Clematis erecta

Virgin’s Bower

Source: Derived from the fresh leaves and stems of Clematis erecta, a perennial plant in the Ranunculaceae family, native to Europe, prepared for homeopathic use through maceration, serial dilution, and succussion to enhance therapeutic action and eliminate toxicity.

Clinical Insights

• In Clematis, the skin symptoms become worse on exposure to cold water, cold weather or cold air, except the problem inside the mouth.
• The overall symptoms of Clematis are the same as that of suppressed Gonorrhoea.

Keynotes

• Depression or apathy, with indifference or sadness, resembling persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), worse with isolation, cold, or physical ailments.
• Chronic fatigue or weakness, with a sensation of heaviness, resembling chronic fatigue syndrome or post-viral exhaustion, worse after exertion, cold, or mental strain.
• Vesicular or pustular eruptions, with burning, itching, or scalding sensations, resembling eczema, herpes simplex, or impetigo, worse with cold washing, night, or scratching.

Modalities

Worse: Cold (air, water, weather), washing (especially cold water), night, damp weather, touch, suppression of urine or perspiration, emotional stress, mental exertion, contradiction, rest, scratching, isolation.

Better: Warmth (dry, moderate), open air, perspiration, rest (in psychological symptoms), quiet environments, gentle motion, emotional support, warm applications, distraction.

Symptoms

Mind

• Depression or apathy, with indifference or sadness, resembling persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), worse with isolation, cold, or physical ailments.
• Mental dullness or confusion, with difficulty concentrating, resembling mild cognitive impairment, aggravated by mental exertion, night, or emotional stress.
• Anxiety or irritability, often linked to physical discomfort, resembling adjustment disorder, worse with contradiction or sensory stimuli.

Head

• Neuralgia or nerve pain, with burning or shooting sensations, resembling trigeminal neuralgia or peripheral neuropathy, worse with cold air, touch, or emotional stress.
• Headaches, often occipital or pressing, resembling tension headaches, aggravated by cold, mental exertion, or damp weather.
• Tremors or twitching, particularly in the face or limbs, resembling functional neurological symptom disorder, worse with fatigue or sensory stimuli.

Skin

• Vesicular or pustular eruptions, with burning, itching, or scalding sensations, resembling eczema, herpes simplex, or impetigo, worse with cold washing, night, or scratching.
• Chronic, moist eczema, with oozing or crusting, resembling atopic dermatitis, aggravated by cold, damp weather, or emotional stress.
• Scalding or raw sensation on the skin, particularly on the face, hands, or genitals, resembling contact dermatitis, worse with cold water or tight clothing.

Generalities

• Chronic fatigue or weakness, with a sensation of heaviness, resembling chronic fatigue syndrome or post-viral exhaustion, worse after exertion, cold, or mental strain.
• Cold intolerance, with aggravation in cold, damp conditions and a desire for warmth or open air.
• Glandular swelling or lymphadenopathy, with tenderness or hardness, resembling chronic infections or lymphoma, worse with cold or emotional stress.

Potency and Dosage

Mother Tincture or usually 30, 200, 1000 or CM, depending upon the situation and the experience of the homoeopath.

Related

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This article is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Prepared by herbalhomeo.com/ Team