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TEMPERAMENT-Meaning

 Psychological and biological organization

peculiar to the individual including one’s
character or personality predispositions
which influence the manner of thought and
action and general views of life.

Stedman’s Medical Dictionary

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Temperaments-An evolution

Around 400 B.C

Hippocrates first noticed
that in addition to having
different looks, hair
texture, eye colour and
body shape, people have
unique personalities that
sets them apart.
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Temperaments-An evolution

He identified four
body fluids blood,
yellow bile, phlegm
and black bile that he
believed accounted
for differences in
individuals.

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Centuries later around 149 A.D.,
Galen proposed a temperament
theory built on Hippocrates
observation. According to Galen there
were four basic human
temperaments; sanguine, choleric,
melancholic and phlegmatic. These
temperament types were categorized
depending on the amount of certain
bodily fluids that were in persons
body.
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TEMERAMENTS THROUGH
HOMOEOPATHIC EYES.
In Homoeopathy, Dr Samuel Hahnemann refers
to this in his books but major attention was
actually paid by Knerr.Complete repertory gives
these under mind section. Maximum inclusions
is from Knerr’s repertory.Lippe also has
mentioned about temperaments in his books.
Robin Murphy's repertory covers it under
generals and under the sub headings of
constitutions.
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 CONSTITUTION

MENTALS PHYSICALS

1.Temperament 1.Generals
2.Personality 2.Diathesis
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SANGUINE TEMPERAMENT
Characterized by light
complexion, full pulse,
optimistic out look
and quick but not
lasting temper.

Extrovert talker optimistic

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 Sanguine people are like life of a
party, they are funny and relish the
lime light. Imaginative and creative.
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Sanguine innately
look for fun and
games, and from
the time they are
small, they are
inquisitive,
cheerful, and play
with any thing they
find.
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Extremely energetic, enthusiastic and
optimistic. They love to laugh and be with
people, talking incessantly humorously,
having fun on the job.
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Sanguines may not
have more talent or
opportunity than other
temperaments but they
always seem to have
more fun. they are very
expressive, life of a
party and they move
and jump.
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MAIN SANGUINE
FEATURES

SPONTANEOUS
VIVACIOUS
CHEERFUL
POPULAR
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SANGUINE EMOTIONS

 GOOD SENSE OF HUMOUR

 LIFE OF A PARTY
 APPEALING
 BUBBLY
 TALKATIVE
 STORYTELLER

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SANGUINE AS A FRIEND
FRIENDLY
PEOPLE’S PERSON
THRIVES ON
COMPLIMENTS
DOES NOT HOLD
GRUDGES
LIKES SPONTANEOUS
ACTIVITY
JUST EVERYBODY
SEEMS TO KNOW HIM
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SANGINE AS A PARENT
MAKES LIVING
AT HOME FUN

ADMIRED BY
FRIENDS OF
CHILDREN

TURNS DISASTER
INTO HUMOUR
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SANGUINE AT WORK

CREATIVE
COLOURFUL
ENTHUSIASTIC
CHARMS OTHERS
TO WORK

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SANGUINE WEAKNESS
Attention-seeking, changeable, chatty,
distractible, disorganized, emotional,
tendency to exaggerate, faddish, fickle,
flighty, frivolous, forgetful, gossipy,
inconstancy, insincere, lacking depth,
scattered, sensuality, smart-alecky,
superficial, prone to vanity, undisciplined

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MEDICINES
REMEDIES PREDOMINANTLY
SANGUINE ARE
 FERRUM MET
 PHOSPHORUS
 LACHESIS
 COFFEA

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CHOLERIC TEMPERAMENT

A temperament
characterized by a
quick irritable temper

Extrovert Doer Optimistic

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 A dynamic, self-motivated
leader who can set your
sights on a target and
relentlessly pursue it until
success is achieved.A
strong-willed individual
who makes decisions
quickly and decisively.

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Cholerics do not
readily reveal deep
emotions except
anger. Cholerics are
often accused of
being stubborn,
domineering, and
dictatorial.

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The choleric is your
original "type A"
personality. This
temperament is
characterized by
quick, intense
reactions to both
external and internal
stimuli.
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MAIN CHOLERIC FEATURES
ADVENTUROUS
CONFIDENT
POWERFUL
DECISIVE
BORN LEADER
AGGRESSIVE
PERSUASIVE

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CHOLERIC EMOTIONS
STRONG WILLED
DYNAMIC
EXUDES
CONFIDECE
UNEMOTIONAL
INDEPENDENT
SELF SUFFICIENT
MUST CORRECT
WRONGS
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CHOLERIC AS A FRIEND
IS USUALLY RIGHT
HAS LITTLE NEED
FOR FRIENDS
WILL,LEAD
ORGANISE AND
COORDINATE
EXCELS IN
HANDLING
EMERGENCIES

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CHOLERIC AS A PARENT
LEADER OF THE
FAMILY
WANTS RESULTS
NOT SO ATTACHED
ESTABLISHES
GOAL

