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Appendix H
An Investigation of the Concept of Homoeopathic Imponderabilia using a Hahnemannian
Proving of Focused Pink Light.
[Nevorndutt Somaru]
A dissertation submitted to the faculty of health in
partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology:
Homoeopathy at the Durban University of Technology.
I, Nevorndutt Somaru, declare that this dissertation represents my own
work in both conception and execution.
____________________ __________
Nevorndutt Somaru Date
Approved for final submission
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Dr. C. R. Hopkins Date
B.Sc. (Agric.-Ansi. &
Gene) (UNP); M.Tech.Hom (TN)
Supervisor
This dissertation
is dedicated to two very special souls in my life.
First and foremost to
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Swami without
your support none of this would have been possible…
…and to my late nanie who
always believed in me and supported me in all of my endeavours throughout my
life…I love you and miss you
very, very much.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I wish to acknowledge with gratitude the guidance and
encouragement given to me by all of my teachers whose wisdom and example
continue to inspire me to this day.
Special thanks must however go to Dr. C. R. Hopkins
for all of his efforts and for being such a wonderful supervisor. His keen
insight and understanding has been priceless in making this proving what it is
today.
To all of my provers, a very
big thank you for sacrificing your time and allowing me to complete this
research study. Without you this proving would never have been possible.
To all of my beloved friends and classmates (2006),
thank you so much for walking this journey with me. I wish each and every one
of you the very best that life has to offer wherever you may now be. I hope
that someday soon our paths will once again cross in this small, small world.
To the greatest of all masters of Homoeopathy, Samuel
Hahnemann, who dedicated his life and gifted the entire world with a priceless
jewel that we all pray will never be taken away: Homoeopathy. I sincerely
believe that you certainly did not live in vain.
Last but not least, to my wonderful parents without
whom I could never have imagined, grown and become who I am today. Your
sacrifice and support throughout all of the years has been absolutely
tremendous and I am deeply grateful for everything that you have given to me…I
have never been left wanting for anything. I hope you both know just how much I
love you.
ABSTRACT
The objectives of the following research study were
to:
1. Conduct a randomised, double blind, placebo
controlled study in order to determine the sphere of action of the imponderable
remedy Pink 30CH on healthy volunteers who recorded the signs and
symptoms produced in order to determine the substances potential usefulness in
a future clinical setting according to the Law of Similars.
2. Determine and highlight the commonalities shared
between the symptoms and themes produced by remedy Pink 30CH and the
other selected imponderable remedies.
In the homoeopathic drug proving of remedy Pink
30CH, provers were uninformed to both the nature
of the substance as well as to the potency selected and used for proving
purposes. Neither the provers nor the research
investigator had any knowledge of who received the verum
or the placebo until the end of the proving.
Thirty (30) provers were
selected after meeting the inclusion criteria of which thirty percent (30%) of
the subjects received placebo in a randomised fashion. Verum
and placebo were dispensed to the proving body in a set of six (6) powders
which were taken sublingually three (3) times daily or until any proving
symptoms were experienced.
All provers were examined
and made to record in their journals before, during and after the
administration of the proving substance so as to serve as their own
intra-individual controls. At the end of the proving period all journals were
then recalled and all proving data recorded was then collated and edited into a
repertory and materia medica
format, which was then used to formulate a homoeopathic drug picture of the
remedy that could be used in future clinical settings.
The homoeopathic drug picture
thus derived was then analysed with the aim of highlighting the important
themes that were elicited during the proving. These symptoms and themes were
then related and compared to seven (7) other imponderable remedies: Luna (Moonlight);
Magnetis Polus Arcticus (North pole of the magnet); Magnetis Polus Australis (South pole of the magnet); Positronium (Anti-matter); Radium bromatum (Radium bromide); Sol (Sunlight) and X-ray,
in order to expand the overall understanding of the commonalities shared by the
imponderabilia as an entirety.
Remedy Pink 30CH thus clearly produced observable signs and
symptoms in healthy individuals as was hypothesised, as a wide variety of
symptoms covering thirty-three (33) sections of the materia
medica were obtained. It was further hypothesised
that the group analysis of the imponderabilia would
illustrate the themes and symptoms common to these remedies, which will in turn
assist in the future understanding and application of these remedies in
homoeopathic practice. This was also verified as the group analysis of these
imponderable remedies revealed the following set of thematic expressions:
Energy
Sensitivity
Irritability, impatience, anger
Psychotic, changeable mood
Heaviness, morose, sadness
Detachment, indifference
Tranquillity
Sex
It must be stressed however that these thematic expressions are to be
considered as proposals until further re-provings have
been conducted on the existing imponderable remedies in order to verify and
expand on the existing imponderable remedy profiles, so that a more in-depth
analysis can be attempted.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT i
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii
LIST OF APPENDICES xi
LIST OF DIAGRAMS xii
LIST OF TABLES xiii
DEFINITION OF TERMS xiv
CHAPTER ONE
OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 The Hypotheses 4
1.3 The Delimitations 4
1.4 The Assumptions 5
CHAPTER TWO
THE REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 The Historical Perspective of Provings 6
2.3 Modern Developments in Provings 8
2.4 Modern Refinements of Proving Methodologies 9
2.4.1 The Rule of Potency 10
2.4.2 The Rule of Posology 11
2.4.3 The Prover
Population and Percentage Placebo 12
2.5 The Method of Group Analysis 14
2.5.1 The Concept 14
2.5.2 The Challenge 15
2.5.3 Refinements in Group Analysis 17
2.6 The Science of Light and Colour 18
2.7 The Therapeutic uses of Colour as Medicine 20
2.8 The Imponderable Remedies 23
2.9 Proving Substance: Focused Pink Light 24
CHAPTER THREE
MATERIALS AND METHODS
3.1 The Experimental Design 26
3.2 An Outline of the Method 26
3.3 The Proving Substance 29
3.3.1 Preparation and Dispensing of the Remedy to be Proven 29
3.3.2 The Potency 30
3.3.3 Dosage and Posology 30
3.4 Ethical Considerations 31
3.5 The Prover Population and Percentage
Placebo 31
3.5.1 Criteria for the Inclusion of a Subject in the Proving Group 31
3.5.2 Lifestyle of the Provers during the
Proving 32
3.5.3 Monitoring of Provers 33
3.6 Proving Chronology 33
3.7 Group Discussion 34
3.8 The Duration of the Proving 34
3.9 Symptom Collection, Extraction and Evaluation 35
3.9.1 Criteria for the Inclusion of a Symptom as a Proving Symptom 35
3.9.2 Collating and Editing 37
3.9.3 Formalizing and Reporting the Data 38
3.9.3.1 The Materia Medica
38
3.9.3.2 The Repertory 39
3.9.3.3 Group analysis and Comparison of Imponderable Remedies 40
CHAPTER FOUR
THE MATERIA MEDICA AND REPERTORY OF REMEDY PINK
4.1 Related Information 41
4.1.1 Key 41
4.1.1.1 Materia Medica
Section 41
4.1.1.2 Repertory Section 42
4.1.2 Prover List 43
4.2 THE MATERIA MEDICA OF REMEDY PINK 44
4.2.1 Mind 44
4.2.2 Vertigo 69
4.2.3 Head 70
4.2.4 Eye 77
4.2.5 Vision 78
4.2.6 Ear 78
4.2.7 Nose 80
4.2.8 Face 80
4.2.9 Mouth 84
4.2.10 Teeth 85
4.2.11 Throat 86
4.2.12 Neck 87
4.2.13 Stomach 87
4.2.14 Abdomen 92
4.2.15 Rectum 95
4.2.16 Stool 96
4.2.17 Bladder 97
4.2.18 Urine 98
4.2.19 Male 98
4.2.20 Female 99
4.2.21 Respiration 104
4.2.22 Cough 104
4.2.23 Chest 104
4.2.24 Extremities 105
4.2.25 Back 110
4.2.26 Sleep 111
4.2.27 Dreams 114
4.2.28 Chill 131
4.2.29 Skin 131
4.2.30 Generals 132
4.3 REPORTORISATION OF REMEDY PINK 141
4.3.1 Mind 141
4.3.2 Vertigo 147
4.3.3 Head 148
4.3.4 Eye 152
4.3.5 Vision 152
4.3.6 Ear 152
4.3.7 Nose 153
4.3.8 Face 153
4.3.9 Mouth 155
4.3.10 Teeth 156
4.3.11 Throat 156
4.3.12 Neck 157
4.3.13 Stomach 157
4.3.14 Abdomen 158
4.3.15 Rectum 160
4.3.16 Stool 160
4.3.17 Bladder 161
4.3.18 Kidneys 161
4.3.19 Urine 161
4.3.20 Male 162
4.3.21 Female 162
4.3.22 Male and Female Genitalia/Sex 163
4.3.23 Respiration 164
4.3.24 Cough 164
4.3.25 Chest 164
4.3.26 Back 166
4.3.27 Extremities 166
4.3.28 Sleep 168
4.3.29 Dreams 168
4.3.30 Chill 172
4.3.31 Perspiration 173
4.3.32 Skin 173
4.3.33 Generals 173
CHAPTER FIVE
THE DISCUSSION OF THE PROVING OF FOCUSED PINK LIGHT
5.1 INTRODUCTION 175
5.2 THE SYMPTOMS 176
5.2.1 Mind 176
5.2.2 Vertigo 186
5.2.3 Head 186
5.2.4 Eye 188
5.2.5 Vision 188
5.2.6 Ear 188
5.2.7 Nose 189
5.2.8 Face 189
5.2.9 Mouth 189
5.2.10 Teeth 190
5.2.11 Throat 190
5.2.12 Neck 190
5.2.13 Stomach 191
5.2.14 Abdomen 191
5.2.15 Rectum 192
5.2.16 Stool 192
5.2.17 Bladder 193
5.2.18 Urine 193
5.2.19 Male Genitalia/Sex 193
5.2.20 Female Genitalia/Sex 193
5.2.21 Respiration 194
5.2.22 Cough 194
5.2.23 Chest 194
5.2.24 Back 195
5.2.25 Extremities 195
5.2.26 Sleep 196
5.2.27 Dreams 196
5.2.28 Chill 198
5.2.29 Skin 198
5.2.30 Generals 198
5.3 THE ESSENCE OF REMEDY PINK 199
5.4 GROUP ANALYSIS OF THE IMPONDERABLE REMEDIES 201
5.4.1 Discussion of the Mental Thematic Expressions 201
5.4.2 Discussion of the Common Physical and General Symptoms 205
5.5 A COMPARISON OF THE PINK PROVING SYMPTOMATOLOGY 208
CHAPTER SIX
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
6.1 Recommendations 212
6.1.1 Prover Group 212
6.1.2 Contribution in terms of Age, Gender and Ethnicity 214
6.1.3 Timeframe of the Proving 214
6.1.4 Reproving the Imponderables 215
6.1.5 Further Comparison with other Remedies 216
6.1.6 Publication 216
6.2 Conclusion 216
REFERENCES 219
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Suitability for Inclusion in the Proving 226
Appendix B - Case History Sheet 228
Appendix C - Informed Consent Form 239
Appendix D - Instructions to Provers 243
Appendix E - Parental Consent Form 249
Appendix F - Gender, Ethnic and Age distribution of Provers
250
Appendix G - Quantitative distribution of repertory symptoms 251
Appendix H - The Imponderable Remedy Symptom Comparison Chart 252
Appendix I - Proving Advertisement 256
DIAGRAMS
Diagram 1 - The Electromagnetic Spectrum 19
Diagram 2 - The Parameters of Colour 20
TABLES
Table 1 - List of verum provers
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A - Suitability for Inclusion in
the Proving
Appendix B - Case History
Sheet
Appendix C - Informed Consent Form
Appendix D - Instructions to Provers
Appendix E - Parental Consent Form
Appendix F - Gender, Ethnic and Age
distribution of Provers
Appendix G - Quantitative distribution of
repertory symptoms
Appendix H - The Imponderable Remedy
Symptom Comparison Chart
Appendix I - Proving Advertisement
LIST OF DIAGRAMS
Diagram 1 - The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Diagram 2 - The Parameters of Colour
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - List of
verum provers
DEFINITION
OF TERMS
COMPLEMENTARY REMEDY - Also known as the „concordant remedy“ - can be
defined as a remedy which assists or reinforces the action of another remedy.
For example, Sulphur and Nux vomica are considered complements because if Nux vomica is
prescribed in a case with minimal results or if the amelioration of the illness
cannot be achieved by the use of this one remedy, then Sulphur may be
prescribed thereafter in order to complete the therapeutic effects initiated by
Nux vomica. (Yasgur, 2004:54)
CHROMOTHERAPY - Or „colour medicine“ - is a centuries old concept that
has been used to successfully treat and cure disease through the application of
the full spectrum of visible light i.e. colour. According to the principles of chromotherapy, all ailments are the result of an imbalance
or lack of the applicable colours within an organ or life system of the human
body. Healing is therefore thought to occur by the application of the unique
wavelengths and oscillations inherent to the appropriate colour found to be
lacking or imbalanced in these organs and systems. (Gupta, 2007:7)
IMPONDERABILIA - Or imponderable remedies - are homoeopathic remedies
which are considered to be manufactured from a dynamically, immaterial
energetic source (Goel, 2002:12). These sources have
no mass and exist only at a vibrational, energetic
level; examples of such remedies include those derived from sunlight (Sol),
moonlight (Luna), and electricity (Electricitas)
(Yasgur, 2004:122).
LAW OF SIMILARS - Derived from the Latin translation „Similia Similibus Curentur“, is the fundamental law of homoeopathic
medicine formulated and employed by Dr. Samuel Christian Friedrich Hahnemann (Yasgur, 2004:234). Any substance that can produce a
totality of disease symptoms in a healthy human being - can cure that same
totality of symptoms when present in a diseased human being (Vithoulkas, 2002:92).
PLACEBO - A non-medicated,
relatively inert drug or substance administered to a group of individuals
(forming the control group) during a controlled clinical trial, in order to
establish a contrast between the symptomatology
experienced by the verum group from those of the
control group (Yasgur, 2004:187). For the purposes of
this study, the placebo took the form of lactose powders impregnated with a
single drop of 96% ethanol.
POLYCHREST - A remedy which has many widespread uses covering a
wide variety of mental, emotional and physical symptomatology
expressed through the process of provings and
subsequent clinical applications; examples of such remedies include Sulphur,
Calcarea carbonicum
and Nux vomica
(Yasgur, 2004:191). These remedies cover more or
less the common symptoms experienced in disease and therefore have the
capability to resolve most, if not all, of the presenting clinical picture (De Schepper, 2001:216).
POTENCY - The power, strength or vitality imparted too, and
possessed by, a homoeopathic medicine through the means of a measured process
of de-concentration with either inter-current stages of succussions
or triturations of the chosen medicinal substance in
an applicable inert medicinal vehicle (Gaier,
1991:432). The above process can be carried out ad infinitum with the
resultant potencies being of an ever increasing strength, yet with ever
decreasing concentrations of the chosen crude, medicinal substance (Yasgur, 2004:197).
PROVERS - Individuals of average health who are administered
repeated doses of a remedy until subjective or objective symptomatology
of a disturbance are experienced or appear (De Schepper,
2001:34).
PROVING - A translation of the German ‘Prufung’,
meaning test or examination (Gaier, 1991:390). It is
the systematic procedure of determining the medicinal or curative properties of
a substance (either in crude form or in potency) on healthy human beings (Vithoulkas, 2002:96).
SIMILLIMUM - The one remedy which most closely corresponds to the
totality of symptoms expressed by a diseased individual, which when found is
always
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curative - or in the case of
incurable diseases, it is the best possible palliative remedy (Yasgur, 2004:234).
THIRTIETH CENTESIMAL POTENCY (30CH) - Is the thirtieth step of
serial de-concentration on a 1:99 scale with inter-current succussions
applied at each step; thus having an effective concentration of 1 x 10-60 (Yasgur, 2004:193-194).
CHAPTER ONE
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
From ancient times up until well into the 18th century, much of what was
known about the „medicinal properties“ of drugs was largely based upon pure
speculation; reports of accidental poisonings; or from the limited information
obtained from laboratory experimentations performed on animals, organs and
tissues. This was largely due to the fact that before Hahnemann’s revolutionary
innovation of drug provings, the allopathic school
had never tested medicines on healthy individuals in order to discover the
precise chemical and physiological effects of these substances before prescribing
them on sick people (De Schepper, 2001:32-33).
A proving can basically be defined as the systematic procedure of
experimentally testing substances, on healthy human beings, in order to observe
and record the totality of morbid symptoms produced through the action of the
chosen substance (Vithoulkas, 2002:96). This means
that any substance that is capable of inducing disease symptoms, when taken by
a healthy individual, is potentially of therapeutic value to diseased
individuals when administered in a potentised form
according to the homoeopathic principle of similitude (O’ Reilly,
1997:144-145). As Hahnemann states, provings are the
only way of identifying new homoeopathic remedies which may then be added to
the materia medica (O’
Reilly, 1997:161-162). Hence, provings are the very
pillars upon which homoeopathic practice stands as there is no other way of
predicting the effect of any given substance as a homoeopathic remedy, with any
degree of accuracy, other than through a reliable proving (Sherr,
2003:7).
As in Hahnemann’s time many modern day homoeopathic physicians have
called for the proving of new remedies (Sherr,
2003:6). However few have been
willing to spend the immense
amount of time and effort required to produce such thorough and useable provings like those conducted in the past (Vithoulkas, 2002:148). In fact many of the modern day provings have deteriorated in quality, often lacking in
refinement and detail, particularly in mental symptoms, to make them truly
indispensable to homoeopathic practice (Sherr,
2003:9). The importance of a thorough proving is that when a new remedy is
proven reasonably well, it will cure a class of cases that until then could
only have been partially covered by existing remedies (O’ Reilly, 1997:173-174;
Sherr, 2003:8).
Unfortunately however not all of the remedies included into the
homoeopathic materia medica
are proven ones (Souter, 2005:12). Some remedies are included based solely upon
the gross toxicological features and the physiological changes effected upon
the human organism by the crude substance itself (Mondal,
2004:245; Sherr, 2003:9-10). Other remedies have also
been introduced into the materia medica
by methods ranging from meditation to dream provings
(International Council of Classical Homoeopathy, 1999:33; Souter, 2005:245) -
whereas more obscure proving methodologies adopted include ‘‘clinical trials“
in which the participants utilise ‘‘intuition“, ‘‘dowsing“ and
„chakra-matching“ in order to determine the remedy profile of a selected
substance (Wauters, 1999:26-28). This of course poses
a great and fundamental threat to homoeopathic medicine in that without
accurate provings all prescribing indications are
bound to be vague guesses at best and pure fiction at worst (Sherr, 2003:7).
To date, the researcher has found that there are only a few
imponderables currently being utilised as homoeopathic remedies; the most
famous of these include X-ray, Radium bromatum (Radium
bromide), Electricitas (electricity), Sol (sunlight)
and Luna (moonlight). Unfortunately, even these remedies have not yet
proven indispensable to homoeopathic practice and are often seen referenced
amongst the ‘‘minor/small“ remedies found scattered throughout homoeopathic
literature. Souter (2005:71) suggests that it is highly plausible that most
homoeopathic physicians tend to favour the more familiar polychrest
remedies such as Sulphur, Mercurius solubilus (Mercury), and Aurum
metallicum (Gold) as these remedies are
perceived to be more therapeutically effective and reliable. This
suggests that the imponderable remedies are being rejected or under-utilized
based upon the unfounded belief that these remedies, like other classified
‘‘small“ remedies, have only smaller spheres of clinical activity and hence a
greater chance of failure (Souter, 2005:71).
Another likely contributing factor that may bias homoeopathic
practitioners away from the use of the imponderabilia
is the method adopted in the manufacturing and preparation of these remedies.
All imponderable remedies are considered to be highly controversial, since all imponderabilia are manufactured from a dynamically,
immaterial energetic source e.g. from moon rays, sun rays and even magnetic
fields (Goel, 2002:12). This of course raises the
question of the very efficacy of such remedies as it is very difficult to
either qualify or quantify the presence of any energetic impressions in an
imponderable remedy even at the first step of homoeopathic preparation (Goel, 2002:12; Saxena, 2003:10).
Another evident contributing factor noted by the researcher is the relative
lack of information concerning the usage, clinical effectiveness and good
proving profiles for many of these remedies, which has also unfortunately aided
in maintaining the imponderable remedies in a state of prolonged obscurity,
doubt, and practitioner neglect.
The purpose of this research study was to therefore investigate into the
concept of homoeopathic imponderabilia through a
double-blind placebo-controlled proving of the thirtieth centesimal (30CH)
potency of remedy Pink. This study was conducted on volunteers of
average health in order to determine the totality of symptoms and themes
produced by the chosen proving substance. All recorded proving data was then
comparatively studied against that of already existing imponderable remedies in
order to determine the symptoms and themes common to the imponderable group as
an entirety.
This ‘group analysis’ method, as devised by Scholten
(1993) and further expanded upon by Sankaran (2002)
will allow for the identification of key themes of imponderable remedies and
thus ease the uncertainty in understanding and prescribing these remedies. Such
abstraction thus creates a new level of looking at remedies making it possible
to even predict, to a certain extent, the picture of unknown remedies (Scholten, 1993:11). Such analysis, as Scholten
(2004:160) argues, most important in the „maturing“ of both the theoretical
components and practical applications of the science of homoeopathy.
1.2 THE HYPOTHESES
1.
The first hypothesis was that the thirtieth centesimal
potency (30CH) of remedy Pink would produce clearly observable symptoms
and signs in healthy provers.
1.
The second hypothesis was that remedy Pink 30CH would
share themes and highlight symptomatology common to,
and when compared with, the chosen group of imponderable remedies.
1.3 THE DELIMITATIONS
This research study did not:
1.
Seek to explain the mechanism of action of the
homoeopathic preparation in the production of symptoms in healthy individuals.
1.
Determine the effects of potencies of remedy Pink other
than in the thirtieth (30th) centesimal potency.
1.
Seek to perform multicentre drug trials.
1.
Seek to conclusively determine how imponderable
remedies are formulated and was strictly limited to the proposed theory of
formulation of any one remedy.
1.
Attempt to draw comparisons between the symptomatology and themes of all existing imponderable
remedies and the one being proven.
1.
Seek to determine, evaluate or recommend the proving
substance for any one particular purpose.
1.4 THE ASSUMPTIONS
1.
The remedy used in the proving was prepared to the
thirtieth (30th) centesimal potency by Helios Homoeopathic Pharmacy from the
original stock potency produced by Ambika Wauters.
1.
The provers took the remedy
in the correct dosage, frequency and manner prescribed.
1.
The provers were
conscientious and closely observed themselves for any effects of the proving
substance.
1.
The provers accurately,
conscientiously and honestly recorded all symptoms observed.
1.
The provers did not deviate
significantly from their normal lifestyle or dietary habits prior to or for the
duration of the proving.
1.
The repertorisation of Pink
30CH would yield imponderable remedies that share themes and symptomatology common to the group of imponderabilia
as an entirety, thus making a subsequent comparative discussion possible.
CHAPTER TWO
2. THE REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Much has changed since the time Hahnemann undertook the tremendous
challenge of conducting provings on healthy
individuals and completing at least 140 remedy profiles all by himself.
Unfortunately, most of the details regarding the manner in which these provings were conducted cannot be determined today. This is
due to the fact that Hahnemann did not start with a set proving protocol;
instead, he continued to alter and develop his methodology according to his
latest findings as he gained further experience in his work. Hahnemann’s provings have nevertheless yielded reliable results, even
though his proving methodology would certainly not be called reliable by
today’s standards for clinical trials which rely heavily on the use of blinding
procedures and placebo controls (Wieland, 1997).
However, with the recent contributions of such notables as Riley (1997),
Coulter (1998), Vithoulkas (2002), Sherr (2003) and Sankaran (2004)
to name a few, provings have become far more
structured and methodically sound. Hahnemann’s homoeopathic drug provings have become vastly improved upon through the
incorporation of the relevant scientific methods much in use today - such as
blinding, randomisation, double blind and cross-over experimental designs, and
even placebo controls (Riley, 1997:225).
2.2 THE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF PROVINGS
It is generally recognized that the ‘‘dawn“ of homoeopathy began in the
year 1790 with the subsequent proving of China officinalis
(Cinchona officinalis). Having been commissioned
to translate ‘
A Treatise on Materia Medica’
by
William Cullen into German, Hahnemann became sceptical on the authors proposed
theory that the drug Quinine (Peruvian bark) was effective as an anti- malarial
agent due to its bitterness. In order to test the author’s assumption Hahnemann
began to ingest crude doses of the drug and noticed that he began to experience
symptoms of malaria. He had unofficially „proven“ his very first remedy - China
officinalis. Hahnemann thus concluded that
Quinine could cure malaria on the basis that it possessed the inherent ability
to induce symptoms similar to that of malaria when taken by a healthy person -
rather than due to its bitter or astringent properties. It was from this
momentous discovery, coupled with a subsequent six years worth of drug provings, that Hahnemann proclaimed the very first and
fundamental law of homoeopathic medicine to the world: the Law of Similars, or „Like Cures Like“ (Bradford, 2004:44-46).
However, the Law of Similars - ‘similia similibus curentur’ - also recognized as the „principle of
similitude“, is an age old concept which predates even Hahnemann himself (Sankaran, 2001:8). According to Bradford (2004:50),
Hahnemann was one of the first to give medicines to healthy individuals in
order to understand its effect on the sick; however he was certainly not the
first, as he himself realized, to have had the idea (O’ Riley, 1997:52-58).
Others such as Von Haller, Stoerk, Crumpe, and Stahl were also aware of this principle even
before him - either utilizing it in pharmaceutical experiments on themselves or
even advocating its use in the treatment of disease (Bradford, 2004:50; O’
Riley, 1997:58). It took Hahnemann however to be the first to truly rationalize
and systematize this concept of similitude into homoeopathic drug provings and homoeopathic medicine as we understand it
today.
Being both disillusioned and dissatisfied by the manner in which
medicine was been practiced in his era, Hahnemann sought to create a clinical
form of medicine that was comparatively more humane
and largely based upon clear, rational principles of healing and on
accurate provings (Bradford, 2004:58). He therefore
endeavoured to prove a variety of new substances with the aid of his family,
friends and colleagues; the results of which procured a total of sixty six (66)
and a further thirty five (35) new drug pictures by the years 1811 and 1839
respectively (Bradford, 2004:46; Dantas, 1996:230).
In the sixth edition of his ‘Organon of the
Medical Art’, Hahnemann left detailed instructions on the proper protocol
for homoeopathic drug provings on healthy subjects in
aphorisms 105-145 (O’ Reilly, 1997:144-163). In this clearly defined form drug provings became a revolutionary innovation in the domain of
medicine, and as a scientific experiment, it was far ahead of its time (Riley
1996:4).
2.3 MODERN DEVELOPMENTS IN PROVINGS
A large number of provings have been done in
recent years and the trend for the execution of new provings
seems to be unending.
In 1980, George Vithoulkas devoted an entire
chapter to provings and proving protocol in his book
‘The Science of Homoeopathy’; in which he outlined an exceptionally
elaborate and detailed proving method that few could ever conduct due to the
enormous amount of time and expense needed to invest in such methodology.
Likewise, the year 2003 saw the publication of Jeremy Sherr’s
work
‘The Dynamics and Methodology of Homoeopathic Provings
2nd
edition’. In his work Sherr (2003) synthesises and clarifies the relatively
copious, unorganised references made to provings and
proving protocol, found scattered throughout homoeopathic literature, into a
clearly defined and practical framework which has enabled homoeopathic
physicians to conduct and garner reliable information from modern day
homoeopathic drug provings.
Sherr (1997) himself has also contributed immensely
to the homoeopathic materia medica
with his own provings of Androctonus
amoreuxii hebraeus (the
scorpion), Brassica napus
(Rape seed oil), Germanium metallicum, Adamas (Diamond), Plutonium nitricum,
and Haliaeetus leucocephalus
(the American Bald Eagle). Recently he has also furthered his work with provings on Cygnus cygnus (the
Whooper swan), Onchorynchus tschawytscha (Pacific Salmon), Olea
europaea (Olive) and Taxus
baccata (English Yew) (Sherr,
2002).
