- This
chapter continues the explanation of Psora, the most important and fundamental
miasm in homoeopathy.
- Psora is
the miasm of deficiency, functional disturbance, and chronicity.
- It lies at
the root of most chronic diseases and is often the first layer in a
patient’s illness history.
1. What is Psora?
- Psora is a
chronic miasm that represents:
- Functional
imbalance
- Mental
anxiety
- Lack of
reaction
- It does
not destroy tissues like Syphilis, but creates discomfort, weakness,
and unrest in the system.
Mnemonic: P-S-O-R-A
- Poverty of
function
- Skin
troubles (itching, dryness)
- Over-sensitivity
- Restlessness
- Anxiety and
fear
2. Mental and Emotional Symptoms
of Psora
- Anxiety
about health, future, finances
- Constant worry
and fear
- Feeling of
insecurity and inferiority
- Easily
discouraged, low self-confidence
- Mentally
alert but emotionally disturbed
Psora affects the mind and will, not just the body.
3. Physical Characteristics of
Psoric Patients
- Thin,
weak, emaciated
- Dry, rough
skin with itching
- Tendency
to develop functional diseases (no clear pathology)
- Constipation,
acidity, irregular appetite
Complaints increase with cold, hunger, exertion, or mental
stress.
4. Key Traits of Psora
|
Category |
Psoric Features |
|
General Health |
Weakness, tiredness, lack of stamina |
|
Mental Traits |
Anxiety, fear, overthinking |
|
Skin |
Itching, dryness, eruptions, scabs |
|
Digestion |
Constipation, slow digestion |
|
Reactions |
Poor response to environmental changes |
5. Diseases Due to Psora
- Psora is
responsible for functional disorders (non-structural).
- Examples:
- Headache
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Sleeplessness
- Skin
itching with no visible cause
- Mental
depression without clear reason
These are often early signs of deeper chronic disease.
6. Psora and Remedy Selection
- Psoric
patients need remedies that match their constitutional state.
- Common
psoric remedies:
- Sulphur
- Psorinum
- Lycopodium
- Calcarea
carb
Constitutional treatment clears the psoric layer and
reveals deeper miasms (syphilis or sycosis, if present).
Chart: Psora at a
Glance
|
Feature |
Psora |
|
Nature |
Functional disturbance, deficiency |
|
Mental Symptoms |
Fear, anxiety, depression, inferiority |
|
Physical Symptoms |
Weakness, itching, constipation, poor stamina |
|
Remedies |
Sulphur, Psorinum, Lycopodium, Calcarea carb |
|
Progression |
May become deeper miasm if not treated properly |
Word Meanings
|
Word / Phrase |
Meaning |
|
Psora |
A chronic miasm representing functional weakness and mental unrest |
|
Miasm |
A fundamental disease-producing force in homoeopathy |
|
Constitutional Remedy |
A medicine that matches the whole person (mind + body) |
|
Functional Disorder |
Disease without tissue damage (e.g. constipation, acidity) |
|
Vital Force |
Life energy that governs health and balance |
|
Unprejudiced Observer |
A doctor who observes without bias |
|
Disease per se |
The actual disease, not just the symptoms |
Conclusion:
Psora is the oldest and most common miasm, deeply connected with human suffering. It represents weakness, deficiency, and mental unrest, not destruction. Understanding Psora helps the homoeopath identify the root of chronic diseases and choose proper constitutional remedies to cure the patient from the inside out.
