Homoeopathy — Page 649
Staphysagria 649 STAPHYSAGRIA (Stavesacre) Staphysagria is prepared from the seeds of a plant that resembles the grape vine, bearing violet or blue-coloured flowers. Since ancient times, the fruit of this plant has been used in the treatment of many diseases. Besides being employed in inducing vomiting, it was used externally as local treatment for the itch, killing head lice and on the warts. The homoeopathic form prepared from the plant seeds is called Staphysagria. Staphysagria is a very important remedy related deeply to the functioning of the nerves. Once the patient is identified, otherwise untreatable diseases can be easily controlled. The Staphysagria patient is of a very sensitive but affable nature. Some sensitive types of patients cannot control their anger and jump onto opponent right away while others can control their anger. Some women of delicate nature, while outraged, become mute and do not say a word. They suppress their anger out of their good nature, but later on develop a headache and severe mental anguish. They remain extremely sad for a few days. The physical illnesses resulting from suppression of their emotions may become permanent. They suffer from periodic bouts of headache and stomachache or similar illnesses, the reflection of their suppressed inner state. Staphysagria is the best treatment for any sickness resulting from suppression of anger, torment and humiliation. Sepia is more effective in the treatment of depression resulting from the ill treatment from near relatives. Staphysagria patients are of very sensitive nature. A mere light touch on a tiny wound can throw them into a convulsion, which is the natural result of hypersensitivity to nerves. Their haemorrhoids are also very painful as well as their minor ailments. Being highly strung, they over-react to every little problem. People around them consider them as feigning sickness. These remarks make their condition worse and they start having fainting attacks. Such women must be treated with Staphysagria. Their other symptoms include complete silence, sleeplessness, being tired, and mental depression, lack of comprehension, forgetfulness and