ORGANOPATHY AND SUPPORTING THE LIVER
- HOMEOPATHIC ORGAN DRAINAGE AND DETOX -
“And we thus see that organ-remedies by restoring the disturbed organ to health, cure the organism itself”
DETERMINING THE OBSTACLES TO HEALING
Homeopathy is essentially the art and science of whole-person healing . TO ACHIEVE THIS WE MUST FIRST determine what THE obstacles to cure ARE?
TRAUMAS, TOXICITIES, FAMILY INHERITED PATTERNS (MIASMS) &/or DEFICIENCIES ARE KEY - UNDERSTANDING HOW ONE SEQUENCES THE UNRAVELLING OF THESE THREADS IS THE ART OF PRESCRIBING.
Any block to the healthy flow of the system will impact the body’s vital resources and ultimately create an imbalance in the organs and their accompanying systems. As the toxicity, trauma, deficiency and miasm is addressed it will often need to be underpinned by a method referred to as ORGANOTHERAPY or ORGAN SUPPORT.
PRESCRIBING ORGANOTHERAPY
Rather than the whole-person symptom-similarity of Constitutional Classical prescribing, in Organopathy the focus is the imbalanced, dysfunctional or diseased organ itself.
Depending on the level of health of the individual, the extent of imbalance or indeed pathology of the organ, either herbal mother tinctures or low potency homeopathic remedies are used. Where there is the need to drain the organ, where an individual is very unwell or presents with low vitality - herbal mother tinctures may be advised. Potentised homeopathic preparations ranging from 1X to 6X in dilution are used to drain, detox and strengthen. To find out more about homeopathic potency you can read my blog post here.
MOTHER TINCTURE:
5 drops in a little water 3 times a day.
Considered predominantly for drainage and support
Pathology is advanced
Vitality is low
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY:
1X to 6X either 1 to 2 times daily (not 1D to 12D in Europe)
Taken over a longer period usually between 2 to 3 months.
Considered for drainage with more emphasis on detoxing.
Select one remedy and determine the one potency when self-prescribing.
WHAT CAN BE TREATED?
A Homeopath will determine which organ or body system is in most need of support within the context of why an individual has sought treatment.
This may be obvious for instance urinary tract infections requiring kidney support however many conditions are less discernible for instance hormonal imbalance requiring liver drainage and detox.
Organ Support can be applied to any body system and organ, we have remedies that will cover everything from the spleen to thymus, lungs to pancreas, lymphatic system to adrenals. There many texts available on Organotherapy however for those new to this methodology, I have decided to discuss probably the organ most commonly in need of support and never more so than in our toxic times - THE LIVER.
THE LIVER
The liver is an extraordinary organ, the veritable powerhouse of the body
WHICH CARRIES out over five-hundred ESSENTIAL functions at any one time.
The effects of an “unhappy” liver are far reaching and often unsuspected, some indications for liver imbalance are:
digestive conditions from IBS to more serious pathologies
candida overgrowth
a susceptibility to mould
chronic catarrh and congestion
skin disorders including eczema, rashes, hives
histamine overactivity and imbalance
headaches and migraines
musculoskeletal pain and discomfort
lax connective tissues
the tendency to strains and injury
aching joints
hormonal imbalances
menstrual issues
cysts anywhere in the body
ALL TYPES OF eye AILMENTS
AILMENTS OF THE SPLEEN, PANCREAS, GALLBLADDER, STOMACH AND INTESTINES
TOXICITY - HEAVY METAL, CHEMICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL or AS A RESULT from drugs
KEY LIVER FUNCTION INCLUDES:
synthesis of cholesterol vital for production of all of the body’s hormones
production of bile which digests fats and eliminates toxins
cleansing the blood which in turn nourishes the entire body
resistance to and destruction of infections including bacterial
neutralising and clearing the blood of drugs and toxins
processing and absorbing of nutrients including vitamins A, D, E, K
the converting of food into energy
the regulation of blood clotting factors
production of the enzymes required to repair damaged tissues
BENEFITS OF ORGAN SUPPORT FOR THE LIVER:
strengthens a weakened, congested and sluggish liver
stimulates the liver to remove accumulated toxins
increases the production of bile
eliminates the tendency towards problematic bile stones
increased vitality and immunity
improvement in the digestive, immune, hormonal, circulatory systems
improvement in symptoms ranging from headaches to eye ailments, musculoskeletal pains to brain fog
LIVER SUPPORTIVE REMEDies
Listed below are keynotes of a selection of liver supportive and drainage remedies used most often in my practice. This is by no means an exhaustive list however with enough detail to help you to differentiate between remedies. Always check with your Homeopath before self-prescribing as they will have an understanding of your constitutional picture and will be able to advise you accordingly.
BERBERIS VULGARIS
affinity: liver, kidneys, skin, right, left side, abdomen, lumbar
pain: sharp, radiating, tightness, squeezing, shooting
liver: swollen, colic, sticking pains, pressure
urine: difficult, thick, coloured, urinary discharges
stools: pale, constant urging, painless, clay-coloured, changeable.
aggravations: movement, standing, jerking, urinating, deep pressure
ameliorated: after urination, open air
Jaundice. Gallstones. Hives. Itching skin. Cystitis. Headaches. Haemorrhoids.