Other more recent provings that have been
carried out by other homoeopathic physicians include those of Larus argentatus (the
Sea-gull) (Fink, 1997:106), Oenanthe crocata (Hemlock water dropwort) (Lesigang,
1997:110), Bitis arietans
arietans (the Puff-adder) (Wright, 1999), Sutherlandia frutescens
(Cancer bush) (Low, 2002), Pycnoporus sanguineus (a fungus) (Morris, 2002), Galium aparine (Goose-grass/Cleavers)
(Norland and Fraser, 2003), Passer domesticus (House-sparrow) (Norland
and Fraser, 2004) and Pavo cristatus (Peacock feather) (Fraser, 2005).
Numerous other modern day provings have also
been conducted on imponderable agents. Those that were found included Venus
Stella Errans (planet Venus) by Wilkinson (1996),
Positronium (Anti-matter) by Fraser
(1998) and those of the various colour remedies by Wauters
(1999). De Vries (2004) has also conducted a large
number of seemingly partial provings on imponderable
agents such as Adoris (Heating), Frigus
(Cooling), Gravitas (Gravity), Luxi (Light), Obscuritas (Darkness) and Sonor
(Sound).
2.4 MODERN REFINEMENTS OF PROVING METHODOLOGIES
According to Riley (1996:4) homoeopathic drug provings
should initially be carried out using the historical principles and proving
protocol as laid down by Hahnemann, while at the same time satisfy the modern
requirements imposed upon the clinical trials of today.
Nowadays homoeopathic drug provings are being
largely compared to the phase one (1) clinical trials used in orthodox medicine
where the safety and efficacy of a drug is determined through a double-blind
placebo controlled study. However the purpose of a homoeopathic drug proving is
neither to show the safety and efficacy of a remedy, nor to compare a remedy to
another therapy or even against placebo control. Rather it to ascertain a
series of complete individualistic symptoms in order to create a mass of
reliable data for the homoeopathic materia medica; where the value of each symptom is dependant upon
the symptom quality rather than on the quantity of symptoms obtained (Wieland,
1997:230).
2.4.1 The Rule of Potency
According to Wieland (1997:229), like his proving methodology, Hahnemann
continued to change and develop his ideas as to what potency should be utilized
in a proving according to his latest findings. Hahnemann initially conducted
his provings with crude doses of the selected
substance; he later began to employ the use of potentised
mediums for his provings as he found that these
remedies exhibited a wider range of symptoms that had until then, remained
hidden to the observer (De Schepper, 2001:33; Sherr, 2003:55). Walach (1995:64)
states that even Hahnemann himself had remained inconsistent on the selection
of the potencies to be used in his provings until he
finally endorsed the use of the 30CH potency in aphorism 128 of his ‘Organon of the Medical Art 6th edition’. Even so the Vienna
Society did not fully endorse Hahnemann’s application of the 30CH potency in
his provings until re-proving his remedies in the
same potency themselves (Kent, 1995:188). According to Kent the results
obtained by the Vienna Society proved conclusively that the symptoms gathered
from the 30CH potency were very strong, and hence Kent too fully endorsed the
use of the 30CH potency in all of his provings (Webster,
2002:12).
Alternatively, Sherr (2003:56) states that it
is perfectly acceptable to use a wide range of potencies in provings
such as the 6CH, 15CH, 30CH and 200CH potencies. He maintains that multiple
potencies may be useful as it allows the research investigator to explore the
exact effects of each potency level, thus allowing the homoeopathic physician
to prescribe the proven remedy at that precise potency level that produced that
exact symptom during the proving (Sherr, 2003:56). Sherr (2003:56) also expresses that it is equally valid to
use a single potency in a proving such as a 30CH or even a 1M potency. Likewise
De Schepper (2001:36) has also stated that any other
potency can certainly be used when conducting a proving, even though Hahnemann
had specified on the use of only the 30CH potency in his provings.
Even Vithoulkas (2002:152) has advocated the use of a
range of potencies when conducting provings, 1X-8X
being used for relatively non-toxic substances (e.g. edible plants) and from
the 8X-12X for far more toxic substances (e.g. hydrocyanic acid).
However there is much evidence
that supports the use of only the 30CH potency when conducting a homoeopathic
drug proving. Hahnemann’s insistence on the use of the 30CH potency (O’Reilly,
1997:154) coupled with the endorsements from Kent (1995:188) serve as a strong
argument in favour of this potency alone. Likewise in his proving of Hydrogen,
Sherr (2003:56) also found that the 30CH potency
produced the most mental and emotional symptoms - symptoms which are considered
by most homoeopathic physicians to be of the utmost importance in any
homoeopathic drug proving. Yet the evidence to support the use of the 30CH
potency as the potency of choice can be found to extend as far back as to the
year 1879 (Kaptchuk, 1997:49). Kaptchuk
(1997:49) reveals that a blind homoeopathic drug trial was conducted on Aconite
(Wolf bane), Arsenicum album (Arsenic),
Aurum metallicum (Gold),
Carbo vegetabilis
(Charcoal), Natrum muriaticum
(Sea salt) and Sulphur using the 30CH potency only. Other more
modern day provings like those conducted by Wright
(1999), Morris (2002), Webster (2002) and Sankaran
(2004) also fully utilized the 30CH potency as well - with even more recent provings currently being conducted only in the 30CH potency
further validating its use.
2.4.2 The Rule of Posology
In ‘The Dynamics and Methodology of Homoeopathic Provings
2nd
edition’,
Sherr recommends that no more than a total of six
(6) doses should ever be administered to a prover
during a proving.
In his experience he has found that approximately eighty percent (80%)
of his provers’ experienced distinct symptomatology even before completing all six doses. Sherr also states that it is a common misconception that a
dose has to be repeated throughout the duration of the proving. It is said that
Kent was also very particular about this point and insisted that a remedy be
administered until proving symptoms began and then stopped. This was done to
ensure the safety of the prover during the proving as
the continual, indiscriminate repetition of a dose may prove unsafe to the prover. According
to Sherr, Kent also cautioned against the
repetition of a remedy dose beyond the first two (2) days of starting a proving
e.g. on the tenth (10th) day, as he warns that such repetition in this manner
may actually engraft onto the provers constitution
and thus prove problematic to the prover’s wellbeing
(Sherr, 2003:53-54).
2.4.3 The Prover Population and Percentage
Placebo
Like the selection of the proper potency for proving purposes, the
number of subjects necessary for a thorough proving and the percentage of those
subjects that should fall into the placebo control group has also become an
issue with no hard and fast rules. There are currently many differing views on
this subject as there are many homoeopathic researchers who are deterred from
using groups that are either too large or too small since either group can
prove to be too cumbersome or unreliable (Sherr,
2003:45).
In Sherr’s (2003:45) opinion a hundred or more
provers is far too large and leads to both the
overcrowding of the repertory with too many common symptoms, as well as
over-inflating the remedy out of proportion in relation to the others. On the
other hand, De Schepper (2001:34) states that it would
be ideal to have at least 50 provers participating in
a proving - whereas Vithoulkas (2002:152) recommends
that it would be ideal to use between 50-100 provers.
Unfortunately however, the resources required for such large proving samples as
suggested by both De Schepper (2001) and Vithoulkas (2002) may also be far beyond that to what is
available to the researcher. Anna Schadde conducted a
proving of Ozone with only 55 provers and
concluded that the group was too large and that smaller groups would have to be
considered in the future (Sherr, 2003:45). Likewise,
the International Council of Classical Homoeopathy (ICCH) (ICCH, 1999:34)
regards that 10-20 provers are of an ideal size for
any given proving. Sherr (2003:45) states that five provers would suffice for a small proving project but in
order to produce a full remedy picture a proving group of at least 15-20 provers should be considered for a thorough and useable
proving.
The use of placebo in homoeopathic drug provings
has also become a controversial issue as a control medium in proving protocol.
In fact most of the symptoms produced within the control group of a
homoeopathic drug proving is largely ignored or even discarded (Kaptchuk, 1996:238). Walach
(1994:130) considers the use of placebo as largely unnecessary as he argues
that for more than one hundred years, provings have
been conducted without placebo control and that to consider it as the only
valid control medium will necessitate the re-proving of all substances proven
in the past.
Raeside also shares his view in his
article ‘A Proving of Mandragora officinarum’ in which he and his provers
felt after conducting many provings, that controls
were an unnecessary waste of good provers (Sherr, 2003:57). Likewise Sherr
(2003:57) also believes that the use of placebo is an undeniable loss of
potentially good provers, and coupled with the fact
that the individuals on placebo control occasionally also produce symptoms
similar to those of the proving group, also casts further doubt on the efficacy
of placebo as a valid control medium in proving protocol.
Even so, Sherr (2003:37) maintains that the
use of placebo control still has benefits in a clinical drug trial in that it
serves as a device that decreases prover expectation
and promotes an improved quality of judgement and awareness amongst provers when relating symptoms. However Sherr
(2003:57) also warns that even though we should use placebo in good measure, we
should also be careful not to go out of our way to please the modern system of
orthodoxy which will never be truly satisfied with pure homoeopathy. Like Sherr, the ICCH (1999:34) also supports the use of placebo
as it is considered to not only increase the reliability of symptoms, but it
also increases the provers’ attention and accuracy in
relating these symptoms. The ICCH (1999:34) recommends 10-30% of the provers should receive placebo; while both Vithoulkas (2002:151) and Sherr
(2003:57) recommend the use of 25% and 10-20% placebo in the proving protocol
respectively.
In this double-blind placebo controlled proving of Pink 30CH, 30%
of the thirty (30) provers were provided with placebo
preparations. This left a total of 21 provers in the verum group which in turn correlated to the number of provers recommended by both Sherr
(2003:57) and the ICCH (1999:34) to produce a full remedy picture. In this
research study, the placebo control took the form of powders medicated with 96%
alcohol which had not been exposed to focused Pink Light at any step of its
preparation. Thus any symptoms elicited during the proving were wholly
attributed to the action of the remedy exposed to the focused Pink Light.
Furthermore each prover was provided a maximum of six
doses only, where each dose was administered sublingually three (3) times daily
over a period of two (2) days as per the suggestions of Sherr
(2003:53). No further doses were administered following the onset of any
proving symptomatology, nor were any further doses
administered in those provers who did not experience
any symptomatology once all six doses had already
been completed (Sherr, 2003:53).
2.5 THE METHOD OF GROUP ANALYSIS
2.5.1 The Concept
Even in the very beginning of homoeopathy there arose a great need and
desire amongst homoeopathic physicians to classify and categorise a seemingly unmanageable
list of proven remedies that could no longer be comfortably held in memory. The
medieval ‘Doctrine of Signatures’ (where a morphological relationship is drawn
between that of a particular substance to a particular disease or organ) was
perhaps one of the earliest attempts made to make sense of a large and ever
growing materia medica (Yasgur, 2004:70). However this type of remedy selection was
largely condemned and met by fierce opposition by Hahnemann who believed that
such methods posed a major threat to scientific homoeopathy - albeit that this
concept, even though in a more circumspect and circumscribed manner than in the
past, is still in use today (Vermeulen, 2004:xi).
The most useful and probably the longest serving method of remedy categorization
and selection was only developed in 1833 following the production of the very
first repertory through the endeavours of von Boenninghausen.
Since then many different versions of repertories have been published with the
most popular and widely used being Kent’s repertory which has now formed the
basis of various hardcopy and computer software formats which now circulate the
world over. Unfortunately however, even the repertory has been unable to
improve the understanding and recognition of all remedies, especially the
smaller and less well proven ones such as the imponderabilia.
It has however, when coupled with computer software programmes and effective
search engines, made it possible for homoeopathic physicians to easily access
and analyse vast sums of collected observations and centuries worth of work for
any commonalities (Souter, 2005:13).
Sankaran argues that the practice of
homoeopathic medicine has never been easy, since homoeopathy is one of the very
few, if not the only, of the scientific disciplines that begins with the
specifics in
its methodology of remedy identification. He further states that a
scientific discipline should firstly investigate in more broad terms and then
ask more specific questions in order to bring about further refinement,
differentiation, and clarity. In this way the monumental task of remedy
differentiation and selection would be made far easier if physicians were able
to follow a system like group analysis, rather than randomly searching through
a jungle of symptoms listed in the materia medica (Sankaran, 2002:19).
In this respect the concept of group analysis seems to be a natural and
inevitable progression of homoeopathy in its study and understanding of the
nature of whole groups of remedies (Sankaran,
2002:6).
2.5.2 The Challenge
The challenge with the concept of group analysis is that up until the
last decade the most common method of studying and applying homoeopathic
remedies has been to look at each remedy separately (Scholten,
1993:23). Group analysis differs in that it basically concerns itself with the
comparison of groups of remedies and then extracting what is common from that
group (Scholten, 1993:23). These extracted symptoms
are then used to formulate themes which indicate the basic expression of a
group as an entirety (Scholten, 1993:23). This allows
the homoeopathic physician to consider and delve deeply into a particular group
of remedies e.g. the Natrum or Carbonicum
groups, and isolate the most appropriate remedy for the patient once the common
thematic expression of that group has been correctly identified (Scholten, 1993:23; Souter, 2005:12).
Unfortunately homoeopathy as a
science has always resisted or shown very little interest in the classification
of remedies up until the last decade. Winston (2002:36) states that the
conflict essentially lies on whether or not homoeopathic case taking and
analysis should still be approached using the „traditional“ methods as laid
down by Hahnemann; or whether the latest concept of group analysis should be
adopted and fully utilized instead. Like any other new paradigm of thinking,
the concept of group analysis has therefore also sparked major debates between
those in opposition - the adherents and those who are not too sure about it
(Winston, 2002:36).
Scholten (1993:11) is quick to point
out however that the concept of group analysis is certainly not new to the
science of homoeopathy. According to Scholten
(1993:23) homoeopathic physicians such as Clarke, Morrison and even Vithoulkas are all said to have applied this concept in
practice. In his book ‘Lectures on Clinical Materia
Medica’, Farrington (2002) was also noted
to have devoted much of his time in the development of a method which bares a
remarkable resemblance to that of the modern day concept of group analysis,
even though he conceived his method over one hundred years ago.
By far, the two most influential teachers and avid supporters of the
concept of group analysis in the past decade are Scholten
and Sankaran (Thompson and Geraghty,
2007:102). Scholten introduced the concept of group
analysis to the modern era by creating groups of some of the major elements and
respective salts used in homoeopathy by utilizing the scientific model of the
periodic table of elements as his basis (Scholten,
1996:6). Scholten proposed that each row/series
corresponded to a particular general theme, and that each column/group from
left to right of the periodic table outlined the degree of development of that
particular theme of the series in question (Scholten,
1996:13). This type of understanding has made it possible to prescribe an
intersecting remedy with a higher degree of confidence provided that the
patient required a remedy from the mineral kingdom in the first place.
2.5.3 Refinements in Group
Analysis
Sankaran on the other hand explored
and developed the concept of group analysis in a slightly different manner to
that of Scholten. He first subdivided all
homoeopathic remedies into the respective kingdoms of origin i.e. the mineral
kingdom, animal kingdom, plant kingdom, nosodes, sarcodes and imponderabilia (Sankaran, 2005:127). Through this ‘‘natural classification
of drugs“ he then went further by specifying the distinguishing features
(thematic expressions) that he had observed in each of the kingdoms (Sankaran, 2005:318-319). For instance, the animal kingdom
according to Sankaran (2006:2) can be distinguished
from the other known kingdoms in that its features are primarily focused upon
issues of ‘‘survival, victim/aggressor tendencies, feelings of being dominated
or persecuted, and conflict“; whereas the features of the mineral kingdom
revolve around issues of „performance, structure, defence, relationships,
attack and a lack of security/support/identity“ (Sankaran,
2006:4).
However Sankaran’s major breakthrough in his
concept of kingdom analysis is that he further subdivided each of the kingdoms
into its component ‘‘family groups“ and noticed that each family of remedies
could also be defined along a set of thematic expressions (Sankaran,
2002:20). For instance, the plant kingdom was further subdivided into the
various botanical families such as the Anacardiaceae,
Berberidaceae, Cactaceae, Compositae, Conifers, Hamamelidae
and the Liliiflorae to name but just a few (Sankaran, 2002). He then drew differentiations between each
of the many botanical families by ascribing a set of basic sensational and
thematic expressions that he had observed and which he truly felt characterized
each particular family from the other (Sankaran,
2002:22).
His next problem however was to be able to differentiate between
remedies within the same botanical family that essentially shared the same
thematic expressions. Sankaran’s solution was to draw
upon his extended miasm model and thus he begun to
further classify members of a common botanical family into their respective miasmatic tendencies (Sankaran,
2002:22). According to Scholten, Sankaran’s
approach is virtually analogous to that of the concept of group analysis where
a row/series is intersected with a column/group - here, remedy families and miasms are instead being „crossed“
in order to identify a remedy (Sankaran,
2002:5).
Scholten further states that the
discovery of these groups is a major step forward in the homoeopathic analysis
of cases and remedy selection, as it is now possible to extend the drug
pictures of little known remedies so that they become full and meaningful
pictures (Sankaran, 2002:5). He further argues that Sankaran’s work in group- and kingdom analysis has now
brought homoeopathy further into the second scientific stage - the stage of
classification, categorization and grouping (Sankaran,
2005:5). This has made the practical application of homoeopathy far easier in
terms of remedy prescribing and patient management, as well as allowed the
understanding of remedies to become far more exciting and insightful.
2.6 THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT AND COLOUR
Colour theory has occupied philosophers and scientists from a variety of
disciplines throughout the ages (Valberg, 2005:275).
Today, the study of colour vision has become central in an effort to understand
the behaviour of the neural networks of the human brain, and in this context,
has aroused a rather passionate debate regarding the role of colours in our
understanding of nature and of ourselves (Valberg, 2005:275).
Though colour and light are quite distinct intellectually, both the natures of
light and of colour are almost always inextricably bound and closely related in
theory
(Lamb and Bourriau, 1995:66).
According to modern physics, light is either regarded as a ‘‘wave-form“,
a concept which is attributed to the investigations of Christiaan
Huygens (1629-1695), or as stream of particles (photons) as asserted through
the experiments of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Unfortunately however, modern
physics is still in a quandary when attempting to ‘‘explain“ what precisely
light is - as both theories are still considered to be in conflict even today.
Therefore, modern science does not have any good unifying alternatives to this
dualistic concept to ‘‘explain“ light and have thus begun to use either the
‘‘particle“ or the ‘‘wave-form“ analogy depending on which one suits best at
that moment in time. Light is considered to be a part of the spectrum of
electromagnetic radiation which consists of everything from radioactive
radiation to radio waves (See Diagram 1). Light - or visible radiation -
is only a small ‘‘window“ in this much greater spectrum that allows us to see
with our eyes. Normal eyes can detect radiation with wavelengths ranging
between 380 and 760 nanometres (nm), whereas wavelengths below 380nm and above
780nm do not lead to a visual impression (Valberg,
2005:35).
Diagram 1: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Coloured
Coloured light is produced through the refraction of white light as it
passes through a medium that causes it to disperse into its different component
wavelengths. When viewed in darkness and at moderate intensity, these
wavelengths will appear as colours in a sequence going from red (760-600nm),
orange (600-580nm), yellow (580-560nm), green (540-490nm), turquoise
(490-480nm), blue (480-460nm) to violet (450-380nm) (Valberg,
2005:47).
All colours are said to have three dimensions that define the parameters
of the colour being perceived: hue, saturation and lightness/darkness (See Diagram
2). Hue is the term that describes what we usually think of as ‘colour’
e.g. red, blue, green and so on. Saturation on the other hand is the
measurement of a colours’ „purity“ i.e. of how different it is from grey, for
instance, a green mixed
with more green becomes more colourful - and less grey. The
lightness/darkness of a colour, also known as the „value“ of a colour,
determines whether a colour remains „pure“ or whether it is altered
to an intermediate colour ranging between the above seven spectral colours,
for example, if red is lightened and de-saturated with white - it becomes pink.
Diagram 2: The Parameters of Colour
2.7 THE THERAPEUTIC USES OF COLOUR AS MEDICINE
The history of colour medicine or ‘‘chromotherapy“
is as old as that of any other medicine still in use today; evidence suggests
that the use of colour as medicine stretches as far back as to ancient Egypt,
India, China and Greece where people placed immense faith in colour as a
healing modality while being fully unaware of the scientific facts of colour as
medicine. According to the doctrine of chromotherapy,
the human body is basically composed of colours, and colours were therefore
responsible for the correct working of the various systems that function in the
human body. Each organ
and cell is said to have had its own unique vibrational
pattern or frequency that was harmonized by the frequencies of a
correspondingly appropriate colour that had been ascribed to that particular
organ or system. Therefore, every organ had an energetic or vibrational
frequency at which it functioned at its level best. This meant that any
departure from that vibratory rate in those organs or systems resulted in
pathology or „dis-ease“ that would in turn require
the restoration of the appropriate frequencies, through the use of chromotherapy, in order to re-establish balance and
healing.
In the hermetic traditions, the ancient Egyptians and Greeks utilized
appropriately selected coloured minerals, stones, crystals, salves, oils and
dyes as remedies - as well as painted treatment sanctuaries in various shades
of colours. In India, the ancient medicinal system of Ayurveda
also heavily stressed the importance of sunlight, which contained the entire
spectrum of colours as white light, to treat a variety of disorders. Colour was
thus intrinsic to healing, which involved restoring balance to an ailing
system. Avicenna (AD 980) advanced the healing use of colour in his time as he
made clear the vital importance of colour in both diagnosis and treatment.
Avicenna used colour treatment with the view that red moved the blood, blue or
white cooled it and yellow reduced muscular pain and inflammation. Likewise
Pleasanton (1876) used only blue and stated that blue was the first remedy in
the case of injuries, burns or aches; it was also said that he cured certain
diseases and increased fertility, as well as the rate of physical maturation in
animals by exposing them to blue light. The same methodology of employing the
colour blue was adopted by Hassan (1999), who also found blue to be very useful
as a first-line treatment in injuries as well as for burns.
Edwin Babbitt, regarded as the pioneer of modern chromotherapy,
presented a comprehensive theory of healing with colour. Babbitt believed that
all the vital organs had a direct connection to the skin via the arterial and
venous blood supply, and therefore coloured rays of light could affect the
entire blood stream through circulation and elimination of toxins. Babbitt
identified the colour red as a stimulant, notably of blood and to a lesser
extent the nerves; yellow and orange as nervous stimulants; and blue and violet
as soothing to all systems and as having anti-inflammatory properties.
Accordingly, he prescribed red for paralysis, physical exhaustion, and chronic
rheumatism; yellow as a laxative, emetic, and purgative; blue for sciatica,
meningitis, headache, nervous instability and sunstroke. He is also said to
have developed various „colour elixirs“ by irradiating water with sunlight
filtered through coloured lenses, and claimed that this „potentised
water“ had remarkable healing powers once ingested. However Babbitt fails to
explain the energy changes in water and how different kinds of vibrations
affect water. He also does not explain what is meant by the potency of his ‘‘potentised water“.
More modern applications in the use of chromotherapy
include the use of blue light in the treatment of the once potentially fatal
neonatal jaundice, rheumatoid arthritis, burns and various lung pathologies.
Bright white full-spectrum light is also now being used in the treatment of
cancers, seasonal affective disorders, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, insomnia,
jet-lag, and alcohol and drug dependency. At the other end of the colour
spectrum, red light has been shown to be effective in the treatment of cancer,
constipation and in the healing of wounds. Chromotherapy
is now also used to improve the performance of athletes; whereas red light
appears to help athletes who need short, quick bursts of energy, blue light
seemed to assist in performances that require a steadier output of energy. By
comparison, pink light has been found to have a tranquilizing and calming
effect within minutes of exposure as it seems to suppress hostile, aggressive
and anxious behaviour in individuals. Pink holding cells are now widely used to
reduce violent and aggressive behaviours and tendencies amongst prisoners -
with some sources going so far as to report a reduction of muscle strength in
inmates within 2.7 seconds following exposure to the colour pink. In contrast,
yellow should be avoided in such contexts because it has been found to be
highly stimulating, with a possible relationship being drawn between violent
street crimes and sodium yellow street lighting.
This work has given a new
dimension to chromotherapy, and the use of colour is
now fast becoming widely accepted as a therapeutic tool with various medical
applications. This is especially true since research has now confirmed that
certain parts of the brain are not only light sensitive, but are actually able
to respond differently to different wavelengths (colours). It is now also
believed that different colours of radiation interacts differently with the
endocrine system to stimulate or reduce hormone production, thus having far
reaching effects on the entire human organism as a whole - both on a
psychological, as well as on a physiological approach.
2.8 THE IMPONDERABLE REMEDIES
Those remedies which are considered to be manufactured from an immaterial,
dynamic, largely energetic source - these include remedies produced from 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 and/or succussed
further by the homoeopathic physician 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 - particularly those
involving cancerous conditions of all types - especially 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 Radium bromatum
(Radium bromide), 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, 2004:1119). 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).
2.9 PROVING SUBSTANCE: FOCUSED PINK LIGHT
The research investigator has decided to refrain from reproducing remedy
Pink 30CH as the precise method of its manufacture could not be located
and obtained. All references to the manufacturing process of these colour
remedies in the published work ‘The Homoeopathic Colour Remedies’ by Ambika Wauters (1999), have also
been found to be too vague and thus unusable for a precise reproduction of
remedy Pink 30CH.
Wauters states that „auspicious
days“, days of maximum and minimum light, such as the winter - and summer
solstices were chosen on which to make the various colour remedies. No
indication is given however on which of the two solstices remedy Pink was
prepared.
According to Wauters (1999:19) the remedy was
originally produced by exposing glass beakers of distilled water to a light
source; in this case and unlike for the other respective colour remedies, pink
filters could not be located - instead, Wauters
wrapped the glass beakers of distilled water in pink silk fabric as a source of
colour and exposed it to sunlight. Thereafter each glass beaker was then rested
upon small glass mirrors in order to better reflect, and thereby maximize, the
pink coloured light vibrating through the distilled water in the glass beaker.
According to Wauters (1999:20) this now
considered „colour impregnated“ distilled water was then preserved in alcohol
and officially potentised in a homoeopathic fashion
by John Morgan and his staff at the Helios Homoeopathic Pharmacy in 1992.
Remedy Pink 30CH was thus purchased in a medicating potency form (in 96%
alcohol) from Helios Homoeopathic Pharmacy and used as the proving substance.
CHAPTER THREE
3. MATERIALS AND METHODS
3.1 THE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
The homoeopathic drug proving of remedy Pink 30CH took the form
of a double blind, placebo controlled study on thirty (30) voluntary participants
who met all the inclusion criteria (3.5.1). Thirty percent (i.e. nine)
of the proving participants received placebo in a randomized fashion so that
neither the provers nor the research investigator
knew who received either the verum or placebo. As an
added control measure the provers were uninformed as
to the nature of the substance being proven or as to the potency it had been
administered in as suggested by Vithoulkas
(2002:151).
Provers were then required to record
their symptomatology in the journals provided from
which the primary data was then later extracted. All symptomatology
was recorded in chronological order and on a daily basis. Any data recorded
from case histories and physical examinations taken and performed by the
research investigator, prior to the commencement of the proving, was also taken
into consideration. Provers also served as their own
intra-individual controls in this proving. The recorded state of each prover prior to the administration of the proving substance
served as a baseline or control for comparison to the state of each prover under the influence of the proving substance.
3.2 AN OUTLINE OF THE
METHOD
1.
Prospective provers were
recruited by means of a proving advertisement posted at various sites around
the grounds of the Durban University of Technology.
1.
Once provers had been
recruited, the research investigator conducted an initial interview where the
suitability of each prospective applicant was then checked against the
inclusion criteria (3.5.1) (see Appendix A).
2.
All provers were randomly
assigned by computer to either the verum or placebo
group.
3.
The provers then attended
the pre-proving seminar, during which, all aspects and requirements of the
proving were explained to them. This seminar also afforded the provers time to ask questions and clarify any queries
regarding or relating to the proving.
4.
Once the provers had
accepted all conditions of the research project, they were then asked to sign a
consent form (see Appendix C).
5.
Provers between the ages
of 18-21 were also required to provide additional consent from parents or
guardians prior to participating in the proving (see Appendix C and Appendix
E).
6.
A thorough case history (medical and homoeopathic) and
physical examination of each prover was performed by
the research investigator. This also served as an accessory screening procedure
(see Appendix B).
7.
Provers were then assigned
a prover number, a journal with a number
corresponding to the prover number, a list of instructions
(see Appendix D), and the relevant contact details of the research
investigator and research supervisor.
