ACONITE
Although Aconite has been used in the past primarily for acute conditions arising from shock and exposure, Vithoulkis has ioneered its use in more chronic psychological conditions such as deep phobic states, panic disorder and anxiety neurosis. The complaints (the anxiety states or the acute conditions) of Aconite come suddenly and with great intensity.. In both the acute conditions and the chronic psychological disorders, there is most often great anxiety and an overwhelming terror of death. In many cases this fear extends to a presentiment or a certainty that death is imminent. The patient may predict the exact age or date of his death.
In the acute conditions, we find rapidly developing infrlammations of almost any organ system. These inflammations follow quickly, often only minutes or hours after exposure to wind, fright or shock. In severe acute inflammatory conditions the fear may be intense, however in more minor conditions the fear may be entirely absent. The acute illness can be tremendously violent or life-threatening. The infection and inflammation in Aconite rarely extends to the purulent stage of the illness.Anytime that a violent or frightening event occurs (such as an earthquake or a car accident) we often must give Aconite first, even if we will need other specific acute remedies later. Aconite can release a shock or fright that has been held in the body or mind for a lifetime.Aconite must usually be given in high potency, such as 50M or CM, because the symptoms are very intense and must be matched by the potency. This rule does not hold for more minor acute disorders.Nadine Hokayem, N.D. Naturopathic Doctor
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