Mineralien
Comparison. Nosodes + Minerals + 11th column + cancer
miasm + sarcodes
Vergleich Mineralien + Pflanzen + Animalia.
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Sankaran: Central themes common to remedies of the
mineral kingdom are „structure” and „organization”, and the problems of mineral
remedies/personalities arise from a break in this structure
and organization, breaking in relationships or failure
in performance. As personalities they are very systematic and tend to be highly
organized.
Classifies mineral remedies into metals, cations,
anions, salts and acids.
Comparison: Sarcodes + Nosodes + Minerals +
Stadium 11 + Miasm cancer
[David
Little]
Minerals
are the foundation of the structure of the earth and all organic living things
on earth. So minerals inherent in a plant or animal remedy deeply affect the
nature of the provings and clinical confirmations.
Farrington:
description of the animal remedies. "Medicines derived from the animal
kingdom act energetically and rapidly. They vary in intensity from the fatal
snakebite to coral/sponges/etc./which are more or less modified by their
mineral constituents".
The animal
remedies in general are energetic and rapid in their actions. The most violent
are the animal poison remedies taken from the Opidians (= snakes). On the
opposite end of the spectrum
Calc.
usually listed with the mineral remedies. This remedy is known for its deep
slow action and its cold/torpid/slow functions and stagnations rather than
energy or violence represented by its
acute
complementary
The Antipsoric Medicines
As a rule
it was developed from their pure symptoms/that most of the earths/alkalies and
acids/as well as the neutral salts composed of them/together with several of
the metals are psoric.
The
similarity in nature of the leading antipsoric/Sulph. to Phos. and other
combustible substances from the vegetable and mineral kingdoms led to the use
of the latter and some animal substances naturally followed them by analogy/in
agreement with experience.
H. was the
first to study the similarity of the minerals to miasmic states as well as
their complementary relationships to the remedies of the 3 kingdoms.
This is so
in the 3 cardinal antipsorics: Sulph. (mineral)/Calc. (Mollusk) and Lyc. (Fern)
which are complementaries.
These
remedies have proven themselves to be more commonly used for the effects of the
venereal miasms with or without psora.
In the
Principles and Art of Cure notes the following when discussing the carbon family remedies.
Boenninghausen:
all these have the characteristic carbon influence/even though associated with
another element. It may seem strange to the casual student of materia medica to
include Sep. in this list/but to the homoeopathician Sep. is the animal carbon.
H.
mentioned the importance of 'analogy' and 'experience' in studying the
relationships of remedies of the 3 kingdoms. The relationship of the carbons to
Sep. is one observation. If homoeopaths work by analogy and experience the
relationships within homogenous families and the greater materia medica can be
uncovered. This is how the range of the provings is expanded and new potential
symptoms and clinical applications may be discovered.
Roberts: 30
minerals on the antipsoric list of 33 are within the atomic weights of the elements contained in the human organism. The
nutritional remedies act predominantly on the psoric and pseudo-psora TB miasm.
The only remedies in the antipsoric list that have an atomic weight heavier
then the body's constituents: Ba/Pt/Au. These remedies have proven themselves
to be more commonly
used for
the effects of the venereal miasms with or without psora.
H. set the
standard for the anti-venereal powers of the heavy elements by Hg (= Mercury)
as the cardinal remedy for the syphilitic miasm. Remedies toxic to the human
body: Ag/Au/Cd/Os/Ir/
Hg/Pt/Pb/Rd/Nit-ac.
are known for deep destructive processes that mimic venereal diseases as well
as many chronic degenerative disorders. Nevertheless/these trends only
represent tendencies as many of the nutritional minerals have multi-miasmic
actions as do the heavier elements.
The list of
psoric symptoms in the Chronic Diseases (1828) is the miasm theory in a seed
state. In the introduction to Hempel’s translation of the Organon/Hering
confirms that H. introduced a new miasm called pseudo-psora. H. divided the
venereal diseases into sycosis and syphilis early in his career. Later he also
separated the symptoms of psora from those of pseudopsora. In the first symptoms
list in the Chronic Diseases (1828) H. unknowingly mixed the symptoms of Psora
with the TB miasma = H.’s Pseudopsora.
As H.
gained experience/he noticed that he was observing two distinct non venereal
miasms and began to reclassify their symptoms. He shared this information with
Hering.
H. told
Boenninghausen that he was doing a detailed study of sycosis and would share
his new symptoms list when finished. Unfortunately/H. was unable to finish this
work before he died 1843.
The
following therapeutic hints are offered as a commentary on the materia medica.
