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Question 1

What are the key constituents of Thuja occidentalis?

Answer 1

• monoterpenes
• sesquiterpene alcohols
• flavonoids
• plicatic acid
• tropolones

Question 2

What are the toxic effects of Thuja occidentalis?

Answer 2

Tremors, cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, and potential death from toxic compounds like limonids and alkaloids.

Question 3

What are the main affinities of Thuja occidentalis?

Answer 3

• Urogenital system: Urethral discharge, genital growths, leukorrhea.
• Skin: Papulovesicular rashes, vegetative growths.
• Nervous system: Neuralgia, hypersensitivity.
• Lymphatic system: Hypertrophy of lymphoid organs.

Question 4

What are the characteristic mental symptoms of Thuja occidentalis?

Answer 4

• Religious fanaticism.
• Fixed ideas (e.g., body feels like glass).
• Dreams of death.
• Guilt and low self-esteem.

Question 5

What are the modalities for Thuja occidentalis?

Answer 5

Worse: Cold/damp weather, suppressed gonorrhea.
Better: Warmth, bending backward, wine.

Question 6

What are the key uses of Staphysagria?

Answer 6

• Effects of anger, insults, and grief.
• Diseases of the urinary tract, skin, CNS, and nerves.
• Treating warts, lacerations, and surgical incisions.

Question 7

What are the characteristic mental symptoms of Staphysagria?

Answer 7

• Sensitive to rudeness, suppresses anger.
• Romantic and easily disappointed.
• Fears losing self-control.

Question 8

What are the general symptoms of Staphysagria?

Answer 8

• Fatigue, trembling, offensive odors (sweat, flatus).
• Sleepiness during the day, body aches, chilly disposition.

Question 9

What are the modalities for Staphysagria?

Answer 9

Worse: Emotions, vexation, sexual excess, cold, motion.
Better: Warmth, rest, breakfast, coition.