Digitalis (HMT)

Digitalis is a renowned form of treatment used frequently in the

effects last only for a s hort period. Since it needs to be given in more

and more amounts, it can accumulate in the body and cause an

injurious effect. Under these circum stances, all allopathic doctors are

compelled to stop this medication. As soon as it is stopped, the

homoeopathic use of Digitalis, howev er, is without these dangers. In

fact, it is a very useful and good cardiac tonic.

become light and weak. It also ha s a beneficial effect on the function

Digitalis should not be abandoned for the reason that its allopathic use

is not completely successful. It must always be remembered in the

practising allopathy for a long time , the misuse of Digitalis has

resulted in more deaths than savi ng lives. Its action is very short-

homoeopathic use of Digitalis but unfortunately, some homoeopathic

One thing to remember is that in Digitalis, the patient does not have a

become either light-coloured or cl ay-coloured. The patient may have

jaundice. There is a feeling of emptiness and a sinking sensation over

that even the expert cardiologist may not be able to diagnose it in

and will not respond to treatment with cardiac medication.

If the food increases rather than decreases the discomfort at the

problem and of Digitalis.

experiences nightmares in which he observes many frightful scenes, a

goes to sleep, sudden jolting wakes him up (similar to Grindelia).

In Digitalis, there is bluish di scoloration on the face due to the

disturbance of the blood circulation. The hands and feet also become

cyanotic, while in Grindelia, there is no such symptom. However,

blue coloration is found in Cuprum also, which is due to the other

becomes fast. If the basic symptoms of Digitalis are present it will be

primarily from lung diseases. Some times, the patient wakes up from

sleep due to the feeling of su ffocation even without any obvious

(Herring Breaur reflex). When the respiration rate starts decreasing

progressively, the patient must be awakened periodically or he may

feeling of suffocation or choking is also seen in Lachesis, Phosphorus

and Carbo Vegetabilis.

only, so most physicians do not consid er using it for any other kind of

ailment. Yet, it is a strong and effective treatment for an enlarged

prostate in older age. The enlargement of the prostate at any age has

been found to respond well to Saba l Serrulata and Chimaphila in

Mother Tincture form. However, this form of treatment should be

continued for a long period. Also , Belladonna, Arseni c and Thuja in

normal size. In fact, very few medicines have the capability of

reducing the size of enlarged glands. So, Digitalis should be used in

may, however, be increased later o n. In my practice, I have used

Loss of appetite and intense thirst are peculiar to Digitalis.

Sometimes, as in Colchicum, even the smell of food may suppress the

appetite altogether, yet in Digitali s, unlike Colchicum, there is no

Digitalis are found in the patient, Digitalis alone may be curative.

should be administered. I am of the opinion that the deleterious

although I have not experimented this in my practice. I suggest that if

at all a homoeopathic doctor wants to try this, he may do so only on a

patient in moribund state with no apparent hope of survival, and that

too, after getting permission from the patient and his relatives.

compatible with Digitalis. So China and Digitalis should only be used

one after the other with utmost ca re. Crataegus happens to be an

important adjuvant medicine.

the heart. It only restricts the heartbeat to a certain limit. The result is

find relief on taking food. But in Digitalis, food does not relieve the

In Digitalis, the patient is very restless during his sleep . He

There is intense restlessness. The feeling that the heart is going to

The restlessness of Digita lis is even worse than that of Arsenic. The

restlessness of Arsenic intensifies on lying down or remaining still in

one position, while the restlessness of Digitalis is constant. It does not

decrease by taking rest or by physical movement . If restlessness is

Symptoms are made worse on sitting tiptoes after food or listening

symptoms. Camphor relieves the ill effects of Digitalis. China is not

doctors are still very fearful of using it.

sensation of falling down and a desi re to run. He dreams of falling

dreams of falling down. During his sleep, the patient may feel jolted

grief. The heart flutters or may even be felt to be stopping altogether.

diseases of the heart. In allopathy, it is used to control rapid heartbeat

(tachychardia), as well as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It slows

beating of the heart becomes extremel y fast and uncontrollable again.

The power of the heart muscles be comes like an ineffective flutter

after which the heart starts to fail. In fact, the slowing of the heart is a

the heart. It only restricts the heartbeat to a certain limit. The result is

satisfactorily pumped through the valv es of the heart. The obvious

The homoeopathic form of Digitalis works in every heart patient in

treatment of heart diseases . According to Dr. Kent, who has been

lived. It deteriorates the heart muscles and knocks out the conducting

system of the heart. This comme nt of his does not apply to the

doctors are still very fearful of using it.

it is due to the weakness of the hear t (sinking of the heart). It is an

established fact that sometimes the pain due to the heart is perceived

time. Similarly, some stomach problems may be referred to the heart

stomach and the blood pressure rise s, this is a symptom of a heart

from heights. In fact, it is the sinking of the heart that results in the

due to the weakness of his heart an d nervous system. As soon as he

ailments rather than due to the weakness of the heart.