The mineral family symptoms included are those observed by the author in the
clinic and confirmed in materia medica studies. The brackets ( ) contain
examples of mineral families or remedies known for the symptoms mentioned. I
have not proposed any radical new concepts nor tried to develop the themes
beyond my practical experience. There are many interesting analogies and
correspondences to be drawn between the mineral characteristics and the symptoms
of the materia medica. Such insights often add greater understanding but they
should not replace provings and clinical confirmations. Perhaps as our
knowledge of the mineral world expands we can comment on this subject.
Therapeutic Hints
The
minerals have a deep action on the metabolism and organic structures of the
human organism. The elemental remedies have the potential to produce every
disease known to the orthodox pathologist but each in their own characteristic
way. For this reason the homoeopath studies each elemental family and their
known relationships. In this quest we are assisted by the periodic table of the
elements and knowledge of chemistry.
Minerals and Constitutions
Many
mineral remedies are similar to well known constitutional types. James Kent
once remarked on how a homoeopath begins to recognize certain constitutional
remedies by observation of their mind/body make up. This collection of
essential constitutional signs is then confirmed by the characteristic
symptoms.
"A great deal is presented that can be
seen by looking at the patient/so we say this looks like a Nat-m. Experienced
physicians learn to classify patients by the appearance."
The
physical constitution and mental temperament of many polychrest minerals
(Nat-m./Calc./Ferr-met./Phos./Ars. etc.) have well recorded constitutional
portraits. With experience the homoeopath recognizes many such objective signs
on first sight. Each mineral type is predisposed toward certain diathetic
constitutions and psychological traits.
The mineral
remedies also have a close relationship to the Hippocratic natural temperaments
and the Mappa Mundi. For example: Nit-ac. suited to the
yellowish/brown/thin/dry/irritable/choleric temperaments that are angered
easily and hold grudges. Calc. suited to the
white/cold/sweaty/slow/flabby/leucophlegmatic temperament. Ferr-met. suited to
the reddish/pseudo plethoric sanguine temperament that appears vital but
underneath is pale/restless and weak. Ars. suited to the
blue-black/nervous/fastidious/nervous melancholic temperament.
Minerals and Miasms
The
minerals have a deep action on the rational spirit/intellect/intelligence and
mind/memory (Geist). Known for gradual onsets/long progressive actions and deep
pathologies. The minerals are known for their multi-miasmic and the ability to
treat several layers without changes of remedies. The nutritional mineral
remedies have slow onsets/the heavy elements are insidious and more progressive
and the poisons are violent and destructive. The heavier the atomic weight the
more rapidly destructive the element is on the intellect and intelligence. The
nutritional minerals tend to treat psora and the pseudo psora while the heavier
metals are useful in removing the venereal miasms. These categories are not
exclusive as the minerals have multi miasmic powers.
The mineral
remedies affect the organic structures of the human organism corroding the
neuro-endocrine system/organs/tissues and fluids. The mineral complexion is
discolored with various hues (yellow/white/red/blue/brown/gray/etc.) showing
deep seated dyscrasias leading to cachexia (a mixture of sickly colors showing
multi miasmic pathology). The plants cause similar colors but are acute and
brighter in hue while the animal remedies reflect violent colors related to
animal poisons/toxins and venoms. The minerals corrupt the spirit/emotional
disposition/brain/nerves/organs/glands/blood/nutrition/digestion/tissues/fluids
and bones in a chronically progressive manner. The pains of the minerals are
miasmic/deep/progressive and increase over time until they become unbearable.
The psoric and pseudo-psoric remedies tend to be < in the day while the
venereal remedies are < at night.
Slow Decline in Spirit/Intellect and
Intelligence
The
minerals have a great power on the rational spirit/intellect and intelligence
(Geist). Their concentration progressively becomes more difficult/their memory
declines and they feel dullness with prostration of mind
(Argentums/Ammoniums/Aurums/Bartyas/Calcareas/Kaliums/Mercuries/Natrums/Phosphates/Platina/Silicas/Zincs).
The minerals often begin with much activity but they end in exhaustion
(Acids/Alumina/Arsenicum/Aurums/Ferrums/Murates/Nitrates/Phosphates/Sulphates).
When the minerals become aware of their slow decline they try to hide it from
others by trying harder to prove themselves. This usually ends in total
exhaustion and failure and in some cases/a decline into imbecility
(Acids/Argentums/Arsenicum/Bartyas/Calcareas/Carbons/Kaliums/Mercuries/Natrums/Phosphates/Silicas/Sulphates).
Need for Organization and Structure
- Conflict between Stability and Freedom
The mineral
temperament tends to need stability/solid bonds/good partnerships and desires
organization and structure
(S-Block:
Natrums/Kaliums/Magnesiums/Calcareas)
or they
destroy organizations and structures to prove their independence
(P-Block:
Fluorides/Murates/Nitrates/Iodums/Phosphates/Sulphates). The combination of the
S and P block elements makes up a good number of polychrest remedies with
well known
constitutions and temperamental portraits
(Calc-c./Calc-f./Calc-m./Calc-i./Calc-p./Hep./Kali-b./Kali-p. Kali-i./Kali-s./Nat-c./Nat-m./Nat-p./Nat-s./Mag-c./Mag-m./Mag-p./Mag-s.)
