A girl 14 years Recurring cold cough & abdominal pain. Psoric expression

The cold was aggravated by cold drinks, fish and change of weather.

The abdominal pain was better only when pressure was applied

She stays in a joint family The trouble got worse since her brother got married Her sister-in-law is very selfish & possessive

Her sister in law doesn't share her clothes or jewellery, hides food, sweets etc. At the same time she expects from everybody to part with their things.

She is very emotional Sensitive and generous But the sister-in-law’s attitude has disturbed the patient considerably

Irritable & angry She shouts and fights At times she cries for hours

This shock has changed her life Unable to cope up with the situation her studies have been affected

Thirst - + App. - normal Desire - salt, rice, raw rice Aversion - nil Menses - normal, regular Sweat - profuse. esp. armpits, offensive

Sleep Sound Disturbed by thoughts Dreams Exams Falling Falling of teeth

Bath - warm water. Cover - Desires Air conditioner - Ok Fan - likes Weather - summer Sun - aversion Thirst - mild O/E Teeth - caries Wt. 41 kg, Chest NAD

The patient was given 1 dose of Niccolum (200)

Reason Emotional Sensitive patient Friendly & co-operative Generous & helping nature Dreams - falling of teeth

Result Cold, cough, pain better Dream of falling of teeth ceased Can face the sister - in - law and handle her in a better way

Materia medica by Boericke W. NICCOLUM [Nicc] Periodical nervous sick headaches, with asthenopia, weak digestion, constipation. Catarrh. Suits debilitated, nervous, literary patients, with frequent headaches, dyspepsia and constipation.

Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica (all 3 vol.) by Clarke J. H. Niccolum [Nicc] Low-spirited, fears something evil will happen. Vexed and very angry from least contradiction.

Anxious moroseness and inquietude. Trembling and fright with desire for solitude. Dislike to conversation. Anxiety on moving as if sweat would break out.

Elements of Homoeopathy by Jan Scholten Niccolum [Nicc]       Suppressing emotions Because the harmony had to be maintained at all times they became very good at suppressing their emotions.

Their childhood was ruled by the principle: Maintain the harmony, at any price

Relationships have to follow the same rules, which means they are usually not very close

Eventually they no longer know what they feel or what is going on with them

It is better to avoid conflict Personal feelings were not allowed so it was better not to even notice them      

The emotions are still there, but they don't know where they come from or what they mean

They dream of having their fingers or head cut off, a symbolic portrayal of the cut off emotions

They often feel as if they are living in isolation, as if surrounded by a glass barrier

Exams are a nightmare, they may have black-outs

Learning 1] A non Repertorial approach 2] Such Prescription is possible if you are aware about evolution of a remedy 3] Falling of teeth has been a deciding factor in quite a few cases. & once you give Niccolum, yrs. old dreams vanishes 4] Some counseling is required till she comes out from negativity