8.
Once all case histories, physical examinations and
relevant documentation on all thirty provers had been
completed, all provers were then notified as to the
date of commencement of the proving.
9.
At the commencement of the proving, all provers began to record their daily symptoms in their
journals prior to taking the proving remedy for one week. This enabled the
establishment of a baseline control for the comparison of each prover’s state during the pre- and post proving periods.
10.
All provers were then
assigned an envelope containing six (6) medicated (verum)
or un-medicated (placebo) powders, with each envelope being marked with the
number corresponding to each respective prover
number.
• The provers started taking the proving
remedy three times daily while continuing to record all symptoms experienced in
their journals. The research investigator maintained daily contact with all provers during the first week following the administration
of the proving remedy.
• As soon as a prover experienced any
symptoms, she/he discussed it with the researcher and together decided whether
or not these symptoms were admissible as proving symptomatology.
The proving remedy was then discontinued for safety reasons if the symptomatology were found to be proving symptoms.
• If no symptoms were experienced after two (2) days or once all six
proving powders had been completed, the prover still
maintained a daily entry in the journal noting that no symptoms had occurred
for that day. This was either continued till the end of the proving, or until
proving symptoms did occur.
• All provers continued to record symptoms on
a daily basis until all proving symptoms had abated.
• After the first week of daily contact with each prover,
the researcher then reduced contact to every two - then every three (3) days,
and then weekly.
• The proving was then considered to be completed once all proving
symptoms had abated for a period of three weeks.
• A two week post-proving observation period then occurred where the provers noted down if any symptoms recurred.
• This homoeopathic drug proving lasted approximately to 4-6 weeks per a
prover, including the one (1) week pre-proving and
two week post-proving observation periods.
• All journals were then recalled and a full case history and physical
examination was performed on each prover, with any
differences noted down by the research investigator.
• A group discussion then took place allowing all provers
to share their experiences with the other provers.
1.
The proving was then unblinded
to the researcher so that he could distinguish between the placebo and verum groups.
2.
Extraction and collation of proving data then
occurred.
3.
Those symptoms that appeared significantly in both the
control group (placebo group) and in the experimental group (verum group) were not considered as proving symptoms.
4.
The researcher then investigated into existing Imponderabilia by comparing the symptoms/themes of these
established Imponderable remedies with those symptoms/themes produced by remedy
Pink 30CH.
5.
The proving was then reported in a materia
medica and repertory format and then published.
3.3 THE PROVING SUBSTANCE
3.3.1 Preparation and Dispensing of the Remedy to be Proven
The researcher decided to refrain from reproducing the remedy as the
precise method of its manufacture could not be obtained. All references to the
manufacturing process of these colour remedies in
the published work ‘The Homoeopathic Colour Remedies’ by Ambika Wauters, have also been
found to be too vague and thus unusable for a precise reproduction of remedy Pink
30CH.
Remedy Pink 30CH was thus purchased from the Helios Homoeopathic
Pharmacy group and was originally produced by Ambika Wauters as an un-potentized
‘mother tincture’. All further potencies
were then homoeopathically prepared from this ‘mother tincture’ through
a series of successive dilutions and succussions
according to the Hahnemannian centesimal (1:99) scale
of potentization.
This means that the ‘mother tincture’ was hand succussed
to the thirtieth centesimal (30CH) potency with a minimum of ten (10) firm hand
succussions being applied between each successive
step of serial de-concentration.
The verum
was dispensed in the form of lactose powders medicated with a single drop of a
96% ethanol solution of remedy Pink 30CH potency. The placebo was also
dispensed in the form of lactose powders, but was medicated with a single drop
of 96% ethanol solution only. The dispensing of these medicines was done by a
professional homoeopathic doctor so that the research investigator remained
uninformed as to which of the provers had received
the placebo, and which the verum. (See section 3.5).
3.3.2 The Potency
After taking into careful consideration all aspects of potencies, and on
the information previously discussed in the literature review gleamed from Sherr (2003:56), Hahnemann (O’Reilly, 1997:154) and Kent
(Webster, 2002:12), only the 30CH potency of remedy Pink was used in
this proving.
3.3.3 Dosage and Posology
1.
One (1) powder was administered sublingually three (3)
times daily for a period of two (2) days or until proving symptoms first
appeared.
2.
A maximum of six (6) doses was administered.
3.
The prover ceased taking any
further doses as soon as he/she or the researcher noted the onset of proving
symptoms (Sherr, 2003:53-54).
4.
The remedy was taken on an empty stomach and with a
clear mouth. Neither food nor drink was permissible or taken for an hour before
or after taking the remedy.
5.
The dosage and posology was
clearly explained to each prover during the
pre-proving consultation and in the Instruction to Provers
(see Appendix D), a copy of which was given to each prover
to take home with them.
3.4 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
The methodology used in this research project was approved by the
Faculty of Health Sciences Ethics Committee of the Durban University of
Technology to ensure the rights and safety of the proving participants.
Furthermore, informed consent was also obtained in those participants who were
between 18 - 21 years of age.
3.5 THE PROVER POPULATION AND PERCENTAGE PLACEBO
In this double-blind, placebo-controlled homoeopathic drug proving, thirty
(30) participants were used. Thirty percent (i.e. 9 of the 30) provers were assigned placebo in a randomised fashion so as
to act as placebo controls, and the remaining twenty-one (21) provers (70%) received verum.
Assignment of the provers to either the verum or placebo group was established through computer
randomization carried out by the researchers’ supervisor. Each prover was, furthermore, assigned with a prover number (in consecutive order from 1-30) upon
application to take part in the proving. It was the matching of the prover number against the numbers appearing on the
randomisation list that ensured that each prover
collected the correct envelope of either the verum or
placebo powders. The 21 provers who received verum corresponded with the recommendation of Sherr (2003:45) and the ICCH (1999:34) that 10-20 provers provided enough information to produce a very full
remedy picture. Of these provers, eleven (11) were
male and ten (10) were female and all provers fitted
into the 18 - 70 age groups (see Appendix F: Graph 1 and Graph
3).
3.5.1 Criteria for the Inclusion of a Subject in the Proving Group
It was ensured that each participant:
1.
was between the ages of 18 to 70 years.
2.
had obtained parental consent if he/she was between 18
to 21 years of age. (see
Appendix C and Appendix E).
1.
was in a general state of good health with no gross
physical or mental pathology determined by the case history or physical
examination (Sherr, 2003:44; ICCH, 1999:34; Wright,
1999:20).
2.
was neither on nor in need of any medication
(chemical, homoeopathic or otherwise) (Sherr,
2003:44; Wright, 1999:20).
3.
had not used the oral contraceptive pill or hormone
replacement therapy within the last six months (Sherr,
2003:44; ICCH, 1999:34).
4.
was not pregnant or breastfeeding (Sherr,
2003:44; ICCH, 1999:34).
5.
was not a user of any form of recreational drugs (Sherr, 2003:44; ICCH, 1999:34).
6.
had not had surgery within the last six weeks (Wright,
1999:20).
7.
did not consume more than 2 measures of alcohol, 3
cups of caffeine-containing beverages (e.g. tea, coffee or carbonated drinks),
herb teas or 10 cigarettes per day (Sherr, 2003:29;
Wright, 1999:20).
8.
was able to follow the proper procedures for the
duration of the proving (Wright, 1999:20).
9.
was competent, trustworthy and had signed the consent
form (O’ Riley 1997:144; Sherr, 2003:24; Wright
1999:20).
3.5.2 Lifestyle of the Provers during the
Proving
All proving participants were also advised to:
1.
avoid all antidoting factors
such as camphor and menthol for the duration of the proving and to stop taking
them two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the remedy administration (Sherr, 2003:92).
2.
avoid any form of medication including antibiotics,
vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal or other homoeopathic remedies (Sherr, 2003:92).
3.
practise moderation with regards to work, alcohol,
smoking, exercise, study and diet (Sherr, 2003:92, O’
Riley, 1997:200).
4.
maintain their usual habits to a moderate degree (Sherr, 2003:92).
5.
store the medicaments in a cool, dark place away from
all pungent agents, electrical equipment, heat, moisture and cellular phones (Sherr, 2003:92).
• Consult with a doctor, dentist or hospital in the event of a medical
emergency where immediate medical attention is required - and thereafter,
contact the research investigator as soon as possible (Sherr,
2003:92).
3.5.3 Monitoring of Provers
The researcher kept in daily telephonic contact with each prover during the initial stages of the proving. As proving
symptoms began to abate, contact frequency with each prover
was then decreased as follows: to every second day during the second week; then
every third day during the third week; and eventually to every seven days till
all symptoms had completely stopped from the fourth week onwards. Such close monitoring of each prover ensured that :
1.
the researcher could determine when the proving
substance had begun to act, so that he could inform the prover
to cease taking the proving substance.
2.
the prover did not neglect
or forget to record any symptom experienced.
3.
the provers were closely
monitored for any adverse reactions that needed anti-doting.
3.6 PROVING CHRONOLOGY
It was important that the prover noted down
the time elapsed since the beginning of the proving for each symptom (O’
Reilly, 1997:116, Sherr, 2003:73). This was recorded
in the form of DD:HH:MM, where „DD“ was the number of days (day 1 was marked
00), „HH“ was the number of hours and „MM“ was the number of minutes since the
commencement of the proving. The top of each page in the prover’s
journals was marked with the appropriate day code. After 24 hours, the minutes
became redundant and were represented with an „XX“. After 2 days, the hours
became redundant and were also represented with an „XX“. In instances were time
was insignificant or unclear, the symptom was marked XX:XX:XX. When symptoms
occurred after a dose, the time was marked from that dose. Actual time of the
day was only included in the proving if it was definite, significant and causal
to the symptom. All irrelevant time data was erased during the initial
extraction (Sherr, 2003:73-74).
3.7 GROUP DISCUSSION
Once all of the journals used during the proving process had been
collected, a group discussion was then held, during which, all provers were given the opportunity to share and discuss the
proving and their experiences with the rest of the group. This enabled the
researcher to consolidate the fragmented aspects of the proving into a single
unit, as well as to address any areas found to be seemingly deficient in terms
of proving symptoms. Unfortunately, due to reasons beyond the control of the
researcher, not all of the provers were able to
attend. Even so, it was still useful discussing the proving within a group as
it was found to have added a deep and dynamic dimension to the proving
experience. The group discussion also enabled provers
to clarify symptoms and to discard those that were found to be too doubtful, or
those that were undeniably due to circumstantial causes rather than due to the
remedy itself. After the discussion, the substance that was used for proving
purposes was then revealed to the provers, following
which, any queries regarding the proving and the nature of the proving
substance was then addressed and clarified by the researcher.
3.8 THE DURATION OF THE PROVING
A one (1) week pre-proving observation period preceded the commencement
of the proving process. Following this, the provers
then continued to record all of the symptoms experienced over an allocated four
(4) to six (6) weeks or until no more symptoms were experienced or observed.
The two (2) week post-proving observation period then followed at the close of
the proving process.
The duration of this proving thus took approximately sixteen (16) weeks
to complete as in some instances, new provers had to
be recruited and accommodated in the place of those provers
who chose withdraw prematurely from the research study for various reasons.
3.9 SYMPTOM COLLECTION, EXTRACTION AND EVALUATION
This phase of the research design concerned itself with the conversion
of the provers written journals into a materia medica format from which
only the valid proving symptoms were extracted (ICCH, 1999:35, Sherr, 2003:67). Each symptom was then analysed, validated
or rejected according to the following criteria detailed below by the research
investigator, then edited into a proving format that was coherent,
un-repetitive and logical (Sherr, 2003:67). All
proving accounts were written in the first person, not in repertory language,
in simple grammatically correct English with the basic expression of the prover being retained (Sherr,
2003:68). Any information garnered from an objective observer of the prover was also considered important and thus retained and
included - in these instances, such information was included below the relevant
provers’ entries and placed within brackets.
Likewise, any symptomatology not written but relayed
by the prover during the post-proving consultation or
the post-proving meeting was also included and indicated as such below the provers’ entry.
3.9.1 Criteria for the Inclusion of a Symptom as a Proving Symptom
The process of extracting valid symptoms from a proving has been
regarded as the most difficult stage of a proving (Sherr,
2003:68). Sherr (2003:68) suggested that the criteria
listed below be used together, as a whole, rather than individually, and his
suggestion was followed in the extraction process for this proving. This is the
area in which the qualitative analysis of symptoms, using these criteria as
guidelines, is of the utmost importance and far outweighs any quantitative
analysis.
1.
The symptom did not appear significantly in a subject
in the placebo group.
1.
The symptom occurred shortly after taking the
medication (Riley, 1995a, b).
2.
The number of subjects experiencing a symptom (Riley,
1995a,b) i.e. if only a single subject experiences a symptom, it may not be
that of a proving symptom; however, if a significant or marked symptom appears
in one or more subjects, it will serve to validate those others in which the
same symptom occurred (Sherr, 2003:71).
3.
The intensity and frequency of the symptom i.e. the
more severe/intense and common a symptom, the more likely it was to be a
proving symptom, unless it was present before the proving (Sherr,
2003:72).
4.
The symptom was not usual or current for the proving
subject, unless intensified to a marked degree (Sherr,
2003:70; ICCH, 1999:36).
5.
A current symptom that has been modified or altered,
with a clear description of the current and modified component (Sherr, 2003:70; ICCH, 1999:36).
6.
The current symptom must not have occurred in the
proving subject within the last year (Sherr, 2003:70;
Riley, 1997:227).
7.
Any symptom that occurred a long time previously,
especially for more than 5 years ago, but has not occurred for at least one
year and that had no explainable reason to reappear at the time of the proving
(O’ Riley, 1997:207; Sherr, 2003:70).
8.
A new symptom unfamiliar to the prover
occurring after taking the remedy (Sherr, 2003:70;
Riley, 1997:227).
9.
A present symptom (especially a pre-existing chronic
symptom) that disappeared during the proving. This will be marked as a 'cured
symptom', and the nature of the symptom prior to the proving will be adequately
described (Sherr, 2003:71; Riley, 1997:227).
10.
The time of day at which a symptom occurs will be
included if there is a repetition of such time in another prover
(ICCH, 1999:36).
11.
If the prover is under the
influence of the remedy (as may be seen by a general appearance of symptoms),
then all other new symptoms are considered as proving symptoms (Sherr, 2003:70).
12.
A strange, rare or peculiar symptom in general or for
that proving subject
1.
The modalities, concomitants, localizations (sides and
extensions) and timing associated with a symptom (Riley, 1997:227).
2.
Accidents, synchronistic events and coincidences that
occur to more than one prover (Sherr,
2003:71).
3.
A symptom will be excluded if there is a possibility
that it has been produced by unexpected life changes or due to an exciting
cause extraneous to the proving (Sherr, 2003:70;
ICCH, 1999:36).
3.9.2 Collating and Editing
The aim of this stage of the research study was to synthesise the
separate proving accounts from the individual provers
into a single structured document (Sherr, 2003:77).
All data from each prover was collated into its
relevant subdivision e.g. mind, head, stomach etc., and was then combined and
sorted by subject and time of appearance. Any identical or similar symptoms
from the different provers were recorded separately
and consecutively, with symptoms being sorted according to the following
criteria:
1.
the nature of the symptom
2.
the prover
3.
the sequence of development of the symptom
4.
the symptom chronology
Any symptoms that were repeated from a single prover
were amalgamated into a single entry in order to avoid unnecessary repetition (Sherr, 2003:78). However, due care was taken to ensure that
any important and subtle information with regards to these seemingly repetitive
proving entries were not unduly erased or ignored - these were then documented
as a separate entry so as to preserve the integrity of the symptom.
Furthermore, if the same quality
of sensation was found in several of the above mentioned subdivisions, e.g.
burning of the feet, face and the hands; then the sensation of 'burning' was
then added to
the Generalities section
(Sherr, 2003:79). Likewise, any recurring symptoms,
sides of the body and times of the day that were repeated three or more times
throughout the proving were also elevated
to general symptoms and were
added to the Generalities section (Sherr,
2003:79). At the closure of this process a final editing for errors in grammar
and spelling took place.
3.9.3 Formalizing and Reporting the Data
In order for the data collected from this research project to become
useful to homoeopathic physicians worldwide, it was written up into two
standard accepted formats: the materia medica and the repertory.
3.9.3.1 The Materia Medica
All collated and edited proving symptoms were written up into standard materia medica format under the
following subdivisions, closely adhering to the sections of Synthesis -
Edition 9.1 (2004), to
ensure standardization and ease of reference.
3.9.3.2 The Repertory
Data arising from this proving was
then converted into repertory language, called rubrics, with each symptom being
analysed and translated into a corresponding rubric (Sherr,
2003:81).
If there were any symptoms produced
by Pink 30CH which could not be inserted into existing rubrics - then new
rubrics were created so as to accommodate them.
All proving symptoms were converted
into rubric form found in Synthesis - Edition 9.1 (2004), edited by Dr. Frederik Schroyens.
Upon the recommendations of Sherr (2003:85), the grading of all symptoms was
accomplished by noting the frequency of a symptoms appearance, rather than the
intensity of a symptom, amongst the verum provers. This meant that the grade of a particular symptom
was increased if the frequency of that symptoms appearance was substantially
high amongst the provers. Likewise, a symptoms grade
was reduced if it was found that that particular symptom only appeared in a few
provers. Taking the above into consideration the
researcher reached the following conclusion that:
No. of Provers
Grade
1-2 1
3-5 2
- 39 -
6-10 3
Sherr (2003:86) has further suggested
that a symptom can be graded higher if it is rare and peculiar, and even
increased a grade if it was found to be peculiar to the substance proven.
3.9.3.3 Group analysis and
Comparison of Imponderable Remedies In order to perform a group analysis of the
imponderabilia - a total of seven (7) different
imponderable remedies were selected
for comparative purposes with remedy
Pink 30CH:
Luna (Moonlight),
Magnetis Polus Arcticus (North pole of a magnet),
Magnetis Polus Australis (South pole of a magnet),
Positronium (Anti-matter),
Radium bromatum (Radium bromide),
Sol (Sunlight)
X-ray.
These remedies were selected based
upon the fact that these imponderable remedies possessed moderately extensive
remedy profiles that the researcher has encountered thus far. Many other
imponderable remedies were excluded since these remedies were found to have far
too poor proving profiles, or appeared to be too doubtful in general to be
included into this research study.
Any symptom and/or theme found to be
common to both remedy Pink 30CH and any three (3) or more imponderable remedies
was then documented and listed (see
Appendix H) as a potential thematic
expression of the imponderable group as an entirety. This was done in order to
ensure that symptoms that were specific to only one, or even two, imponderable
remedies did not filter into the group analysis and thus be erroneously
utilized as a thematic expression of the imponderable group as an entirety.
All comparisons of remedies were
performed with the aid of the Synthesis - Edition 9.1 (Schroyens,
2004); Radar version 9.0; ‘Concordant Materia Medica’ (Vermeulen, 2000) and
with the proving information of Positronium (Fraser,
1998) found through internet resources. Further comparison and differences was
then drawn and highlighted with the existing documented “proving” symptoms of
Pink found in Wauters’ (1999) work ‘Homoeopathic
Colour Remedies’.
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CHAPTER FOUR
4. THE MATERIA MEDICA AND REPERTORY
OF REMEDY PINK
4.1 RELATED INFORMATION
All of the symptoms that were
produced by the provers in the verum
group will be included into this chapter. Firstly, symptoms will be recorded
into material medica format before being converted
into rubric form and organized into the order as found in the repertory.
4.1.1 Key
4.1.1.1 Materia
Medica Section
In the materia
medica section symptoms have been grouped according
to the chapters of the materia medica.
All symptoms recorded by the verum group of provers have been referenced in the following format as
recommended by Sherr (2003:78).
Recorded Symptom (Prover number and gender) (Day: Hours: Minutes)
Each recorded symptom is followed by
the prover number, gender and the time at which the
symptom was experienced.
In some cases, the provers used the following symbols < and > to denote
the modalities ‘worse for’ and ‘better for’ respectively. In such cases, the
symptoms were extracted exactly as recorded and will therefore appear in some
symptoms found in the materia medica
section.
4.1.1.2 Repertory Section
In the repertory section symptoms
are recorded in rubric format and arranged according to the sections as found
in Synthesis: Repertorium Homeopathicum
Syntheticum Edition 9.1 (Schroyens,
2004).
CHAPTER - RUBRIC - Subrubrics (Grading) (Page number in the Synthesis
repertory, Edition 9.1)
The rubric is followed by the
grading number and then the page number where it can be located in Edition 9.1
of Synthesis Repertorium Homeopathicum
Syntheticum (Schroyens,
2004).
Symptoms were typed in
ALL CAPITALS (bold) if in the 4th
degree,
In bold if in the 3rd
degree,
In italics if in the 2nd
degree and
in the plain type if in the 1st
degree.
All new rubrics, as suggested by
this proving, are underlined and appended with a capital ‘N’.
Time format used for recording
symptoms in the Synthesis repertory is 0 - 24 h. and thus, rubrics in the
repertory section of this chapter with time modalities
was recorded using the same format (Schroyens, 2004:10).
4.1.2 Prover
List
This table is a list of provers on verum who participated
in the proving of remedy Pink.
PROVER CODE SEX AGE
01 F 27
03 F 23
04 F 19
06 F 19
07 F 23
12 M 24
13 M 29
14 M 26
15 M 26
16 F 29
17 F 36
18 M 28
20 F 28
21 M 25
22 M 25
23 F 42
24 M 28
26 F 24
27 M 23
28 M 62
29 M 34
tests she is usually very stressed. The
day before our physiology test - she was very happy and cheery - bouncy,
floating - calm - not stressed]. 06F 14:XX:XX
Felt an instant sense of
tranquillity/peacefulness despite the busy day at clinic.
Feel calm throughout the chaos on
campus i.e. the striking on campus, trying to finish consults on time. 14M
00:00:00
Feel solemn as if I just need to get
my work done without getting worked up about anything!! 14M 00:05:48
Relaxed, calm, actually on a
„go-slow“ which is unusual for me - especially with the current circumstances
of moving homes. 23F 02:XX:XX
Still feeling calm and „laid back“ -
unusual for me under the circumstances, but I am enjoying the fact that it is
happening - not perturbed by it - just realising
how nice it feels. 23F 10:XX:XX
Never attended Tech (lectures)
today, studied all day - a bit stressed as I never finished what I intended to
study. But still an overall feeling of calmness.
23F 12:XX:XX
Wrote a test today - felt okay, but
went over the paper after and maybe I did not achieve so good a mark - have to
wait and see. Not stressed about it. 23F 13:XX:XX
Been feeling a bit more calmer over
the last few hours.
It is hard to describe because I do
feel irritated or angry in situations that call for it - but there is still an
underlying feeling of calmness (or “acceptance”) in me. It is weird because
usually I get highly impatient and very angry and can stay like that for long
periods of time - but now it seems that I come to an „acceptance“ in the given
situation and can calm down more quickly (but up to a certain extent only). 27M
00:05:45
I have a beautiful feeling - a
calmness that seems to have blanketed over me.
It feels like I have taken some
very, very, very mild intoxicant. Usually I am a very nervous person - but now
I feel a nice warm sense of calmness! Things
that usually make me anxious or
nervous seem to have the edge taken off of them. 27M 01:24:XX
My parents have been saying that I
look so relaxed and much more calmer today than usual. But this is how I feel
truly. Even though things may bother me, I am quick to let it go. This is not
how
I usually am. It is like I accept
the situation is a problem and that I cannot change it - so why bother about
it? It is nice to feel so laid back about things! 27M 01:35:XX
My mood is still calm like on the
previous days. Things that are stressful are still not fazing me as much. It is
a „centred“ feeling. 27M 03:XX:XX
Have been noticing that I am a
little irritable this morning - but it is normal when I do not get enough sleep
(like last night). What is different is that I am so controlled -
I have not yet shown my irritability
or been nasty to anyone even if they are being irritating. Usually I get nasty,
over-react and even swear at them to have them back off. 27M 06:XX:XX
Relaxed feeling, calm feeling. 29M
01:XX:XX
[* My attention was not there after
taking the third dose. I had a very dull feeling in the mind; I also felt very
calm. I did not worry about everyday things - normally I am quite alert.
Usually I am also very tense - I get pissed off (angry) easily if someone
angers me]. 29M XX:XX:XX
* [This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation].
CLARITY OF MIND / INTELLECTUAL
CLARITY
[* No effort, yet clarity on
intellectual stuff. Especially when learning for exams - not normal for me].
23F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
CONFLICT BETWEEN TWO WILLS /
IRRESOLUTION
Did not feel thirsty or hungry -
only ate two scones for the day - was too scared (of the people on strike) to
walk down to buy something to eat. Walked to Ritson
campus alone - was terrified and shivering, praying that I would be safe,
wished I was not on campus and could not wait for it to be over. When I got
back to Pietermaritzburg
I felt frustrated, angry and hungry;
I wanted to be left alone but I also wanted attention and my parents to spoil
me - it was a crazy feeling - I did not know what I wanted so I just started
crying, did not know if it was the remedy or mood-swings from my periods. Dad
rushing me was getting me more angry - I felt like they did not care that I was
back at home. 06F 00:XX:XX
There is a conflict between two
wills - my heart and my mind!!! 20F XX:XX:XX
COMPANY - AVERSION TO
I am feeling antisocial. Just want
to be away from people and do my own thing. 01F 05:XX:XX
I want to be alone. I do not want to
talk to anyone because everyone just annoys me. I do not want to be spoken to.
I do not want anything except to be left alone. 20F 08:XX:XX
DEFIANT / DEFIANCE WITH AGGRESSION
Had to drive - really stressed -
hands sweaty, could not handle mother telling me what to do and complaining
about how slow I am driving - I wanted to cry. I started getting frustrated -
wanted everything to disappear - I wish the world would give me a break. I
wanted to control the situation and not have someone else tell me what to do.
06F 02:XX:XX
[* There was lots of violence, anger
and aggression. Every cell of me wanted to hurt someone - I did not want them
to tell me what to do - I was very selfish - it was all about me and what I
wanted to do. I did not want people to get in my way!]. 06F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation. Not wanting to bow to anyone, as a result I would purposefully
insult them when they are least expecting it e.g. when I am walking on the road
or in a mall - I would not want to step aside for another person to walk pass
if they will not step aside as well, so I would flex my elbow so that when they
pass they will get hit. I would not feel any remorse and I would not look back
to the ones I have hurt. 20F XX:XX:XX
DELUSIONS
I know this sounds weird but I have
noticed that my hands always seem to appear dirty. I constantly need to wash
them. Weird! 01F 06:XX:XX
I feel as though my friends are
against me, they are UNRELIABLE and do not care about me. They only care about
their own survival! 07F 07:XX:XX
[* Felt very powerful, no one can take
me down. No one can touch me. I am strong]. 07F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
DESIRE FOR ATTENTION
I like being needed and it being
returned - not usual for me - I usually like giving and not taking but now feel
like I need some attention to. 06F 12:XX:XX
DESPAIR
I am so lazy even to lift a finger.
It is a sad feeling of despair, hopelessness, defeat, weakness and paralysis.
My brain is so heavy. My voice is hoarse. My spirit is so down. Very sensitive
at this point. 20F 07:XX:XX
[* I felt an emptiness, sadness -
like a void in my spirit or soul]. 20F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
DISTURBED - AVERSION TO BEING
Want peace and quiet. I do not want
anyone to irritate me. 06F 25:XX:XX
DULLNESS / FOGGINESS / HAZINESS
My mind was more groggy and unclear
than usual - as if in a fog - concentration levels decreased. 26F XX:XX:XX
Been noticing that over the past few
days that I forget things easily. It is like my mind is „foggy“ or „hazy“. It
takes some time for me to recollect events or remember things. It is so
frustrating! It is like sometimes I will say something and then get stuck for
words and therefore I cannot complete the sentence! This has been happening at
least over the last 3 days. 27M 11:XX:XX
FAST / RUSHED / HURRIED
This pen does not write fast enough.
