Acridotheres tristis
Преобладающие симптомы, относящиеся к психической и эмоциональной сфере гомеопатического препарата позволяют рассматривать Майну (Саранчовый скворец, Acridotheres tristis) в качестве еще одного острого средства на период глобальных конфликтов и включают депрессию, слабость памяти, изоляцию, сопровождаемую потребностью в одиночестве, и сильное чувство неуверенности с конфликтом воли. Некоторые испытуемые также сообщали о тревоге, однако у 6 испытуемых наблюдалось снижение обычной тревожности (симптом вылечен).
Были сны о нападении и преследовании, и, в частности, о борьбе с безуспешными усилиями. Было отмечено улучшение сна (симптом вылечен).
Характерные физические симптомы включают головные боли, головокружение, сильную усталость, кожные высыпания, особенно прыщи и сыпь, геморрой, тяжелую дисменорею и онемение верхних конечностей и спины.
Другие симптомы, которые следует учитывать, включают головные боли, лихорадку, общую усталость, потерю аппетита и сильный кашель, что может указывать на грипп.
У некоторых участников гомеопатического испытания наблюдались симптомы, связанные с ревматическими жалобами - общие мышечные боли, сопровождающиеся усталостью, дрожью или неустойчивостью.
Дополнительные симптомы указывают на возможное использование при лечении желудочно-кишечных заболеваний, включая тошноту, спазмы в животе, вздутие живота и изжогу. Сообщалось о заложенности носа, сильном насморке и постоянном чихании (аллергический ринит).
Краткий обзор прувинга гомеопатического препарата
5.2 THE SYMPTOMS OF Acridotheres trisitis
5.2.1 MINDFour of the provers experienced a sense of tranquillity and contentment. Provers described this tranquillity as a heightened calmness. A feeling of peace and being comfortable with oneself. One prover felt a calmness and a sensation as if she is doing things in slow motion. In another experience, one prover who previous to the proving was short tempered and had an obsession with smoking now feels a lot calmer, stress free, and the smoking habit has decreased along with the associated anxiety.
The sensation of two wills came up quiet strongly in one prover, in which associated feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, fear and confusion were demonstrated extensively. These feelings were mostly focused on the prover’s career life, where there was a strong will to change certain things but afraid to do so because of the stress to explore new avenues and the fear of losing what she currently has.
Two provers demonstrated loathing especially with one prover who didn’t feel like going to work with the occasional feelings of sadness and unhappiness about her job. In the case of the second prover, there was no will to study accompanied by feelings of extreme anger and frustration.
A desire to be left alone was experienced in several ways, yet it brought on a deep depression within and at times an opportunity to rejuvenate. Four of the provers experienced these feelings of isolation and a need for solitude. This desire of solitude can be seen in three of the provers as an aversion to company and of both friends and family, even to a point of refusing to entertain husband and kids. Even though there was a desire to be alone one prover still had a constant care for patients and felt that they were his life’s true purpose. The second prover had a similar experience in which there was a sudden feeling of doing something that makes peoples’ life easy. It was also noted that in this moment of solitude provers used this time for quiet and peace and spent the time with self or as one prover described it as a feeling to rest and hibernate.
Provers experienced a sense of bonding and connecting with people who they usually don’t have a steady relationship with. One prover felt a bond between her and her colleagues, whilst another prover felt her relationship with her mother has developed and she could express hidden feelings to her mother. Some provers described the connection as a deep spirited connection and felt more liberated. However, one prover experienced a disconnection while being in the company of people, accompanied by constant thoughts of being an outcast with a feeling as if he was forgotten. One prover, who previous to the proving was empathetic in nature, felt emotionally separated from conversation and distant.
The sense or desire to be in nature manifested in two provers. It was in nature that the provers felt freedom or to be alone in nature to get away from problems and responsibilities. The sense of freedom manifested in a different form, in which provers described their experience as a feeling of letting go of the past and pain and be free and fly to higher realms. Whilst other provers felt light, free, and like a flying bird, no sadness, no guilt.