Digitalis is also useful in the treatment of heart problems arising out of

grief. The heart flutters or may even be felt to be stopping altogether.

There is intense restlessness. The feeling that the heart is going to

stop is typical of Digitalis. Digitalis would cure the cough due to heart

that in a heart patient this conditio n is constant, while in a gastric

Unfortunately, the use of Digitalis has been attached to heart disease

problem is associated with a heart ailment then Digitalis should be the

while the appetite gradually disappears. This symptom is common in

due to the progressive weakness of the heart muscles, Digitalis alone

effects on the heart resulting from excessive prolonged allopathic use

Itching is also found in Digitalis. Red spots appear on the back.

diseases of the heart. In allopathy, it is used to control rapid heartbeat

(tachychardia), as well as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It slows

beating of the heart becomes extremel y fast and uncontrollable again.

The power of the heart muscles be comes like an ineffective flutter

after which the heart starts to fail. In fact, the slowing of the heart is a

the heart. It only restricts the heartbeat to a certain limit. The result is

satisfactorily pumped through the valv es of the heart. The obvious

The homoeopathic form of Digitalis works in every heart patient in

treatment of heart diseases . According to Dr. Kent, who has been

lived. It deteriorates the heart muscles and knocks out the conducting

system of the heart. This comme nt of his does not apply to the

doctors are still very fearful of using it.

it is due to the weakness of the hear t (sinking of the heart). It is an

established fact that sometimes the pain due to the heart is perceived

time. Similarly, some stomach problems may be referred to the heart

stomach and the blood pressure rise s, this is a symptom of a heart

from heights. In fact, it is the sinking of the heart that results in the

due to the weakness of his heart an d nervous system. As soon as he

ailments rather than due to the weakness of the heart.

Digitalis is also useful in the treatment of heart problems arising out of

grief. The heart flutters or may even be felt to be stopping altogether.

There is intense restlessness. The feeling that the heart is going to

stop is typical of Digitalis. Digitalis would cure the cough due to heart

that in a heart patient this conditio n is constant, while in a gastric

Unfortunately, the use of Digitalis has been attached to heart disease

problem is associated with a heart ailment then Digitalis should be the

while the appetite gradually disappears. This symptom is common in

due to the progressive weakness of the heart muscles, Digitalis alone

effects on the heart resulting from excessive prolonged allopathic use

Itching is also found in Digitalis. Red spots appear on the back.

diseases of the heart. In allopathy, it is used to control rapid heartbeat

(tachychardia), as well as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It slows

down the pulse rate and controls its irregularity. However, it has to be

the heart. It only restricts the heartbeat to a certain limit. The result is

accumulating in the lungs due to the backlog of blood that cannot be

result is that the person cannot breathe (cardiac dyspnoea). The

whom the liver function has also been deranged and the pulse has

of the liver, spleen, as well as the lungs. Homoeopathic use of

fever, except occasionally. The pulse is slow; the liver is enlarged and

In Digitalis, the pulse is slow at the onset of disease, but later on

the most appropriate medication, even if the pulse is very rapid to start

with. Its use should not be discarded due to the rapidity of the pulse.

In general, the pulse is weak in Di gitalis, yet it may be fast at times.

In Arsenic, the pulse is rapid but thready and tense.

stop is typical of Digitalis. Digitalis would cure the cough due to heart

failure (cardiac dyspnoea). It doe s not work on the cough arising

jerking. This means that the sensat ion of the breathing being about to

stop was due to the disturbance of the automatic system of breathing

die in the state of sleep. A progres sive slowing down of the breathing

whom the liver function has also been deranged and the pulse has

of the liver, spleen, as well as the lungs. Homoeopathic use of

fever, except occasionally. The pulse is slow; the liver is enlarged and

tender to touch. Once the liver dysfunction has set in, the stools

the stomach. This particular symptom is noted only in a few

symptoms. This particular sensation is not due to a stomach upset, but

over the stomach or in the left, upper part of the abdomen, so much so

time. Similarly, some stomach problems may be referred to the heart

stomach and the blood pressure rise s, this is a symptom of a heart

is also a sign of the gastric patient. This is due to the build-up of

pressure in the stomach, pressing on the diaphragm. The difference is

that in a heart patient this conditio n is constant, while in a gastric

patient the condition is occasional and noticed during gastric upset. A

vomiting or tendency to become unc onscious. The thirst flares up

the liver diseases and jaundice. If the constitutional symptoms of

to music , whereas the open air and empty stomach ameliorate the

used for longer periods with incr easing dosage, but its beneficial

The power of the heart muscles be comes like an ineffective flutter

temporary effect. It does not incr ease the strength of the muscles of

that these muscles, gradually, fail completely. Fluid starts

accumulating in the lungs due to the backlog of blood that cannot be

lived. It deteriorates the heart muscles and knocks out the conducting

jerking. This means that the sensat ion of the breathing being about to

first choice. It makes the prostate gland gradually shrink back to

due to the progressive weakness of the heart muscles, Digitalis alone

Itching is also found in Digitalis. Red spots appear on the back.