Asimina triloba 3-622.43.16An 18-year-old boy, with concentration problems, social problems en sadness. Six months ago, he was prescribed
Magnolia grandiflora, which cleared up his facial rash and improved his social behavior. He talked more and was less often angry. Now his mood has declined; he feels downcast and negative. It is as though he has returned to his old self. He is very insecure about himself, is quickly stressed, and finds everything boring. He talks little, keeps to himself, and often feels disconnected from other children at school. During the holidays, he experienced more calm. He wishes he could concentrate better; while there has been improvement, it is not enough for him. At school, he is unhappy because of the other students, who tease him with remarks. When he is quiet and his voice cracks, they say it seems like he’s talking to himself. He doesn’t like the teachers. There seems to be little to no reflection, and everything is centered on his own perspective, unusual for someone his age. He becomes easily stressed: worried about being late for school, needing time to think things through and proceed slowly. He is often grumpy or speaks with a sharp tone. In the past, he was always quiet. As a child, he was cheerful. He is bullied at school.
Therapy and training helped initially, but because he did not talk, the therapist discontinued the sessions. He often fidgets and moves, both at home and at school. One teacher tolerated it; another did not. His energy level is low; he is always tired, especially in his head, even though he is an avid athlete. He was prescribed
Mentha pulegium, placed in Stadium 4 of the
Lamiaceae based on his age, experiences of bullying, and problems within the group. After taking the remedy, he briefly developed a red spot on his cheek, an old symptom. He remains frequently negative. About himself, he says: “I can’t do anything, school is stupid.” Most of his responses are, “I don’t know.” He avoids eye contact, briefly meeting your gaze before his eyes dart away. His mother used to be unhappy as well until she had children. “You start looking for something…”, she can’t or will not explain it further.
AnalysisMagnolia grandiflora worked well but did not address his mood. Repeating it is not an option, as a good remedy has a lasting effect. It is better to reassess the case to determine if another problem exists or if a related remedy, overlapping in its classification in Wonderful
Plants, might be more suitable. The basic class reveals much about his predisposition, circumstances, and the themes involved in his problem or the attempt to resolve it.
Carbon series: Here, we still recognize
Carbon series: he is very inward-focused, experiencing the world internally. Relationships play almost no role; his experience is solely his own.
Family life is significant, but outside of it, he has little presence or interaction and lacks a sense of safety. The
Magnoliaceae are known for the phenomenon of “shock”—feeling out of place in the world, perceiving it as strange and threatening, and not feeling at home in it. He has little experience or learning in forming relationships or achieving anything, so
Carbon series remains a dominant characteristic. There are no signs of reflection or observation. His inward focus is both a strong trait and a burden, hindering his personal development.
Phase 4: His stable attitude, requiring no effort and showing no desire for change, aligns with
Phase 4. This suggests that within the
Magnoliales, we should look for a different subclass or stadium.
Phase 3: Significant doubt aligns with
Subphase 3.
In Subclass 3, Asima triloba is noteworthy.
Stage 16: feeling unappreciated and excluded, being bullied. Previous Asima triloba cases also showed severe facial rash (which disappeared with
Magnolia grandiflora in his case but resurfaced slightly with
Mentha pulegium), a withdrawn nature, inert behavior, and a deep internal experience without visible connections to others or awareness of others’ experiences. During the time of his rash: “We never had a good photo of him,” fitting Stadium 16, not feeling valued. Anonaceae,
Subphase 3. Not feeling at home in his circumstances.
Prescription: Asima triloba MK.
Follow-upAfter two months the period was positive. At home, his behavior improved—he is happier, more enterprising, and engaging, more with his circle of friends, going out, and feeling cheerful. He makes better eye contact and responds concretely. He remains somewhat vulnerable and sensitive, with watery, gentle eyes. He is no longer bullied at school. He feels better about himself and continues to develop well.