IJFIRH - 2025, Volume - III, Issue - I [January - March 2025]

e-ISSN No- 3048-6270

Published by Homoeopathic Chronicles

SULPHURICUM GROUP AND ITS INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER SULPHUR-BASED REMEDIES

Bainu Sharma1, Daianylla Kharkongor2, Naga Sai Kiran2

1 Professor, PG Guide, Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital

2PG Scholar MD HOM Part II Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital

Article Received: 7 January 2024 - Accepted: 2 March 2025 - Article published online: 10 March 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59939/3048-6270.2025.v3.i1.5

ABSTRACT

Sulphuricum remedies, derived from the element Sulphur, play a significant role in Homoeopathic practice due to their deep and multifaceted therapeutic effects. They are used to address a wide range of physical, emotional, and mental health conditions. Sulphur interacts with various other Homoeopathic elements, particularly those in the Sulphur-based group, such as Baryta Sulphuricum, Acidum sulphuricum, Ammonium Sulphuricum, Arsenicum Sulphuratum Flavum, Aurum Sulphuricum, Cadmium Sulphuricum, Calcarea Sulphuricum, Kalium Sulphuricum, Magnesium Sulphuricum, Natrium Sulphuricum, Ferrum Sulphuricum, Niccolum Sulphuricum, Cuprum Sulphuricum and Zincum Sulphuricum. Each of these remedies interacts with Sulphur in unique ways, either complementing, enhancing, or modifying their effects based on the constitution and pathology of the patient. This article explores the behaviour of Sulphur and its relationships with these specific Sulphur-based remedies, providing valuable insights for clinical practice.

KEYWORDS

Sulphuricum, Sulphur, Homoeopathy, Elemental interactions, Sulphur-based remedies, Materia Medica.

INTRODUCTION

Sulphur is one of the most well-known and widely used Homoeopathic remedies, recognized for its ability to treat chronic & long-standing diseases. Sulphur is a remedy that has a physical and metaphysical influence on the body, affecting various organs and systems with its warmth, dryness, and detoxifying properties. When Sulphur interacts with other remedies, particularly those in the Sulphur-based group, it can either potentiate or modify the therapeutic effects based on the elemental qualities of each remedy. Let us explore the interactions between Sulphur and its various Sulphur-based counterparts, highlighting their complementary and distinct roles in Homoeopathic treatment.

SULPHUR

Sulphur is a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16. It is the tenth most abundant element in the universe and the fifth most common on Earth. Historically, sulphur is also known as "brimstone," linked to the biblical imagery of Hell, often described as smelling of sulphur, particularly in "fire-and-brimstone" sermons about eternal damnation. Sulphur is one of the greatest of “polychrest”-is Hahnemann’s Prince of “antipsorics”

APPEARANCE

Dirty, shrivelled, red-faced people, delicate, thin skin, blushing on the slightest occasion always red and dirty looking no matter how much he washes it, lean, lank, hungry, dyspeptic fellow with stoop shoulders.Sulphur produces a state of untidiness and uncleanliness, a state of " don't care how things go" and selfishness.

There are two types of sulphur. One is untidy, dirty and disorderly, the other is tidy, clean and polished. Someone can be very tidy and orderly at work, and very messy at home.

Hering called the Sulphur patient “the ragged philosopher”. The sulphur scholar, the inventor, works day and night; he has long, uncut hair and dirty face. old inventors work and work and fail. He become a false philosopher and more he goes in this state the more he is disappointed because the world does not consider him the greatest man on earth.

The main theme of Sulphur is Ego. They are very concerned about how they are perceived by others, especially in terms of their appearance, talents and overall success. When they are criticized or feel humiliated, their pride is deeply wounded and they are motivated to regain their sense of self-worth by proving themselves. This manifests as a desire to appear perfect, whether in their relationships, their work, or their appearance. They may put in great effort to be recognized for their knowledge, talent, and abilities, but when they feel they are not acknowledged, they experience a sense of disgrace. These individuals are often curious and seek knowledge, because they feel insulted or inferior when they don’t know something. To protect their ego and avoid feelings of inadequacy, they may theorize or make up information to cover up their gaps in knowledge. On the one hand, there is a deep inner drive to succeed, make money, and be respected. However, if they feel defeated or exhausted by their struggles, they can fall into a state of indolence—where they no longer put in the effort to improve their situation, leading to a feeling of contentment with their perceived failures. This state can lead to a sense of complacency, reflected in the symptom of "old rags are as fine as silk," which signifies a lack of drive or motivation. Sulphur individuals are especially sensitive to being scorned, insulted, or criticized. Despite their preoccupation with their ego and personal image, Sulphur individuals are often caring and generous. They feel it is important to maintain good relationships with others and will go to great lengths to support and assist those around them, seeking to be seen as helpful, capable, and worthy of admiration.

