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Duboisinum

Duboisia Myoporoides
Dub.PlantRarePsoraKent only

Exclusively Documented in Kent

This remedy is documented exclusively in Kent. It does not appear in other classical references in this encyclopedia.

🎯 It acts profoundly upon the nervous system, with a highly specific affinity for the ocular muscles and the ciliary apparatus of the eye.
About: Duboisinum is a lesser-known botanical remedy closely related to the nightshade family, derived from the corkwood tree. In classical homeopathy, its primary renown lies in its specific action on the eyes, particularly in addressing paralysis of the ciliary muscles. Though limited in its overall repertorial scope, it serves as a valuable targeted remedy for specific neurological and ophthalmological complaints.
👤 Constitution
Individuals experiencing specific focal disturbances of the eyes and nervous system rather than a deeply ingrained systemic constitutional state.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Paralysis of the ciliary muscles of the eye, leading to a loss of accommodation.
Kent
Disturbances of vision characterized by an inability to focus properly on close objects.
Kent
Marked weakness and lack of tone in the intraocular muscular structures.
Kent
Blurred vision stemming directly from ciliary muscle dysfunction.
Kent
Impaired pupillary response associated with internal ocular muscle paresis.
Kent
A general sense of nervous strain accompanying visual fatigue.
Kent
Eyestrain resulting from weakened accommodation.
Kent
Difficulty performing fine or close-up visual tasks due to muscular failure.
Kent
Sensations of heaviness or tiredness localized around the orbital region.
Kent
Functional ocular weakness requiring targeted support for the focusing apparatus.
Kent
🩺 Systems & Indications
Kent Exclusive
👤Head
OTHER OBSERVATIONS
Vertigo, objects seem, to turn, room whirls
🔑 Modalities
Kent Exclusive
Worse from
Reading
blurred vision
eyestrain
difficulty focusing
Better from
Rest
eye fatigue
📚 Sources & References
Kent's Materia MedicaBoericke's Materia MedicaHering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraClarke's DictionaryAllen's EncyclopediaPhatak's Concise MM

Compiled from classical homeopathic texts in the public domain. Click any active source badge to open the original text. For educational and reference purposes only. Always consult a qualified homeopath for treatment.