Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms

From the Book

INTRODUCTION
[reprinted with permission]

The purpose of this book is to serve as a concise guide to the main keynotes and confirmatory symptoms of each of the most commonly prescribed remedies in clinical practice.

I have entitled it "Desktop Guide" because I envision its place sitting handy to the interviewer to refer to during the course of case-taking. Many, many times in my practice I have reached for just such a book as this and could not find it.

I reach for this book every time I wish to confirm a remedy in a case and want to ask the specific symptoms of confirmation. While there are several excellent texts of keynotes, I found none which truly compile all the most important keynotes existing. I hope that this book will fill this void.

This text is a compilation of the most essential facts of our remedies, based upon my knowledge but most especially upon the copious notes of my studies with George Vithoulkas.

Mr. Vithoulkas is now presenting us with his magnificent materia medica, and yet I believe this simple list of keynotes and confirmatory symptoms will remain a useful tool in the homeopathic armamentarium. I have not attempted to include every symptom known for our remedies - this is the province of our great encyclopedias.

Nor is this a proper materia medica for I have given only a sketch of the full essences of the remedies. Rather it is meant as a text of the basic and practical information which is the "bread and potatoes" of homeopathic practice.

The intention of this book is to be as useful as possible to the practitioner in the consulting room. It is therefore arranged in more or less the traditional headings of Hahnemann from " Mind" to "Skin."

I have elected to place the general symptoms immediately after the mental symptoms because of the greater importance of these symptoms in confirming the remedy. I have added sections which may not be self-explanatory: "Clinical" and "Combined Symptoms" and "Comparisons."

The "Clinical" section includes the most common conditions which are treated by the remedy, but the reader should note that pathological entities are our least specific information in the selection of the simillimum.

The section "Combined Symptoms" indicates common doublets or triplets of symptomatology which can be considered strong indications for the remedy, even when the remedy is not famous for either of the component symptoms.

For example, Cobaltum is not a major remedy for lumbago, nor is it among the most important remedies for seminal discharges. However when seminal discharges and lumbago are found in the same case, then Cobaltum becomes a very likely choice for the patient. I have placed these doublets and triplets in this section.

In the section "Comparisons" I have noted only the similarities between the remedies compared. The remedies mentioned are based on my experience of the most common remedies to be confused with the remedy being discussed, and the reasons for their confusion.

The symptoms are presented in two gradations: ordinary and bold print. This is to distinguish those symptoms which are regarded as keynotes from those that are less specific confirmations.

A keynote is here defined as a symptom so indicative of a particular remedy that upon hearing this symptom strongly stated by the patient, our minds must turn automatically to this remedy. We must attempt in all cases to justify our prescriptions in the broadest sense possible, and should never prescribe narrowly on only one symptom.

However, the keynote is a strong piece of information and is often crucial in making the final determination of the remedy.

The keynotes listed may also be used in further justifying our prescription. When we first examine a case, we must keep our minds free of prejudice regarding remedies. However, after the symptoms are well-delineated, it is often helpful to try to confirm the remedies which are suggested by our study of the case by asking the patient about the main keynote symptoms for these remedies.

In this text, the prescriber can readily find the keynotes used to confirm the prescription by scanning down the page asking the patient concerning the symptoms listed in bold type.

The * has been used to indicate that the remedy discussed is the most important remedy in our materia medica for the symptom denoted. This may be true even if the symptom cannot be considered a keynote of the remedy. All abbreviations follow those used by Kent in his Repertory.

As previously stated, the symptoms listed in this text come largely from my studies with George Vithoulkas. In addition I have utilized a wide variety of reliable sources as a basis for information.

There are some symptoms included in this text which I have not personally confirmed but which come to us directly from highly reliable sources such as Kent or Nash or Lippe. In these instances I have included the symptoms and referenced the author or used a qualifying phrase such as "Many authors mention the symptom......"

Otherwise, I have not listed symptoms in this book simply because they were written in another text. Rather I have included almost exclusively symptoms which I have confirmed in my own cases or cases that I have had an opportunity to examine.

Also I have not included remedies of which I have only very limited experience or only theoretical knowledge. Therefore, this text is necessarily incomplete (no prescriber can claim to have seen all possible presentations of our remedies) and I welcome each prescriber to make his own additions in the margins.

