Platina
Platinum metallicum
Origin
Usually forms as grains in or by nickel deposits. Found mainly in South America, but also in Canada and Russia.
Background
Given as a remedy for treating syphilis in the 19th century, but not otherwise widely used until the 20th century.
Preparation
Grains of platinum are boiled in acid, washed, and dried. They are then triturated with lactose sugar.
Common Names
Platinum.
Usually forms as grains in or by nickel deposits. Found mainly in South America, but also in Canada and Russia.
Background
Given as a remedy for treating syphilis in the 19th century, but not otherwise widely used until the 20th century.
Preparation
Grains of platinum are boiled in acid, washed, and dried. They are then triturated with lactose sugar.
Common Names
Platinum.
PLATINUM DEPOSITS IN ROCK
Platinum deposits are silvery-gray to white. Unlike many metals, platinum does not corrode.
Key Symptoms
high expectations; hypersexuality; numbness; sense of constriction, as if bandaged; person feels better in the open air- The Chibcha Indians of Columbia were the first people recorded as using platinum, in 1735. Its name derives from the Latin platina, meaning "little silver." Today it is considered more valuable than gold or silver, and plays a key role in modern technology. A costly, malleable metal, platinum is fashioned into coinage, jewelry, surgical instruments, and dental alloys. It is used industrially to refine oil and reduce pollution from exhaust fumes. The homeopathic remedy was proved by Drs. Staph and Gross, two pupils of Hahnemann, and published in the latter's Chronic Diseases (1821–34).
Remedy Profile
Chiefly a remedy for women, Platina is best suited to those who tend to be haughty and passionate. High expectations set for themselves and their partners are frequently not met, causing disappointment. They often dwell on the past, and may feel that others have deserted them. A sense of isolation may lead them to become independent and introspective. Narcissistic tendencies are accompanied by a feeling that they deserve the very best of everything. If this is denied them, they may become rather arrogant and depressed. Weeping may bring relief. Curiously, objects often appear to these people to be smaller than they actually are.Platina suits those with alternating emotional and physical symptoms. Any pain increases and decreases slowly. Secretions such as menstrual blood and tears tend to be sticky. The libido is often high. Platina is used for sexual and menstrual problems in women, and nervous-system disorders in both men and women.
Menstrual problems
Symptoms: Heavy, brief, or absent menstruation. Heavy menstrual flow may contain blood clots. There may be painful uterine cramps that are worse as menstruation begins, with a sense of constriction and numbness in the lower abdomen. Pain may also be felt around the ovaries.Symptoms better: For walking in the open air; for sunshine; for stretching.
Symptoms worse: For touch; in the evening; for emotional stress; for nervous fatigue.
Oversensitivity of the female genitalia
Symptoms: Hypersensitive vulva and vagina during and between menstrual periods that may cause rapid stimulation during sexual intercourse, or else extreme pain and even fainting. The vaginal muscles may spasm involuntarily (vaginismus). There may be genital itching, a high libido, and a tendency to masturbate. The pain is intermittent, not necessarily occurring every time sexual intercourse takes place, but tends to be worse as menstruation begins. It can make vaginal examination and wearing a sanitary towel or tampon highly uncomfortable.Symptoms better: For walking in the open air; for sunshine; for stretching.
Symptoms worse: For touch; in the evening; for emotional stress; for nervous fatigue.
Numbness & cramps
Symptoms: Cold, numb skin, cramps in the calves, and a constricted feeling in the limbs, especially the thighs, as if the limbs are tightly bandaged.Symptoms better: For walking in the open air; for sunshine; for stretching.
Symptoms worse: For touch; in the evening; for emotional stress; for nervous fatigue.
Head & facial pain
Symptoms: Pain and a sense of constriction in the head that builds up and disappears slowly. There may be neuralgic pains in the face that alternate with numbness, or painless paralysis of the face due to Bell's palsy.Symptoms better: For walking in the open air; for movement.
Symptoms worse: For touch; for bending backward.
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