I feel like I am in „fast forward“ mode. I have an urge to jump about and spin
around in circles!!! Crazy! I feel like the Tasmanian devil (spinning in
circles and making strange noises!).01F 00:03:30
A spinning fastness in my mind! „I
must get all of this done as quickly as possible.“ Hurry, hurry, hurry! A
confused, blurred determination is the best way to describe it!!! 01F 01:21:30
I am feeling very rushed and
uncomfortable. I am feeling very anxious again and my mind is busy. The anxiety
is work related. 01F 06:XX:XX
[* Rush in thought - say things that
I do not know what I am saying. I think about what I want to say but the
thought goes quickly that I am left mid-sentence without knowing what point I
want to bring up]. 06F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
FEARS
Fear of getting pregnant: Afraid
that at this point I will not be a good parent - poor parenting skills. 20F
XX:XX:XX
I had this feeling of not wanting to
breastfeed and no one would get the milk out of me. No one would be nurtured by
me. [* I do have a fear about being pregnant - but the remedy intensified the
fear. I love kids - but I was so selfish - I felt that I could not sacrifice
for someone else. I was never going to breastfeed - no one was going to be able
to get the milk out of me! I could not be motherly in the right way. I had
issues with the relationship between a mother and her children - I felt that I
was not going to be a good mother. I could not detach from the fear. I felt
that if I could
I have a baby right now I would feel
nothing about abandoning it right there and then!]. 20F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
FIGHTING / AGGRESSION
A colleague at work commented that I
was coming across more aggressive than usual, more open to confrontation. 15M
06:XX:XX
I did a presentation in a business
meeting today. Came under scrutiny over certain issues. Usually I am cool and
calm when under scrutiny and try to influence people to buy into my ideas etc .
However today I resorted to being aggressive and very confrontational and
attempted to bully people into seeing my point and agreeing with me. I felt
tense after that confrontation, it took a few minutes for me to calm down. 15M
08:XX:XX
Aggression continues. Had an
argument with a work colleague today, who I know is deeply religious and
God-fearing, and I proceeded to tell her, „It is your fuck up so you must
charge it to your fucking cost centre“. I was defensive about what I said -
told her not to take it personally as it is just business. 15M 10:XX:XX
FLIRTATIOUS
I find myself flirting a lot
recently...innocently of course. I find more and more females noticing me, I am
not sure whether I am just imagining this or if it is my ego or maybe I have
begun to be more observant. I actually enjoy the flirting, I guess it is the
appeal of „IF ONLY“. 21M 09:XX:XX
Today a girl handed me her phone
number even after explaining to her that I am married. She has no objections to
me being married. I am not sure whether I am giving off the wrong signals,
maybe I am. As much as I would like to spite my wife I would never have an
affair. I am actually proud of myself because I have an opportunity but I
showed restraint. I do not enjoy these feelings because it really confuses me;
I am thinking that I am a horrible husband for thinking the way that I am. 21M
13:XX:XX
FORGETFUL
Had an extremely forgetful day. Very
unlike me. Could not remember which flight I was on without having to look up
the reference number. I usually know all my daily appointments off the top of
my head but today had to consult my diary many times to re-confirm with myself
what time and where my appointments are. Also got lost in Cape Town driving
around areas I am very familiar with.
15M 01:XX:XX
Forgetfulness continues. Walked out
of work today and left my laptop at work on my desk. I only realised this once
I got home. 15M 06:XX:XX
HATRED
[* I hated people. There was a lot
of anger, resentment and sadness. It was like a boiling animal within me that
was put into a cage and bound. Lots of frustration].
20F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
HEIGHTENED AWARENESS
Becoming acutely aware of my own
breathing after the first dose. Cramping feeling of the diaphragm area. It is
< breathing out. 03F 00:00:03
HEIGHTENED EMOTIONS
Today was the first day since taking
the remedy that I was not unusually busy or did not have to learn had for a
test. Had made arrangements to go for coffee after the test with classmates but
in the end no-one came. Felt very alone, rejected - much stronger than usual.
Driving to the coffee shop I had an intense urge to run my car onto the highway
and just keep on driving - never to come back to campus or to Durban. Had to
reason with myself and almost physically restrain myself from doing it. I have
a
theory that this proving is
accentuating “normal” (usual) feelings in
participants, or taking away the normal reasonable controls that we impose on
them. 17F 08:XX:XX
Some people - classmates, clinic
supervisors - have commented that I seem to get very excited about patients
after seeing them and when discussing cases. I do really enjoy seeing patients,
it seems as though my normal feelings are much stronger. 17F 09:XX:XX
INDIFFERENCE
Feel generally unmotivated and lazy.
I do not care about things around me. 12M 03:XX:XX
Deep sadness, like a physical hurt
in the chest, driving into Durban to campus at lunchtime. Had this on Monday
too. Like I am affected by the restless futility of city life. All the
meaningless activity - cycle of work, making money, spending money - not really
achieving anything. 17F 15:XX:XX
[* I did not want people to approach
me and to be around me, like they should have just left me alone. I lost
interest in everything - I became so miserable and depressed.
I had no sympathy or empathy over
other people’s problems.] 20F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
INJUSTICE - CANNOT SUPPORT
I cannot stand injustice and I am
also very stubborn. 20F XX:XX:XX
IMPATIENCE
I feel very rushed, busy and
irritable. Everyone is wasting my time. I am usually like this but at the
moment it is worse. 01F 08:XX:XX
I have become the most impatient
person in the world! I finish people’s sentences for them and cannot wait for
anything. I am always impatient, but it has become uncontrollable lately. I feel as if I have an
uncontrollable restless internal energy. 01F 20:XX:XX
No patience!!! 20F XX:XX:XX
IRRITABILITY / INCREASED SENSITIVITY
I am feeling a bit short tempered
and irritable. 01F 02:46:XX
My day started off badly and has
carried on the same way. I am in a bad mood and I am highly irritated.
Everything is taking too long and I am getting fed-up. I have very little
patience and I am going to snap at anyone who tests me! 01F 03:XX:XX
Irritation levels are sky high (more
than usual) and I feel the need to get huge amounts of work done. I feel way to
busy and rushed. 01F 03:XX:XX
Very moody and aggressive. The
slightest things irritated me. The T.V being on got me angry. 04F 07:XX:XX
Just wanted to go home - stressed
because I needed to start studying for physiology - I was on edge and was
snapping at everything - kept on taking off or getting extremely angry for no
reason. I wanted to punch something - totally unlike me. I was swearing
profusely today - do not know why - got ticked off at the smallest thing - like
someone talking during the lecture. 06F 13:XX:XX
Extremely sensitive - snapping at
the stupidest things. 06F 25:XX:XX
I have noticed that I have been very
irritable the last few days. Small things get me irritated quickly. 07F
03:XX:XX
I feel that I could be easily
set-off again. Very temperamental. 07F 07:XX:XX
Very irritable, little things are
making me very angry e.g. people using my tupperwares,
other people in my class. 16F 06:XX:XX
Very emotional. Weeping a lot for no
reason. Irritable. Sensitive to criticism and lack of interest in all things.
20F 04:XX:XX
Extremely irritable - do not want
people to talk to me, especially my boyfriend - when he starts talking to me, I
look at him and think how dare he speak to me. I keep feeling like ripping my
boyfriends head off - extremely irritable. 26F XX:XX:XX
LASCIVIOUS
Felt more comfortable with my
boyfriend, was very physical - not usual for me - was kind of violent! Never
been that aggressive before in a relationship. Just
felt like it was the right time and
the right guy. Strange, yet comfortable feeling - intense craving to be as
close to him as I could. 06F 32:XX:XX
LAZINESS
Feel sad, lazy and unmotivated. Also
tired. Usually feel like training (gym) but I feel unmotivated and down. 12M
00:07:05
Feeling lazy. Not a lot, but it is
quite apparent. I do not feel like doing any work - all I want to do is sit
down and do nothing. 27M 00:02:45
MENTAL OVERACTIVITY
Anxious and stressed feelings seem
to be consuming me lately. I hardly talk because my mind is so busy thinking of
SO many things all the time. 01F 08:XX:XX
MENTAL PROSTRATION
Tiredness (Mind). 20F 03:XX:XX
I started to feel somewhat depressed
and generally negative toward the later afternoon. Also demotivated.
Not lack of physical energy - just mentally (emotionally).
28M 01:XX:XX
Felt quite depressed and
unmotivated. Lack of clarity and vision. General sense of disempowerment. 28M
05:XX:XX
MISTAKES - MAKING
Also making mistakes with speech -
mixing up words or not pronouncing words properly. 06F XX:XX:XX
[* Noticed too, I made, and still
make mistakes in writing. My hands seem to go too quickly, and I would want to
write a certain word and would then be writing another word. Happened so
frequently. The more I try to concentrate, the more mistakes I make. And the
more I felt people could see me making mistakes, the more I made mistakes]. 07F
XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
People have commented on me
stumbling over my words. Kept on making the same mistakes over and over, saying
one word when meaning to say a similar sounding one. 17F 12:XX:XX
Have been making an extraordinary
amount of typing errors. Constantly changing letters around; even when correcting
a word I make the same mistake again and again. 17F 12:XX:XX
[* I knew what I wanted to say but
it did not come out properly. I could not find the right words to express
myself in situations during the proving]. 20F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
MOOD - CHANGEABLE
Feel like my insides are bursting -
like I am restraining myself. When I am happy - I feel like I can fly, and when
I am angry - I am passionately angry. All the emotions are bottled up - taking
over.
I can feel it inside me but cannot
express it - it is burning inside. I just swore my brother profusely for
talking to me. I am irritated that I cannot express what I am feeling - I feel
trapped and jittery.
I cannot keep still!! I have to
constantly move around and play with my hands and sway side to side especially
when I am nervous about something. It happened yesterday before my test and
again now when I am writing this. I feel like I am not writing fast enough. I
am nervous that I cannot put through in this book my feelings sufficiently. 06F
01:XX:XX
Very short-fused - snapping at
people all the time; moods very changeable, will be fine and happy one minute
and then irritable and angry the next. 26F XX:XX:XX
OVER-EMOTIONAL WITH WEEPING
I am feeling overly emotional for
some reason. Almost „fragile“. Little things are making me upset. I feel almost
pre-menstrual, but I am not. My life just feels really tough and complicated,
and everything seems like an uphill struggle. I am tired of it. 01F 09:XX:XX
Things that do not usually upset me
are making me really sad at the moment. Watching emotional things on T.V make
me all teary. This is out of character for me! 01F 09:XX:XX
I have noticed that also I am more
emotional than usual. I saw a young crippled boy today and I felt so sorry for
him that I nearly began to cry. I seemed to have
developed some compassion for
humanity! 01F 15:XX:XX
I am overly emotional about things
that should not bother me. I feel very sensitive to other’s energy and pain
(...this sounds so weird!). Perhaps it is your remedy, or maybe I am just
becoming a better person! 01F 16:XX:XX
Went to the movies - cried a lot -
very sensitive - I needed to let all the anger and frustration out. I continued
crying although I normally would have not cried for that movie. 06F 02:XX:XX
RAGE / AGGRESSION / VIOLENCE
I am feeling so angry. Yesterday I
was trying to get a hair appointment but the shop was closed. I spoke to my
friend and she said she was also wanting an appointment because her hair is
looking „horrible“ yet she just had it cut like 3 weeks ago! So this morning I
phoned the hairdresser at 8:15am and true’s-bob she fucking phoned before me in
space of 15 minutes! I am just fucked off,
she did it on purpose!! So now I am
so annoyed and angry. I do not know why this has got to me so much! 07F
07:XX:XX
I am so angry. I feel like I can
rely on NO ONE. I cannot stand people talking slowly to me! I feel like I want
to attack them, jump on them and scream! 07F 07:XX:XX
Had a shower this morning and once
again it flooded my whole room. I am so fucked off! This has been going on for
2 years now! How many times do I need to complain until something is done.
Because only I use the shower and it does not affect anyone else, fuck her,
just ignore her. Fuck, I am so pissed off. No
one listens to me! Feeling very
aggressive again today - more so than on Tuesday. I actually thought I might
pounce on the security guard. When I got to Tech I had literally parked my car
and had reached down to pick up my bag and the fucking security guard came
tapping on my window telling me about the fucking rules! I shouted at him and
was so close to doing something to him. What
a fucking arsehole! I just fucking
parked my fucking car!!! I am not in the mood for shit!
[* I felt an internal tremor as if I
were vibrating and ready to attack]. 07F 09:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
My wife and I had a really stupid
argument this morning, well, I think it was stupid. My mother-in-law is really
beginning to piss me off, just because she has become so religious as of late
we are expected to do the same in our home. I do not mind a little guidance but
I do not appreciate things being forced down my throat. I hate leaving
home in a bad mood because it really
plays on my mind the entire day. I find myself not being very productive if
issues between my wife and I go unresolved, yet this has become a common
occurrence recently. I get so frustrated that I want to break stuff, just be
destructive, anything of value to my wife. I have become very aggressive with
regards to our arguments, I have found that
I begin to swear excessively and I have
even wanted to lay my hands on her on more than one occasion recently. 21M
14:XX:XX
SADNESS
Feeling emotionally low. A slight
sadness, with anxiety. 01F 01:27:XX
Very moody and depressed. 04F
04:XX:XX
Felt like the weight of the world on
my shoulders. I just wanted to cry and cry. I resorted to cleaning everything,
possibly to get my mind off of things. 04F 04:XX:XX
Felt extremely sad and depressed
like there is no reason to live - no reason to go to Tech today; when I came
out of the bath I changed and went back under the blanket for 10 minutes, this
made me feel slightly better. Everyone at Tech kept asking, „what is wrong?’ ’
- but I did not feel anything was wrong, they said that I looked sad like
something was troubling me. 06F 07:XX:XX
I feel depressed - down if I have to
do anything that I do not want to. 06F 25:XX:XX
I woke up with this down and
depressed feeling - as if I would hear something bad has happened. It is so
heavy I cannot do much because it is energy draining. I just wish
I can just close my eyes and fall
asleep again. 20F 07:XX:XX
Feeling a bit negative emotionally.
Like flat Coke. 28M 02:XX:XX
Feeling of depression is very
unusual as it took over me like a nightmare. It was as though I was entering
into a bubble of negativity. 28M 05:XX:XX
SNAPPISH
[* I was having a lovely
conversation with my wife - then suddenly I snapped. Told her she was making
too much of noise and I told her, ‘‘why can you not speak calmly?“ This was in
the morning today. I felt bad - I felt like reaching out to her but at the same
time I felt justified at what I said as she was making too much noise and
making my headache worse]. 24M 03:XX:XX
THOUGHTS - COMPELLING
I have a need for compulsive
scratching, but I am not itchy at all, I just need to keep touching my skin. I
am getting irritated when I am not able to do something with my hands. 03F
00:XX:XX
TRYING NEW THINGS
At the restaurant I tried new things
- it is unusual for me to try something new, I usually stick with what I know.
06F 00:XX:XX
VIVACIOUS
Good mood, first time I am really
excited to go to work, work went quickly, just keeping busy with little things,
feeling creative and the need to be creative more often.
03F 02:XX:XX
I feel more free - acting mad - felt
brave to say stupid things and sing stupid things but I usually do that. But
this was more intense and exhilarating. I was fine after I had something to
eat. 06F 00:00:40
MISCELLANEOUS
I prepared a meal tonight and I
burnt all the food! The weird thing is that I was watching it burning and I
left it because I thought it looked tastier the darker it got! My boyfriend
complained that he could smell the food burning and I said, „nonsense, its
fine“. Later I could see I had definitely overcooked it (the onions were
black!) but I ate it happily. So bizarre for me. I am usually very particular
about not eating anything burnt. 01F 10:XX:XX
4.2.2
VERTIGO
Feeling dizzy again after the second
dose. 03F 00:03:35
Feel a bit dizzy and unstable. 17F
00:00:10
Feel slightly dizzy. Same as yesterday.
Distinctly uncomfortable when moving the head sideways. 28M 01:XX:XX
4.2.2.1 ACCOMPANIED BY
HEAD: Pain in head
I feel dizzy and have a headache.
The pain is as if someone is stretching my veins, I feel better if I press my
fingers hard against my head. The pressing is better on all sections of my head
- back, centre and front. Drinking water does not help. 24M 01:22:30
The headache is still there and the
dizziness I experienced yesterday is coming back. I feel this dizziness whilst
seated. I am not being drawn to any side of the room but feel that I if I am to
stand
I might fall or stagger. The feeling
is the same as I had yesterday. The headache is however mild and has changed
location. 24M 02:XX:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 7 consecutive days.)
I feel slightly, but markedly,
light-headed (dizzy) upon closing my eyes or moving my head. This is
accompanied by a noticeable, but mild, headache - more noticeable on top right
hand side of the head. 28M 00:XX:XX
- FALL - TENDENCY TO
I am feeling shaky and dizzy. Cannot
stand up; I keep wanting to fall backwards. 03F 00:00:03
- TURNING - AS IF
: Head - whirling in
My head felt a bit dizzy immediately
after taking the remedy; my head has a spinning feeling like the whole body is
spinning. 03F 00:00:03
My head started spinning again after
the second dose. It is < walking/motion and > sitting still, >
focusing on one thing. 03F 00:03:29
4.2.3
HEAD
4.2.3.1 DANDRUFF
I think I have dandruff! How weird,
and very unusual. They are tiny little flakes of dry skin. 01F 02:46:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 2 days.)
4.2.3.2 EMPTY SENSATION /
LIGHT-HEADEDNESS
Light-headedness - feels as if my
head is empty...like I am in a ‘dwaal’/sleep-walking.
14M 01:24:XX
Light-headedness. 29M 01:XX:XX
4.2.3.3 ERUPTIONS
Hairdresser noticed a red, swollen,
burning patch on my head just to the left of my crown. I had been scratching it
- scratched it raw. There is itching. Scratching causes more itching. 17F
10:XX:XX
4.2.3.4 FULLNESS
General ‘‘thick“ feeling in my head.
28M 01:XX:XX
4.2.3.5 TIREDNESS / HEAVINESS
Feeling of tiredness in my head - a
bit like Mennieres Syndrome. 28M 01:XX:XX
4.2.3.6 PAIN
- Aching
Increase in my normal headache i.e.
behind my left eye and radiating to occiput,
headaches lasting 2-3 days. Also another headache occurred occasionally in the
frontal and temporal areas as if a tight band around the head. 26F XX:XX:XX
- Bursting/Splitting
Splitting headache in the occipital
and temporal lobes. 06F 05:XX:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 2 consecutive days.)
Had a splitting headache -
especially in the temporal lobe region. 06F 10:XX:XX
- Compressed
Have a headache like someone has
pushed my head in. It is > sleeping. 07F 05:XX:XX
Headache, compressing, across the
forehead after drinking tea. Accompanied by tingling and numbness in the left zygoma, and nauseous feeling in the oesophagus. 17F
02:47:XX
- Dull
I have a dull headache - starting in
my forehead and then radiates all over the head. I cannot locate it now. It is
a dull pain and it is very irritating. It is < stooping,
< movement of the head. 01F
09:XX:XX
Headache continues along the top of
my head. It is a dull feeling - not throbbing or stitching - it is worse for
shaking my head. When head is shaken gently my brain feels like hard jelly
rolling in a bowl. 28M 01:XX:XX
[* Very nauseating headache. The
pain was along the frontal region, it was a dull, aching sensation. The
headache lasted very long - it stayed for 7-8 days after starting the proving.
The pain radiated to both the parietal regions on either side of the head.
There was a nauseating feeling in
the chest which accompanied the headache]. 29M XX:XX:XX
* [This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation].
- Throbbing / Pounding
A sharp, throbbing pain in the
centre of my forehead has developed. It is making the skin of my head feel
tight. It is < stooping. 01F 13:XX:XX
The headache has spread to my
temples and entire temporal regions (left and right) now. It is a throbbing
pain now and my neck is beginning to feel stiff and
tight. 01F 17:XX:XX
Lying in bed. Cannot seem to get up
this morning. My alarm went off twice. I woke with a headache and a stiff neck.
I experienced a throbbing pain in my forehead region. I used to often
experience this but have not for some time now. 01F 18:XX:XX
Had a headache on waking. It was a
throbbing pain in the frontal and temporal areas. My neck was also a bit tight.
I obviously slept in an awkward position. Headache
< bending forward. 01F 21:XX:XX
Pounding headache on left parietal
part of the head (like hammer hitting me), usually I get pain on both sides.
04F 01:25:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 2 days.)
Pounding headache on the right part of
the head. 04F 02:XX:XX
Had a headache that lasted for about
one hour: - in the centre of my head - intense throbbing pains!! - It is
constant throughout the day!! - < motion, walking -
> pressing temples, rest -
brought on by motion or keeping busy or being active - but yet I still feel the
need to be active/busy/productive. 14M 09:XX:XX
Headache.
- Behind the eyeballs.
- Pounding/pulsating headache.
- Poor vision and tiredness of the
eyes.
- < for fast movement.
- > for pressure - hard pressure
on sore areas.
- Stiffness of the neck muscles.
- Increased thirst.
- Increased temperature. 20F
00:XX:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
over 3 consecutive days).
My headache is more intense. Sharp
and strongly pounding. Soreness of the entire face especially the eyes. 20F
02:XX:XX
Woke with a really bad headache
between the eyes moving towards the bridge of the nose. Unknown aetiology. <
cold wind, bright light.
> Hanging the head forward and
pressure.
Sensation of burning, throbbing,
tingling and numbness. The headache lasted till late afternoon when it
eventually disappeared. 23F 06:XX:XX
Developed a really bad headache
around 18.30 h.
Concomitants: Was very hungry at the
time.
Location: Forehead and temples.
Aetiology: Thought it might be from
having a stressful day. I had a Homoeopharmaceutics
test in the morning; case taking in the afternoon and an injectables
course at 18 to 20:30 h.
Modalities: < lying down, bright
lights and noise. > being erect, movement and clenching teeth.
Sensation: Throbbing in the temples.
It feels like my head is being squashed from both sides. 23F 21:XX:XX
- Squeezing
Have a slight headache which started
around the base of the skull; pain on each side. A pressing pain as if someone
were squeezing me/holding me tightly around the back of the neck. The pressing
pain has moved towards the parietal areas, not quite temporal. 07F 08:XX:XX
The headache is still there - all
through the night. I could not go to class.
Concomitants: Slight nausea.
Location: Forehead and temples - more
on the right side.
Aetiology: Started period this
morning. It was bright red with lots of large, dark clots - more than usual.
Modalities: < lying down, bending
neck forward. > being up and about, and being quiet.
Sensation: Pressing feeling - like
the head is being squashed between twoobjects. 23F
22:XX:XX
- Location: Forehead - eyes - behind
Pounding behind the eyeballs. - <
heat, sun, noise, stooping. 20F 11:XX:XX
Pain behind the eyeball - sharp
burning pains. The pain radiates to the ears and upper and lower jaws. Severe
pain causes nausea and dizziness. It is also causing vision difficulty. <
heat/sun;
Frontal A frontal headache - a “thick”,
congested headache. This headache is < stooping, < movement and >
pressure. 01F 17:XX:XX
: Temporal Headache in the temporal
lobes - think it is because I am holding my jaws so tightly together. 06F
01:XX:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 2 consecutive days.)
TINGLING
Tingling of the left part of scalp.
17F 00:00:10
4.2.3.7 MISCELLANEOUS
I have a spinning headache. I feel
better after talking and teaching my brother some anatomy. 06F 01:XX:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 2 days.)
4.2.4
EYE
4.2.4.1 PAIN
Never completely feel rested - eyes
burning - stinging pain - like someone poking needles into my eyes. 06F
09:XX:XX
4.2.4.2 HEAVINESS
My eyelids feel heavy. 14M 01:22:45
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 8 consecutive days.)
Both eyelids still feel heavy
despite being well rested. Modality: > closing the eyes.
Aetiology: may be caused from the
exhaustion of being over-productive during the day.
Sensation: It feels as if someone is
gently holding my upper eyelids down.
When I close my eyes it feels like I
am in a peaceful, calm, and solemn world. A cool gentleness. 14M 02:XX:XX
4.2.4.3 TWITCHING
Its lunch time now and my left eye
seems to be twitching occasionally. 21M 00:XX:XX
4.2.5
VISION
4.2.5.1 ACUTE
My vision is very clear and acute.
03F 00:03:35
4.2.6
EAR
4.2.6.1 FULLNESS - SENSATION OF
I feel a slight pressure around my ears
as though two hands are holding my head over my ears. 28M 00:XX:XX
Pressure feeling on ears continues.
Feel as though ears are internally blocked. 28M 01:XX:XX
4.2.6.2 ITCHING
Itching inside both ears, deep in
the Eustachian tubes. They feel almost moist inside! > Rubbing. 01F 23:XX:XX
Another thing that I forgot to
mention as it is a symptom I have had in the past and I probably get it twice a
year. Itching in both ears but much worse in the left ear. Only feels better if
I bore into it with an ear-bud. It is moist inside the ear and has a hot,
burning sensation after boring/scratching. 07F 01:XX:XX
Both of my ears are itching
internally. My throat is also itchy together with the ears. < dust, fluff,
strong odours. 20F 01:XX:XX
4.2.6.3 INFLAMMATION
My left earlobe is inflamed and
sore. This is so weird. I do not think that it is a reaction to my earrings I
always wear earrings and I am fine. 01F 26:XX:XX
4.2.6.4 NOISES
There is a ringing noise in my ears
- buzzing when people speak. Definitely feeling off balance, stumbling along,
feeling spacey/stoned. 03F 00:00:03
Stronger than normal tinnitus in
both ears. 28M 00:XX:XX
Tinnitus (high-pitched,
summer-beetle sound). 28M 01:XX:XX
Sensitive to loud sounds such as
dishes in a wash basin or doors being closed too loudly. 28M 02:XX:XX
4.2.6.5 WAX
Had increased cerumen
in the left ear. Just an increase in production - no other changes. Normal
coloured, flaky with no odour. It did not bother me. 12M 01:XX:XX
4.2.7
NOSE
4.2.7.1 CONGESTION
My nose was stuffy towards the
evening, my right nostril was congested. 03F 00:XX:XX
4.2.7.2 SMELL
Acute sense of smell. 20F 02:XX:XX
4.2.8
FACE
4.2.8.1 BURNT SENSATION
- Lips
: Lower
I took the fourth dose. My bottom lip
feels hot and slightly burnt. It has 2 small bumps located centrally. 07F
01:24:XX
: Upper
Stinging burn on left side of upper
lip like chillies applied on an open wound. 04F 01:25:XX
Upper lip, especially left hand
side, is burning. Desire to lick it but it makes it burn more. 16F 07:XX:XX
4.2.8.2 CRACKED
- Lips
Bottom lip feels like it has a cut
in the middle. 07F 01:23:00
My lower lip with the 2 “cuts” is
burning again and my lips feel very dry. 07F 01:38:XX
4.2.8.3 ERUPTIONS
- Cheek
Left face in cheek around the eye
tingles. Both tingling and numbness. 17F 00:00:05
I also seem to be developing new
pimples on the left cheek; left part of the forehead; left side of the nostril
(where the left nostril meets the cheek) and one on the left part of my chest.
They are large and noticeable - but not filled with pus or anything. 27M
06:XX:XX
- Chin
My skin is getting bad - pimples
mainly around my chin area, on the front of my neck and on the right side of my
face. 01F 02:46:XX
My skin seems to get worse everyday.
More red bumps over my chin area. Not even my make-up is hiding them now. 01F
05:XX:XX
- Forehead
I woke up and have two pimples on my
forehead - one on each side in the temporal regions. It looks symmetrical. The
pimples are white and painful. 12M 04:XX:XX
Acne breakout on my forehead. Three
large pimples appearing. 15M 03:XX:XX
- Lips
My skin is fine but I have two extra
painful pimples on the left side of my face, red blind ones, one above my lip
and one below the outer corner of my left eye.
03F 01:XX:XX
- Nose
I have a big sore on the inside of
my left nostril. It is very sore to touch. It hurts when I blow my nose and it
looks like a large red insect bite. 15M 07:XX:XX
Woke up with a pimple inside my nose
along the left margin of the left nostril opening. I forgot to mention that I
developed one yesterday - but in the right
nostril and in the same location as
the one on the left. Both are sore - it is like a
beating/throbbing soreness. They are
making me slightly irritable because they are so sore! I cannot even touch them
because it hurts more. < pressure; touch
> cold things applied to them 27M
04:XX:XX
I have a new painful pimple along
the margin of the left nostril towards the tip of the nose. < touch. The
pain is sharp because the area is so sensitive. 27M 07:XX:XX
4.2.8.4 HEAT
I keep having flushing of my face.