Some of these remedies reflect
being caught between the need for solid bonds and independence. In the
beginning they desire fulfilling relationships and good partners/but as the
disappointments mount/they become more resentful and need to prove that they
can be independent. Some wish to have it both ways so they stay in
dysfunctional relationships/although they wish for independence and do not make
changes rapidly.
Restlessness/Driven/Exhausted
The mineral
remedies deeply affect the emotional disposition (Gemüt) with irritability and
anxiety mixed with fear and tendency toward sleeplessness with anxious dreams.
The mineral temperament is restless/experiences deep anxieties and gradually
grows exhausted
(Argentums/Arsenicums/Calcareas/Cuprums/Ferrums/Iodum/Kaliums/Mercuries/Plumbum/Silicates/Sulphates/etc.).
Their anxiety is worse < in the evening sometimes driving them from the bed
at night
(Argentums/Arsenicums/Bismuth/Carbons/Causticum/Ferrum/Magnesium/Natrums). This
restlessness may be due to emotional as well as physical pains. In the
functional state their inner drive gives them strength but as they become more
neurotic it transforms into a restless/driven/obsessive compulsive personality.
This constant psychological strain leads toward exhaustion and eventual
collapse.
Repressed Emotions and Fixed
Personalities
Although
the mineral temperament is quite intellectual they are affected deeply by
emotions which are repressed by the rational mind only to reappear as
compensation like hardness
(Ammoniums/Arsenicums/Cuprums/Kaliums/Natrums/Nitrates) or mildness
(Alumina/Arsenicums/Aurum/Borax/Calcareas/Kaliums/Natrums/Nitrates/Phosphates/Platina/Plumbum/
Silica/Stannum/Sulphur/Zinc). The minerals are restless and driven and find it
difficult to adapt psychologically to new circumstances or make personal
changes. The presence of their shadowy emotions is apparent to others but they
think they are still in control of the situation. If this control is lost they
may become destructive and violent
(Ammoniums/Aurums/Calcareas/Carbons/Iodum/Kaliums/Natrums/Nitrates/Platina/Sulphates/Zinc/etc.).
Need for Recognition/Respect and Appreciation
The
minerals like to be seen as prominent members of their peer group or family
(Argentums/Arsenicums/Ferrum/Kaliums/Paladium/Platina/Sulphates) although they
have a difficult time in the office (Graphites/Mercuries/Natrums/Nitrates/Sulphates)
and the home (Arsenicums/Calcareas/Kaliums/Nitrates). If they do not acquire
their goals in life they suffer as they wish to be looked up to by others
(precious metals-Argentums/Aurum/Palladium/Platina) and can be very ego
centered (Aurums/Causticum/Ferrum/Palladium/Platina/Silicates/Sulphates). A
mineral temperament is confident when healthy/offended when
criticized/resentful when hurt and destructive when unforgiving.
Trouble Resolving Conflicts and Feeling Safe
The mineral
temperament has a long memory for those with whom they find fault and have
trouble forgiving and forgetting past offenses
(Acids/Ammoniums/Aurums/Calcareas/Manganese/Natrums/Nitrates). If they do not
get what they think is right they feel betrayed and have a hard time resolving
conflicts. They worry and fear misfortune especially when they think their
security is threatened and become paranoid
(D-Block:
transition
elements/Manganese/Ferrum/Cobalt/Nickel/Cuprum/Zinc/Paladium/Platina/Argentum/Aurum/Mercury).
The mineral temperament has
delusions that
criminals/suspect
individuals and bad people are about
(Alumina/Ammoniums/Carbons/Causticum/Ferrums/Mercuries/Natrums/Nitrates/Silicates/Strontium
and Sulphates).
They may
project their fear and aversions on to certain persons/the opposite or same
sex/or different ethnic groups and religions.
Discontented and Dissatisfied with Self and
Others
The
minerals become deeply discontented/displeased and dissatisfied if they
perceive themselves as failures/disrespected/or miss attaining their goals.
(Ammoniums/Antimonies/Calcareas/Cuprum/Kaliums/Mercuries/Natrums/Palladium/Platina/Silica/Stannum/Sulphates).
