Place Of Behaviour In Repertory
In homeopathic practice, behaviour occupies a central place in the Mind section of the repertory. Since behaviour is the externally observable expression of emotions and thoughts, it provides the physician with rubrics that can be matched to remedies.
Behaviour in Repertory -
1. Behaviour as Rubrics in the Mind Section
- Behavioural expressions are translated into rubrics such as:
– Mind – Restlessness
– Mind – Violence
– Mind – Weeping
– Mind – Fear
– Mind – Anger - These rubrics capture the outward manifestation of inner states.
2. Behaviour as Clinical Evidence
- Since emotions and thoughts are internal, behaviour provides the observable evidence for repertorization.
- Example: A patient pacing the room → rubric: Mind – Restlessness.
3. Behaviour as a Guide to Remedy Selection
- Remedies are often chosen based on characteristic behaviours.
- Example:
– Arsenicum album → Restlessness, anxiety.
– Nux vomica → Irritability, anger.
– Ignatia → Weeping, sighing.
4. Behaviour as a Bridge
- Connects internal functioning (emotions, thoughts, physiology) with external observation.
- Allows the physician to translate subjective states into repertory language.