Two provers had experienced difficulty with their memory throughout the proving. Both provers could not continue with a test as they had forgotten everything after answering one question, whilst one prover felt like she had not practised enough and can’t remember the test. Provers noticed that the memory weakness mostly surrounded the daily errands which they are responsible for at home and at work. One prover experienced memory loss when driving and could not remember what happened at certain distances.
Along with confidence and enthusiasm, provers found themselves engaging in activities that involved leadership in groups, where they either co-ordinated a meeting with confidence and ease, or delivering a peace prayer.
Three provers experienced a euphoric sensation which one prover described it as an increased energy, feeling a powerful source of strength within. Two provers described this experience as a feeling of being invincible, like they can do anything. Some provers felt like they were floating above the ground and flying on the journey.
5.2.2 VERTIGOVertigo was experienced by three provers and described in several ways. A sensation as if head was spinning, whilst one prover felt as if a worm was crawling on her forehead, going in circles. One prover had a sensation as if her head were floating and the body was about to fall, whilst one prover shared a similar experience in which it was described as if her head was about to separate from the body. Vertigo was also experienced when sitting, studying and accompanied by nausea, headaches and sleepiness.
5.2.3 HEADHeadaches/head pain was reported in ten provers and will be discussed according to location, modality and sensation. The most prominent locations of the headaches were behind the eyes/around the eyes which were experienced in five provers. Four provers experienced headaches in the temporal region and the forehead. Most of the headaches were ameliorated by keeping still or resting the head and sleep. The sensation of the headaches were described in various ways, however the most common sensations experienced was a sharp pain in various locations and the sensation as if the head felt heavy. Headaches in the morning were noted in three provers throughout the proving. Two provers developed sensitivity to light which either aggravated the headache or caused the headache.
5.2.4 EYESTwo of the provers that experienced eye pain described it as a burning pain accompanied by itchiness and lachrymation. One of the most common concomitant symptoms experienced with the eye symptoms were headaches which were reported in four provers. Apart from the eye pain three provers also experienced profuse lachrymation accompanied by profuse nasal discharge. One prover had difficulty in opening her eyes due to the eyes being sensitive to light.
5.2.5 EARA burning sensation of the ear was experienced accompanied by a fever and a headache. Prover 15 experienced pain of the eustachian tubes with the sensation as if they were stretched inside out and was ameliorated by swallowing. A sharp pain in both ears were experienced, which began in the left ear and moved to the right ear.
5.2.6 NOSESymptoms of nasal congestion accompanied by copious nasal mucous production were reported in six provers, of which three provers described these symptoms as flu-related symptoms. One prover described a burning sensation in the bridge of nose with lachrymation an associated symptom. Three provers experienced constant sneezing in sets of fits.
5.2.7 FACETwo provers reported having pimples, of which one prover previous to the proving never had pimples, however developed pimples in the second week of the proving. Pimples appeared in the region of the chin and cheeks. In contrast to the previous symptom an improvement to the skin was observed, even though the prover had consumed sugar, which is the aggravating factor, she had not experienced any skin eruptions. Perspiration that was anxiety related was reported.
5.2.8 MOUTHDryness of the mouth was reported accompanied by thirst. One prover had experienced sensitivity and bleeding of the gums.
5.2.9 THROATTwo provers experienced a sore throat accompanied by itchiness. Prover 15 experienced difficulty in swallowing due to an obstruction in throat which was described as a piece of bread lodged in the throat. In the case of Prover 17, his voice became hoarse due to the sore throat. Dryness of throat was experienced by two provers accompanied by an itchy throat and associated with sinusitis.
