyes and massaging my head. It was worse in the light and with noise. It also subsided a bit when I lay down in bed for a while. It was also worse when I was walking or moving my body in a certain direction. Miserable feeling. Slight nauseous feeling. Went to work today but spent the afternoon in pain and misery.
27 M 28: XX: XX
Woke up feeling much better but with a slight headache that was not as nagging as the previous day.
27 M 29: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.12 Rain
It started to rain and I had a headache due to the rain.
06 F 32: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.13 Right
My head started to pain on my right and it was an intense beating pain. Towards the evening the pain went down a bit.
08 F 06: XX: XX
As the day went by towards the evening my head started to pain on the right side of my head. It was an intense pain on my head so when I went home I had something to eat and went and put my head down. When I got up I felt much better. The pain was not so intense like before.
08 F 28: XX: XX
This morning when I got out of bed I had a headache but it was not an intense pain. It started on the right side of my head going to my temples. As the day went by I felt a bit better and the pain was gone.
08 F 31: XX: XX
Slight dull pain on right side of head above the ear. Ignored it but it was there the entire afternoon.
14 F 04: XX: XX
Midday - right eye, right side head/right rear neck/right shoulder pain. It’s not a throbbing eye pain. Just a low grade constant pain that lets you know it’s there.
14 F 05: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.14 Side
This morning I woke up with a headache on the side of my head. It was an intense pain that lasted a while so I put my glasses on and that brought the pain down a bit.
08 F 33: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.15 Sleep ameliorates
I had to go back home for a nap because of my headache, I just discovered that 2 hours of rest usually does the trick.
09 F 05: XX: XX
Came back with a headache but I slept it out.
14 F 30: XX: XX
I have a headache that was so bad that I could not even eat and noise made it worse and I felt so tired that I just want to sleep the whole day.
22 F 37: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.16 Tea ameliorates
I have a terrible headache, couldn't sleep I had kids around so I went for green tea instead! 09 F 08: XX: XX
In the morning, I did not drink tea so my head was paining. I had a cup of tea and then it stopped.
25 M 09: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.17 Temples
Temple headaches manageable. Felt like someone banging my head with hammers. Lasted most of the day. Moderate pain. When I think too much it makes it worse.
21 F 05: XX: XX
Had a sharp stabbing pain in right temple but it was fast momentary (for one minute).
30 F 02: XX: XX
Lightning pain on my left temple only for few seconds.
30 F 04: XX: XX
In the evening had that lightning pain in my left temples and the other same pains feels like its coming from the base of the skull beneath the brain on left temporal.
30 F 06: XX: XX
During the day I had a passing pain in my left temple as lightning then it was quiet.
30 F 15: XX: XX
Lightning temple headache (left) for a split second during the day.
30 F 23: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.18 Throbbing
I have a headache. It’s throbbing on front part of head, worse for loud noise, smells and hunger, better after sleeping and drinking green tea and it’s accompanied by dizziness, runny nose, itchy eyes and ears. Not sure of what caused it, this does not usually happen.
01 F 08: XX: XX
I have a throbbing headache on right front side of head.
01 F 13: XX: XX
I have a headache that is still throbbing on right side of head but better than yesterday. Becomes better when I'm alone with no other people and becomes worse and intense when in a noisy and loud place.
01 F 14: XX: XX
Headache accompanied by nauseaousness. Sharp, intense and throbbing on front left side of head.
01 F 25: XX: XX
I have a headache on left side of head. It is throbbing and very intense in the morning and got better by evening. Really felt like I am about to die, it was accompanied with sore itchy throat.
01 F 26: XX: XX
Slight headache - dull and throbbing on the crown of my head.
04 F 18: XX: XX
I woke up this morning and my head was paining. It was a medium pain in the center of my head. Not a sharp pain but a constant throbbing pain.
25 M 08: XX: XX
I had a throbbing headache. It was a sharp pain in the front part of my head. I went to work and had a cup of tea. It relieved the pain.
25 M 13: XX: XX
I had a throbbing headache at the front part of the head. It was severe. It was better for closing my eyes and quietness. Worse for noise, someone talking to me or motion. I just wanted to lie down in bed and not do anything. Felt better after I slept for a little while.
27 M 10: XX: XX
4.3.3.1.19 Vertex
This morning I woke up and I got this spring headache it’s on top and side of the head.
06 F 06: XX: XX
4.3.4 EYE
Itchy eyes turning red in morning and became better by afternoon.
01 F 13: XX: XX
Itchiness on both eyes from morning and get better in the evening. (NS)
01 F 25: XX: XX
Eyes very itchy and watery in the morning.
01 F 26: XX: XX
Eyes are red and very irritable.
04 F 02: XX: XX
Right eye very irritable. Red and swollen. Excessive sebaceous secretions.
04 F 03: XX: XX
Rash still the same and eye still irritable.
04 F 04: XX: XX
My eyes I can feel like there is red inside like fire and full of sleep and heavy as well.
06 F 02: XX: XX
My eyes are heavy on the inside like there is something in there.
06 F 06: XX: XX
My eyes are feeling so heavy of sleep like I was awake the whole night and didn’t sleep properly that is how my eyes are now.
06 F 07: XX: XX
My eyes are full of sleep. Just my left eye is paining so much; just want to shut my eyes and sleep.
06 F 14: XX: XX
My eyes was so heavy that I couldn’t see properly on a piece of paper and always was burning like fire too close.
06 F 34: XX: XX
My eyes get worse every day but I noticed something strange; my sinus has not affected me since I got back; usually they are very bad!
09 F 08: XX: XX
My eyes hurt and the left side of my head; I'll just take my nap and I should be fine.
09 F 11: XX: XX
Woke up at around 6:30am this morning my eyes were killing me.
09 F 12: XX: XX
My eyes hurt but this time they are itchy and is not accompanied by my usual headache.
09 F 16: XX: XX
My eyes was paining and burning at midday. The pain was mild and went away after about 4 hours. The way it was burning like I wanted to sleep. The cause could be being in the sun.
10 F 06: XX: XX
Eyes are feeling dry, washed them with water didn't work, then I put ice cube on each eyes (closed) and it did work.
13 M 10: 07: 00
Dry eyes, ice cubes didn't work. I got back to bed, after 10 minutes it was gone.
13 M 13: 07: 33
Itchy eyes.
13 M 13: 00: 00
07:18am: achy red eyes. Feels like I could scratch them.
13 M 18: 07: 18
16:42: worse Achy eyes. Used water base eye cleaner 2 drops on each eye.
13 M 22: 16: 42
Midday- right eye, right side head/right rear neck/right shoulder pain. It’s not a throbbing eye pain. Just a low grade constant pain that lets you know it’s there.
14 F 05: XX: XX
Midday- itchy eyes!
14 F 07: XX: XX
Eyes feels dry.
19 F 10: XX: XX
My eyes were sore but due to maybe soap water when washing face.
25 M 01: XX: XX
My eyes was straining as I had to watch the PC nearly the whole day. It was a small poking sensation on the eye.
25 M 11: XX: XX
My right eye was itchy and I kept rubbing it so it started to get red. The more it itched the harder I rubbed it and it got redder. It was a little better when I closed my eyes or washed my face with some cold water.
27 M 09: XX: XX
The right eye is itching today. Tried not to rub it but ended rubbing it as it was itching so much. Slight redness of the eye. Much better by the afternoon.
27 M 15: XX: XX
My eyes feel sore as if I'm drowsy, I did sleep much, the kids wake up early to prepare for school it's exam time but this soreness in the upper eyelids deep in the sockets it's new I'm not used to it.
30 F 09: XX: XX
4.3.5 EAR
I have a sharp pain in the left ear. This is an unusual symptom.
01 F 08: XX: XX
I have a sharp pain on both ears after walking for a while (US).
01 F 17: XX: XX
I felt pain in my ears.
03 F 19: XX: XX
My right side tooth started to pain. It was this pulling pain which then affected my right ear. My ears felt like there is something inside but nothing was there. I couldn’t hear nicely.
08 F 04: XX: XX
A very dull ear ache around the back, middle, and inner ear. It’s very dull - don’t know what could be causing it, perhaps the nasal drip.
15 F 05: XX: XX
My right ear, Eustachian tube very itchy and right side of the palate. I can feel my left nostril beginning to get blocked. I think it's the air con in church.
30 F 03: XX: XX
My ear left is itching again - in Eustachian tubes
30 F 08: XX: XX
While busy within my research in the library my ears were blocked, with swishing noise but I wasn't away of it, I was like I was normal, but once I burped suddenly my ears were unblocked and I realised they were blocked and I experienced quietness, peace, clarity of mind, everything was real, a noise in the background.
30 F 12: XX: XX
4.3.6 NOSE
4.3.6.1Discharge
Nose runny.
04 F 05: XX: XX; 04 F 06: XX: XX; 04 F 07: XX: XX
I have running nose.
07 M 48: XX: XX
I have a runny nose only now. I have sinus in the morning.
22 F 00: XX: XX
In the morning when I was blowing my nose blood comes out. In the afternoon I still have the headache and blood is still coming out when I blow my nose.
22 F 08: XX: XX
I have a runny nose.
22 F 20: XX: XX
My nose had a slight run with not a lot of mucus.
25 M 03: XX: XX
My nose had a slight sniffle. It ran with little mucus. I blew my nose twice and cleared it.
25 M 19: XX: XX
4.3.6.2 Dry
My nose is also dry very dry.
06 F 02: XX: XX
4.3.6.3 Pimple
I have a small pustule pimple at the corner of my left nostril. Popped it but the whole area is sore. These abscesses don’t seem to get ripe. Just appears and pains just to get noticed and then seem to go dormant.
14 F 16: XX: XX
Only my left nostril is irritating. Feels like an acne pimple.
14 F 17: XX: XX
Doesn’t seem like this pimple on the left nostril wants to come up. Will wait and see. This nose is irritating. No pimple but my left nostril is like inflamed at the bottom corner and is sore.
14 F 19: XX: XX
Woke up with an inflamed pimple on the left bottom corner of my nostril. Like an abscess of sorts. Oozing pus and very sore. Tried to press out what I could but now it’s crusty.
14 F 20: XX: XX
4.3.6.4 Nasal drip
Woke up - scratchy throat from nasal drip - tired from a restless night.
15 F 02: XX: XX
Woke up and have a nasal drip - tired, don’t want to get up and start the day.
15 F 04: XX: XX
My sinuses are irritated, I think it’s related to the nasal drip as well. My nose feels stuffy and throat really raw and sore. Ear ache has gone for now.
15 F 05: XX: XX
Nasal drip and sore throat still present but almost gone.
15 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.6.5 Nasal blockage
My nose was badly blocked.
03 F 19: XX: XX
I woke up my nose were blocked.
07 M 03: XX: XX
I’m still experiencing a dry throat and blocked nose.
07 M 04: XX: XX
My flu is getting worse, my both nose are blocked.
07 M 05: XX: XX
Right now my nose is bit blocked but I don’t feel any pain.
07 M 15: XX: XX
Both noses are blocked. I have to sleep with my back to have some good breathing.
07 M 47: XX: XX
My nose is blocked.
16 F 09: XX: XX
Mild nose blockage, early morning. Cleared up after I awoke. It is worse from weather changes and at night but ceases in the morning.
19 F 13: XX: XX
4.3.6.6 Sinusitis
I am sneezing especially at night.
16 F 09: XX: XX
My sinus symptoms are back, my eyes, nose and throat are itching because of the sinuses and it worse in the morning when I wake up and at night when I go to bed.
22 F 15: XX: XX
In the middle of the night I had my sinuses which were worse than the one I usually get.
22 F 27: XX: XX
I had sinuses in the morning and also had blocked nose but by midday I did not have the blocked nose there was a small amount of blood.
22 F 28: XX: XX
I had my sinuses in the morning and a runny nose, but it was gone within an hour.
22 F 36: XX: XX
I had sinuses in the morning.
22 F 38: XX: XX
Just a bit of sinuses in the morning.
23 F 09: XX: XX
Sinuses started in the morning and my nose started to burn. Just happened in the morning till 8:00am.
23 F 25: XX: XX
4.3.7 FACE
Feels as if face has just become numb.
01 F 13: XX: XX
I have big, pus filled pimples on my face; I decided to stay in bed the whole day instead of going out.
09 F 14: XX: XX
4.3.8 MOUTH
4.3.8.1 Dry
No symptoms but pain, warmth and the rash on the lips has disappeared. Left my lips feeling very dry even if I moisturise with Vaseline.
01 F 20: XX: XX
Mouth and tongue were dry. Mild pain in the teeth.
19 F 05: XX: XX
Mouth felt dry all the time. Felt thirsty entire day - +/- 3-4 litres of cold water from fridge. Drank it a glass at a time but very fast.
21 F 14: XX: XX
Woke up with a dry mouth. After I brushed my teeth and drank water I was fine.
23 F 10: XX: XX
My mouth was dry.
27 M 12: XX: XX
4.3.8.2 Thick
My mouth is continuously thick, nothing wants to go down my throat.
06 F 34: XX: XX
My mouth, tongue and gums still feel thick, like nothing is going into my mouth and nothing wants to taste good as homemade food at home.
06 F 35: XX: XX
4.3.8.3 Gums sore
I noticed that my gums were a bit sore and slightly red. An uncomfortable feeling.
27 M 19: XX: XX
The white areas got bigger more painful, sore when touching the area. I gargled with salt water a few times in the day. That burned a lot.
27 M 21: XX: XX
The sores in the mouth is still very painful and huge and same redness as yesterday. Continued to gargle with salt. Burned a lot. A bit irritated with these sores. I can’t eat properly, it hurts and when I eat something hot it stings, it’s like it hit a nerve or something. Can’t wait to get rid of these sores.
27 M 22: XX: XX
The redness of the gums is a little lighter but the white part is still large and swollen. Sensitive when I have something cold or hot. Sore when I touch it. This is irritating me. When will it end? I’m fed up as I can’t eat and drink anything without having some pain and discomfort. Even when I talk it hurts as the area is sore. Continued to gargle with salt water. 27 M 23: XX: XX
4.3.8.4 Gums red
When I woke up and was brushing my teeth I noticed my gums was redder, sore and white area in the middle of the red areas. I think I am getting sores on the gums. It was burning and paining when brushing my teeth. A little blood while brushing. I could taste the blood in my mouth.
27 M 20: XX: XX
The mouth feels much better than other days. The gum is almost normal color in that the area and the whiteness is getting smaller. Doesn’t hurt so much when I talk but still sensitive when I eat. It is healing and I think the salt water used to gargle helped a lot.
27 M 24: XX: XX
4.3.8.5 Sensitive teeth
Teeth a bit sensitive when drinking.
19 F 10: XX: XX
Today I started feeling pain in my frontal teeth and I'm having tea rooibos in the afternoon. This is caused by the sight of rough granules of sugar. I have never ever in my life have pain in my teeth.
30 F 12: XX: XX
Today as I'm doing the washing my teeth in the upper jaw (canines and incisors) are achingly painful at the sight on powder soap because of it rough texture. This also cause irritation which I feel at my temples and I am tense and clenching my jaw involuntary.
30 F 17: XX: XX
4.3.8.6 Swollen
Swelling on both lips with what appeared to be a rash. It was very itchy and felt very warm. Felt like I had sand on my lips (OS) occurred before in October 2008.
01 F 17: XX: XX
Swelling on lips has gone down but the rash is still there as well as the warmth. Get worse when I place something hot and very cold.
01 F 18: XX: XX
4.3.9 NECK
4.3.9.1 Pain
Neck and shoulder pain in the morning and becomes better by evening. 01 F 11: XX: XX
My neck was paining when I got up in the morning. It was on the right side and a sharp pain. 10 F 01: XX: XX
Neck is a bit stiff - must’ve picked my head up too fast off the pillow.
15 F 08: XX: XX
Neck is really sore, a bit of pain running down my arm as well.
15 F 09: XX: XX
Had slight neck pains. Tension, left side caught. Couldn’t turn to the left side. Probably slept funny.
21 F 01: XX: XX
Neck pain still there and used bean bag to make it better. Felt better after using the bean bag.
21 F 02: XX: XX
Neck pain still there - not as bad as past days. Didn’t use bean bag but could turn head to the left.
21 F 03: XX: XX
Stiff neck because I slept funny. In pain the entire day.
21 F 20: XX: XX
4.3.10 TONGUE
Feel that my tongue is thick and my throat like dry, my nose is also dry very dry.
06 F 02: XX: XX
My mouth, tongue and gums still feel thick, like nothing is going into my mouth and nothing wants to taste good as homemade food at home.
06 F 35: XX: XX
Oh God - I’m getting like a sore on my tongue!! What is going on??
14 F 07: XX: XX
Mouth and tongue were dry.
19 F 05: XX: XX
My tongue feels like its dry and cracked right in the middle and center.
30 F 11: XX: XX
4.3.11 THROAT
4.3.11.1 Dry / Itchy
Itchy and dry throat.
01 F 10: XX: XX
Sore dry throat, only happens when I have a cold.
01 F 17: XX: XX
My throat feels dry and itchy a bit.
06 F 01: XX: XX
My throat was so dry.
07 M 03: XX: XX
I’m still experiencing a dry throat.
07 M 04: XX: XX
I still have flu my throat is still dry, I just wish I can have some cold water.
07 M 06: XX: XX
I had a rough night, my throat is so dry, and I feel like drinking ice cold water.
07 M 49: XX: XX
My throat was feeling so dry so I found myself drinking a lot of water.
08 F 02: XX: XX
12:00: dry throat, uncooked egg made a difference.
13 M 08: 12: 00
My throat was dry in the morning and I drank a lot of water.
25 M 12: XX: XX
My throat was dry the entire night. I was drinking a lot of water.
25 M 28: XX: XX
4.3.11.2 Pain
My throat was paining with a slight gentle pain. Maybe because of the cold weather.
25 F 03: XX: XX
4.3.11.3 Raw / Sore
My throat is very sore.
03 F 17: XX: XX
My nose feels stuffy and throat really raw and sore.
15 F 05: XX: XX
Throat still a little sore.
15 F 06: XX: XX
Throat still a little sore but better than previous days.
15 F 07: XX: XX
Fluish, sore throat, fever and hot flushes.
21 F 29: XX: XX
4.3.11.4 Scratchy
Woke up with a scratchy throat from nasal drip.
15 F 02: XX: XX
4.3.12 STOMACH
4.3.12.1 Appetite
4.3.12.1.1 Changeable
Even my appetite is a lot but has changed, like, when I have my lunch and my bottle of water or juice I am full throughout the day and that I don’t want to eat any more.
06 F 08: XX: XX
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4.3.12.1.2 Decreased appetite
No appetite.
01 F 09: XX: XX
Loss of appetite.
01 F 17: XX: XX
I didn’t have supper last night. Didn’t even feel hungry but my mood swings started again.
06 F 03: XX: XX
My stomach is cramping so much that even though I am so hungry I couldn’t even finish my lunch that I made this morning. I am so full that I cannot even think of eating any more food because that’s how full I am now. Didn’t even eat supper last night.
06 F 07: XX: XX
My appetite is gone when I am day off.
06 F 18: XX: XX
I have no appetite.
07 M 03: XX: XX
My appetite is low today.
09 F 14: XX: XX
Had lunch at work however didn’t feel like eating supper. Surprisingly I wasn’t hungry.
14 F 22: XX: XX
Didn’t need supper. Didn’t feel hungry.
14 F 23: XX: XX
No appetite.
21 F 11: XX: XX
No appetite because of feeling fearful and alone.
21 F 21: XX: XX
No appetite because of mixed feelings and emotions.
21 F 31: XX: XX
I have not been eating as much, I only eat once but I'm not tired today.
22 F 01: XX: XX
My appetite is very low.
22 F 11: XX: XX
I never eat supper today.
25 M 01: XX: XX
I went to work and worked hard but I was very hungry today. I bought a chicken burger with chips and ate it at 11:00am. During the afternoon part I ate my muffin that I bought. I went home and I did not want to eat.
25 M 08: XX: XX
I did not eat as I was feeling tired.
25 M 35: XX: XX
Did not feel like eating and went straight to bed.
27 M 16: XX: XX
Went to sleep early at night and did not even feel like eating. Did not have supper.
27 M 19: XX: XX
I did not have much of an appetite. I just didn’t feel hungry.
27 M 31: XX: XX
My appetite is low.
30 F 06: XX: XX
4.3.12.1.3 Increased appetite
I am gaining my appetite but no other unusual symptoms.
01 F 19: XX: XX
I was very hungry today maybe it because I had money to buy food.
03 F 01: XX: XX
Feeling a bit tired and hungry. Eating more than usual today.
04 F 18: XX: XX
Was tired again today. Also have some bloating. I am also feeling like eating a lot.
04 F 20: XX: XX
I am very hungry, like a lion that’s how hungry I am right now.
06 F 02: XX: XX
I am still feeling hungry after having my lunch and I still want to close my eyes and sleep because my left eye is having a lazy eye now.
06 F 14: XX: XX
I am more hungry than I usually am and I eat more than what I eat each day.
06 F 24: XX: XX
Finished work so late and went home and was so hungry that I actually enjoyed my food for the first time since like forever.
06 F 34: XX: XX
Today I had a good day. I was not tired and had no pain but I was feeling very hungry and thirsty today. I was feeling thirstier than I normally feel. It was a hot day and I was getting bored so I was feeling to eat and drink.
08 F 21: XX: XX
I almost freaked out! I had a huge appetite.
09 F 04: XX: XX
I have a huge appetite. I just can't stop eating!
09 F 19: XX: XX
Feeling extra hungry and cold today but the weather is fine.
14 F 21: XX: XX
Hungry!
15 F 05: XX: XX
Eating habits are good.
17 M 06: XX: XX
Appetite is very good.
19 F 05: XX: XX
Ate breakfast, lunch and supper which I don’t normally do.
21 F 01: XX: XX
Good appetite.
21 F 02: XX: XX
And I ate 3 times today since I had no stress.
22 F 38: XX: XX
I noticed that I am eating more than I usually do and I am getting hungry more often or more quickly than usual.
27 M 08: XX: XX
I'm very hungry this morning I've already eaten breakfast and snack fast though it a good thing for me it's not usual. I'm not hungry in the morning usually.
30 F 03: XX: XX
4.3.12.2 Bloating
Also I have some bloating. I am also feeling like eating a lot.
04 F 20: XX: XX
My tummy felt bloated after I drank the water.
25 M 06: XX: XX
My tummy felt bloated. I had a glass of milk and at 8:30pm I used the loo again. This time my whole tummy flushed itself.
25 M 08: XX: XX
I cooked nice mutton curry and ate at twelve. I felt bloated in my tummy after eating it.
25 M 30: XX: XX
I was so bloated, my stomach felt heavy and distended, yet I didn't eat any beef.
30 F 10: XX: XX
4.3.12.3 Constipation
No signs of my usual headache but I rather feel constipated.
09 F 02: XX: XX
Slight constipation.
19 F 05: XX: XX
4.3.12.4 Cramps
I still have those abdominal cramps I had yesterday, but they are not as severe though.
11 F 07: XX: XX
4.3.12.5 Diarrhea
After I ate my stomach felt some pains then I had a running stomach. I had to go to the toilet more than usual for the whole day.
07 M 12: XX: XX
4.3.12.6 Eructations
Releasing more gas than usual. I ate cabbage. Slight constipation.
19 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.12.7 Heartburn
My old symptoms came back; whenever I’m hungry my stomach hurts. Heartburn came back today right before I went to sleep.
07 M 05: XX: XX
I ate fried chips now I’ve got heartburn.
07 M 11: XX: XX
4.3.12.8 Pains
4.3.12.8.1 Cramps
My stomach is also in a rumble state, like its upside down inside out kind of thing.
06 F 01: XX: XX
My stomach started with these cramps again.
06 F 02: XX: XX
After eating breakfast in the morning, I had an upset stomach, my food didn’t want to digest and like I wanted to throw up. That’s how bad my stomach was in the morning. My stomach is cramping so much that even though I am so hungry I couldn’t finish my lunch that I made this morning. I am so full that I cannot even think of eating any more food because that is how full I am now.
06 F 07: XX: XX
I have stomach cramps so bad that inside of my stomach is like twisting inside because I am so hungry now.
06 F 09: XX: XX
I have this cramping on my stomach and it’s paining so bad.
06 F 35: XX: XX
I overslept but it was all good. Then my usual symptoms kicked in after my dose but this time I got a new symptom my stomach is hurting now.
07 M 02: XX: XX
Still I fill like vomiting and my stomach is still acting funny. Now my stomach or tummy is hurting and it’s been like this for the whole day. I can’t fall asleep hurting like this.
07 M 03: XX: XX
My old symptoms came back; whenever I’m hungry my stomach hurts. Heartburn came back today right before I went to sleep.
07 M 05: XX: XX
Whenever I get back from the toilet I get cramps.
07 M 07: XX: XX
I did not sleep well my stomach is still giving me problems. I only ate bread in the morning until I went to sleep.
07 M 13: XX: XX
I had terrible intense stomach cramps, I felt a “shearing” force in my stomach, I thought it was due to me missing lunch, took my medication day-time 2pm for some reason I felt worse, I almost thought I was just a few steps away from death. #tears!!! Took a shower and green tea as usual and before I knew it, it was bed time 11pm.
09 F 00: XX: XX
Woke up with abdominal cramps.
11 F 06: XX: XX
Today my tummy was troubling me. First I had cramps and a slight uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. Then my stomach started running. Watery stools and lots of gas and relief after that. Later about 15 minutes after having supper my stomach started again. It was stronger smelling watery stools with lots and lots of gas. There was much relief after that. Feeling lighter but a bit weak.
27 M 07: XX: XX
After breakfast my stomach ran again. The same watery, bad smelling stool with gas. Feeling better afterwards.
27 M 08: XX: XX
4.3.12.8.2 Night
My tummy was paining at night. The pain was like a pulling pain. The pain became better when I had some ice water. The pain was mild and as a result of me eating late.
10 F 31: XX: XX
4.3.12.8.3 Piercing / Stabbing
I had some pain in stomach at the center (poking pain). As the time goes it went away it wasn’t too long and it wasn’t too painful but I felt the pain.
03 F 01: XX: XX
Today my lower tummy was paining and the pain was going to my lower back. It was a poking pain on my lower tummy. As the day went by the pain I had on my tummy was gone but my back was still paining. I also found myself drinking lots of water today. The pains I was getting today was because I was going to get my monthly.
08 F 29: XX: XX
4.3.12.8.4 Sensation as if
4.3.12.8.4.1 Pins and needles
My tummy was paining at noon. It was that sharp pain at 14:00pm and stopped at 16:00pm.The pain was like pins and needles. It was better when I had some ice water. The pain was caused by me eating late.
10 F 09: XX: XX
4.3.12.8.4.2 Beaten
My tummy was paining at 12:00pm and stopped at 14:00pm.The lower tummy was paining. The pain was like someone hitting me on my tummy. The pain was better when I had some sugar water. The pain was a mild pain that occurred midday.
10 F 19: XX: XX
4.3.12.8.5 Sore
I did not sleep well my stomach is still giving me problems. I only ate bread in the morning until I went to sleep.
07 M 13: XX: XX
After I came back from school I had stomach ache but after I ate I felt no pain. 07 M 14: XX: XX
My tummy is feeling sore at the top under the diaphragm - feels like ulcers.
14 F 12: XX: XX; 14 F 13: XX: XX
4.3.12.8.6 Stabbing
I had some pain in stomach at the center (stabbing pain). As the time goes it went away it wasn’t too long and it wasn’t too painful but I felt the pain.
03 F 01: XX: XX
Today I woke up having a stomachache maybe it because I eat sausage and it been sometimes I haven’t ate it.
03 F 36: XX: XX
4.3.12.8.7 Twisting
I have this strange feeling inside of my stomach, like all of my organs are twisted inside, and no food that want to stay in my stomach. My bowel is gone hard, and very hard for me to go out during urine, like my stomach is knocked inside. And I am feeling it hard to sit and then it’s cramping as well.
06 F 24: XX: XX
4.3.12.8.8 Vomiting / Nausea
I am vomiting after eating fried beef with vegetable.
01 F 04: XX: XX
Nauseaousness especially after eating.
01 F 05: XX: XX
I feel nauseaousness after eating white bread with peanut butter and chicken with mayonnaise.
01 F 07: XX: XX
Nauseaousness and no appetite.
01 F 13: XX: XX
It feels like I’m going to vomit, and my new symptom is my stomach it feeling funny after an hour or two I feel back to normal, for the whole day since I am taking 3 dose a day.
07 M 00: XX: XX
I slept well but after taking my first dose I just felt like vomiting again. Then heartburn came back, and then got a runny stomach for the whole day.
07 M 01: XX: XX
I overslept but it was all good. Then my usual symptoms kicked in after my dose but this time
I got a new symptom my stomach is hurting now.
07 M 02: XX: XX
Still I fill like vomiting and my stomach is still acting funny. Now my stomach or tummy is hurting and it’s been like this for the whole day. I can’t fall asleep hurting like this.
07 M 03: XX: XX
Whenever I drink tea I feel like vomiting.
07 M 49: XX: XX
In the morning I felt like vomiting.
22 F 06: XX: XX
At about 2:30pm I felt like I wanted to vomit. I ate egg chutney for lunch and I think that maybe it upset me. I drank a lot of water and the vomit sensation went away.
25 M 26: XX: XX
4.3.12.9 Thirst
4.3.12.9.1 Increased thirst
I am extreme thirsty with the feeling of wanting to throw up and feeling hungry and weak throughout the day.
01 F 15: XX: XX
Felt thirsty throughout the day.
01 F 17: XX: XX
Also feeling thirsty.
04 F 18: XX: XX
But today I also felt very thirsty than my normal days. My throat was feeling so dry so I found myself drinking a lot of water.
08 F 02: XX: XX
Today I had a good day. I was not tired and had no pain but I was feeling very hungry and thirsty than I normally feel.
08 F 21: XX: XX
I was feeling hot and found myself drinking a lot of water.
08 F 33: XX: XX
I was craving to eat fishcake and I was so thirsty only drinking water.
10 F 03: XX: XX
I drank lot of water today; I was feeling thirsty.
13 M 02: XX: XX
Thirsty.
15 F 01: 20: 04
Thirst: was thirsty last night.
19 F 05: XX: XX
Felt thirsty the entire day having +/- 3-4 liters of cold water from the fridge. Mouth felt dry all the time. Drank it a glass at a time but very fast.
21 F 14: XX: XX
I feel the need of drinking water more often now.
22 F 21: XX: XX
I'm feeling very much thirsty but at night and it feels as if my throat is dry.
22 F 30: XX: XX
I was thirsty so I drank two glasses of water.
25 M 01: XX: XX
I was very thirsty and drank a lot of water.
25 M 18: XX: XX
I worked normal but urinated a lot maybe because I drank a lot of water and also it was cold in the office.
25 M 22: XX: XX
I was normal today except that I was thirsty most of the time. My mouth was dry. I felt better, my thirst was quenched with any drink but especially water.
27 M 12: XX: XX
I was still thirsty today. Drank a lot of water, maybe 2-3 liters of water felt bloated with drinking a lot of water.A heavy sensation. It was a little better after I burped.
27 M 13: XX: XX
My mood not good because haven't been drinking a lot (yet thirsty).
30 F 06: XX: XX
4.3.13 ABDOMEN
I was so bloated, my stomach felt heavy and distended, yet I didn't eat any beef.
30 F 10: XX: XX
4.3.14 STOOLS
4.3.14.1 Black
My stomach is not well today I’m producing black stool.
07 M 38: XX: XX
4.3.14.2 Constipation
No signs of my usual headache but I rather feel constipated.
09 F 02: XX: XX
4.3.14.3 Hard
My bowel is gone hard and very hard for me to go out during the time I go to the toilet. Like my stomach is knocked inside and I am finding it hard to sit and then it’s cramping as well.
06 F 24: XX: XX
I went to the loo at work today - stools was hardest. A bit of constipation. When I came home then I used the loo again. It was watery.
25 M 01: XX: XX
4.3.14.4 Offensive
I've pooped twice this morning, stools are dark explosive, soft, urgent yet I can feel I'm not having diarrhea, but I feel there is a lot in my stomach that needs to get out.
30 F 03: XX: XX
4.3.14.5 Stool Soft
I've been going to the toilet easily lately.
09 F 19: XX: XX
I've pooped twice this morning, stools are dark explosive, soft, urgent yet I can feel I'm not having diarrhea, but I feel there is a lot in my stomach that needs to get out.
30 F 03: XX: XX
4.3.14.6 Stool Colour
My stomach is no not well today I’m producing black stool.
07 M 38: XX: XX
After 2 weeks of difficult passing out stool I had a desire to. I went off watery pale stool though so I was a little worried! The heaviness around my belly was no more!
09 F 12: XX: XX
I used the toilet. Stools were light brown. Normal texture.
25 M 10: XX: XX
4.3.14.7 Watery Stools
I constantly have the need of urinating and boweling (defecation). I feel like the boweling is caused by period pain as they are making me want to use the toilet consistently.
01 F 14: XX: XX
Boweling constantly with very watery stool and stomach pains. Loud noise makes it worse.
01 F 15: XX: XX
After I ate my stomach felt some pains then I had a running stomach. I had to go to the toilet more than usual for the whole day.
07 M 12: XX: XX
After 2 weeks of difficult passing out stool I had a desire to. I went off watery pale stool though so I was a little worried! The heaviness around my belly was no more!
09 F 12: XX: XX
At night time I had a running stomach and I was afraid to eat dinner since I thought I would need to go to the toilet again.
22 F 27: XX: XX
Today I had the running stomach and I feel like I'm having period pains but I'm not in my periods yet.
22 F 29: XX: XX
At 6:00pm I had my third sachet. I noticed at 9:30 pm I went oddly to the toilet. Stools was not runny.
25 M 01: 03: 30
Came home at 2pm and had to use the loo. Runny and watery stools. My tummy emptied itself. The beans I think was not cooked well.
25 M 03: 02: 00
I used the loo again. This time my whole tummy flushed itself.
25 M 08: XX: XX
I used the loo. Stools was light brown. Normal texture.
25 M 10: XX: XX
I went to the loo (toilet) twice and it was little bit watery.
25 M 24: XX: XX
4.3.15 BLADDER
4.3.15.1 Burning Urination
My pee was burning when I start to pee. The burning was severe and the coke caused the burning. It became better when I drank water.
10 F 28: XX: XX
My pee was burning when I started to pee. Water I had made it better. The burning was mild and coke caused the burning.
