{"id":58491,"date":"2024-08-15T01:11:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T01:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeobook.com\/?p=58491"},"modified":"2024-08-15T01:11:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T01:11:05","slug":"notes-on-idiosyncracy-by-stuart-clause-a-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeobook.com\/notes-on-idiosyncracy-by-stuart-clause-a-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes on idiosyncracy by Stuart clause: a review"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dr \u00a0Kavya Mohan<\/strong><\/p>\n Abstract This article focuses on the views of Staurt Clause on idiosyncracy, it\u2019s types, causes and management<\/p>\n Key words : Idiosyncracy, Miasm<\/strong><\/p>\n INTRODUCTION According to Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, idiosyncrasy is defined as:<\/p>\n “A peculiar physical or mental trait, a peculiar way of feeling, thinking, or reacting, which distinguishes one individual from another, and makes him respond differently from others to the same external influence Idiosyncrasy a fundamental concept in homeopathy, recognizing that each individual has a unique constitution, which influences their susceptibility to disease and their response to remedies. He emphasized the importance of understanding idiosyncrasy in order to individualize treatment and select the most appropriate remedy for each patient.<\/p>\n In genius of homoeopathy by Stuart Clause he is telling that to an average physician idiosyncracy means merely oversensitiveness of drug<\/p>\n Examples : 1) In the case of intermittent fever, after giving moderate dose of cinchona, patient \u00a0shows dangerous affects like they may become delirious, or develops vomiting and go into collapse or have hemorrhage from kidney, lungs or retina,or sometimes with permanent loss or impairment of function, these results have been reported by use of quinine but average physician doesn\u2019t learn<\/p>\n 2) Average physician sees a case which requires opium after administering usual dose he notices dangerous affects like congestion of brain, lung,intestine substitutes it with some other drug, he doesn\u2019t learn from his experience<\/p>\n Some patients manifest<\/p>\n Examples<\/p>\n Stuart clause during his practice was puzzled and baffled by a case for several weeks, but by the peculiar symptom aggravating by onion, lead to prescription of thuja which cured the case<\/p>\n Cause of idiosyncracy Idiosyncracy are inherited or acquired. They represent morbid susceptibility to some agent or influence<\/p>\n Drug idiosyncracy both inherited and acquired appear due to previous abuse of the drug, others have their origin from psoric constitution.<\/p>\n Many persons who have been poisoned by drug are afterwards hypersensitive to drug condition termed anaphylaxis<\/p>\n For example susceptibility to Rhus or ivy poisoning, especially if they are initially treated externally, such persons are poisoned by slightest contact with plant\u00a0 even by passing in its vicinity without contact, in that case if there occurs disappearance of external manifestation it is followed by a setting up of constitutional susceptibility. This makes him susceptible not only to disease\u00a0 but to the drug concerned homoeopathically<\/p>\n Suppression of primary form of disease by topical or palliative treatment which may lead to development of idiosyncracy. If the initial attack is perfectly cured homoeopathically by internal medicines such tendencies won\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n Investigation shows that case of inherited idiosyncracy and morbid susceptibility to drug are traceable to abuse of these drug by parents or ancestors<\/p>\n Stuart clause observed violent and sudden aggravation of mercury following administration of high potency, patient asked whether doctor had prescribed mercury for him, he told Stuart clause that he can\u2019t take mercury in any form, later it was found out that his parents had been heavy users of mercury. Another case he noticed that even amalgam filling of teeth causes symptoms of mercurial poisoning due to absorption of mercury in infinitsimal quantities. Many cases in today\u2019s generation which is now corresponding to sulphur is due to abuse of sulphur by previous generation.<\/p>\n Treatment<\/strong> of<\/strong> idiosyncracy 2) psoric constitution.<\/p>\n Example: When one is born with this sensitivity it is very tenacious and will sometimes persist, in spite of our best endeavours, to the end of life. If eradicated at all, it requires an antipsoric to get to the bottom of it. Some times hay fever is brought on and is supposed to be caused by the patient\u2019s over-sensitiveness to irritants that develop about that time ; sometimes it is attributed to the hay that is growing in the fields at that time, sometimes to the different weeds that grow up then. Such patients have often been able to remove out the idiosyncracy that they are susceptible to. But psora is at the bottom of all these troubles.<\/p>\n Importance of idiosyncracy <\/strong><\/p>\n Understanding idiosyncrasy is crucial in selecting the appropriate homeopathic remedy. Close stresses that the remedy must match the individual\u2019s unique characteristics, addressing the underlying causes of disease. By considering idiosyncrasy, homeopaths can tailor treatment to the individual\u2019s needs, ensuring a more effective and personalized approach.<\/p>\n Clause\u2019s concept of idiosyncrasy emphasizes the importance of considering the whole person, including physical, mental, and emotional aspects. This holistic approach recognizes that disease is a manifestation of imbalance in the individual\u2019s entire being, rather than just a localized symptom.<\/p>\n Conclusion References<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr Kavya Mohan GHMCH Bangalore<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dr \u00a0Kavya Mohan Abstract According to Stuart Clause idiosyncracy means habit or quality of the organism peculiar to the individual. It is the peculiarly of the consititution, inherited or acquired which makes the individual morbidly […]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[12799,12800],"class_list":{"0":"post-58491","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-organon-and-philosophy","8":"tag-idiosyncracy","9":"tag-stuart-clause"},"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>According to Stuart Clause idiosyncracy means habit or quality of the organism peculiar to the individual. It is the peculiarly of the consititution, inherited or acquired which makes the individual morbidly susceptible to some agent or influence which would not so affect others.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>MANY of the articles which is included in this book \u201cGenius of homoeopathy\u201d were originally prepared as lectures for the Senior Classes of the New York Hom\u0153opathic Medical College, during Stuart Clause engagement as Professor of Hom\u0153opathic Philosophy, 1909-1913.<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>According to Rice \u201cfundamental cause of every idiosyncracy is morphological imbalance, excess and defect in development, there results excess and defect in function with a corresponding degree of hyperexcitability or non excitability\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>1)If the patient is sensitive to Rhus and had lead to Rhus poisoning, then a very high potency of Rhus will sometimes remove that susceptibility and a dose of Rhus in c.m. or m.m. will often check the acute poisoning from Rhus : but if you find that the patient has been born with a sensitivity to Rhus, while Rhus may palliate a few times it will finally cease to help him<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>Stuart Clause\u2019s concept of idiosyncrasy in \u201cThe Genius of Homeopathy\u201d highlights the significance of individuality in homeopathic practice. By understanding and respecting idiosyncrasy, homeopaths can provide personalized treatment that addresses the unique needs and characteristics of each patient. Clause\u2019s work continues to inspire homeopaths worldwide, emphasizing the importance of tailoring treatment to the individual, rather than just the disease.<\/p>\n\n
\nPG Scholar,Department of organon of medicine with homoeopathic philosophy
\nUnder the guidance of Dr. Shobha.B.Malipatil<\/strong> MD (HOM),HOD, AND P.G GUIDE,Department of organon of medicine with philosophy<\/p>\n