5.2.10 STOMACHAn increase in appetite was experienced by two provers especially in the morning. One prover noticed an improvement in his appetite, in which previous to the proving he would experience a lack of appetite accompanied by vomiting. A decrease in appetite was experienced by two provers accompanied by an aversion /no interest to food. In contrast to the previous symptom one prover had an appetite with an aversion to food. The concomitant symptoms such as nausea, vertigo and stomach cramps was reported. One prover experienced a lack of appetite due to the flu. A sensation of the stomach being bloated accompanied by difficulty in swallowing mainly through the chest was noted. Heartburn was reported in two provers, however in one prover it was experienced in the throat and was described as a ball of fire burning in the throat. A bubbly sensation was reported by two provers accompanied by loss of appetite.
5.2.11 ABDOMENAbdominal cramps were reported and was described as a bubbling and bloated sensation which was ameliorated after stool.
5.2.12 RECTUMThe development of haemorrhoids was experienced even though there were regular bowel movements. The prover described the haemorrhoids as a protruding bulge with no signs of bleeding and no severe pain.
5.2.13 FEMALE GENITALIASix of the ten female provers had noted menstrual symptoms. Dysmenorrhoea was experienced by three provers and described as a sharp pain in the pelvic region. However, in the case of Prover 10 the intensity of the menstrual pain was a severe pain accompanied by profuse clotting and heavy blood flow. In contrast to the previous symptom one prover there was an absence of menstrual pain. Leukorrhea during menses was reported, which was described as a thick, slimy discharge.
5.2.14 RESPIRATORYAn improvement in breathing was reported, which previous to the proving the prover had experienced a difficulty with breathing that was worse during the day and while driving.
5.2.15 LARYNXHoarseness of the voice was discussed in section 5.2.9
5.2.16 COUGHA dry, irritating cough was reported in three provers. Two provers experienced continuous coughing to a point of gagging. In two provers the cough was worse at night causing a disturbance in sleep.
5.2.17 CHESTA bloated sensation in the chest was reported accompanied by a sensation as if everything inside the chest was swollen and constricted. Pain in the chest muscles was noted and was described as a poking pain.
5.2.18 BACKNumbness of the neck and back accompanied by numbness of the shoulders was reported. Constriction along the lumbar region was experienced and described as if the back went spastic.
5.2.19 EXTREMITIESMany symptoms were experienced in the upper and lower limbs. Numbness/numbing pain of the shoulder which was more prominent on the left side and ameliorated by stretching the arm and neck exercises, were reported by Prover 1. In one prover a throbbing pain was experienced in the right side of the shoulder and radiated to the jaw. A tingling sensation in the left elbow and left hand were reported.
The symptoms of the lower limbs were experienced in several forms. A stitching pain, described as sharp poking pain, was reported and experienced in the right thigh, legs, knees, ankles and left heel. A severe burning sensation of the right hip was reported as being a tender spot that was ameliorated by continued movement and worse on first movement. A burning sensation of the feet was experienced by two provers.
5.2.20 SLEEPAn improvement in sleep was reported in six provers, which provers described as a deep sleep or felt well rested. Two provers felt a constant desire for sleep due to being tired and exhausted. In contrast to the previous symptom one prover experienced disturbed sleep due to having disturbing dreams. One prover described feeling sleepy at work specifically at 10:00 a.m. Three provers experienced waking up refreshed, feeling energetic and no longer de-motivated.
5.2.21 DREAMSSix provers remembered having dreams, of which some provers could describe the content or the gist of the dreams, and two provers could only remember the feelings associated with the dreams. Three provers described having unpleasant dreams of being pursued or attacked, however in one case the prover could not remember the content of the dream but described it as being frightful. Dreams of struggling and unsuccessful efforts came up quiet strongly in one prover. Two provers had dreams of family, which entailed bonding with family and the death of a relative. One prover had vivid dreams of animals, in particular a dream of a dead bird in a office and a pleasant dream of a snake.
5.2.22 FEVERFever with no thirst and no perspiration was reported. One prover had experienced a fluctuation in body temperature between hot and cold.
5.2.23 SKINThe skin eruption that developed was described as a red macula rash on the neck accompanied by a strong burning sensation and itchy, which was either caused or aggravated by exposure to hot water. The rash was more prominent on the right side of the neck, however the rash did appear on the left side of the neck over a smaller area.
