Some Oils

The fifth volume of Massimo Mangialavori's Clinical Materia Medica continues to demonstrate and develop a homeopathic approach that describes the psychophysical fundamental traits of a group of remedies, in this case those sharing an original source pertaining to oil.

These substances have taken years to be produced, by pressure and heat squeezing plant and animal organisms (Ambra grisea, Ichthyolum, Petroleum and its offspring Paraffinum), purified by fire (Oleum animale, Pix liquida, Eupionum, Kreosotum, Paraffinum), or refined in the body by the gut or liver (Cholesterinum, Oleum jecoris aselli, Lecithinum, Indolum).

This homeopathic family of Oils is 'of the moment': autism has gained increasing notice in recent years, and a large number of the cases presented in this book show relevance to those on the autistic spectrum.

Mangialavori elucidates each remedy through his Method of Complexity via natural history, prominent themes and symptoms, personality traits in an engaging style that is well organized and easily accessible. Cured cases provide vivid, real-life portraits, and demonstrate how this materia medica derives directly from clinical material. A differential diagnosis, thematic and common ailment repertories, and repertory additions are also included.

Omne oleo tranquillari (Everything is soothed by oil)

-Pliny the Elder