Remedy code: 3-665.355.11
A three-year-old girl experiences restless sleep, waking up frequently and she is groaning in her sleep. She suffers from constipation and sometimes has acidic stools. The ENT specialist knows not what to do, which is very unsatisfactory for the parents. During the day, she doesn’t complain much and has a high pain tolerance; she often falls but never whine. She is not a good eater and only eats moderately after a bowel movement. She sleeps with her parents and is still breastfed. The mother, who is young and attentive, often explains things to the child or tends to her during the consultation, even breastfeeding her. The parents are waking up 6-8 times a night for breastfeeding, which the mother finds “unsustainable.” Weaning causes too much stress for the child, who cries intensely even when it’s explained to her. They don’t use a bottle. Her growth is slightly below average, and her breath is sometimes acidic. She has been groaning in her sleep since birth, and her tongue often appears patchy, with the right side turning purplish red. Her skin has been dry for weeks. She is a sensitive child who processes a lot at night, perceives many things, and is highly observant. The parents try to keep everything calm and well-planned, as otherwise the child becomes hyperactive, wants only to play, and cannot fall asleep. She is rarely ill, has not been vaccinated, and has not had any childhood diseases so far. Her feet are always cold. The pregnancy and delivery went well, and the mother was very relaxed. The mother stopped working to take care of her, and both parents work in humanistic care. Borage has slightly increased her appetite but also caused more stomach issues.
AnalysisBoraginales: The softness between mother and child, and the atmosphere that could almost be described as “pastel,” was decisive in the choice, along with the traits of
Phase 3—compliant and dependent—but also the clearer, structured elements of
Phase 4, including the mother’s responsibility. She gave up her job (adapting to the situation,
Phase 3) to optimize care (taking responsibility,
Phase 4).
Stage 11 involves holding onto attention (the privilege) and breastfeeding. The parents' protective instinct, the search for equality (a theme of the
Lanthanides, analogous to
Gold series), and sensitivity to and expression of nonverbal communication and tone are well-known in
Boraginales and to some extent throughout the
Lamiidae group.
Prescribing based on the "atmosphere" of the family, the overall "picture" of the situation, especially the home environment, is a valuable entry point in the analysis.
Prescription:
Echium vulgare C200.
Follow-upDuring the first three weeks, things are "going fairly well." There is less groaning, no more stomach pain, and she sometimes falls asleep on her own. After taking the remedy, she didn’t ask for breastfeeding one day, which was very remarkable. The tongue is calmer (the tongue reflects the condition of the mucous membranes). She no longer has nighttime fears, though she still asks for breastfeeding. After two months, she experiences a developmental leap and becomes a bit more irritable. Echium is repeated. Afterward, the mother describes the tension surrounding her behavior as "lighter," and there is no longer as much struggle. She remains sensitive to impressions.