The theme of grace and beauty is represented in the rubrics: ‘delusion he is disgraced ‘delusion old rags are beautiful ‘disgust’ and aversion to bathing.

BARYTA SULPHURICUM

Sulphur main feeling is that are very concerned about how they are perceived by others especially in terms of their appearance, talents and overall success. This manifests as a desire to appear perfect, whether in their personal relationships, their work, or their appearance. Sulphur individual is especially sensitive to being scorned, insulted, or criticized.

Baryta think they will be laughed at because they can’t do anything properly. They feel small and useless they feel that they are capable of very little. They try to avoid having to do any task because they feel that they can’t do it anyway. Fear of being laughed at, so they hide themselves from others and avoid company especially of strangers. Baryta shows his incesurity by his great shyness.

A Baryta Sulphuricum person feels insulted or scorned by those they depend on, especially when they are vulnerable. When they feel better, they become self-reliant, hardworking, and value respect, often rising to high positions. However, in new situations with unfamiliar people, they fear being alone and worry others will laugh at them. This makes it hard to form close friendships, and they may feel neglected, cry, or brood. Their memory can be weak, and they lose interest in work. In relationships, they feel ridiculed by their partner, becoming insecure and overly dependent, letting the partner make all the decisions. At first, the partner may like this, but it eventually becomes irritating. When the partner shows frustration, they don’t resist, and the partner may laugh at them, reinforcing their belief of worthlessness. They also feel unattractive, fearing others will laugh at their appearance.

CLINICAL

Weakness, Emaciation, Dementia, Dwarfishness, swelling of glands, Cancer of the glands, Tonsils swollen and inflamed, Arterioslecrosis, Varicose veins

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Mind- delusions- laughed at and mocked at; being

Dependent of others, desire to be

Desires full of desires, more than she needs

Fear- conversation of

Timidity, public; about appearing in

Generals- Flabby feeling- hard parts in

SULPHURICUM ACIDUM

An Acid represents hurriedness that is often accompanied by exhaustion. They are extroverts and talk easily and openly lively, vivacious mood. Their sexual desire is high. Tendency to be perfectionist, they have a great desire to have everything 'just go'. They can also be aggressive behind the aggression of Acidum lies one very strong desire which is the desire to become one with everything and everyone. There is also a feeling of isolation of being separated from loved ones. Sulphur represents the need for effort to be recognised, to appear good, to earn a position of respect, inability to handle their emotions(relationship).

A key feature of Sulphuricum Acidum is hurried while eating, movements, walking, writing and occupation, and cannot do things fast enough. But behind this hurry, there is a constant anxiety to finish one's work as possible hurriedness is much more in occupation than in other things. It is anxiety about completing his work and getting things done, anxiety is more in the morning and better in the evening when work is over. Impatient, angry when things move so slowly, irritable over the slightest cause.

In a relationship- feels like they need to put a lot of effort into making their relationship work. They think constantly about improving their love life, even when they're working. Because of this, them hasty and hurried in action, try to do too many things at once. They may also seek recognition or success at work to make up for the unhappiness in their relationship. Over time, this can lead to feelings of sadness or depression, which they might try to hide with drinking.

Sadness- Constant crying or weeping. No one does anything to please him. Disgust of life- dislikes conversation, Unwilling to answer questions not from obstinacy, but inaptness – says yes or no with difficulty.

