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Raphanus sativus (Raph)

Raphanus sativus (Raph) appears in 132 rubrics in the repertory. Of these, 13 are single rubrics in which only this remedy appears, and 14 are small rubrics with at most two other remedies. The emphasis lies on Delusions, which with 14 rubrics form the largest main rubric, plus Aversion, Fear, Mania and Sexuality. The picture is that of a person who feels threatened, carried or unrecognizably ill and shows a pronounced aversion to women and girls.

Delusions of being carried

The Delusions concern first of all motion. Two single rubrics record that the person is being carried and meanwhile tells another person that she is on her way somewhere. Another describes the feeling of being about to get a cramp. The Delusions about illness record an unrecognized or incurable disease that the person believes she has: "unrecognized disease, has an."

Aversion and fear

Aversion is listed in eight rubrics and is directed above all against women. One single rubric records this against women in women, another combines it with an aversion to children: "Children, to have, to bring into the world, because the world is so bad." Fear concerns impending illness, and one rubric describes fear of an undiscovered disease.

Mania, sexuality and hysteria

Mania is listed in six rubrics, a single rubric assigns moodiness to mania. Sexuality and behavior stand in six rubrics, among them nymphomania in girls. Hysteria is listed on the first day of the menses, difficulty speaking and forgetfulness during the menses.

Mood and anxiety

Sadness is ameliorated in the forenoon, hope alternates with weeping. A single rubric combines death with a presentiment that occurs alternating with anguish. Anxiety is listed in four main rubrics, a small rubric names anxiety with incarcerated flatulence.

Summary

Raphanus sativus appears in the repertory as a remedy with a delusion concerning the person's own condition and a marked aversion to women and girls. Fear of impending or unrecognized illness stands beside mania and hysteria. The picture is that of a person who constantly experiences herself as threatened and devalues her surroundings.

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