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Ignatia vs. Nux V
Hello,Could anyone please point out the salient differences between these two remedies? They seem awfully close, but there are some differences in symptomology, patient personality etc. that makes the prescriber choose one remedy over the other. Would someone out there, if they have a moment, be kind enough to list these differences and their thoughts on how to differentiate between them? Thanks.
thekind78 on 2009-03-05
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hi
according to dr boricke ignatia vs.nux v
(IGNATIA)
Produces a marked hyperæsthesia of all the senses, and a tendency to
clonic spasms. Mentally, the emotional element is uppermost, and coordination
of function is interfered with. Hence, it is one of the chief
remedies for hysteria. It is especially adapted to the nervous
temperament-women of sensitive, easily excited nature, dark, mild
disposition, quick to perceive, rapid in execution. Rapid change of
mental and physical condition, opposite to each other. Great
contradictions. Alert, nervous, apprehensive, rigid, trembling
patients who suffer acutely in mind or body, at the same time made
worse by drinking coffee. The superficial and erratic character of its
symptoms is most characteristic. Effects of grief and worry. Cannot
bear tobacco. Pain is small, circumscribed spots (Oxal ac). The
plague. Hiccough and hysterical vomiting.
Mind.--Changeable mood; introspective; silently brooding.
Melancholic, sad, tearful. Not communicative. Sighing and sobbing.
After shocks, grief, disappointment.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////NUX VOMICA
Poison-nut
Is the greatest of polychrests, because the bulk of its symptoms
correspond in similarity with those of the commonest and most
frequent of diseases. It is frequently the first remedy, indicated after
much dosing, establishing a sort of equilibrium of forces and
counteracting chronic effects.
Nux is pre-eminently the remedy for many of the conditions incident
to modern life. The typical Nux patient is rather thin, spare, quick,
active, nervous, and irritable. He does a good deal of mental work;
has mental strains and leads a sedentary life, found in prolonged
office work, overstudy, and close application to business, with its
cares and anxieties. This indoor life and mental strain seeks
stimulants, coffee, wine, possibly in excess; or, again, he hopes to
quiet his excitement, by indulging in the sedative effects of tobacco,
if not really a victim, to the seductive drugs, like opium, etc. These
things are associated with other indulgences; at table, he takes
preferably rich and stimulating food; wine and women play their part
to make him forget the close application of the day. Late hours are a
consequence; a thick head, dyspepsia, and irritable temper are the
next day's inheritance. Now he takes some cathartic, liver pills, or
mineral water, and soon gets into the habit of taking these things,
which still further complicate matters. Since these frailties are more
yielded to by men than women. Nux is pre-eminently a male remedy.
These conditions, produce an irritable, nervous system,
hypersensitive and over-impressionable, which Nux will do much to
soothe and calm. Especially adapted to digestive disturbances, portal
congestion, and hypochondrical states depending thereon.
Convulsions, with consciousness; worse, touch, moving. Zealousfiery temperament. Nux patients are easily chilled, avoid open air,
etc. Nux always seems to be out of tune; inharmonious spasmodic
action.
Mind.--Very irritable: sensitive to all impressions. Ugly, malicious.
Cannot bear noises, odors, light, etc. Does not want to be touched.
Time passes too slowly. Even the least ailment affects her greatly.
Disposed to reproach others. Sullen, fault-finding.
according to dr boricke ignatia vs.nux v
(IGNATIA)
Produces a marked hyperæsthesia of all the senses, and a tendency to
clonic spasms. Mentally, the emotional element is uppermost, and coordination
of function is interfered with. Hence, it is one of the chief
remedies for hysteria. It is especially adapted to the nervous
temperament-women of sensitive, easily excited nature, dark, mild
disposition, quick to perceive, rapid in execution. Rapid change of
mental and physical condition, opposite to each other. Great
contradictions. Alert, nervous, apprehensive, rigid, trembling
patients who suffer acutely in mind or body, at the same time made
worse by drinking coffee. The superficial and erratic character of its
symptoms is most characteristic. Effects of grief and worry. Cannot
bear tobacco. Pain is small, circumscribed spots (Oxal ac). The
plague. Hiccough and hysterical vomiting.