10 F 29: XX: XX
Slight bladder infection. Burning sensation, urine darker in colour, stronger, uncomfortable. Pains in the end on urination.
21 F 28: XX: XX
120
Bladder infection - as the previous day. Drank extra water.
21 F 29: XX: XX
4.3.15.2 Copious Urination
Think that my bladder was to full and I couldn’t hold it for too long.
06 F 05: XX: XX
Don’t know why but I feel that my bladder is filling up much to fast than usually. And I have gone to urinate more than 3 times today.
06 F 16: XX: XX
My urine have come more regularly than usually, because I did drink a lot of liquids but my bladder gets full so fast and I am afraid of that. Don’t know what’s wrong with me.
06 F 19: XX: XX
My urine was very yellow in colour.
25 M 03: XX: XX
I used the loo about 7 times throughout the day. At first my urine was dark yellow and then it got lighter through the day.
25 M 06: XX: XX
I worked normal but urinated a lot maybe because I drank a lot of water and also it was cold in the office.
25 M 22: XX: XX
As a result I went to the toilet quite often. My urine was dark yellow but as I went to the toilet then the colour got lighter.
25 M 26: XX: XX
I went often to urinate. The urine was initially dark yellow in colour. The urine was also stronger smelling and frothy in appearance at the initial stage.
27 M 12: XX: XX
4.3.15.3 Colour
My urine was very yellow in colour.
25 M 03: XX: XX
4.3.16 FEMALE GENITALIA / SEX
4.3.16.1 Menses
4.3.16.1.1 Bleeding during sexual intercourse
It's been a while so my boyfriend and I decided to take things to the next level so we decide to have sex today but what was strange is that during intercourse I was bleeding and it had never happened to me before but straight after intercourse I no longer bleed.
09 F 17: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.2 Blood Flow
Menstruation period heavier than usual, blood is very dark red almost brown and thicker than usual. Heavy flow throughout the day, changed pads five times today, usually use two or three in a day.
01 F 15: XX: XX
Menstruation flow gets worse as the day progresses.
01 F 15: XX: XX
I was happy I finish my period yesterday it just few blood now.
03 F 04: XX: XX
I had period pain even today and they were very strong as I couldn’t sleep all night being up and down.
03 F 47: XX: XX
This morning when I woke up after cleaning myself I saw that there was a bit of spotting of blood on the tissue. At least I am not so worried about that so much now because I can feel in my body that my body never did.
06 F 04: XX: XX
Still bleeding but not as much. It’s still light in color.
06 F 09: XX: XX
Today I found myself bleeding very heavy than normal and my lower tummy was paining but not as bad like yesterday.
08 F 24: XX: XX
My menses are still very watery and heavy; I still have period pains and I'm dragging my right leg.
09 F 14: XX: XX
The flow of my menses seems more liquid and very fine clots unlike before.
14 F 05: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.3 Clots
Menses are not clotted much like before. Finer membrane things and seems more red than on the brown side.
14 F 06: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.4 Colour / Odour
Finally today I get my monthly flowing properly (12 March).The odour is a little strong and there is pain on the lower half of my stomach were the ovaries are and I can feel the flow of the blood. Light in color and there is less blood as well.
06 F 07: XX: XX
My period is paler today; less bloody; but I'm releasing a lot of discharge with small trace of blood. I am having hot flushes.
09 F 15: XX: XX
Maybe I'm emotional because I started menstruating in the afternoon. I haven't menstruated since April 2013. It was just bright red blood, no clots, no pain either.
30 F 11: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.5 Craving
This morning I had my period, it started today. I was feeling so tired and restless today. My lower back and my lower tummy was paining. It was an intense poking pain. I felt like having chocolate and sour things. My entire body was paining. I had a chocolate and sour figs and I felt better after having it. I had my sweet and sour stuffs and was satisfied. As the day went by the pain was not as bad.
08 F 23: XX: XX
I was feeling to eat chocolate but I did not eat it. My craving for chocolate is only when it is the time of the month.
10 F 26: XX: XX
I feel like eating cake. Did not eat it. It is my monthly time that’s why I like to eat sweet things but I never get my monthly and I only feel for sweet things.
10 F 34: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.6 Early
Today I started my periods and it too early for me to be in my period I was hoping I will start 21 towards. I had no pain that was a sign I just saw the blood while I was at the shower. But during the day I had some period pain.
03 F 16: XX: XX
And my period decided to make an appearance a week early. Really irritable today. Impatient…
14 F 04: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.7 Eruptions around the genitalia
Itching on the private parts and becomes sore when I scratch. Developed small lumps on private area and pus comes out when I squeeze them (US). The puss is then accompanied by blood and very intense pain after squeezing. Very thick, creamy discharge that is very disturbing to me and very unusual.
01 F 10: XX: XX; 01 F 13: XX: XX; 01 F 26: XX: XX
I had pain in inguinal region, sharp pain with itching on the vagina and pimple like lumps showing up.
01 F 11: XX: XX
Lumps on private area still appear but less painful than previous days.
01 F 12: XX: XX
I was happy I finish my period yesterday it just few blood now.
03 F 04: XX: XX
It's been two days after the blood incident and I noticed that I have a rash on my vaginal lids/lip; it has a very hot and itchy sensation.
09 F 18: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.8 Late
Another sluggish day but no period yet.
04 F 21: XX: XX
No symptoms but still did not get period.
04 F 24: XX: XX
I still didn’t get my period as yet maybe because of the med’s that I am taking. I didn’t get my period from the 6th of March and yes I am a bit worried about that.
06 F 02: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.9 Libido
4.3.16.1.9.1Decrease libido
My libido is really low, shame my poor husband, I have an average libido so when he (my husband) is here I would like to be active with him maybe 4 times a week, twice a night, now it's like once a night and I sleep a day or 2, this is not me and I don't like this. I don't live with my husband so when he is here I would like to make it count; for all that I have missed.
30 F 13: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.9.2 Increase libido
I feel like my sex-drive is quite high than usual I just wanted to kiss him but it was better I chased him away.
09 F 14: XX: XX
We tried doing it again and the same thing happened again! I bleed! Now we are scared of having sexual intercourse so we just spent the whole night talking. I don't know what to do plus my sex drive is very high currently. I noticed I've been giving off a lot of thick creamy discharge lately though that does not have a bad odor; it's scaring me now.
09 F 21: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.10 Protracted
Also this time when I got my period I didn’t get the terrible pulling pain in my thighs. It seems to only finish now. At least a day/2 longer than normal.
14 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.11 Menses pain
Period pain, intense than usual.
01 F 14: XX: XX
Period pain accompanied by itchy nipples and swollen breast tissue. This usually occurs when having my periods but this time the pain was worse and more intense than usual.
01 F 14: XX: XX
I had a bad day I started my periods so I am having periods pain and I am also tired. I feel very hungry often when I am on my period. I eat now and then (baseline).
03 F 06: XX: XX
Dear diary today I started my period. I was having some period pain in the morning then after I started bleeding. During the day the period pain come back. All day I was just tired I couldn’t feel myself.
03 F 46: XX: XX
I had period pain even today and they were very strong as I couldn’t sleep all night being up and down.
03 F 47: XX: XX
There is a shearing force along my pubic symphysis, all I can do is scream, I used a hot water bottle but that didn't help “period pain”!
09 F 13: XX: XX
The pains around my pubic symphysis still come and go so I go to bed 10pm and woke up at 8:15am.
09 F 14: XX: XX
And had my periods and I have period pains but they are not as bad.
22 F 31: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.12 Return of menses
Maybe I'm emotional because I started menstruating in the afternoon. I haven't menstruated since April 2013. It was just bright red blood, no clots, no pain either.
30 F 11: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.13 Spotting
This morning when I woke up after cleaning myself I saw that there was a bit of spotting of blood on the tissue. At least I am not so worried about that so much now because I can feel in my body that my body never did.
06 F 04: XX: XX
My period is still like spots every time. I clean myself.
06 F 06: XX: XX
This morning I had noticed that I was spotting but I just had my period a week ago. I found it strange because that never happens.
08 F 05: XX: XX
This morning was the same, I spotted again.
08 F 06: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.14 Shorter
Menstruation has ended (US). Menstruation usually lasts five to seven days but this time it lasted for only 2 days but the flow was heavier than usual and the pain was intense.
01 F 17: XX: XX
4.3.16.1.15 Tired / Lethargic
Dear diary today I started my period. I was having some period pain in the morning then after I started bleeding. During the day the period pain come back. All day I was just tired I couldn’t feel myself.
03 F 46: XX: XX
Feeling very tired and lethargic today. Maybe because menstrual cycle is close.
04 F 19: XX: XX
4.3.17 CHEST
4.3.17.1 Pain
I have this sharp pain towards my left side of my chest, going towards my heart. The scale is about 6 or 7, just started now. That it’s pulling a muscle or the heart. Don’t know if I can manage with the pain as much to wake up and every time I pull myself up, the pain gets worse, like it’s cramping that much.
06 F 19: XX: XX
My chest is hurting.
07 M 03: XX: XX
I got up with this pain in my chest. My chest pain was a mild pain, so I just left it and as the day went by the pain went away.
08 F 13: XX: XX
This morning when I got out of bed I went to go take a bath. I started getting this intense pulling pain in my right side chest in the centre of my breast but the pain was on my right side mainly. I was feeling so miserable the entire day. That pain was like getting more intense. Every breath I took I had that pulling pain. That pain started going down towards the afternoon time. The pain was not so intense. I had that pain before but it was not as intense like today. I just felt like crying but I stuck the pain. Towards the evening the pain started, slowly going away around 9:00pm at night.
08 F 14: XX: XX
Today I had that pain in my right side chest again but this time the pain was not as intense like yesterday. As the day went by the pain started going away. When I was massaging my chest the pain was not bad but yesterday the pain was very intense I couldn’t breathe. Every breath I took it was paining but thank god the pain was not as bad today.
08 F 15: XX: XX
4.3.17.2 Heavy chest
Heavy chest - like something bad is going to happen. It’s a feeling of heaviness inside.
21 F 15: XX: XX
4.3.17.3 Palpitation
Had heart palpitation - missed heartbeat, then a pounding beat - then all normal.
30 F 07: XX: XX
At 1pm I had the same palpitation again like yesterday, as I was praying wondering what's wrong, and then I remembered it might be proving though I'm not experiencing any symptoms.
30 F 08: 01: 00
4.3.18 BACK
4.3.18.1 Back pain
4.3.18.1.1 Aching
My back is also paining but I get like a cold shoulder at times. Think I need a shoulder massage.
06 F 16: XX: XX
I just realised that I haven’t been having the lower back pain I always have during the day.
14 F 08: XX: XX
Oh God - my lower back aches like it’s broken. Keep moving though it’s crazy pain. Doesn’t make it any easier that it’s a public holiday. After lunch rubbed my lower back and crawled into bed with my bean bag.
14 F 14: XX: XX
And my child bearing hips are killing me especially the lower back. Went to bed with my beanie to ease the pain.
14 F 20: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.2 Afternoon
My lower back was paining at 13:00pm and stopped at 17:00pm and the pain was severe like someone hitting your back. The pain was worse when I sit down and occurred in the afternoon.
10 F 15: XX: XX
My lower back was paining at 5:00pm. The pain was like pins going in my back. The pain was severe and was worse when I bend down. The pain was in the afternoon.
10 F 23: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.3 Left
I have back pain on the upper left side, on the shoulder blade from the time of waking up, worse after doing seats up.
01 F 25: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.4 Morning
This morning when I got out of bed my lower back started paining the pain was so intense and I was feeling uncomfortable. The entire day only when I massaged my back and broke it then only the pain went down a bit.
08 F 27: XX: XX
This morning when I woke up out of bed I was feeling so tired? My body felt like someone hit me. My lower back was killing me. I had this intense pain on my back so when I got to work I told someone to break it then only it felt a bit okay. As the day went by the pain was there but it was not as painful.
08 F 32: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.5 Motion
Now I have this back pain, every time I turn or go on something the pain is there and I can’t manage with it anymore.
06 F 27: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.6 Noon
My lower back was paining at noon. The pain was mild. I was feeling tired. When I turn to my right the pain gets worse. When I sleep on my right side my back pain was severe and when I sit the pain is worse.
10 F 01: XX: XX
My upper back was paining at 11:00pm and stopped at 14:00pm.The pain was severe like needles poking in my back and the pain is worse when I sit down. The pain was mild and occurred at noon and continued through till the afternoon.
10 F 13: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.7 Piercing / stabbing
Today my lower tummy was paining and the pain was going to my lower back. It was a poking pain on my lower tummy. As the day went by the pain I had on my tummy was gone
but my back was still paining. The pains I was getting today was because I was going to get my monthly.
08 F 22: XX: XX
My lower back and my lower tummy was paining. It was an intense pain and poking type of pain. My entire body was paining. As the day went by the pain was not as bad.
08 F 23: XX: XX
And today also when I was cold my back felt like there was a pain in it like someone was poking me with something sharp.
22 F 28: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.8 Pulling
My back pain started again but this time it feels like there’s a muscle pulling and I can’t break it.
06 F 09: XX: XX
I have this back pain that’s hitting my spine so bad that every time I turn it pulls. And now it’s hitting up my neck towards the ear and it’s hitting the muscle like pulling it every time so much.
06 F 14: XX: XX
My lower back had this intense pulling pain as the day went by. My middle back started to pain and the pain was travelling through my entire back.
08 F 03: XX: XX
This morning I felt this pulling pain in the centre part of my lower back.
08 F 10: XX: XX
At work most of the time I am standing so that’s why my back and leg was pulling and the pain on my leg was intense.
08 F 34: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.9 Rest / Relax
Lower back pain lasted for about 2 hours. Felt uneasy, took time to relax. Felt better.
23 F 23: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.10 Sensitive to cold
I have the pain in my back in the morning because of the cold.
22 F 21: XX: XX
In the morning I was feeling cold and my back had a pain to it because of the cold.
22 F 28: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.11 Sharp
I also have a sharp pain on my left side of my back that every time I move my hand it pulls more.
06 F 06: XX: XX
My back pain is back but this time it’s more painful.
06 F 07: XX: XX
Now I have this sharp back pain on my right side but this time, it’s pulling from my shoulders and the muscles are hard and too tight. Every time I turn it pulls more and hurts more.
06 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.18.1.12 Sore
And my back is so sore and it can’t break at all which I can’t stand at all.
06 F 35: XX: XX
My back is still sore. Ignored it because I’m tired of being in pain.
14 F 15: XX: XX
Made supper for everybody even though my back is still sore. Had an early night at 9pm for work tomorrow.
14 F 18: XX: XX
4.3.19 EXTREMITIES
4.3.19.1 Upper limbs
4.3.19.1.1 Arms
I also have pain on my right arm on the shoulder part. That the sharp pain pulls right up and it pulls the muscle so much that I have to massage my hand just for a bit, so that the pain goes and come.
06 F 16: XX: XX
My arms are also paining due to putting them high.
06 F 23: XX: XX
This morning when I got out of bed I felt this intense pain. This pulling pain in my arms going to my lower hand. I had this pain throughout the day. Like around 7:30pm that pain I was feeling in my hand started going down a bit but it was a bit swollen, the lower centre part of my hand. Yesterday after a long time I scrubbed floors so today when I woke up I felt the pain in my arms.
08 F 09: XX: XX
This morning when I got out of bed I had this pain on my right lower arm. It had this pulling pain and was swollen.
08 F 16: XX: XX
My arms was paining. I couldn’t move my arm up. My muscle was pulling.
10 F 08: XX: XX
Right arm throbbing pain, together to the neck and right half of the head. No throbbing in neck and head. Worse when lying and at night. I moan and groan with the pain. Ears, neck and head pain was unusual together.
19 F 06: XX: XX
Pain in right arm. Shooting pain in muscles of the arm and inner elbow also. Worse when lying and at night. Very painful to lift hands up.
19 F 11: XX: XX
My right arm was sore. It was a medium pain of soreness. I had a very hot bath and massaged my arm. The pain was still there. I went to work and worked slow today. The pain in my arm subsided about 3:30pm.
25 M 09: XX: XX
For some reason I had a sore pain on my right arm. It was not a sharp pain but a gentle pain. It was on the part just above my wrist. I rubbed my hand but the pain was still there. At work at about 11am I noticed that the pain subsided.
25 M 21: XX: XX
4.3.19.1.2 Left hand
Skin peeling off on the palm of left hand accompanied by itchiness.
01 F 06: XX: XX
Since I woke up this morning I have this pain on my left hand on the elbow and it’s pulling every time I move my hand.
06 F 12: XX: XX
4.3.19.1.3 Right hand
Midday - right eye, right side head/right rear neck/right shoulder pain. It’s not a throbbing eye pain. Just a low grade constant pain that lets you know it’s there.
14 F 05: XX: XX
4.3.19.2 Lower limbs
4.3.19.2.1 Burning
It felt like my legs were on fire, don’t know why.
06 F 18: XX: XX
So tired and sleepy plus my legs are on fire because of walking so much.
06 F 31: XX: XX
4.3.19.2.2 Feet
Every time I come back from the toilet I get these extra ordinary foot cramps, I cannot even move at least for two minute.
07 M 16: XX: XX
My feet are freezing.
07 M 48: XX: XX
I sweat a lot especially in my feet! The odor recently has been bad!
09 F 19: XX: XX
My feet was paining in the afternoon when I stand and the pain was like something poked me under my feet. The pain was severe and was worse when I stand.
10 F 17: XX: XX
Pain under left foot of the heel, throbbing pain, which is worse when I get out of bed and walk and in the early part of the morning. Severe pain which causes me to limp for a while. I think swapping shoes from higher heels to flat shoes may be the aetiology.
19 F 25: XX: XX
Throbbing pain under left foot of the heel. It is worse when I get out of bed and walk and lessens in the course of the day. Severe pain that causes me to limp for a while. I think swapping shoes from higher heels to flat shoes may be the aetiology.
19 F 26: XX: XX
My feet was sore so I soaked them when I got home. Raised my feet and resting my feet gave me some relief.
27 M 27: XX: XX
I am at the library for research it's 10am, yet my feet smell sour smell already, this is the second time in the last week that I've noticed the smell. I normally do not have smelly feet ever. I have dry skin and never sweat on my feet, I hardly sweat at all I am a cold blooded, I sweat only for a short while on the face after a lot exercise or moving fast, or panic. This is definitely not me. I don't like it, I hate for my smells they make me think of germs. Now I have to wash all my shoes.
30 F 07: XX: XX
My feet are aching even when I sleep I put them outside the blanket as they are also hot, I haven't had them in a long time over a year, since I started jogging, that means I must go back to jogging.
30 F 14: XX: XX
4.3.19.2.3 Heel
Pain under left foot of heel. Throbbing pain which is worse when I get out of bed and walk and early part of the morning. Severe pain that causes me to limp for a little while. I think the aetiology is swapping shoes from higher heels to flats.
19 F 25: XX: XX
Throbbing pain still under the heel. Worse when I jump out of bed and worse in the morning and lessen in the day. Severe pain that causes me to limp. The aetiology is wearing flat sandals.
19 F 27: XX: XX
Throbbing pain under both heels. Worse when I jump out of bed and in the morning and lessens in the day. Severe pain that causes me to limp. Wearing very flat sandals could be the aetiology.
19 F 28: XX: XX
Pain under both heel. Dull pain. Slight pain when I am on my feet. Pain all day. Dull pain is bearable. Flat sandals it does this repeatedly.
19 F 31: XX: XX
Pain under both heels. Dull pain under feet when standing.
19 F 32: XX: XX
4.3.19.2.4 Knee
Sharp pain on both knee joints especially at night.
01 F 13: XX: XX
Feeling weak in the knees and just want to sleep.
01 F 15: XX: XX
I have sharp pain on the knee joints, worse when seated, better after standing for too long and when sleeping. (NS)
01 F 25: XX: XX
Also I have this pain on my right knee which is worse when I bend and better when it breaks. 06 F 20: XX: XX
Towards the evening I had this joint pain on my knee, that is just too painful and I can’t put my leg straight. I have to take my time in doing that. I can’t walk for long due to the pain.
06 F 26: XX: XX, 06 F 27: XX: XX
My knees was paining at night. It felt like someone was hitting it and the pain was severe. The pain was worse when I walk.
10 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.19.2.5 Pain
4.3.19.2.5.1 Leg
My legs started to pain on the bone part on the bottom of my leg were my ankle is. This maybe because of walking.
06 F 05: XX: XX
Due to walking a lot my legs start to pain a lot and it gets swollen up so much that even standing for a while, my legs start to pull a lot.
06 F 08: XX: XX
My legs are paining so much that it’s pulling so badly now. When I have to sit and lift my legs it feels like fire, also feels like that something is pulling my feet down again.
06 F 09: XX: XX
Today wasn’t my day at all because I don’t know how but I hurt my leg. It’s hurting so much that no matter how much I try to rest my leg it is still pulling as much. It’s on the ankle but on the front of my leg. I can’t stand for long, walk nor even rest it. It’s like the muscles that are paining is pulled too and extend that putting my leg on top will still pain as much. Now I can’t manage to stand for less than a minute or so. That is how bad the pain is. Even if I have to turn my leg the way it pulls so much and even if I have to press my foot, the pain hits more up and more sharper and is worse than before.
There is still pain on my leg, so much that even if I have to stand up immediately the pain is bad.
My leg is still paining and I can’t stand it anymore. It’s worse than before. I am laming and walking now.
06 F 16: XX: XX
135
My left leg started to pain again. This time it’s from the back of the ankle part and it’s pulling so badly.
06 F 19: XX: XX
My leg started to pain and pull at the same time maybe because of the cold that is in the air. 06 F 23: XX: XX
My legs are so sore that I can’t walk.
06 F 33: XX: XX
My legs were so sore that I couldn’t stand for long. As soon as I put my foot up it was like fire, like I was walking forever.
06 F 34: XX: XX
I feel so horrible; I cannot feel my right leg.
09 F 14: XX: XX
My right leg has locked again.
09 F 15: XX: XX
My legs was paining in the morning like pins and needles. I couldn’t move my legs and just left my leg the way it was. It became better when I put my leg on the floor.
10 F 11: XX: XX
Had a pain on my left leg, back of my whole leg. But as the day passed the pain went away, other than that I was all good. Was a sharp pain. Rate the pain 7/10.
23 F 01: XX: XX
I rested my legs as it felt heavy.
25 M 11: XX: XX
As I walked to the rank my legs was paining a lot. I rested it in the taxi.
25 M 15: XX: XX
My left leg was pulling. It was like a tugging pain on the leg. I sat at my place and stuck the pain but could not concentrate on my work. I worked to a minimum.
25 M 20: XX: XX
4.3.19.2.5.2 Weakness / Numbness
4.3.19.2.5.2.1 Numbness
My right leg has a numbness on the thigh part and every time I move it pulls more each time. 06 F 03: XX: XX
I feel so horrible; I cannot feel my right leg.
09 F 14: XX: XX
4.3.19.2.5.2.2 Weakness
Coming to work I felt that my legs didn’t want to walk, felt like I was walking on air and my legs were asleep.
06 F 19: XX: XX
4.3.20 SLEEP
4.3.20.1 Peaceful / Deep sleep
I just wish that I have a good night sleep tonight and have dreams that are peaceful and sweet dreams to wake up fresh and like a new person today.
06 F 01: XX: XX
Last night I had the most peaceful sleep ever since forever. I wanted to sleep during the day and I don’t know how but I did feel like I was in a dream or something. As I was asleep I felt that my body was like falling as I was sleeping. If I close my eyes now I would fall off to sleep and into a deep one.
06 F 02: XX: XX
My sleep are good at night and there is no more focusing myself to sleep.
06 F 08: XX: XX
I had a very good sleep last night and didn’t dream at all.
06 F 24: XX: XX
I slept for the whole day today.
07 M 07: XX: XX
I had a good sleep, I had no dreams.
07 M 16: XX: XX
Didn’t have my usual unconscious sleep today. Did errands with mum.
14 F 02: XX: XX
OH MY WORD!!! I slept through the night - had a good sleep.
15 F 21: XX: XX
Woke up-good sleep.
15 F 22: XX: XX
My body was refreshed. I felt I slept well and enough.
25 M 01: XX: XX
I slept like I was dead the night.
25 M 30: XX: XX
Had a good night’s rest. Woke up refreshed.
27 M 06: XX: XX
Had a good night’s sleep. Feeling fresh and rejuvenated.
27 M 08: XX: XX
I had a deep sleep the previous night. Woke up refreshed and ready to go to work.
27 M 09: XX: XX
Felt a little better after having a nap.
27 M 11: XX: XX
The sleep did me good.
27 M 14: XX: XX
I felt better after sleeping.
27 M 19: XX: XX
It was terrible to work in this state so I left work about 5pm and went home and slept. Do not know anything after that.
27 M 28: XX: XX
Well rested. I had a very deep sleep - like the dead but the body felt well rested.
27 M 30: XX: XX
4.3.20.2 Sleeplessness
Insomnia only slept after 02h00 in the morning of day 5. This is unusual as I sleep at around 22h00 and 23h00 every day.
01 F 04: XX: XX
I still toss and turn in the night because of my sleep. Only when I am awake then my sleep wants to take me? I mean why is that? Am I a normal adult or does it happen to everybody? 06 F 03: XX: XX
In the night I was only turning on my bed, could not sleep. I think it is because of the stress that I have thinking of what to do with my son and how to send him school next year.
06 F 04: XX: XX
My sleep is regular and I had a good sleep. Dreams were there but was also waking up regularly and tossing in the night.
06 F 06: XX: XX
I didn’t feel like sleeping in the night and wasn’t sleepy at all in the night.
06 F 18: XX: XX
I didn’t have a good night’s sleep last night only turning from side to side.
06 F 20: XX: XX
I am so tired that I want to sleep and I did but not the sleep that I had wanted. I am so irritated and moody.
As soon as I put my head on the pillow I didn’t fall off to sleep because my sleep wasn’t coming as much and I wasn’t so tired like I was in the morning.
06 F 34: XX: XX
I slept late, my lower body was itching.
07 M 37: XX: XX
I still have my sleepless nights and video-game sessions.
09 F 18: XX: XX
Sleepless nights still no dreams but experiencing no more headaches.
09 F 19: XX: XX
Didn’t get much sleep, if any, feel like shit, irritated and crabby [spent the night away from home-hated being removed from my comfort zone/my “nest” (my own room).
15 F 24: XX: XX
4.3.20.3 Sleepiness
Feeling sleepy most times and waking up late. Slept for more than 10 hours and still woke up feeling even more sleepy.
01 F 11: XX: XX
Slept longer hours than usual with less appetite.
01 F 17: XX: XX
Felt sleepy throughout the day.
01 F 26: XX: XX
I was so tired I felt sleep while I was studying and wake up at 10:00 at night I couldn’t get up I was so tired.
03 F 01: XX: XX
I was more tired I felt like sleeping nonstop.
03 F 19: XX: XX
I am also feeling lazy and want to fall off to sleep so badly.
06 F 05: XX: XX
My eyes are so heavy full with sleep and I can sleep for about a minute or so.
06 F 09: XX: XX
My sleep didn’t go so well. I am so tired like I can fall off to sleep right now and I don’t want to do anything.
06 F 11: XX: XX
Just like tired and I want to close my eyes and sleep.
06 F 13: XX: XX
I only slept at 11:30pm because of my baby playing so much that my whole body feels like shutting down and lazy to just sleep and then wake up fresh, like I normally do.
06 F 16: XX: XX
But I also feel that my eyes have become sleepy as well.
06 F 19: XX: XX
I was just tired a lot and sleepy.
06 F 25: XX: XX
So tired and sleepy plus my legs are on fire because of walking so much.
06 F 31: XX: XX
I am so tired and sleepy. I just want to sit and relax for the whole day. 06 F 33: XX: XX
I am feeling so sleepy that my half eye is already wanting to close and my body is already lazy and half asleep.
06 F 35: XX: XX
I did not sleep well, I had a fight with my partner, and right now I am so angry at her on the other side I’m stressed tomorrow I’m writing my final exam.
07 M 28: XX: XX
Last night I could not sleep. This morning when I got out of bed I felt so tired and as the day went by I started feeling sleepy. My eyes was like so heavy. I couldn’t keep them open. When I got home and had a hot bath and went to bed and had a sleep for a while then I woke up feeling much better than before.
08 F 01: XX: XX
This morning I couldn’t get out of bed. I was feeling so tired and sleepy.
08 F 35: XX: XX
I still have sleepless night.
09 F 16: XX: XX
I still have my sleepless nights and video-game sessions.
09 F 18: XX: XX
Sleepless nights still no dreams but experiencing no more headaches.
09 F 19: XX: XX
Very sleepy.
15 F 03: XX: XX
I feel like going to sleep the whole day.
22 F 05: XX: XX
Think I overslept. I was feeling too tired.
25 M 05: XX: XX
I slept in the car again today.
25 M 06: XX: XX
I was sleeping in the car on my way home.
25 M 09: XX: XX
I was a bit tired as I slept late last night. On my way to work I slept in the car.
25 M 11: XX: XX
Went to work but on my way I slept way in the car. At 10am today I had a sleepy feeling. I went and washed my face with cold water. I felt better after that. I worked fine the entire day. 25 M 27: XX: XX
I went to work but I dozed off in the car.
25 M 35: XX: XX
I was feeling sleepy and went to bed early.
27 M 07: XX: XX
I told my friend to massage my head and neck and the body. Felt sleepy after that and slept and did not even eat my supper.
27 M 10: XX: XX
Today I was feeling sleepy at work. Just wanted to close my eyes and sleep. Went to the bathroom and refreshed myself. Then I felt a little more awake.
27 M 18: XX: XX
I have noticed that recently I have been sleeping more. I need to nap during the day plus I am sleeping earlier now. I just seem to need the sleep. Maybe my body’s way of telling me it needs sum rest. Nothing much happened today.
27 M 32: XX: XX
4.3.20.4 Sleep restless
I did not sleep very well, I’m not sure why but I was so restless.
07 M 36: XX: XX
Last night I could not sleep. I was restless. I felt that way the entire night. I only fell asleep around 13:30am.When I got out of bed this morning I felt so tired.
08 F 03: XX: XX
Last night I was feeling so restless and couldn’t sleep. I was feeling so hot. I only fell asleep toward the early part of the morning. The next day then I had to wake up for work. As the day went by I was feeling so tired and my eyes were opened but they were so heavy. I needed to sleep but as the day went by being busy at work my sleepiness went away.
08 F 11: XX: XX
As the day went by I started feeling tired and restless so I went and slept for a while. When I got up I felt fine.
08 F 16: XX: XX
Woke up-another restless night, was too hot. Neck is a bit stiff - must have picked my head up too fast off the pillow.
15 F 08: XX: XX
Woke up, a terrible attempt at sleep. So tired.
15 F 20: XX: XX
Didn’t sleep well. Restless. Interrupted sleep. Wake up every 2-3 hours.
21 F 14: XX: XX
4.3.20.5 Sleep disturbed
I did not sleep well, my child is sick; I just wish I can be with her for the whole day today.
07 M 27: XX: XX
I did not sleep well, I had a fight with my partner, and right now I am so angry at her on the other side I’m stressed tomorrow I’m writing my final exam.
07 M 28: XX: XX
I slept late, my lower body was itching.
07 M 37: XX: XX
I went back to bed again! No dreams just a “blank space”!
09 F 03: XX: XX
I'm up again 1:30 am in the morning; no dreams just blank thoughts, time for my computer game and some deep-thinking and alone time!
09 F 06: XX: XX
I couldn't sleep so I played games till I fell asleep.
09 F 08: XX: XX
Went back home/res 8pm I was dying of my usual headache so I took a shower and went straight to bed but I was up before 3am back to my computer game.