Despite this caveat, I have invested some seven years in preparing this text and to the best of my ability, all of the best-documented keynotes and characteristics are included. I look forward to all comments and additions from my readers.

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Details

Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms, by Roger Morrison, was published in 1993.

The purpose of this book is to serve as a guide to the keynotes and confirmatory symptoms of 290 of the most commonly prescribed homeopathic remedies in clinical practice. Its greatest utility lies in its place by the homeopath's side during case taking.

Any time one wants to verify a remedy choice by asking confirmatory symptoms, just reach for this book. It is a compilation of classical sources, Morrison's clinical experience, and most importantly, his studies with George Vithoulkas.

Morrison has included almost exclusively symptoms that he has confirmed in his own cases or cases that he has had an opportunity to examine.

Where appropriate, each remedy has a general description, mental symptoms, general symptoms and symptoms of various parts of the body. The "Clinical" section includes the most common conditions that are treated by the remedy.

A "Combined Symptoms" section indicates groups of 2 or 3 symptoms (doublets or triplets) that, when found together, are a strong indication for the remedy. In the section "Comparisons", Morrison has noted only the similarities between the remedies compared.

The remedies mentioned are based on his experience of the most common remedies to be confused with the remedy being discussed, and the reasons for their confusion. This section is helpful both in differentiating between remedies and in furthering our knowledge of comparative materia medica.

Other remedies important for particular symptoms are in italics. Verified keynotes are in bold type and symptoms for which the remedy is the most important remedy are indicated by a diamond mark.

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Heritage

A concise reference for confirmatory symptoms.

The information is derived mostly from the author's practice and includes no remedies "which I have only very little experience or only theoretical knowledge.

Asking, "Does our profession really need this text?", the author answers it by saying he conceived the book from his own "desire to have at my desk exactly the book I was contemplating writing."

Julian Winston writes:
Considered by many to be an ideal desktop reference.

From:
The Heritage of Homoeopathic Literature
copyright 2001 by Julian Winston
Reprinted with the permission of the author

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Author

Roger Morrison
M.D., DHt

(1954 -     )

Dr. Morrison was born on February 21, 1954 at 10:21am in Rochester, NY. He grew up in Tennessee and attended medical school there, graduating in 1978. In his early career, he worked as an emergency room physician for several years. During this time Dr. Morrison also did much of the preparatory work for his calling as a homeopath.

In 1978, while still in medical training, Dr. Morrison attended his first seminar on homeopathy in Athens. It was at this seminar that he determined to study at the Athenian Center for Homeopathic Medicine - the foremost center for homeopathy in the world. This center was created and run by the world's most renowned homeopath - George Vithoulkas.

Dr. Morrison spent four years learning to speak Greek and then completed a two year fellowship at the center in Athens. During his stay, Dr. Morrison became one of the top assistants at the center, eventually earning the prestigious diploma of the Athenian Center.

Upon completion of his fellowship in 1984, Dr. Morrison returned to the United States to assist in the establishment of the Hahnemann Medical Clinic and the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy. He divides his time between his practice at the clinic, teaching at the college and at other institutions and writing. Dr. Morrison lectures throughout the world on many aspects of homeopathy.

Dr. Morrison has published some 20 articles in homeopathic journals throughout the world since 1984. He has also presented papers before the International LIGA of homeopathy. In 1993, Dr. Morrison completed work on his first textbook, Desktop Guide. These books have become standard text at most homeopathic colleges in the country and are translated into five languages and are used by homeopaths throughout the world. In 1999 he published his second text The Desktop Companion.

Dr. Morrison and Hahnemann College now offer a comprehensive introduction to classical homeopathy in video for home study. The program, Foundations of Homeopathy consists of actual live video taped lectures from the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy four year professional course for licensed medical practitioners. Learn more about the Foundations of Homeopathy video course.

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Reviews

From
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF HOMEOPATHY

A Comparative Review of Morrison's Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms and Vermeulen's Synoptic Materia Medica
Julian Jonas, C.A.

The arsenal of clinical tools was fortified over the second half of 1993 by the appearance of two new materia medicas. Both Roger Morrison's Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms (herein referred to as the Desktop Guide), and Frans Vermeulen's Synoptic Materia Medica (herein referred to as the Synoptic) are valuable reference works intended to provide the practitioner with quick access to vital information on the most commonly used remedies.

