Sensation and gesture indicate the cormorant, which is not available as a remedy. Pelecanus occidentalis, the brown pelican, as the nearest potentiated relative, also proves effective.
The sensitive and temperamental patient can easily be guided to the sensation level according to the Sankaran method and yet presents her homeopath with several puzzles. The author's comments strikingly demonstrate in this case how difficult it is to recognise an as-yet unknown remedy and to trust it, even though the patient points the way.
KEYWORDS: sensation, cormorant, migraine, pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, python, rheumatic pain, Sensation Method, diving birds, animal kingdom, birds, water birds
