MIASMATIC PRESCRIBING: LOOK AND DIAGNOSE THE MIASM

NOTE: TO DIAGNOSE THE MIASM WITH THIS TOOL YOU HAVE TO BE AN UNPREJUDICED OBSERVER ,
WHEN THE PATIENT ENTERS YOUR CLINIC FROM THE MOMENT HE ENTERS OBSERVE THE PATIENT
KEENLY AND THEN ENCIRCLE THE MOST STRIKING FEAUTRES IN THE BELOW GIVEN TABLES OF
SYMPTOMS AND WITH SUITABLE AND SENSIBLE QUESTIONS DIAGNOSE HIS MIASM QUICKLY WITH THE
TOOL GIVEN BELOW .

TUBERCULAR MIASM:

HAIR : BREAKS, SPLITS

AND STICKS TOGATHER
FACE : PURPLE
COLOUR , FLUSHED

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM : NAILS : GLOSSY, WHITE

RECURRENT SPOTS, FLUSH EASILY
TONSILITIES
STRUCTURE :NARROW

SKIN : FLUSHING, CRAVEINGS: HOBBIES : ARE

BLEEDING MEAT,POTATOES, SALTY CREATIVE, COOCKING,
LIPS : BRIGHT RED, FOODS, TOO HOT OR DRAWING ,ACTING,
FLUSHING TOO COLD FOOD, HORSE RIDING, MUSIC,

INDICATIONS OF TUBERCULAR MIASMATIC STATES:

i. Lean and thin constitution ( fatness without fitness )

ii. Cosmopolital habits ( mentally keen but physically weak )

iii. Fear of dogs

iv. Ever changing systems (rapid response to any stimuli )

v. Complaints from change of weather or atmosphere

vi. Tendency to cough and cold (catches cold very easily )

vii. History of tuberculosis or lung diseases

viii. Chronic inflammation of glands and tonsils

ix. The problem child – ( slow in comprehension dull, unable to keep a line of thought )
 x. Hemorrhage from nose on slight provocation ( blowing the nose , slight blow or even washing
the face

PSORIC MIASM:

HAIR : DRY, HARSH,

DANDRUFF
FACE : BLUISH
APPEARANCE

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM : NAILS : DRY , HARSH

STRUCTURE :NATURAL
CURVES OF CHEST
REMAINS UNCHANGED ,

SKIN : DRY CRAVEINGS: SWEETS, HOBBIES : WATCHING

LIPS : DRY AND SEASONED FOOD, TV, VIDEO, FILMS,
FEATURES OF MEAT, TEA, COFFEE, READING, BOARD
CYANOSIS TOBACCO, FOOD GAMES, PLAYING

INDICATIONS OF PSORIC MIASMATIC STATES:

i. Hypersensitivity (mainly creates disturbance in sensations and functions )

ii. Hurried nature (no peace of mind )

iii. Self centeredness ( has no love and pity for anyone )

iv. Though extremely sick but thinks he is all right

v. All pains are neuralgic type

vi. Burnt taste in mouth

vii. Nervousness main characteristic

viii. Burning is great indication

ix. Amelration by natural discharges

x. Redness of all mucus membranes

SYPHILITIC MIASM:
 HAIR : FALLING FROM
ALL OVER THE BODY
FACE : REDDISH
APPEARANCE , CLEFT

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM : NAILS : THIN , BREAK

STRUCTURE :CHEST EASILY, CHANNELLED,
FLAT, DEPRESSED, PITTED, CONCAVE
ADVANCED LUNG SPOON SHAPED

SKIN : CRACKS AND CRAVEINGS: ALCOHOL , HOBBIES : HUNTING ,

FISSURE, ULCERATIVE COLD FOOD WRESTLING, BOXING,
LIPS : CRACKED AVERSIONS: MEAT, MARTIAL ARTS ,
OCCUPATION : ANIMAL FOOD ARCHERY, RACEING,

INDICATIONS OF SYPHILITIC MIASMATIC STATES:

i. Destruction, perversion, dissolution or degeneration is most important sign

ii. Fixed ideas

iii. Tendency to develop ulcer

iv. Mentally dull , heavy , stupid and suspicious

v. Aggravation from natural discharges

vi. Offensiveness from all discharges

vii. Copper or metallic taste in mouth

viii. Patients with family history of anyone of the following diseases as azoospermia , sterility,
abortions and cancer .

ix. Affection of most vital organs like brain , heart, eyes and periosteum

x. Aversion to animal food

SYCOTIC MIASM:
 HAIR : FISHY SMELL,
ALOPECIA
FACE : YELLOWISH,
PUFFY &

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM : NAILS : THIN , BREAK

STRUCTURE :EDEMATO EASILY, CHANNELLED,
US APPEARANCE OF PITTED, CONCAVE
NOSE WITH SPOON SHAPED

SKIN : CRACKS AND CRAVEINGS: BEER, HOBBIES : HUNTING ,

FISSURE, ULCERATIVE RICH GRAVIES, SALTY WRESTLING, BOXING,
LIPS : CRACKED FOOD MARTIAL ARTS ,
OCCUPATION : AVERSIONS: MEAT, MILK ARCHERY, RACEING,

INDICATIONS OF SYCOTIC MIASMATIC STATES:

i. Inco-ordination, excess, proliferation of tissues

ii. Develops the catarrhal discharge

iii. Condylomatous growth

iv. History of hereditary or acquired gonorrhea

v. Edema or anasarca in any part or of the whole body

vi. Slow recovery , even acute disease recovers very slowly

vii. Joints and connectives are affected

viii. Complaints worse from rest, rain, and damp places.

ix. Inflammation or blockage of fallopian tube and sterility due to that uterine tumor

x. Sycosis disturbs general metabolism and is manifested by dwarfism and emaciation of

particular parts

UDER THE GUIDENCE OF

DR SHIVAPRASAD.K (PRICIPAL, HOD

ORGANON OF MEDICINE)

ARTICLE BY:

DR SKANDHAN.S. KUMAR

MD- PART 1 ORGANON OF MEDICINE