It gets hot and feels as if the skin is dry. When I look in the mirror it looks
as if I am blushing. 01F 22:XX:XX
4.2.8.5 NUMBNESS
Right side of my face is feeling
numb. 03F 00:03:35
4.2.8.6 SWELLING
The glands under the chin are
slightly swollen. 28M 00:XX:XX
4.2.9
MOUTH
4.2.9.1 DISCOLORATION
- Tongue
: White
Noticed this morning that my tongue
has actually been very coated the last 3 days. It has an off-white colour,
thick, and smells offensive and putrid. My mouth and throat also feels dry. 07F
09:XX:XX
Tongue coated white - slight dryness
as if tongue were stuck to the roof of the mouth. Back of the tongue is more
thickly coated than the front. It felt like a globule of something was stuck at
the entrance to the throat like when you eat too much sweet stuff or drink
Coke. 23F 00:XX:XX
Tongue still slightly coated -
better than yesterday but with no dryness today. 23F 01:XX:XX
4.2.9.2 PRICKLING
- Tongue
Left side of tongue tingles. 17F
00:00:05
4.2.9.3 ULCERS
- Tongue
: Sides
Mouth ulcers suddenly developed on
tongue. Bright red patches located bilaterally along the margins of the tongue.
On the left hand side I developed an ulceration with a white “head” or a pus
filled looking raised patch. < waking up in the morning. > during the day
after eating, drinking etc. It lasted 3 days and had improved by Monday.
The area was painful, especially
when touched by the teeth. 16F 19:XX:XX
Began to notice an ulcer/pimple on
the left side of my tongue. It is sore, especially if it is touched. < touch
and pressure. 27M 01:24:XX
4.2.10
TEETH
4.2.10.1
PAIN
Left bottom wisdom tooth cutting
through the gum. PAINFUL!!
Concomitants: Irritability with the
gum pain. Modalities: > pressing the tooth into the gum with my finger - the
moment I release the pressure the pain returns.
> touch, < evenings
Aetiology: Maybe stress?? From
trying to sort out my research.
Sensation: Cutting pains.
Duration: Pain lasts all day long.
Had my right top and bottom wisdom
teeth removed last year. The irritation NOW is the same that I experienced last
year. Think that I might have to have this left bottom one removed now.
[Note: This symptom lasted from Day
17 to Day 23 and then disappeared] 14M 17:XX:XX
Pain felt in the lower teeth, first
and second molars areas, on the left side. It is a dull ache with tingling.
Feels a bit like when you have had a dentist’s anaesthetic. 17F 00:00:05
4.2.11
THROAT
4.2.11.1
DRYNESS
My throat feels dry and scratchy. I
hope I am not getting sick; it causes me to swallow often. 01F 19:XX:XX
My throat is still a bit dry and
scratchy but not as much as yesterday. It is < dry, hard foods and >
drinking liquids. 01F 19:XX:XX
Two hours after taking the first
powder, my throat felt more dry. Mouth feels dry. Not relieved by drinking
water. There also feels like there is mucous sitting in my nasopharynx
that I need to swallow down, but I just cannot reach it. It is > warm
drinks. Even though my throat felt dry the last few days, it is much worse. 07F
00:02:00
4.2.11.2
MUCOUS
Throat felt somewhat phlegmy. 23F 00:XX:XX
4.2.11.3
SWELLING - SENSATION OF
My throat felt slightly swollen and
dry around the nasopharynx soon after taking the
third dose. 07F 00:14:00
4.2.11.4
THICK SENSATION
My throat is feeling a bit thick and
with mucous, it feels like a post nasal drip is starting it off. My throat is
becoming sore towards the evening. 03F 01:XX:XX
4.2.12
NECK
4.2.12.1
PAIN
- Sharp pain
I had a sharp pain (in one spot) in
the centre of my neck at 2:30pm or so. 03F 00:03:50
4.2.13
STOMACH
4.2.13.1
APPETITE - Diminished
Very diminished appetite. 01F
01:23:45
I have no appetite on waking. I
literally force myself to eat something small to keep me from becoming
hypoglycaemic later in the day! 01F 08:XX:XX
If I think back on the last 2 weeks
my appetite has been greatly diminished and I do not think about food as much
as usual. 01F 14:XX:XX
- Increased
Appetite increased - ate much more
than normal - ate continuously from lunch to supper. 06F 04:XX:XX
Appetite increased - ate proper
breakfast (seed bread) as well as lunch - usually I skip one of the two. 06F
07:XX:XX
Increased hunger - today for the
first time (since starting the proving) felt like eating chocolate. 06F
23:XX:XX
Increased hunger during the day - no
cravings. 20F 03:XX:XX
[* I had increased appetite during
the proving. But I became averse to oily, rich and fatty foods]. 20F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
Increase in appetite. 29M 01:XX:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 7 consecutive days.)
- Thoughts - by
Cannot sleep. I am absolutely
exhausted but my mind is so busy and restless. I cannot stop thinking about
today, tomorrow, everything. I am irritating myself. I have not had this in
ages! 01F 02:XX:XX
(Note: This symptom was experienced
on 3 days.)
I found it very difficult to fall
asleep last night. Even though I was tired, my mind just would not let go and
go to sleep. It was like I had to do something but I do
not know what. 07F 01:22:30
Insomnia. My brain is active -
thinking a lot of things especially about my mood and irritability. I do not like
the way I feel about people but I feel it is beyond my
control. It is not me at all and it
affects the people I relate with.
[* I kept dwelling on the present
emotional state at that time - I felt like I was in a hopeless state]. 20F
08:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation. Found it difficult to fall asleep last night...though I was tired
I found that I still kept tossing and turning in bed. My mind was restless with
thoughts. Do not know when I fell asleep. 27M 01:24:XX
4.2.26.3
FALLING ASLEEP
- Difficult
Disturbed sleep - difficulty in
falling asleep and difficulty in maintaining sleep. Not refreshed on waking up.
Position - back. 20F 01:XX:XX
4.2.26.4
RESTLESS
- Heat
: From | body of
Restlessness during sleep. Tossing
and turning all night. Increased body temperature had to remove the covers. [*
I would feel heat or an increase in body temperature at night and I would have
to remove the covers - yet normally I sleep with the heaters on]. 20F 03:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
4.2.27
DREAMS
4.2.27.1
AMOROUS / LASCIVIOUS
I had sex dreams during the proving
as well. Heterosexual, but different dreams - felt exhilarating, fear, and
intense desire all in one. The sex is wild, violent,
and very aggressive - brought about
the desire to be in that situation. 06F XX:XX:XX
Had strange dreams last night. Also
very sexual dreams. Dreams of people coming onto me. 07F 04:XX:XX
Had very strange dreams again. They
are almost very syphilitic, animal, sexual dreams. They are not necessarily
dreams in which there is intercourse;
however there is either a sense of
sexual tension, sexual jokes etc. For example: Last night I dreamt that a
lecturer and I could understand each others
jokes and no one else could. It was
nice to feel someone was on the same
sexual level and intellectual level
as me. The mutual understanding was gratifying almost as though one had had
sexual intercourse. 07F 06:XX:XX
I had a dream about another
lecturer. We were on a farm type setting with trees etc. I was on the farm. He
was there and we cared for each other but it was more on a superficial level.
We could not be together because we were from two different worlds/different
backgrounds. It was more like a longing for each other that could not be
fulfilled. 07F XX:XX:XX
Remember having lots of dreams last
night, but I cannot remember any of them; which is weird because I usually
remember some of them. I know I had a
sexual dream which woke me up this
morning. 27M 01:24:XX
Had another dream that I was in
high-school - this time I was a pupil (not a lecturer anymore) learning sex-ed (sexual-education) from a book filled with cartoons of
naked people. The book was more of a sex-guide rather than a high-school
textbook!! I felt both fascinated and put off with what I saw in those books.
27M 08:XX:XX
Had a dream about reading a manga comic book. It was like a novel with manga pictures. The strange thing was the “front half” of
the book and the „second half“
of the book were exactly the same
stories except that the second half had to be read from the BACK cover to the
front i.e. in reverse. The second half of the book
also contained scenes of explicit
sexual pictures which the first half did not contain! 27M 11:XX:XX
[* I also had two sexual dreams
during the proving. Both were about a beautiful naked „chick“ (female) - but everytime I came to the point of having
intercourse with her the dream with
suddenly stop and I would never get a chance to! Felt disappointed about it].
29M XX:XX:XX
* [This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation].
4.2.27.2
BATHING / BEING NAKED
Had a very strange dream:
I dreamt that I was naked in a bath
with my boyfriend’s best friend, I felt horrified and like I had cheated on
him. I jumped out and tried to find my boy friend but he
was missing. [* I wanted to explain
to him that I did not cheat on him. I felt like I did something terrible when I
woke up - I should not be dreaming about stuff like that. The dream was very
vivid and I saw everything! I felt very disturbed - how could I even think
about that?] 03F 21:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving consultation.
I am in a shower, one of those over
a bath with a sliding door on the side. My husband walks into the room, with
another man who at first looks just like him, and a woman. He simply opens the
shower door, even though I am naked, as they are all going to get in to the
bath with me. The other man turns out to be his brother (in real life), but his
eyes are hard and dead. The girl/woman speaks Afrikaans, but must be Muslim as
she wears a headscarf. Everyone’s behaviour is totally inappropriate:
- My husband simply barging in with
strangers.
- His brother is very conservative
and ‘pricky’
in real life and married with children. What is he doing here with another
woman getting into a shower with all of us?
- The girl wears a headscarf, very
neat, covering her head and neck, but undressed to shower with strangers. 17F
01:XX:XX
4.2.27.3
BUILDING A SAND CASTLE
I dreamt that I was on a muddy beach
with strangers trying to build a mud castle, I was trying to stop the water
from destroying it. [* Felt very frustrated trying to keep the water away from
the castle. I felt that I was there but not really there, like a disconnection.
I did not know why I was doing what I was doing]. My dream was devoid of all
colour, all muddy brown grey colours - unusual. 03F 00:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
4.2.27.4
BRUTALITY / VIOLENCE
Last night I dreamt that I was back
at home; it was a violent dream because I was hacking two guys who attempted to
break in. Even after they were dead I still kept hacking away at them. I had no
fear for my own safety, what surprised me was that I was calm and collected and
deliberate in all my actions. 21M 18:XX:XX
4.2.27.5
CONTINUATION / EPISODES
Eventually fell asleep after 12:00am.
I kept dreaming of strange things - always in the form of a story - when I wake
up I forget about it. 06F 06:XX:XX
Had another weird dream - felt like
a soap opera - do not remember it but I know it was in episodes. 06F 07:XX:XX
Had 3 strange dreams last night.
What was weird was that they occurred in „episodes“. The first dream was about
me wanting to pee (urinate) and I was looking for a toilet. The second dream
was about me wanting to pee and finding the toilet (and relieving myself - in
the dream that is). And the third dream was
about me drinking from a pool of
chocolate water/milk and then feeling that my bladder was about to burst and
that I needed the toilet REALLY badly! By the end of all of these dreams I
actually got up and went to pee because my bladder really felt full! It is the
first time I have ever had a series of dreams like that. Usually my habit is to
pass urine in the morning when I start the day - usually I do not get up from
sleep to do so during the night. 27M 02:46:XX
Had several nightmares last night -
it was actually one single nightmare that was broken up since I kept waking up
from the dream. Everytime I fell asleep again the
nightmare would just continue on from where I had left it off. Basically I was
being threatened by a scary invisible force that wanted to kill me. It felt so
malicious - I felt attacked by ‘it’. I remember praying in all „episodes“ of
the dream but nothing helped. 27M 08:XX:XX
4.2.27.6
DEATH
Woke up feeling anxious. I dreamt
that my boyfriend was killed and I found him lying dead on the floor. I was
very relieved when I saw he was still alive this morning. 01F 25:XX:XX
Dreamt that my cousin died and that
I was crying. All I remember was that he had long hair that was set neatly. I
was disappointed that I did not get enough time to spend with him - to open up
to him. I dreamt a lot of other weird things but I cannot put them into place.
06F 02:XX:XX
Slept for 12 hours from being so
exhausted from the previous day’s activities. Sleep was extremely deep until
6:30am when I awoke from a dream. Cannot remember much about the dream but know
that it had something to do with an activity I was doing (cannot remember what
activity). Instead of me doing the activity correctly, I ended up doing
everything wrong and I ended up killing
myself. Not as in suicide, but from
being careless in conducting my activity. Just before I was going to die in my
dream I felt a sudden rush of anxiety and that is what woke me up! But I went
back to bed okay immediately after waking up. 14M 06:XX:XX
Dreamt that I saw a helicopter
crash. I was standing right there about 50 metres away from where it crashed.
It burst into flames and both pilots died. I was very sad and woke up sad
because recently I had been thinking of getting a pilots license - but that
dream has scared me off wanting to be a pilot. 15M 13:XX:XX
Dreamt that I attended the memorial
service for the pilots who died in my dream the night before. The memorial
service was held on the exact spot where the helicopter crashed. They had an
aerobatics display in honour of the pilots. I felt quite sad...it all felt a
lot more real. When I woke up I decided that this was not the way I wanted to
die - crashing and burning to death.
15M 14:XX:XX
4.2.27.7
DECEIVED - BEING
Dreamt that my friend lied to me
about his name and I was yelling and screaming at him about him lying to me.
06F 03:XX:XX
4.2.27.8
DOGS
I dreamt that my dog had no ears but
it did not bother me. My dream was devoid of all colour, all muddy brown grey
colours - unusual. 03F 00:XX:XX
I dreamt that my dog had no ears, I
thought it was odd but not distressing. 03F 04:XX:XX
I am showing my mother and her
sister around on our previous property in Ladysmith, showing them all the
changes the current owner has made. He has made this HUGE overhanging rock
shelter under which thousands of birds were hanging. We walk toward the road.
Some labourers and children are in the road. Someone shouts,
„Run“, because they are afraid of
the dogs that are with us. I shout, „Do not run!!“ in a commanding tone because
then the dogs will go for them. Each time this person in
the street shouts „run“, there is
panic amongst the people in the street, especially the children who shout and
scream and cling to each other, and the dogs - there are many - surge forward a
few metres. Then I control the situation by giving the command (it is very
strong) and the dogs stop and the children freeze.
I have to control the dogs and these
hysterical people. 17F 01:XX:XX
4.2.27.9
DRIVING
Dreams about driving, I felt out of
control. 03F 04:XX:XX
I dreamt about driving in strange
places, about being abandoned, trying to find my way back again. 03F 06:XX:XX
Dreamt of driving - high speed -
exhilarating, adrenalin rushing - again a free and happy feeling. 06F XX:XX:XX
Had a weird dream that I was driving
on the oncoming lane of a major freeway and I thought that the other drivers
were going the wrong way. Whilst driving on
the oncoming lane I did not feel
like I was doing anything wrong because I did not know I was doing anything
wrong. Felt confused. I got stopped by the police
and had to leave my car exactly
where it was in the middle of the freeway. The entire road was blocked off by
the police. I had to get into the police car where
I met a patient. Was scared at first
and did not want to get arrested. 12M 00:14:45
I dreamt I had bought a fast, red
car and just drove around recklessly. Speeding, handbrake turns etc. Came very
close to causing a few accidents. Very unlike me because I am always very
controlled. But it did feel like I was living life to the fullest. [* I
remember that I was trying to either kill myself or other people on the road. I
would speed up and then slam on the brakes when I would get close to causing an
accident. I woke up feeling upset with myself]. 15M 02:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
One dream was about driving a car
and causing a car accident, killing my boyfriend, and the whole feeling in the
dream was that of frustration and hopelessness. Everyone was saying how sorry
they are and that they know what I am going through, but I keep thinking how
could they? They do not know he was supposed to be the person I spent
my life with - so what happens now?
I am the one who killed him.
Everything I planned for the future has changed. 26F XX:XX:XX
I was involved in an accident, I am
covered with blood. Woke up at night with fear. 29M 04:XX:XX
4.2.27.10
EMBROIDERY
Dreamt that I was sewing clothes and
doing beadwork - embroidery. 06F 07:XX:XX
4.2.27.11
EVIL
Had another dream of being isolated
in a large room with just a desk and a single light. [* The ambiance was
disturbing - frightening. It was like an
extraterrestrial/negative presence
was present in the dream. I woke up during the night feeling nervous and
unhappy. A „nightmarish“ dream]. 28M 02:XX:XX
* [This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation].
4.2.27.12
FIGHTS
Recurrence of an old dream (dream of
10-15 years ago which repeated timeously) - about
family disputes; problem with my girlfriends. 29M 06:XX:XX
4.2.27.13
FORSAKEN / ABONDENED
I dreamt about letting a work
colleague down when she needed me. 03F 09:XX:XX
Had an interesting dream. In the dream
I walked through a door from our world into a parallel „mirror“ world. Yet it
was not completely a „mirror“ world. In this
world people cared for each other,
trusted each other and were a truly wholesome group/community. There was no
need for money in this world as whatever you needed there was abundance. People
never took if they did not need and it was trusted that one only took if they
truly needed. There was no selfishness and lying and deceit.
We all worked in harmony. We were
like one big united family. I felt like this was my home, I am truly deeply at
home, happy!
I forgot about the other world from
which I had come, the world where greed and money blind people. Where hurt,
pain and betrayal becomes something as common as waking up each morning...inevitable.
As the day passed in this beautiful world we all gathered on the beach to
connect and share with each other. And in the ocean, the waters were rough with
the activity of whales as they spoke and sang and danced for us. We all
understood each other! And then something broke this world.
My mother and her siblings were
sitting alone on the shore. I went up to her surprised, questioning and happy.
She had been in this world for years. She had abandoned my brothers and my
father, had left them in that world. Had forgotten them. She had abandoned me,
for she was as surprised to see me here in this world.
How could she be so cold and selfish
to just forget about us? I had to go back. I have to fetch my brothers. I
cannot leave them. I feel so desperate - so desperate like you get when you are
underwater and cannot come for air. I cannot abandon them. In this dream, this
beautiful world became spoiled by selfishness, the selfishness of the other
world. Yesterday, with feeling so angry, this is what I am angry about. I am
angry at people who think life means: getting your hair done perfect; having
the perfect boyfriend; having a perfect house; buying just the right vase;
finding the right colour green towels for your bathroom... who the fuck cares!
Everything is so fucking superficial! What are we! Does mankind not realise
that these are not the things worth living for? These things are not the things
that make your life complete/fulfilled! Until mankind learns to really
listen...listen to the rhythms of the earth; listen to the songs of whales;
listen to each other! How can we heal each other if we cannot even heal
ourselves? 07F 06:XX:XX
Had a dream which I cannot really
remember but the feeling was one of being apart from my boyfriend; I was at a
dinner party and he was not there. Unusual feeling, not normal for me. 16F
06:XX:XX
4.2.27.14
FRIENDS
Dreamt that I woke up early to talk
to a friend of mine before he went off for his early morning run - and he was
explaining to me why he wore a plastic packet on his head; he wore it to keep
his head warm while he is running. It was a good dream because we were both
smiling and laughing a lot in the dream. It was refreshing as both he and
I are fairly stressed right now. 15M
10:XX:XX
I had a dream about a friend I have
not spoken to or seen in ages. I was talking to him and asking him about his
welfare, his job etc. and he was telling me that everything was going well. We
were, in the dream, both teachers in our old high school - which is so weird
since none of us hold degrees in teaching. But we were both running late on our
first day at work; we ended up getting lost and running around frantically
looking for the classes that we needed to be in. Students were also laughing at
us because we were so lost since our school looked so much bigger and
different!
I really enjoyed the initial part of
the dream because it felt so good to meet him again - the end part did not faze
me. This is the first time I have ever dreamt about him - weird! 27M 07:XX:XX
4.2.27.15
GENITALIA / PENISES
I dreamt that I was being pursued by
a tall, skinny, pale, naked man; when I looked closely at him, he seems to have
multiple male genitalia all over his body. He then turns into a demon that
captures innocent people. My dream was devoid of all colour, all muddy brown
grey colours - unusual. 03F 00:XX:XX
Had very broken and confusing
dreams. There was one where there was this well-built man, I could not see his
face, but he had a HUGE hard-on (erection), and I was absolutely shocked at how
big it was. I was not attracted to him/sexually aroused, I was purely amazed.
07F 02:XX:XX
4.2.27.16
HELPING
Had a dream about street children. I
have a pile of blankets, little baby blankets very grey and filthy, and I am
handing these out to these street children. They are very grateful. I make a
point of the value of each blanket - R10 or R15. I am/feel like one of those
morally superior do-gooders who feel very virtuous and cannot see how arrogant
they are or how little they actually help. 17F 01:XX:XX
[* I had a dream about orphans and
feeling the need to take care of them]. 23F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
4.2.27.17
HOMOSEXUALITY
I know I had a lesbian dream last
night! Eeww... It felt normal in the dream - it was
not weird. I thought it was disgusting when I woke up though. This is very
unusual for me. I think it is the second one I have had in all my 28 years of
existence! I honestly cannot remember the contents, I just awoke knowing that I
had had a very odd dream. 01F 04:XX:XX
Had lots of mixed broken dreams. Had
another “sexual/amorous“ dream. In this dream I was going to have a threesome
with 2 friends, a guy and a girl. I do not know them in real-life but in the
dream they were supposed to be my friends. We started caressing each other but
the girl and I ended up paying more attention to each other than with the guy.
The guy left the trio and then the girl and I had sex. It was very strange
because the sex felt like I was with a man yet this was supposed to be a girl.
It was over
very quickly but there were feelings
of awkwardness and perhaps a bit of disgust. The dream quickly shifted into
other confusing broken bits. 07F 03:XX:XX
Had a dream that I was making love
to another unknown woman. Felt great desire in the dream. Did not know how to
go about it. I awoke confused - was it real? 17F 09:XX:XX
[* I had a dream about having to
perform oral sex on a man. I remember that I felt forced or a little pressurized
to go down on him although I did not really want to. It was strange because I
wanted to pull my face away from his exposed crotch but I felt that it was
expected of me to do what he wanted. I did not go through with the act but I
remember that he kept putting my head on his thigh and as close to his genitals
as possible as if he really wanted me put them
into my mouth. What was also strange
was that I did not see the rest of his body and face - only his genitals. I
woke up feeling so confused and weirded out about the
whole thing]. 27M XX:XX:XX
* [This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation].
4.2.27.18
INFIDELITY
Had a strange dream about my
boyfriend and his older brother. My boyfriend is gone away on business and I
went out on a date with his elder brother and he found out and was devastated;
he stormed out of the room and then met with an accident and died. 04F 07:XX:XX
I had a very sexual dream last night
in volving two of my high-school sweet-hearts at
once. They were both ‘regrets’ in my life; I say „regrets“ because I think that
I should have been with one of them. The dream involved anal-sex with one while
performing oral-sex on the other. I felt a bit guilty when I got up because I
love my wife very much, but sometimes when we argue I feel as if I should have
never gotten married. 21M 06:XX:XX
Had another sexual dream last night,
this time with just one of my high-school sweet-hearts. This particular female
is far more significant because I think I really loved this girl and so did she
love me. I am not sure why I am having these dreams, it is possible that my
sexual drive has increased and my wife rejects my sexual advances. I am really
getting frustrated so much so that I have even considered having an affair
recently which I have never considered before. 21M 11:XX:XX
This is the second night in a row
that I have dreamt of the same female in a sexual manner, the only difference
is that my wife was in the next room yet in
the dream I did not seem to care.
These dreams are beginning to scare me. It is not that I have done anything
wrong but that these dreams are too frequent and about the same girl. 21M
12:XX:XX
4.2.27.19
INDECENT BEHAVIOUR
I dreamt about an old man forcing me
to administer to his private parts as if it is normal and expected, I felt
shocked and weirded out. 03F 05:XX:XX
I dreamt about naked men who are
embarrassing themselves. They were doing sexual things in front of a large
crowd of people. I thought it was bizarre and I felt embarrassed for them.
03F 11:XX:XX
I had a dream about my brother not
behaving himself; I felt detached though, not really caring. He was having a
big party and getting himself drunk and doing stupid things. 03F 13:XX:XX
Had a very weird dream last night. I
dreamt that I was in an empty church waiting for a wedding to take place. I
then remember that a whole group of people came in - couples, no one arrived
alone or with children. There may have been at least 10 couples there and then
the wedding couple themselves.
The wackiest thing was that all of
the men were naked from the waist down (except for the groom who was fully
dressed!) All of the women were all fully
dressed and were all wearing the
same purple outfits. The bride was in white. Suddenly all of the men and women
began having sex!! There was no „swinging“ that took place - individual couples
had sex by themselves. The couples having sex formed a circle around the bride
and groom who were having sex in the centre. I was shocked and confused - I could
not believe what I was seeing! How could they be having sex in a church!!
Although shocked I was still aroused at what I was seeing. The bride kept
screaming that
it was okay to do this in the church
- I did not think so. I woke up thinking how inappropriate that would have been
in real life. Even so, I still had to change my clothes when I got up. [* There
were no guests or priest at the wedding. I also remember that the women seem to
be dominating the men during sex - they were always on top of the men. The sex
looked very rough and like it was only for physical enjoyment. It was like
watching pornography]. 27M 03:XX:XX
* [This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation].
4.2.27.20
PIANO
Had a dream that my husband was
buying a ‘‘new“ piano, but it was terribly broken down - full of dust and
cobwebs with broken strings and keys. Could not understand why he would give up
our good piano for this one. This mirrors a real-life situation. In real life
he is a perfectionist, very discriminating. 17F 09:XX:XX
4.2.27.21
PROTECTING
Had lots of mixed dreams. Feeling of
urgency and mild desperation throughout them. And also a feeling of trying to
protect something - do not know what. 07F 09:XX:XX
[* Had a dream about dolphins. I
could communicate with them, I had to set them free. They were being taken from
their home by evil humans and I had to get them back to the ocean by myself.
One particular dolphin was very young and in communicating with him I could
feel the pain of all the dolphins. The pain was like a deep wound in my
chest. It was an intense sadness and
hurt at the cruelty of the world. I also had an immense amount of love and deep
understanding of the dolphins]. 07F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom. Relayed
by the prover during the post-proving consultation.
4.2.27.22
PURSUED
Had a strange dream that a lady with
white hair and a white suit was trying to kill all the people in my home. I
remembered that it was stormy outside my house - and that I was sure she was
coming to harm us. I was terrified - I remember that I was running and looking
for places to hide. I remember that I hid under the table, but the chairs were
in the way. I also hid behind a
plastic curtain and finally found a closet where she would not find me. It was
strange because no one else seemed to be aware of what I knew. I felt like such
a coward running away and not telling any one else about the threat! I was so
ashamed with myself. I was so ashamed that I could not find the courage to
protect them - I should have been
able to step in front of all of them and died for them! I woke up feeling so
pathetic - like a weakling coward. 27M 05:XX:XX
4.2.27.23
RABBITS
I dreamt about my rabbits and that I
was chasing them. I felt frustrated and irritable that they got out of their
enclosure. 03F 09:XX:XX
4.2.27.24
ROBBERS
Had a dream where I was at my
grandmother’s house and 4 robbers broke in. There were 3 females and 1 male,
they had guns which they were waving around. I felt it terribly amazing because
it was clear that they had no idea what to do, and I was giggling inside. I
just did what they told me, they tied me up with telephone cords to the bed,
but I knew they were not going to hurt me. It was as though they were more
scared than I was. 07F 02:XX:XX
4.2.27.25
RUNNING LATE
Had a dream that I was late. I
dreamt I woke up and looked at the alarm clock to find it was already the time
I was supposed to be in lectures (9:30am). Was surprised to wake up later and
find it was earlier. 17F 09:XX:XX
(Note: This exact dream occurred
over 2 consecutive nights).
4.2.27.26
SHARKS
Very vivid dream about being in a
pool surrounded by sharks. I was sitting with a whole lot of people squeezed on
a couch that was floating in the pool. People started feeding the sharks and
then they bit the hand of a friend of mine, there was blood everywhere. I was
terrified!! 16F 12:XX:XX
4.2.27.27
SUFFOCATION
I had a strange dream last night.
Dreamt I was about to wake up and someone, a human being, came on top of me and
started pressing my body down. The strangest thing was the two contrasting
sensations. On one hand the person was aggressively pressing me down and as I
tried to scream or shout I felt air being blown into my mouth - a feeling like
someone is giving me mouth-to-mouth, but in this case for the wrong reasons. On
the other hand I felt a gentle hand caressing my back. This did not make me
feel comfortable. 24M 01:XX:XX
4.2.27.28
TEETH
Had a strange dream about losing a
tooth.
