Barbara and Georgia,
In homeopathy there is no separation, as in allopathy, between the emotional and physical life of the individual. So, if a homeopath were treating, much more would come into play that her physical condition.
But, phytolacca works so well for most women because it is particular to the "glandular system" and the breasts and nipples.
From :
http://abchomeopathy.com/r.php/Phyt
"Aching, soreness, restlessness, prostration, are general symptoms guiding to Phytolacca Decandra. Pre-eminently a glandular remedy. Glandular swellings with heat and inflammation. Has a powerful effect on fibrous and osseous tissues; fasciae and muscle sheaths; acts on scar tissue." 
Also:
"Cracks and small ulcers about nipples
Breast is hard, painful and of purple hue
Mammary abscess"

Ignatia is less likely to work for so many women, b/c it addresses a more narrow mental image.

"Produces a marked hyperaesthenia of all the senses, and a tendency to clonic spasms. Mentally, The emotional element is uppermost, and co-ordination of function is interfered with. Hence, it is one of the chief remedies for hysteria. It is especially adapted to the nervous temperament - women of sensitive, easily excited nature, dark, mild disposition, quick to perceive, rapid in execution. Rapid change of mental and physical condition, opposite to each other. Great contradictions. Alert, nervous, apprehensive, rigid, trembling patients who suffer acutely in mind or body"

One would generally need a broader knowledge of homeopathy to use more specific remedies. Most mothers expect homeopathic remedies to work like drugs and think a remedy will do a certain thing for everyone. They are not likely to try several remedies, so unless your have someone who generally uses homeopathy or who is willing to try various remedies (including purchasing them), you need to be sure you have the right remedy the first time. 

Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA
Intuitive Parenting Network LLC

 





Date:    Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:01:42 EST
From:    [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Recurrent plugged ducts- Long

Georgia,
 
I find this most fascinating.  I, for one, welcome new approaches to  
problems as do many mothers I work with.  Might you have any additional  
information 
on this?  Please feel free to contact me off list, as well as  on list for I 
imagine I'm not the only one who values homeopathy and  complimentary 
approaches.  Thank you for sharing this.
 
Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Brewster, NY

there's some holistic practitioners that see plugged ducts as  
unresolved/unexpressed grief... some mother's find that the homeopathic remedy  
ignatia 
works wonders.. as well as a good cry and outpouring of emotion... 
i  realize this is quite "fringe" but as we move more and more towards a 
holistic  approach to health i just thought i'd throw it out there..  
rgds
georgia





 


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