Liliacae family Homoeopathy remedies Only one family in the materia medica belonging to class monocotyledon. The peculiar modification is seen in the stems which are are rhizomes, corns or bulbs. Leaves reduced to spine when stems take up the function of leaves Main drugs belonging to this family 1. Aloe socotrina- socotrine aloes Allium cepa- common red onion . Allium sativum garlic . Trillium pendulum- white beth root, wake robin Scilla maritime- sea onion 2 3 4, 5 6. Omithagallum umbellatum- star of bethlehem 7. Helonias diodica- unicorn 8 Convallaria majalis- lilly of valley 9. Lililum tigrinum- tiger lily 10. Colchicum autumnale - meadow saffron 11. Paris quadifolia~ one berry, true love 12. Asparagus officianlis- common garden asparagus 13, Sarsaparilla~ smilax 14, Sabadilla- cevadilla 15. Veratrum viride- white american helleborus 16. Veratrum album- white helleborus 17. Agraphis nutans -blue bell Can be stu ‘to groups Catarthal group- allium cepa, sabadilla,asparagus, scilla, colchicum, veratrum, paris q Git gr- aloes, allium sat, colch, veratrum alb, ornithogallen, Gut gr helonias, trillium, lil tig, sarasap Cardiac gr- convaltaria, lil tig Mind1) Human conflict this group follows the evolution of human psyche and its conflicts Conflict between sex and religion As the human being evolved for his animal ancestors he learnt to control his instincts, the wild, uncontrolled animal side of his & become more controlled, civilized, moral spiritual, seeking salvation ultimately. But along with it he was gifted with the feeling of guilty, feelings of a criminal or a sinner of doom if he behaved otherwise.the story starts with aloes- where there is sense of insecurity & want of confidence of the sphincters. In the history of alliums -from ancient times garlic& onions are prohibited for religious & moral people. They are considered below dignity of vulgar or impure if used in diet. They are believed to produce devil like qualities.in lilium tig & vat, Alb this conflict reaches its peak- there is sexual excitement, extreme obscenity & lewd behaviour. But at the same time there is a strong sense of guilt, religious apprehension, anxiety about salvation & fear of disease and death Troubled conscience & delusion of doom leads to either intense restlessness, desire to keep busy & lot of efforts made to suppress those ‘unwanted-feelings, > company & > exercise or constant motion < alone thus the story of liliaceous is of the split between the sensuality & spirituality 2) egotism & high self esteem. < contradiction & will not receive suggestions. All these followed by fear of losing ones own position, fear of falling & downward motion, A/f wounded honor, 3)thus it all revolves round the tug of war between the pure & impure, the divine & the devil, the moral & immoral aspects of our existence & the day either one side become more powerful the indications of liliaceae becomes clearer. 4) stasis— not only in venous system but also in general life style with tendency to excess in habits, resulting into the need to be active or have a qualities of a cleanser of the system 5)sensa = Forced out = Excluded, left out = they are not interested in me” = “i'm neglected” = Constricted = ConstrainedPassive reaction "Must hold on tight = Lil+t - fear to be alone, wants to hold mother’s hand = Sabad — will fall if doesn’t hold on = Helon - must hold abdomen = Verat — wildness, must be held Active reaction = Must move Physical symptoms, 1) Catarrhal group -an which remedies mainly affect the mucosa or serosa, membranes lining the upper respiratory tract, git, & synovium of the joints leading to profuse discharges like coryza, diarrhea, vomiting leads to collapse 2) Cardiac group affecting the heart. Angina, ventricular dilatation, irregular beats or palpitation, dyspnoea, Dropsy with compressed feeling 3) Stasis ~ venous or portal stasis- congestion ~ dragging; full heavy forced out sensation, also causes extreme soreness. Sensitive to touch & jar < hard step > rest. 4) Urogenital system affection - affecting rectum and urinary system causing incontinence, dysuria, gravel formation. Uterine prolapse, multiple menstrual problems ete 5) Brain & nerves affection- violent congestion, convulsions, neuralgias with thread like pains etc. 6) have voracious appetite, gluttony type, Jjalf sedentary habits or excess at table or sexual excess. 8) Desire or amelioration meat 9)) Offensive discharges is also prominent. 10) Some of the remedies are useful in puri sarasaparilla, lil tig n, blood or generative organs.- allium sat, 1) Sensitive to odors