CLINICAL

Debility of digestive tract giving a very relaxed feeling in stomach with craving for stimulants, Lead poisoning, Gangrene following mechanical injuries, Ulcers, Writer's cramp.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Ailments from- Job; having lost his

Alcoholism- remove the habit of drinking to

Awkward- haste from

Computers, love for

Delusions- confused as if, smoke in head caused confusion

Delusions- trembling, he was trembling, without trembling but

Hurry- movements in, fast enough; cannot do things

Generals- allergic constitution- chemical hypersensitivity

Generals- complaints- appearing, gradually- disappearing and suddenly

Generals- Convalescence; ailments during- hepatitis after; after alcoholic hepatitis

Generals- diabetes mellitus, accompanied by, skin; itching of the

Generals- food and drinks- water- aversion, liquor or brandy is added, unless

Generals- hand on the part; laying one’s amel. Hand near part amel

AMMONIUM SULPHURICUM

The ammonium theme is rancour. Rancour has two sides first is anger, aggression or hate, second is suppressed anger with grudge. There is also disappointment followed by bitterness and gloom. The disappointment is caused by too much idealism, the idealised picture of the world is totally out of proportion with reality. Sulphur represents the need for effort to be recognised, to appear good, to earn a position of respect, inability to handle their emotions(relationship)

Ammonium Sulphuricum often experiences a gap between their idealistic views of love and relationships and the reality they face. They may feel resentful towards their partner for not providing enough love, seeing them as cold and reserved, and often respond by acting similarly—hiding their own vulnerability and emotional needs. The frustration arises from unrealistic expectations, leading to disappointment, bitterness, and withdrawal. They may choose emotionally distant partners, mirroring the lack of love they experienced in their upbringing, or they may avoid relationships altogether, believing that love isn't attainable. This emotional disconnect often results in loneliness, dissatisfaction, and stagnation in relationships, with partners either leaving or becoming emotionally distant. The dream of being lost in a building without an exit symbolizes their feelings of confusion and entrapment in unfulfilling relationships.

CLINICAL

Discharge acrid thick yellow, Sinusitis, Varicose veins with ulcerations, Sciatica, Heart complaint, Stomach complaint, The skin and mucous membranes might be fiery red and burning.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Mind- Censorious, remarks, making nasty

Embittered

Hatred- Husband of

Irritability, loved ones to

Extremities- Contraction of muscles and tendons, joints

Skin- Ulcers, Varicose

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

CALCAREA SULPHURICUM

Calcium people constantly worry about what others think of them and fear being criticized or not good enough. Their insecurities make them compare themselves to others, fearing disapproval, and they often fear loss, illness, or the future. To protect themselves, they withdraw and hide in their shell. Sulphur represents the need for effort to be recognised, to appear good, and to earn a position of respect.

The main feeling of Calcarea Sulphuricum is not being appreciated, particularly in a place where they seek security, such as from their parents. They constantly try to gain appreciation but feel suppressed and unvalued. Although they feel pushed down, they cannot react with anger or indifference like Sulphur would, because they depend on these people for security. The most they can do is complain and quarrel, lamenting their lack of appreciation. They try to earn respect through their work, manners, and appearance. This remedy often applies to individuals who feel unappreciated, especially in comparison to others, leading to jealousy. They depend on others and are afraid of being abandoned, showing timidity and fear, especially at night. This can be seen in a child, such as the second or third in a family, who is overshadowed by the others. They complain to gain attention, but when others dismiss their feelings, they develop hatred and become quarrelsome or obstinate. This desire for love, attention, and approval is common in calc-s. In one example, a child is jealous of a sibling because they get all the family's attention and material things, such as jewellery and clothes. Another example shows a child who feels unappreciated, like a step-child, particularly when a new sibling is born. The older child feels neglected and jealous, but unlike other children, the calc-s child cannot get over this feeling of being ignored. A history of sibling rivalry is often seen in people needing Calcarea sulphuric.

