Prunella vulgaris

Remedy code: 3-665.55.06
A 9-year-old girl, who responded very well to Acheranthes atropos two years ago, is now experiencing behavioral problems. Her mother says she "walks on her toes" to fit in with the group; it’s another leap in her development (she received Acheranthes because she was stuck in a developmental phase). It’s "girl venom," a struggle, she tries so hard to belong, but the world is so harsh. She wants to do well at school too, which is why she overthinks things and is too slow. She quickly finds things exciting and frightening. Around her birthday last year, she was also ill, and now she has a fever. She has a short temper. Otherwise, she is active, enjoying sports and music lessons. She is always cheerful and makes jokes, but getting up and starting in the morning takes a lot of time. She is articulate, but in recent months, she has become very negative: "There's no dealing with her." In the past, she had stomachaches when stressed. Sometimes she can throw herself into everything, playing a lot and handling things well, or there are times when she stays quietly at home.AnalysisThe theme of wanting to "belong to the group" at this age is characteristic of the Lamiaceae, divided into Lamioideae and Nepetoidae. A desire for more from Phase 5, while developing and becoming aware of personal identity (theme of Serie 6), reflected against culture or how one presents oneself to the group (theme of Serie 5), underlies this situation. The restlessness, quick conflicts, indignation, restlessness, and being "eagerly" anticipating new life and developmental steps are typical of the Labiaceae and fit with the combination of Phase 5 Subphase 5. The mother received Pedicularis canadensis; the theme of the Labiaceae plays a role in this family. As the mother describes, "walking on tiptoes" fits with Stage 9, in that explanation the stomach issues would lead to Hyssopus. But the doubts about schoolwork and the tension for something exciting, however, suggest a lower stage. She experiences excitement as "dangerous," being overly alert to criticism (as shown by school), which fits with Stage 6. The theme of "challenge" is a burdensome factor here. Anticipation for her birthday is also present.
Prescription: Prunella vulgaris C30.Follow-upAfter six weeks, the social aspect has improved; she is also less anxious, now willing to go upstairs alone, for example. Her behavior is fine but can suddenly shift to sulky; she makes annoying comments without cause. This is typical adolescent behavior; she feels indignant then. She still has occasional stomach issues. At school, things are going better; she now dares to speak to the teacher and ask questions. Sleeping is much more relaxed; she can turn off the light herself and sometimes even go to bed alone. Instead of hay fever symptoms, she now only has slightly restless skin on her cheeks and under her eyebrows. After three months, things are going well; there are no problems with other children anymore, and she has calmed down. She has also matured in her behavior. The school trip is not a problem anymore, whereas she used to get scared. She has started sweating and smells like a pre-teen. She is also losing many teeth. She often gets the hiccups, and certain shampoos now cause her to break out. She is easily irritated and is acting a bit adolescent but still carries a stuffed animal around. She now dares to "cross boundaries." After six months, her restlessness and tension have improved. However, she has developed water warts on her neck and sublingual. These disappear after Molybdenum (the throat fits with the Silver series, and her intrusive cheerfulness and clown- like behavior remain characteristic of Stage 6).