CINA MARITIMA

High Irritability and Dissatisfaction

• Cina children often display intense irritability and seem generally dissatisfied with their surroundings.
• This dissatisfaction shows in their volatile behavior—they frequently demand attention or objects, only to reject them once offered.
• This frustration may be a reflection of internal discomfort or a need they can’t identify or articulate, making them prone to acting out and creating frustration for caregivers.

Impulsive Demands and Contradictory Behavior

• They often ask for something urgently, but as soon as they get it, they lose interest or outright refuse it.
• This contradictory behavior highlights their inner turmoil and lack of satisfaction with what’s around them, suggesting an underlying, persistent restlessness and a search for comfort that they can’t seem to attain.

Sense of “Abnormal Consciousness” or Guilt

• Cina children may appear as if they’re aware of some wrongdoing or guilt, even when they haven’t done anything wrong.
• This characteristic, known as “abnormal consciousness,” often leads to them feeling or acting as if they’re misunderstood or disconnected, contributing to their irritability and reluctance to accept comfort.

Resistance to Affection and Physical Contact

• They are often touch-sensitive and may react negatively to any form of affection or comfort.
• Attempts to soothe them through physical contact, like holding or cuddling, may backfire, causing them to push away, scream, or become aggressive.
• This suggests a deep internal agitation that makes physical touch feel aggravating rather than soothing.

Aggressive Responses to Comfort

• In cases where affection or comfort is offered, they may not only resist but react aggressively.
• This response can involve physical gestures like hitting or pushing away, further indicating that any attempt to alleviate their discomfort externally is likely to be met with heightened defensiveness or anger.

Night Terrors and Disturbed Sleep

• Cina children are prone to night terrors, often waking up crying, screaming, or highly frightened.
• These episodes can be intense, with the child appearing visibly disturbed or terrified upon waking, likely due to nightmares or other subconscious anxieties.
• Their dreams may be a reflection of the underlying nervous tension they experience during the day.

Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

• Bruxism, or grinding of teeth, is a notable symptom, particularly during sleep.
• This habit indicates pent-up tension and nervous energy, which the child releases subconsciously.
• It can be a sign of inner frustration and anxiety, both common in children who exhibit Cina-like symptoms.

General Dislike for Authority or Opposition

• Cina children frequently display defiance, often disliking authority or resistance in any form.
• They may challenge instructions, push boundaries, and respond with oppositional behavior, which can be draining for parents or caregivers but reflects their deep-rooted sense of irritability and dissatisfaction.

This psychological profile of Cina Maritima outlines a child struggling with inner restlessness, sensitivity, and a need for comfort that no external effort seems to fulfill.

The remedy aims to address these root causes, helping to relieve both their nervous and digestive disturbances, which often accompany and exacerbate their psychological symptoms.

DETAILED ORGAN SYMPTOMS

HEAD

• Often alternates with abdominal pain, and is notably relieved by bending forward or stooping (similar to Mezer).
• Cina patients may feel headache exacerbated when they engage in visual tasks, indicating a link between headache and eye strain.

EYES

• Dilated Pupils and Yellow Vision: Pupils may appear unusually dilated, and there may be an abnormal yellow tint to vision, which can indicate liver or digestive disturbances.
• Weak Vision: Often results from nervous strain or overstimulation, such as in cases of prolonged eye strain.
• Strabismus: This eye condition, where one eye diverges, can be associated with Cina, often linked to abdominal irritation.
• Eye Strain and Pulsation: Cina patients may feel a pulsating sensation around the superciliary (eyebrow) muscle area, particularly pronounced in cases of presbyopia (age-related vision decline).

EARS

• Itching and Scratching: A characteristic urge to dig and scratch within the ears, potentially due to nervous irritation or parasitic conditions.

NOSE

• Itching and Picking: Persistent itching leads Cina patients to rub, scratch, or pick at their noses until bleeding occurs.
• This symptom is associated with the irritation caused by worm infestations and other parasitic conditions.

FACE

• Redness of Cheeks: Intense redness that appears circumscribed or well-defined, often seen during fever or periods of irritation.
• Pale with Dark Circles: Cina patients may have pale faces with dark rings around their eyes, often associated with sleep disturbances and internal unrest.
• Bluish Mouth and Cold Sweat: A bluish tint around the mouth, often accompanied by cold perspiration on the forehead, indicates systemic weakness or nervous fatigue.
• Teeth Grinding (Bruxism): Patients frequently grind their teeth, especially in sleep, due to nervous tension.
• Choreic Movements: Involuntary, jerky movements of the face and hands, resembling chorea (a nervous system disorder causing rapid, uncoordinated movements).