CARDUUS MARIANUS
[Milk Thistle]
affinity: left lobe of the liver, stomach, rectum, skin, kidneys, throat
pain: stitching, attacks of gallbladder colic, tension,
liver: swollen, gallstone colic, stitching, tension lying right side
stool: frothy, difficult, hard, knotty, bileless or black
nausea, retching, vomiting, dizziness
mouth: bitter taste, tongue furred, white centre, red tip and edges
aggravations: lying left side, movement, touch, eating, beer
Liver disorders. Gallstones. Varicose veins and ulcers. Oedema. Headaches.
CHELIDONIUM
affinity: right lobe of the liver, kidneys, head, digestive and musculoskeletal system
pain: right scapula, radiating, right sided, stitching, throbbing, dull, fullness, pressure, tension, stiffness, wandering, violent
liver: hard, swollen, gallbladder obstruction,
mouth: bitter taste, tongue dirty appearance, smelly breath
aggravations: breathing in, moving right arm, right side, 4am and 4pm
ameliorated: eating, hot food, hot bath, pressure, bending back
dominating, irritable, cross, anxiety, restless
Jaundice. Gallstones. Headaches. Hypoglycaemia. Oedema.
CHINA OFFICINALIS
affinity: liver, spleen, blood, intracellular spaces
pain: pressive, burning, colic, muscular, periodic
digestion: swelling, distension, flatulence, gallstones,diarrhoea,
aggravations: any fluid loss, dehydration, spoiled water, fruits, noise
ameliorated: hard pressure
irritable, sensitive, hurtful, anxiety, fear, apprehension, mental exhaustion
Liver Disorders. Vertigo. Oedema. Malaria. Haemorrhages. Fever. Bed wetting.
CHIONANTHUS
affinity: liver, pancreas, head, eyes, digestive system
migraine with vomiting
stools: undigested meat and fat
cold sweat on backs of the hands
aggravations: movement, cold
ameliorated: lying on abdomen
Jaundice. Bile retention. Headaches. Migraines. Diabetes. Pancreatic disorders.
CURCUMA LONGA [TUMERIC]
affinity: liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, blood, immune system
pain: sharp, rigidity, prickling, tingling, restrictive, congestive
liver: sluggish, congested,
digestion: issues with assimilation of nutrition, inflammation, bloating, flatulence,
menstrual issues, wound healing, hyperacidity.
GOLDEN BERYL
affinity: liver, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, bladder, spine, head, eyes, heart, circulation, throat
pain: sharp, bruised, irritating, tense, stabbing, aching kidney region
digestion: diarrhoea, inflamed intestines
Diverticulitis. Ulcerative Colitis. Colic.
HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS
affinity: mucous membranes, liver, stomach, throat, intestines, uterus
pain: cutting, right scapula
liver: painful, enlarged, underfunctioning, cancer, hard nodules
disharges: thick, ropey, corrosive, bland, copious
digestion: pale stools, fistula
inflammation: gallbladder, bile ducts
bitter taste in mouth
aggravations: cold air, dry air, blood loss
Jaundice. Gallstones. Pre-cancer. Cancer.
MYRICA CERIFERA [BAYBERRY]
affinity: right upper abdomen, scapula, gallbladder, liver, heart, nose, throat, skin, head
pain: burning, fullness, aching, stiffness, dullness, heaviness
liver pain accompanied by heart symptoms including palpitations, slowed heart rate, precordial pains.
digestion: urge to pass stool but only passes gas, complete loss appetite, nausea
mucous: thick, yellow, difficult expectoration
aggravations: after sleep, warmth of bed, movement
ameliorated: open air, eating
Liver disorders. Jaundice. Hives. Insomnia. Conjunctivitis. Hives. Achilles tendon.
PODOPHYLLUM [MAY APPLE]
affinity: liver, duodenum, rectum, small intestines, biliary duct, right side
pain: cramp-like, sinking, shooting, stiffness, stitching
stools: putrid, colourless, painless
digestion: vomiting bile, rectal prolapse, loose sphincters
diarrhoea: yellow, gurgling, profuse, gushing, early morning
aggravation: early morning, while eating, drinking, movement
ameliorated: lying on belly, rubbing, massage
talkative, restless, fidgety, depression, forgetful
Liver attacks. Hives. Prolapse Uterus and Rectum. Sciatica. Diabetes.
TARAXACUM RADIX [Dandelion Root]
affinity: middle lobe of the liver, skin, rectum, digestive system
liver: sluggish, large, hard, swollen
digestion: stubborn constipation, diarrhoea, stool pale, frequent, incomplete
tongue: mapped with red and white “islands”
affinity: connective tissues, interstitial fluids
impatient, irritable, restlessness, talkative, sleepiness
Jaundice. Hepatitis. Cholecystitis. Night sweats. Vertigo.
YELLOW [Guild]
affinity: liver, spleen lymphatic system, ovaries, kidneys, bowels, skin, thymus gland, intestines
pain: burning, soreness, tightness, heaviness, stinging
digestion: constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, empty sensation
heat, burning sensations, sweating, dryness
hypersensitivity to sound
anxiety, confusion, lack of confidence
ABOUT HOMEOPATH PAILIN BRZESKI BSc(hons) lche r.hom.hint.
Pailin has a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree through Middlesex University and Licentiate to practice from the College of Homeopathic Education in London United Kingdom and is a Human Chemistry Integrated Healing Method Practitioner incorporating Chinese Traditional Medicine [TCM], Aryuvedic Medicine and New Biology perspectives in her treatment approach.
Working with all ages, Pailin runs her clinic via VIDEO CALL worldwide, specialising in conditions arising fro trauma, toxicity and deficiencies from the neurological to musculoskeletal, hormonal to mental and emotional.