At the expense of in-depth information covering all the homeopathic minutia of remedies large and small, they become wonderful allies when probing for confirmatory symptoms, reviewing the big picture of familiar remedies, or grasping a general overview if one is studying basic materia medica. The overall design of both is quite similar: several hundred remedies listed alphabetically, with each entry typically covering several pages.

These books are probably best classified as keynote materia medicas, yet they offer much more than just a review of individual symptoms. Certainly, they seem destined to not only supercede such classics as Allen's Keynotes or Boger's Synoptic Key of the Materia Medica on the desks of most contemporary clinical homeopaths, but might even supplant Boericke's Materia Medica in many circumstances as well.

Though the similarities between the two are not insubstantial, they certainly are not entirely identical in form or function. For starters, Vermeulen covers 190 remedies while Morrison covers 290.

Another small difference is that while all listings in the Synoptic seem to be covered in one to three pages, the Desktop Guide contains descriptions as brief as one or two lines and as extensive as seven or eight pages. But there are also deeper differences.

In North America, there is probably no classical homeopath unaware of the professional background and contributions of Roger Morrison. This book is just the latest offering that solidifies his position as one of this country's premiere disciples of George Vithoulkas and as a leading homeopathic educator.

The Desktop Guide is an outgrowth of his career. While Roger has drawn on many other reference works along with his own extensive clinical experience to round out the information, the book has a definite Vithoulkian flavor.

More complete and accurate than any other summary of Vithoulkas's remedy pictures previously published in English, it contains well sculpted images touching on the major aspects of the entries. Strictly speaking, these are not the "essences." There is no attempt to exclusively focus on a psychological perspective. Ample space is given to both relevant physical and clinical symptoms. Yet, each entry is skillfully crafted to give the reader a taste of the Vithoulkian "essence" along with the broad strokes of the remedy.

An introductory paragraph tops each entry and outlines a perspective on the most salient themes. It may focus on any combination of mentals, emotions, physicals, or clinical information.

The introduction is followed by a series of one- or two- line sentences organized by systems. These contain the most important bits of data relevant to that remedy. Any attempt to cram in lots of small details that may result in information overload is studiously avoided.

Particularly consequential keynotes are highlighted in boldface. Morrison also adds a diamond to indicate that the particular remedy under discussion is the most important one for that symptom. (E.g., under Helleborus, "Stupefaction and mental dullness" is listed with a diamond.)

After the symptoms sections, there is a list of the most common clinical conditions for which the particular remedy is used. This is reminiscent of Clarke's Materia Medica where a similar section is placed near the beginning of each entry. The next section lists complementary remedies.

Following this there is a brief differential that introduces the remedies most easily confused with the given remedy, along with the similar symptoms that could lead to the confusion. Another useful touch is the book's excellent index.

Where relevant, Morrison adds one more section on combined symptoms. These are a group of two or more symptoms which, when found together, are an indication that a certain remedy should be considered.

As an example, under Lithium carbonicum, combined symptoms are "hip pain and heart disease" or "rheumatism and valvular heart disease." Although somewhat formula-like, this can help point toward a remedy from what other, wise can seem to be insignificant, overly generalized, or pathological information.

The book is self-published through the Hahnemann Clinic, and it costs sixty-five dollars a copy. The binding appears to be durable and the paper of high quality just as important, the expansive pages contain lots of white space, the layout is very clean, and the type is very easy on the eyes. This makes for easy going when quickly surveying the information on a remedy in the midst of a consultation.

Unfortunately, the cover on my copy has already begun to warp and the denim-like material is starting to exhibit wear marks at the corner. Hopefully, the publisher will be able to correct this problem in subsequent editions, since the reader is paying for more than an inexpensive copy.

Taken altogether though, the Desktop Guide has succeeded in being a truly, "user friendly" clinical aide. It is also a wonderful, accurate introduction to the basic material that George Vithoulkas has developed over the years.

Not as well known in this country is the Dutch homeopath Frans Vermeulen. As a teacher throughout Europe, he labored to put together a coherent summary of the often used remedies for his students. This information grew into the Synoptic Materia Medica.

