Imponderables:

Generals: Energy

Pure

The love that comes from that person has no shape and structure.

Vibration

Divine

Immaterial

Invisible

No structure

Color is like if something adds to it, then that thing can be seen, but if it adds to something it could not be identified.

Shapeless

No boundaries

No beginning and no end

If something comes in its contact, it can be felt, it is so pleasant.

Positive

Negativity

Comparison pink with others

Following a thorough investigation and comparison of the symptoms produced by remedy Pink 30CH against those of the other seven (7) selected imponderable remedies – Luna (moonlight); Magnetis Polus Arcticus (North pole of the magnet); Magnetis Polus Australis (South pole of a magnet); Positronium (Anti-matter); Radium bromatum (Radium bromide); Sol (Sunlight) and X-ray (see Appendix H) – it was deduced that the following themes

were most indicative of the imponderable group as an entirety:

The imponderabilia are those remedies which are considered to be manufactured from an immaterial, dynamic, largely energetic source: moon rays, sun rays, X-rays, electricity, and magnetic

fields (Goel, 2002:12; Saxena, 2003:12). The imponderable remedies are generally produced by exposing a mixture of lactose and distilled water to the desired energy source from which a

remedy is to be manufactured; in some cases, a pure solvent of either distilled water or alcohol alone can also be used for the above mentioned purposes (Goel, 2002:69). Upon exposure for a predetermined time period these solutions are believed to absorb the emitted energies to which they have been exposed too, thus allowing the manufacturer to safely harness and use these

solutions as medicinally active agents. Like all other homoeopathic remedies these ''energy impregnated'' substances can then be triturated +/o. succussed further to the desired potency levels required for medicinal purposes (Goel, 2002:69; Saxena 2003:18-19).

Saxena states that the imponderable remedies should be considered as being more penetrating and enduring than all other homoeopathic medicines due to the fact that these remedies are formulated from direct energy sources, whereas all other homoeopathic medicines are not (Saxena, 2003:24-26).

Hence these remedies are said to work the fastest, reaching deeply into and stimulating the organism to health by clearing away stubborn chronic diseases that fail to yield to other homoeopathic remedies, including the powerful homoeopathic nosodes (Saxena, 2003:90).

Saxena (2003:26) further states that these imponderable remedies should also be considered in situations where individuals have undergone heavy radiation exposure; in those that suffer from immunodeficiency diseases; in others who are experiencing stubborn allergic and skin disorders, and also in those individuals with iatrogenic diseases. A remedy such as X-ray has been noted

to be one of the leading imponderable remedies for all of the above cited situations. Proven in 1897 by Dr. Bernhardt Fincke, X-ray has been used for a host of clinical diseases [those involving

cancerous conditions of all types: leukaemias and leucopaenias; anaemias; glandular disorders (particularly those afflicting the sexual glands leading to atrophy and sterility); conditions produced after prolonged exposure to X-ray emissions; rheumatoid arthritis, and a variety of skin complaints that range from eczema to psoriasis, burn wounds and warts] (Saxena, 2003:56/Vermeulen, 2000:1619).

Other imponderable remedies such as Rad-br. first proven by John Henry Clarke, has also been found to be of importance in the treatment of rheumatic pains and inflammation; gout; as well as in the clinical treatment of skin affections such as acne roseacea, naevi, cancers and slow healing ulcerations (Vermeulen, 2000:1314/Vermeulen, 2004:19). Other less well proven imponderable remedies such as Sol (Sunlight) and Luna (Moonlight) have also been used in disease conditions which include lupus, sun burns, sun strokes – and worms, epilepsy., oedema and somnambulism respectively (Saxena, 2003:54).

Energy

Fluxions in energy levels are seen in most, if not all imponderable remedies. This aspect of energetic fluxion can exist in an individual as either an increase or a decrease in energy levels. It can also occur as an alternation between the two states i.e. an individual may experience increased energy levels at first, which subsequently decreases rapidly. In such cases weakness and weariness then become the predominant presentation, rather than the restlessness that is encountered if the individual’s energy levels are increased. The former of the two examples is perhaps most frequently encountered amongst the imponderable remedies, occurring largely as a physical expression of exhaustion.

