This homoeopathic remedy is prepared from the saliva of a
rabid dog.
It is a very important
anticonvulsive medicine, especially in treating the
laryngeal spasm (
constriction of the throat). Its onset of convulsions
is related to hypersensitivity to light and water. The patient goes into severe
convulsions at the sight of bright light, shining objects or upon seeing water.
Even though the convulsions and fear are related to seeing water, the patient
cannot sip water even if he closes his eyes out of fear. The saliva of the
patient is like sticky threads as in Coccus Cacti and Kali Bichrome. Though in Hydrocotyle,
the saliva may or may not be sticky and thready.
A Hydrophobinum patient has
difficulty
in swallowing things. He keeps on attempting to swallow even without
eating or drinking anything. The froth forms at the mouth and the patient keeps
on spitting continuously.
This medicine is also useful in the treatment of sex-related diseases.In women, it is especially useful in the treatment of pain and discomfort related to the prolapse of the uterus. Due to extreme hypersensitivity, the sound or even the thought of running
water can aggravate the symptoms. A slight draft of air can also aggravate the symptoms.