09 F 10: XX: XX
Watched a romantic movie, cried myself to sleep and I was up by 1am, back to my computer game.
09 F 11: XX: XX
Had the worst night’s sleep ever. Sleep kept on breaking. Woke up with a tight pain at the back of my head just above the neck. Not actually a headache but a really nuzzled up feeling.
14 F 23: XX: XX
Woke up tired, didn’t have a good sleep due to the heat and my cat hogging the bed.
15 F 05: XX: XX
Had a terrible sleep. It was too hot. I was too irritated. Just couldn’t rest.
15 F 06: XX: XX
Woke up, didn’t sleep well - too hot.
15 F 07: XX: XX
Woke up, sleep still not good. Neck is really sore, a bit of pain running down my arm as well. 15 F 09: XX: XX
At night I waking up and sleeping constantly.
15 F 10: XX: XX
4.3.20.6 Sleep - waking up late
A bit late waking this morning. Probably from running around yesterday.
14 F 04: XX: XX
Woke up pretty late today at 9:30am. Probably buggered from yesterday. Really can’t keep up with my two year old nephew.
14 F 10: XX: XX
4.3.20.7 Sleep - longer
Slept longer hours than usual with less appetite.
01 F 17: XX: XX
I slept for the whole day today.
07 M 07: XX: XX
Woke up - wish I could have slept a bit longer.
15 F 25: XX: XX
I was not feeling good. I slept in till later and woke up at 10am.
25 M 24: XX: XX
4.3.20.8 Sleep - tired
I was feeling very tired. I slept from 3pm to 5:30pm.
25 M 31: XX: XX
I was tired to wake out of bed. My whole body was tired. I slept in the car on my way to work.
25 M 32: XX: XX
4.3.21 DREAMS
4.3.21.1 Children
Dreamt I went to Saturday tuition with my son to make sure that the boy from the ex-in-law family stops making friends with. I was angry and anxious that something like this can happen.
14 F 26: XX: XX
4.3.21.2 Confusion
Had a weird last night, I've never had it before, dream I was in some rural area I don't know looks like my ruler but different. It was lightning and I wasn't afraid (normally very afraid). Then chicken ran away from the flat we were in and then we realised that it means lightning was going to strike that room, second before it did, and it did. I wasn't hurt or anyone else (think so) then I woke up - never had any dream like that before, so I prayed because I couldn't understand the meaning (it was 3am) - like is it about me or other people or is it about to occur soon (I usually dream things that actually happen) but as I prayed I was confused, not afraid.
30 F 06: XX: XX
4.3.21.3 Dead relatives
Dreamt I was cooking vegetables for my maternal granny who is late now for about 14 years. Felt good dreaming about this as I was doing something good for her.
14 F 28: XX: XX
I had a dream about my mum at about morning part (mum dead).
25 M 02: XX: XX
4.3.21.4 Giant / tsunami
Dreamt of a tsunami, I can’t really swim but always dream of saving people but in the dream the weird thing happened while swimming, I went through the mountain and entered another world. There were giants and I was warning them that a tsunami is coming, but the giant started to run and left their short wives behind. In the dream I stop the giant and told them they are huge giants and they can survive the tsunami but they are leaving their wives behind, why don’t they carry them. The giants listened and started picking up their wives and I felt very wise. There was a feeling of wisdom.
30 F XX: XX: XX
4.3.21.5 Father
Had such a stupid dream. My father put hair in my food. I took it out and he put it back again and then I took my plate away and didn’t eat…
14 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.21.6 Friends
Also had a dream about old friends. People who played a significant role in my childhood and adolescent years.
04 F 03: XX: XX
I had a strange dream last night that a friend of mine was dying. He needed my help.
25 M 29: XX: XX
4.3.21.7 Family / Happy
4.3.21.7.1 Ex-boyfriend’s son
Had a weird dream last night. My ex-boyfriend’s son wanted to borrow R400 to buy his baby a bed sheet for the camp cot And then he’s telling me in my dream that my ex-boyfriends is having a really difficult time with his current wife. I told him that I„ve moved on and it doesn’t bother me with what ex-boyfriend gets up to or how he’s doing.
14 F 13: XX: XX
4.3.21.7.2 Ex-in-laws
Dreamt I went to Saturday tuition with my son to make sure that the boy from the ex-in-law family stops making friends with. I was angry and anxious that something like this can happen.
14 F 26: XX: XX
Dreamt something about ex-in-laws. Don’t know what but I just remember snippets.
14 F 29: XX: XX
4.3.21.7.3 Happy
I had this beautiful dream of my family, that I have finally settled down and my baby is happy to have a father in his life. In my dream, I also have a baby girl that is so cute and that everyone was happy for me. My husband has done everything for me and he loves my son to bits. Every time he saw him was always with smiles and hugs him a lot and never let him go. We are together as a family and he was always there for us whenever we called or he would just come over. There is always smiles on my family in my sleep. Just like I don’t want to wake up from it. Just want to hug them in reality.
06 F 03: XX: XX
Last night I dreamt of my grandparents from my mum’s side. The whole day I kept thinking about them and all the happy occasions we spent together. I realised how much I miss them. In the dream my grandparents was looking after me and they were happy, smiling and laughing in the dream. I felt like I connected to them last night.
27 M 06: XX: XX
4.3.21.8 Funeral
I had a strange dream about a funeral we did about a month ago.
25 M 03: XX: XX
4.3.21.9 Fights / Fighting
Had a very intense dream about fighting and being frustrated. Remembered very vaguely. Woke up feeling very intense, hot, and scared. Felt very angry and frustrated more because I cannot remember much.
21 F 03: XX: XX
I had a strange dream during the afternoon when I took a nap. I dreamt I was fighting with one of my good friends. He and I argued and we were physically fighting with one another. Not sure what we were fighting about but we seemed really angry at each other. I woke up tense and perspiring. My face and neck was wet and the pillow was wet. I was shocked and worried. Not sure what the dream meant. Cannot believe I was fighting with my good friend. For the rest of the day I kept thinking about that dream. It left me with an unsettled uneasy feeling.
27 M 17: XX: XX
The previous day’s dream is still on my mind. Still see flashes of the dream, gives me goose bumps.
27 M 18: XX: XX
Had a lot of dreams but night I couldn't understand but I was being pursued by people preventing me to reach my destination and trying to kill me but I ran away and fought back and destroyed them.
2nd dream I was helping 2 patients with cancer of brain and Alzheimer's. I took them to the homoeopathic clinic but a doctor there and Dr. Jabu just sent them away and didn't help them, at the same time thieves stole my TV and belongings and things in my kids’ room at gunpoint but police caught them and things were recovered.
30 F 03: XX: XX
4.3.21.10 Partner
This morning I had a beautiful dream and I just didn’t want to get up from my dream. It was like a fairytale dream that came true in real life, like, I can just pick up my dreamer (partner) and hold him so tight and never let go of him. Just to stay here in my life and in my son’s life as well forever.
06 F 08: XX: XX
Woke up with the strangest dream! Dee (partner) left me for a gay-guy!
09 F 01: XX: XX
Dreamt of somebody that I should’ve been close with but never noticed that he was interested and it seemed so natural that we were together and it was like now - meaning in this time….
14 F 34: XX: XX
I had a dream about my ex-girlfriend but it was not a wet dream.
25 M 08: XX: XX
4.3.21.11 Pursued
Had a lot of dreams but night I couldn't understand but I was being pursued by people preventing me to reach my destination and trying to kill me but I ran away and fought back and destroyed them.
2nd dream I was helping 2 patients with cancer of brain and Alzheimer's. I took them to the homoeopathic clinic but a doctor there and Dr. Jabu just sent them away and didn't help them, at the same time thieves stole my TV and belongings and things in my kids’ room at gunpoint but police caught them and things were recovered.
30 F 03: XX: XX
4.3.21.12 TV shows
I had a dream about me being in a TV show. It was quite a funny dream.
25 M 18: XX: XX
4.3.21.13 Rash on the body
Had a dream last night that I had this weird rash on my body/arms/face and that I needed to show it to my GP.
14 F 19: XX: XX
4.3.21.14 Real
My dreams was so real in the morning that I couldn’t move my body. It felt so real that I couldn’t even cough, like I was being trapped.
06 F 17: XX: XX
4.3.21.15 Religious
Crazy dreams. Dreamt I went for pilgrimage and there was like good protecting and fighting for me against the evil. Just weird.
14 F 35: XX: XX
4.3.21.16 Unremembered / Vague
Dreams was there but was also waking up regularly and tossing in the night.
06 F 06: XX: XX
I had a dream or it was a nightmare, but I don’t remember what it was about.
07 M 45: XX: XX
Again I had a dream but I can’t remember the details.
07 M 46: XX: XX
I no longer dream!
09 F 10: XX: XX
Can’t remember my dreams.
23 F 24: XX: XX
4.3.22 FEVER
Increase in temperature.
01 F 10: XX: XX
I fill so hot yet I want to go and sit on the sun.
07 M 06: XX: XX
I still have the fever but I have stop coughing.
22 F 00: XX: XX
I think have a fever.
22 F 01: XX: XX
I am feeling very much cold and it seem like I'm going to have a fever.
22 F 23: XX: XX
I was feeling slightly feverish. Had to put a jersey on. My forehead and neck was warm maybe because of these mouth sores.
27 M 21: XX: XX
Today I feel more feverish, the face and neck and body as well is hot. Hotter than yesterday. Think I’m getting a fever.
27 M 22: XX: XX
My temperature is a little lower today. Not as hot as the previous day.
27 M 23: XX: XX
4.3.23 PERSPIRATION
I sweat a lot especially in my feet! The odor recently has been bad! 09 F 19: XX: XX
Don’t know if it’s just the weather but I am feeling hot and sweaty. 15 F 03: XX: XX
Feeling extremely hot, sticky, sweaty - all round.
15 F 04: XX: XX
A lot of perspiration last night while sleeping.
17 M 02: XX: XX
Perspiration again during sleep.
17 M 03: XX: XX
Perspiration while sleeping.
17 M 04: XX: XX
Perspiring a lot. Hot flushes.
21 F 27: XX: XX
I am at the library for research it's 10am, yet my feet smell sour smell already, this is the second time in the last week that I've noticed the smell. I normally do not have smelly feet ever. I have dry skin and never sweat on my feet, I hardly sweat at all I am a cold blooded, I sweat only for a short while on the face after a lot exercise or moving fast, or panic. This is definitely not me. I don't like it, I hate for my smells they make me think of germs. Now I have to wash all my shoes.
30 F 07: XX: XX
4.3.24 SKIN
4.3.24.1 Skin abscess
And another abscess on my rear end.
14 F 14: XX: XX
I have an abscess on my left side torso- on my panty line. This is uncomfortable.
14 F 21: XX: XX
Damn it -Another damn abscess!!!
14 F 24: XX: XX
I have another abscess on my bum!!! Really irritable with this because sitting and moving is just irritating.
14 F 32: XX: XX
4.3.24.2 Skin brightened
I also noticed that my skin has brightened up a bit and I am also losing a bit of weight since on this remedy and I have a lot of energy since then.
06 F 04: XX: XX
My skin has gone light since I have been on the remedy.
06 F 19: XX: XX
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4.3.24.3 Skin dry
Skin peelling off on the palm of left hand accompanied by itchiness.
01 F 06: XX: XX
My skin is so painful after walking in the sun for about two hours.
07 M 14: XX: XX
My skin feels so dry right now.
07 M 37: XX: XX
My lower body was itching when I went to bed, so I slept late again.
07 M 38: XX: XX
I think I have a skin rash or something, my skin is so dry.
07 M 46: XX: XX
I noticed my skin is peeling! I was in panic mode for the entire day.
09 F 06: XX: XX
My skin is still peeling, my mother says it could be the weather but then I'm not sure.
09 F 07: XX: XX
My skin is clear though and has no pimple.
09 F 16: XX: XX
Skin felt dry and was very dry. I had to moisturise all the time. Skin became very flakily.
23 F 15: XX: XX
Skin was very dry from the day before. I continued to moisturise and washed my face often.
23 F 16: XX: XX
4.3.24.4 Skin fever sores
Evening- Damn!!! Fever sore.
14 F 03: XX: XX
Damn! Full blown fever sore on bottom lip on the right corner. Abscess on the upper left thigh.
14 F 04: XX: XX
Damn this fever sore. My fever sore is smiling at everybody and not popping and going away.
14 F 05: XX: XX
This damn fever sore is irritating me. The sore on the side of my tongue has gone.
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14 F 06: XX: XX
Oh God - I’m getting like a sore on my tongue!! What is going on? Discovered another abscess in my nether regions! Oh God!!
14 F 07: XX: XX
This damn fever sore is taking too long to dry up-going away too slowly.
14 F 08: XX: XX
4.3.24.5 Skin inflammation
My skin is so painful after walking in the sun for about two hours.
07 M 14: XX: XX
Doesn’t seem like this pimple on the left nostril wants to come up. Will wait and see. This nose is irritating. No pimple but my left nostril is like inflamed at the bottom corner and is sore.
14 F 19: XX: XX
4.3.24.6 Skin itchy
My lower body was itching when I went to bed, so I slept late again.
07 M 38: XX: XX
4.3.24.7 Skin peeling
Skin peeling off on the palm of left hand accompanied by itchiness.
01 F 06: XX: XX
I noticed my skin is peeling! I was in panic mode for the entire day.
09 F 06: XX: XX
My skin is still peeling, my mother says it could be the weather but then I'm not sure.
09 F 07: XX: XX
4.3.24.8 Pimples
I have a new symptom that I am having which is pimples on my side of my face, also on my upper lips and on my chin as well. It is a bit itchy.
06 F 07: XX: XX
My skin feels tighter and not oily and there is fine pimples on my face which I can feel when I touch my skin.
06 F 08: XX: XX
My skin is clear though and has no pimple.
09 F 16: XX: XX
Only my left nostril is irritating I have a small pustule pimple at the corner of my left nostril. Popped it but the whole area is sore. These abscesses don’t seem to get ripe. Just appears and pains just to get noticed and then seem to go dormant.
14 F 16: XX: XX
Feels like an acne pimple.
14 F 17: XX: XX
Woke up with an inflamed pimple on the left bottom corner of my nostril. Like an abscess of sorts. Oozing pus and very sore. Tried to press out what I could but now it’s crusty.
14 F 20: XX: XX
Did notice the development of pimples, thought it was the normal odd pimple, but I know suspect that maybe it’s not, because it’s more than the normal odd pimple. It’s 5 to be exact. 15 F 16: XX: XX
4.3.24.9 Rash - arms / finger / neck
Rash on base of right middle finger. Also on back of neck. Consistant with sun rash-fine and itchy.
04 F 02: XX: XX
Rash on arms, neck and right middle finger.
04 F 03: XX: XX
Rash on arms and finger seems to be healing. Rash on neck still persistent.
04 F 05: XX: XX
Rash on neck getting dry. Not so itchy.
04 F 07: XX: XX
Rash seems to be healing.
04 F 08: XX: XX
I think I have a skin rash or something, my skin is so dry.
07 M 46: XX: XX
4.3.25 GENERALS
4.3.25.1 Bathing
After bathing I felt a little better, and went straight to bed.
07 M 07: XX: XX
4.3.25.2 Energy
4.3.25.2.1 Increased energy
I feel that I have more energy in me than before, like there is a different side of me. I don’t feel alone in this world, like there is hope for me, someone is out there for me.
06 F 01: XX: XX
This morning when I got of bed for the first time I was not tired. I was full of energy and was on the go.
08 F 02: XX: XX
Today I was full of energy not like every other day. I’m always tired. Today I was not.
08 F 20: XX: XX
Today I had a good day. I was not tired and I was full of energy and was on the go.
08 F 28: XX: XX
Energy level good.
17 M 06: XX: XX
I was very happy since I did very well in my Eco paper 2. And I had lot of energy, and was very hyper.
22 F 38: XX: XX
I was feeling refreshed and full of energy. I went to work full of power. I worked to the maximum and came home.
25 M 33: XX: XX
I have noticed that I am able to accomplish my tasks given to me more easily. I’m not drained out as before. My energy level is higher than before and I can focus more on my work. I am happy and excited about this. I have so much energy.
27 M 04: XX: XX
Feeling energetic, very energetic this morning.
27 M 05: XX: XX
Felt good and energised when I work up this morning. The sleep did me good.
27 M 14: XX: XX
4.3.25.2.2 Decreased Energy
Feeling lazy and want to sleep throughout the day.
01 F 08: XX: XX
Tired and feeling weak throughout the day.
01 F 09: XX: XX
I feel tired throughout the day. I feel sleepy all the time (NS).
01 F 25: XX: XX
I was so tired I felt sleep while I was studying and wake up at 10:00 at night I couldn’t get up I was so tired.
03 F 01: XX: XX
I was tired. I slept by one time I arrived.
03 F 04: XX: XX
I was so tired I also slept very early than usually, but it not a serious flu it will pass.
03 F 17: XX: XX
I was more tired I felt like sleeping nonstop.
03 F 19: XX: XX
I’m a bit tired.
07 M 14: XX: XX
I am so tired right now. I need to rest but after I’ve ate I’m doing well now physically, everything is back to normal.
07 M 21: XX: XX
Today I was feeling so tired and I was feeling so drained out. As the day went by I was feeling okay. When I got up this morning my body was feeling tight and was tired. But when I had a hot bath I felt a bit relieved but I was still feeling tired.
08 F 25: XX: XX
This morning when I woke up out of bed I was feeling so tired? My body felt like someone hit me.
08 F 32: XX: XX
This morning I couldn’t get out of bed. I was feeling so tired and sleepy.
08 F 35: XX: XX
I was feeling weak and restless because it was hot and when I feel restless I don’t want to do anything.I woke up like a zombie I feel sluggish and tired!
09 F 08: XX: XX
Had to fetch my friend from the airport with my boyfriend, had a good time but I was extremely exhausted by 3pm.
09 F 12: XX: XX
I didn't get my usual headache I only experience tiredness.
09 F 14: XX: XX
Today! I had no energy at all.
09 F 20: XX: XX
I’m so tired! I think that I’ve been overworking myself lately.
09 F 11: XX: XX
I was feeling weak and restless because it was hot and when I feel restless I don’t want to do anything.
10 F 12: XX: XX
I was just tired. My body felt like tight and heavy.
10 F 16: XX: XX
I was feeling so tired like I didn’t want to do anything. It felt like a rock.
10 F 22: XX: XX
I was so tired. My body felt heavy. I felt like I didn’t want to do anything.
10 F 30: XX: XX
Feeling sleepy, a glass of water didn't help.
13 M 03: 10: 00
Got really weak around midday and feeling shaky. Eating did not help immediately.
14 F 05: XX: XX
Do I have to go to work!! Just feeling like a blob. Dragged myself around the entire day. Crashed early…..
14 F 40: XX: XX
I woke up in the morning feeling so tired and pain in the whole body. I slept the whole day.
15 F 07: XX: XX
I do feel very tired and I want to sleep.
22 F 00: XX: XX
I feel like going to sleep the whole day.
22 F 05: XX: XX
I feel very tired.
22 F 06: XX: XX
I feel very tired and just want to sleep the whole day.
22 F 11: XX: XX
And I'm very tired and weak.
22 F 12: XX: XX
I was very happy since I did very well in my Eco paper 2. And I had lot of energy, and was very hyper.
22 F 38: XX: XX
A bit drained towards the afternoon but continued to work but at a slower pace.
27 M 27: XX: XX
4.3.25.3 Food and drinks
4.3.25.3.1 Beef / vegetable
4.3.25.3.1.1 Aversion to beef / vegetable
I am vomiting after eating fried beef with vegetable.
01 F 04: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.2 Tomatoes
4.3.25.3.2.1 Aversion to tomatoes
I couldn't even finish my Greek salad, for some reason tomatoes taste awful! 09 F 05: XX: XX
I love chilies and like completely hate tomatoes.
09 F 10: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3 Cravings
4.3.25.3.3.1 Cake / Sweet
I feel like eating cake but did not. It was my monthly time that’s why I like to eat sweet things but I did not get my monthly and I only feel for sweet things.
10 F 34: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.2 Chocolate cake
I felt like eating chocolate cake. After eating the cake I was satisfied. 08 F 08: XX: XX
I was feeling to eat chocolate cake but I did not eat it.
10 F 01: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.3 Chocolate / Chocolate mousse
I am craving for chocolate mousse and dark chocolate. I was also very hungry. After eating my chocolate mousse I felt like I am in heaven. It was what I had wanted for a very long time.
06 F 01: XX: XX
As the day went by around 10:45am I felt like having chocolate mousse. After having chocolate mousse I went for seconds then I was satisfied.
08 F 10: XX: XX
As the day went by I felt like having chocolate and sour things. I had a chocolate and sour figs and felt better again. I had my sweet and sour stuffs and was satisfied.
08 F 23: XX: XX
I was feeling to eat chocolate but did not eat it. I like to eat chocolates when it’s cold.
10 F 07: XX: XX
I was feeling to eat chocolate but I never eat it. My craving for chocolate is because it is that time of the month.
10 F 26: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.4 Chicken and roti / chicken
I wanted chicken and roti but they gave me mutton which I don’t like much. I so wanted the white Easter egg that they have in a tray but now they don’t have any at all only the normal Easter eggs.
06 F 35: XX: XX
Bought my doggy bag filled with “hot” wings for supper.
09 F 12: XX: XX
I was feeling to eat Nando’s. I did not eat it.
10 F 02: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.5 Chillies
I have a weird craving for chilies and I'm not even a “chilies” fan.
09 F 04: XX: XX
I feel like eating a lot of meat with aged chili sauce (7pm); I ate 3 pieces of chicken dipped in “aged chilies sauce”.
09 F 11: XX: XX
My appetite is improving though I'm still craving for hot and spicy food.
09 F 16: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.6 Coke
I was feeling for coke but did not drink it.
10 F 02: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.7 Fishcake
I was craving to eat fishcake but did not eat it.
10 F 03: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.8 Herbs and roti
Today I felt like having herbs and roti. When I got home my mum made the very same thing and I enjoyed it. I even had a second roti but at least I was satisfied after I had it.
08 F 12: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.9 Ice-cream
I felt like having a king cone ice-cream.
08 F 13: XX: XX
Yesterday I felt like having a king cone ice-cream so today I had it but I had to have two then I was satisfied.
08 F 14: XX: XX
As the day went by I felt like having an ice-cream blue berry cheese cake. As it got towards evening I felt to have the ice-cream again so I had it. I was not satisfied the first time I had the ice-cream during the day so I had more towards the evening then I was satisfied.
08 F 19: XX: XX
As the day went by I felt like having ice-cream and I did have it but late at night. I had three cones and was over satisfied.I had my favorite ice-cream blue berry cheese cake.
08 F 24: XX: XX
As the day went by I felt like eating ice-cream.
08 F 28: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.10 Junk food
Just ate junk food the whole day, chips and chocolates.
23 F 06: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.11 Milkshake - banana flavor
I felt like having a banana milkshake but I couldn’t have it because I didn’t have it at home around that time so I had to stay without it but I could taste it in my mouth.
08 F 14: XX: XX
Yesterday I felt like having banana milkshake. So today I had it and it felt so nice. After a long time I had a banana milkshake.
08 F 15: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.12 Mutton curry / Meat
I feel like eating a lot of meat with aged chili sauce (7pm); I ate 3 pieces of chicken dipped in “aged chilies sauce”.
09 F 11: XX: XX
I feel like eating mutton curry but did not eat it.
10 F 10: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.13 Spicy / Hot
My appetite is improving though I'm still craving for hot and spicy food.
09 F 16: XX: XX
4.3.25.3.3.14 Sour
As the day went by I felt like having chocolate and sour things. I had a chocolate and sour figs and felt better again. I had my sweet and sour stuffs and was satisfied.
08 F 23: XX: XX
4.3.25.4 General muscle pains / soreness
4.3.25.4.1 Body pain
I am so sick, I feel pains everywhere.
07 M 07: XX: XX
Right now my body has pains.
07 M 36: XX: XX
My body was paining and I felt tired.
08 F 12: XX: XX
When I got up this morning my body was feeling tight and tired but when I had a hot bath I felt a bit relieved but I was still feeling tired and drained out.
08 F 25: XX: XX
And my child bearing hips are killing me especially the lower back. Went to bed with my beanie to ease the pain.
14 F 20: XX: XX
Really feeling exhausted this morning. Body is aching as well. Went back to bed after breakfast.
14 F 24: XX: XX
The body ached so much. I told my friend to massage my head and neck and the body. Felt sleepy after that and slept and did not even eat my supper.
27 M 10: XX: XX
Normal day, just a bit tired. Feeling aches in the body. I felt better after sleeping and was a bit more relaxed.
27 M 19: XX: XX
4.3.25.4.2 Pain - left
I have started with a side pain on my left side of my body, that is on the rib cage, that is so bad, it’s like the pain doesn’t want to go away from me. The pain this time is sharper. It’s always like a poking pain and I can’t stand it now. My side still had that bad pain, like something was killing me inside. It was like a knife poking me repeatedly and only after a minute.
06 F 01: XX: XX
This morning I couldn’t get out of bed. I was feeling so tired and sleepy. As I was going to work my left side started to cramp.
08 F 35: XX: XX
My side was paining and the pain was coming and going at 13:00pm and went away at 17:00pm.The pain was mild, like something poking me. When I sleep on my left side its worse. The pain was in the afternoon.
10 F 05: XX: XX
My left side was paining in the morning. The pain was that sharp pain, it was like someone hitting my side. The pain was worse when I sleep on my left side and a mild pain.
10 F 25: XX: XX
But my left hip feels sore when walking. Think carrying the 2 year old blob caused that. Don’t know how I’m going to last 1 week with him.
14 F 11: XX: XX
Oh God - my left side hip is sore. My whole body is aching today but I don’t know where.
14 F 12: XX: XX
4.3.25.4.3 Pain - joints
Felt every joint in the body pain. No pain after I got out of bed
19 F 05: XX: XX
Body very sore not sure why but joints are sore.
21 F 28: XX: XX
4.3.25.4.4 Pain - sensation as If hit by bus / person
My body started to pain around 7:00pm as if someone hit me.
08 F 08: XX: XX
Aaah!! Feel like I’ve been hit by a bus. My body is aching and my shoulder blades are buggered. I’m thinking because I slept with the aircon on last night…..
14 F 07: XX: XX
4.3.25.4.5 Influenza
Today I couldn’t even wake up I was so sick. My voice wasn’t well.
03 F 19: XX: XX
Fluish, sore throat, fever and hot flushes.
21 F 29: XX: XX
4.3.25.5 Weather
4.3.25.5.1 Sensitive to the cold
Felt very cold even though the temperature was high.
01 F 26: XX: XX
I feel like sitting on the sun for the whole day.
07 M 05: XX: XX
Today I'm feeling colder then usually.
22 F 27: XX: XX
So nice and cold today. No hot sun.
14 F 19: XX: XX
Don’t know if it’s just the weather (the weather is extremely hot and humid) but I am feeling hot and sweaty.
15 F 03: XX: XX
4.3.25.5.2 Warm / hot water ameliorates
After bathing I felt a little better, and went straight to bed.
07 M 07: XX: XX
In the morning I woke up in the kitchen to drink some warm water to moderate my headache. After that I went back to bed.
16 F 12: XX: XX
4.3.25.6 Weight loss
I feel that I have lost weight from my wrist line, and a bit on my stomach area, because my pants are gone loose. So I am so excited about that and feel proud as well.
06 F 19: XX: XX
But strangely, I feel like I lost weight. My clothes are looser.
27 M 08: XX: XX
4.3.25.7 Weariness
4.3.25.7.1Tired / Drained out
Today I couldn’t even wake up I was so sick. My voice wasn’t well.
03 F 19: XX: XX
Feeling a little tired today.
04 F 12: XX: XX
Feeling a bit tired and hungry.
04 F 18: XX: XX
Feeling very tired and lethargic today. Maybe because menstrual cycle is close.
04 F 19: XX: XX
Was tired again today.
04 F 20: XX: XX
Another sluggish day but no period yet.
04 F 21: XX: XX
It is the Easter weekend that has started and I am so tired. Work has been so busy that I couldn’t get of my leg.
06 F 30: XX: XX
I am so sick, I feel pains everywhere.
07 M 07: XX: XX
I am so tired of studying yet I feel like I need to study more.
07 M 18: XX: XX
Right now my body has pains.
07 M 36: XX: XX
I only slept for few hours, my body is sore.
07 M 48: XX: XX
As the day progressed I started getting tired.
08 F 06: XX: XX
As the day went by I started getting tired.
08 F 09: XX: XX
Today I was feeling so tired. My body was paining with the tiredness.
08 F 12: XX: XX
Today I was feeling a bit tired and lazy.
08 F 18: XX: XX
Today I was feeling so tired and I was feeling so drained out. As the day went by I was feeling okay. When I got up this morning my body was feeling tight and was tired. But when I had a hot bath I felt a bit relieved but I was still feeling tired.
08 F 25: XX: XX
Today I was not as tired as every other day.
08 F 26: XX: XX
This morning when I woke up and got out of bed I was feeling so tired? My body felt like someone hit me.
08 F 32: XX: XX
As the day went by I started getting tired. I was feeling hot and found myself drinking a lot of water. I was busy the entire day so that made me feel tired.
08 F 33: XX: XX
This morning I couldn’t get out of bed. I was feeling so tired and sleepy.
08 F 35: XX: XX
I was feeling tired.
10 F 01: XX: XX
Made snacks for my dad and son as everyone was drained for the funeral day we had.
14 F 03: XX: XX
Tiring day. Just went to bed and crashed.
14 F 09: XX: XX
Woke up pretty late today at 9:30am.Probably buggered from yesterday. Really can’t keep up with my 2 year old nephew.
14 F 10: XX: XX
Woke up tired. Still tired in the afternoon.
15 F 12: XX: XX
I was tired in the morning.
25 M 02: XX: XX
Worked hard today and I was tired.
25 M 04: XX: XX
My body is so tired.
25 M 09: XX: XX
I did not eat as I was feeling tired.
25 M 35: XX: XX
Felt tired at night and went to bed.
27 M 08: XX: XX
I’m tired. We had a busy day at work. Exhausted.
27 M 13: XX: XX
I am tired. We were busy at work. Felt better after a hot bath. Did not feel like eating and went straight to bed.
27 M 16: XX: XX
I’m tired after a hard day’s work. Felt better after I had a bath and had something to eat.
27 M 25: XX: XX
4.3.25.7.2 Tired / Irritable / Grumpy
Woke up tired and grumpy(by now you should realise I’m definitely not a morning person, nor do I sleep well).
15 F 11: XX: XX
Woke up tired. Irritable.
15 F 28: XX: XX
Woke up tired. Irritated, frustrated, stressed!!! HATE LIFE!!!
15 F 29: XX: XX
4.3.25.7.3 Tired / Occupation
The entire day I was feeling tired and could not work to my full potential.
25 M 13: XX: XX
My day was weary as I could not perform to my maximum level at work.
25 M 32: XX: XX
4.3.25.7.4 Tired / Relaxed
Because of yesterday’s tiredness I just relaxed at home. Enjoyed the day. Felt very at ease.
21 F 17: XX: XX
4.3.25.7.5 Tired / Restless
As the day went by I started feeling tired and restless so I went and slept for a while. When I got up I felt fine.
08 F 16: XX: XX
I was feeling so tired and restless today. My entire body was paining.
08 F 23: XX: XX
Woke up tired from a restless night. Scratchy throat from nasal drip. Still tired and going to nap. Woke up feeling rested, throat scratchy.
15 F 02: XX: XX
4.3.25.7.6 Restless / Weakness
I was feeling weak and restless because it was hot and when I feel restless I don’t want to do anything.
10 F 12: XX: XX
Got really weak around midday and feeling shaky. Eating did not help immediately.
14 F 05: XX: XX
4.3.25.7.7 Tired / Sleepy
I was so tired I felt sleep while I was studying and wake up at 10:00 at night I couldn’t get up I was so tired.
03 F 01: XX: XX
I am so tired, like I can fall off to sleep right now and I don’t want to do anything.
06 F 11: XX: XX
Just like tired and I want to close my eyes and sleep.
06 F 13: XX: XX
I feel very tired in the morning, like I just don’t want to get up from bed anymore. I just want to lay in bed, and just be lazy all day.
06 F 14: XX: XX
I was just tired a lot and sleepy.
06 F 25: XX: XX
I am so tired and sleepy plus my legs are on fire because of walking so much.
06 F 31: XX: XX
I am so tired and sleepy. Just want to sit and relax for the whole day.
06 F 33: XX: XX
I am so tired that I want to sleep and I did but not the sleep that I had wanted. So now, I am so irritated and moody.
06 F 34: XX: XX
This morning when I got out of bed I felt so tired and as the day went by I started feeling sleepy.
08 F 01: XX: XX
Really feeling exhausted this morning. Body is aching as well. I went back to bed after breakfast. Woke up for lunch and went back to bed again. Oh my God - sleeping too much. Woke up at 4:30pm and lazed in front of the TV and then the lights go out at 8pm.No need to stay awake now.
14 F 24: XX: XX
I think I over slept. I was feeling too tired.
25 M 05: XX: XX
I was a bit tired as I slept late last night.
25 M 11: XX: XX
I felt a bit tired. I slept in my transport to work.
25 M 26: XX: XX
I was feeling very tired. I slept from 3pm to 5:30pm.
25 M 31: XX: XX
I was tired to wake out of bed. My whole body was tired. I slept in the car on my way to work.
25 M 32: XX: XX
Went to sleep early at night and did not even feel like eating. Did not have supper.
27 M 19: XX: XX
I was a little tired when I reached home. Was too lazy to even cook. Just had a bath and slept. I did not have much of an appetite. I just didn’t feel hungry.
27 M 31: XX: XX
4.3.25.7.8 Tired / Tight / Heavy
I was just tired. My body felt like tight and heavy. 10 F 16: XX: XX
I was feeling so tired like I didn’t want to do anything. It felt like a rock. 10 F 22: XX: XX
I was so tired. My body felt heavy. I felt like I didn’t want to do anything. 10 F 30: XX: XX
Do I have to go to work!! Just feeling like a blob. Dragged myself around the entire day. Crashed early…..
14 F 40: XX: XX