STOMACH

• Constant Hunger: Patients report hunger shortly after meals, with a digging or gnawing sensation in the stomach.
• Epigastric Pain: Pain in the upper stomach region, worse upon waking and before meals.
• Vomiting and Diarrhea: Both symptoms may occur immediately after eating or drinking, indicating sensitivity and digestive imbalance.
• The tongue remains clean, distinguishing Cina from other digestive disorders.
• Food Cravings: Cina patients may crave various foods, particularly sweets.

ABDOMEN

• Twisting Pain: A characteristic twisting or cramping pain around the navel, similar to symptoms of worms or parasitic infections.
• Bloated and Hard: The abdomen may feel distended and firm to the touch, often accompanied by a sense of discomfort.

STOOL

• White Mucus: Stool may contain white mucus, resembling pieces of popped corn, which is preceded by cramping and colicky pain.
• Itching of Anus: Persistent itching around the anus, which is often a sign of worm infestations.

URINE

• Turbidity: Urine may appear turbid or cloudy and can turn milky when left standing, which could indicate issues with the kidneys or metabolism.
• Incontinence at Night: Tendency for involuntary urination, especially at night.

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

• Uterine Haemorrhage: Cina has been noted for its effectiveness in cases of uterine bleeding, particularly in young females prior to puberty.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

• Morning Cough: A dry, irritating cough, often accompanied by gagging in the morning.
• Whooping Cough: Characterized by violent, recurring paroxysms of coughing that end in spasms.
• The cough may be so severe that it brings tears, causes sternal pain, and feels as if something has torn within the chest.
• Fear of Movement: Due to the intensity of coughing, the child may become anxious about moving or speaking, fearing it will provoke another coughing episode.
• Swallowing After Coughing: Often swallows excessively after bouts of coughing.
• Gurgling Sensation: A distinctive gurgling sensation extending from the throat to the stomach following a cough.

EXTREMITIES

• Twitching and Jerking: Spasmodic movements, especially at night, with sudden jerks or involuntary distortions of limbs.
• Involuntary Shocks and Spasms: Child may jump suddenly, as if in pain, and display frequent jerking of limbs or fingers, particularly of the right hand.
• Convulsive Movements: Child might stretch out or retract limbs in a spasmodic fashion, with the left foot frequently in motion.

SLEEP

• Sleep Posture: Child prefers to sleep on their hands and knees or on their abdomen.
• Night Terrors: Wakes up screaming or frightened, often indicative of nightmares or subconscious nervous agitation.
• Yawning and Talking in Sleep: Common sleep disturbances include yawning excessively, screaming, and even talking in sleep.
• Teeth Grinding: Bruxism, or grinding of teeth during sleep, is a common sign of nervous irritation.

FEVER

• Light Chill with Clean Tongue: Despite a clear, pink tongue, Cina patients experience fever with chills.
• Thirst and Colic During Fever: Thirst often accompanies fever, as well as hunger and abdominal cramps.
• Cold Sweat on Forehead and Nose: Fever is frequently associated with a cold sweat, especially on the forehead, nose, and hands.
• Interestingly, during a Cina fever, the face is cold, but hands may be warm.

MODALITIES

• Worse: At night, from warmth, when exposed to the sun or during summer.
• Better: Stooping, movement, and in a cooler environment.

WHAT ARE MODALITIES IN HOMOEOPATHY?

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER DRUGS

Comparisons

Santonin

• Often used as an alternative to Cina in worm-related cases, Santonin exhibits symptoms closely aligned with those of Cina, including similar “pain in shocks,” visual illusions, and yellow vision (where violet light may not be distinguished).
• Santonin’s effects on urine can cause a deep saffron color, and it can effectively address spasms, twitching, and chronic gastrointestinal troubles.
• Its potency sometimes allows for a single physiological dose to manage symptoms, particularly in intestinal cases.

Helmintochortos (Worm-moss)

• Known for its powerful effects against intestinal worms, especially lumbricoid (roundworm) infestations. Like Cina, it acts directly on worm-related issues in the digestive tract.

Teucrium, Ignatia, Chamomilla, Spigelia

• These remedies complement Cina in treating irritability, intestinal issues, and nervous system symptoms. For instance:
• Teucrium is another remedy for intestinal parasites, particularly pinworms.
• Ignatia addresses mood swings and heightened sensitivity, similar to the psychological profile seen in Cina.
• Chamomilla is useful in cases of irritability, especially in children.
• Spigelia is suited for neuralgic and abdominal pain, closely related to Cina’s abdominal symptoms.

Antidotes

• Camphor and Capsicum are considered effective antidotes to Cina.
• Camphor is often used in cases where Cina’s effects need to be counteracted quickly, particularly for nervousness or irritability.
• Capsicum can also help alleviate some of Cina’s aggravations, especially in cases of digestive disturbances.

DOSE

• For most cases, the third potency (Cina 3) is common, but for sensitive or highly nervous children, higher potencies like Cina 30 or 200 are recommended.