Homoeopathy — Page 582
Pulsatilla 582 In Pulsatilla, the patient does not feel thirsty ; however, drinking cold water soothes the patient. The patient likes to eat cold food. The stomach problems aggravate in the morning and the mental anguish in the evening. Usually fits of depression and sadness begin in the evening. The evening time is hard on these patients. A cold breeze and light movement comfort the patient. The discomfort increases on entering a heated room. The feeling of cold inside becomes more pronounced by going into a heated place. This is very strange but interesting to note that apparently the patient’s body is warm but deep inside the patient feels very cold, and on entering a heated room, the feeling of cold further aggravates. Sulphur acts as an antidote to Pulsatilla. Other than the symptoms of a burning sensation in the hands and feet, the symptoms of Pulsatilla are dissimilar to those of Sulphur. Over treatment with Sulphur should be treated with Pulsatilla and the overdose of Pulsatilla should be treated with Sulphur. For psoriasis appearing in the form of circular sunken brown specks, Pulsatilla is very effective. In Pulsatilla, the veins may become distended and engorged with blood, over any part of the body. The blood may also clot inside. A spider web of small veins is formed, which may become inflamed (phlebitis). Usually, this problem appears in the calves of the legs during pregnancy. The subject of varicose veins has already been discussed under Aesculus. If, in addition to the above symptoms, a patient also has the tendency to develop varicose ulcers, then Pulsatilla will prove to be very effective. Pulsatilla is also very effective in the treatment of catarrhal diseases. Pulsatilla cures chronic catarrh and diseases of the inner linings. Chronic catarrh usually involves the chest producing thick phlegm. The treatment with appropriate remedies can cure this problem fast, by the grace of Allah. Since the catarrhal diseases resemble each other very closely, it is very difficult to differentiate between them. If the nose becomes blocked , one immediately thinks of treatment with Pulsatilla. However, several other remedies also, have this symptom, as already detailed in different chapters of this book. Despite the blockage of the nasal passage, the nasal discharge continues to some extent. Nux Vomica and Coccus are also useful for