Allgemeine Homöopathische Zeitung 2017; 262(02): 2-76
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1601181
Vorträge
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

The proving of adonis vernalis and a case of advanced valvular aortic stenosis

Die homöopathische Arzneimittelprüfung von Adonis vernalis und ein Fall von fortgeschrittener Aortenklappenstenose

N Potgieter Steiner
1   SHI Homoeopathy College, Zug, Switzerland
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M Cachin Jus
1   SHI Homoeopathy College, Zug, Switzerland
,
MS Jus
1   SHI Homoeopathy College, Zug, Switzerland
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Further Information

Publication History

Publication Date:
21 March 2017 (online)

 

Aims:

Adonis vernalis is often used, especially in low-potencies, for cardiac insufficiency. The symptoms in the materia medica are based on toxicological information, clinical observations and symptoms derived from a proving done by using the crude substance. Would a proving of adonis in potentized form elicit more specific symptoms (cardiac, physical and mental)?

Methods:

Adonis was proved in 30CH potency in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial during 6 weeks and according to ECCH proving criteria. 18 provers received adonis 30CH, 5 provers placebo.

Results:

The proving not only confirmed the well-known cardiac symptoms but contributed many interesting, new symptoms on the physical, as well as on the mental level. The new symptoms obtained, makes adonis more accessible in the treatment of a wider spectrum of cardiac problems. Due to the mental picture obtained by this proving, it is now also easier to differentiate adonis from other similar heart remedies. This new knowledge was extremely helpful in prescribing adonis as a palliative remedy in a case of progressive valvular aortic stenosis. Not only did the breathing and cardiac symptoms improve notably, there was also a remarkable improvement in the mental sphere over an observation period of 3 years. Adonis assisted the patient in regaining a better quality of life and in remarkably reducing his symptoms, without undergoing cardiac surgery.

Conclusion:

This case clinically verified many of the symptoms obtained by the new proving. The proving of adonis provides the homeopathic community with valuable new symptoms, a clearer mental picture, as well as wider therapeutic possibilities.