Homoeopathy — Page 342
Gelsemium 342 case of Gelsemium, the urination is free and clear like water. Reduction in the severity of symptoms shows that Gelsemium was certainly the right choice. Often in Gelsemium, emotional stress and grief can induce physical illnesses. Gelsemium is known for eye troubles also, such as temporary blindness. This kind of blindness is also found in other medicines, though not as commonly as in Gelsemium. If one eye is affected, Rhus Tox will suffice. In some cases, Lachesis may also be useful. In Gelsemium, there is drooping of the eyelids, which are difficult to keep open (ptosis). If this condition becomes chronic Gelsemium will not be of much use any more. It is useful in the beginning of the condition. The vision becomes blurred. One pupil happens to be dilated and the other constricted i. e. the pupils are unequal in size. The eye becomes red and swollen. Vision is foggy or the field of vision becomes occupied with spider webs. Gelsemium is also useful to treat the neurological weakness of the eye muscles. Hands and feet become partially paralysed. The limbs quiver and feel drawn. The patient does not wish to walk for want of physical energy. Regarding the catarrhal diseases (affecting the inner linings/mucous membranes), the symptoms of Gelsemium resemble those of Natrum Mur. However, the patient of Natrum Mur is very thirsty and the patient of Gelsemium not thirsty at all. In Gelsemium the patient sneezes repeatedly. The tip of the nose becomes insensitive. Ears may also become numb over the skin surface. The skin is warm, dry and itchy. Gelsemium can prove effective immediately for these conditions. Boils form on the face and scalp. Blisters form over the nerve ends, which can be very painful and even harmful. This is called Shingles (Herpes Zoster). Gelsemium is also of significant advantage in treating this condition. I usually prescribe a combination of Ledum, Arnica and Arsenic. Natrum Mur is also useful. Generally, I prefer to suggest a combination of any three, which proves very effective i. e. by substituting one of the first three with Natrum Mur or Gelsemium as indicated. By the grace of Allah, in my experience, within these five remedies (Ledium, Arnica, Arsenic, Natrum Mur and Gelsmium), most cases of shingles come under control. Sometimes, epilepsy-like conditions can develop due to the disorder of the stomach. It is as if a flame or a flash erupts from the stomach