CANNABIS INDICA AND ITS ROLE

IN PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS
EXPLORING HOMOEOPATHY
 Cannabis Indica
Cannabis indica, formally known as Cannabis sativa forma indica, is an
annual plant in the Cannabaceae family. A putative species of the genus
Cannabis
 Cannabis Indica :William Boericke
Inhibits the higher faculties and stimulates the
imagination to a remarkable degree without any
marked stimulation of the lower or animal instinct. A
condition of intense exaltation, in which all perceptions
and conceptions, all sensations and all emotions are
exaggerated to the utmost degree.
Subconscious or dual nature state. Apparently under
the control of the second self, but, the original self,
prevents the performance of acts which are under the
domination of the second self. Apparently the two
natures cannot act independently, one acting as a
check, upon the other (Effects of one Dram doses by
Dr. Albert Schneider
 Cannabis Indica :William Boericke
The experimenter feels ever and anon that he is
distinct from the subject of the hashish dream and can
think rationally.
Produces the most remarkable hallucinations and
imaginations, exaggeration of the duration of time and
extent of space, being most characteristic. Conception
of time, space and place is gone. Extremely happy and
contented, nothing troubles. Ideas crowd upon each
other. Has great soothing influence in many nervous
disorders, like epilepsy, mania, dementia, delirium
tremens, and irritable reflexes. Exophthalmic goitre.
Catalepsy.
 Cannabis Indica :William Boericke
Mind.--Excessive loquacity; exuberance of spirits.
Time seems too long; seconds seem ages; a few
rods an immense distance. Constantly theorizing.
Anxious depression; constant fear of becoming
insane. Mania, must constantly move. Very
forgetful; cannot finish sentence. Is lost in
delicious thought. Uncontrollable laughter.
Delirium tremens. Clairvoyance. Emotional
excitement; rapid change of mood. Cannot realize
her identity, chronic vertigo as of floating off.
 CASE STUDY
A 43 yr old man came with his wife complains highly irritable ,short temperament,
and sleeplessness. After case taking came to know many more symptoms
suspicious, great loquacity, very abusive ,always in hurry, no respect for any one, but
not in front of every one only when alone and in front of his wife only. He was
presenting two different personality one was very efficient and hardworking ,
respecting ladies , non abusive ,very caring and affectionate . In his family he was
named as Shravan Kumar (According to Ramayana dutiful son who died while
serving his parents). Always been helpful to his parents and everyone else , always
took as his duty to follow his parents whatever they told him to do. Never countered
them or asked why? In office appreciated as very helpful and jovial and happy
though very talkative, very efficient ,working on high post in Govt organization. Wife
confirmed lot of family tension since last 25 yrs due to property dispute in family.
According to her he was absolutely fine, loving caring though secretive at the time
of marriage also. But after his fathers death his behavior is getting intolerable year
after year.
 Case Study
Irritability >at night, <in morning. Very abusive. Abusive to God, Even to
newsreaders or any women character on the t.v. , blaming ladies for
showing attitude . Sometimes abusive to his own mother and sister but
equally caring and loving for them . Very bitter to all relatives. Uses
disgraceful words and that womens only duty is to keep men happy. Keeps
on roaming around with very loud music and television even at 2am of night
to keep off thoughts intruding in his mind. Aggravated when alone. Wants
everything more kisi ke liye kam na pad jaye but not bothered about
himself even can give his share to others. Keeps on collecting medicines
from dispenasryjarurat padegi to kya karenge Insecurity. Relishes good
food ,desire to have more and more food in his plate but leaves food as
having little diet. Can not judge his appetite. Very cautious. Phases of
absolute normal behavior for few days than again same violent and
aggressive behavior. Sometimes lack of interest in everything with
prolonged sleeping hours , avoid going to office and even taking bath for
days. Feels better when away from family tensions.