They tend to dominate domestic affairs which is carried out by either control
(Arsenicum/Ferrums/Kaliums and Natrums) or being over liberal with themselves
(Fluorides/Phosphorus/Nitrates and Sulphates). They are prone to holding others
to their own standards and tend to be critical in their opinions
(Alumina/Ammoniums/Arsenicum/Aurum/Bartyas/Bromium/Calcareas/Graphites/Kaliums/Mercuries/Phosphates/Platina
and Sulphates). If they can't control their environment they become
irritable/morose/cross/fretful/ill humor/peevish and quarrelsome causing them
to scold and lecture.
Withdrawal and Abandonment
If the
minerals do not get their way they have a tendency not to talk about the
situation and would rather be alone
(Acids/Barytas/Carbons/Ferrums/Magnesiums/Natrums/Palladium/Phosphates/
Selenium/Stannum/Sulphates). If they do not get what they desire they have
delusions of being deserted/betrayed/abandoned and forsaken
(Argentums/Aurum/Carbons/Barytas/ Kaliums/Magnesiums/Natrums/Platina). The
mineral temperament has a tendency to withdrawal into their own 'element'. They
will fill their time with work or distractions to stay away from those they consider
a problem especially their family (Ammoniums/Aurums/Calcareas/Fluoric
Acid/Iodums/Kaliums/Mercuries/Natrums/Phosphates/Platina/Plumbum). They have
aversions to certain persons they have never seen or those who have offended
them in the past. (Ammoniums/Aurum/Calcarea/Causticum/Natrums/Nitrates/Selenium/Stannum).
The constant decline of the spirit and emotional disposition coincides with
withdrawal from reality and the abandonment of all healthy relationships.
Ultimate withdrawal is suicide and the abandonment of life itself.
The Stages of Life
1st
stage: The minerals have a great effect on babies/youths and adolescents (times
of great growth) (as well as the middle age when the miasms begin to become
more pathological).
They must be
used carefully during old age due to their deep actions and potential for
unproductive aggravations. When the individual is in a functional state/the
mineral temperaments provide support to others and
are stable
personalities in the community and home. They have brilliant intellects and
strong emotions and are often leaders among their peers. They work hard yet
know how to enjoy themselves and are often successful. They have pride in their
accomplishments and wish to be appreciated by people.
When the mineral
temperament is placed under continual strain they become more
controlled/resisting to changes/have trouble adapting to stress.
2nd stage:
is full of struggle/strife/contradictions as they fight to regain their former
identity. The more they attempt to control their circumstances/the more they
become anxious/frustrated and angry. As they become less successful in
enforcing control their outbursts become more violent.
3rd stage:
begins when the mineral temperament realizes that their intellect is degenerating
causing loss of emotional control. This makes them feel less confident and more
fearful/paranoid and depressed. This leads toward dark forebodings/feelings of
failure/loss/gloom and melancholia
(Alumina/Arsenicums/Ammoniums/Bromium/Calcareas/Carbons/Ferrums/Iridium
Kaliums/
Manganese/Mercuries/Murates/Natrums/Nitrates/Platina/Plumbum/Selenium/Stannums/Sulphates/Zincs).
4th stage:
proceeds the exhaustion/melancholia and delusions make them feel doomed
(Arsenicum/Aurum/Kaliums/Natrums/Platina/Sulphates). As their intellect
continues to decline they feel they are losing their hold on life which makes
them think of suicide
(Alumina/Antimonies/Aurums/Calcareas/Mercuries/Natrums/Sulphates/Zinc). When
they lose control of their repressed subconscious material they may become
truly insane
(Antimonies/Arsenicums/Aurums/Barytas/Calcareas/Cuprums/Kaliums/Mercuries/Natrums/Phosphates/Platina/Sulphates/etc.).
The decline
of the intellect (Geist) and the emotional disposition (Gemüt) are progressive and
slowly increasing undermining the very organic structure of the brain and
psyche. H. noted the difference between a miasmic mental illness and a
psychological disorder in the Organon. A miasmic mental illness becomes < by
psychological treatment while the emotional disorders are >.
Severe
crisis must be treated with acute intercurrents until ameliorated and then
followed by remedies for the fundamental causes associated with the chronic
miasms.
The above
represent some of the main symptoms I have noticed running through a great
number of cases for which the mineral remedies were suited. Due to their
essential role in building organic tissue/the mineral remedies are closely
related to inherited constitutions/temperaments/miasms/predispositions. They
are useful in deeply complex miasmic diseases confounded by suppression and
drug toxicity. The relationship of the minerals to complementary remedies
within the plant/mineral/animal kingdoms is an essential study. The homoeopath
often finds that a family of homogeneous remedies suits most of the
circumstance and symptoms which arise during the course of treating a long
lasting chronic disease. This includes the acute intercurrents/the anti-miasmic
genus remedies/the chronic intercurrents and the constitutional remedies found
among the three kingdoms. The homoeopathician must learn when and how to apply
all these remedies.
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