Drawing from many different sources, Vermeulen has created a compact volume packed with information. The presentation is a more eclectic one that draws on material directly from Barthel's Synthetic Repertory, Boger's Synoptic Key, and the Complete Repertory of Roger van Zandvoort. It is also replete with many references to Vithoulkas, Phatak, 0. A. Julian, Mathur, Kent, Clark, Tyler, Borland, Lou Klein, Roger Morrison and others.

Yet, in spite of its richness, the author has been diligent in editing each entry to fill no more than a few pages.

The organization of the volume is somewhat unique, with the information on each remedy broken into six parts. The first describes the region of the body, side, tissues and/or organs for which the remedy has an affinity. This is followed by the modalities. Both of these borrow directly from the Synoptic Key and, to a much lesser extent, the Synthetic Repertory.

Following this is a section called the "Leading Symptoms." Often the meatiest part of each presentation, it provides a picture of the remedy through a list of its most outstanding features. Since it is not limited to simply enumerating individual symptoms, a more accurate name actually might be "Leading Characteristics."

While some of the leading symptoms are straightforward keynote symptoms, others are statements or explanations of some facet of the remedy that can cover a full paragraph.

Quite a few of the latter are direct quotes from other sources. One of three boldface letters - M, G, or P - is also placed at the head of each leading symptom to denote whether what follows relates to mentals, generals, or physicals. Information that the author feels is particularly important is written in capitals or, less frequently, in italics.

The "Repertory" section follows. These are small rubrics where the remedy appears in either italics or bold type in van Zandvoort's Complete MacRepertory.

Although there is some repetition from the leading symptoms, most of these symptoms are less broad and more peculiar than the information found in the previous section. Between the two sections, the remedy picture is covered in both broad and fairly detailed strokes.

After the repertory, food aversion, desires, aggravations and ameliorations are listed separately. Although these are good confirmatory rubrics, it is not clear why they cannot be incorporated into the previous section.

The final part, titled "Nucleus", is a very useful, simple summary of the dominant themes of the remedy. The content is mostly an abbreviated outline of the information detailed in "Leading Symptoms." A quick glance here gives an instantaneous overview of the remedy.

After using this book for a few months, I have come to appreciate it tremendously. With six different sections, the format is very flexible and a lot of information is presented in a relatively limited space.

More importantly, Vermeulen has succeeded in pulling together useful images from many sources to give very well rounded views on the remedies. Often, I find myself first looking at the nucleus section, then at a more detailed reading of the leading symptoms. If I have something in particular in mind, I will read through the repertory, the modalities, or the region or food section.

Hopefully, subsequent editions will expand on the number of remedies discussed. Although all the polychrests and most of the commonly used remedies are found in the Synoptic, the inclusion of some others would enhance the value of this book even further.

For instance, when looking to confirm the choice of Kalmia for a particular case, I was disappointed to find it missing. The addition of an index and some differentials would also be welcome, though the empty space allotted under "Notes" is a nice touch.

It is also too bad that this fine work is somewhat marred by an unattractive edition. From the glossy silver cover to a crowded layout, the physical structure of the book is simply uninviting.

To better understand the differences between these two works, let us compare the information presented about a few remedies. In particular, I have chosen three non-polychrests used for hyperactive children. This will also afford us an opportunity to work in a little thematic materia medica study to boot.

Arsenicum iodatum is described in the Desktop Guide as a remedy frequently used in hyperactivity. Morrison explains how "these children can literally tear apart the doctor's office, not out of maliciousness, but from restlessness."

The one page of information he provides on this remedy centers on three boldface symptoms: tremendously restless (this can be expected since both Arsenicum and Iodum are that way), warm-blooded (Arsenicum iodatum can be used for cases that seem to fit Arsenicum but are warm), and hay fever with acrid, watery discharge. (It is useful for allergies and respiratory problems.)

Other material is fairly sparse. Malignancy is listed under generals, while psoriasis and eczema are listed under skin. The clinical conditions are basically the same as listed above.