DISCUSSION OF THE RESULTS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The principle aim of this chapter is the discussion of the data of this research study. The themes and prominent symptoms arising from the proving were discussed in a narrative approach. The amalgamation of the incoherent fundamental components of the proving was essential so that a clear, definitive pictorial understanding of the remedy Acacia xanthophloea 30CH can be established. The ultimate deep and discerning mental and physical themes that emerged throughout the proving study will be reflected upon. A subsequent comparison of the resultant symptomatology to the African traditional medicinal uses of Acacia xanthophloea was conducted.

It was hypothesised that Acacia xanthophloea 30CH would yield distinctly observable signs and symptoms in healthy provers. The second hypothesis was that the proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH would amplify the symptom portrait and the therapeutic dimension of the remedy by correlating the symptoms produced with the African traditional medical uses of Acacia xanthophloea. All the information gathered from this research study did not contravene the hypotheses stated above and it is thus concluded that these hypotheses are admissible.

Sherr (1994) accentuated that the totality of symptoms must be deliberated upon “as if one person” and therefore the investigator attributed the proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH “as if one person”. This chapter ventures to consolidate the individual symptomatology into an extensive, all-inclusive, unified symptom depiction of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH which is therefore advantageous for future clinical indications.

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5.1.1 THE TOTAL NUMBER OF RUBRICS
The proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH produced a total of 795 rubrics, 12 of which were newly formulated rubrics. There were712 Grade 1 rubrics,61 Grade 2 rubrics and 7 Grade 3 rubrics. The majority of rubrics were represented in the Mind, Head, Extremities, Sleep, Eye, Dreams and Generals sections of the repertory (Table 5.1).

Table5.1: The number of rubrics in each section and the total number of rubrics utilised

SECTION

NUMBER OF RUBRIC

MIND

80

VERTIGO

5

HEAD

86

EYE

36

EAR

12

NOSE

20

FACE

3

MOUTH

31

TEETH

5

THROAT

17

NECK

15

STOMACH

57

ABDOMEN

2

RECTUM

15

STOOL

9

BLADDER

8

FEMALE GENITALIA / SEX

35

CHEST

21

BACK

36

EXTREMITIES

98

SLEEP

52

DREAMS

31

FEVER

10

PERSPIRATION

7

SKIN

12

GENERALS

92

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5.2 ABBREVIATION OF THE REMEDY NAME
An abbreviation of the Latin name of a substance can be defined as a root. If there is another substances present with the same root then additional letters are added to differentiate it from other remedies (Schroyens, 2004).

Arising from this research study, the abbreviation of the remedy Acacia xanthophloea 30CH will be: Acacia-x.

5.3 SYMPTOMS AND THEMES
5.3.1 Mind
On conclusion of this research proving, 80 rubrics appear in the Mind section of the repertory. There seems to be a variety of themes that arose on the mental (thoughts) and emotional levels of the provers in this proving. An abundance of prominent mental themes were presented by the provers, presenting with contradictions. These contradictory themes are distinctly portrayed in the following examples:

• Mind - Anger, Mind - Irritability vs.Mind - Tranquility
• Mind -Cheerful vs Mind- Depression
• Mind - Concentration vs Mind - Confusion
• Mind- Connection vs Mind - Disconnection

These symptoms described by the provers can be subdivided even further into two groups according to the polarities exhibited in Table 5.2.

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Table5.2: Grouping of the symptom polarities

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

• Anger
• Cheerful / Happy
• Antisocial / Aversion to company
• Concentration
• Anxiety / Anticipation
• Family / Fun / Entertainment
• Depression
• Hope
• Disconnected / Detached / Unfeeling
• Refreshed
• Fears
• Religion / Prayer / Peace
• Finances
• Forsaken feeling
• Forgetful
• Indecisive
• Irritability
• Lazy
• Mood swings
• Occupation
• Restlessness
• Time
• Stress
• Tranquillity / Relaxation

5.3.1.1 Anger
The theme anger was depicted by many provers although the cause of this emotion was diverse. When the provers got angry the intensity of their anger was exceptionally great and they got angry very quickly.

The anger experienced by Prover 03 occurred as a result of disputes with her brother (03 F 06: XX: XX) and her best friend (03 F 47: XX: XX). Prover 03 mentioned that “I also got angry to,” and when her brother had taken her cell phone away the intensityof her anger increased and she stated that “And I am so angry very angry” (03 F 06: XX: XX).Prover 03 also displayed anger when she fought with her best friend, “I was so angry and he was busy shouting at me” (03 F 47: XX: XX).

The anger described by prover 07 was as a result of a fight with his partner (07 M 27: XX: XX).This is illustrative of issues within their relationship, “I had a fight with my partner, and right now I am so angry at her (07 M 27: XX: XX). When prover 07 computer screen was problematic then he displayed his anger,“I am so angry right now” (07 M 35: XX: XX).

Prover 09 experienced bouts of intense anger without any distinct reason (09 F 01: 1:30pm). “I’m super angry funny thing is I don’t even know why!” (09 F 01: 1:30pm).

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Prover 11 stated “Woke up mad and angry today” (11 F 02: XX: XX) and revealed her anger, “Why am I furious, is that why won’t he understand, we’re all human beings we can’t all be better” (11 F 02: XX: XX). Later prover 11 wrote, “Later in the day, there was this guy who made nasty comments about me, but at least I put him in his place, now he knows to never mess with me” (11 F 07: XX: XX).

Prover 30 showed anger towards her children because the house was not clean, “Though I’m in a rush to go to school, can’t go and leave a dirty house, it’s so dirty I feel like strangling the kids” (30 F 08: XX: XX). This prover also had a disagreement with her half-sister and exhibited the magnitude of her anger, “I was so angry, I just burst out” (30 F 10: XX: XX) and “I was so angry and I spoke my mind” (30 F 10: XX: XX).

5.3.1.2 Antisocial / Aversion to company
Five provers indicated the desire to be alone,away from people, noise, talking and making conversation. These provers did not want to socialise as well and just wanted their own space to be in their own world which ameliorated their symptoms. This remedy would be beneficial to individuals who feel that they are in their own world, desire to be alone, get annoyed easily at little things and don’t want to talk much.

The following statements were made by the provers: Prover 01 “Can't stand being around people and noise, feel annoyed and irritated by talking and socializing. This is new (NS) since I am used to being around people and making conversation most of the time” (01 F 14: XX: XX), “Hate being around people” (01 F 15: XX: XX), “Have noticed a change in social interactions, I have become less talkative and outgoing. Feel bored and want to be alone most of the time (US)” (01 F 25: XX: XX). Prover 06 “My social interaction with people is gone down as well, just like I don’t want to talk to people about things” (06 F 16: XX: XX).Prover 09 “I wasn't in a social mood at all so I shut my phone off so I could get some alone time!” (09 F 02: XX: XX), “Today I just wish I lived in my own planet! I just want to be alone, I'm not in a social mood and my siblings were complaining a lot!” (09 F 03: XX: XX), “My family got back and I went to my room for some “me” time; just me thinking and staring into space. I don't even remember what I think about when I'm alone!” (09 F 08: XX: XX), “My friends pop in

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to check on me and I just chased them away! I'm seriously not in the mood to socialise” (09 F 11: XX: XX).There was a polar change in the personality of some provers with those who used to socialise now preferring to be alone. Prover 11 “I feel so much pressure, little things are starting to annoy. I feel like I need my own space, where it is quiet and peaceful so I can plan ahead and strategise” (11 F 04: XX: XX). Prover 22 “But today I'm not really in the mood of talking to anyone. And I just need my space (22 F 24: XX: XX), “And I did not feel like being with people, I just wanted to be by myself” (22 F 35: XX: XX).

5.3.1.3 Anxiety / Anticipation
The theme of anxiety concerning her research progress was evident in Prover 30, “Anxious today meeting my supervisor to discuss research progress - feel that I don't have enough information to ask enough questions before she goes on leave, so had to go to library early to do more work” (30 F 08: XX: XX). So the anxiety was of anticipation before an event and the feeling of having to prepare before the event was present. The thought of not preparing adequately for a situation and the need to over compensate by doing more is evident in the prover.

5.3.1.4 Cheerful and Happy
There was an upliftment in the mood of these provers and a sense of happiness in general.

Two provers, Prover 06 and Prover 27 both denoted a positive personality on the days mentioned in this theme. Prover 06 elaborated on her increased energy levels and immense happiness while in the company of her son, “Yesterday I was playing with my son. I had a lot of energy since then and I am much happier, playing a lot with him and he didn’t let me do anything” (06 F 04: XX: XX). Prover 27 had a positive attitude towards work and found he was able to concentrate effectively and he was happy when spending time with family. Prover 27 detailed about being content, “My energy level is higher than before and I can focus more on my work. I am happy and excited about this” (27 M 04: XX: XX), “Thinking all happy thoughts and everything seems to be going my way today (27 M 05: XX: XX), “Spent the day

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with my family today. It was great spending time with the important people in my life. It has been such a long time since we spent quality moments together. I love special moments like this” (27 M 26: XX: XX), “I was happy at the end of the day to go home and rest and relax” (27 M 27: XX: XX), “We are always doing things for others or make others happy. Today was about making myself happy - being careful and enjoying the moment” (27 M 33: XX: XX), “I was happy and content with myself. Feeling of satisfaction with my achievements. The boss even complimented me.” (27 M 34: XX: XX).

The cheerfulness was amplified by increased energy and confidence. The ability to perform important activities like spending time with family and relaxing also increased the sense of happiness.

5.3.1.5 Concentration
Noticeable alterations in concentration levels were reported during the proving. Some provers were averse to studying while others presented a decrease in concentration and focus. During the proving the provers were feeling lethargic and did not want to do anything while some provers lost their focus because their minds were preoccupied, or they were in pain or they were hungry.