It was one of the front upper teeth that
fell out. I was horrified because I felt that I would look so stupid and ugly
now. This dream is a bit sketchy now - but I remember that my mother suddenly
showed up and showed me a really big molar tooth that I had lost previously. I
was horrified because now I had lost two teeth! There was also a platter of
other „parts“ that I had supposedly lost; they were all bony parts - all I
remember was that I was shown my right knee joint (all the bones that made it
up!) on the platter. I do not know where all the other bones came from. In the
dream there was also another tooth erupting from the one I had lost from the
front part of the upper jaw. I woke up so confused about the whole thing. 27M
06:XX:XX
4.2.27.29
UNREMEMBERED
Dreamt a lot in sleep but could not
remember any of the dreams. 06F 01:XX:XX
4.2.27.30
URINATING
Dreamt that I was urinating straight
blood...the urine was a pale red colour (like a mixture of tomato sauce and
milk). Woke up in a panic and went for a ‘wee’
(to urinate) to check that in
reality that it was not the case. 15M 03:XX:XX
4.2.28
CHILL
Felt extremely cold - was wearing
lots of warm clothes although it was not really that cold. 06F 11:XX:XX
4.2.29
SKIN
4.2.29.1
BRUISING
[* Easy bruising - do not know where
they are coming from].
26F XX:XX:XX
* [This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation].
4.2.29.2
DRYNESS
My skin is more dry all over my
body; there is peeling of the right elbow and itchiness. 20F 01:XX:XX
4.2.30
GENERALS
4.2.30.1
ENERGY
- Excess of energy
I have increased energy but it is an
un-coordinated, disruptive energy and it is difficult to control. I think I
could put on my running shoes now and SPRINT to Pietermaritzburg (from Durban)!
01F 00:00:20
I am feeling quite
energetic/hyperactive, excited, getting things done but also not able to sit
still. 03F 00:01:20
Did notice that I have increased
energy - especially since I have had lots of physical exercise by unpacking
boxes. I still felt really energetic even late at night - „like I could go on
forever“. 23F 08:XX:XX
Noticed that my energy has been
slightly increased more than usual. Usually I am still a bit weary during the
mornings; but now I feel „stable” in terms of my energy. 27M 03:XX:XX
My energy has been increased over
the past few days - I seem to be able to recover quite quickly from situations.
Usually I get exhausted quickly and easily. I like this increase in energy!
27M 08:XX:XX
4.2.30.2
FOOD AND DRINKS
- Bread
: Desire
I finally feel a bit more relaxed
and human-like. I have also eaten! I have a strange desire for bread all of a
sudden. I used to crave bread years ago, but not anymore. I have also been
thinking and/or wanting spicy food/curry for the past few hours. 01F 04:XX:XX
Desire for bread. 01F 12:XX:XX
- Carbonated Drinks
: Desire
Increased thirst for
‘fizzy’/carbonated drinks. 20F 01:XX:XX
- Coffee
: Aversion
Noticed that since the proving began
that I am no longer craving coffee or cigarettes. I cannot stand the smell or taste
of coffee despite having loved it prior to the proving. Before the proving
began I would have consumed about
3 cups of coffee a day but now I do
not consume ANY coffee. In terms of cigarettes, I used to smoke about 6- 8
cigarettes a day and craved a smoke whenever I wanted one. Now, and I have
noticed that in the last week, I have only smoked 1 cigarette/day and sometimes
none. It is not that I am averse to cigarettes in terms of the taste/smell -
but I do not crave it as much. 14M 07:XX:XX
: Desire
Craving for coffee! 01F 13:XX:XX
Kept craving filter coffee, but have
never ever drank this kind of coffee before. 26F XX:XX:XX
- Cold Drinks / Cold Water
: Desire
I noticed too that I am very thirsty
even though my tummy is full...it is like I am not satisfied. I just want to
keep drinking water, juice, anything - but it must be cold, but not ice-cold.
07F 05:XX:XX
Great thirst for fluids - cold. 20F
03:XX:XX
[* I had an increased thirst for
cold fluids. I also experienced an increase in urination in terms of
frequency]. 20F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
- Chocolate
: Aversion
Noticed that I stopped craving
chocolate the last few days - normally when I study I need the chocolate - now
it makes me feel sick.
[* Felt sick at the smell of
chocolate]. 06F 07:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
: Desire
Desire for chocolate today. Also a desire
for bread again. This is not good for me! 01F 05:XX:XX
[* Do not normally like chocolate
too much, but noticed during the proving that I was looking for chocolate more
than normal]. 07F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
- Dairy Products
: Aversion
I have also noticed that I have not
been eating any dairy products. I have gone off yoghurt and cheese etc. 01F
10:XX:XX
I have noticed that I have
definitely gone off dairy products lately. I ate a piece of cheese just now and
I really did not enjoy it. I usually love cheese. 01F 15:XX:XX
- Fat
: Desire
I have noticed that I have been
craving sweet foods and fatty foods e.g. fatty bacon and the fat of steak. This
is unusual as I do not eat steak and other red meat, I do however eat bacon.
07F 04:XX:XX
- Fruit
: Desire
Desire for chocolate again. Also
been craving for fruit lately - that’s quite strange for me. 01F 07:XX:XX
- Sweets
: Desire
I have a definite craving for sweet
things since starting the proving. I just want chocolate. It is early in the
day and I am already thinking of chocolate. 01F 20:XX:XX
Had a craving for something sweet.
Ate biscuits - felt so good - like it was the best thing that ever happened to
me. 06F 11:XX:XX
- Vegetables
: Aversion
I have also gone off vegetables. 01F
20:XX:XX
- Yoghurt
: Desire
I have been craving ‘drinking
yoghurt’ (Yogisip). And at the start of this proving
I was totally averse to diary products. 01F 26:XX:XX
4.2.30.3
LASSITUDE
O yes - have been SUPER tired today.
Spent the whole morning yawning. I cannot recall any dreams last night and I
slept like a rock. I was still tired when I woke up and on rising I was
nauseous (and it is so not morning sickness!). 01F 01:27:XX
I felt EXHAUSTED this morning on
rising. I woke up at 5:45am. I was so tired I was nauseous. Hardly had any
breakfast...one slice of toast. Not hungry. 01F 02:43:XX
I am feeling FLAT! 01F 05:XX:XX
WOKE UP FEELING EXHAUSTED. Cannot
get out of bed to exercise. Feeling nauseous on waking. The nausea past after
about 20 minutes of being awake.
01F 06:XX:XX
I am feeling tired and drained. I
must look about 100 years older than my age! I am so exhausted I want to vomit.
01F 08:XX:XX
Felt like a zombie when I woke up -
extremely tired - just dragging myself around. Thought that I was late and was
trying to rush but I could not! 06F 07:XX:XX
Could not concentrate on any work -
had spinning headache - felt extremely cold. I sat in the sun for a while. I
felt pale on my face during the day - like a drained feeling. Got home and was
relieved after a hot bath - it relaxed me - felt tension being released. 06F
07:XX:XX
I want to sleep. I feel tired -
drained. I feel better after a long sleep - I do not want to stress about
anything. 06F 25:XX:XX
[* Felt like I was not really
functioning properly, like my anger had so taken me over it took a lot of
energy from me. My attention was not being channelled to
activities at hand, and I felt so
drained of energy by 10:00/11:00am]. 07F XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
I feel as if I am sleep-walking. I
feel very tired despite having a good sleep. 14M 01:22:45
Always have had low energy levels -
but seems to have decreased a lot during and since the proving. All I want to
do is sleep. I can sleep between 12-18
hours a day - every spare minute I
have I want to lie down and sleep. 26F XX:XX:XX
4.2.30.4
PAIN
Entire body is paining, especially
the shoulders - and a temporal headache - jaws are clenched tight. 06F 06:XX:XX
4.2.30.5
TREMBLING
- Anger | from
[* After an attack of rage I noticed
I would tremor for the rest of the day as if I were on edge - waiting to
strike/attack again. I had an internal vibration - I
could feel my insides tremor]. 07F
XX:XX:XX
* This was not a written symptom.
Relayed by the prover during the post-proving
consultation.
4.2.30.6
WEAKNESS
I cannot stop yawning. Physically
and mentally drained. I could just fall asleep on my feet. 01F 09:XX:XX
Felt exhausted, just wanted to fall
anywhere and sleep. 04F 07:XX:XX
Was exhausted when I woke up - felt
like I did not sleep at all. 06F 05:XX:XX
Woke up feeling like I was spinning
- tired - eyes burning. 06F 14:XX:XX
Tired, sleepiness. 20F 03:XX:XX
Very tired today - woke up like
that. 23F 11:XX:XX
I am feeling a little lethargic. 28M
00:XX:XX
Slight feeling of lethargy,
listlessness, and enervation continues. These symptoms were also present during
the night when I lay awake for some time. 28M 01:XX:XX
Low life energy. 28M 05:XX:XX
4.2.30.7
WOUNDS
-
Heal
- tendency to:
-
Slowly
After Tech I went to the temple and
was rushing there as well, and somehow, I hurt the back of my foot - just above
the heel - it was really paining - intense burning pain - the skin was scraped
off; I am usually not so sensitive because I wear that same shoe often and this
is the first time it hurt me. 06F 08:XX:XX
The place where I got hurt at the
back of my right heel is still not healing, it formed a black covering over it.
It is taking unusually long to heal - red area of inflammation around it. It
burns when I wear closed shoes or when pressure is applied to it. 06F 12:XX:XX
THROAT
PAIN - sore 1 753
SCRATCHING 1 760
SWALLOW, constant disposition to 1 761
SWELLING - sensation of - Nasopharynx 1N763
THROAT - THICK sensation 1 764
4.3.12
NECK
TENSION 1 777
4.3.13
STOMACH
ACIDITY 1 779
APPETITE - diminished 1 780
APPETITE - diminished - accompanied by - nausea 1 780
APPETITE - increased 2781
APPETITE - wanting 1 784
DISTENSION - sensation of 1 791
EMPTINESS 1 792
ERUCTATIONS 1 794
ERUCTATIONS - accompanied by - Chest; pain in 1 794
ERUCTATIONS - dinner - after - aggravates 1 795
ERUCTATIONS - excessive 1 795
ERUCTATIONS; type of - burning 1 798
HEARTBURN 1 805
HEARTBURN - Epigastrium, in 1 806
HEAVINESS - Oesaphagus, in 1N807
NAUSEA 2 813
NAUSEA - accompanied by - eructations 1 815
NAUSEA - eructations - during 1 819
NAUSEA - food - thought of 1 819
NAUSEA - motion - aggravates 1 820
NAUSEA - odors - aggravates 1 820
NAUSEA - rich food - aggravates 1 821
NAUSEA - riding - carriage; in a 1 821
NAUSEA - Chest, in 1 824
NAUSEA - Chest, in - Sternum, behind 1N824
NAUSEA - Oesophagus; in 1N824
PAIN 1 824
PAIN - cramping 1 829
PAIN - eating - ameliorates 1 831
PAIN - gnawing pain 1 832
PAIN - standing - aggravates 1 836
THIRST 1 846
THIRST - extreme 1 848
THIRST - night 1 847
THIRST - headache - during 1 849
THIRST - unquenchable 1 850
4.3.14
ABDOMEN
CONSTRICTION 1 871
CONSTRICTION - clothes are too tight; sensation as if 1 871
DIARRHOEA - sensation as if diarrhoea would come on 1 873
DISTENSION - sensation of 1 876
EMPTINESS (= faintness) 1 877
FLATULENCE 1 880
FLATULENCE - obstructed - Hypochondria - left 1 880
PAIN 2893
PAIN - morning - cramping 1 894
PAIN - morning - waking - on - cramping 1 894
PAIN - burning 1 898
PAIN - cramping 2899
PAIN - cramping - wandering pain 1 900
PAIN - diarrhoea - before - cramping 1 901
PAIN - diarrhoea would come on; as if 1 901
PAIN - eating - after - aggravates 1 902
PAIN - gnawing pain 1 904
PAIN - lying - ameliorates 1 905
PAIN - menses - during 1 906
PAIN - menses - during - sore 1 906
PAIN - motion - aggravates 1 907
PAIN - running - aggravates 1 907
PAIN - pressure - clothes; of - aggravates 1 908
PAIN - sharp 1 909
PAIN - squeezed; as if 1 909
PAIN - stitching pain (= sticking, etc.) 1 910
PAIN - stool - after - ameliorates 1 910
PAIN - stool - after - ameliorates - cramping 1 910
PAIN - stool - ameliorates 1 910
PAIN - twisting pain 1 912
PAIN - warm - bathing - ameliorates - cramping 1 913
PAIN - Lower abdomen 1 937
PAIN - Lower abdomen - cramping 1 937
PAIN - Lower compressed; as if 1 937
PAIN - Lower abdomen - menses - during
PAIN - Lower abdomen - pressing pain 1 938
PAIN - Lower abdomen - sore 1 938
PAIN - Lower abdomen - stitching pain 1 938
PAIN - Lower abdomen - twisting pain 1 938
PAIN - Lower extending to | Back; lower 1 938
PAIN - Lower abdomen - extending to - Thigh - left 1N938
PAIN - Lower abdomen - extending to - Upper abdomen 1N938
PAIN - Pelvic region - central and within pelvis 1N938
PAIN - Pelvic region - central and within pelvis - bruised sensation
1N938
PAIN - Pelvic region - central and within pelvis - aching pain 1N938
PAIN - Umbilicus - Region of umbilicus - burning 1 946
PAIN - Umbilicus - Region of umbilicus - cramping 1 947
PAIN - Upper cramping 1N950
RUMBLING - stool - before 1 955
RUMBLING - Lower abdomen 1 955
TENSION 1 958
4.3.15
RECTUM
CONSTIPATION 2 968 CONSTIPATION - insufficient (= incomplete,
unsatisfactory) 1 971
DIARRHOEA 1 973
FLATUS 1 983
FLATUS - copious 1 984
FLATUS - offensive 1 984
FLATUS - putrid, foul 1 985
FLATUS - stool - after 1 985
FLATUS - stool - during 1 985
STOOL - sensation - stool sits at the anus after passing stool; as if
1N1004
URGING 11005
URGING - stool - hard stool | during 1 1007
4.3.16
STOOL
BLOODY 1 1009
FLATULENT 1 1012
FREQUENT 1 1012
FREQUENT - morning 1 1012
HARD 1 1013
LUMPY - liquid 1 1014
MUSHY 1 1016
ODOR - offensive 1 1016
ODOR - putrid 1 1016
ODOR - sour 1 1016
THIN 1 1019
THIN - brown 1 1019
THIN - lumpy and liquid 1 1019
WATERY 1 1020
WATERY - brown 1 1020
4.3.17
BLADDER
URINATION - frequent 1 1034
URINATION - frequent - accompanied by - thirst 1N1034
URINATION - frequent - occupied, must run and pass a little urine; when busily
1 1035
URINATION - seldom 1 1038
URINATION - urging to urinate - sleep; during 1 1041
URINATION - urging to urinate - sudden 1 1041
URINATION - urging to urinate - sudden - hasten to urinate or urine will
escape; must 1 1041
URINATION - urging to urinate - thirst; with 1 1042
4.3.18
KIDNEYS
PAIN - Region of 1 1048
PAIN - Region of - morning 1 1048
PAIN - Region of - evening 1 1048
4.3.19
URINE
COLOR - yellow - dark 1 1069
COPIOUS - drunk, more than is 1 1070
4.3.20
MALE GENITALIA/SEX
COITION - enjoyment - prolonged 1 1079
SEXUAL DESIRE - diminished 1 1102
SEXUAL DESIRE - excessive 21102
SEXUAL DESIRE - increased 21102
SEXUAL DESIRE - increased - coition - after 1 1103
SEXUAL DESIRE - wanting 1 1104
4.3.21
FEMALE GENITALIA/SEX
HEAVINESS - menses; during 1 1115
LEUKORRHOEA 1 1118
LEUKORRHOEA - bland 1 1120
LEUKORRHOEA - colorless 1 1120
LEUKORRHOEA - menses - after - aggravates 1 1122
LEUKORRHOEA - scanty 1 1123
MENSES - absent (= amenorrhoea) 1 1126
MENSES - black 1 1127
MENSES - black - clots, with 1 1127
MENSES - bright red 1 1127
MENSES - bright red - clotted 1 1127
MENSES - bright red - clotted - mingled with dark clots 1 1127
MENSES - brown 1 1127
MENSES - clotted 1 1127
MENSES - clotted - large clots 1 1127
MENSES - copious 1 1127
MENSES - dark 1 1129
MENSES - dark - clots, with 1 1129
MENSES - early; too 1 1129
MENSES - late, too 1 1131
MENSES - painful 2 1132
MENSES - painful - flow - scanty 1 1132
MENSES - scanty 1 1134
MENSES - scanty - early; and too 1 1134
MENSES - short; too 1 1134
MENSES - short; too - two or three days 1 1134
PAIN 1 1139
PAIN - menses - during - cramping 1 1142
PAIN - Uterus - above the uterus; situated 1N1147
PAIN - Uterus - above the uterus; situated - raw pain 1N1147
PAIN - Uterus - pressure - aggravates 1 1149
PAIN - Uterus and region 1 1150
PAIN - Uterus and region - grasping pain 1N1150
PAIN - Uterus and region - twisting pain 1N1150
PROLAPSUS - Uterus 1 1154
SEXUAL DESIRE - diminished 1 1155
SEXUAL DESIRE - increased 1 1155
SEXUAL DESIRE - increased - dominant partner; desire to be the 1N1156
SEXUAL DESIRE - violent 1 1156
SEXUAL DESIRE - wanting 1 1156
4.3.22
MALE AND FEMALE GENITALIA/SEX
desire - absent 1 1162
SEXUAL desire - excessive 21162
desire - increased 2 1162
4.3.23
RESPIRATION
DEEP 1 1190
DIFFICULT 1 1191
4.3.24
COUGH
PAINFUL 1 1227
SHARP 1 1230
TICKLING - Throat; in 1 1235
4.3.25
CHEST
COMPRESSION 1N1254
CONSTRICTION 1 1255
CONSTRICTION - inspiration aggravates 1 1256
CONSTRICTION - occupation ameliorates 1N1256
ERUPTIONS 1 1260
ERUPTIONS - Pimples 1 1260
ERUPTIONS - rash - pink 1 1260
ERUPTIONS - Clavicles - left 1N1261
ERUPTIONS - Clavicles - left - rash 1N1261
FOREIGN BODY; sensation of a - Sides - left 1N1263
HEAT 1 1264
HEAT - left side - extending to - right 1N1264
HEAT - sensation of 1 1265
NAUSEA in chest 1 1274
OPPRESION 21274
OPPRESION - load; as if a - accompanied by | respiration; complaints of
1 1276
OPPRESION - weight on chest; as from a 1 1276
OPPRESSION - Precordial region 1 1277
OPPRESSION - left 1 1277
PAIN 1 1277
PAIN - eructations - aggravates 1 1283
PAIN - sore 1 1287
PAIN - Sternum - Behind 1 1319
PAIN - Sternum - Behind - cutting pain 1 1320
PAIN - Sternum - Behind - sitting - erect - ameliorates 1 1320
PAIN - Sternum - Behind - Left side; along the 1 1320
PAIN - Sternum - Behind - Left side; along the - stitching pain 1 1320
TENSION 1 1333
4.3.26
BACK
ERUPTIONS 1 1347
ERUPTIONS - acne 1 1347
ERUPTIONS - pimples 1 1347
ERUPTIONS - pimples - touch aggravates 1 1348
PAIN 21355
PAIN - right 1 1355
PAIN - menses - during - aggravates 1 1361
PAIN - pressure ameliorates 1 1362
PAIN - stitching pain (= shooting) 1 1364
PAIN - twisting pain 1 1365
PAIN - Cervical region 1 1367
PAIN - Cervical region - Spot; in one | Neck; centre of 1N1374
PAIN - Cervical region - Spot; in one | Neck; centre of - sharp pain 1N
1374
PAIN - Dorsal region 1 1376
PAIN - Dorsal region - Middle part 1 1378
PAIN - Dorsal region - Middle part - stitching pain 1 1378
PAIN - Dorsal region - Muscles 1 1378
PAIN - Dorsal region - Scapula - Below - right 1 1384
PAIN - Dorsal region - Scapula - Below - right 1N1384
PAIN - Dorsal region - Scapula - Between - sharp pain 1N1386
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) 2 1388
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) - aching 1 1390
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) - dull pain 1 1392
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) - rising aggravates 1 1395
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) - sore 1 1396
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) - standing aggravates 1 1396
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) - standing aggravates - sore 1
1397
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) - stitching pain 1 1397
PAIN - Lumbar region (= small of back) - thirst aggravates 1N1398
PAIN - Muscles - Back | Middle of 1 1402
STIFFNESS - Cervical region - morning - waking; on 1 1415
STIFFNESS - Cervical region - headache; during 1 1415
TENSION 1 1417
TENSION - Cervical region 1417
TENSION - Cervical region - extending to - Shoulders 1 1418
TENSION - Trapezius muscles 1N1419
4.3.27
EXTREMITIES
ERUPTIONS - Hands - Between first and second fingers 1 1466
ERUPTIONS - Hands - Between first and second fingers - itching 1N1466
ERUPTIONS - Hands - Between first and second fingers - rash 1N1466
ERUPTIONS - Hands - Between thumb and first finger 1 1466
ERUPTIONS - Hands - Between thumb and first finger - itching 1 1466
ERUPTIONS - Hands - Between thumb and first finger - rash 1N1466
FORMICATION - Hands 1 1477
FORMICATION - Hands - night 1 1477
FORMICATION - Hands - elevating the hands ameliorates 1N1477
FORMICATION - Hands - rubbing ameliorates 1N1477
FULLNESS - Hands - Veins of 1 1478
FULLNESS - Upper limbs - Veins of 1 1479
HEAT - Feet - burning 1 1450
ITCHING - Forearms - Posterior part - left - Sides - Outer 1N1494
ITCHING - Wrists - left 1 1499
ITCHING - Wrists - spots, in 1 1499
ODOR of feet offensive, without perspiration 1 1514
PAIN - Feet - burning 1 1533
PAIN - Hollow of knees (= popliteus) - left -
Sides - Inner 1N1580
PAIN - Hollow of knees (= popliteus) - left -
Sides - Inner - aching 1N1580
PAIN - Hollow of knees (= popliteus) - left -
Sides - Inner - burning 1N1580
PAIN - Knees - Patella - right 1 1581
PAIN - Knees - Patella - Behind 1N1582
PAIN - Knees - Patella - Behind - right 1N1582
PAIN - Knees - Patella - Behind - warmth ameliorates 1N1582
PAIN - Knees - Sides - Inner 1 1582
PAIN - Knees - Sides - Inner - standing aggravates 1 1582
SWELLING - Feet - sensation of 1 1670
TINGLING - Hands - Back of hands - left 1N1680
WEAKNESS - Hands 1 1698
WEAKNESS - Hands - Joints of 1N1698
4.3.28
SLEEP
DEEP 1 1714
DISTURBED 1 1714
DISTURBED - noise; by the slightest 1 1716
FALLING A difficult 21718
INTERRUPTED 1 1719
POSITION - back 1 1720
REFRESHING 1 1722
RESTLESS 1 1722
RESTLESS - heat - from body; of 1 1723
SLEEPINESS 1 1724
SLEEPINESS - weakness - with 1 1731
SLEEPINESS - weariness - with 1 1731
SLEEPLESSNESS 1 1731
SLEEPLESSNESS - anticipation; from 1 1734
SLEEPLESSNESS - cares; from 1 1735
SLEEPLESSNESS - cares; from - daily 1 1735
SLEEPLESSNESS - thoughts - activity of thoughts; from 21740
SLEEPLESSNESS - urination; from frequent 1 1740
SLEEPLESSNESS - weariness - in spite of weariness 1 1741
UNREFRESHING 1 1741
UNREFRESHING - morning 1 1741
WAKING - coldness, from 1 1743
WAKING - frequently 1 1744
WAKING - noise - slight noise, from 1 1745
4.3.29
DREAMS
ACCIDENTS 1 1751
ACCIDENTS - bloody 1 1751
ACCIDENTS - car; with a 1 1751
ACCIDENTS - helicopter; crash of a 1N1751
ACTIVITY - careless in | death; resulting in 1N1751
AMOROUS 31752
AMOROUS - homosexuality 21752
ANIMALS 1 1753
ATTACKED, of being 1 1754
BATHING- strangers; with 2N1755
BATHING - boyfriends best friend; with her 1N1755
BETRAYAL - betrayed his friend; he has 1N1755
BIRDS 1 1755
BODY; PARTS OF - platter; on a 1N1755
BOOKS 1 1755
BOOKS - sexual content; with 1N1755
BOYFRIEND 1 1756
BOYFRIEND - missing; is 1N1756
BOYFRIEND - cheating on her boyfriend; she is 1N1756
BRUTALITY 1 1756
CHILDREN - orphans; who are 1 1758
COITION 31759
COITION - church; in a 1N1759
COITION - forced 1 1759
COITION - old girlfriend; with his while his wife is in the next room
1N1759
COITION - unsuccessful 1 1759
COLORED - devoid of all color 1N1759
COLORED - brown 1N1759
COLORED - grey 1N1759
COMMUNICATION - animals; with - dolphins 1N1760
COMMUNICATION - animals; with - whales 1N1760
CONTINUATION - dreams; of - waking, after 1 1760
CONTROL - situation | taking control of a 1N1760
CUTTING - others; cutting or mutilating 1 1761
DANGER 1 1761
DANGER - escaping from danger 1 1761
DANGER - relatives in danger 1 1761
DEATH - boyfriend; of her 2N1762
DEATH - relatives; of - cousin; of her 1N1763
DECEIVED; BEING 1 1763
DECEIT - deceitful; being 1 1763
DESPAIR 1 1763
DISPUTES - family; with his 1 1764
DOGS 1 1764
DOGS - ears; her dog has no 1N1764
DOLPHINS 1 1764
DRIVING - car; a - fast 1 1764
DRIVING - car; a - oncoming traffic; into 1N1764
DRIVING - car; a - losing control; and 1N1764
DRIVING - car; a - recklessly 1 1764
DRIVING - car; a - strange places; in 1N1764
EMBROIDERY 1N1765
ESCAPING 1 1765
EVIL; of 1 1766
EXPLOSION 1 1766
FIGHTS 1 1768
FLEEING 1 1768
FORSAKEN; being 1 1769
FRIENDS 1 1769
FRIENDS - meeting friends 1 1769
FRIENDS - old 1 1769
FRIENDS - seeing friends - cheerful mood; in a 1 1769
FRUSTRATION 1 1770
FUNERALS 1 1770
GUILT 1 1771
HIDING - danger; from 1 1772
HOMOSEXUALITY 2 1772
HOPELESS 1 1772
INDECENT BEHAVIOUR of men and women 21773
INDECENT PROPOSAL 1 1773
INFIDELITY; of 1N1773
LASCIVIOUS 1 1775
LEWD 1 1775
LOST; being 1 1775
MEN - naked 2 1776
LANDSCAPE - beautiful 1 1775
LATE; running - she is 1N1775
LONGING for - love; an unrequited 1N1775
MEN - naked - sexual acts in front of a crowd; performing 1N1776
LOVE - forbidden love 1N1777
NAKED people 1 1778
ORGIES 1 1779
PARTIES 1 1780
PENIS - enormous 1 1780
PIANO - broken piano; husband is purchasing a 1 1780
PLEASANT 1 1781
PROTECTING 1 1781
PURSUED, being 1 1782
PURSUED, being - evil invisible force; by an 1N1782
PURSUED, being - man - naked
covered in male genitalia 1N1782
PURSUING; of - rabbits 1N1782
RABBITS 1 1782
RESCUING; he is - dolphins that have been captured 1N1783
ROBBERS 1 1783
SAD 1 1784
SAND CASTLES - building 1 1784
SCHOOL - high school 1 1784
SCHOOLMATE meeting of old 1 1784
SEARCHING - someone; for - failing to find him; and 1 1784
SEEING AGAIN - an old schoolmate 1 1785
SELFISH - mother is selfish; her 1N1785
SEXUAL 31785
SEXUAL - aggressive 1N1785
SEXUAL - anal intercourse 1 1785
SEXUAL - old girlfriends; he is having sex with 1N1785
SEXUAL - oral sex 1N1785
SEXUAL - several people, having sex with 1 1785
SEXUAL - violent 1 1785
SEXUAL - watching people having intercourse 1N1785
SHAMEFUL 1 1785
SHARKS - surrounded by 1 1785
STREET CHILDREN - helping | arrogantly helpful; yet she is being 1N1787
SUFFOCATION - being suffocated; he is while being gently caressed on his
back 1N1787
TEETH - falling out 1 1788
THREATENED; of being 1 1778
TIED up; of being 1 1788
UNREMEMBERED 1 1790
URGENCY; of 1 1790
URINATING 1 1790
URINATING - blood 1N1790
URINATING - desire for 1 1790
VIOLENCE 1 1790
VIVID 1 1791
WHALES - singing 1 1792
WONDERFUL 1 1792
WRONG; DOING 1 1793
WRONG; DOING - done wrong; believes he has not 1N 1793
4.3.30
CHILL
CHILLINESS 1 1799
COLDNESS (= objective) 1 1801
4.3.31
PERSPIRATION
ACCOMPANIED BY - Abdomen; pain in 1N1831
PAIN - from 1 1835
4.3.32
SKIN
DRY 1 1848
ERUPTIONS - cold - applications | ameliorates 1 1851
4.3.33
GENERALS
ACTIVITY - increased 1 1891
ENERGY - excess of energy 21932
ENERGY - excess of energy - disruptive and un-coordinated 1N1932
FAINTNESS - pain; from 1 1936
FOOD AND DRINKS - biscuits - desire 1 1941
FOOD AND DRINKS - bread - desire 1 1942
FOOD AND DRINKS - carbonated drinks - desire 1 1942
FOOD AND DRINKS - cheese - aversion 1 1943
FOOD AND DRINKS - chocolate - aversion 1 1943
FOOD AND DRINKS - chocolate - desire 1 1943
FOOD AND DRINKS - coffee - aversion 1 1944
FOOD AND DRINKS - coffee - desire 1 1944
FOOD AND DRINKS - cold drink, cold water - desire 1 1945
FOOD AND DRINKS - dairy products - aversion 1 1946
FOOD AND DRINKS - fat - aversion 1 1948
FOOD AND DRINKS - fat - desire 1 1948
FOOD AND DRINKS - fruit - desire 1 1949
FOOD AND DRINKS - rich food - aversion 1 1955
FOOD AND DRINKS - spices (= condiments, highly seasoned food) - desire 1
1957
FOOD AND DRINKS - sweets - desire 21958
FOOD AND DRINKS - tea - ameliorates 1 1959
FOOD AND DRINKS - vegetables - aversion 1 1959
FOOD AND DRINKS - yoghurt - aversion 1 1961
FOOD AND DRINKS - yoghurt - desire 1 1961
HEAT - lack of vital heat 1 1965
HEAT - sensation of 1 1966
HEAT - sensation of - menses - during | aggravates 1 1967
INJURIES - contusion 1 1976
INJURIES - contusion - bruises; with 1 1976
LASSITUDE 2
LASSITUDE - anger; after 1N1980
PAIN 1 1997
PAIN - sore (= bruised) 1 2005
PRESSURE - hard - ameliorates 1 2025
RESTLESSNESS 1 2034
RIDING - streetcar; on a - aggravates 1 2035
SLUGGISHNESS of the body 1 2044
SMOKE - cigarettes - desire for | diminished 1N2044
SWELLING - general; in 1 2050
TREMBLING - Internally - anger; after 1 2059
TREMBLING - Internally - rage; after 1 2059
WARM - ameliorates 1 2067
WEAKNESS 32069
WEAKNESS - rising - aggravates 1 2070
WEAKNESS - waking, on 22070
WEAKNESS - accompanied by - nausea 1 2071
WEAKNESS - anger; after 1 2071
WEAKNESS - ameliorates 1 2076
WEARINESS 22078
WOUNDS - heal; tendency to - slowly 1 2084
Slightest things irritate (04F 07:XX:XX) (06F13:XX:XX) (07F 03:XX:XX).