CLINICAL

Torpid glandular swellings, cystic tumours, fibroids, abscesses, Dry eczema, ulcers; pus is thick, yellow, lumpy, bloody malignant, Fistula, Burns and scalds after suppuration, Malignant growth after ulceration has set in. Anus, abscess near. Boils. Buboes. Burns. Carbuncles. Chilblains. Cornea, ulceration of. Cough. Crusta lactea. Cysts. Dropsy. Dysentery. Eczema. Fistula. Glandular swellings. Gonorrhoea. Haemorrhages. Injuries, effects of. Pneumonia. Polypi. Scarlatina. Spermatorrhoea. Syphilis. Tonsillitis. Tumours.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Absorbed- misfortune, imagines

Delusions- misfortune, inconsolable over imagined misfortune

Hatred- persons, agree with him, who do not

Lamenting- appreciated because he is not

Sitting- inclination to sit- meditated and misfortunes; over imaginary

Walking- desire for; gone; but as soon as she sets out for a walk the desire is

Generals- abscess- abort remedies to

Generals- fistulae, abscess, fistulous

MAGNESIUM SULPHURICUM

Magnesium types tend to avoid conflict and aggression, valuing peace and fearing loss or abandonment. Sulphur individuals, on the other hand, crave recognition, beauty, and admiration, emotionally troubled.

Magnesium Sulphuricum feels like they have to put in a lot of effort to get the support and attention they need, like doing things for others to be accepted. They may feel that their worth depends on how much they can do for others.

A unique symptom of Magnesium Sulphuricum is the dream of being badly dressed for a party, where they feel like they must look perfect to avoid rejection. This reflects a fear of being forsaken, much like a girl who feels neglected because her parents focus on her sick or handicapped sibling. She believes she must do a lot to earn their love. Magnesium Sulphuricum are often organized and care a lot about their appearance, fearing rejection if they don't look good. They are overly anxious about their health, often seeking doctors for minor issues, but are otherwise independent, efficient, and conscientious.

Magnesium Sulphuricum people are afraid of getting angry because they fear losing their loved ones. They hide their anger, but by holding it in, they start to lose connection with their partner. The built-up irritation creates distance between them. They begin to see their partner as always angry or trying to make life difficult. In some cases, they feel they must show aggression to their partner to keep them from leaving. They believe they need to stand their ground and control their partner to avoid them seeking someone else. This leads to jealousy and the need to prove their worth to the partner.

CLINICAL

Warts large soft, Greenish urine with red sediment, Diarrhoea with diuresis, Thick leucorrhea as thick as menses, Cough. Diabetes. Dysentery. Dysmenorrhoea. Enuresis. Epithelioma. Eyes, pains in. Hernia. Intermenstrual haemorrhage. Lumbago. Menorrhagia. Neuralgia. Toothache.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Ailments from- neglected being, father; by one’s

Cares, full of- others, about

Delusions- disgraced, she is

Fear- happen, something will, unpleasant; something

Violence- aversion to

Dreams- forsaken; being- father on a journey; he could not accompany his

Generals- food and drinks- Cauliflower, desire

KALIUM SULPHURICUM

Kalium individuals are conscientious, reliable, and guided by strong principles, valuing routine and control. They excel in practical tasks and are optimistic, family-oriented, and dedicated to supporting loved ones. Although reserved, they work hard to care for those they love. Sulphur individuals, on the other hand, crave recognition, beauty, and admiration, emotionally troubled.

The main feeling of a Kalium Sulphuricum person is being disgraced or insulted by their family or group they rely on for support, constantly striving for their esteem and respect. They are hardworking, helpful, and caring but also feel anger because of how they’re treated. This leads to discouragement, insecurity, and fear, making them sensitive and easily offended. Over time, they may become averse to business, lazy and indifferent. They are deeply committed to their loved ones, often sacrificing their well-being to care for others, finding fulfilment in making them happy. Though not easily angered, they are irritated by others' failure to care for their loved ones.

CLINICAL

Dandruff, Discharge are profuse and deep yellow thin or sticky, Cancer; epithelial, injury, Ophthalmia neonatorum, Eustachian deafness, Gonorrhoea, Bronchitis, Asthma, Rheumatism, Arthritic nodes, Jaundice, Psoriasis, Nettle rash, Eczema, Intertrigo

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Affability

Anal fixation

Anxiety- pains, from the- heart; in the region od

Brotherhood; sensation of a

Cares, full of – relatives about

Checking- twice or more; must check

Cleanness, mania for

Delusions- fall; something would; him on

Delusions- people- behind him, someone is, walking when

Impatience- talk of others, during

Loquacity, jesting with

Order, desire for

Rest, cannot rest when things are not in the proper place

Head- dandruff, yellow

Generals- discharges, yellow, serous

Generals- fatty degeneration, glands

NATRIUM SULPHURICUM

Natrium individuals carry a heavy sense of grief and loss, often feeling stuck in the past and unable to find happiness. Sulphur individuals, on the other hand, crave admiration and beauty but are emotionally troubled, facing insecurities and challenges in relationships.