Prover 01 stated that it was, “Difficult in studying” (01 F:09: XX: XX), “Feeling lazy to study or attend lectures just want to eat and sleep” (01 F:11: XX: XX), “Have been studying less and really don't feel like being on campus or doing assignment. This is unusual since I am always determined to work hard and excel in studies” (01 F:17: XX: XX).Prover 03 documented that, “I was so tired I felt sleep while I was studying and woke up at 10:00 at night I couldn’t get up I was so tired” (03F:01: XX:

XX).Prover 07 remarked, “I am so tired of studying yet I feel like I need to study

more” (07 M: 18: XX: XX). Prover 22 explains the reasons for her inability to

concentrate, “In the morning while in school I could not even concentrate since I had not eaten in the morning” (22 F32: XX: XX) and Prover 25 found difficulty

concentrating on work while in pain, “I sat at my place and stuck the pain but could not concentrate on my work. I worked to a minimum today” (25 M 20: XX: XX) and Prover 30 also found a lack of concentration in church because her mind was preoccupied with her research study, “It was hard concentrating in church, my mind

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was on research, about the future, busy planning it, it took a lot of prayer, focus to switch off and concentrate on the present-worship, praise and prayed to God” (30 F 11: XX: XX).

5.3.1.6 Depression
The theme of depression resulted because the provers were alone, with some seeking comfort or it was due to a separation from family. One prover displayed sadness because she felt sorry for her friend. Another prover’s depression arose from the anniversary of his father death day.

The depression experienced by Prover 06 was as a result of the pain her friend had gone through. In general, the depression experienced by provers was ameliorated by company. Prover 06 felt sad and remarked that if she had to see her friend then that would make her cry (06 F 22: XX: XX). The depression documented by Prover 09 stemmed from a desire to be alone, seeking time alone to think and the thought of leaving her family hurt and depressed her so much that she cried the whole day in bed. Prover 09 felt irritated with people especially her friends and found comfort with a chocolate. “I still feel depressed and in need of some alone time to think!” (09 F 04: XX: XX), “I have long trip back to Durban tomorrow but I'm not excited I feel so depressed; the thought of leaving my family hurt me! I spent the whole day crying and in bed!” (09 F 09: XX: XX), “I spent the whole day crying and wanting to be alone” (09 F: 19: XX: XX), “People just irritate me! Especially mates! Went to my room felt depressed grabbed a Kit Kat (chocolate) and fell off to sleep now” (09 F 20: XX: XX). Prover 11 displayed slight depression but no explanation was provided for this emotion, “Feeling a bit depressed today” (11 F 03: XX: XX).The depression experienced by Prover 21 arose from a feeling of being down, lost and alone with the resultant sadness, “Sad, lost and alone.Feeling down” (21 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 23 encountered slight depression and needed to be comforted by an individual holding her, “Feeling a bit down. Needed someone to just hold me” (23 F 06: XX: XX).

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this day. The prover could not focus on his work and left work early. The prover was ameliorated by the company of his cousin and being at the sea where he let a bouquet of flowers into the sea. Prover 25 described his heart as being sore and that his body did not feel like doing much on this day. ”I was feeling depressed this day. My dad’s death day - memories from that exact day ten years ago flashed back. My mind is unsettled. Thoughts of life run through my mind today. I went to work but could not perform to my full potential. I took half day leave and came home. My cousin took me to La Mercy beach where I let a bouquet of flowers into the sea. My heart was sore today. My mind was down. My body was in no mood to do much” (25 M 07: XX: XX).

5.3.1.7 Disconnected / Detached / Unfeeling
The theme of disconnection, detachment and unfeeling was evident during the proving and was observed on the mental and emotional planes. The prover displayed disconnection and detachment in her relationship with members of her family and the issues they faced in life.

This unfeeling was described by Prover 10 as “I don’t feel anything” (10 F 18: XX: XX). Prover 30 portrayed a disconnection with members of her family and their issues in life. She decided not to get involved in her sister’s and brother-in-law’s problems because she felt that it was their problems and not her’s. Although she got irritated while her sister was screaming at her, she remained detached. Previously Prover 30 used to adopt a serious nature but presently these issues do not bother her. She was elated with her new attitude.“At first I was irritated, then I got detached, she went on for 1 hour full and I wasn't bothered. I like the new me. I used to take things seriously now I'm not bothered life is not all about me. Her anger is her issue not mines” (30F 05: XX: XX). Prover 30 had become so disconnected recently because she was occupied with research in her own world. She exhibited no empathy and did not consider attending a funeral until her mother arrived at her home. Prover 30 then made an attempt to focus on her visitors and the funeral leaving her research aside for later. Her detachment was even more pronounced when she did not help at the funeral which was unlike her. She would normally assist in any manner possible even with cash. Prover 30 did feel guilty with her new

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approach.“I've been so disconnected lately, I have no empathy, I didn't even want to go to the funeral” (30F 10: XX: XX) and “I didn't even help at the funeral. That was so unlike me” (30 F 10: XX: XX).

5.3.1.8 Family / Fun / Entertainment
Family is a dominant theme in this proving. A varied number of provers displayed the importance of family, the joy and happiness it brings to an individual when they spend quality time with their loved ones.

During Prover 11’s hectic daily schedule she gets preoccupied and forgets to smile and have fun. Prover 11 failed to appreciate the people and the world around her.Prover 11 shows her excitement towards the family trip to visit her grandma in Verulam whom she has not seen in months.“I took a trip today with my family to visit our grandma in Verulam. It was so much fun; I’ve never been this excited in my life because I’ve not seen her for about months now. I needed this to happen, I mean I’ve been so busy with school work lately I’ve forgotten how it’s like to smile, have fun and appreciate people and things around you” (11F 00: XX: XX).

5.3.1.9 Fears
The theme of fear was presented by a few provers who detailed their fears as a result of being alone, fear of the unknown, the feeling that something bad was going to happen, the fear of failure of an examination and the fear that her son would leave her for his father. The fears displayed by the provers were fears relating to the future.

Prover 06 reveals her fears of the future. In the instance of her child’s father coming back into his life and her son taking the decision to live with his father and leaving his mum. Prover 06 is adamant that she would not allow this to happen as she has been taking care of him since birth. Presently, the father does not want to be a part of his life, “But I fear that later in life that when he grows up and realise that his father isn’t here and comes around later in life, my baby would leave me for his father in life but I wouldn’t let that happen” (06 F 05: XX: XX).

Prover 06 and Prover 30 both denoted fears that something bad was going to occur. Prover 06 indicated having a gut feeling which resulted in her not eating supper. “I

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was afraid of something like a gut feeling that was so bad” (06 F 07: XX: XX). As a result of her fears Prover 06 detailed poor sleep patterns. “I had that strange fear in myself that something is going to happen” (06 F 11: XX: XX) and “Still have a bit of fear, don’t know why but there’s still something that I am afraid of, will only know the day what my fear is off” (06 F 24: XX: XX). Prover 30 described her feelings of being afraid that something bad was going to take place. This was evident by her heart palpitations and pounding heart beat, “left a feeling that something bad is about to happen whether to you or love one - I prayed” (30 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 21 reported fears of being alone and the unknown. “Had fear - being alone” (21 F 21: XX: XX) and “Fear - of the unknown” (21 F 35: XX: XX). Prover 22 displayed fears regarding the outcome of an examination she had written. She is afraid that she might have failed the paper because there were certain aspects of the paper that was unfamiliar to her. She did not study those areas and they appeared in her paper. Prover 22 lost her ability to eat as a result of her fears, “I’m scared that I failed the paper since there were things that I did not know. And I cannot even eat” (22 F 26: XX: XX).

5.3.1.10 Finances
Both provers revealed deep thoughts concerning their children, family responsibilities and financial pressure.

Prover 06’s thinking was more focused on saving money monthly so that she could provide efficiently for her son without any shortfall. Her desire is to cater for all his academic studies adequately. In this way she would like to prove to him that she is doing her best that is possible for him, “I have started saving money every month” (06 F 05: XX: XX) and “my baby wouldn’t have to run short of anything in his life for school” (06 F 05: XX: XX).

Prover 21 demonstrated concerns about her children arising from financial constraints. Her finances were unstable and this stressed her because of her family responsibilities, “Stressed - of being financially unstable, seeing to the kids” (21 F 08: XX: XX).

5.3.1.11 Forsaken feeling
The feeling of being abandoned by loved one’s is transparent and results in a forsaken feeling. The themes of an absent father and spouse were evident in Prover 06. This further emphasises a central theme in this proving which is family and the love associated with family.

Prover 06 describes her regret that her child’s father does not want to be actively involved in his life, “My only regret is that his father doesn’t want to be a part of his life” (06 F 09: XX: XX) and she expressed her sadness at the thought that her son has not experienced the emotion of calling someone dad, “he doesn’t know what a father is like for him just to call dad” (06 F 18: XX: XX). Prover 09 experienced a forsaken feeling, a feeling of being alone and abandoned. All she had was a chocolate to comfort her, “I feel so alone and abandoned! I have nothing but Kit Kat (chocolate) to comfort me!” (09 F:11: XX: XX).

5.3.1.12 Forgetful
The prover demonstrated his frustration at his decreased concentration, focus and memory. The prover displayed poor memory and could not recall the work he had studied.Prover 07 revealed his frustration which was due to him forgetting his work that he studied. He was studying for a prolonged period but found it difficult to remember his work, “I’m a bit frustrated I’ve been studying for so long and I still forget other things” (07 M 24: XX: XX).

5.3.1.13 Hope
The prover expressed her joy and excitement at the possibility of a prospective partner.Prover 06 displayed an optimistic attitude indicating that she was hopeful that there was a partner out there for her. She no longer felt alone in the world, “I don’t feel alone in this world, like there is hope for me, and someone is out there for me” (06 F 01: XX: XX).

5.3.1.14 Indecisive
Doubts were displayed regarding decision making. The prover lacked confidence about the decisions she makes and therefore she has two minds irrespective of whether she is making a big or small decision.

Prover 11 illustrates doubtfulness and an inability to make decisions, “Even small things make me think „what if?’” and “If you don’t, you might be doing or taking a wrong decision” (11 F 01: XX: XX).

5.3.1.15 Irritability
The theme of irritability is extremely marked in this proving. Numerous provers demonstrated irritability towards friends, people, talking, socializing, and waking up in the morning irritable, noise, sleeplessness, hunger and children. The irritability displayed was huge towards people and on waking in the morning.

Prover 01 was annoyed and displayed her irritation when talking or socializing, “Feel annoyed and irritated by talking and socializing” (01 F14: XX: XX). Prover 09 showed his irritation towards people and in particular his friends, “People just irritate me! Especially mates!” (09 F 20: XX: XX). Prover 14 was impatient and irritable, “Really irritable today. Impatient” (14 F 04: XX:XX). Prover 14 experienced irritability without a cause, “Irritable for no reason” (14 F 05: XX: XX) and also found herself having bouts of irritability in the morning,“A bit irritated this morning” (14 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 14 reported irritability in the evening due to the children making noise, “Finding the boys very irritating this evening. They need to pipe down” (14 F 21: XX: XX).

Prover 15 was irritable on waking, “Woke up extremely irritable” (15 F 01: XX: XX) and displayed a very pessimistic attitude, “Extremely irritable, de-motivated, trapped and angry” (15 F 13: XX: XX). Prover 15 experienced irritability as a result of sleeplessness,” irritated and crabby” (15 F 24: XX: XX). Prover 15 irritability was quiet distinct, “Irritated, frustrated, stressed!!! Hate life!!!” (15 F 29: XX: XX). Prover 15 experienced extreme frustration with people in general. She found it difficult to understand how people take pleasure in ruining another person’s day, “Finding
myself extremely frustrated with people in general” (15 F 33: XX: XX). Prover 21 revealed that she “was very upset, irritated, angry and frustrated” (21 F 12: XX: XX) and with her irritability she experienced restlessness, “Restless-irritable” (21 F 31: XX: XX). Prover 30 portrayed her irritability in the evening because she was hungry and there was no electricity, “irritable in the evening, no electricity and I am hungry” (30 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 30 displayed her irritability when her sleep was disturbed by her daughter who switched on the lights and started to fight with her younger brother, “switch on light, that irritating and fights with his younger brother” (30 F 08: XX: XX).

5.3.1.16 Lazy
Many provers documented the theme of being lazy. Laziness was dominant in the morning and was ameliorated by being busy.

The provers were either feeling lazy to the extent that they did not want to do anything or hear to what people had to say,“I felt very lazy, didn’t feel like doing anything or to hear anything people had to say” (06 F 22: XX: XX). Prover 8 demonstrated laziness with tiredness, “I was feeling a bit tired and lazy” (08 F 18:XX: XX). Prover 08 reported a lazy feeling to get out of bed in the morning but being occupied with work ameliorated her symptom, “This morning I was feeling so lazy to get out of bed and go to work but being busy at work I got out of that laziness” (08 F 19: XX: XX).Prover 14 also exhibited laziness in the morning, “Had a late morning lazing around” (14 F 17: XX: XX). Prover 15 revealed optimum laziness, “Complete laziness” (15 F 15: XX: XX) and “Morning was lazy” (15 F 18: XX: XX). Prover 25 experienced the lazy feeling and remained at home the entire day and watched movies, “I was feeling very lazy” (25 M 16: XX: XX).

5.3.1.17 Moods swings
This is a distinguished theme among many provers. Mood swings were noted in the morning, night, accompanied by an aversion to company and resulted because of disputes with a partner. Mood was aggravated by headache, sleep and people. In some cases the mood swings were accompanied by irritability and both these themes were aggravated by people and occurred in the morning.It is also noteworthy that one prover experienced an improvement in their moods.

Prover 06 stated that, “Maybe the mood swings is taking effect already” (06 F 01: XX: XX) and after taking the third dose of the proving remedy she experienced a mood swing that caused her to be averse to people including her son, “I had a mood swing, like I didn’t wanted to be around any one even my son” (06 F 02: XX: XX). Prover 06 mood swings advanced to an unbearable state in the morning and she did not feel like herself, “my mood swings started again and I could not handle it, it’s like I wanted to just hang them upside down or just shut them” (06 F 03: XX: XX). Prior to coming to work Prover 06 experienced a mood swing and anger but the origin of her emotion is unknown, “I was a bit moody and angry don’t know why!” (06 F 05: XX: XX). Prover 06 encountered moodiness in the morning, “Just moody from this morning” (06 F 10: XX: XX) and experienced worse mood swings at night to the extent that she could not stand anyone at home, “But towards the night I had very bad mood swings, couldn’t stand any one at home” (06 F 21: XX: XX). Although Prover 06 was tired and had wanted to sleep she did not accomplish the type of sleep she had required so that resulted in her being irritated and moody. “I am so tired that I want to sleep and I did but not the sleep that I wanted, so irritated and moody” (06 F 34: XX: XX).

Prover 07 showed a swing in his moods when he had a quarrel with his partner, “I am not feeling good emotionally” (07 M 45: XX: XX). Prover 09 mind was preoccupied with a lot running through it that she did not feel like going to church, “I wasn't even in the mood for church!” (09 F02: XX: XX). Prover 09 was feeling happy after seeing her partner but the presence of a sharp headache was aggravating her moods, “sharp headache was messing with my mood again” (09 F 05: XX: XX) and she continued to have mood swings, “I still have my mood swings” (09 F 15: XX: XX).

Prover 14 noticed that her mood swings were ameliorated and she does not get worked up as rapidly as previously, “I don’t get worked up so quickly it seems” (14 F 22: XX: XX) and experienced visible improvement in her moods with increased energy.“I’m damn chirpy today. Can’t stop bouncing around” (14 F 25: XX: XX) and

“Again I feel like I’m hopping skipping and dancing around” ( 14 F 27: XX: XX). Prover 15 mood swings were the result of frustration with people in general and in particular those that were hypocrites, “I HATE PEOPLE- HYPOCRITES, their claim at being religious, generous, kind is all false” (15 F 33: XX: XX).

5.3.1.18 Occupation
Some provers displayed an active focused mind and were industrious at work while one was sad because she had to go back to work. There were a few provers who revealed decreased concentration in their work and they could not work to the best of their ability.

Prover 06 revealed an alteration in her mood at work, “I didn’t feel for anything today at work” (06 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 14 coped effectively with her workload, “Managed quite well today with the workflow” (14 F 01: XX: XX). Prover 15 displayed sadness at going back to work: “So sad it’s back to work” (15 F 19: XX: XX). All she wanted to do was stay in bed.

Prover 25 fingers hurt because of the fast touch typing as he was industrious at work,“I was working hard today” (25 M 02: XX: XX) and(25 M 08: XX: XX). He worked with much effort but was hungry. Prover 25’s performance at work was decreased,“I went to work and worked slow today” (25 M 09: XX: XX).Prover 25 felt tired and this hindered his performance at work, “I was feeling tired and could not work to my full potential” (25 M 13: XX: XX) and due to the workload he was feeling tired and fell asleep in the car on his way home, “I had a lot of work to do today” (25 M 15: XX: XX).Prover 25 experienced increased concentration and focus with work. He worked to his maximum potential,“I went to work full of power. I worked to the maximum and came home” (25 M 33: XX: XX).

Prover 27 noticed that he was able to accomplish his tasks easily and he was not drained out as previously, “I have noticed that I am able to accomplish my tasks given to me more easily. I’m not drained out as before” (27 M 04: XX: XX).

5.3.1.19 Refreshed
The feeling of being refreshed was increased in the morning as described by provers. Prover 25 was feeling refreshed and did not sleep in the car on the way to work like he normally did. On his day off Prover 25 rested alot therefore he woke up feeling refreshed. The prover also refreshed himself by washing his face with cold water when he felt sleepy or tired.

Prover 25 stated that, “I felt fresh” (25 M 22: XX: XX) and woke up refreshed, “I awoke fresh today at 9am” (25 M 23: XX: XX).

5.3.1.20 Religion / Prayer / Peace
The theme of prayer, god, worship, preaching, religion and peace are noteworthy in this proving. A positive attitude was displayed by the provers towards prayer and their relationship with God. Prover 16 felt spiritually uplifted and connected to a higher power which she was excited about and remarked that she was going to preach about God in appreciation for all he has done for her and her family. Prover 30 was concerned that her spirituality had declined so she had decided to fast and pray so it can be improved.

Prover 16 describes her excitement about going to church, praising God and preaching about him for all that he has done for her family and herself. “I am going to church with excitement. I am going to praise God today not just to praise only but to preach about him for the things he has done for me and my family. I love Sundays.” (16 F 38: XX: XX). Prover 30 is concerned about her spirituality declining and has decided to concentrate on prayer and fasting or else she feels she would not have peace in her life, “my relationship with God is suffering. I need to go back to serious prayer, fasting and reading the bible-otherwise my peace is gone” (30 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 30 spirituality improved and she was confident that everything would end up perfectly the way God intended it to be. She mentioned that her eyes in the physical and spiritual worlds were opened.“I'm so much at peace and my spiritual and physical eyes are opened,” and “I can see God working everything perfectly in my life and assuring me I need not worry” (30 F 07: XX: XX).

5.3.1.21 Restlessness
The theme of restlessness is remarkable in this proving. The restlessness experienced by most of the provers except Prover 10 occurred at night. Prover 10 encountered restlessness associated with weakness due to the heat and felt lethargic.A few provers exhibited disturbed sleep associated with restlessness. One prover displayed restlessness because his examinations were near and another prover’s restlessness was without cause. Even though the prover went to bed early he still experienced restlessness. Another prover’s sleep was continuously interrupted and was accompanied by restlessness.

Prover 07 revealed his restlessness because examinations were approaching soon, “I’m a bit restless my exams are close” (07 M 18: XX: XX) and he also experienced disturbed sleep with restlessness. “I did not sleep very well, I’m not sure why but I was so restless” (07 M 36: XX: XX). Prover 09 displayed restlessness throughout the night even though he went to bed early, “I was restless throughout the whole night” (09 F: 02: XX: XX). Prover 10 felt restless and did not want to do anything. Her desire was to be alone. “I was feeling so restless and I did not want to do anything. I wanted to be alone” (10 F 04: XX: XX). Prover 10 was feeling weak and restless due to the heat and did not want to engage in anything. “I was feeling weak and restless because it was hot and when I feel restless I just don’t want to do anything (10 F 12:XX: XX). Prover 21 revealed restlessness due to her sleep being interrupted. “Restless - didn’t sleep well. I had interrupted sleep waking up every 2-3 hours” (21 F 14: XX: XX).

5.3.1.22 Stress
The theme of stress is a significant part of this proving as numerous provers exhibited symptoms of stress. The stress was with regard to time, examinations, work and performance. It was often described as tension, worry and anxiety by the provers. Provers experienced decreased hunger, headaches, irritability, sleeplessness and tiredness.

Prover 07 reveals her tension related to her final examination. “I’m stressed tomorrow I’m writing my final exam” (07 M 28: XX: XX) and she was anxious after her final examination which caused her to sleep late. “I’m a bit stressed about yesterday’s exam, I even slept late” (07 M 30: XX: XX). Prover 11 stated that, “I’ve been worrying a lot lately, it’s not me” (11F 01: XX: XX). Prover 21 stress was relieved by a hot shower, “Stressed and had a hot shower” (21 F 16: XX: XX) and she was sad, fearful and lonely, “Stressed, sad, lonely and have fear again” (21 F 26: XX: XX). Prover 21 was tense, stressed about being alone and experienced sadness with the stress because life has become a bit too overwhelming. “Tense” (21 F 27: XX: XX) “Stressed of being alone” (21 F 32: XX: XX)“Stressed and sad because life in general is just a bit too much right now” (21 F 35: XX: XX).

Prover 22 showed signs of stress because there was only one week before commencement of examinations. Prover 22 exhibited decreased appetite with this stress.“And I have stress since we only have one more week before we start exams. And I'm not eating as much since of the stress” (22 F 05: XX: XX). Prover 22 produced a headache as a result of the stress and she could not sleep. “Today I can't even eat since tomorrow I'm starting my exam. I feel very stress, my headache is worse and it is because of the stress that I have” (22 F 17: XX: XX). Prover 22 indicated stress and tiredness because she was late for her examination but she was able to complete the paper. She only ate an apple due to the stress which shows that her appetite was decreased with the stress. “Today I'm stressed and tired, since I was late for my exams” and“And I only ate an apple because of the stress” (22 F 18: XX: XX). Prover 22 was afraid that she might fail her examination. She only ate in the morning and had an intense headache. “And I'm so stress that I will fail the paper” (22 F 25: XX: XX). Prover 25 was stressed because he had a month deadline and the results were being assessed. “I felt stressed today” (25 M 06: XX: XX). Prover 25 had to put in extra hard work and therefore he was stressed.“I was stressed today” (25 M 11: XX: XX). Prover 30 showed her irritability and stress in the evening when there was no electricity and the prover was hungry. She had not eaten since morning. “I am feeling very stressed and irritable in the evening” (30 F 08: XX: XX).

5.3.1.23 Time
Time was a prominent theme in this proving and the provers were unsure about themselves. It was either that they were too slow or time was passing too quickly that they could not complete their work.

Prover 06 stated that, “It’s like time isn’t going fast, like time itself has stopped. Why is it taking so long to go faster than any other time?” (06 F 01: XX: XX). The doubts about whether time is passing too quickly or that the prover felt that they were too slow is striking in this proving. Prover 06 felt time was going slowly, “I feel that time is too slow today” (06 F 01: XX: XX). Prover 14 was struggling to keep up with work and she was contemplating as to whether she was too slow or if time was moving too fast.“Can’t seem to keep up with today. Either I’m too slow or the day is too fast” (14 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 25 was feeling sluggish and his motion was slow.“Today I awoke feeling sluggish. I was doing things slowly” (25 M 27: XX: XX). Prover 27 exhibited a slower motion at work, “continued to work but at a slower pace” (27 M 27: XX: XX).

5.3.1.24 Tranquility / Relaxation
Several provers experienced a sense of relaxation and calmness with contentment. The provers seemed in a happier social mood. Some provers also felt a mental calmness after their examination.

Many provers documented a calm, relaxed and happy atmosphere. As Prover 07 went to bed she experienced “feeling relaxed and happy” (07 M 15: XX: XX) and“I feel relaxed and calm” (07 M 25: XX: XX). Prover 09 woke up in a relaxed mood but was uncertain as to why she felt this way. “Woke up in a „Bob Marley’ kind of relaxed mood, I honestly don't know why I feel like this” (09 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 09 was calmer after jogging along the beach with her partner: “I was much calmer; I guess the ocean calms” (09 F 22: XX: XX). Prover 09 stated that different people and different sceneries created a calm and soothing feeling as if all is good, “the different scenery and different people brings that calm soothing feeling of „everything is good’” (11F:01: XX: XX).

Prover 11 further emphasised the relaxed feeling and she was in a good mood after having a very long sleep. “You know that feeling that’s like „relax’; I’m feeling it” (11F 05: XX: XX). Prover 22 was feeling a bit relaxed after a tiring week and there was no examination. “Today I feel a bit relaxed” (22 F 17: XX: XX).Prover 30 enjoyed a relaxing day with her kids. She did not harbour any guilt about pushing all other issues aside and focusing on her children only. Prover 30 did not stress but on the contrary felt very blessed. “I spend the day relaxing with my family (my kids)” (30F 02: XX: XX). Prover 30 slept for most of the day so that she could relax, “Slept half of the day, just to relax myself” (30F 02: XX: XX). Prover 30 normally cannot stand a dirty house and she would scream at her kids. She cannot concentrate if the house is dirty but since on the proving she simply tells her children to neaten up and she relaxes with them.“I gently tell the kids to tidy up and just relax with them” (30 F 05: XX: XX).

5.3.2 Vertigo
The symptoms of vertigo and spatial imbalance were reported as lightheadedness, dizziness, weakness, tiredness as it occurred in a few provers.

Prover 01 stated that, “Feel tired, weak and dizzy most of the day” (01 F 17: XX: XX) and “I am feeling dizzy and feeling weak throughout the day. (NS)” (01 F 25: XX: XX). Prover 16 experienced dizziness, tiredness and pain which caused him to remain in bed the whole day. He demonstrated confusion with regards to his body functioning. Prover 16 noted, “I feel tired, pain, dizzy; I stayed in my bed the whole day. I don’t know what going on in my body” (16 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 08 documented, “Around 11:10 I felt very lightheaded and weak for that moment. I felt that way for like 10 minutes” (08 F 03: XX: XX), “This morning I was feeling so lightheaded and I felt like throwing up” (08 F 08: XX: XX) and “This morning I felt like throwing up and was feeling a bit weak. I felt so hot and dizzy at the same time” (08 F 17: XX: XX).

5.3.3 Head
A large number of provers documented symptoms that affected the head. The provers exhibited varied pain sensations associated with the reported symptoms. The described areas of pain on the head ranged from the frontal, left side, occipital, side, right side, temples and vertex.

Provers depicted their head pain from a dull sensation(01 F:04: XX: XX, 01 F 05: XX: XX, 01 F 06: XX: XX, 01 F 17: XX: XX),(19 F 13: XX: XX),(30 F 01: XX: XX),(14 F 04: XX: XX), “Headache, dull ache like a cap” (15 F 03: XX: XX) to a pounding sensation (22F 42: XX: XX ) to a lancinating sensation (25 M 24: XX: XX) to a throbbing sensation (25 M 28: XX: XX),(01 F 08: XX: XX, 01 F 13: XX: XX, 01 F 14: XX: XX, 01 F25: XX: XX, 01 F26: XX: XX), (04 F 18: XX: XX),(25 M 08: XX: XX,25 M 13: XX: XX),(27 M 10: XX: XX) to light-headedness (21 F 25: XX: XX) to pulsating (27 M 28: XX: XX), to a hammering sensation(21 F 05: XX: XX), to a stabbing sensation(30 F 02: XX: XX), lightning sensation (30 F 04: XX: XX, 30 F 23: XX: XX, 30 F 06: XX: XX, 30 F15: XX: XX),a spring headache(06 F 06: XX: XX) and a heaviness(25 M 02: XX: XX).

