Absinthium (HMT)

The main action of Absinthium is on the brain. It is very useful in

epilepsy. In the epilepsy associated with bluing of the body

(Cyanosis) and violent twisting of th e hands and feet (as in Cuprum),

Absinthium may also be indicated. Before the epileptic fit, there is

delusions. The body trembles and the tongue may be caught between

the teeth. There is froth at the mouth and then the patient becomes

is similar to that of having inge sted poisonous mushrooms. One

should be very careful in picking mushrooms from the fields because

many of them are very poisonous. Only the experts can properly

recognise them.

The Absinthium patient is afraid of going into the open and being at

There is frequent urinat ion and the urine is de ep coloured and has a

foul, pungent odour. Sometimes, th e tongue becomes swollen and

protrudes out of the mout h. It trembles and speech is difficult. There

features of Absinthium are also present.

there may be tonic convulsions.

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feet are very cold, the back and shoulders hurt, the muscles quiver and

unconscious. In addition to the mental anxiety, there is loss of sleep.

Hysteria may also ensue. The clinic al picture of Absinthium epilepsy

is weak and he is very superstitious. He becomes indifferent to

everything. His mind is confused. The pupils are unequal in size and

high altitudes. He feels dizzy and may fall backwards. His memory

move in different directions. The vision is blurred and there is pain at

There is a heaviness in the chest over the area of the heart. The

heartbeat is rapid but irregular. Th e throat feels scalded, sore and

high altitudes. He feels dizzy and may fall backwards. His memory

move in different directions. The vision is blurred and there is pain at

There is a heaviness in the chest over the area of the heart. The

heartbeat is rapid but irregular. Th e throat feels scalded, sore and

are symptoms of numbness and weakness.

There is a heaviness in the chest over the area of the heart. The

heartbeat is rapid but irregular. Th e throat feels scalded, sore and

swollen, and the person feels as if a ball is stuck in the throat. The

intense nervousness, res tlessness, nausea, visual hallucinations and

The Absinthium patient also exhibits gastric symptoms such as loss

of appetite, indigestion, belching, nausea, vomiting, fullness of the

stomach and intense flatulence. The patient is usually constipated.

Women who go into menopause prematurely will benefit from

Absinthium. It will reinstate their menstrual cycle if other basic

high altitudes. He feels dizzy and may fall backwards. His memory

the nape of the neck (as in Gelsemium).

feet are very cold, the back and shoulders hurt, the muscles quiver and