Barberry and the treatment of sexual trauma

Abstract

Post traumatic stress disorder particularly in response to past sexual abuse is far more prevalent in today's society than is commonly acknowledged. Many patients suffering the consequences of such trauma, particularly those presenting with genitourinary and/or biliary (and arthritic, with wandering pains) symptoms and who are prone to emotional suppression and secretiveness will find an impressive balm in berberis vulgaris. Many homeopaths are unaware of this association; here Dr. kange makes his case for considering berberis a major remedy for this condition. Two impressive cases are presented, one of multiple personality disorder and another with presumed biliary obstruction.