Prover 16 noted that her eyes were painful when she had a headache (16 F10: XX: XX). The headaches of Prover 22 were aggravated by closing her eyes and placing her head down. This made the headache more painful. Eating became impossible for her(22 F 02: XX: XX, 22 F 06: XX: XX, 22 F 39: XX: XX,22 F 33: XX: XX). Prover 22 experienced the worst headache that she has ever had and which began in the morning and was the same when she went to bed. She described the headache as“pounding so hard that even my eyes started become red. And I could not even eat because of the headache” (22 F42: XX: XX). Prover 07 reported having a headache because she was so hungry (07 M 21: XX: XX).

Pain in the frontal area was experienced by Prover 25(25 M 24: XX: XX, 25 M 35: XX: XX). The pain on the left side of the head was recorded by provers (03 F 15: XX: XX) and (08 F 01: XX: XX) and pain in the occipital area was documented by provers (14 F 10: XX: XX, 14 F 23: XX: XX),(16 F09: XX: XX, 16 F 12: XX: XX),(23 F 02: XX: XX),(25 M 28: XX: XX). Right side pain was detailed by provers (08 F 06: XX: XX, 08F 28: XX: XX, 08 F 31: XX: XX) and(14 F 04: XX: XX). Prover 08 noted a head pain on the side (08 F 33: XX: XX).No specific side was mentioned. The pain in the temple area was experienced by provers(21 F 05: XX: XX),(30 F 02: XX: XX, 30 F 04: XX: XX, 30 F 23: XX: XX, 30 F 06: XX: XX, 30 F 15: XX: XX). Pain on the vertex area was encountered by Prover 06 only (06 F 06: XX: XX). Head pain occurring in the morning was denoted by provers (08 F 34: XX: XX),(09 F 14: XX: XX),(14 F 16: XX: XX). Pain occurring at midday was illustrated by provers (10 F 14: XX: XX) and (23 F 27: XX: XX).

Prover 21 experienced light headedness due to her saltless fasting (21 F 25: XX: XX). Prover 06 presented a rare and peculiar symptom which was that her headaches were due to the rain, “It started to rain and I had a headache due to the rain” (06 F 32: XX: XX). The headache of Prover 09 was relieved by green tea (09 F 08: XX: XX) and the pain of Prover 25 was relieved by a cup of tea (25 M 09: XX: XX). Sleep ameliorated the headache in the following provers (09 F 05: XX: XX) and (14 F 30: XX: XX).

The aggravating factors include hunger, closing of the eyes, placing head down, loss of appetite, sun, exercise after, eating lunch, weather changes, night, noise, talking to someone or motion, fasting, light, walking, rain, thinking and smells.

The ameliorating factors include eating after, sleeping after, drinking water, exercise, closing the eyes, quietness, tea, green tea, hot bath, sleeping, bean bag, massage and lying in bed.

5.3.4 Eye
The symptoms of the eye were evident in numerous provers and formed a significant part of the proving.

Prover 01 displayed itchy eyes in the morning with redness and symptoms ameliorated by the afternoon (01 F 13: XX: XX). The itchiness in both eyes in the morning presented by Prover 01 was ameliorated in the evening (01 F 25: XX: XX). Prover 01 revealed itchy watery eyes in the morning (01 F 26: XX: XX). Prover 04 indicated red irritable eyes (04 F 02: XX: XX) and the right eye was red, swollen, extremely irritable with excessive sebaceous secretions (04 F 03: XX: XX,04 F 04:XX: XX). Prover 06 stated that, “My eyes I can feel like there is red inside like fire and full of sleep and heavy as well” (06 F 02: XX: XX) and “My eyes are heavy on the inside like there is something in there” (06 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 06 continued to report heavy eyes which were in need of sleep (06 F 07: XX: XX) and her left eye was very painful (06 F 14: XX: XX). Prover noted that she could not see clearly on a piece of paper, her eyes were burning like fire and they were heavy (06 F 34: XX: XX).

Prover 09 stated that, “My eyes get worse every day but I noticed something strange; my sinus has not affected me since I got back; usually they are very bad!” (09 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 09 recorded that her eyes hurt together with the left side of her head and stated that she would be better after sleeping (09 F 11: XX: XX). Prover 09 stated: “Woke up at around 6:30am this morning my eyes were killing me” (09 F 12: XX:XX). The eyes of Prover 09 hurt and were itchy but was not accompanied by her usual headache (09 F 16: XX: XX). At midday the eyes of Prover 10 had a mild pain with a burning sensation that created the desire to sleep. The aggravating factor could be the sun (10 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 13 experienced dry eyes which were not relieved by washing them with water. The ameliorating factor was placing ice cubes over the closed eyes (13 M 10: 07: 00). Prover 13 stated that“Dry eyes, ice cubes didn't work. I got back to bed, after 10 minutes it was gone” (13 M 13: 07: 33). Prover 13 documented itchy eyes (13 M 13: 00: 00) and “07:18am: achy red eyes. Feels like I could scratch them” (13 M 18: 07: 18). The ache in the eyes became worse and Prover 13 used two drops of water based cleaner on each eye (13 M 22: 16: 42).

Prover 14 experienced at midday a low grade constant pain in her right eye (14 F 05: XX: XX) and itchy eyes at midday (14 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 19 reported dry eyes (19 F 10: XX: XX). Prover 25 noted sore eyes (25 M 01: XX: XX) and eye strain with a poking sensation due to working on the computer at work the entire day (25 M 11: XX: XX). Prover 27 experienced itchiness of the right eye with redness which became worse with rubbing it and felt better when he closed his eyes or washed his face with cold water(27 M 09: XX: XX). Prover 27 displayed itchiness of the right eye with slight redness which was worse with rubbing of the eye and relieved by the afternoon (27 M 15: XX: XX.). Prover 30 felt her eyes sore with a sensation of drowsiness and stated that, “this soreness in the upper eyelids deep in the sockets it's new I'm not used to it” (30 F 09: XX: XX).

The ameliorating factors included; afternoon, evening, sleep, ice cubes, eye cleaner, closing the eyes, washing the face with cold water.

The aggravating factors included; morning, midday, sun, scratching, rubbing, and soapy water.

5.3.5 Ear
Pain in the ears was common in provers. Post nasal drip, itchiness, tooth pain and blocked ears accompanied the pain.

A sharp pain was evident in the left ear of Prover 01(01 F 08: XX: XX) and a sharp pain in both ears after walking for a while (01 F17: XX: XX). Prover 03 noted pain in her ears (03 F 19: XX: XX). Prover 08 experienced a pulling pain of the tooth on the right side accompanied by right ear pain. Prover 08 stated that, “My ears felt like there is something inside but nothing was there. I couldn’t hear nicely” (08 F 04: XX: XX).

Prover 15 described “A very dull ear ache around the back, middle, and inner ear. It’s very dull - don’t know what could be causing it, perhaps the nasal drip” (15 F 05: XX: XX). Prover 30 documented that the Eustachian tube and the right side palate of the right ear was itchy accompanied by left nostril congestion (30 F 03: XX: XX). Prover 30 displayed itchiness in the Eustachian tube of the left ear (30 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 30 explained that her ears “were blocked with swishing noise” which she was unaware of until she burped (30 F12: XX: XX).

5.3.6 Nose
There were a large number of symptoms documented in the nose section. Many provers experienced discharges, dryness, pimples, nasal drip, nasal blockage and sinusitis.

A discharge of the nose was evident in provers (04 F 05: XX: XX, 04 F 06: XX: XX, 04 F 07: XX: XX) and (07 M 48: XX: XX). Prover 22 reported that her sinuses flared up in the morning with a nasal discharge occurring later (22 F 00: XX: XX). Prover 22 noted that while blowing her nose in the morning blood was evident. This continued in the afternoon where blood was reported while blowing her nose and was accompanied by a headache (22 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 22 noted a nasal discharge (22 F 20: XX: XX). Prover 25 had a slight nasal discharge with mucus which cleared after blowing his nose (25 M 03: XX: XX, 25 M 19: XX: XX). Prover 06 recorded a very dry nose (06 F 02: XX: XX).

Prover 14 described a sore pustular pimple at the corner of her left nostril which did not ripen (14 F 16: XX: XX,14 F 19: XX: XX) and the left nostril with the pimple was irritating her (14 F 17: XX: XX,14 F 19: XX: XX). Prover 14 denoted that her left nostril at the bottom corner was inflamed and sore (14 F 19: XX: XX). Prover 14 stated that, “Woke up with an inflamed pimple on the left bottom corner of my nostril. Like an abscess of sorts. Oozing pus and very sore. Tried to press out what I could but now it’s crusty” (14 F 20: XX: XX).

A nasal drip was evident in Prover 15(15 F 04: XX: XX) which resulted in the flaring up of her sinuses. Nasal congestion and a sore raw throat was reported (15 F 05: XX: XX, 15 F 08: XX: XX). Nasal blockage was exceptional in provers (03 F 19: XX: XX), (07 M 03: XX: XX, 07 M 04: XX: XX, 07 M 05: XX: XX, 07 M 15: XX: XX, 07 M 47: XX: XX), (16 F 09: XX: XX),(19 F 13: XX: XX). Prover 16 displayed sneezing especially at night (16 F 09: XX: XX). Prover 22 experienced sinusitis with symptoms of itchiness of the eyes, nose and throat which are aggravated in the morning on waking and at night when going to bed (22 F 15: XX: XX). In the middle of the night Prover 22 reported that her sinusitis experienced was worse than the usual occurrence (22 F 27: XX: XX). Prover 22 noted flaring up of sinusitis in the morning associated with a blocked nose that cleared by midday but a small amount of blood was evident (22 F 28: XX: XX). Sinusitis was experienced in the morning by provers (22 F36: XX: XX, 22 F 38: XX: XX),(23 F 09: XX: XX,23 F 25: XX: XX).

5.3.7 Face
The feeling of numbness of the face was experienced by Prover 01 and Prover 09 felt ashamed and uncomfortable to go out in public because of the pimple eruptions on her face so she decided to stay at home in bed.

Prover 01 felt that her“face has just become numb” (01 F13: XX: XX). Prover 09 stated that she had “big, pus filled pimples on my face; I decided to stay in bed the whole day instead of going out” (09 F 14: XX: XX).

5.3.8 Mouth
Many provers experienced symptoms of the mouth. Prominent symptoms that occurred in the proving include dryness, thick sensation of the mouth, red sore gums, sensitive teeth and swollen lips.

The symptom of dryness of the mouth occurred in provers (01 F:20: XX: XX),(19 F 05: XX: XX),(21 F 14: XX: XX),(23 F 10: XX: XX),(27 M 12: XX: XX). Prover 06 felt her mouth was thick (06 F 34: XX: XX, 06 F 35: XX: XX). Prover 27 experienced sore gums with redness which was uncomfortable (27 M 19: XX: XX) and the white areas on the gum was bigger, more painful and sore to touch which burned when gargling with salt water(27 M 21: XX: XX, 27 M 22: XX: XX, 27 M 23: XX: XX). Prover 27 noticed that his gums were red and blood was evident while brushing (27 M20: XX: XX, 27 M 24: XX: XX).Prover 19 experienced sensitivity of her teeth when drinking liquids (19 F 10: XX: XX). Prover 30 felt pain in her frontal teeth (30 F 12: XX: XX) which was caused by the sight of rough granules of sugar. “Today as I'm doing the washing my teeth in the upper jaw (canines and incisors) are achingly painful at the sight on powder soap because of it’s rough texture. This also cause irritation which I feel at my temples and I am tense and clenching my jaw involuntary” (30 F 17: XX: XX). Prover 01 experienced, “Swelling on both lips with what appeared to be a rash. It was very itchy and felt very warm. Felt like I had sand on my lips (OS) occurred before in October 2008” (01 F 17: XX: XX).The swelling subsided but the rash and warmth were still present which was aggravated by placing something hot and very cold on it (01 F:18: XX: XX).

5.3.9 Tongue
The tongue symptomatology consists of a thick sensation of the tongue, dryness and the appearance of cracks in the middle and centre of the tongue. There was also the development of sores on the tongue.

Prover 06 felt her tongue was thick (06 F 02: XX: XX). Prover 14 reported a sore on her tongue (14 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 19 reported a dry tongue (19 F 05: XX: XX) and Prover 30 felt her tongue dry and “cracked right in the middle and centre” (30 F 11: XX: XX).

5.3.10 Throat
The symptomatology experienced in the throat section was significant. The complaints of the throat include dryness, itching, sore throat, pain, rawness and scratchy throat. Prover 01 stated that she hada sore dry throat only when she had a cold. Dryness of the throat was ameliorated by drinking cold water, ice cold water and the quantity of water intake was greatly increased. A rare and peculiar amelioration of a dry throat was strikingly significant in Prover 13. He found relief by ingesting some uncooked egg. The pain experienced in the throat was a gentle pain due to the cold weather. The dryness of the mouth was aggravated in the morning and at night mainly but was present throughout the day. The symptom of a raw sore throat was accompanied by either nasal congestion, flu like symptoms, fever or hot flushes. One prover displayed a scratchy throat as a result of a post nasal drip.

Prover 01displayed a dry itchy throat (01 F 10: XX: XX) and a dry sore throat when the prover had a cold (01 F 17: XX: XX). Prover 06 felt her throat was dry and itchy (06 F 01: XX: XX). A dry throat was experienced by provers (07 M 03: XX: XX, 07 M 04: XX: XX, 07M: 06: XX: XX, 07 M 49: XX: XX), (08 F 02: XX: XX) (25 M 12: XX: XX, 25 M 28: XX: XX). Prover 07 wished for cold water (07 M 06: XX: XX) and ice cold water (07 M 49: XX: XX) to relieve his dry throat. Prover 08 drank a lot of water to relieve her dry throat (08 F 02: XX: XX).Prover 13 reported: “12:00: dry throat, uncooked egg made a difference” (13 M 08: 12: 00). Prover 25 experienced a slight gentle pain in his throat which could be attributed to the cold weather (25 M 03: XX: XX). A very sore throat was noted by Prover 03(03 F17: XX: XX). Prover 15 states,“My nose feels stuffy and throat really raw and sore” (15 F 05: XX: XX,15 F 06: XX: XX, 15 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 21 demonstrated a sore throat with fever, hot flushes and fluish symptoms (21 F 29: XX: XX). Prover 15 described a scratchy throat from a nasal drip (15 F 02: XX: XX).

5.3.11 Stomach
Stomach related symptomatology produced by the provers was vast. Prover 06 revealed a changeable appetite (06 F 08: XX: XX). A decreased appetite was experienced by provers(01 F09: XX: XX, 01 F17: XX: XX), (06 F 03: XX:XX,06 F 18: XX:XX),(07 M 03: XX: XX),(09 F14: XX: XX),(14 F 22: XX: XX, 14 F 23: XX: XX), (21 F 11: XX: XX,21 F 21: XX: XX, 21 F 31: XX: XX), (22 F 01: XX: XX, 22 F 11: XX: XX), (25 M 01: XX: XX, 25 M 08: XX: XX,25 M 35: XX: XX), (27 M 16: XX: XX ,27 M 19: XX: XX, 27 M 31: XX: XX), (30 F 06: XX: XX). The symptom of increased appetite was visible in provers(01 F19: XX: XX),(03 F 01: XX: XX), (04 F 18: XX: XX, 04 F 20: XX: XX), “I am very hungry, like a lion that’s how hungry I am right now” (06 F 02: XX: XX,06 F 14: XX: XX,06 F 24: XX: XX, 06 F 34: XX: XX), (08 F 21: XX: XX),

(09 F 04: XX: XX, 09 F 19: XX: XX,(14 F 21: XX: XX), (15 F 05: XX: XX), (17 F 06:

XX: XX), (19 F 05: XX: XX), (21 F 01: XX: XX, 21 F 02: XX: XX), (22 F 38: XX: XX),

(27 M 08: XX: XX), (30 F 03: XX: XX).

Bloating was exhibited by provers (04 F 20: XX: XX) and (30 F 10: XX: XX). Prover 25 displayed bloating after drinking water (25 M 06: XX: XX) and after having a glass of milk (25 M 08: XX: XX). Bloating was also displayed in Prover 25 after eating mutton curry (25 M 30: XX: XX). Constipation was experienced by provers (09 F 02: XX: XX) and (19 F 05: XX: XX).

Prover 07 felt pains in his stomach followed by diarrhoea (07 M 12: XX: XX). Prover 19 noted eructation’s which were due to eating cabbage (19 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 07 experienced heartburn before sleeping (07 M 05: XX: XX) and after eating fried chips (07 M 11: XX: XX).

Prover 06 described her stomach “in a rumble state, like it’s upside down inside out” (06 F 01: XX: XX) and recorded cramps in her stomach (06 F 02: XX: XX,06 F 35: XX: XX). Prover 06 reported an upset stomach after breakfast in the morning. She noted nausea, cramping and an inability to complete her lunch (06 F 07: XX: XX) and “stomach cramps so bad that inside of my stomach is like twisting inside because I am so hungry now” (06 F 09: XX: XX). Prover 07 documented that my “stomach is hurting now” (07M 02: XX: XX, 07 M 03: XX: XX). Prover 07 stated that his stomach hurt when he was hungry (07 M 05: XX: XX) and she would get cramps after visiting the toilet (07 M 07: XX: XX). Prover 07 reported disturbed sleep due to stomach complaints and noted eating bread only in the morning until she went to sleep(07 M 13: XX: XX).

Prover 09 described intense stomach cramps that “felt a “shearing” force in my stomach” and “I almost thought I was just a few steps away from death. #tears!!!” (09 F 00: XX: XX).Prover 27 experienced stomach cramps with discomfort and diarrhoea followed. The stomach complaints were worse after eating supper (27 M 07: XX: XX) and breakfast (27 M 08: XX: XX). Prover 19 experienced a pulling stomach pain at night. This mild pain was aggravated by eating late and ameliorated by ice water (10 F 31: XX: XX).

Prover 03 described an intermittent poking pain in the centre of her stomach (03 F 01: XX: XX).Prover 08 experienced a stomach pain with a poking sensation accompanied by lower back pain (08 F 29: XX: XX). Prover 10 documented a sharp stomach pain with the sensation as if “pins and needles” (10 F 09: XX: XX) and a stomach pain described as “someone hitting me on my tummy” (10 F 19: XX: XX). Prover 03 noted a sore stomach as a result of eating sausage which she had not eaten in a long time (03 F 36: XX: XX). Prover 07 encountered a stomach ache that ameliorated after eating (07 M 14: XX: XX). Prover 14 stated that her stomach “is feeling sore at the top under the diaphragm-feels like ulcers” (14 F 12: XX: XX, 14 F 13: XX: XX). Prover 03 reported a stabbing pain in the stomach (03 F 01: XX: XX). Prover 06 described “this strange feeling inside of my stomach, like all of my organs are twisted inside, and no food that want to stay in my stomach” (06 F 24: XX: XX). Prover 01 vomited “after eating fried beef with vegetable” (01 F 04: XX: XX).

Nausea was noted by Prover 01 after eating (01 F 05: XX: XX) and after eating white bread with peanut butter and chicken with mayonnaise (01 F: 07: XX: XX). Prover 01 recorded nausea with no appetite (01 F 13: XX: XX). Prover 07 felt like vomiting and stated that her “stomach is feeling funny” and which relieves after an hour or two (07 M 00: XX: XX, 07 M 03: XX: XX). The vomiting sensation continued in Prover 07 accompanied by heartburn and diarrhoea (07M 01: XX: XX) and now in addition the stomach hurt (07 M 02: XX: XX). Prover 07 felt like vomiting after drinking tea (07 M 49: XX: XX). Prover 22 felt the sensation to vomit in the morning (22 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 25 felt like vomiting after eating egg chutney for lunch. His symptoms were ameliorated by drinking a lot of water (25 M 26: XX: XX).

There were numerous increased thirst symptoms that were evident amongst the provers (01 F15: XX: XX, 01 F17: XX: XX), (04 F 18: XX: XX), (08 F 02: XX: XX, 08 F 21: XX: XX,08 F 33: XX: XX), (10 F 03: XX: XX), (13 M 02: XX: XX), (15 F 01:20:04), (19 F 05: XX: XX), (21 F 14: XX: XX), (22 F 21: XX: XX, 22 F 30: XX: XX), (25 M 01: XX: XX, 25 M 18: XX: XX), (27 M 12: XX: XX, 27 M 13: XX: XX), (30 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 01 exhibited extreme thirst with nausea and the sensation of vomiting, hunger and weakness throughout the day (01 F15: XX: XX). Prover 08 was drinking a lot of water because it was hot (08 F 33: XX: XX). Provers 19(19 F 05: XX: XX) and 22(22 F 30: XX: XX) felt very thirsty at night. Prover 21 was extremely thirsty the entire day and drank 3-4 litres of cold water from the fridge. She consumed it a glass at a time but drank the water very fast (21 F 14: XX: XX). Prover 30 was not in a good mood because although she was thirsty she had not been drinking a lot of water (30 F 06: XX: XX).

5.3.12 Abdomen
Some of the provers experienced bloating with a heavy and distended sensation of the abdominal area. The abdominal pain experienced by the provers had a cramping nature and a sensation of someone hitting the abdomen. Pains encountered by the provers were aggravated by eating. Constipation and diarrhoea were experienced by many provers.

Prover 11 detailed abdominal cramps upon waking (11F 06: XX: XX) and abdominal cramps that were not as severe (11 F 07: XX: XX).Prover 30 described her stomach as feeling “heavy and distended” (30 F10: XX: XX).

5.3.13 Stool
The symptoms affecting stool were varied in numerous provers. The provers experienced constipation with hard stools and difficulty during the time they go to the toilet. Some provers produced soft or offensive stools. Black and light brown stools were produced. Many provers experienced watery stools with stomach pains.

Prover 06 described her stool as, “my bowel is gone hard and very hard for me to go out during the time I go to the toilet” (06 F 24: XX: XX). Prover 25 documented that his“stools was hardish. A bit of constipation” (25 M01: XX: XX). Soft stools were recorded by provers (09 F 19: XX: XX) and (30 F 03: XX: XX). Prover 30 described her stools in the morning as “dark explosive, soft, urgent yet I can feel I'm not having diarrhoea, but I feel there is a lot in my stomach that needs to get out” (30 F 03: XX: XX). Black stools were produced by Prover 07(07 M 38: XX: XX) and Prover 25 produced stools that were light brown in colour (25 M 10: XX: XX). Prover 01 noted the need to urinate constantly (01 F14: XX: XX) and experienced “boweling

constantly with very watery stool and stomach pains. Loud noise makes it worse” (01 F 15: XX: XX). Watery stools were reported by provers (07 M 12: XX: XX), (22 F 27: XX: XX, 22 F 29: XX: XX), (25 M 01:03:30,25 M 03:02:00) and Prover 25

experienced“Runny and watery stools. My tummy emptied itself”(25 M 08: XX: XX, 25 M 24: XX: XX). Prover 09 produced watery pale stools after two weeks of difficulty passing stools (09 F 12: XX: XX).

5.3.14 Bladder
There was a sensation of fullness of the bladder with increased urination due to drinking large quantities of water. There was an increase in the frequency of urination. Burning urination and bladder infection were experienced by some provers. Dark yellow urine with stronger odour was noted by the provers. Pain and discomfort was experienced at the end of urination. A frothy appearance was visible at the beginning of urination.

Prover 10 experienced burning urination at the commencement of urination (10 F 28: XX: XX, 10 F 29:XX: XX). Prover 21 reported a slight bladder infection with a burning sensation, urine darker in colour, stronger smelling, discomfort and pain at the end of urination (21 F 28: XX: XX). The symptom of copious urination was plentiful amongst the provers (06 F 05: XX: XX,06 F 16: XX: XX, 06 F 19: XX: XX, 25 M 06: XX: XX), (25 M 22: XX: XX, 25 M 26: XX: XX), (27 M 12: XX: XX). Prover 25 and Prover 27 observed dark yellow urine colour (25 M 26: XX: XX, 25 M 03: XX: XX), (27 M 12: XX: XX). Prover 27 noted that his urine was stronger in smell and frothy in appearance at the initial stage (27 M 12: XX: XX).

5.3.15 Female genitalia / sex
The female genitalia/sex section of the repertory formed a significant part of this proving with numerous provers presenting an array of symptoms.

Prover 09 observed bleeding during sexual intercourse (09 F 17: XX: XX). Several provers observed a heavier menstrual blood flow during the proving. “Menstruation period heavier than usual, blood is very dark red almost brown and thicker than usual. Heavy flow throughout the day, changed pads five times today, usually use two or three in a day” (01 F 15: XX: XX). Prover 01 noted that the menstrual flow got worse as the day progressed (01 F 15: XX: XX). Prover 03 was relieved to reach the completion of her menstrual cycle (03 F 04: XX: XX) and recorded intense menstrual pain which resulted in disturbed sleep at night (03 F 47: XX: XX). Prover 06 observed scanty blood flow and the blood is light in colour (06 F 09: XX: XX). Prover 08 reported very heavy menstrual blood flow with stomach pain (08 F 24: XX: XX). Prover 09 stated that, “my menses are still very watery and heavy; I still have period pains and I'm dragging my right leg” (09 F 14: XX: XX). Prover 14 documented, “the flow of my menses seems more liquid and very fine clots unlike before” (14 F 05: XX: XX).

Prover 14 observed that, “Menses are not clotted much like before. Finer membrane things and seems more red than on the brown side” (14 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 06 penned that her menstruation is strong in odour accompanied by stomach pains and noticed that the blood is light in colour with less blood flow (06 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 09 stated that, “My period is paler today; less bloody; but I'm releasing a lot of discharge with small trace of blood. I am having hot flushes” (09 F 15: XX: XX). Prover 30 noted bright red colour of the blood during her menstruation with no clots or pain (30 F 11: XX: XX). Prover 08 craved for sweet and sour things to eat. She had chocolate and sour figs which satisfied her (08 F 23: XX: XX). During her menstrual cycle Prover 10 craved for chocolate (10 F 26: XX: XX) and cake (10 F 34: XX: XX). An early appearance of the menstrual cycle was evident in provers (03 F 16: XX: XX) and (14 F 04: XX: XX).

Prover 01 observed itching on the genital area which becomes sore after scratching. The development of small lumps on the genital area which oozes pus and blood when squeezed and a thick discharge was noted (01 F:10: XX: XX, 01 F:13: XX: XX, 01 F:26: XX: XX). Prover 01 recorded a sharp pain in the inguinal region with itching on the vagina and pimple like lumps occurring (01 F 11: XX: XX, 01 F 12: XX: XX). Prover 09 noticed a rash on her vaginal llip which had a very hot itchy sensation (09 F 18: XX: XX). Menstrual cycle was delayed in provers (04 F 21: XX: XX, 04 F 24: XX: XX), (06 F 02: XX: XX). A decreased libido was recorded by Prover 30(30 F 13: XX: XX) and an increased libido was evident in Prover 09(09 F 14: XX: XX, 09 F 21: XX: XX).

