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emotional symptoms (Platina). There can be quick changes of weight and can be good for travel sickness and head injuries (Mustard, Hornbeam, and Wild Oat). Scleranthus produces mental calm and the ability to be in charge (Elm). It is also used in cases of TUBERCULOSIS and OTHER LUNG DISEASES, as well as indecisiveness leading to chronic illness with a vacillation between feeling loved and rejected (ASTHMA). This remedy like Chicory and Heather is much worse if stimulated by details and cares and cannot make career decisions. These persons are emotionally unstable, overwhelmed, and plagued by feelings of inadequacy and indecision.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM — This remedy is for shock and fright. There is a half dream state and accompanying inner numbness and psychosomatic illness. The personality cannot come into an active role in life. This remedy can reintegrate the personality and help insure mental clarity and inner strength. It is good to use if there is NO RESPONSE TO TREATMENT. There is an unconscious block on the psychic energy and there can also be a lack of appetite and digestive system. (Ignatia and Aconite.) ONE CAN SEE ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE DUE TO GRIEF. It is used well for anger and prolonged

outrage that may lead to depression, with suppressed feelings of deep pain and despair. This remedy allows the personality to move through DENIAL and move onto into ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of emotional possibilities and balance.

SWEET CHESTNUT — A remedy for despair, and one of the most negative states of the soul. The individual is convinced that there is no more help for him and he has reached the limit of his endurance. The soul is unprotected, like a bird that has fallen from the nest. The personality confronts itself ready for a spiritual change. Transformation is gradually achieved without getting lost in the process. These individuals hide their feelings like AGRIMONY and are NOT as suicidal like CHERRY PLUM. It is an emergency state of the soul. This remedy belongs to the group DESPONDECY AND DESPAIR along with MUSTARD, CRABAPPLE, OAK, WILLOW, STAR OF BETHLEHEM, ELM, OAK, PINE, AND LARCH. There is a morbid preoccupation with the self and its problems. One's inner reserves have been drained. It can be used after prolonged pain. This remedy experiences the DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL, and there can be a morbid preoccupation with death. Attitudes such as deep nihilism which could lead to suicidal ideation can also be present.

VERVAIN — These individuals are overdoers and perfectionists. They are also sensitive to injustice, like Causticum. Over-enthusiastic, and tend to proselytize their belief system. The stress of these attitudes can at times lead to emotional breakdown (HYPERTHYROIDISM). The manic type state can be improved with Vervain as it helps release muscle tension like CHERRY PLUM, VINE, CHICORY. FANATICISM and POOR IMPULSE CONTROL as well as BIPOLAR NATURE fall with in the boundaries of (continued)