 Case Study
Wants lot of pampering and care from wife feels angry when she is not able
to do so. Craving for non veg+++ and alcohol+++ , wants every day, craving
acidic things. Never bothered about his health and comfort . After fathers
death became very alone and anxious with sleepless nights and desire to
take revenge from who were guilty for his fathers problems and death,
though died because of cardiac arrest with Chronic renal failure. Had guilt
feeling that couldn't took father to hospital on time (Though his father
himself refused to go to hospital on the day). Impatient want things to be
done instantly by others specially wife as can not ask others for help and
share also. Very talkative keeps on repeating same stories again and again
gets irritated and feels insulted if some one ignores. When happy speaks in a
very loud tone always, scolding behavior toward kids but anxious , worried
about kids. Confusion of thoughts. Jealous , sometimes to even to his wife
also. And that she does not take care and love him rather insult him and
plans against him. Feels has got super power to predict future and destroy
others. Even supreme to God. Though fearful to God when calm. Behaves as
if under some drug influence though no such drug history found. Speaks
loudly when outside, about his social status and power of his post (logon ko
dara ke rakhna chahiye).
 Case Study
Having lot of inferiority complex about his looks and feel not smart , feels
very unlucky. Repent and curses God for his sufferings. Wish to die. Always
pretend rude and strong but cries in front of wife when alone for his
helplessness . Wish to destroy his enemies, feels very intelligent and
clever and so able enough to handle whatever consequence. Mai kisi se
darta nahi hu (I am not afraid of any one).
Eldest in family so thinks he is responsible for everyone and need to take
care of his siblings also though all are married and only 2-3 yr younger to
him. Always in a hurry mere paas time nahi he. Impatient want things to
be done instantly by others specially wife as can not ask others for help
and share also.
H/O severe skin infection when 6 yr old had lot of allopathic medications.
Now having very dry skin which peels off during change of season on face .
(Due to this feels pity on himself and curse God for the injustice with him)
Hypertension , Fatty Liver ,Baldness at the age of 27.
 Case Study
Many medicines given like Sulphur ,Nat mur, Acid nitricum
,coffea, Lachesis, nux vom, staphysgaria, lil tig, but all with
temporary relief. After going through his symptoms again
noticed lot of confusion and contradictory behaviour ,as if
disoriented or as if under influence of some drug so much
that he was himself not aware what he supposed to do and
how to manage the situation. Due to continuous tension and
responsibility his senses were getting out of control,
hurriedness and loquacity was there. So gave Cannabis Indica
30 /2 doses stat , twice a week given.
 Case Study
Wife reported after one week and to my surprise confirmed
less talkative and irritability. Now listens before reacting,
clarity of thought not mixing topics or forgets in between ,
listening improved, now he was thinking about
consequences of his act. Abusiveness and loquacity decreased
a lot ,though irritation was there but reduced as family
circumstances were quite tensed. Alochol desire was less and
after alcohol abusiveness and loquacity decreased. No more
abuse to newsreader and drama characters. Rx was repeated
again this time two doses only once in a week and placebo
continued. After one month though family problem is same
peace at home. Treatment is going on ,at present placebo
continued.
 Analysis
This man was over stressed with responsibility and sense of duty,
though he was aware that every one is using him but as very caring
and loving by nature so was not able to ignore also.
He knew that wife understands him so nothing to hide from her
thats why taking liberty to speak out whatever he felt and take out
his frustrations.
Medicine prescribed before Cannabis Indica were giving temporary
relief though I believe as all were deep acting medicine so must
have cleared the case as it was a mixed miasmatic case.

As no one else was able to understand the dilemma he was going

through so even used to cry in front of his wife.
He was helpless due to social bounding as eldest of siblings.
 Psychiatric Diseases :Social Stigma
Psychiatric Diseases :A social Stigma? Yes it is! but now
a days has become so common and prevalent in our
society that no more a stigma. But lack of knowledge
and how to deal with it has become major issues. Our
society is getting engrossed with mental disorders on a
very fast rate. Every day we come across so many news
via newspaper and television when some one commit
suicide or kills in mood swings or fit of rage. Poor or
rich , Old or child , Men or women, educated or
uneducated both getting affected almost in same ratio
.Since last two decade its cases are rising on a alarming
pace. People are either oversensitive or non -sensitive.
Everyone wants me time, no space for family time.
 Psychiatric Problems
A mental disorder, also called a mental illness or psychiatric
disorder, is a diagnosis by a mental health professional of a
behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor
ability to function in life. Such features may be persistent, relapsing
and remitting, or occur as a single episode. Many disorders have
been described, with signs and symptoms that vary widely between
specific disorders.