Prover 01 experienced menstrual pain that was more intense than her usual and was accompanied by itchy nipples and swollen breast tissue (01 F 14: XX: XX). Prover 03 encountered severe menstrual pain and normally she displays an increased appetite during menstruation but while on the proving she noted a decreased appetite during the duration of her menstruation (03 F 06: XX: XX,03 F 46: XX: XX, 03 F 47: XX: XX). Prover 09 described her menstrual pain as, “There is a shearing force along my pubic symphysis, all I can do is scream, I used a hot water bottle but that didn't help „period pain!’” (09 F 13: XX: XX) and (09 F 14: XX: XX). Prover 22 recorded that she was having moderate menstrual pain (22 F 31: XX: XX). Prover 14 noted that her menstruation lasted a day or two longer than normal and that she did not experience the pulling pain in her thighs as she normally does(14 F 08: XX: XX).

Prover 30 stated that she was “emotional because I started menstruating in the afternoon. I haven't menstruated since April 2013” (30 F 11: XX: XX). Spotting was reported by Prover 06(06 F 04: XX: XX, 06 F 06: XX: XX) and Prover 08 who stated that “This morning I had noticed that I was spotting but I just had my period a week ago. I found it strange because that never happens” (08 F 05: XX: XX, 08 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 01 noted that her menstruation was shorter and lasted for only two days with a heavier blood flow and intense menstrual pain. The duration of her menstruation is five to seven days usually (01 F 17: XX: XX). Prover 03 felt tired,“I couldn’t feel myself” (03 F 46: XX: XX) and Prover 04 felt tired and lethargic due to it being close to her menstrual cycle (04 F 19: XX: XX).

5.3.16 Chest
A few provers experienced respiratory symptoms which include chest pain that can be characterised as a sharp pain or a pulling pain. In some provers the pain became worse with every breath the prover took. In different provers the pain occurred in either the left or right side of the chest. The intensity of the pain ranged from mild to severe from prover to prover.

Prover 06 experienced a sharp pain on the left side of her chest (06 F 19: XX: XX). Prover 07 noted that his chest was hurting (07 M 03: XX: XX) and Prover 08 reported a mild chest pain on awakening (08 F 13: XX: XX). Prover 08 experienced an “intense pulling pain in my right side chest in the centre of my breast but the pain was on my right side mainly. I was feeling so miserable the entire day. That pain was like getting more intense. Every breath I took I had that pulling pain” (08 F 14: XX: XX, 08 F 15: XX: XX). Prover 21 described a feeling of heaviness like something bad is going to happen (21 F 15: XX: XX). Prover 30 reported having“heart palpitation-missed heartbeat, then a pounding beat-then all normal” (30 F 07: XX: XX, 30 F 08: 01: 00).

5.3.17 Back
Many provers experienced upper and lower back pain. The provers described the pain as sore. The pain was recorded as sharp, piercing or poking pains with sensations described as pulling, beaten, pins and needles and the pains were noted to occur in the morning on awakening and in the afternoon. The pain was worse for motion, sleeping on the right side, cold and the left side.

Back pain was experienced by provers (06 F 16: XX: XX), (14 F 08: XX: XX, 14 F 14: XX: XX, 14 F 20: XX: XX). Prover 10 reported having severe lower back pain in the afternoon that she described as “someone hitting your back” (10 F 15: XX: XX) and “like pins going in my back” (10 F 23: XX: XX). Prover 01 detailed upper back pain on awakening on the shoulder blade on the left side (01 F 25: XX: XX). Prover 08 noted intense lower back pain in the morning on awakening (08 F 27: XX: XX) and “My lower back was killing me” (08 F 32: XX: XX). Back pain was noted to be worse for motion (06 F 27: XX: XX). Prover 10 recorded having mild lower back pain at noon that was worse when sleeping on the right side and when sitting (10 F 01: XX: XX). At noon Prover 10 experienced severe upper back pain “like needles poking in my back” (10 F 13: XX: XX). An intense piercing lower back pain was documented by Prover 08(08 F 23: XX: XX) and Prover 22 mentioned:“when I was cold my back felt like there was a pain in it like someone was poking me with something sharp” (22 F 28: XX: XX). Back pain was described as a pulling sensation by provers (06 F 09: XX: XX, 06 F 14: XX: XX), (08 F 03: XX: XX,08 F 10: XX: XX, 08 F 34: XX: XX). Prover 23 experienced a lower back pain that lasted for two hours which made her feel uneasy and was ameliorated by relaxation(23 F 23: XX: XX). Prover 22 reported having a back pain in the morning because of the cold (22 F 21: XX: XX, 22 F 28: XX: XX). Prover 06 described, “a sharp pain on my left side of my back that every time I move my hand it pulls more” (06 F 06: XX: XX) and a severe back pain that has returned(06 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 06 documented having “this sharp back pain on my right side but this time, it’s pulling from my shoulders and the muscles are hard and too tight. Every time I turn it pulls more and hurts more” (06 F 08: XX: XX). A sore back was reported by provers (06 F 35: XX: XX), (14 F 15: XX: XX, 14 F 18: XX: XX).

5.3.18 Extremities
The extremities section of the repertory formed a significant part of this proving with numerous provers producing a variety of symptoms in both the upper and lower limbs.

Prover 06 described a sharp pain on the right arm that was ameliorated by massaging (06 F 16: XX: XX) and her arms were painful due to raising them high (06 F 23: XX: XX). Prover 08 on awakening in the morning“felt this intense pain. This pulling pain in my arms going to my lower hand. I had this pain throughout the day. Like around 7:30pm that pain I was feeling in my hand started going down a bit but it was a bit swollen, the lower centre part of my hand” (08 F 09: XX: XX, 08 F 16: XX:XX). Prover 10 mentioned that she could not move her arms because her muscles were painful (10 F 08: XX: XX).

Prover 19 described a throbbing pain in her right arm travelling to the neck and right side of the head that was worse when lying and at night. The accompanying ears, neck and head pain was unusual together (19 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 19 documented right arm shooting pain in the muscles of the arm and inner elbow. The pain was intense when attempting to raise the arms and aggravated when lying and at night (19 F 11: XX: XX). Prover 25 recorded that his right arm was sore (25 M 09: XX: XX, 25 M21: XX: XX). In the morning on awakening Prover 06 described a pulling pain on the elbow of her left hand that was aggravated by motion(06 F 12: XX: XX).

Prover 06 documented a burning sensation of her legs, “like my legs were on fire, don’t know why” (06 F 18: XX: XX) and as a result of walking a lot (06 F 31: XX: XX). Prover 07 explained that, “Every time I come back from the toilet I get these extra ordinary foot cramps, I cannot even move at least for two minute” (07 M 16: XX: XX) and described his feet as“freezing” (07 M 48: XX: XX). Prover 09 reported that she was sweating a lot on her feet which had an offensive odour (09 F 19: XX: XX). Prover 10 experienced severe pain on the feet in the afternoon when she was standing and“the pain was like something poked me under my feet” (10 F 17: XX: XX).

Prover 19 documented throbbing pain under the heel of the left foot which was worse when she got out of bed and walked but subsided during the day.“Severe pain that causes me to limp for a while. I think swapping shoes from higher heels to flat shoes may be the aetiology” (19 F 25: XX: XX, 19 F 26: XX: XX, 19 F 27: XX: XX,19 F 28:XX: XX). Prover 27 recorded sore feet that ameliorated by soaking them, raising and resting the feet (27 M 27: XX: XX). Prover 30 mentioned that her feet were aching and while sleeping she kept her feet out of the blanket because they were hot. This symptom had ameliorated over a year ago when she had started jogging (30 F 14: XX: XX). Prover 19 experienced dull pain under both heels when standing (19 F 31: XX: XX, 19 F 32: XX: XX).

Prover 01 recorded a sharp pain on the knee joints which was worse when seated and better after standing and sleeping(01 F25: XX: XX). Prover 06 in the evening reported intense joint pain on her knees and she could not straighten her legs. She could not walk for long due to the pain (06 F 26: XX: XX). Sharp pain experienced on both knee joints especially at night (01 F 13: XX: XX). Severe knee pain at night that, “felt like someone was hitting it. The pain was worse when I walk” (10 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 06 experienced pain on the right knee which was aggravated by bending and ameliorated when it breaks (06 F 20: XX: XX).

Ankle pain due to walking (06 F 05: XX: XX) and with swelling of the legs that was aggravated by standing which resulted in a pulling sensation (06 F 08: XX: XX, 06 F 16: XX: XX). Severe pulling pain of the legs which was worse when she sat or raised her legs, “it feels like fire, also feels like that something is pulling my feet down again” (06 F 09: XX: XX). Left leg pulling pain from the posterior part of the ankle (06 F 19: XX: XX) and pulling leg pain due to the cold air (06 F 23: XX: XX). Prover 06 noted that her legs were sore and she could not walk (06 F 33: XX: XX) and she could not stand for long (06 F 34: XX: XX).Prover 09 wrote, “I feel so horrible; I cannot feel my right leg” (09 F 14: XX: XX) and that his right leg was locked again (09 F 15: XX: XX). Left leg pain in the morning with the sensation of “pins and needles.”She could not move her legs and it became better when she put her leg on the floor (10 F 11: XX: XX).

Prover 23 had a sharp pain on the posterior aspect of the left leg (23 F 01: XX: XX).Prover 25 rested his legs because they felt heavy (25 M 11: XX: XX) and experienced severe leg pain due to walking (25 M 15: XX: XX). A tugging pain (pulling pain) of his left leg was documented (25M 20: XX: XX). Numbness was observed by provers (06 F 03: XX: XX) and (09 F 14: XX: XX). Prover 06 noted that her right leg on the thigh part had numbness and it pulled with every motion (06 F 03: XX: XX). Prover 09 penned that he felt horrible and “I cannot feel my right leg” (09 F 14: XX: XX). Weakness of the legs was observed by Prover 06, “I felt that my legs didn’t want to walk, felt like I was walking on air and my legs were asleep” (06 F: 19: XX: XX).

5.3.19 Neck pain
A few provers experienced neck pain which occured in the morning on awakening and ameliorated in the evening. The pains were described as sharp and a sore neck with pain moving down the hand. Neck stiffness was also noted in some provers.

Neck and shoulder pain in the morning was encountered by Prover 01which improved by the evening (01 F 11: XX: XX). Prover 10 described a sharp pain on the right side of her neck on awakening in the morning (10 F 01: XX: XX). Neck stiffness due to picking her head up too fast off the pillow (15 F 08: XX: XX) and a sore neck with pain running down the arm (15 F 09: XX: XX). Slight neck pain on the left side and could not turn to the left side. This was due to tension and sleeping incorrectly (21 F 01: XX: XX, 21 F 20: XX: XX).A heated bean bag ameliorated the neck pain (21 F 02: XX: XX, 21 F 03: XX: XX).

5.3.20 Sleep
This section had extensive symptoms with several provers experiencing either a deep peaceful sleep, sleepiness, sleeplessness, disturbed or restless sleep or sleep associated with tiredness, waking up late and sleeping longer.

Deep and peaceful sleep was profound in provers (06 F 01: XX: XX, 06 F 02: XX: XX, 06 F 08: XX: XX, 06 F 24: XX: XX), (07 M07: XX: XX, 07 M 16: XX: XX),(14 F 02: XX: XX), (15 F 21: XX: XX, 15 F 22: XX: XX), (25 M 01: XX: XX, 25 M 30: XX: XX), (27 M 06: XX: XX, 27 M 08: XX: XX, 27 M 09: XX: XX, 27 M 11: XX: XX, 27 M 14: XX: XX, 27 M 19: XX: XX, 27 M 28: XX: XX, 27 M 30: XX: XX).

Sleeplessness was prevalent in provers (01 F 04: XX: XX), (06 F 03: XX: XX, 06 F 04: XX: XX,06 F 04: XX: XX, 06 F 18: XX: XX, 06 F 20: XX: XX, 06 F 34: XX: XX, 07 M 37: XX: XX), (09 F 16: XX: XX, 09 F 18: XX: XX, 09 F 19: XX: XX), (15 F 24: XX: XX). Prover 06 described her sleep as “waking up regularly and tossing in the night” (06 F 04: XX: XX) and “turning from side to side” (06 F 20: XX: XX). Prover 09 noted that although he was experiencing sleepless nights without any dreams his headaches had ameliorated (09 F 19: XX: XX).

Sleepiness was a common symptom (01 F 11: XX: XX, 01 F: 17: XX: XX, 01 F26: XX: XX), (03 F 19: XX: XX), (06 F 05: XX: XX, 06 F 09: XX: XX, 06 F 11: XX: XX, 06

F 13: XX: XX, 06 F 16: XX: XX, 06 F 19: XX: XX, 06 F 25: XX: XX, 06 F 31: XX: XX,

06 F 33: XX: XX, 06 F 35: XX: XX), (08 F 01: XX: XX, 08 F 35: XX: XX), (15 F 03:

XX: XX), (22 F 05: XX: XX), (25 M 05: XX: XX,25 M 06: XX: XX, 25 M 09: XX: XX, 25

M 11: XX: XX, 25 M 27: XX: XX, 25 M 35: XX: XX), (27 M 07: XX: XX, 27 M 10: XX:

XX, 27 M 18: XX: XX,27 M 32: XX: XX). Prover 01 slept longer than usual with a decreased appetite (01 F 17: XX: XX). Prover 03 described her sleepiness as“I felt like sleeping nonstop” (03 F 19: XX: XX). Prover 06 stated that her“eyes are so heavy full with sleep” (06 F 09: XX: XX) and “I am feeling so sleepy that my half eye is already wanting to close and my body is already lazy and half asleep” (06 F 35: XX: XX). Prover 08 mentioned that her “eyes were like so heavy. I couldn’t keep them open” (08 F 01: XX: XX).

Restless sleep was displayed by provers (07 M 36: XX: XX), (08 F 03: XX: XX, 08 F 11: XX: XX, 08 F 16: XX: XX), (15 F 08: XX: XX,15 F 20: XX: XX), (21 F 14: XX: XX). Disturbed sleep was presented by provers (07 M 27: XX: XX,07 M 28: XX: XX), (09 F 03: XX: XX, 09 F 06: XX: XX, 09 F 08: XX: XX, 09 F 10: XX: XX, 09 F 11: XX: XX), (14 F 23: XX: XX), (15 F 05: XX: XX, 15 F 06: XX: XX, 15 F 07: XX: XX, 15 F 09: XX: XX, 15F 10: XX: XX). Prover 14 described her sleep as“the worst night’s sleep ever. Sleep kept on breaking” (14 F 23: XX: XX). Waking up late in the morning was presented by Prover 14(14 F 04: XX: XX, 14 F 10: XX: XX). Sleeping for a longer duration occurred in provers (01 F 17: XX: XX), (07 M 07: XX: XX), (15 F 25: XX: XX), 625 M 24: XX: XX).Tiredness associated with sleep was displayed in Prover 25(25 M 31: XX: XX, 25 M 32: XX: XX).

5.3.21 Dreams
An abundance of themes developed in dreams that were documented by various provers.The themes emerged from the dreams of this proving include the following:

• Children, mum went with son to tuition to ensure that the boy from her ex-in law’s family stops making friends with her son (14 F 26: XX: XX);
• Confusion in a rural area and there was lightning(30 F 06: XX: XX);
• Dead relatives, cooking vegetables for late maternal granny(14 F 28: XX: XX) and late mum(25 M 02: XX: XX);
• Giants and tsunami(30 F XX: XX: XX);
• Father, put hair in his daughter’s food. When she took it out he put it back again (14 F 08: XX: XX);
• Friends, people who played a significant role in her childhood and adolescent years(04 F 03: XX: XX) and a friend that was dying and needed her help(25 M 29: XX: XX);
• Family and happiness, ex-boyfriend’s son wanted to borrow money to buy his baby a sheet for the camp cot and ex-in law’s(14 F 26: XX: XX, 14 F 29: XX: XX);
• Happy, together as a family(06 F 03: XX: XX) and grandparents and the happy occasions spent together(27 M 06: XX: XX);
• Funeral, that we did a month ago(25 M 03: XX: XX);
• Fights and fighting(25 M 03: XX: XX), (27 M 17: XX: XX, 27 M 18: XX: XX),

(30F:03: XX: XX);

• Partner(06 F 08: XX: XX), (09 F: 01: XX: XX),(14 F 34: XX: XX), (25 M 08: XX: XX);
• Pursued(30 F 03: XX: XX);
• TV Shows (25 M 18: XX: XX);
• Rash on her body, arms and face that needed to be shown to a doctor(14 F 19: XX: XX);
• Real(06 F 17: XX: XX);
• Religious, went for pilgrimage and the good was protecting and fighting against the evil(14 F 35: XX: XX);
• Unremembered or vague (06 F 06: XX: XX), (07 M 45: XX: XX, 07 M46: XX: XX), (09 F 10: XX: XX), (23 F 24: XX: XX).

5.3.22 Fever
The provers observed a noticeable increase in body temperature.

Prover 01 observed an increase in temperature (01 F 10: XX: XX) while Prover 07 felt hot but wanted to sit in the sun (07 M 06: XX: XX). A notable fever was presented by provers (22 F 00: XX: XX, 22 F 01: XX: XX, 22 F 23: XX: XX), (27 M 21: XX: XX, 27 M 22: XX: XX, 27 M 23: XX: XX).

5.3.23 Perspiration
A few provers experienced symptoms in the proving.Profuse perspiration on the feet with an offensive odour was observed and another prover noted a sour smelling feet. One prover that normally does not perspire began sweating during the proving but at night. Perspiration was also associated with hot flushes, heat and a sticky sensation.

Prover 09 noted that she sweated a lot especially on her feet which had an offensive

odour (09 F 19: XX: XX) and Prover 30 reported a sour smell on her feet (30 F 07:

XX: XX). Prover 15 was“feeling hot and sweaty” (15 F 03: XX: XX) and “extremely

hot, sticky, sweaty” (15 F 04: XX: XX). Prover 17 who normally does not sweat

observed “a lot of perspiration last night while sleeping” (17 M 02: XX: XX) and “perspiration again during sleep” (17 M 03: XX: XX,17 M 04: XX: XX). Prover 21 perspired a lot accompanied with hot flushes (21 F 27: XX: XX).

5.3.24 Skin
Skin symptomatology was massive and occurred commonly amongst the provers. There was a tendency towards skin abscesses, fever sores, dry skin, brightening of the skin, inflammation, pimples, peeling of the skin, itchiness and the formation of a rash on the arms, fingers and neck.

Prover 14 noted the presence of abscesses on her skin which were uncomfortable (14 F 14: XX: XX, 14 F 21: XX: XX,14 F 24: XX: XX, 14 F 32: XX: XX). Prover 06 noticed that her “skin has brightened up” (06 F 04: XX: XX) and that her“skin has gone light” (06 F 19: XX: XX). Two provers experienced dry skin (07 M 37: XX: XX,07M 46: XX: XX), (23 F 15: XX: XX, 23 F 16: XX: XX). Prover 23 mentioned that she had to moisturise all the time and washed her face often. She explained that her skin became very flaky (23 F 15: XX: XX, 23 F 16: XX: XX).

Prover 14 observed the appearance of a fever sore on the bottom lip on the right corner (14 F 03: XX: XX, 14 F 04: XX: XX, 14 F 05: XX: XX, 14 F 06: XX: XX, 14 F 07: XX: XX, 14 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 14 documented “my fever sore is smiling at everybody and not popping and going away” (14 F 05: XX: XX) and my “fever sore is irritating me” (14 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 14 noted that the“fever sore is taking too long to dry up-going away too slowly” (14 F 08: XX: XX). Inflammation of the skin was reported by provers (07 M 14: XX: XX) and (14 F 19: XX: XX). Prover 07 experienced painful skin after walking in the sun (07 M 14: XX: XX) and Prover 14 noted an inflammation at the bottom corner of the left nostril that she found irritating (14 F 19: XX: XX).

Prover 07 revealed that his lower body was itching when he went to bed which resulted in him sleeping late again (07 M 38: XX: XX). Prover 01 observed that her skin was peeling off on the palm of her left hand which was accompanied by itchiness (01 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 09 noticed that her skin was peeling which made her panic for the entire day (09 F 06: XX: XX,09 F 07: XX: XX). The development of pimples occurred in provers (06 F 07: XX: XX,06F 08: XX: XX) and (15 F 16: XX: XX). Prover 06 noted pimples on the side of her face, upper lip and chin which were itchy (06 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 06 recorded that “there is fine pimples on my face which I can feel when I touch my skin” (06 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 15 noticed the development of five pimples (15 F 16: XX: XX).

The eruption of a rash on the base of the right middle finger and back of the neck was consistent with a sun rash, fine and itchy (04 F 02: XX: XX). The rash now emerged on the arms as well (04 F 03: XX: XX). The rash on the neck was persistent but the rash on the arms and fingers were healing (04 F 05: XX: XX) and the rash on the neck as getting dry and was not so itchy (04 F 07: XX: XX,04 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 07 produced a skin rash (07 M 46: XX: XX).

5.3.25 Generals
The generals section elicited a broad spectrum of symptoms that were categorised into themes. This allows for a better understanding of the symptoms.

Bathing ameliorated Prover 07’s symptoms making him feel better and he went straight to bed (07 M 07: XX: XX). There was a distinct theme of increased energy amongst several provers (06 F 01: XX: XX), (08 F 02: XX: XX,08 F 20: XX: XX, 08 F 28: XX: XX), (17 M 06: XX: XX), (22 F 38: XX: XX), (25 M 33: XX: XX), (27 M 04: XX: XX,27 M 05: XX: XX,27 M 14: XX: XX). A discernable decrease in energy levels was experienced by many provers (01 F08: XX: XX,01 F09: XX: XX, 01 F25: XX: XX), (03 F 01: XX: XX, 03 F 04: XX: XX, 03 F 17: XX: XX, 03 F 19: XX: XX), (07 M14: XX: XX,

07 M 21: XX: XX), (08 F 25: XX: XX, 08 F 32: XX: XX, 08 F 35: XX: XX), (09 F 08: XX: XX), (09 F 11: XX: XX, 09 F 12: XX: XX,09 F 14: XX: XX, 09 F 20: XX: XX), (10 F 12: XX: XX, 10 F 16: XX: XX, 10 F 22: XX: XX,10 F 30: XX: XX), (13 M03: 10: 00), (14 F 05: XX: XX, 14 F 40: XX: XX), (15 F 07: XX: XX), (22 F 00: XX: XX,22 F 05: XX: XX,22 F 06: XX: XX, 22 F 11: XX: XX, 22 F 12: XX: XX), (27 M 27: XX: XX).

Prover 01 vomited after eating fried beef with vegetable (01 F 04: XX: XX). Prover 09 displayed his hatred towards tomatoes and his love for chillies (09 F 10: XX: XX). “I couldn't even finish my Greek salad, for some reason tomatoes taste awful!” (09 F 05: XX: XX). Prover 10 craved to eat cake. She desired for sweet things during or close to her menstrual cycle (10 F 34: XX: XX). There was a marked desire for chocolate cake in provers (08 F 08: XX: XX) and (10 F 01: XX: XX). A craving for chocolate mousse was evident in provers (06 F 01: XX: XX) and (08 F 10: XX: XX). A profound craving for chocolates was visible in provers (06 F 01: XX: XX), (08 F 23: XX: XX), (10 F 07: XX: XX), (10 F 26: XX: XX).

Prover 06 revealed a craving for chicken and roti (06 F 35: XX: XX) and Prover 10 felt like eating Nando’s (10 F 02: XX: XX). Prover 09 noted “hot wings for supper” (09 F 12: XX: XX).Although Prover 09 did not like chillies she now had a weird craving for chillies (09 F 04: XX: XX) and “I ate 3 pieces of chicken dipped in aged chillies sauce” (09 F 11: XX: XX). “I'm still craving for hot and spicy food” (09 F 16: XX: XX). Prover 10 revealed a desire for coke (10 F 02: XX: XX) and a craving for fishcakes (10 F 03: XX: XX). Prover 08 craved to eat herbs and roti (08 F 12: XX: XX) and felt like having ice-cream(08 F 13: XX: XX, 08 F 14: XX: XX, 08 F 19: XX: XX, 08 F 24: XX: XX,08 F 28: XX: XX). Prover 23 ate junk food (23 F 06: XX: XX). Prover 08 felt like having banana flavoured milkshake (08 F 14: XX: XX, 08 F 15: XX: XX).“I feel like eating a lot of meat with aged chilli sauce (7pm)” (09 F 11: XX: XX). Prover 10 felt like eating mutton curry (10 F 10: XX: XX). Prover 08 felt like having sour things so she had some figs (08 F 23: XX: XX).

Generalised muscle soreness was exhibited by a large number of provers (07 M 07: XX: XX, 07M36: XX: XX), (08 F 12: XX: XX), (14 F 24: XX: XX), (27 M 10: XX: XX,27 M 19: XX: XX). Symptoms associated with pain occurring on the left side of the body was experienced by provers (06 F 01: XX: XX), (08 F 35: XX: XX), (10 F 05: XX: XX,10 F 25: XX: XX), (14 F 11: XX: XX,14 F 12: XX: XX). Joint pain of the body wasmevident in provers (19 F 05: XX: XX) and (21 F 28: XX: XX). Body pain was noted with a sensation “as if someone hit me” (08 F 08: XX: XX) and Prover 14 felt “like I’ve been hit by a bus” (14 F 07: XX: XX).

Influenza was evident in the proving and occurred in provers (03 F 19: XX: XX) and (21 F 29: XX: XX). Provers that displayed a sensitivity to the cold were (01 F 26: XX: XX), (07 M 05: XX: XX), (22 F 27: XX: XX), (14 F 19: XX: XX). Drinking warm water in the morning moderated the headache ofProver 16(16 F 12: XX: XX). Weight loss was evident in provers (06 F 19: XX: XX) and (27 M 08: XX: XX). Generalised weariness associated with tiredness and being drained out was profoundly evident in provers (03 F 19: XX: XX), (04 F 12: XX: XX,04 F 18: XX: XX, 04 F 19: XX: XX, 04 F 20: XX: XX), (06 F 30: XX: XX), (07 M 48: XX: XX), (08 F 06: XX: XX, 08 F 09: XX: XX, 08 F 18: XX: XX, 08 F 25: XX: XX, 08 F 26: XX: XX, 08 F 32: XX: XX, 08 F 33: XX: XX, 08 F 35: XX: XX), (10 F 01: XX: XX), (14 F 03: XX: XX,14 F 09: XX: XX,14 F 10: XX: XX),(15 F 12: XX: XX), (25 M 02: XX: XX,25 M 04: XX: XX,25 M 09: XX: XX,25 M 35: XX: XX,25 M 35: XX: XX), (27 M 13: XX: XX,27 M 16: XX: XX,27 M 25: XX: XX).

Prover 15 woke up in the morning feeling tired, grumpy and irritable (15 F 11: XX: XX, 15 F 28: XX: XX, 15 F 29: XX: XX). Prover 25 felt tired and could not work to his full potential (25 M 13: XX: XX) and “my day was weary as I could not perform to my maximum level at work” (25 M 32: XX: XX). Prover 21 relaxed at home due to her tiredness (21 F 17: XX: XX). Restlessness associated with tiredness was notable in provers (08 F 16: XX: XX,08 F 23: XX:XX), (15 F 02: XX: XX). Weakness related with restlessness was reported by provers (10 F 12: XX: XX) and (14 F 05: XX: XX). Tiredness associated with sleep was documented by provers (06 F 11: XX: XX, 06 F 13: XX: XX,06 F 14: XX: XX,06 F 25: XX: XX, 06 F 31: XX: XX, 06 F 33: XX: XX), (08 F 01: XX: XX), (14 F 24: XX: XX), (25 M 05: XX: XX, 25 M 11: XX: XX,25 M 26: XX: XX,25 M 31: XX: XX, 25 M 32: XX: XX), (27 M 19: XX: XX, 27 M 31: XX: XX). Prover 10 described her body as tight, heavy and tired (10 F 16: XX: XX) and she did not feel like doing anything (10 F 22: XX: XX, 10 F 30: XX: XX). “Just feeling like a blob. Dragged myself around the entire day” (14 F 40: XX: XX).