His differential is with five remedies (Ars., Sulph., Kali-i., Iod., and Lach.) although there are no comparative symptoms. He also adds a useful list of "the most common remedies for hyperactivity in children" (Tub, Verat., Sulph., Hyos., Med., Nux-v., Stram., Ars-i., Lyc., Tarent., Anac., Rhus-t.) But again little information is provided on those characteristics of Arsenicum iodatum that differentiates it from the others.

Vermeulen writes that the nucleus of Arsenicum iodatum is burning, acrid discharges, hyperactivity, a warm Arsenicum and tubercular diathesis. With the exception of the tubercular diathesis, these themes are quite similar to what is found in the Desktop Guide.

A majority of the text enlarges upon these points. Also added are the following interesting symptoms which are garnered from diverse sources: aggravations from both heat and cold, deafness from hypertrophied eustachian tubes (Mathur), heart disease combined with chronic cough (Clark), and psoriasis.

The main mental symptom, "hyperactive children," is credited to Morrison, but is not enlarged upon. Most other symptoms listed from the mind section of MacRepertory - sudden impulse to kill, restlessness aggravated by warm bed, and sensitive to sensual impressions - are traits shared with Iodum. Only "anxiety from heat of the bed," which is an addition from Vithoulkas, stands out as an independent, characteristic symptom.

The Synoptic does give a good deal of space to the specifics of the discharges and other physical symptoms along with a long list of modalities. An explanation of how it relates to the tubercular diathesis, though, is missing.

In general, although the overall picture is much the same as described in the Desktop Guide, the Synoptic gives more symptoms with which to confirm the remedy while the Desktop Guide focuses slightly more on a mental/emotional picture of the remedy.

Vermeulen has enumerated many of the symptoms that the remedy shares with Arsenicum and Iodum, while Morrison summarizes these by simply stating that it "takes on the symptoms of both its constituents."

The information presented on Sulphuricum acidum is quite similar in both books. In contrast to the restlessness of Arsenicum iodatum, the feeling of this remedy is one of always being in a rush. Morrison encapsulates this with the term "frantic hurriedness."

He provides us with a very nice thematic summary by describing how the substance is found in exhaust fumes and "by metaphor, it is thus both a by-product of our culture's frantic pace... and a cause of that same hurriedness." Vermeulen describes this as "being nervous and anxious to get things done in time. Cannot relax."

Beyond the hurriedness, there are several other major themes of Sulphuricum acidum listed by both authors, the first being aggravations from fumes, exhaust and other pollutants in the air. Morrison states that this remedy is a consideration when dealing with patients who are very sensitive to chemicals or have environmental illnesses.

The acid in the remedy shows up as a tendency toward exhaustion with internal trembling. As a useful combined symptom, Morrison gives "hurriedness and complaints from exhaustion." Along with the weakness is a chilliness and aggravation from cold.

The Desktop Guide also lists sexual weakness in the form of premature ejaculation. Another part of the picture is an acidic condition in the body. This manifests as sourness of perspiration and other discharges, with aphthae (it is a three in the repertory), and heartburn. Vermeulen also lists yellow- colored stools.

Another keynote of Sulphuricum acidum is the predisposition toward bruising. Vermeulen specifies such phenomena as purpura haemorrhagica, eccymoses and petechiae. Both authors state that it follows Arnica after injury or bruising. Morrison also adds soft tissue injuries or gangrene after injury.

This remedy is fairly common in menopausal women. While the Desktop Guide states this as "general aggravation at the menopause," the Synoptic specifies flushes of heat, perspiration, weakness, internal tremor, hurriedness and bruises relative to the climacteric.

Both books point out that Sulphuricum acidum has a strong connection with alcohol. Under the food section, Vermeulen shows that both desire for and aversion to alcohol are listed in italics in MacRepertory, while the aggravation from alcohol is in bold print. Morrison emphasizes the craving for brandy in particular (listed in italics in MacRepertory), and gives as one of his boldface symptoms "Aversion to water unless liquor or brandy is added to it."

There are a few other keynote symptoms listed by both authors. Pains appear gradually and disappear suddenly. There is a feeling of looseness of the brain in the head. Perspiration appears after eating warm food.

The Desktop Guide contains three small keynotes not found in the Synoptic. These are "talks to himself," "itching of the fingertips," and "sensation of egg-white on the face." The Synoptic has "amelioration from walking fast," "monosyllabic speech," and "difficult respiration that is ameliorated by hanging down the legs."

