Homeopathy II - First Aid - Ruta

Question 1

Ruta, Names

Answer 1

Rutagraveolens, rue.

Question 2

Use:

Answer 2

Overstrained tendons, eye strain.

Question 3

Mental picture:

Answer 3

• Anxiety and panic attacks, associated with chronic rather than acute symptoms.

Question 4

General picture:

Answer 4

• Rheumatic and connective tissue issues, particularly after chronic overuse or strain.
• < cold and lying on the affected part
• > warmth, gentle movement.
• Have an aversion to movement yet are relieved by it.

Question 5

Indications (if they fit the symptom picture):

Answer 5

• Affinity for tendons of the eyes, hands and feet.
• Ganglions, tendonitis and bursitis.
• Joint and bone issues with stiffness and weakness e.g., may have difficulty getting out of a chair. Affected joints can feel like they will ‘give way’.
• Eyestrain e.g., staring at computer screen all day, reading fine print, doing needlework.
• Burning and redness of the eyes after overuse.

Question 6

Case example:

Answer 6

• A 41-year-old male presents with recent blurry vision with much burning and aching in the eyes. He recently went through a busy period at work and has been working at his computer for 14‒16 hour days. He struggles with the pain especially in the evening after his day.

Prescription:
* Ruta 6C taken 3 x daily for 5 days.
* After 3 days he felt a significant improvement and after the 5 days his eye pain had resolved. He continued to use the ruta in this way as and when his eyes were overtaxed from extended computer work.