In some cases, the feeling of irritability was exceptionally marked amongst provers who described it as being „sky high (more than
usual)“ (01F 03:XX:XX) or as just being „extremely irritable“ (26F XX:XX:XX).
5.2.1.7 Over-reactive behaviour and impatience It was also noted by the
researcher that provers also tended to over-react to
situations. This was the concept of „mania“ that was seen throughout the
proving which would at times suddenly become almost uncontrollable. This was
especially seen in the rapid progression of irritability to rage and violence
bypassing all of the intermediate states such as anger or impatience. In other
instances this over-reactivity was also seen in provers
who became over-emotional and weepy over seemingly sensitive situations. „I
have become the most impatient person in the world! I finish people’s sentences
for them and cannot wait for anything.
I am always impatient, but it has become uncontrollable lately. I feel
as if I have an uncontrollable restless internal energy“ (01F 20:XX:XX).
„I am feeling very angry with everyone. „Things that do not usually upset
me are making me really sad at the moment. Watching emotional things on T.V
make me all teary. This is out of character
for me!“ (01F 09:XX:XX).
„Went to the movies - cried a lot - very sensitive - I needed to let all
the anger and frustration out. I continued crying although I normally would
have not cried for that movie“ (06F 02:XX:XX).
5.2.1.8 Anger / Rage / Violence
Anger and rage became quite predominant symptoms during the proving and
were often displayed in a highly aggressive and confrontational manner even if
the situation did not warrant such defensive behaviour at that time. „A
colleague at work commented that I was coming across more aggressive than
usual, more open to confrontation“ (15M 06:XX:XX).
„I am so angry. I feel like I can rely on NO ONE. I cannot stand people
talking slowly to me! I feel like I want to attack them, jump on them and
scream!“ (07F 07:XX:XX). „I get so frustrated that
I want to break stuff, just be destructive, anything of value to my
wife. I have become very aggressive with regards to our arguments, I have found
that I begin to swear excessively and I have even wanted to lay my hands on her
on more than one occasion recently“ (21M 14:XX:XX).
„I actually thought I might pounce on the security guard. When I got to
Tech I had literally parked my car and had reached down to pick up my bag and
the fucking security guard came tapping on my window telling me about the
fucking rules! I shouted at him and was so close to doing something to him. What
a fucking arsehole! I just fucking parked my fucking car!!! I am not in the
mood for shit!“ (07F 09:XX:XX).
Episodes of road rage were also frequently encountered during the
proving. „Driving in traffic makes me so mad. Everyone is a bad driver and
people just drive too slowly. I get so frustrated and angry. I think I am
seriously a candidate for road rage“ (01F 13:XX:XX).
„Was driving and had a bout of road rage when a taxi cut in front of me.
I was extremely angry which lasted a few minutes“ (12M 02:XX:XX).
„I was driving very aggressively on the road today“ (21M 07:XX:XX).
Provers also commented upon the fact that
excessive restraint was required in order to maintain control in situations
that would give rise to anger or rage. This was also true with the liberal use
of foul language and „snappish“ behaviour that also often accompanied any bout
of irritability, anger and rage.
5.2.1.9 Calmness, peacefulness and tranquillity
The feeling of calmness and peacefulness was also an important theme in
the proving since it displayed that aspect of „mania“ in which feelings of
tranquillity,
and in a sense „bliss“, are the predominant emotions rather than of
despair and despondency which will be discussed later on. Provers
described these symptoms as feeling more calm than usual (06F 01:XX:XX);
feeling „an instant sense of tranquillity/peacefulnesss“
(14M 00:00:00);
or as if „on a go-slow“ (23F 02:XX:XX) - a relaxed, calm feeling (29M
01:XX:XX).
Another prover documented that there was „a
calmness that seems to have blanketed over me. It feels like I have taken some
very, very, very mild intoxicant. Usually I am a very nervous person - but now
I feel a nice warm sense of calmness! Things that usually make me anxious or
nervous seem to have the edge taken off of them“ (27M 01:24: XX).
5.2.1.10 Flirtatious behaviour and a desire for attention
Provers also experienced a great increase
in libido on a more physical level - but this was also accompanied by a
flirtatious type of behaviour in certain instances (21M 09:XX:XX).
In some cases, the desire for sex became so great that provers nearly did give into it in order to satiate the
intense emotional urge for sexual contact (06F XX:XX:XX).
5.2.1.11 Spaced-out and floating feeling !!!!
There were a few provers that produced
symptoms which related to a feeling of being spaced-out or of floating. „Very
spaced out feeling. I say something and
then say it again and again! Cannot remember saying it“ (01F 00:03:30).
„I am feeling restless and spacey/zoned out after the second dose“ (03F
00:03:29).
„Feelings of peacefulness, love, tranquillity. Unusually calm even when
dishes were not washed - in exam time, when I should be nervous and uptight -
was very calm - floaty, spacey feeling“ (23F
XX:XX:XX).
5.2.1.12 Depression
„Feeling emotionally low. A slight sadness, with anxiety“ (01F
01:27:XX). „Felt like the weight of the world on my shoulders. I just wanted to
cry and cry.“ (04F 04:XX:XX).
„Felt extremely sad and depressed like there is no reason to live - no
reason to go to Tech today; when I came out of the bath I changed and went back
under the blanket for 10 minutes, this made me feel slightly better.
Everyone at Tech kept asking, „what is wrong?“ - but I did not feel
anything was wrong, they said that I looked sad like something was troubling
me“ (06F07:XX:XX).
„I woke up with this down and depressed feeling - as if I would hear
something bad has happened. It is so heavy I cannot do much because it is
energy draining. I just wish
I can just close my eyes and fall asleep again“ (20F 07:XX:XX). „Feeling
of depression is very unusual as it took over me like a nightmare. It was as
though I was entering into a bubble of negativity“ (28M 05:XX:XX).
The above entries give a good representation of the „depressive“ pole
encountered during the proving. The depression seen often differed in quality.
In some cases it would appear as a vague feeling of just „being down“,
while in other cases it would manifest as true depression and even despondency.
These are the „depressive“ types of themes in the mind and emotions that
will be highlighted further on in this part of the discussion:
Discontented or frustrated feelings
Irresolution
Wanting to be alone
Despairing and despondency
Dullness, fogginess or haziness
Hatred
Indifference and laziness
Mental prostration
5.2.1.13 Irresolution
The feeling of irresolution was also documented by a few provers during the proving. The irresolution also differed
in terms of expression - in some cases it presented as a superficial indecisiveness,
whereas in other cases it would appear as a deeper conflict of wills. „I wanted
to be left alone but I also wanted attention and my parents to spoil me – it
was a crazy feeling - I did not know what I wanted so I just started crying“
(06F 00:XX:XX).
„There is a conflict between two wills - my heart and my mind!!!“ (20F
XX:XX:XX).
5.2.1.14 Annoyed and frustrated feelings
Provers also recorded feeling frustrated
throughout the proving which was sometimes coupled with the feeling of
irresolution and even defiance at being told what to do.
In some instances these feelings of frustration also caused weeping or
anger. „I was annoyed that we went out to supper to a new place that did not
cater much for vegetarians. Wanted to cry again because it was not what I
wanted; it was my aunt’s birthday and when they made speeches I started crying
again because I was so emotional. Everyone around me was frustrating me“ (06F
00:XX:XX).
„I felt that me partner was not helping me in the house. Normally I
enjoy cleaning and cooking, doing my own thing. But now, I have cleared the
dishes this many times,
I have cooked this many times – you just expect me to clean, you are
lazy and selfish - what am I - your slave?“ (07F XX:XX:XX). „Had to drive -
really stressed -
ands sweaty, could not handle mother telling me what to do and
complaining about how slow I am driving - I wanted to cry. I started getting
frustrated - wanted everything to disappear - I wish the world would give me a
break. I wanted to control the situation and not have someone else tell me what
to do“ (06F 02:XX:XX).
5.2.1.15 Desire to be alone and hatred of people.
The desire to be alone was also apparent in the proving. Provers commented on feeling „antisocial“ (01F 05:XX:XX)
and of not wanting „anything except to be left alone“ (20F 08:XX:XX). This also
occurred in provers who desired „peace and quiet“
(06F 25:XX:XX) and not to have anyone cause any irritation.
Similarly an actual hatred of people occurred during the proving, which
was accompanied by lots of anger, resentment
and sadness - like a boiling animal being put into a cage and being
bound up (20F XX:XX:XX).
5.2.1.16 Indifference and laziness
„Feel generally unmotivated and lazy. I do not care about things around
me“ (12M 03:XX:XX). „Had this on Monday too. Like I am affected by the restless
futility of city life. All the meaningless activity - cycle of work, making
money, spending money - not really achieving anything“ (17F 15: XX:XX).“I did
not want people to approach me and to be around me, like they should have just
left me alone. I lost interest in everything - I became so miserable and
depressed. I had no sympathy or empathy over other people’s problems“
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(20F XX:XX:XX). These entries cited above indicate the sense of
indifference which was experienced during proving. This also gives us an
indication of the „lack of energy“ that was present in the symptoms encountered
in the depressive pole of this proving. A lazy feeling was also apparent in provers who felt unmotivated and tired (12M 00:07:05), not
wanting to do any work at all (27M 00:02:45).
5.2.1.17 Despairing and despondency
The feeling of despondency was recorded as „a sad feeling of despair,
hopelessness, defeat, weakness and paralysis“ - in which the brain felt heavy
and the spirit felt down (20F 07:XX:XX).
This was similar to the feelings of depression related earlier but here
the same feelings have become more intensified in character.
The feeling of despair was also described as an emptiness and sadness - like
a void in the spirit or the soul (20F XX:XX:XX).
5.2.1.18 Mental prostration
Unlike the energetic aspect encountered in the „manic’’ state which gave
rise mental overactivity (01F 08:XX:XX)
and intellectual clarity (23F XX:XX:XX); there was instead, an inherent
lack of energy in the „depressive“ pole of this proving. Even though this lack
of energy
was predominantly experienced on the physical sphere - it was also
apparent on the mental and emotional spheres as well. Absentmindedness (01F
01:23:45)
(15M 02:XX:XX) and forgetfulness (15M 01:XX:XX) were perhaps the mildest
forms of this theme encountered during the proving. This then progressed to provers making numerous mistakes in both speech (06F
XX:XX:XX) (17F 12:XX:XX) (20F XX:XX:XX) and in writing (07F XX:XX:XX) (17F
12:XX:XX).
Provers also recorded feeling „more groggy
and unclear than usual – “As if in a fog„ (26F XX:XX:XX) as well as
experiencing more forgetfulness than usual (27M 11:XX:XX). This then culminated
to a gross mental tiredness (20F 03:XX:XX) which was described as a „somewhat
depressed and generally negative“ feeling of
demotivation and lack of mental energy (28M
01:XX:XX).
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5.2.2 VERTIGO
Provers recorded feeling dizzy (03F
00:00:03) (17F 00:00:10) (24M 01:22:30), unstable (17F 00:00:10) or
light-headed (29M 01:XX:XX) during the proving.
Provers also experienced a spinning
sensation in the head (03F 00:03:29) or of the body (03F 00:00:03). There was
also an inability to stand as provers kept
wanting to fall backwards (03F 00:00:03). The dizziness was ameliorated
by sitting still or focusing on a single object (03F 00:03:29) and was made
worse
by walking or motion (03F 00:03:29).
5.2.3 HEAD
The appearance of headaches was perhaps one of the most marked symptoms
experienced during the proving. Some aetiologies that were cited for these
headaches included clenching of the jaws too tightly (06F 01:XX:XX);
motion/being active or busy (14M 09:XX:XX); stress (23F 21:XX:XX); begin of
menstruation (23F 22:XX:XX) and even drinking tea (17F02:47:XX). It was
also found that the headaches tended to last for long durations of time i.e. 2
days
(04F 01:25:XX); 3 days (20F 00:XX:XX) (26F XX:XX:XX) and even up to 7-8
days (29M XX:XX:XX).
Head pains were experienced over the frontal (01F 09:XX:XX); temporal
(6F 01:XX:XX); left parietal (04F 01:25:XX) occipital (06F 05:XX:XX) and the
basal
regions of the head (07F 08:XX:XX). Headaches were also experienced on
the right side of the head (04F 02:XX:XX); behind the eyes (20F 00:XX:XX);
between the eyes (23F 06:XX:XX), as well as deep within the centre of
the head itself (14M 09: XX:XX) (29M 02:XX:XX). Pain sensations were described
as being dull (01F 09:XX:XX); congested/„thick“ (01F 17:XX:XX);
throbbing (01F 21:XX:XX) (04F 02: XX:XX) (14F 09:XX:XX) (20F 00:XX:XX) (23F
06:XX:XX); splitting (06F 05:XX:XX); compressed (07F 05:XX:XX) (17F 02:47:XX)
(23F 21:XX:XX); burning (20F 27:XX:XX) (23F 06:XX:XX); pressing (07F 08:XX:XX)
or aching (29M XX:XX:XX) in nature. Other pain sensations were described as if
there were hammers hitting the left parietal region of the head (04F 01:25:XX);
“As if the head had „been pushed in„ (07F 05:XX:XX);
“As if someone were tightly squeezing or holding the back of the neck
(07F 08:XX:XX); like the head had been „squashed from both sides“ (23F
21:XX:XX);
like the veins of the head had been stretched (24M 01:22:30) or like
there was a tight band being tied around the head (26F XX:XX:XX).
Provers also reported that these pain
sensations would radiate to the temples or temporal regions (01F 18:XX:XX);
towards the parietal regions (07F 08:XX:XX)
(29M XX:XX:XX); „to the ears and upper and lower jaws“ (20F 27:XX:XX);
„towards the bridge of the nose“ (23F 06:XX:XX); to the occiput (26F XX:XX:XX) or affect the entire head in
general (01F 09:XX:XX). Concomitant symptoms that were experienced in
conjunction with the headaches included stiffness of the neck (01F 18:XX:XX)
(20F 00:XX:XX); „light-headedness“ (14M 01:24:XX); tightness of the skin of the
head (01F 13:XX:XX); „tingling and numbness in the left zygoma“
(17F 02:47:XX); „poor vision and tiredness of the eyes“ (20F 00:XX:XX);
increased thirst and increased body temperature (20F 00:XX:XX); „soreness of
the entire face and the eyes“ (20F 02:XX:XX); dizziness (20F 27:XX:XX) (24M
02:XX:XX) and/or nausea (20F 27:XX:XX) (23F 22:XX:XX) (29M XX:XX:XX).
Provers found that pressure (01F 17:XX:XX)
(23F 06:XX:XX); keeping occupied (06F 01:XX:XX); sleeping (07F 05:XX:XX), rest
(14M 09:XX:XX); pressing the temples (14M 09:XX:XX); hard pressure on the painful
areas (20F 00:XX:XX); „hanging the head forward“(23F 06:XX:XX); motion (23F
21:XX:XX); clenching the teeth (23F 21:XX:XX); being erect (23F 21:XX:XX);
being quiet (23F 22:XX:XX); being physically occupied (29M 02:XX:XX) drinking
hot tea and eating (29M 02:XX:XX) would ameliorate the headaches. Whereas,
stooping (01F 09:XX:XX) (20F 11:XX:XX); moving the head (01F 09:XX:XX); motion
(14M 09:XX:XX);
rapid motion (20F 00:XX:XX); heat (20F 11:XX:XX); sun (20F 11:XX:XX); noise
(20F 11:XX:XX); cold wind (23F 06:XX:XX); bright light (23F 06:XX:XX);
lying down (23F 21:XX:XX) and bending the head forward (23F 22:XX:XX)
tended to aggravate the headaches.
Dandruff consisting of „tiny little flakes of dry skin“ (01F 02:46:XX)
and „tingling of the left part of the scalp“ (17F 00:00:10) was also
experienced during the proving. A red, itching, swollen, burning patch of skin
was also documented to have occurred on the scalp of the head which was
aggravated by scratching (17F 0:XX:XX).
5.2.4 EYE
Provers’ recorded experiencing tiredness in
the eyes with burning, stinging pains like someone was inserting needles into
the eyes (06F 09:XX:XX).
Heaviness of the eyelids was also experienced and was described as if
someone was gently holding the upper eye lids down (14M 02:XX:XX). The left eye
was also found to twitch occasionally (21M 00:XX:XX).
5.2.5 VISION
Vision was described as being „very clear and acute“ (03F 00:03:35).
5.2.6 EAR
Itching was experienced in both ears (01F 23:XX:XX) (07F 01:XX:XX) (20F
01:XX:XX) and was felt deep in the Eustachian tubes (01F 23:XX:XX). The left
ear seemed more affected than the right ear (07F 01:XX:XX) and the ears also
felt more moist internally than usual (01F 23:XX:XX). (07F 01:XX:XX). A hot,
burning sensation was experienced after boring into the ears which relieved the
itching (07F 01:XX:XX), Rubbing also ameliorated the itching (01F 23:XX:XX).
An itching sensation in the throat also accompanied the itching within
the ears and was found to be aggravated by dust and strong odours (20F
01:XX:XX).
There was also an increase in the production of cerumen
- but this was only experienced in the left ear (12M 01:XX:XX). The left ear
lobe was also documented as being inflamed and sore (01F 26:XX:XX). Provers also experienced a sense of pressure around the
ears as if the head were being held aloft by hands grasping the head over the
ears (28M 00:XX:XX).
Provers experienced a ringing noise within
the ears as well as a buzzing sound when hearing people speak (03F 00:00:03); a
„high-pitched summer beetle sound“ was also recorded (28M 01:XX:XX). Provers also experienced an increase in the sensitivity of
hearing to loud noises (28M 02:XX:XX).
5.2.7 NOSE
The sense of smell was described as being acute (20F 02:XX:XX). Provers also recorded stuffiness of the nose towards the
evening and that the right nostril was particularly congested (03F 00:XX:XX).
Big sores or pimples were also experienced on the inside of the left nostril
(15M 07:XX:XX) or along the „left margin of the left nostril opening“ (27M
04:XX:XX). These were largely aggravated by touch (15M 07:XX:XX) (27M 04:XX:XX)
or pressure (27M 04:XX:XX) whereas cold applications tended to ameliorate the
soreness (27M 04:XX:XX). The pain of these eruptions was described as being
sore (15M 07:XX:XX); throbbing (27M 04:XX:XX) or sharp (27M 07:XX:XX) in
character.
5.2.8 FACE
Acne eruptions were experienced around the chin, on the front of the
neck and on the right side of the face (01F 02:46:XX). Alternatively, these
eruptions also occurred along the left side of the face (03F 01:XX:XX) (27M
06:XX:XX) and the forehead (15M 03:XX:XX). Provers
also described experiencing flushing of the face which caused the face to feel
hot and the skin dry (01F 22:XX:XX).
There was also numbness along the right side of the face (03F 00:03:35)
and tingling and numbness around the left eye and cheek (17F 00:00:05). Burning
sensations were also reported on both the lower (07F 01:24:XX) and upper lips
(04F 01:25:XX) (16F 07:XX:XX) with the accompanying sensation of cuts on the
lower lip (07F 01:23:00). The glands under the chin were also slightly swollen
(28M 00:XX:XX).
5.2.9 MOUTH
The tongue was very coated (07F 09:XX:XX) (23F 00:XX:XX) with a thick,
foul, putrid smelling, off-white colour coating (07F 09:XX:XX). This was
accompanied by a dryness of the mouth and the throat (07F 09:XX:XX) as well as
a slight dryness of the tongue which caused the sensation as if the tongue
adhered to the roof of the mouth (23F 00:XX:XX). A tingling sensation was also recorded
along the left side of the tongue (17F 00:00:05). The appearance of ulcers on
the tongue was also experienced by provers (16F
19:XX:XX) (27M 01:24:XX) who found that both touch
(16F 19:XX:XX) (27M 01:24:XX) and pressure (27M 01:24:XX) aggravated the
pain. Provers also experienced a sensation of
something being stuck at the entrance of the throat like after eating too many
sweet things or drinking Coke (23F 00:XX:XX).
5.2.10 TEETH
There was also pain experienced in the first and second lower molar teeth
on the left side of the mouth (17F 00:00:05) and pain in the left bottom wisdom
tooth which felt as if it were erupting through the gums (14M 17:XX:XX). The
pain experienced was described as either a cutting (14M 17:XX:XX) or as a dull,
aching pain with tingling sensations (17F 00:00:05). These pains were
ameliorated by touch and pressure (14M 17:XX:XX) and were aggravated during the
evening (14M 17:XX:XX).
5.2.11 THROAT
Dryness of the throat was experienced (01F 19:XX:XX) (07F 00:02:00)
which was made worse by consuming dry, hard foods (01F 19:XX:XX) and made
better by drinking liquids (01F 19:XX:XX). There was also a somewhat „phlegmy“ sensation in the throat (23F 00:XX:XX) or as if
there was mucous sitting in the nasopharynx that
could not be reached or swallowed down, this was made better by provers drinking warm drinks (07F 00:02:00). Provers also recorded that the throat felt swollen and dry
around the nasopharyngeal area (07F 00:14:00) or as having a „thick“ feeling
with mucous (03F 01:XX:XX).
5.2.12 NECK
Sharp pains in a single spot at the centre of the neck was recorded
during the proving (03F 00:03:50).
5.2.13 STOMACH
Provers experienced a marked change in
appetite with either the manifestation of an increase (06F 04:XX:XX) (20F
03:XX:XX) (29M 01:XX:XX) or decrease
(01F 01:23:45) (03F 00:00:06) in appetite. There was also an empty,
hollow sensation documented during the proving associated with a diminished
appetite (03F 00:00:06). Provers also recorded the
occurrence of copious eructations (06F 00:00:09) with
urging (17F 00:00:25). The eructations were largely
acidic (06F 00:00:09) accompanied by nausea (06F 00:00:40) and caused
congestion in the throat (06F 00:00:09) and discomfort in the left hypochondrium (17F 00:00:25). Heartburn was also recorded
by the provers and was described as an acidic,
burning sensation in the epigastrium (01F 23:XX:XX)
or as if the chest were heating up and then cooling down (24M 00:02:22). Nausea
(01F 01:31:XX) (06F 10:XX:XX) (07F 01:28:XX) (17F 00:00:05) also experienced
during the proving and was aggravated by the thought of food (01F 1:31:XX),
smell of food (06F 15:XX:XX), motion in a car (06F 10:XX:XX) and for drinking
Milo (07F 01:28:XX). Provers also noticed an increase
in thirst with a desire for tap water (01F 08:XX:XX) (20F 03:XX:XX). There was
also a sensation of cramping pains in the upper gastric region „as if the
stomach were eating itself“, which was aggravated by hunger or for standing too
long and was ameliorated by eating (20F 11:XX:XX).
5.2.14 ABDOMEN
Provers experienced a „bloated“ sensation
in the abdomen (20F 03:XX:XX) that caused a feeling that the pants were being
worn too tightly (17F 00:00:30), there was
also a sensation that much flatus was moving around in the abdomen (07F
01:27:XX). Numerous pains were also felt in the abdomen and were described as
being aching (17F 13:XX:XX), cramping (01F 05:XX:XX) (03F 00:XX:XX) (07F
01:25:XX) (27M 01:24:XX), stitching (07F 03:XX:XX) or compressing (06F
01:XX:XX) in character. The cramping pains were usually associated with the
sensation that provers would so on experience
diarrhoea (01F 05:XX:XX) (07F 01:25:XX), which in turn did not occur, but was
certainly
ameliorated if any stool was passed (07F 01:27:XX) (27M 01:24:XX). Provers also noted that movement and eating tended to
aggravate the cramping while lying down seem to ameliorate the pains in the
abdomen (07F 01:27:XX). Much gurgling and rumbling in the lower abdomen (17F
01:13:10) was also recorded, as well as a sensation of tension felt in the
region of the solar plexus (28M 05:XX:XX). There was also a sense of a weak,
hollow feeling in the abdomen which was not ameliorated by eating (07F
01:38:XX).
5.2.15 RECTUM
Constipation (01F 04:XX:XX) (06F 04:XX:XX) (24M 03:XX:XX) and diarrhoea
(01F 21:XX:XX) (06F 19:XX:XX) were both experienced during the proving. The
constipation was accompanied by a twisting pain in the stomach (06F 04:XX:XX)
and with the inability to force out but a few small „pieces“ of stool (24M
03:XX:XX). Lower abdominal cramping (01F 21:XX:XX) (06F 19:XX:XX) usually
accompanied the diarrhoea and was ameliorated by bathing (06F 19:XX:XX) .
Excessive gas and foul smelling flatus was also documented (07F 02:XX:XX).