Again, the difference between the presentation of Sulphuricum acidum is more one of format than information. The Desktop Guide develops a better picture of the mentals in the introductory paragraph, while the Synoptic has slightly more data listed in the leading symptoms and MacRepertory sections.

To a great extent this distinction holds true for the respective presentations of Tarentula hispanica. The basic picture and use of this remedy for hyperactive persons is common knowledge. Both materia medicas very adequately present this information, though certain aspects of the symptomatology receive more or less attention.

In his introductory remarks, Morrison begins with a useful insight into the early, less developed stages of the remedy. While reading this description, it becomes clear that it is easy to miss the early stage Tarentula hispanica and prescribe something like Nux vomica instead.

Before reaching a state of intense hyperactivity, these people are always keeping themselves busy. They are hard workers and are prone to workaholism. Both remedies are chilly and crave spicy foods as well.

It is only as the pathology deepens that the well- known restlessness, hurriedness, and impatience appear more dramatically. Morrison characterizes this as "nervous over-stimulation," while Vermeulen describes it as "boundless energy." Both books portray this state in similar terms. There is extreme restlessness, ceaseless motion, and the perception that others are not moving quickly enough.

In this state there is a hypersensitivity to many types of stimulations. Best known is the effect of music, which either further excites or soothes the nerves. Tarentula hispanica is also sensitive to colors and touch. It is a third degree under "aversion to being touched," listed as being averse to black, blue, red, yellow and green, as well as "charmed by blue, green and red."

As the condition evolves even further, other aspects of the symptomatology begin to appear. Morrison gives an image of an inner stimulation so great that it no longer can be relieved by mere movement or activity. This is when Tarentula hispanica can become destructive, full of rages and violent impulses.

Vermeulen quotes from Tyler: "Sudden violent [sic] ... are absolutely characteristic... Sudden impulse to do harm ... Violence of onslaught."

This characteristic is coupled with a dishonest nature. Morrison uses "cunning," "manipulative" and "deceitful" to describe it. Vermeulen gives "foxy," "devious" and "sly destructive" (Tyler). Of course, the combined picture is of the spider coyly awaiting its prey, and then pouncing on it with incredible speed.

Deeper pathology also increases the speed and frequency of movement to the point of being uncontrollable. Again Vermeulen uses Tyler's description: "Incredible quickness: jumps out of bed and smashes something before she can be prevented," to which he adds "Followed by laughter and apologies." The Synoptic also quotes Kent: "Rolling from side to side to relieve the distress." Twitches, jerks, and general choreic movements also appear.

The sensitivity reaches to every part of the body. A keynote described by both authors is "extreme hypersensitivity of the tips of the fingers." Vermeulen says that the spine is overly sensitive and that touching it refers pain to the heart, chest and other areas. The genitals are also sensitive.

In the Desktop Guide this is described as "hypersexual ... promiscuous." The Synoptic gives "sexual erethism," meaning abnormally sensitive to stimutation (Yasgur, A Dictionary of Homeopathic Medical Terminology).
Relative to the genitalia, Morrison lists uterine fibroids, and "tumors and diseases of the ovaries and testes." This is not mentioned in the Synoptic, though both discuss the itching of the vulva and vaginal area, which is worse after the menses.

The Desktop Guide also notes that Tarentula hispanica is useful in heart conditions such as angina or mitral valve disease. As one of his combined symptoms he gives "heart and ovarian disease." (The other is "hurriedness and genital itching.")

One aspect of the remedy that is emphasized in the Synoptic is a cheerful disposition. If we look in the repertory, it is under cheerful, mirth" and "jesting" in italics. Under "exhilaration" it is in boldface. Vermeulen writes, "Extreme disposition to laugh, play, joke, to do absurd things."

Other differences between the two presentations are relatively minor. Morrison notes that Tarentula hispanica is chilly and aggravated by cold, Vermeulen that it is chilly but desires cold drinks and open air. It also lists the remedy in the third degree under "desire to eat sand." While both mention genital itching, Morrison also lists abscesses, skin ulcers and formication as relevant symptoms.

All in all, these are two valuable books whose similarities are greater than their differences. If I were to have only one on my desk, either one would be fine ... but I would miss the other for its complementary information.