Conversely this theme of energy can also be encountered as a hurriedness or restless anxiety in the mind, or it may, more commonly, be experienced as an extreme prostration and dullness of the mind in which forgetfulness or absentmindedness become the most marked expressions. On a more physical level however, energy disturbances may also be encountered in the form of excessive sleepiness, restless sleep, deep sleep or even sleeplessness; there may also be sleep which lacks a refreshing quality once awake. In conclusion it can be seen that the imponderables in general seem to relate more to a diminishment or lack of energy rather than to any increases or enhancements in energy levels.

Sensitivity

At least five of the seven selected imponderable remedies have shared this theme in common with remedy Pink. This theme is basically indicative of the fact that the imponderabilia are very easily, quickly and acutely affected or moved

by impressions from the external environment. Of course these impressions do differ amongst the imponderable remedies – yet the quality of sensitivity is always apparent.

Irritability, impatience, anger

This theme ties in very closely related with that of the previous theme on sensitivity. This is because it has been found that the sensitivity to impressions seems to incite a general sense of marked peevishness and irritability, which in turn escalates to impatience, anger and even rage. It is as if the human organism is in a state of strained susceptibility which causes the individual to become angry or easily vexed, especially over trifles.

Psychotic, changeable mood

Erratic behaviour or changeability in mood is also a theme shared amongst the imponderable remedies. This fickleness in behaviour may also be accompanied by irresolution or a difficulty in thinking. The appearance of taciturn type behaviour and an aversion to company is also indicative of this theme. The term „psychotic“ has been used as a blanket term to denote the fact that all imponderabilia have the capacity to lose touch with reality, which is then marked by delusions, fears or a distorted perception of reality. Like with the theme of sensitivity, the delusions and fears encountered amongst the imponderable remedies will also differ widely.

Heaviness, morose, sadness

The theme of heaviness reveals the feeling encountered amongst the imponderable remedies in general. This heaviness is usually expressed as a

sense of dullness or a prostration of the mind, or even as a deep sadness and gloominess. This can be understood from the point of view that all energy seems to have been taken out of the human system leaving it in a sullen state of depression and moroseness. It is interesting to note that all seven imponderable remedies share this theme in common with the proving remedy.

Detachment, indifference

The theme of detachment and indifference reflects the ability of the imponderables to free themselves from all emotional, intellectual or social involvements. This is often accompanied by an aversion to company, as well as a taciturn

type behaviour in which the individual may express a desire for quiet repose and to be uncommunicative. Laziness may be seen as the expression of this theme on the physical plane of the human organism.

Tranquillity

The theme of tranquillity represents that aspect of the imponderable remedies which contrasts with the theme of heaviness and sadness discussed previously. This theme may manifest as a state or quality of sereneness, peacefulness, calmness or as a feeling of being undisturbed. This theme ties in closely with the theme of energy and the theme of detachment or indifference. This is because an individual may enter into a state of tranquillity when feeling detached

or indifferent to the surroundings – alternatively, this state of tranquillity may also arise when an individual’s energy is not in a state of fluxion, but rather in a state of balance or composure.

Sex

It can be said that all imponderables seem to have a marked affinity to the genito-urinary system of the human body. The theme of sex and libido is very closely related to the theme of energy. It is interesting to note that imponderables

seem to have different actions upon the libido of the two genders. There seems to be more of a diminishment in libido amongst the

males, whereas an increase in libido is evident amongst females – who also seem to experience a violent sexual desire that is not noted amongst the male gender. Having said this however, it is certainly possible to also see a decrease

in libido amongst females and an increase in males. The theme of sex may also be seen on the mental level which usually expresses itself in the form of amorous/sexual type dreams.

As we can see, the group analysis of the imponderabilia has brought forth a basic set of themes that can now be used to qualify the need for an imponderable remedy in clinical practice. These themes are by no means definite as many

of the imponderables – both modern and old – await further re-provings according to proper Hahnemannian methodology. This may, in time, reveal more themes that may be added to or refine those already cited above.

Discussion of the Common Physical and General Symptoms

The following set of physical and general symptoms have been extracted from amongst the seven (7) selected imponderabilia: Luna; Magnetis Polus Arcticus (M-arct); Magnetis Polus Australis (M-aust); Positronium (Positr); Radium bromatum (Rad-br); Sol and X-ray – as well as from remedy Pink (see Appendix H). Not all of these symptoms have been included into the above mentioned thematic expressions of the imponderable remedies, but the researcher felt

it important to bring to awareness that the imponderable remedies also share a wide range of symptoms on the physical and general levels as well.

