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ARTEMISIA VULGARIS

ARTEMISIA VULGARIS
art-vPlantUncommonPsoric
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🎯 A remedy primarily indicated for convulsive disorders, epilepsy, and spasmodic conditions, particularly in children and at puberty.
About: Artemisia Vulgaris is a specialized remedy for epilepsy and involuntary muscle twitching, especially when triggered by emotional shock or masturbation. It is unique for its association with sleepwalking and specific convulsive patterns. It is also noted for its potential toxicity to the eyes when used locally or internally.
👤 Constitution
Typically indicated for children or young girls at puberty suffering from nervous instability and convulsive tendencies.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Epilepsy without aura, especially after fright or masturbation.
Boericke
Sleepwalking with total amnesia upon waking.
Boericke
Dizziness triggered by colored light.
Boericke
Sweat that smells like garlic.
Boericke
Spasms and violent uterine contractions during menstruation.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
🧠Mind
Used for neurological disturbances including sleepwalking and epilepsy triggered by emotional stress.
Sleepwalking: gets up at night and performs tasks, with no memory of the events in the morning.
Epilepsy occurring after fright, strong emotions, or masturbation.
Petit mal seizures.
Several convulsions occurring in close succession.
🔑 Modalities
Worse from
Better from
💊 Dosage & Potency
1X to 3X
Decimal
🕒As directed
📝Said to act better when given with wine.
Primary Dosage
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
CICUTA VIROSAAbsinthiumCINA MARITIMA
📚 Sources & References
Boericke's Materia MedicaHering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraKent's Materia MedicaClarke's DictionaryAllen's KeynotesPhatak's Concise MM

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