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Palladium metallicum (Pall.)

Palladium metallicum (Pall.) appears in 276 rubrics in the Repertory. Of these, 8 are single-remedy rubrics in which only this remedy appears, and 25 are small rubrics with at most two other remedies. The emphasis lies on Delusions, Fear, Obstinacy and Cheerfulness, in addition to Children, Irritability and Ailments from mortification. From these emerges the picture of a person who raises himself above others and yet remains dependent on their judgment.

Exaltation

The delusions revolve around greatness. The person feels all-powerful, noble, a prince; others appear humiliated and small while she herself is great, and when walking she grows taller. The haughtiness also shows in behavior: puffing up, haughtiness in women, impertinence, orientation toward externals. The notion of one's own rank can be read as an answer to a feeling that lies beneath, namely not being appreciated.

Dependence on judgment

The fear concerns gossip: the person fears that people are talking about her. Company enlivens her, but exhaustion follows afterward, and this is recorded as a single-remedy rubric. Another single-remedy rubric shows the effort of the mask: she tries "to appear friendly" and amiable although she is obstinate. Cursing in violent, coarse expressions stands in contrast and testifies to what lies behind.

The empty and the threatening

The puffed-up corresponds to the delusion that the whole body is hollow, accompanied by a sensation of emptiness. Alongside stand the fear of something terrible, the idea that dogs would attack and gnaw off flesh and bones, and the inability to touch anything, described as an illusion.

Worth mentioning, finally, are the compulsive urge to talk, the violent, vehement language and the startling: starting and excitement shape the picture as much as irritability, and amusement ameliorates. Children and Ailments from mortification are also broadly represented.

Summary

The remedy shows an exaltation that needs applause: haughty in manner, hollow in feeling and vulnerable to what others might say. Company nourishes and exhausts at the same time.

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