These symptoms, as with the mental and emotional themes, were only considered to be expressions of the imponderable group as an entirety only if these symptoms appeared in three (3) or more imponderable remedies and in remedy Pink. What was also determined through this extraction of symptoms was that the imponderabilia seem to have an affinity, not only to the mind, but also to the gastrointestinal and reproductive systems as well. For ease of reference,

and wherever applicable, the relevant imponderable remedies have been included in brackets „()“ in order to indicate those imponderable remedies which share symptomatology in common with remedy Pink.

Head and Face

Headaches in the forehead, occipital and temporal regions are encountered frequently amongst the imponderable remedies (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Rad-br, Sol, X-ray). Alternatively, headaches may also appear generally across the entire head (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Sol, X-ray) with dull pains characterising the type of pain associated with these headaches. Dryness of the mouth (Luna, M-arct, Positr); stinging pains in the eyes (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr); noises in the ears (M-arct, M-aust, X-ray); acuteness of vision (Luna, M-arct, Positr) and a sensation of heat in the face (M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Sol) are also encountered amongst the imponderabilia. A sensation of vertigo is also a prominent symptom encountered amongst this group of remedies (M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Rad-br, X-ray).

Throat and Gastrointestinal System

The manifestation of a sore and painful throat (Luna, M-aust, Positr) seems to be common in the imponderable remedies. In the acidity (Luna, M-arct, Positr), heartburn (M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Sol), eructations (M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Rad-br), nausea (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Rad-br, X-ray) and thirst (Luna, M-aust, Positr, Sol) are frequently encountered; whereas the appetite is often found to be either increased (M-arct, M-aust, Positr) or decreased (Positr, Sol, X-ray). Likewise cramping (M-arct, M-aust, Sol) and stitching (M-arct, M-aust, Positr) pains are also experienced in the abdominal region, as well as flatulence (M-arct, M-aust, Positr), constipation (Luna, M-arct, Positr, Sol) or diarrhoea (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr, X-ray).

Reproductive System

There is either an increase or decrease in libido encountered in the reproductive sphere of both sexes. In females however, the sexual desire can

also be violent in character (M-arct, M-aust, Positr). There are also many changes in the menstrual cycles – with menses appearing too early (Luna, M-aust, Positr), too late (Luna, M-arct, Rad-br) or becoming too short (Luna, M-arct, Positr) in duration. Many of the imponderabilia also produce copious menstrual discharges (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr, X-ray).

Chest and Back

A sensation of pain, constriction (Luna, Positr, Rad-br, Sol) or oppression (M-arct, M-aust, Positr), with a difficulty in respiration (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr) is encountered in the chest. Pain is also experienced in the lumbar region in general (Luna, M-aust, Sol).

Sleep

Restless (M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Rad-br, Sol) or deep (Luna, M-arct, Positr, Sol) sleep is encountered amongst the imponderabilia. There can also be excessive sleepiness (M-arct, M-aust, Rad-br, X-ray) or sleeplessness (M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Sol, X-ray). The sleeplessness is said to occur due to a restlessness of the mind or an excessive activity of thoughts within the mind. The sleep is therefore also described as being unrefreshing in quality (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr, X-ray). Dreams common to the imponderabilia are amorous dreams (Luna, M-arct, Positr, X-ray), or dreams which are described as being very vivid in nature (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Rad-br).

Generals

A desire for sweets (Positr, Rad-br, X-ray) and for cold drinks or cold water (Luna, Positr, Rad-br, X-ray) has been found to be common amongst the imponderabilia. There is also much weakness (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Rad-br, Sol, X-ray), weariness (M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Sol, X-ray) and lassitude (M-arct, Positr, X-ray) encountered in these remedies. Conversely, a feeling of restlessness may also manifest (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Rad-br). The imponderable remedies are also described as being able to produce the

sensation of heat (Luna, M-arct, M-aust, Positr, Rad-br) or a lack of vital heat (Luna, Positr, X-ray) in general – as well as a generalised painful soreness throughout the body (M-arct, M-aust, Positr, X-ray).

List of common or shared symptoms:

Luna.:

Sol.:

Pain – stitching pain (= sticking, etc.)

Rectum: Constipation

Diarrhoea

Urging