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Asarum Europaeum

30CAsar
Asarum Europaeum · Asarabacca / Hazelwort / Wild Nard · "The Sound-Sensitivity Remedy"
HypersensitivityNoiseIntoleranceNervousDyspepsiaIrritability

A low-growing European woodland plant, first proved by Hahnemann. Its essence is one of exquisite nervous hypersensitivity — particularly to sound — producing irritability, restlessness, and a marked desire for sensory withdrawal.

THE ESSENCE
Extreme nervous hypersensitivity, especially to noise, with irritability and desire for sensory withdrawal.
Irritability, intolerance of people and noise
Peculiar sensitivity to sounds, especially musical ones
Nervous exhaustion, particularly to noise
Give when you see
Extreme sensitivity to sound/noise
Irritability with desire for sensory withdrawal
Nervous dyspepsia worse from odours, noise, motion
Useful in convalescence from prolonged illness
WORSE FROM
NoiseOdoursMotionMental overexertionAlcoholism
BETTER FROM
Quiet, sensory withdrawal
BODY SYSTEMS
Irritability, intolerance of people and noise
Hyper-responsive to minor stimuli
Hysterical states from overexertion or alcoholism
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Course through acute hypersensitive states
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Nux Vomica, Coffea
Antidotes
Camphora, Nux Vomica
Follows well
Belladonna
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