Its main feeling is "I must gain appreciation or be valued by others." People with this energy work hard to gain recognition and can be industrious, responsible, helpful, and dependable. However, they may also feel dominated or taken advantage of in relationships, and despite their internal resentment, they stay in these relationships due to their dependence on them. This makes them feel unworthy, which can lead to irritability, anger, guilt, and hurt pride.

When a relationship doesn't work out, Nat-s people become deeply sad and melancholic, often keeping these feelings inside. This sadness can lead to suicidal thoughts, and they fear acting on these impulses. They feel weak-willed and must use all their strength to control themselves. This results in anxiety, timidity, and a lack of self-confidence. Nat-s people often feel like nothing works out and can become quarrelsome.

CLINICAL

Mental troubles arising from a fall or other injuries to the head, Epilepsy or petit mal, after head injuries, Meningitis, Acid dyspepsia, Hepatitis, Jaundice after anger, Diabetes, Asthma, Sciatica on rising from sitting or turning in bed, Toothache > holding cold water, Wart-like red lumps all over the body, Gonorrhoea, Condylomata

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Absorbed, business matters in

Ailments from- injuries, accidents; mental symptoms from

Estranged – wife, from his

Grief, diabetes with

Injuring himself, shooting himself from satiety; must use self-control to prevent

Sadness- music agg, lively music

Generals- Convalescence; ailments during- injuries after

Generals- diabetes mellitus, accompanied by respiration, asthmatic

FERRUM SULPHURICUM

Ferrum represents those who feel the need to defend themselves and their values, often feeling pressure in relationships, fighting to make things work their way, and experiencing strong anger and guilt when they can't live up to their own or others' expectations. They are stubborn, and resilient, and often feel like they are in a constant battle to protect themselves and their families. Sulphur, on the other hand, is about people who feel scorned, humiliated, and insulted. Their main struggle is to gain respect and honour, and they fight to prove their worth, often feeling that if they fail, they will face embarrassment. They are sensitive to criticism and are driven to appear good to others, but sometimes they are indifferent or neglect their appearance when they feel defeated.

The theme of Ferrum Sulphuricum revolves around the struggle to stand firm in relationships and defend one's emotional needs. Individuals with this remedy feel pressure to make their relationships work according to their standards, often feeling alone in their efforts. They may become irritable and frustrated when their partner doesn’t contribute equally or share in emotional or domestic responsibilities. Their strong desire for mutual understanding and communication can lead to tension when their partner is less responsive. This constant pressure and unmet expectations often create relationship conflicts, jealousy, and emotional turmoil.

CLINICAL

Aphthae. Bulimy. Cardialgia. Chorea. Constipation. Diarrhoea. Eczema. Gall-bladder, pain in. Gastritis. Gonorrhoea. Haemorrhages. Headache. Helminthiasis. Menorrhagia. Nettlerash. Scrofula. Spasms. Toothache. Worms.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Bulimia

Irritability- loved ones, to

Extremities- contraction of muscles and tendons- wrists

Generals- food and drinks- shellfish agg

Generals- food and drinks- Tomatoes, desire

Generals – hypotension

NICCOLUM SULPHURICUM

Niccolum shares qualities like egotism and superiority. He feels superior to others and believes he must protect them, like a policeman. Their behaviour is neat, proper, and controlled because they feel they must manage their emotions. They keep a distance and appear cold and rational, with reason controlling emotions. They suppress emotions, especially aggression and sexuality, showing only "decent" emotions like love. Over time, they lose touch with their emotions, which can unexpectedly surface, leaving them confused and unsure of how to react Sulphur individuals, on the other hand, crave recognition, beauty, and admiration, emotionally troubled, and jealous.