5.2.16 STOOL
The stool was described as being „like brown water with pieces of solid
stool mixed „ in (07F 01:27:XX) or as being very pasty or loose in character
(23F XX:XX:XX). Provers documented that much flatus
was also experienced both during and after passing stool (07F 01:27:XX). The
stool was recorded as having a foul, sour odour and
that after passing stool there was a distinct sensation that there was
„still stool at the entrance of the anus“ (07F 01:27:XX).
There was also an occurrence of blood in the stool (26F XX:XX:XX). The
frequency of passing stool also increased during the proving with provers either needing to pass stool 2/3 times a day (23F
XX:XX:XX) or at least 2/3 times in the morning alone (17F 12:XX:XX).
5.2.17 BLADDER
During the proving provers either experienced
an increase (01F 13:XX:XX) (21M 02:XX:XX) or a decrease in the frequency of
urination (26F XX:XX:XX).
The increase in urinary output was associated either with thirst (21M
05:XX:XX) or without excessive thirst (01F 13:XX:XX).
5.2.18 URINE
Urine was recorded as being darker than usual during the proving (15M
01:XX:XX).
5.2.19 MALE GENITALIA/SEX
Male provers experienced a marked increase in
libido (12M 05:XX:XX) (21M XX:XX:XX) (29M 01:XX:XX) with an associated ability
to prolong sexual activity/intercourse (12M 09:XX:XX). Male provers
also noted that the libido would increase again very quickly following sexual
activity (12M 14:XX:XX) and
that the desire for sex could not be satiated even after orgasm (21M
XX:XX:XX).
Conversely, male provers also experienced a
decline in libido levels (28M 05:XX:XX).
5.2.20 FEMALE GENITALIA/SEX
Female provers also experienced either an
increase (06F XX:XX:XX) (23F XX:XX:XX ) or decrease (07F 06:XX:XX) (26F
XX:XX:XX) in libido. An increase in libido amongst the female provers was usually associated with rough, wild sexual
activity and profuse swearing (06F XX:XX:XX). Any sexual activity was also a
means for physical pleasure rather than for any deep emotional connection (06F
XX:XX:XX) (23F XX:XX:XX). Female provers also seemed
to want to gain dominance over the
sexual partner during intercourse (23F XX:XX:XX).
Marked changes in menses was also documented during the proving with
menses either occurring too early (01F 14:XX:XX) or not occurring at all (26F
XX:XX:XX).
The duration of menses was also recorded as being too short (01F
17:XX:XX). Other descriptions included that the menses were either unusually
scanty (01F 15:XX:XX)
or very heavy and profuse (23F 23:XX:XX). The actual menstrual fluid was
also noted as being either darker than usual (07F 09:XX:XX) or as being bright
red
(23F 23:XX:XX) in colour. Clots were also sometimes present in the
menstrual fluid (06F XX:XX:XX) (23F 23:XX:XX). Marked pains were said to also
accompany the
menses and was described as been sore, raw and cramping (01F 16:XX:XX)
in character or as gripping and twisting type pains (20F 21:XX:XX). These pains
also occurred largely in the lower abdominal region (01F 15:XX:XX) (20F
21:XX:XX) (26F XX:XX:XX) and sometimes extended to the lower back and left
thigh (20F 21:XX:XX). Provers also documented the
sensation that the uterus was falling out; an increase in body temperature, and
that the hands and the body were swollen (20F 21:XX:XX) during menses. Pressure
(01F 15:XX:XX) (6F XX:XX:XX) and a full bladder were cited as aggravating
factors to these menstrual pains (01F 15:XX:XX). A bland, colourless
leucorrhoea following menses was also recorded during the proving (01F
19:XX:XX).
5.2.21 RESPIRATION
Provers documented that there was an
increase in the effort of breathing – as well as heaviness in breathing (17F
00:00:10).
5.2.22 COUGH
The cough experienced during the proving was described as a sharp
painful cough which was caused by a tickling sensation in the throat (03F
00:01:55).
5.2.23 CHEST
A feeling of oppression (17F 00:00:10) (21M 10:XX:XX) (27M 00:05:45) in
the chest was described which felt as if something heavy (21M 10:XX:XX) or like
„a light, but firm weight“ (27M 00:05:45) was being pressed down upon the chest.
This sensation was usually accompanied by a difficulty in breathing (21M
10:XX:XX) and a feeling of not getting „enough air in“ (27M 00:05:45) - it was
also accompanied by a warm burning sensation in the chest (17F 00:00:10).
Provers recorded that the oppressive
sensation in the chest was worse for inspiration but ameliorated when kept
occupied (27M 00:05:45). Sharp stabbing pains were also experienced behind the
left side of the sternum accompanied by a heaviness in the chest; this was
largely due to the amount of trapped gas encountered in the chest which began
to cause eructations to occur amongst the provers (06F 06:XX:XX).
5.2.24 BACK
A feeling of tightness or tenderness was experienced in the trapezius muscles of the back (01F 13:XX:XX). Stabbing
pains were encountered in the back and shoulders
(06F 06:XX:XX), while sharp pains were experienced „five centimetres
below the tip“ of the right scapula (17F 01:13:10) and between the scapula (01F
21:XX:XX)
(20F 11:XX:XX). Pains were also recorded in the lumbar regions of the
back and were described as either dull, aching pains (01F 17:XX:XX) or as a
„bruised sensation“
in the lower back (20F 27:XX:XX). These lower back pains and sensations
were generally worse for rising (01F 17:XX:XX), being thirsty and for standing
(20F 27:XX:XX). Eruptions of red and inflamed pimples also occurred on
the back and were aggravated by touch (12M 05:XX:XX).
5.2.25 EXTREMITIES
An itching red rash was said to have developed between the thumb, index
and middle fingers on both hands during the proving (01F 00:03:00). Itching was
a predominant feature that occurred „in spots around the left wrist“ (01F
06:XX:XX) and along the „lateral extensor aspect of the left forearm“ (01F
09:XX:XX). Provers also documented the presence of a
few small bruises on the arms (01F 23:XX:XX) (23F XX:XX:XX) and legs (01F
23:XX:XX) with no apparent cause. Intense sharp pains were also encountered
beneath the right knee cap (21M 07:XX:XX); with aching type pains being
experienced on the medial side of the left knee (01F 08:XX:XX) and lower limbs
in general (01F 16:XX:XX). Swelling of the hands and feet was also reported
during the proving
(20F 21:XX:XX). Provers also experienced the
manifestation of a musty, offensive foot odour (01F 14:XX:XX) as well as a
feeling of weakness in the joints of the hands (24M 01:23:04). The veins on the
arms were also reported to have appeared more pronounced or distended than
usual (01F 00:03:30).
5.2.26 SLEEP
Provers recorded having either a deep,
restful, peaceful sleep (01F 18:XX:XX) (14M 01:20:45) or of having much
difficulty in falling and maintaining sleep (20F 01:XX:XX). Sleep was generally
disturbed by wanting comfort and attention (06F 04:XX:XX), by being too cold
(06F 08:XX:XX), by the slightest of noises and the frequent urge to pass urine
at night (20F 04:XX:XX). Provers also suffered from
insomnia and disturbed sleep due to the activity of thoughts and restlessness
in the mind (01F 02:XX:XX) (07F 01:22:30) (20F 08:XX:XX) (27M 01:24:XX).
Physical restlessness also caused a disturbance in the sleep of provers and was primarily caused by an increase in the provers’ body temperature (20F 03:XX:XX).
5.2.27 DREAMS
The following dreams and dream themes were found to be quite prominent
amongst provers during the proving.
Provers experienced many sexually oriented
or amorous dreams (06F XX:XX:XX) (07F 04:XX:XX) (27M 01:24:XX) (29M XX:XX:XX)
some of which involved homosexuality (01F 04:XX:XX) (17F 09:XX:XX) (27M
XX:XX:XX), oral and anal sex (21M 06:XX:XX), infidelity (04F 07:XX:XX) (21M
11:XX:XX),
orgies (27M 03:XX:XX), group sex (07F 03:XX:XX) or just a yearning to be
with a forbidden lover (07F XX:XX:XX). Dreams of an enlarged penis (07F
02:XX:XX) and being pursued by a man covered in male genitalia (03F 00:XX:XX) was
also recorded by the provers.
Other dreams included bathing/being naked with strangers (03F 21:XX:XX)
(17F 01:XX:XX); building and protecting a sand castle (03F 00:XX:XX); and
„hacking away“ at or being violent with robbers (21M 18:XX:XX). Provers also experienced dreams that continued in episodes
or felt like one was „in a soap opera“ (06F 06:XX:XX) (27M
02:46:XX). Dreams of the death of loved ones (01F 25:XX:XX) (06F
02:XX:XX), as well as of themselves (14M 06:XX:XX), was also a prominent theme
amongst provers.
Other dreams encountered during the proving included those of dogs with
no ears (03F 00:XX:XX); controlling a potentially disastrous situation (17F
01:XX:XX); embroidery (06F 07:XX:XX); family disputes (29M 06:XX:XX) and of
buying a broken piano (17F 09:XX:XX).
Dreams of driving cars was also quite apparent during the proving – with
provers documenting dreams of driving recklessly (15M
02:XX:XX), driving at high speeds
(06F XX:XX:XX), driving in strange places (03F 06:XX:XX), driving on the
oncoming lane (12M 00:14:45), feeling out of control (03F 04:XX:XX) and meeting
with an accident whilst driving (26F XX:XX:XX) (29M 04:XX:XX).
Other dreams that were cited included those involving meeting old
friends (15M 10:XX:XX) (27M 07:XX:XX); dreams of orphans (23F XX:XX:XX) and
dreams of
forsaking someone at their time of need (03F 09:XX:XX). Provers also recorded dreams which seemed to revolve around
issues of „appropriateness versus inappropriateness“ - these included dreams of
having to „administer“ to the genitalia of an old man (03F 05:XX:XX); dreams of
naked men performing sexual acts in front of a crowd (03F 11:XX:XX); dreams of
a loved one acting foolish at a party (03F 13:XX:XX) and dreams of sexual
orgies occurring in a church setting (27M 03:XX:XX).
Provers also experienced dreams which
involved the feeling of having to protect some unknown thing (07F 09:XX:XX) or
protecting a baby dolphin (07F XX:XX:XX). Dreams of the teeth falling out (27M
06:XX:XX); urinating blood (15M 03:XX:XX); being tied up by robbers (07F
02:XX:XX); being surrounded by sharks in a pool
(16F 12:XX:XX) and running late for lectures (17F 09:XX:XX) were also
noted. Other dreams included being pursued and looking for places to hide (27M
05:XX:XX)
or of one pursuing rabbits (03F 09:XX:XX).
On a more physical level - the state of instability was most noticeable
in the form of vertigo which appeared as one of the very first symptoms during
the proving itself. Other symptoms included a feeling of emptiness in the head,
stomach and which were not ameliorated by eating; a sensation of
light-headedness; twitching in the eye; nausea aggravated by motion;
uncontrollable and excessive urination and a heightened libido. Female provers also noticed erratic behaviour and changes in the menstrual
cycles – with menses occurring too early, too late, shortened in duration and
in some cases, menses being too scanty, too copious or being absent entirely.
Pain in the knees; weakness in the hands, and swelling in the hands and feet
were also documented, which in itself reflects
the inability to perform an action as these afflicted regions were
unstable.
Sleep was also largely affected with provers
complaining of disturbances and difficulty in falling asleep. There were also
dreams of driving recklessly and losing control, violence, indecent behaviour
and of the teeth falling out - which in the researchers opinion encompasses the
state of instability and the inability to maintain control either within a
situation, or of a situation itself.
5.4 GROUP ANALYSIS OF THE IMPONDERABLE REMEDIES
5.4.1 Discussion of the Mental Thematic Expressions
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)
X-ray
- it was deduced that the following themes were most indicative of the
imponderable group as an entirety:
• 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 (5) 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
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 al so 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 itself 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 des ire 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.
5.4.2 Discussion of the Common Physical and General Symptoms
As can be seen, none of these characteristics are true proving symptoms
but seem to be more esoteric connotations that have been applied to the colour
it self (or to the „heart chakra“ that the colour pink is said to possess an
affinity towards) (Wauters, 1999:65-67).
This is evident from the proving of Pink 30CH performed during this
study in which symptoms such as anger, rage, violence, depression, despondency,
lasciviousness and lassitude were encountered - none of which appeared or was
commented on in the original „provings“ performed on
remedy Pink. The researcher therefore feels that further re-provings
should thus be done on all of the remaining colour remedies in order to
ascertain the proving effects of these substances according to proper Hahnemannian proving methodology.
DD.: Nevorndutt Somaru does agree that
remedy Pink certainly does seem to be homoeopathically related to the remedies Ignatia amara (St. Ignatius bean), Phosphoricum
acidum (Phosphoric
acid), Pulsatilla pratensis (Pasque flower) and the
milk
group of homoeopathic remedies as suggested by Wauters
(1999:114).
Bailey: Ignatia amara
is one of the most dramatic of remedy types encountered in homoeopathic
practice (Vermeulen, 2004:714). In the mental and
emotional spheres the Ignatia amara
state is characterized by contradictory and alternating states; emotional
outbursts which are very quickly controlled; spasmodic and erratic symptoms,
and exaggeration (Vermeulen, 2004:712-714).
There is also much melancholia, sadness and tearfulness associated with
this remedy (Vermeulen, 2000:802).
Other features that bear a remarkable resemblance to the symptomatology of remedy Pink 30CH
Include a „highly emotional“ disposition; a desire to be alone;
irritability and „wildness at trifles“; moodiness; and an aversion to company
with/without quarrelsomeness (Vermeulen,
2000:802-803).
Pulsatilla praetensis
that seems to bear some resemblance to remedy Pink 30CH. This remedy state is
also characterized by a tearful and emotional disposition with highly
changeable, shifting symptoms (Vermeulen, 2004:1109).
Vermeulen (2004:1109) states that the symptoms change
in an erratic fashion and that the patient may appear mild and pleasant one
minute, and peevish and tearful the very next. There is also much irresolution,
capriciousness, restlessness and weariness associated with Pulsatilla
praetensis (Vermeulen,
2000:1297) as found in remedy Pink 30CH.
Phosphoricum acidum
designated as a complementary remedy to Ignatia amara (Sankaran, 2003:473; Vermeulen 2000:811), and as a remedy which is „followed
well by“Pulsatilla praetensis
during homoeopathic treatment (Sankaran,
2003:479; Vermeulen, 2000:1226).
Thus it is evident that all three remedies are in fact related to each
other, as well as to remedy Pink 30CH. Sankaran
(2006:159) states that the mental state of Phosphoricum
Acidum is one of excessive sleepiness, brooding,
indifference, aversion to business, hopelessness and despair - all of which was
also encountered during the proving of Pink 30CH. Vermeulen
(2000:1220) elaborates that there is also listlessness, hysteria, apathy and an
inclination to weep in this remedy. Sankaran
(2006:159) further goes on to say that on the physical sphere Phosphoricum acidum is
characterized by much weakness, a lack of energy and that the individual has an
increased disposition to lie down due to tremendous physical exhaustion.
Although Wauters (1999:114) does suggest that
remedy Pink bears a resemblance to the milk group of remedies as an entirety -
the researcher believes that it is Lac leoninum
Lioness milk) in particular which bears the most similarities to remedy Pink
30CH. In his proving of Lac leoninum, Sankaran (2004:153-166) states that the remedy produced
symptoms and themes which included:
- Anger with violent impulses and a desire to
smash or break things - Increased assertiveness
- Irritability
- Quarrelsomeness
- Malicious behaviour / Rage
- Rude, loud and uncivil behaviour
- Feelings of being attacked
- Feelings of danger
- Feelings of being offended
- Increased sexuality
- Restlessness with easy prostration
- Amorous dreams
- Physical weakness and sluggishness
APPENDIX C
INFORMED CONSENT FORM
(TO BE COMPLETED IN DUPLICATE BY THE PROVER)
Title of Research Project:
An investigation of the concept of Homoeopathic _ using a Hahnemannian Proving of _
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. R.C. Hopkins M.Tech (Hom)
(TN)
BSc (Agric.-Ansi. & Gene) (UNP)
Contact details: Practice number: (031)764 7466
Name of Research Student:
Nevorndutt Somaru
Contact details: Home: (031)261 1795
Cell: 0837782984
Date: .................
PLEASE CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE ANSWER:
1. Have you read the research information sheet?
YES NO
2. Have you had an opportunity to ask questions regarding this
proving?
YES NO
3. Have you received satisfactory answers to your questions?
YES NO
4. Have you had an opportunity to discuss the proving?
YES NO
5. Who have you spoken to? .................................................
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6. Have you received enough information about this proving?
YES NO
7. Do you understand
the implications of y
our involvement in this
proving?
YES NO
8. Do you understand that you ar
e free to withdraw from this
proving?
A) At any time
B) Without having to give
a reason for withdrawing, and
C) Without affecting y
our future health care
YES NO
9. Do you agree to voluntarily participate in this proving?
YES NO
10. Selection criteria :
To participate in this proving you must meet all the inclusion criteria
as follows; you must :
• be between the 18 to 70 years of age.
• obtain parental consent if you are between 18 to 21 years of age.
• be in a general state of good health with no gross physical or mental
pathology determined by the case history or physical examination.
• be neither on nor in need of any form of medication, including
chemical, homoeopathic or otherwise.
• not be on or have used the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) or hormone replacement
therapy (HRT) within the last six months.
• not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
• not use any form of recreational drugs.
• not have had surgery within the last six weeks;
• not consume more than 2 measures of alcohol, 3 cups of
caffeine-containing beverages (e.g. tea, coffee or 'fizzy' drinks), herb teas
or 10 cigarettes per day.
• be able and willing to follow the proper procedures for the duration
of the proving
Have you completed Appendix A which outlines in detail all of the above
inclusion criteria?
YES NO
11. Are you aware that there might be some mild discomfort of a short
duration experienced as a result of participating in the proving?
YES NO
12. Benefits to provers: It is postulated that
each proving undertaken strengthens the vital force of the prover
(Hahnemann, 1997:208). Provers learn an array of
knowledge,
the skill of observation, and gain Homoeopathic knowledge through direct
involvement in a proving. In some cases, a prover may
be cured of certain ailments if the remedy
being proven is his/her simillimum.
13. There is no expense incurred by the prover
upon participating in this proving; nor will a re-numeration be offered to any prover for their participation.
14. Every prover is given the name and contact
details of the research student and supervisor of the proving if any problems
are encountered or if any questions arise.
If you answered 'No' to any of the above questions, please obtain the
information required before signing.
If the prover is between 18 and 21 years of
age, written consent from a parent/guardian is required for the prover to participate in the proposed procedure.
I, ........................................................, agree to
participate in the above mentioned research project being performed at the
Durban University of Technology :
Department of Homoeopathy, at my own discretion, and hereby grant full
consent for the above proving procedure to be performed on me.
I, ......................................................... (guardian/parent),
hereby give my full consent at my own discretion,
for...................................................... (prover)
to participate in
the above mentioned research project being performed at the Durban
University of Technology: Department of Homoeopathy.
PROVER :
Name : .......................................................
Signature : ...............................................
GUARDIAN / PARENT :
Name : .......................................................
Signature : ...............................................
RESEARCH STUDENT :
Name : .......................................................
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Signature
: ...............
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WITNESS :
Name : .............
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Signature
: ...............
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APPENDIX D
Instructions to Provers
Dear Prover,
Thank you for participating in this proving. I am certain that both you
and I will benefit from this wonderful and exciting experience in many ways.
Before the proving: Ensure that you have the following:
- The correct journal
- Read and understood these instructions
- Had a case history taken and a physical
examination performed
- Signed the informed consent form
- Attended the pre-proving seminar
Your proving supervisor (Nevorndutt Somaru) will contact you with the date that you are
required to commence the pre-proving observation period and the date that you
are required to start taking the proving substance. You will also be made to agree
on a daily contact time for the supervisor to contact you.
Please do not hesitate in contacting your proving supervisor should any
problem s arise or if there is anything that you do not fully understand.
Beginning the proving:
Once you have been contacted and asked to commence with the proving,
record all of your symptoms daily in your journal for one week prior to taking
the remedy.
This will help you get into the habit of closely observing and recording
your symptoms, as well as bringing you into contact with your normal state.
This is an important step which will form a baseline for you as an individual prover.
Taking the Remedy:
Begin taking the remedy on the day that you and the proving supervisor
have agreed upon. Time keeping is an essential element of any proving,
therefore, please ensures
that you record the time that you take each dose of the proving
substance. The remedy should be taken on an empty stomach and with a clean
mouth (i.e. free of food, drink,
toothpaste etc.) Neither food nor drink should be consumed for a half
hour (i.e. 30 minutes) before and after each dose. The remedy should be
dissolved under the tongue
and should not exceed more than 3 doses per daily over two days (i.e. 6
doses maximum). In the event that you experience any symptoms or those around
you observe any proving symptoms do not take any further doses of the remedy.
This is very important.
By proving symptoms I mean:
1) Any NEW symptoms, i.e. ones that you have never experienced before.
2) Any CHANGE or INTENSIFICATION of ANY EXISTING SYMPTOM.
3) Any strong return of an OLD symptom, i.e. a symptom that you have not
experienced for more than one year.
If in any doubt, please contact your proving supervisor. Be on the safe
side and do not take any further doses. Experience has shown repeatedly that
proving symptoms
usually begin very subtly; often before the prover
is even aware that the remedy has begun to act.
Lifestyle during the Proving:
Avoid all antidoting factors such as coffee,
camphor and mints. If you normally use substances, please stop taking them for
2 weeks before and the duration of the proving.
Please protect the proving substance as you would with any other type of
medication: store them in a cool, dark place away from strong smelling agents,
chemicals, electrical equipment, sunlight, dampness and cell-phones.
A successful proving depends on your recognizing and respecting the need
for moderation in the following areas: work, alcohol, exercise, diet and
stress.
Please try to remain within your usual framework and maintain your usual
habits.
Avoid taking or starting a new course of medication of any sort during
the proving, including antibiotics; vitamin and mineral supplements;
herbal and homoeopathic medication; steroid or cortisone preparations.
In the event of a medical or dental emergency - of course common sense
should prevail. Contact your doctor, dentist, or local hospital as necessary.
Please contact
your proving supervisor as soon as possible thereafter.
Confidentiality:
It is essential for the quality and the credibility of this proving that
you do not discuss your symptoms with fellow provers,
and only with the proving supervisor.
Your privacy is something that we will protect. Only your supervisor
will know your identity, and all information revealed will be treated in the
strictest of confidence.
Contact with your Supervisor:
Your supervisor will telephone and inform you to begin your 1 week
pre-proving observation period; and then daily from the day you begin to take
the remedy. This will
then later decrease to 2 or 3 times a week, and then once a week as soon
as you and the supervisor agree that there is no longer a need for such close
contact. This will
serve to check on your progress, ensure that you are recording the best
quality symptoms possible, and to judge when you need to cease taking the
remedy.
If you have any problems during the proving, please do not hesitate to
contact the proving supervisor at any time necessary.
Recording of Symptoms:
When you commence with the proving please note down very carefully any
symptoms that may arise; whether they are old or new, and the time of the day
or night at which
they occurred. This should be done as vigilantly and frequently as
possible so that no details become lost or confused.
Make a note even if nothing happens.
Please start each day on a new page with the date noted at the top of
each page.
Also note which day it is. The day that you commence with your first
proving dose will be day zero.
Write neatly on alternate lines in order to facilitate the extraction
process which is the next stage of the proving. Try to keep your journal on you
at all times. Please be as
precise as possible. Note in an accurate, detailed but brief manner your
symptoms in your own language.
Information about location, sensation, modality, time and intensity is
particularly important:
Location:
Try to be accurate in your
anatomical descriptions. Simple, clear diagrams may help here. Be attentive to
which side of the body is affected.
Sensation:
Describe this as clearly, carefully
and as thoroughly as possible e.g. burning, stitching, dull etc.
Modality:
A modality describes how a symptom
is affected by different situations/stimuli. Better (>) or worse (<) from
weather, food, smells, dark, lying down, people etc.
Try different things out and record
the changes that may occur.
Time:
Note the time of onset of the
symptoms and when they cease or are altered. Is it generally > or < at a
particular time of day, and is this unusual for you?
Aetiology:
Did anything seem to cause or set
off the symptom and does it do this repeatedly?
Concomitants:
Do any symptoms appear together or
always seem to accompany each other, or do some symptoms seem to alternate with
each other?
This is easily remembered as:
C- Concomitants
L- Location
A- Aetiology
M- Modality
I- Intensity
T- Time
S- Sensation
Please run through the following checklist on a daily basis to ensure
that you have observed and recorded all your symptoms:
Mind / Mood
Extremities (arms and legs)
Head
Urinary
system
Eyes / Vision
Genitalia
Ears / Hearing
Sex
Nose / Smell
Temperature
Mouth and Tongue
Sleep
Respiratory system and Throat
Dreams
Digestive system and Rectum
Generals
Skin
Back and Neck
Please give full descriptions of
dreams and in particular note the general feelings or impressions the dream
left you with.
Mental and emotional symptoms are very important and sometimes difficult
to describe - please take special care in noting these.
Reports from friends/relatives can be particularly enlightening. Please
include them if possible. At the end of the proving, please make a general
summary of the proving.
Note how the proving affected you in general. How has this experience
affected your health? Would you ever consider participating in another proving?
As far as possible, try to classify each of your symptoms by making a
notation in red/coloured ink (i.e. other than in blue) according to the
following key, in brackets, next
to each of the symptoms entered in your journal:
(RS) - Recent symptom i.e. a symptom that you are suffering from now, or
have been suffering from in the last year.
(NS) - New symptom
(OS) - Old symptom.
State when the symptom occurred previously (i.e. over a year ago).
(AS)- Alteration in the present
or old symptom. (e.g. ...''used to be on the left side but now it is on the
right'')
(US)- An unusual symptom for you.
If you have any doubts or queries regarding this proving and/or your
symptoms, please do not hesitate to discuss them with your proving supervisor
as soon as possible.
Contact Details:
Nevorndutt Somaru
(Student Researcher):
Home: (031) 261-1795
Cell: 083 778 2984
Dr. C.R. Hopkins BSc (Agric.-Ansi. & Gene)
(UNP) M.Tech (Hom) (TN)
Contact details: Practice number: (031) 764-7466
Please remember that detailed observation and concise, legible recording
is pivotal to a good proving. One reads in the Organon
of Medicine, aphorism 126:
''The person who is proving the medicine must be pre-eminantly
trustworthy and conscientious....and [should] be able to express and describe
his sensations in accurate
terms'' (O’ Reilly, 1997:200).
I thank you once again for taking the time to participate in this
proving. I am sure that you will find that there is no better way of learning
and advancing Homoeopathy.
Freely adapted from Jeremy Sherr - The
Dynamics and Methodology of Homoeopathic Provings,
second edition. 2003.
I, ...............................................................,
agree to participate in this proving as outlined in Appendix D (Instructions to
Provers), and acknowledge that I have both
read and understood all of the instructions regarding the nature of this
proving and its methodology.
Prover:
................................................ Signature: ...........................................
Witness: .............................................. Signature:
...........................................
Researcher: ........................................ Signature:
...........................................
Date: ............................
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APPENDIX E
If you have met all the inclusion criteria and are between the ages of
18 and 21 years, written consent from a parent/guardian is required to
participate in the proving.
I (Guardian/Parent) grant permission for the Prover,
to participate in the Homoeopathic proving conducted by Nevorndutt
Somaru at the
Department of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology (D.U.T).
Guardian / Parent Name and Surname: ......................................................
Signature: ................................... Date:
...............................
Witness Name and Surname:
.......................................................................
Signature: ...................................
Date: ...............................
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APPENDIX H - THE IMPONDERABLE REMEDY SYMPTOM COMPARISON CHART
The following table has been designed to display a comparative list of
symptoms that are shared by both remedy Pink and the other seven (7) selected
imponderable remedies. An ‘X’ has been used to indicate those imponderable
remedies that have been found to share symptoms common with remedy Pink.
Key:
LUNA (Moonlight)
M-ARCT = Magnetis Polus
Arcticus (The North pole of a magnet)
M-AUST = Magnetis Polus
Australis (The South pole of a magnet)
POSITR = Positronium (Anti-matter)
RAD-BR = Radium bromatum (Radium bromide)
SOL (Sunlight)
X-RAY (X-ray radiation)
Vorwort/Suchen Zeichen/Abkürzungen Impressum