The causes of mental disorders are often unclear. Mental disorders
are usually defined by a combination of how a person behaves,
feels, perceives, or thinks. This may be associated with particular
regions or functions of the brain, often in a social context. A mental
disorder is one aspect of mental health. Cultural and religious
beliefs, as well as social norms, should be taken into account when
making a diagnosis.
 Psychiatric Problems
Common mental disorders include depression, which affects
about 400 million, dementia which affects about 35 million,
and schizophrenia, which affects about 21 million people
globally. Stigma and discrimination can add to the suffering
and disability associated with mental disorders, leading to
various social movements attempting to increase
understanding and challenge social exclusion.
Anxiety or fear that interferes with normal functioning may
be classified as an anxiety disorder. Commonly recognized
categories include specific phobias generalized anxiety
disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder,
agoraphobia obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-
traumatic stress disorder.
 Psychiatric Problems

Mood disorders involving unusually intense and sustained sadness,

melancholia, or despair is known as major depression (also known
as unipolar or clinical depression). Milder but still prolonged
depression can be diagnosed as dysthymia . Bipolar disorder(also
known as manic depression) involves abnormally "high" or
pressured mood states, known as mania or hypomania, alternating
with normal or depressed mood. The extent to which unipolar and
bipolar mood phenomena represent distinct categories of disorder,
or mix and merge along a dimension or spectrum of mood, is
subject to some scientific debate
Patterns of belief, language use and perception of reality can
become disordered (e.g., delusions, thought disorder,
hallucinations. Psychotic disorders in this domain include
schizophrenia, and delusional disorder.
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Personalitythe fundamental characteristics of a person that
influence thoughts and behaviors across situations and time
may be considered disordered if judged to be abnormally rigid
and maladaptive . A number of different personality disorders
are listed, including those sometimes classed as "eccentric",
such as paranoid, schizoid personality disorders; types that
have described as "dramatic" or "emotional", such as
antisocial, borderline, histrionic or narcissistic personality
disorders; and those sometimes classed as fear-related, such
as anxious-avoidant, dependent, or obsessive-compulsive
personality disorders. The personality disorders in general are
defined as emerging in childhood, or at least by adolescence
or early adulthood
.
 Psychiatric Problems
ICD also has a category for enduring personality change after a
catastrophic experience or psychiatric illness. If an inability to
sufficiently adjust to life circumstances begins within three months
of a particular event or situation, and ends within six months after
the stressor stops or is eliminated, it may instead be classed as an
adjustment disorder. There is an emerging consensus that so-called
"personality disorders", like personality traits in general, actually
incorporate a mixture of acute dysfunctional behaviors that may
resolve in short periods, and maladaptive temperamental traits that
are more enduring. Furthermore, there are also non-categorical
schemes that rate all individuals via a profile of different
dimensions of personality without a symptom-based cutoff from
normal personality variation, for example through schemes based
on dimensional models.
 Psychiatric Problems
Sleep disorders such as insomnia involve disruption to normal sleep
patterns, or a feeling of tiredness despite sleep appearing normal.
Sexual disorders and gender dysphoria may be diagnosed, including
dyspareunia and ego-dystonic homosexuality. Various kinds of
paraphilia are considered mental disorders (sexual arousal to
objects, situations, or individuals that are considered abnormal or
harmful to the person or others).
People who are abnormally unable to resist certain urges or
impulses that could be harmful to themselves or others, may be
classed as having an impulse control disorder, and disorders such as
kleptomania (stealing) or pyromania (fire-setting). Various
behavioral addictions, such as gambling addiction, may be classed
as a disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can sometimes involve
an inability to resist certain acts but is classed separately as being
primarily an anxiety disorder.
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People who suffer severe disturbances of their self-identity, memory and
general awareness of themselves and their surroundings may be classed
as having a dissociative identity disorder, such as depersonalization
disorder or Dissociative Identity Disorder itself (which has also been called
multiple personality disorder, or "split personality"). Other memory or
cognitive disorders include amnesia or various kinds of old age dementia.
