Homoeopathy — Page 257
Cicuta Virosa 257 Cicuta Virosa is good in the treatment of residual ill effects of old injuries , especially those from head injuries resulting in paralysis. Generally, Natrum Sulph and Arnica are quite useful, and after that is Opium and Plumbum. However, if convulsions or epilepsy develop after these injuries , Cicuta Virosa can treat these conditions. This is also the treatment of a squint resulting from the head injuries. However, before this, Arnica and Natrum Sulph should also be used. If due to fear, the eyes move upwards, the pupils dilate and a squint appears, then there is no better treatment for this condition than Cicuta Virosa. The skin symptoms of Cicuta Virosa are related to the nerves, such as, a feeling of irritation after shaving. The movement of the razor on the skin causes tension in the underlying nerves and the roots of the hair become hypersensitive. The nerve symptoms usually direct themselves to the overlying skin. At this stage, the treatment becomes difficult. However, if the characteristic symptoms of Cicuta Virosa are present, this particular remedy would work. Small pea-size bumps also develop over the hands and the face. The associated eczema does not itch. Thick lemon coloured scabs develop over the bumps. When a fish bone gets stuck in the throat , Silicia offers prompt relief. However if there is subsequent tightness and restlessness in the throat, Cicuta Virosa will offer relief. In Cicuta Virosa, the entire body shakes. The arms and legs feel weak; sudden jerky movements are followed by a severe weakness of the legs, which feel unstable and cannot support the body weight. The patient feels dizzy and sweats on the head during sleep. A typical eye symptom relating to Cicuta Virosa is that the person feels the words are disappearing while reading. Things look as if they are moving closer and farther alternatively. Hearing decreases. Swallowing is difficult. The throat is dry. There is tightness in the upper food passage (oesophagus or gullet). Thirst is intense. There is burning, hiccupping, presence of gas and distension of the abdomen. These are all symptoms of Cicuta Virosa. There is morning diarrhoea and the desire to keep on passing urine. The chest feels tight with a feeling of suffocation. There is difficulty in breathing and the breathing organs, like the larynx and trachea, feel tight and constricted. There is a feeling of warmth inside the chest.