Mind.--Changeable mood; introspective; silently brooding.
Melancholic, sad, tearful. Not communicative. Sighing and sobbing.
After shocks, grief, disappointment.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////NUX VOMICA
Poison-nut
Is the greatest of polychrests, because the bulk of its symptoms
correspond in similarity with those of the commonest and most
frequent of diseases. It is frequently the first remedy, indicated after
much dosing, establishing a sort of equilibrium of forces and
counteracting chronic effects.
Nux is pre-eminently the remedy for many of the conditions incident
to modern life. The typical Nux patient is rather thin, spare, quick,
active, nervous, and irritable. He does a good deal of mental work;
has mental strains and leads a sedentary life, found in prolonged
office work, overstudy, and close application to business, with its
cares and anxieties. This indoor life and mental strain seeks
stimulants, coffee, wine, possibly in excess; or, again, he hopes to
quiet his excitement, by indulging in the sedative effects of tobacco,
if not really a victim, to the seductive drugs, like opium, etc. These
things are associated with other indulgences; at table, he takes
preferably rich and stimulating food; wine and women play their part
to make him forget the close application of the day. Late hours are a
consequence; a thick head, dyspepsia, and irritable temper are the
next day's inheritance. Now he takes some cathartic, liver pills, or
mineral water, and soon gets into the habit of taking these things,
which still further complicate matters. Since these frailties are more
yielded to by men than women. Nux is pre-eminently a male remedy.
These conditions, produce an irritable, nervous system,
hypersensitive and over-impressionable, which Nux will do much to
soothe and calm. Especially adapted to digestive disturbances, portal
congestion, and hypochondrical states depending thereon.
Convulsions, with consciousness; worse, touch, moving. Zealousfiery temperament. Nux patients are easily chilled, avoid open air,
etc. Nux always seems to be out of tune; inharmonious spasmodic
action.
Mind.--Very irritable: sensitive to all impressions. Ugly, malicious.
Cannot bear noises, odors, light, etc. Does not want to be touched.
Time passes too slowly. Even the least ailment affects her greatly.
Disposed to reproach others. Sullen, fault-finding.
dr pervaz last decade
Ignatia has painless ulcers, Nux-V has painful ulcers.
Ignatia has coldness which is overcome by external warmth, Nux-V has coldness which is not relieved by external warmth.
Ignatia is sleepless before midnight, Nux-V after mid-night.
Ignatia has CHANGING moods, Nux-V is more irascible.
Ignatia has ailments from grief, and disappointed love, where as Nux-V has ailments from anger/passion and these are aggravated in the morning.
Ignatia has appetite for sour things, aversion to wine, and Nux-V is opposite.
Ignatia is worse when NOT swallowing where as Nux V is worse when swallowing food or saliva.
Things which aggravate Ignatia and ameliorate Nux are:
Uncovering, rising from seat, deep respiration, drawing in the belly, exertion, eating sour things, lying on right side, change of posture, swallowing food....
Ignatia has coldness which is overcome by external warmth, Nux-V has coldness which is not relieved by external warmth.
Ignatia is sleepless before midnight, Nux-V after mid-night.
Ignatia has CHANGING moods, Nux-V is more irascible.
Ignatia has ailments from grief, and disappointed love, where as Nux-V has ailments from anger/passion and these are aggravated in the morning.
Ignatia has appetite for sour things, aversion to wine, and Nux-V is opposite.
Ignatia is worse when NOT swallowing where as Nux V is worse when swallowing food or saliva.
Things which aggravate Ignatia and ameliorate Nux are:
Uncovering, rising from seat, deep respiration, drawing in the belly, exertion, eating sour things, lying on right side, change of posture, swallowing food....
sameervermani last decade
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