The outstanding attributes of the Desktop Guide are the concise summary at the beginning of each entry along with the faithful description of the Vithoulkian remedy image. The Synoptic offers a greater diversity of information from many different sources an more detailed data for study or confirmation.

Julian Jonas, C.A., graduated from the Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in Osaka, Japan. He has practiced in Japan and Sri Lanka, holding licenses also in California, Massachusetts, and Vermont. He completed the NESH course in 1991. Julian currently practices in Saxtons River, Vermont. He is one of the instructors at the New England School of homeopathy and is currently participating in the 18- month NESH Level 3 course.

New England Journal of Homeopathy Volume 3 Number 1, Winter 1994
Reprinted with permission from New England Journal of Homeopathy

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Contents

Abies-c. -- 1
Abies-n. -- 1
Abrot. -- 2
Acon. -- 3-6
Cimic. -- 7
Act-sp. -- 7
Aesc. -- 8
Aeth. -- 9
Agar. -- 10-11
Agn. -- 12
All-c. -- 13
Aloe. -- 14-15
Alum. -- 16-17
Ambr. -- 18
am-c. -- 19
Anac. -- 20-21
Anag. -- 22
Ang. -- 22
Anthr. -- 22
Ant-c. -- 23-24
Ant-t. -- 25-26
Apis. -- 27-29
Apoc. -- 30
Arg. -- 31
Arg-n. -- 32-35
Arn. -- 36-38
Ars. -- 39-44
Ars-i. -- 45
Art-v. -- 46
Arum-t. -- 46
Arund. -- 47
Asaf. -- 48
Asar. -- 49
Aur. -- 50-51
Aur-m. -- 52
Aur-m-n. -- 53
Bad. -- 53
Bapt. -- 54
Bar-c. -- 55-56
Bar-m. -- 57
Bell. -- 58-62
Bell-p. -- 63
Benz-ac. -- 64
Berb. -- 65
Bism. -- 66
Blatta. -- 67
Bor. -- 68-69
Both. -- 70
Bov. -- 70
Brom. -- 71
Bry. -- 72-75
Bufo. -- 76
Cact. -- 77-78
Cadm-s. -- 79
Calad. -- 79
Calc-ar. -- 80-81
Calcarea Carbonica -- 82-86
Calc-f. -- 87
Calc-p. -- 88-90
Calc-sil. -- 91
Calc-s. -- 91
Calen. -- 92
Camph. -- 93
Cann-i. -- 94-95
Cann-s. -- 96
Canth. -- 97-98
Caps. -- 99
Carb-an. -- 100-101
Carb-v. -- 102-103
Carb-ac. -- 104
Carbn-s. -- 105
Carc. -- 105-108
Card-m. -- 109
Cast-eq. -- 109
Caul. -- 110
Caust. -- 111-113
Cean. -- 114
Cedr. -- 115
Cham. -- 115-117
Chelin. -- 118
Chim. -- 119
Chin. -- 120-121
Chin-s. -- 122-123
Chlol. -- 124
Chlor. -- 124
Cic. -- 124
Cimic. -- 125-126
Cina. -- 127-128
Cinnb. -- 129
Cist. -- 129
Clem. -- 130
Cob. -- 131
Coca. -- 131
Cocc. -- 132-133
Coc-c. -- 134
Coff. -- 135
Colch. -- 136-137
Coll. -- 138
Coloc. -- 138-139
Con. -- 140-141
Cor-r. -- 142
Croc. -- 142
Crot-c. -- 143
Crot-h. -- 144
Croto-t. -- 145
Cub. -- 146
Cupr. -- 146-147
Cur. -- 148
Cycl. -- 148-149
Dig. -- 150
Dios. -- 151
Dol. -- 152
Dros. -- 152
Dulc. -- 153-154
Elaps. -- 155
Equis. -- 156
Erig. -- 156