5.2.24 GENERALSFive provers were reported feeling extremely tired and exhausted. Prover 10 described the sensation as if she is a walking zombie, and Prover 17 felt run down, more than most times. The most common concomitant symptom was the desire to sleep which was reported in four provers. In contrast to the previous symptom, three provers reported an increase in energy levels.
Two provers reported a sensation as if every bone is aching, and was described by one prover as if her body felt tight.
In respect to food and drink, a strong craving for chocolate was experienced by three provers. A few other cravings reported included a desire for seeds, fried foods, sweets and citrus fruits.
5.3 REMEDY ABBREVIATIONThe recommendations made by Schroyens in the Blueprint for a New Repertory,Synthesis Repertorium Homeopathicum Syntheticum (2001:39-41) have been utilized in order to follow a logical and coherent system of arriving at remedy abbreviations. The Latin name of the remedy, Acridotheres tristis, serves as the basis for the abbreviation. The researcher has chosen the unique root Acr, and the extension „-t, creating the abbreviation Acr-t for Acridotheres tristis.
5.4 SUMMARY OF SYMPTOMSThe predominant symptoms belonging to the mental and emotional spheres of this remedy include depression, memory weakness, isolation accompanied by a need for solitude and a great sense of uncertainty with a conflict of will. Anxiety was also reported in several of the provers however Prover 6 experienced a reduction of the normal anxiety (cured symptom). There were dreams of being attacked and pursued, and in particular dreams of struggling with unsuccessful efforts. An improvement in sleep was experienced (cured symptom).
The characteristic physical symptoms include headaches, dizziness, extreme fatigue, skin eruptions especially pimples and rashes, haemorrhoids, severe dysmenorrhoea and numbness of the upper limbs and back. Other symptoms to be taken into consideration include headaches, fever, general tiredness, loss of appetite and severe coughing, are suggestive of influenza. A number of provers experienced symptoms associated with rheumatic complaints such as general muscle aches accompanied by tiredness, trembling or unsteadiness of the limbs. Other symptoms indicate a possible use in the treatment of gastro-intestinal complaints which include nausea, abdominal cramps, abdominal distention and heartburn. Nasal congestion, intense coryza and constant sneezing were reported.
5.5 POSSIBLE CLINICAL INDICATIONS OF Acridotheres tristisBased on the proving symptoms and the homoeopathic Law of Similars, Acridotheres tristis could possibly be prescribed for the following symptoms:
• AnxietyAnxiety was experienced by several of the provers, in particular performance anxiety and anxiety of impending danger which the prover felt panic stricken. The anxiety was accompanied by a sense of confusion and insecurity especially about exploring a new avenue.
• DepressionThe depression experienced was described as a feeling of sadness, emptiness, being de-motivated with no will to study or work. It can also be seen that the depression is further extended into the physical plane, in that provers experienced lethargy and body aches.
• HeadachesThe pain experienced was mainly of a sharp nature and a heavy sensation. The headaches reported had a great propensity to the region of the eye, behind or around the eyes.
Allergie rhinitis
Characteristic symptoms of nasal congestion accompanied by copious nasal mucous production, profuse lachrymation and constant sneezing are suggestive of allergic rhinitis.
• HaemorrhoidsThe development of haemorrhoids was reported and was described as a protruding bulge with no bleeding and no pain. Even though it was experienced by one prover it remains to be a significant manifestation as the prover was not exposed to the contributing factors in the development of haemorrhoids.
• FatigueSeveral provers experienced symptoms of extreme tiredness and exhaustion to a point where the provers felt a desire to lay still and sleep. There were also associated physical sensations of the body feeling tight along with body aches, unsteadiness and weakness of the limbs.
• InsomniaAn improvement in sleeping patterns was experienced in 40% of the provers. In most of the cases provers experienced deep sleep and waking refreshed.