Aconite and Apis – Fever

Feature	Aconite	Apis
Action	Relieves fever with restlessness and anxiety	Relieves fever with inflammation and swelling
Functional changes	High fever with dryness of skin	Fever with oedema and inflammation
Pathological tendencies	Influenza, pneumonia	Sepsis, infection
Key symptoms	High fever, restlessness, anxiety	Fever, oedema, inflammation
Modalities	Worse from cold, dry wind	Better from cold applications
Remedy essence	Sudden onset of high fever with restlessness	Fever with inflammation and swelling

Aconite and Ars Alb – Mentals

Feature	Aconite	Ars Alb
Action	Relieves anxiety and fear with restlessness	Relieves anxiety and fear with insecurity
Functional changes	Fear of death, anxiety	Insecurity, anxiety, fear of death
Pathological tendencies	Phobias, anxiety disorders	Psychosis, depression
Key symptoms	Fear of death, anxiety, restlessness	Insecurity, anxiety, fear of death
Modalities	Worse from cold, dry wind	Better from warmth, company
Remedy essence	Sudden onset of anxiety and fear	Chronic anxiety and fear with insecurity

Feature	Aconite	Belladona
Action	Relieves fever with restlessness and anxiety	Relieves fever with headache and delirium
Functional changes	High fever with dryness of skin	Fever with flushing of face and headache
Pathological tendencies	Influenza, pneumonia	Meningitis, encephalitis
Key symptoms	High fever, restlessness, anxiety	Fever, headache, delirium
Modalities	Worse from cold, dry wind	Better from cold applications
Remedy essence	Sudden onset of high fever with restlessness	Fever with headache and delirium

Feature	Aconite	China
Action	Relieves fever with restlessness and anxiety	Relieves fever with weakness and exhaustion
Functional changes	High fever with dryness of skin	Fever with weakness, exhaustion, and sweating
Pathological tendencies	Influenza, pneumonia	Malaria, tuberculosis
Key symptoms	High fever, restlessness, anxiety	Fever, weakness, exhaustion, sweating
Modalities	Worse from cold, dry wind	Better from rest, warmth
Remedy essence	Sudden onset of high fever with restlessness	Fever with weakness and exhaustion

Feature	Aconite	Gelsemium
Action	Relieves fever with restlessness and anxiety	Relieves fever with weakness, drowsiness, and trembling
Functional changes	High fever with dryness of skin	Fever with weakness, drowsiness, and trembling
Pathological tendencies	Influenza, pneumonia	Influenza, meningitis
Key symptoms	High fever, restlessness, anxiety	Fever, weakness, drowsiness, trembling
Modalities	Worse from cold, dry wind	Better from rest, warmth
Remedy essence	Sudden onset of high fever with restlessness	Fever with weakness, drowsiness, and trembling

Introduction
- Aconite is a homeopathic remedy derived from the plant Aconitum napellus.
- It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, anxiety, and restlessness.
Sphere of Action
- Aconite acts on the nervous system, relieving anxiety, fear, and restlessness.
- It also acts on the circulatory system, relieving fever and inflammation.
Clinical Features
- High fever with dryness of skin
- Anxiety, fear, and restlessness
- Influenza, pneumonia, and other respiratory infections
Pathology
- Influenza, pneumonia, and other respiratory infections
- Anxiety disorders, phobias, and other mental health conditions
Physical Makeup / Constitution
- Aconite is typically used to treat individuals with a nervous, anxious, and restless temperament.
- It is often used to treat children and adults with a sensitive and emotional nature.
Characteristic Symptoms
- High fever with dryness of skin
- Anxiety, fear, and restlessness
- Influenza, pneumonia, and other respiratory infections
Guiding Symptoms
- Sudden onset of high fever with restlessness and anxiety
- Fear of death, anxiety, and insecurity
Ailments From
- Exposure to cold, dry wind
- Emotional stress, anxiety, and fear
Modalities (Worse/Better)
- Worse from cold, dry wind
- Better from warmth, rest, and company
Generalities
- Aconite is a powerful remedy that should be used with caution.
- It is often used in combination with other remedies to enhance its effects.
Comparisons / Relationships

Feature	Aconite	Apis	Ars Alb	Belladonna	China	Gelsemium
Action	High fever with intense restlessness and anxiety	Fever with inflammation, swelling, stinging pains	Anxiety, fear, burning pains, exhaustion	Sudden fever with congestion, throbbing, delirium	Fever from fluid loss, weakness, periodicity	Fever with weakness, dullness, trembling, prostration
Functional changes	Dry hot skin, rapid onset	Edematous swelling, redness	Burning pains, restlessness	Congestion, throbbing carotids	Debility after loss of fluids	Slow onset, muscular weakness
Pathological tendencies	Acute inflammatory states	Serous membrane inflammation	Collapse, dehydration	Congestive fevers	Periodic fevers, anemia	Nervous system depression
Key symptoms	Sudden fever, fear of death, restlessness	Burning stinging pains, swelling better cold	Fear of death, burning pains better heat	Red face, dilated pupils, violent headache	Weakness, ringing in ears, periodic fevers	Chills start in back, trembling, dullness
Modalities	Worse cold wind, night; better rest	Worse heat, touch; better cold applications	Worse cold, wet; better heat, head high	Worse light, noise, lying down; better sitting semi-erect	Worse slightest touch; better hard pressure	Worse damp, excitement; better profuse urination
Remedy essence	Acute fear + sudden onset	Edema + stinging pains + inflammation	Restlessness + burning + anxiety	Violent congestion + acute heat	Debility from fluid loss	Dullness + weakness + trembling

Keynote Keywords
- Sudden onset of high fever with restlessness and anxiety
- Fear of death, anxiety, and insecurity
- High fever with dryness of skin
- Influenza, pneumonia, and other respiratory infections