Eup-per. -- 157
euphr. -- 158
Ferr. -- 159-160
Ferr-i. -- 161
Fer-p. -- 161
Fl-ac. -- 162-163
Form. -- 164
Gamb. -- 164
Gels. -- 165-167
Glon. -- 168
Gnaph. -- 169
Graph. -- 169-171
Grat. -- 172
Grin. -- 173
Guai. -- 174
Ham. -- 175
Hecla. -- 176
Hell. -- 176-177
Helon. -- 178
Hepar. -- 179-180
Hydr. -- 181
Lyss. -- 182-183
Hyos. -- 184-186
Hyper. -- 187
Ign. -- 187-189
Iod. -- 190-191
Ip. -- 192
Iris. -- 193
Jac. -- 194
Jalapa -- 194
Jug-c. -- 194
Jug-r. -- 194
Kali-ar. -- 195
Kali-bi -- 196-197
Kali-br. -- 198-199
Kali-c. -- 200-202
Kali-fcy. -- 203
Kali-i. -- 203-204
Kali-n. -- 205
Kali-p. -- 206
Kali-s. -- 207
Kalm. -- 208-209
Kreos. -- 210-211
Lac-c. -- 212-213
Lac-d. -- 214
Lach. -- 215-218
Lac-ac. -- 219
Lact. -- 219
Lath. -- 220
Lat-m. -- 220
Laur. -- 221
Lec. -- 222
Led. -- 222
Lem-m. -- 223
Lil-t. -- 224-225
LIth-c. -- 224-225
Lith-c. -- 226
Lob. -- 227
Lyc. -- 228-231
Lycps. -- 232
Mag-c. -- 233-234
Mag-m. -- 235-236
Mag-p. -- 237
Manc. -- 238
Mang. -- 239
Med. -- 240-242
Meli. -- 243
Meph. -- 244
Merc. -- 244-246
Merc-c. -- 247
Merc-i-r. -- 248
Mez. -- 249
Mosch. -- 250-251
Murx. -- 252
Mur-ac. -- 252
Naja. -- 253-254
Nat-ar. -- 255
Nat-c. -- 256-257
Nat-m. -- 258-262
Nat-p. -- 263
Nat-s. -- 264-266
Nit-ac. -- 267-269
Nux-m. -- 270-271
Nux-v. -- 272-275
Oci. -- 276
Oena. -- 276
Olnd. -- 277
Ol-an. -- 278
Onos. -- 279
Op. -- 280-282
Orig. -- 283
Ox-ac. -- 283-284
Paeon. -- 285
Pall. -- 285
Pareir. -- 286
Par. -- 287
Petr. -- 288-289
Petros. -- 290
Phel. -- 290
Ph-ac. -- 291
Phos. -- 292-296
Phys. -- 297
Phyt. -- 297-298
Pic-ac. -- 299
Pip-m. -- 300
Plat. -- 301-302
Plb. -- 303-304
Podo. -- 305
Prun. -- 306
Psor. -- 307-308
Ptel. -- 309
Puls. -- 310-314
Pyrog. -- 315-316
Rad-br. -- 317
Ran-b. -- 318-319
Raph. -- 320
Rat. -- 320
Rheum -- 321
Rhod. -- 322
Rhus-t. -- 323-326
Rhus-v. -- 327
Rob. -- 328
Rumx. -- 328
Ruta. -- 329
Sabad. -- 331
Sabin. -- 332
Samb. -- 333
Sang. -- 334
Sanic. -- 336
Sars. -- 338
Scut. -- 339
Sec. -- 339
Sel. -- 341
Seneg -- 342
Sep. -- 343
Sil. -- 347
Sin-n. -- 352
Spig. -- 353
Spong. -- 354
Squil. -- 356
Stann. -- 356
Staph. -- 358
Stel. -- 361
Stict. -- 362
Stram. -- 363
Stront. -- 366
Stry. -- 366
Sulph. -- 368
Sul-ac. -- 374
Symph. -- 376
Syph. -- 376
Tab. -- 379
Tarax. -- 379
Tarent-c. -- 380
Tarent. -- 381
Tell. -- 383
Tere-ch. -- 384
Teucr. -- 385
Thea. -- 385
Ther. -- 385
Thlaspi. -- 386
Thuj. -- 387
Tub. -- 390
Urt-u. -- 393
Ust. -- 394
Valer. -- 395
Virat-v. -- 398
Verb. -- 399
Vib. -- 399
Viol-o. -- 400
Wye. -- 400
Xan. -- 400
Zinc. -- 401
Index -- 405

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