MIASMATIC STUDY

MIASMATIC STUDY

• Miasm: A concept developed by Hahnemann that explains the progression of diseases. It is a hypothetical entity that explains the origin and progression of diseases.

• Fundamental cause: Miasmatic theory suggests that the fundamental cause of all diseases is a miasm. Psora is considered the fundamental miasm by Hahnemann.

• Hahnemann’s concept of miasm: Hahnemann believed that miasms are invisible entities that cause diseases. He identified three primary miasms: Psora, Sycosis, and Syphilis.

• Characteristics of Psora:

  • It is the fundamental miasm.
  • It is a hereditary miasm.
  • It causes skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
  • It is associated with the mind, causing anxiety, fear, and restlessness.
  • It is the miasm of the soul.
  • It is associated with the emotions, causing mood swings and irritability.
  • It is the miasm of the intellect, causing dullness and confusion.

• Characteristics of Sycosis:

  • It is a secondary miasm.
  • It is a miasm of the glandular system.
  • It causes glandular enlargement and inflammation.
  • It is associated with the emotions, causing jealousy and possessiveness.
  • It is associated with the mind, causing obsession and fixation.
  • It causes skin diseases like acne and boils.

• Characteristics of Syphilis:

  • It is a tertiary miasm.
  • It is a miasm of the nervous system.
  • It causes neurological symptoms like paralysis and seizures.
  • It is associated with the mind, causing hallucinations and delusions.
  • It causes skin diseases like ulcers and sores.
  • It is a miasm of decay and destruction.

• Identification of miasmatic rubrics in BTPB Kent and BBCR: → Study the generals and modalities in BTPB Kent and BBCR. → Look for rubrics that indicate a miasmatic influence. → Identify the miasm associated with each rubric. → Use the miasmatic rubrics in repertorization to narrow down the remedy. → Analyze the symptoms and modalities to confirm the miasm.

• BTPB Kent:

  • In BTPB Kent, miasmatic rubrics are indicated by the prefix "miasm".
  • The miasmatic rubrics are listed under the remedy name in the repertory.
  • The rubrics indicate the miasmatic influence of the remedy.
  • The miasmatic rubrics help to identify the miasm associated with each remedy.

• BBCR:

  • In BBCR, miasmatic rubrics are indicated by the prefix "mias".
  • The miasmatic rubrics are listed under the remedy name in the repertory.
  • The rubrics indicate the miasmatic influence of the remedy.
  • The miasmatic rubrics help to identify the miasm associated with each remedy.