Pestinum

Summary

The authors present a proving of Pestinum, a nosode of the plague. A short overview of history and pathophysiology of the disease is included. Main symptoms at a physical level are quite similar to the symptoms of the disease. At the mental level there are fear of unknown, feelings of surprise, unreality and isolation.

Key words

Pestinum - Plague - Pestilence - Infection - Proving - Nosodes.

References

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