Niccolum sulphuricum is very restrained in love. They struggle to admit feelings of love and passion, often finding discussions about love trivial. If they do fall in love, it tends to be a cool and technical affair. They may suppress their feelings, possibly due to past teasing, and avoid falling in love. They want space and encouragement to express themselves but may suppress their feelings or feel suppressed by their partner. If their partner falls in love with someone else, they feel jealous but quickly suppress it. They prefer harmony and avoid strong emotions, even choosing clothes that don’t suit them emotionally, as they focus on technical choices instead of emotional harmony.

CLINICAL

Headache. Neuralgia, periodic.

Rubric interface:

Antagonism with herself

Contradictory- speech; intentions are contradictory to

Intelligent- weakness; with muscles

Restlessness, weakness during

Perspiration- single parts- touching each other; parts

Generals- food and drinks- Pepper, aversion 

Generals- food and drinks- vegetables- aversion, cooked

ARSENICUM SULPHURATUM FLAVUM

When Arsenic and Sulphur are combined, they create a complex personality driven by both fear and pride. The person feels deeply anxious, and constantly worried about losing what they have, whether it's health, money, or relationships (Arsenic). At the same time, they are sensitive to criticism and have a strong desire for recognition and success, often feeling scorned or humiliated if they don’t measure up (Sulphur). This leads to a person who is both cautious and compulsive in trying to control their environment, while also striving to prove their worth to others. They may be dependent on others, but at the same time, fear being taken advantage of. They constantly seek security, but also long for validation, making them anxious, restless, and sometimes defeated when things don't go as planned.

Ars Sulph Flav- a lot of anxieties and fears

Emotions blocked- insecure and closed up

Anxiety of conscience- More in the evening and night

Touchy, hasty, and restless, they are very sensitive towards criticism by others and are easily offended

Inner isolation- indifference

Very critical of his friends

Over Conscientious about small matters.

Inclined to take matters seriously

Fastidious

CLINICAL

Leucoderma, Dropsy, Anaemia, Gonorrhoea, Autoimmune disease

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Mind-

Anxiety, faintness, after faintness; anxiety

Anxiety, Torturing

Anxiety, swoon after

Censorious, friends, with dearest

Conversation, aversion to

Delusions- dancing, he were dancing

Delusions- Flying, must fly as if he

Desires- full of desires more than she needs

Fear—fit, of having a, fainting after

Fear- solitude of

Hurry- always in a

Insanity, rage

Laughing- alternating with, lamenting

Malicious- alternating with loquacity

Generals- food and drinks, fruits, desire, sour

Generals- pain, externally, burning.

Generals- reaction lack of, suppression after, eruptions

CUPRUM SULPHURICUM

Sulphur individuals are deeply concerned about how others perceive them, especially regarding their appearance, talents, and success. They strive to appear perfect in relationships, work, and looks and are sensitive to being scorned, insulted, or criticized, with ego being a central theme.

Cuprum Sulphuricum individuals feel under attack and react quickly to threats, sometimes believing they are a high-ranking officer or general, reflecting their connection to power and war. They can be egotistical, enjoy imitating or mocking others, and act as entertainers. They experience constant tension, both mentally and physically, always trying to meet others' needs, often leading to violent calf cramps. Cuprum is rigid, follows rules strictly, and expects others to do the same, pointing out when they don't, often tattling. Ambitious and persistent, they sometimes work fanatically. They dislike being watched or touched, feel judged, and can become easily insulted. If overwhelmed, they may react with anger, shouting, kicking, punching, or breaking things.

CLINICAL

Alopecia. Diarrhoea. Dysentery. Eyes, granular lids; catarrhal and purulent conjunctivitis. Itch. Syphilis. Trachoma.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Mania- eyes, wild look, with

Speech- distorted

Cursing

Sleep- sleepiness, accompanied by. Abdominal complaints

Generals- cancerous affections- sarcoma, inoperable

ZINCUM SULPHURICUM

Sulphur individuals are deeply concerned about how others perceive them, especially regarding their appearance, talents, and success. They strive to appear perfect in relationships, work, and looks and are sensitive to being scorned, insulted, or criticized, with ego being a central theme.

