Homoeopathy — Page 243
Chamomilla 243 The Chamomilla symptoms worsen at about 9 a. m. , like Natrum Mur and sometimes at 9 p. m. also. The patient hears noises in the ears like firecrackers going off. The ear is very sensitive to wind draft, aggravating the symptoms. Otherwise, the patient likes open air but keeps the ears covered. People who use a scarf either feel very cold or dislike the air, but the patient of Chamomilla is different, he merely protects the ears but not the face. Chamomilla is the best remedy for an angry type of person who has a sore throat , associated with spasms and inflammation. The Chamomilla patient feels awfully thirsty. Sleeplessness due to Coffee, in general responds very well to Nux Vomica but to dispel all the side effects of Coffee, Chamomilla is more effective. Similarly, the ill effects of Chamomilla can be neutralised by Coffee. Chamomilla is mentioned to be a good treatment when a person develops gas smelling like rotten eggs and belches out the same odour. In allopathy, doctors use morphine as analgesic, especially during a heart attack. Morphine may cause severe vomiting which can be usefully treated by Chamomilla. In Chamomilla, the abdominal pain bends the patient over, as in Colocynth. The pain is unbearable, located at the umbilicus and the liver area. After a furious fit, the patient develops a colicky pain in the abdomen. The belching is malodorous. The patient dislikes anything hot. The tongue is yellowish and the taste is bitter. Vomiting also tastes bitter. The abdomen feels very heavy. All these are the symptoms of Chamomilla. Some women pass blood clots during their menstrual period. It looks as if the inner lining of the uterus is being shredded and peeled off. This particular condition is closely related to Chamomilla. A Chamomilla patient will develop convulsions during pregnancy and at the time of childbirth. Chamomilla should also be remembered for the treatment of excessive bleeding after childbirth. Often, this alone may control the post-partum haemorrhage. Some lactating women may develop cramps of some part of the body. In particular, if this spasm is that of the legs or the neck, a dose or two of Chamomilla will provide relief. In fact, Chamomilla will prove to be beneficial for