Amniotic Fluid
Provings – Pierre Schmidt (1927), Melissa Assilem (2004), Julian Winston (2009)
General Nature
The mildest of all matridonial remedies, characterized by a soft, gentle, and nurturing disposition. The individual is active and busy but rarely angry, with an intense attachment to the mother. There may be difficulty with weaning and a tendency to merge deeply with the mother’s emotional state.
Physical Traits
Healthy, well-built appearance (growth hormone influence)
Soft, vulnerable interior despite a strong exterior
Possible post-term birth, reflecting reluctance to leave womb life
Core Themes
Purity and cleanliness
Strong water element (thirst, salivation, urination)
Merging and lack of boundaries
Heightened sensitivity and softness
Clinical Indications
Complaints following abortion or miscarriage
Spasms
Dry pregnancy, nausea of pregnancy
Leaking amniotic fluid, slow labor
Meconium-stained liquor
Death of a twin in utero
“Never well since abortion”
Coma-like sleep
Key Pattern
Extreme merging, heightened sensitivity, purity concerns, and a strong water element.