Zincum Sulphuricum individuals experience a constant fear of being attacked, leading to nervous system excitement, twitching, or restless leg movements, and feeling as though someone is pursuing them. They suppress emotions, causing issues like convulsions, sleepwalking, or trembling from suppressed anger. After restlessness, they experience extreme fatigue, and confusion, and sometimes slip into a coma. They focus on intellectual achievement, often suppressing emotions, which causes anxiety, especially around exams. Their upbringing emphasizes academic success, sometimes enforced by a strict father, leading to feelings of guilt and dreams of being pursued by the police. Their emotional side is underdeveloped, appearing cold, with restlessness in the legs and feet, especially at night or during menstruation. They also fear thieves, the dark, and horror.

CLINICAL

Convulsions. Cornea, opacity of. Dysentery. Granular lids. Headache. Heartburn. Laughter, involuntary. Metrorrhagia. Å’sophagus, stricture of. Prurigo. Tongue, paralysis of.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Coma- eyes, insensibility of eyes with

Late- too late; always

Head- anoxia, cerebral

Head- inflammation, meninges, acute

Generals- convulsions, eruptions, suppressed eruptions after

Generals- locomotor ataxia- incipient

CADMIUM  SULPHURICUM

Cadmium Sulphuricum essence is about reproducing success to hold on to love. They feel that to be loved, especially by their partner, they must maintain their success, no matter what opposition they face. If they don't succeed, they fear being abandoned by someone else. They rely on old, trusted methods to continue their artistic or scientific career, believing only successful people are loved. If love is withdrawn, they might focus even more on their success, seeking praise and escaping marital troubles by immersing themselves in work. However, they fear newcomers might surpass them. In extreme cases, they might even falsify data to maintain success. They feel powerless in front of their partner or authority figures and become jealous if their partner interacts with others. They might stay in the relationship because they lack the strength to leave. Alternatively, they may choose a weak partner, so they can dominate and compare their success with the partner's lack of achievement. Their relationships tend to be dramatic, as they struggle to fully surrender to love, often creating drama to keep the relationship alive. This extends to their clothing style, which, although fashionable, may be exaggerated or mismatched. Over time, if they face criticism, especially about their appearance or creativity, they may give up, neglecting their looks and work.

CLINICAL

Apoplexy. Boils. Chilblains. Cholera infantum. Corneal opacity. Cancer of stomach, Eyes, affections of. Facial paralysis. Indigestion. Meningitis. Nasal polypus. Ozoena. Yellow fever.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Anxiety, Company; when in

Excitement, cough during

Fear, sleep, go to sleep, fear to

Fear- solitude of

Restlessness- light-sun; of the agg

Smiling, sleep in

Unconsciousness- from cough; during; between attacks of

Dreams- Running, someone after

Skin- formication, paralyzed parts in

Skin- Goose flesh, drinking agg, after

Generals- Convalescence; ailments during- radiation therapy after

AURUM SULPHURICUM

Aurum feels very responsible for the tasks they have taken on because if he does not achieve them, he gets the feeling of failure, guilt and despair of salvation. This can make him suicidal. Sulphur's main feeling is that are very concerned about how they are perceived by others, especially in terms of their appearance, talents and overall success. This manifests as a desire to appear perfect, whether in their relationships, their work, or their appearance.

The theme of Aurum Sulphuricum revolves around a sense of deep responsibility and a desire to maintain love and harmony in relationships, particularly with a partner. Individuals with this theme often take on a leadership role, both in their personal and professional lives, striving to create a harmonious environment. However, their dedication to preserving this atmosphere can sometimes come at the expense of their relationships, leading to neglect and the loss of love. They are highly protective of their partner and may feel devastated if the relationship ends, struggling with feelings of abandonment and deep emotional hurt. When let down, they may withdraw, neglect their well-being, and experience depression or even suicidal thoughts.

CLINICAL

Enuresis. Goitre, Head, nodding off. Impotence. Jaundice. Mammae, affections of. Nightmare. Nose, swelling of. Paralysis agitans. Pruritus vulvae. Staggering.

RUBRIC INTERFACE

Ailments from grief

Ailments from, rejected being

Ambition, increased, fame for

Anger- mistakes, about his

Brooding, corner; brooding or moping in a

Delusion- unfit, world; he is unfit for the

Fear- failure of, plans to avoid; making

Chest- palpitation of heart.

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