PHYSIOGNOMY AND HOMOEOPATHY
PHYSIOGNOMY AND HOMOEOPATHY
PHYSIOGNOMY is described in the Oxford dictionary as an "ART OF JUDGING " character from features of face or from the body! It is the science of the effect of internal ( MIND ) upon external ( FORM AND FEATURES OF THE BODY AND FACE ) i.e. it is the effect of GENETICS on both mind and body. It proves how body grows in shape size and characters only due to the nature inherited and acquired by a person. Hence physiognomy should rank amongst the most important branches of knowledge for a homoeopath who is in search of the inside of the "MAN".
PHYSIOGNOMY helps a homoeopath to overcome that percentage of unsurity in history which could mar a homoeopathic prescription. It counters a lie, a hypocritic, a sly personality thereby giving homoeopathic physician a lot of credibility due to his face reading abilities.
PHYSIOGNOMY can be of help to a homoeopathic in the following ways ::
1) IT HELPS IN CHARACTER READING =
Strong positiveness, Mildness, Censorious, Critical, Slyness, Haughtiness, Secretiveness, and Inquistiveness etc.THERE ARE THREE MAIN TEMPERAMENTS =
1) MOTIVE2) MENTAL
3) VITAL
1) MOTIVE TEMPERAMENT =
Faces where there is good development of bones, muscles and sinuses gives rise to a squarish or oblong face. Qualities of motive face BUSINESS MINDED, RUTHLESS, POSITIVE, ACTIVE, GRITTY, DETERMINED and in general of powerful character. Pioneer, explorer, military and other leaders are men and women who usually have motive temperament. There is a driving force with this temperament that can quick decisions, the GET-THERE-AT-ALL-COST disposition. The person with a movie temperament works to a purpose and a plan.
CORRESPONDING REMEDIES --
Ars., Androc., Camph., Nux-v., Hep., Caust., Merc., Ferrum., and other metals.2) MENTAL TEMPERAMENT =
-It is shown by the face which is pyriform or pear-shaped;; it has broad, high, tapering forehead to a delicately and grace denotes that brain is sharp. It is the temperament of the musicians, artists, authors, scientists and constructive thinkers. The character may be fastidious. They are selfcentred and also have a frail physique.CORRESPONDING REMEDIES --
Ars., Ars-i., Nat-m., Ign., Ph0ac., Sep., Kali-c. etc3) VITAL TEMPERAMENT =
-The body is round, likewise that face, neck and chin. The denotes vitability, resilience and stability. They have round face and they are jovial, HAPPY-GO-LUCKY persons, good leaders, good orators, optimistic, vibrant, full of life. Recent politicians have such vital face.CORRESPONDING REMEDIES --
Op., Lach., Cann-i., Fl-ac., Bell., Kali-bi., Caps., Coca etc.
2) IT HELPS TO SELECT THE MIASMS =
a) The motive type are Syco-Syphilitic.b) The mental type are predominantly psoric in construction.
c) The Vital type are Sycotic.
Less extreme characters exists when there is a blend of two out of the three temperaments. These blends may be one of the following;;
MOTIVE -- MOTIVE
MOTIVE -- VITAL
MENTAL -- MOTIVE
MENTAL -- VITAL
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