A range of developmental disorders that initially occur in childhood may
be diagnosed, for example autism spectrum disorders, oppositional
defiant disorder and conduct disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), which may continue into adulthood.
The use of drugs (legal or illegal, including alcohol), when it persists
despite significant problems related to its use, may be defined as a mental
disorder.
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Somatoform disorders may be diagnosed when there are problems that
appear to originate in the body that are thought to be manifestations of a
mental disorder. There are also disorders of how a person perceives their
body, such as body dysmorphic disorder. Neurasthenia is an old diagnosis
involving somatic complaints as well as fatigue and low spirits/depression.
Factitious disorders, such as Munchausen syndrome, are diagnosed where
symptoms are thought to be experienced (deliberately produced) and/or
reported (feigned) for personal gain.
There are attempts to introduce a category of relational disorder, where
the diagnosis is of a relationship rather than on any one individual in that
relationship. The relationship may be between children and their parents,
between couples, or others. There already exists, under the category of
psychosis, a diagnosis of shared psychotic disorder where two or more
individuals share a particular delusion because of their close relationship
with each other.
 Psychiatric Problems:Course
The likely course and outcome of mental disorders varies, and is
dependent on numerous factors related to the disorder itself, the
individual as a whole, and the social environment. Some disorders are
transient, while others may be more chronic in nature.
Even those disorders often considered the most serious and intractable
have varied courses i.e. schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and
personality disorders. Long-term international studies of schizophrenia
have found that over a half of individuals recover in terms of
symptoms, and around a fifth to a third in terms of symptoms and
functioning, with some requiring no medication. At the same time,
many have serious difficulties and support needs for many years,
although "late" recovery is still possible.
 Psychiatric Problems
Around half of people initially diagnosed with bipolar
disorder achieve syndromal recovery (no longer
meeting criteria for the diagnosis) within six weeks,
and nearly all achieve it within two years, with nearly
half regaining their prior occupational and residential
status in that period. However, nearly half go on to
experience a new episode of mania or major
depression within the next two years. Functioning has
been found to vary, being poor during periods of major
depression or mania but otherwise fair to good, and
possibly superior during periods of hypomania in
Bipolar II.
 Organon aphorism 217
In these diseases we must be very careful to make ourselves
acquainted with the whole of the phenomena, both those
belonging to the corporeal symptoms, and also, and indeed
particularly, those appertaining to the accurate apprehension of
the precise character of the chief symptom of the peculiar and
always predominating state of the mind and disposition, in
order to discover, for the purpose of extinguishing the entire
disease, among the remedies whose pure effects are known, a
homeopathic medicinal patho genetic forcethat is to say, a
remedy which in its list of symptoms displays, with the greatest
possible similarity, not only the corporeal morbid symptoms
present in the case of disease before us, but also especially this
mental and emotional state.
 Organon aphorism 220
By adding to this the state of the mind and
disposition accurately observed by the patient's
friends and by the physician himself, we have
thus constructed the complete picture of the
disease, for which, in order to effect the
homeopathic cure of the disease, a medicine
capable of producing strikingly similar symptoms,
and especially an analogous disorder of the mind,
must be sought for among the antipsoric
remedies, if the psychical disease have already
lasted some time.
 Conclusion
It was not a diagnosed case of psychiatric disorder but it was
quite relevant with the patient picture.
Reperterzation was not done , med given on the basis of drug
picture as in William Boericke.
We can not change once circumstances but can improve
patients attitude, and the way he gets affected or must say
help him in dealing with his circumstances in a peaceful way.
In bipolar disorders also confusion with lack of understanding
his status and surrounding is an important part.
This is only one case, Cannabis Indica has much bigger role in
such cases and so more experiments and research need to be
done.
 References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_indica
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_disorder
s
William Boericke,Pocket manual of
Homeopathic Materia Medica and Repertory
Hahnemann S,Organon of Medicine (5th&6th
edition) Hahnemann S,(aphorism 217&220)
 *AUDE SAPARE*

Homeopathy Triumph
 Dr. Sunita Singh B.H.M.S
Sr. Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) I/c
DGHD Bank Enclave, Directorate of Ayush,
Govt of NCT of Delhi.
Email:[email protected]
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