5.4 COMPARISON OF ACACIA XANTHOPHLOEA 30CH TO AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL USAGE OF ACACIA XANTHOPHLOEA
Acacia xanthophloea has been used extensively in the African tradition by the Zulu people as one of the “ubulawu” plants that produce visionary and prophetic dreams. This allows one to connect and communicate information from both the ancestral and spiritual world. The Zulu culture believes that if you focus on a specific question prior to sleeping then you can attain the answer in your dream. The bark is mixed with a variety of dream herbs. A visible result of the dream herbs may take a few days to occur (Azarius Online Smartshop, 2012).

During the proving of Acacia xanthophloea a few provers had dreams of their dead relatives (14 F 28: XX: XX) and (25 M 02: XX: XX). Prover 14 “dreamt I was cooking vegetables for my maternal granny who is late now for about 14 years. Felt good dreaming about this as I was doing something good for her” (14 F 28: XX: XX). Prover 25 dreamt of his late mum in the morning (25 M 02: XX: XX). Prover 27 dreamed of his grandparents and the entire day he continued thinking of the happy occasions they spent together and realised that he missed them a lot.“In the dream my grandparents was looking after me and they were happy, smiling and laughing in the dream. I felt like I connected to them last night” (27 M 06: XX: XX). The provers were uplifted and felt a connection with a higher power.

Prover 30 revealed that her dreams are prophetic and that they do actually occur in reality. Here is an illustration of a dream, in which the prover is confused but confirms in her journaling that she has visionary dreams:

Had a weird dream last night, I've never had it before, dreamt I was in some rural area I don't know looks like my ruler but different. It was lightning and I wasn't afraid (normally very afraid). Then chicken ran away from the flat we were in and then we realised that it means lightning was going to strike that room, second before it did, and it did. I wasn't hurt or anyone else (think so) then I woke up- never had any dream like that before, so I prayed because I couldn't understand the meaning (it was 3am) - like is it about me or other people or is it about to occur soon (I usually dream things that actually happen) but as I prayed I was confused, not afraid (30 F 06: XX: XX).

Another depiction of a prophetic dream experienced by Prover 30 aimed to warn the people of a forthcoming tsunami. The dream included giants with their short wives and concluded with a feeling of wisdom. This wisdom can be likened to the wisdom possessed by the African traditional healers that use medicinal plants to heal individuals.

Although Prover 30 cannot swim she dreamed of saving people (30 F XX: XX: XX):

Dreamt of a Tsunami, I can’t really swim but always dream of saving people but in the dream the weird thing happened while swimming. I went through the mountain and entered another world. There were giants and I was warning them that a tsunami is coming, but the giant started to run and left their short wives behind. In the dream I stop the giant and told them they are huge giants and they can survive the tsunami but they are leaving their wives behind, why don’t they carry them. The giants listened and started picking up their wives and I felt very wise. There was a feeling of wisdom (30 F XX: XX: XX).

Prover 30 dreamt of a robbery where the TV and other belongings were stolen at her children’s school at gunpoint, “at the same time thieves stole my TV and belongings and things.” A few days later she had a robbery at her house and the TV together with other belongings were stolen(30 F 03: XX: XX). All the prover’s stolen items were recovered by the police. This dream provided confirmation to the prover that her dreams were visionary. In the same dream Prover 30 dreamt that, “I was helping 2 patients with cancer of the brain and Alzheimer's. I took them to the homoeopathic clinic but a doctor there and Dr. Jabu just sent them away and didn't help them” (30 F 03: XX: XX). Catechin is an active compound found in Acacia that has antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties. It is worthy of note that the prover had a dream regarding the treatment of cancer patients. Many people can benefit from using the Acacia plant because it is able to stabilise brain chemistry (African Mind Healing Herb, 2012).Prover 14 had a dream that she went for pilgrimage and “there was like good protecting and fighting for me against the evil” (14 F 35: XX: XX). This is indicative of good triumphing over evil and the power of prayer that forms a significant aspect of traditional African practices

The bark is added into a mixture of herbs can also be consumed as a tea. An extract of the gum or a tea can be prepared to provide relief of gastro-intestinal symptoms.A concoction of the bark is used to treat indigestion (African Mind Healing Herb, 2012). The headaches of provers (09 F 08: XX: XX) and (25 M 09: XX: XX) were ameliorated by tea. Prover 09 stated that she had a severe headache and could not sleep as the children were around so she opted for a cup of green tea (09 F 08: XX: XX). Prover 25 documented that he did not have his tea in the morning which resulted in a headache but was relieved as soon as he had a cup of tea (25 M 09: XX: XX).

In the Zulu tradition the leaves from the Acacia plant were ground into a paste and applied on the forehead to mitigate the intensity of a headache (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). Prover 16 and Prover 22 developed a headache that was accompanied by eye symptoms (16 F 10: XX: XX)and ( 22 F 02: XX: XX, 22 F 06: XX: XX, 22 F 39: XX: XX, 22 F33: XX: XX, 22 F 42: XX: XX). The headache was worse for closing the eyes, placing the head down and eating was impossible. Prover 15 described her headache as, “headache, dull ache like a cap” (15 F 03: XX: XX). A severe pulsating headache in the afternoon was notable by Prover 27. It was better for closing the eyes and massaging the head and worse in the light, noise, walking and moving the body in a certain direction(27 M 28: XX: XX,27 M 29: XX: XX). Prover 06 stated that “It started to rain and I had a headache due to the rain (06 F 32: XX: XX).

In African traditional medicine, the bark is used extensively to treat fever (African Mind Healing Herb, 2012). In the proving, Provers 01, 07, 22 and 27 produced symptoms of fever. Prover 01 recorded an “increase in temperature” (01 F 10: XX: XX) while Prover 07 reported that “I feel so hot yet I want to go and sit in the sun” (07 M 06: XX: XX). Prover 22 penned that she had a fever (22 F 00: XX: XX, 22 F 01: XX: XX) and she displayed sensitivity towards the cold and could feel a fever coming on (22 F 23: XX: XX). Prover 27 noted that he was slightly feverish and had to put a jersey on (27 M 21: XX: XX) and described that “today I feel more feverish, the face and neck and body as well is hot. Hotter than yesterday. Think I’m getting a fever” (27 M 22: XX: XX, 27 M 23: XX: XX).

In African traditional medicine Acacia xanthophloea is used as a general eye tonic and for the relief of eye symptoms(African Mind Healing Herb, 2012).The proving of Acacia xanthophloea produced profound symptoms which are illustrated in the eye section of the repertory. The Prover 01 described her eyes as, “Eyes very itchy and watery in the morning” (01 F 26: XX: XX). Prover 06 recorded that her eyes “feel like there is red inside like fire and full of sleep and heavy” (06 F 02: XX: XX) and described her “eyes are heavy on the inside like there is something in there” (06 F 06: XX: XX, 06 F 07: XX: XX,06 F 34: XX: XX).Prover 09 noted that her eyes were painful and itchy but was not accompanied with her usual headache (09 F 16: XX: XX). Dry eyes were ameliorated by ice cubes (13 M 10: 07: 00, 13 M 13: 07: 33) and he experineced itchy, red sore eyes with the desire to scratch them (13 M 13: 00: 00, 13 M 18: 07: 18, 13 M 22: 16: 42).Prover 14 described a constant right eye pain (14 F 05: XX: XX) and itchiness at midday (14 F 07: XX: XX).Prover 27 experienced itchiness of the right eye with redness which was aggravated by rubbing the eye and relieved by closing the eye and washing the face with cold water(27 M 09: XX: XX, 27 M 15: XX: XX). Prover 30 presented sore eyes and recorded that “this soreness in the upper eyelids deep in the sockets” (30 F 09: XX: XX).

Acacia xanthophloea ameliorates bloating and trapped gas by regulating the speed of bowel movements in the digestive system (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). In the proving bloating was experienced by Provers 04, 25 and 30(04 F 20: XX: XX, 30 F 10: XX: XX). Prover 30 felt her stomach heavy and distended (30 F 10: XX: XX). Prover 25 felt bloated after drinking water (25 M 06: XX: XX), after a glass of milk (25 M 06: XX: XX) and after eating mutton curry (25 M 30: XX: XX). Eructation’s were experienced by Prover 19(19 F 08: XX: XX).

A mixture of the bark is used to treat indigestion (African Mind Healing Herb, 2012) and an extract of the gum or a tea can be made to provide gastro intestinal relief(Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). Pains associated with cramps were evident in numerous provers. Prover 09 described her intense stomach cramps as, “I felt a „shearing’ force in my stomach, I almost thought I was just a few steps away from death. #tears!!!” (09 F 00: XX: XX). Prover 10 described a pulling stomach pain at night ameliorated by ice water (10 F 31: XX: XX). Prover 03 and Prover 08 noted a poking stomach pain (03F: 01: XX: XX) and (08 F 29: XX: XX). Prover 10

experienced a sharp stomach pain with the sensation as if pins and needles that is relieved by ice water(10 F 09: XX: XX) and a stomach pain that was like someone hitting her on the stomach(10 F 19: XX: XX). A stabbing pain in the centre of the stomach was recorded by Prover 03(03 F 01: XX: XX). Prover 06 reported a twisting sensation of the stomach (06 F 24: XX: XX).

The flowers of Acacia xanthophloea can be used to treat nausea and vomiting (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). Nausea was presented by Prover 01(01 F 05: XX: XX, 01 F 07: XX: XX, 01 F 13: XX: XX). Vomiting was displayed by Prover 01, 07, 22 and 25(01 F04: XX: XX), (07 M00: XX: XX,07 M01: XX: XX,07 M02: XX: XX, 07 M03: XX: XX,07 M49: XX: XX), (22 F 06: XX: XX), (25 M 26: XX: XX). Acaciax anthophloea helps relieve constipation by adding bulk to the stools and assists in easy elimination. Acacia xanthophloea promotes the development of bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria which facilitates a healthier digestive system (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). Constipation was experienced by provers (09 F 02: XX: XX) and (19 F 05: XX: XX). Hard stools were produced by provers (06 F 24: XX: XX) and (25 M 01: XX: XX). Acacia gum is effective in treating dysentery, diarrhoea and other gastro-intestinal conditions (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). Diarrhoea was experienced by Prover 07 who felt stomach pains and had to go to the toilet more than usual the whole day(07 M12: XX: XX). Watery stools were produced by (01 F 14: XX: XX) and “boweling constantly with very watery stool and stomach pains. Loud noise makes it worse” (01 F:15: XX: XX). Diarrhoea with watery stools was evident in provers (09 F 12: XX: XX, 22 F 27: XX: XX, 22 F 29: XX: XX), (25 M 01:03:30, 25 M 03:02:00,25 M 08: XX: XX, 25 M 24: XX: XX). Prover 30 experienced soft, dark explosive stools that were urgent in the morning. “I feel there is a lot in my stomach that needs to get out” (30 F 03: XX: XX). Prover 07 produced black stools (07 M 38: XX: XX) and Prover 25 produced light brown stools (25 M 10: XX: XX).

Numerous provers exhibited a decrease in appetite in the proving. A marked increased in appetite was noted, “Eating more than usual today” (04 F 18: XX: XX) and “I am also feeling like eating a lot” (04 F 20: XX:XX). Prover 06 described her hunger as “I am very hungry, like a lion that’s how hungry I am right now” (06 F 02: XX: XX). Prover 09 stated, “I almost freaked out! I had a huge appetite” (09 F 04: XX: XX) and “I have a huge appetite. I just can't stop eating!” (09 F 19: XX: XX).

In the African culture Acacia xanthophloea is used as a traditional medicine in the treatment of diabetes(African Mind Healing Herb, 2012). The symptoms of diabetes that emerged in the proving included polydipsia, polyphagia and polyuria.The proving revealed a marked increase in thirst in several provers (01 F15: XX: XX,01 F17: XX: XX), (04 F 18: XX: XX), (08 F 02: XX: XX, 08 F 21: XX: XX,08 F 33: XX: XX), (10 F 03: XX: XX), (13 M02: XX: XX),(15 F 01:20:04), (19 F 05: XX: XX), (21 F 14: XX: XX), (22 F 21: XX: XX, 22 F 30: XX: XX), (25 M 01: XX: XX, 25 M 18: XX: XX), (27 M 12: XX: XX, 27 M 13: XX: XX), (30 F 06: XX: XX). The symptom of excessive thirst is clinically important in the clinical diagnosis of diabetes.

Acacia gum can be used to destroy the bacteria in the mouth that causes periodontal disease. The gum derived from the Acacia plant is diffused in water and swished about in the mouth to treat diseases of the gum. The gum of Acacia is a distinctive emollient or it soothes the mucus membranes therefore the gum can be applied to treat wounds and scrapes (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). Prover 27 displayed sore red gums which was uncomfortable (27 M 19: XX: XX, 27 M 21: XX: XX,27 M 22: XX: XX,27 M 23: XX: XX) and that were bleeding while brushing (27 M 20: XX: XX,27 M 24: XX: XX).

The gum of Acacia is beneficial in the treatment of cold symptoms and provides relief of sore throat associated with the cold. The person may gargle to obtain relief from a sore throat or a tea can be made from the herb(Acacia Information and Facts, 2014)“Sore dry throat, only happens when I have a cold” (01 F17: XX: XX). Prover 25 recorded a slight gentle throat pain that was due to the weather (25 M 03: XX: XX). His throat was very sore (03 F 17: XX: XX) and raw and sore (15 F 05: XX: XX, 15 F 06: XX: XX, 15 F 07: XX: XX). Prover 21 reported being fluish with a sore throat (21 F 29: XX: XX).

The bark of the tree is used to reduce inflammation (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). All the features of generalised inflammation i.e. redness, heat sensation, swelling and pain were depicted by the provers. Prover 27 displayed sore red gums which was uncomfortable (27 M 19: XX: XX, 27 M 21: XX: XX,27 M 22: XX: XX,27 M 23: XX: XX).Swollen lips accompanied by a rash that was itchy and warm. “Felt like I had sand on my lips” (01 F 17: XX: XX, 01 F 18: XX: XX). In particular the inflammation seemed to be allergic or atopic in nature for example the allergic rhinitis
and allergic conjunctivitis and the dermatitis. Prover 04 experienced “right eye very irritable, red and swollen. Excessive sebaceous secretions” (04 F 03: XX: XX, 04 F 04: XX: XX).Prover 23 experienced sinuses in the morning with a burning sensation in the nose (23 F 09: XX: XX, 23 F 25: XX: XX).Prover 09 noticed pus filled pimples on her face and decided to stay in bed (09 F14: XX: XX).Prover 14 developed a pustular pimple at the corner of her left nostril (14 F 16: XX: XX). Prover 04 developed a rash on the base of the right middle finger, arms and neck (04 F 02: XX: XX, 04 F 03: XX: XX).

The absorption of calcium, magnesium, and iron are enhanced by fatty acids and therefore resulting in increased energy levels in the body (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014).Provers 06, 08, 17, 22, 25, 27 exhibited a marked increase in energy levels. Provers 01, 03, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15, 22, 27 indicated decreased energy levels. Acacia xanthophloea helps to lose weight. The adrenergic amine content stimulates lipid breakdown in the body by beta receptors. Hunger is decreased (Acacia Information and Facts, 2014). Prover 06 described that, “I have lost weight from my wrist line and a bit on my stomach area, because my pants are gone loose” (06 F 19: XX: XX) and “I feel like I lost weight. My clothes are looser” (27 M 08: XX: XX).

Table 5.3 is a summary of the correlation of symptoms of the African traditional medicine uses of Acacia xanthophloea to the symptoms produced in the the proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH.

Table 5.3: Summary of the correlation of symptoms of the African traditional medicine uses of Acacia xanthophloea to the symptoms produced in the proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH

AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL USES

SYMPTOMS PRODUCED IN THE PROVING OF ACACIA XANTHOPHLOEA 30CH

FEVER
EYE AILMENTS
VISIONARY AND PROPHETIC DREAMS
INDIGESTION
MOUTH SORES
BLOATING
ERUCTATIONS
CONSTIPATION
DIARRHOEA
WOUND TREATMENT
SORE THROAT
NAUSEA
VOMITING
ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
STRESS
COLDS
CONJUNCTIVITIS
PERIDONTAL TREATMENT
PHARYNGITIS
DIABETES
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
SKIN RASHES
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
URINARY DISORDERSDIGESTIVE DISORDERS
WEIGHT LOSS
HEADACHES
ACNE
INCREASED ENERGY LEVELS
DETOXIFICATION

5.5 MIASMATIC INDICATION OF ACACIA XANTHOPHLOEA 30CH
The researcher proposes that Acacia xanthophloea 30CH has a predominance of symptoms correlating to the features of the Psoric miasm. However there are also some symptoms that may be corresponding to the Sycotic miasm.

5.5.1 The Psoric Miasm
According to Sankaran (1997:219) The Psoric miasm has two central concepts; perceiving stress from the outside and anxiety with self-doubt in terms of capacity to deal with stress. As a result there is worry and fears of poverty and failure.Choudhury(1997:9-30) states that the Psoric miasm has the following indications; hypersensitivity, restlessness, timidity, inflammation of mucous membranes, skin affections with pruritis, neuralgic pains, nervousness and anxiety, burning sensations, weakness with emaciation. The complaints of Psora are essentially functional and sensational in character (Sankaran, 2005:9).

The proving symptoms of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH appeared to display the above mentioned Psoric features and particularly the following symptoms:

• Anxiety and lack of self confidence, with self doubt about the future.
• Fear of poverty.
• Fear of failure.
• Hypersensitivity to light, noise and company.
• Hypersensitive and allergic type symptoms of inflammation accompanied by itching especially of the nasal passages and the conjunctiva.
• Restlessness.
• Skin eruptions such as dermatitis, fungal type eruptions and pimples.
• Itching or pruritis accompanied the eruptions.
• The burning sensation predominated the areas of inflammation like the eye and other mucous membranes.
• The generalised symptoms of inflammation of redness, swelling, heat and pain was present with the inflammation of the mucous membranes.
• The lack in energy, drained feeling and generalised lazy feeling.
• Decrease in body mass.
• Various pains and symptoms, that were functional in nature, described as sensations such as poking, burning, hitting, pulling, bloated feeling and heartburn.

5.5.2 The Sycotic Miasm
The main expression of the Sycotic miasm is excessive discharges and the affection of the genitourinary system (Choudhury 1997:66) as is seen in the female symptoms of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH, of protracted menorrhagia with clotting.

5.6 CLINICAL INDICATIONS FOR ACACIA XANTHOPHLOEA 30CH
In the proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH a broad range of symptoms were revealed. These were the indications for clinical conditions that may be treated by prescribing the proving remedy, Acacia xanthophloea 30CH. It is therefore vital that further research studies are conducted to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH in the treatment of these clinical conditions. The clinical application of these conditions includes the following:

• Acne / Pimples
• Allergic dermatitis
• Skin abcesses
• Fungal skin eruptions
• Arthritis and arthralgia
• Fibromyalgia
• Neck pain
• Backache
• Concentration abnormalities
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Diabetes mellitus
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Abdominal cramps
• Heart burn
• Nausea and vomiting
• Apthous ulcers
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Eye complaints such as allergic conjunctivitis
• Fever
• Headache
• Influenza
• Malaise / Tiredness
• Sinusitis
• Sleep disorders / insomnia
• Stress related disorders
• Cystitis
• Vertigo

5.7 SUMMARY
The correlation between the African traditional medicinal usages of Acacia xanthophloea to the symptoms produced by the provers during the duration of the proving was distinctly evident. However, it is acknowledged that the correlation between the proving substance and the African traditional medicinal usages of Acacia xanthophloea are subjective. The interpretation can be performed in a different method or procedure from one person to another.

CHAPTER 6: THE RESULTS
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
6.1 RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1.1The provers

6.1.1.1 The prover group
Homoeopathic provings are the foundations of homoeopathic philosophy and Materia Medica. Proving symptomatology is essentially prover dependant in terms of their individual recordings of their experience whilst on the remedy. This research investigation comprised of a prover population which were students from the Durban University of Technology, students from various other institutions and members of the general public. The prover compliment was quite variable and thus provided a rich source of diverse perspectives of the remedy.

Although comprehensive instructions and training regarding detailed symptom recording was provided to the provers in the Letter of Information document (Appendix D) and Preliminary Letter (Appendix A) and at the pre-proving meeting, it was noted by the researcher that some provers documented symptoms in a vague or incomplete manner.This could possibly be due to their limited fundamental understanding of homoeopathic provings, and journaling (daily recording of symptoms) being a fairly new method of self-expression. However,the majority of provers did record accurate and rather succinct symptomatology. It was observed by the researcher, that research studies of homoeopathic provings that make use of homoeopathic students and practitioners in their prover population produced a rigorous and clear-cut portrayal of proving symptomatology, and this was also evident in this study. This can be accredited to the provers’relative familiarity of homoeopathy and the proving procedure;and that which was expected of them during the research proving study in comparison to provers of the general public.

The researcher, therefore, suggests that in the future primarily individuals that are au fait or experienced in the understanding and application of homoeopathic proving should be considered as participants in the research study. This will ensure more accuracy in descriptions of symptomatology and an increase in the characteristic value of homoeopathic provings.

6.1.1.2 Prover ethnicity and gender
The age, gender and ethnic background of provers play a crucial role in formulating an intensive, logical and all-encompassing proving. These essential components contribute to the creation of a comprehensive materia medica. This is so as information regarding the cultural heritage, established practices, nutritional patterning and the way of life of an individual are considered with each recorded symptom. In this research proving there was a predominance of African provers followed closely by Asian provers. There was no representation of the Caucasian ethnic group in the proving population.As a result the experience of the proving from that racial group was absent. It is advisable to include all available racial groups in a proving population.However, this does not affect the accuracy of the emerged symptomatology but rather the diverse experience of the symptomatology.

There was a gender predominance of females over males with a ratio of 3:1.

To improve the value and diversity of symptoms, it is advocated that for future provings a more diverse prover sample be obtained.

In order to acquire additional discernment regarding the physical, mental and emotional levels of a recently proven remedy, Vithoulkas (2002) recommends that an extensive range of potencies be applied. Sherr (2003) deems that executing proving studies at various levels of potency will accrue experience and knowledge that would support and benefit prescribing of the appropriate potency for a patient. It is therefore suggested that additional exploration into 6CH, 9CH, 200CH and 1M potencies of Acacia xanthophloea be performed in future as symptomatology composed from variable potencies may be dissimilar from the symptomatology formed by the 30CH potency. The researcher proposes that future investigations into Acacia xanthophloea be regulated under the following protocol:

• A study of the comparison of other remedies from the Fabaceae family that have been previously proven to determine the differences between the various species of the same family;
• The re-proving of remedies from the Fabaceae family that are presently used in practice but have not been effectively proven;
• Clinical trials in the management of the designated clinical conditions with Acacia xanthophloea 30CH.

In addition, it is recommended that a contemporary investigation of the Fabaceae family be performed once adequate proving studies have been carried out within this family. The relevant miasmatic categorisation can be derived if the remaining members of the Fabaceae family are thoroughly proven.

6.1.2 Publication
The proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH is composed of an extensive array of symptoms on the physical, mental and emotional levels amongst the provers. In respect of this symptomatology, data concerning this homoeopathic remedy should be made accessible to practicing homoeopathic physicians nationally and internationally. It is thus suggested by the researcher that this research proving study and materia medica of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH should be written up and published in the form of articles in a variety of homoeopathic journals.

6.2 CONCLUSION
The hypothesis that the proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH would present symptoms in the provers participating in this study was accepted and acknowledged as it was clearly demonstrated. The second hypothesis was that any proving symptomatology encountered by the provers during the duration of the research study would reveal similarity to the African traditional medicinal uses of Acacia xanthophloea was clearly demonstrated to be true.

The proving remedy produced a diverse range of symptoms on the mental plane. This remedy can be beneficial in the treatment of anger, anxiety, depression, disconnected or detached feeling, unfeeling state, forgetfulness, indecisiveness,irritability, mood swings, restlessness and stress. Head symptoms were intricate and ranged from head pain accompanied by eye symptoms to head pain with the sensations of “dull,heaviness, light-headedness, pulsating and throbbing.” Provers recorded the sensation of being “lightheaded” accompanied by vomiting and dizziness associated with weakness and tiredness.

The eye section of the repertory was a significant aspect of the proving. Provers documented that the eyes were itchy, red, watery, irritable, swollen, and had a burning sensation associated with sleepiness, heaviness and eye pain. Ear pain, itching and blockage of the ears was noted by several provers. Nasal discharge, dryness, nasal drip, nasal blockage, pimples, congestion of the nasal passages and sinusitis was reported and therefore it will bebeneficial in the clinical treatment of sinusitis and nasal congestion. Provers noted numbness and pimples on the face. The mouth felt dry, thick and the gums were red with soreness. Sensitive teeth were noticed. Lips were swollen, itchy and had the appearance of a rash. The tongue was thick and dry with sores and cracking of the tongue. The throat was dry, itchy and painful with associated soreness with a raw feeling and a scratchy sensation.

The stomach displayed a changeable, decreased and increased appetite. Bloating, eructation, constipation, diarrhoea, cramps, soreness and pain were experienced by the provers. The sensations of “poking, piercing, stabbing, twisting, pins and needles, beaten” were described by the provers. Vomiting and nausea was reported by a few provers. The provers displayed increased thirst. The abdomen was associated with heaviness and bloating. Stools were hard or soft, offensive, watery and black in colour. Burning and copious urination was exhibited by many provers. Bleeding during sexual intercourse was noticed. Menstruation blood flow was heavier, not clotted as much, brownish to reddish in colour with a craving for sour and sweet things. Menstruation was early, late, longer or shorter in duration. Eruptions, lumps, itching and discharge were observed around the genitalia. An increase or decrease in libido was noted in certain provers. Intense pain was felt during menstruation and tiredness or lethargy was also recorded during this time. Spotting was observed and there was a return of menstruation in one prover.

Chest pains were experienced in some provers. Dry skin was evident in the proving with some provers stating that their skin had brightened in complexion. Back pain was a profound symptom as pain manifested at the thoracic, lumbar, shoulder and neck area. The sensations described were “pulling, poking and sharp.” Provers displayed a sore back with sensitivity to cold. Lower and upper limb symptoms were prominent with provers describing symptoms that had a “burning sensation”, pain, weakness and numbness. Neck pain with stiffness was reported. Excessive perspiration was observed on the feet and at night.Deep peaceful sleep was encountered in many provers; sleeplessness and sleepiness was experienced by several provers. Provers recorded restless and disturbed sleep, some provers noted waking up late, sleeping longer and tiredness associated with sleep. Remarkable increases in energy levels were experienced and an increased desire for chocolates and tea.

The symptoms created during the proving revealed a correlation between the plant of the proving remedy and the African traditional medicinal uses, thus substantiating the second hypothesis. Distinct connection between the plant and the symptoms produced by the provers on the physical, mental and emotional levels were formed.

The proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH was an enduring, perceptive journey for the provers, the researcher and supervisors. Numerous new views regarding Acacia xanthophloea were brought into the limelight during the investigation of the therapeutic medicinal powers of this homoeopathic remedy.