TARANTISM - A WAY TO STUDY PERSONALITY

Merlin Liza James1 Srinath C Rao2

1 PG Scholar, Department of Materia Medica, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575018

2 Professor, Department Of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575018

 

ABSTRACT

Tarantula Hispanica, also known as Lycosa Tarentula or the European wolf spider, holds a significant place in homoeopathy due to its diverse therapeutic properties. Belonging to the spider family, its action on the nervous system, skin, and genitourinary system is well-addressed. What sets Tarentula apart are its characteristic traits of malingering, cunningness, and mischievousness, alongside unique symptoms ameliorated by dancing and music.

Each mind symptom is subjected to in-depth analysis, shedding insight on why these manifestations are characteristic of this remedy. Comparative analysis with other drugs enriches the understanding of Tarentula's. Furthermore, the article explores the physical features of Tarentula and how they manifest in clinical settings, providing practitioners the clue for effective prescribing. This article aims to provide homoeopaths with a comprehensive understanding of this remarkable remedy in practice.

KEY WORDS

Tarantism, mischievousness/ malingering/ ungrateful, cunning, hurriedness and impulsiveness, industrious/ busy/ high energy, restlessness, hysteria / mania, Love for music, dance &painting, Lasciviousness, shamelessness, Huntington’s chorea.

INTRODUCTION

In Greek mythology, Arachne, a skilled weaver from Lydia, challenged Athena and was turned into a spider by the gods. This led to the term "arachnid" being coined.[1] Among Hahnemann's special preparations, notable remedies include Mercurium vivus, Mercurius solubilis, Hepar sulphuris calcareum, Causticum, Kali carbonicum, Calcara carbonica, Carbo animalis, Elaps corallinus, Mygale, Tarentula cubensis, and Tarentula Hispanica, also known as Lycosa Tarentula or the Spanish spider. These spiders have stout bodies, measuring 3.8-5.1 cm long, with greyish-brown upper surfaces and deep saffron yellow undersides adorned with transverse black bands. They belong to the Arachnida class, Araneidae order, and Lycosidae family, and are found in South America and southern Europe.[1,2,3]

REPARATIONS IN DETAIL BY DR HAHNEMANN [2]]

Part used for the preparation: the entire spider.

        a) Tincture:  Drug strength 1/10

Tarentula Hispanica    1 part

Purified water              3 parts

Glycerine                     2 parts

Strong Alcohol             5 parts

To take 10 parts of tincture

b) Dilution: 2x to contain one part tincture, parts purified water, five parts alcohol; 3x and higher with dispensing alcohol.

c) medication: 3x and higher.

  CAUTION: Poisonous, not to be prescribed below 3x.

Prover: Dr. Nunez