As the name suggests, the homeopathic remedy Platina is derived from the metal platinum. To create this remedy, the metal is finely ground, diluted many times and shaken vigorously (succussed) a consistent number of times between dilutions. This preparation of the remedy renders it non toxic and brings out subtle properties that are not present in the original metal. There is a fascinating correlation between the nature of this homeopathic remedy and what it can cure and the metal in its raw state, illustrating again how we are connected to nature.

The qualities of being highly valuable and resistant are significant in the remedy Platina.

Platinum is a rare metal, prized for its shiny silver white colour and other valuable chemical properties such as a high melting point, resistance to corrosion and chemicals, and as such is very expensive. The qualities of being highly valuable and resistant, which can be seen as being apart from other materials, in the original metal, are reflected in people who need the remedy Platina.

These individuals are commonly haughty, narcissistic, dictatorial, self absorbed, look upon others with disdain, thinking they are better than them, and may even imagine that they are of royal birth. They may be rude, impatient and argumentative. Their self absorption and desire to be better than others may be expressed in showy attire, for example a woman wearing enormous earrings which are sure to attract a lot of attention.

It is extremely important for them to attain recognition in all areas of their lives, personal and professional; any damage to their pride is very traumatic for them. Because of their behaviour they often become isolated, friendless and lonely. They can suffer from anxiety, together with forgetfulness, and also be depressed or manic. There may be weeping from anger. Great courage to do to what most other people would not dare to is also found in these individuals.

Sensations of squeezing or being bound and numbness are common.

The physical pains that are associated with Platina are cramp-like and squeezing and there can be a feeling like there is a bandage around the affected part. There can also be numbness and painlessness of the parts. The mental symptoms may alternate with the physical ones and symptoms tend come and go gradually. Around the head and face especially in the cheeks and lips, there can be coldness and numbness, Bell’s Palsy – painless facial paralysis – can occur, and facial nerve pain can alternate with paralysis.

Headaches where the head feels constricted are associated with this remedy. The quality of paralysis and idea of being bound again correspond to the properties of the original metal in terms of platinum’s low reactivity. These individuals may experience vertigo from just a bit of downward motion such as sitting down – which relates perfectly to their desire to be above everyone else.

Reproductive area issues may also be associated with Platina.

Issues in the reproductive areas are commonly found in people who need Platina. Jan Scholten writes that because of the Platina person’s sense of superiority, they may feel that they are entitled to sexual relations with many people, hence they can be promiscuous. However they can also have an aversion to or be aggravated by intimate contact; Scholten states that this can be because they feel too superior to others to have such contact with them. Other issues people needing Platina may experience are ovarian cysts, numbness, itching or a pulling down feeling and also cancers in the genital areas.

It’s important to note that a patient does not have to have all the characteristics which are associated with Platina to be prescribed this remedy, rather just enough of them so that Platina emerges as the medicine that best fits their case.

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