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CHOLERIC AT WORK

GOAL ORIENTED
ORGANISED
DELEGATES WORK
CRITICAL OF ERRORS
INSISTS ON
PRODUCTION

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CHOLERIC WEAKNESS

Aggressive, angry, antagonistic,

argumentative, bossy, combative, defiant,
dismissive, domineering, harsh, impatient,
intolerant, oppositional, prideful, pushy,
relentless, shrewd, stubborn, unempathic,
unsympathetic

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REMEDIES FOR CHOLERIC
LYCOPODIUM
VERATRUM ALB
NUX VOM
BRYONIA

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 MELANCHOLIC TEMPERAMENT

Temperament
characterised by
irritability and
pessimistic outlook

Introvert Thinker Pessimistic

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Persons with
melancholic
temperament are
thinkers, reflective,
ponderous to a fault;
slow to act, yet
deeply sensitive and
of noble ideals.
It is said that the melancholic so longs for heaven
that everything on earth falls short.
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Introspective
temperament. A
perfectionist at home and
on the job, the
melancholic is likely the
one with the perfectly
organized closet and
kitchen, the tidy desk-
top.
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MAIN FEATURES OF
MELANCHOLIC TEMPERAMENT
FAITHFUL
PERFECT
PERSISTENT
TALENTED

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MELANCHOLIC EMOTIONS
DEEP &
THOUGHTFUL
SENSITIVE
SERIOUS
&PURPOSEFUL
SELF-SACRIFICING
IDEALISTIC
POETIC
PHILOSOPHICAL
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MELANCHOLIC AS A FRIEND
FAITHFUL
SEEKS IDEAL MATE
CONTENT
CAUTIOUS
SOLVES OTHER’S
PROBLEM
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MELANCHOLIC AS A PARENT
VERY
EMOTIONAL
ENCOURAGES
TALENT
KEEPS HOME IN
ORDER
SACRIFICES FOR
FAMILY
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MELANCHOLIC AT WORK
ORDERLY &
ORGANISED
ECONOMICAL &
SCHEDULE
ORIENTED
DETAIL CONSIOUS
LIKES CHARTS &
GRAPHS
NEEDS TO FINISH
WHAT IS STARTED
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MELANCHOLIC WEAKNESS
Aloof, apprehensive, brooding, critical,
demanding, distrusting, envious, fearful,
grudge-bearing, haughty, hypochondria,
highbrow, jealous, judgmental, pessimistic,
reluctant, scrupulous, self-righteous,
skeptical, strict, superior, suspicious, timid,
uncommunicative, unsocial,
undemonstrative, wary

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MELANCHOLIC MEDICINES
NATRUM MUR
IGNATIA
AUR-MET

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 PHLEGMATIC TEMPERAMENT
The phlegmatic’s
reactions are slow, of
short duration, and rarely
intense,hence denotes
Denotes a calm,
apathetic, unexcitable
temperament

Introvert watcher Pessimistic

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MAIN FEATURES OF
PHLEGMATIC TEMPERAMENT
FRIENDLY
PATIENT
CONTENTED
PEACEFUL
PASSIVE & BOLD
COUCH POTATO

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PHLEGMATIC EMOTIONS
CALM
EASY GOING
ALL PURPOSIVE
PERSON
CONSISTENT WITH
LIFE
WELL BALANCED
LOW KEY PERSON
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PHLEGMATIC AS A FRIEND
EASY TO GET
ALONG
INOFFENSIVE
GOOD LISTNER
HAS COMPASSION
& CONCERN
ENJOYS
WATCHING
PEOPLE
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PHLEGMATIC AS A PARENT
TAKES TIME OUT
FOR CHILDREN
IS NOT IN A
HURRY
FAMILY
ORIENTED

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PHLEGMATOUS AT WORK
 AVOIDS
CONFLICTS
 PEACEFUL &
AGGREABLE
WITH BOSS
 FINDS EASY
WAY OUT
 LATE AT WORK
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 PHLEGMATIC WEAKNESS
Apathetic, boring,
distant, indecisive,
indifferent, impassive,
inattentive, passionless,
procrastinating,
sluggish, slow, simple,
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MEDICINES FOR PHLEGMATOUS
PEOPLE
CALCAREA CARB
BARYTA CARB
PULSATILLA

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 NERVOUS TEMPERAMENT

Denotes a temperament
characterised by excessive
mental and physical
alertness, rapid pulse,
excitability, but not always
fixity of purpose.

Introvert anxious pessimistic

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MAIN FEATURES OF NERVOUS
TEMPERAMENT

ANXIOUS
WORRIED
APPREHENSIVE
WANTING
CONTROL

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NERVOUS EMOTIONS
FEARFUL
CAUTIOUS
WANTING SUPPORT
CONFUSED
DREADS
EVERYTHING

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NERVOUS AS A FRIEND
WORRIES ABOUT
SMALL MATTERS
RECOMMONDS THE
DOCTOR SHE HAS
FAITH IN
DOES NOT ALLOW
TRAVEL TO BE
ENJOYABLE.
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NERVOUS AS A PARENT
EDGY FOR SMALL
MATTERS
PALPABLE ANXIETY
AT HOME
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NERVOUS AT WORK
PUNCTUAL
DISTRESSED
FROM SUDDEN
CHANGES OF
SCHEDULE
RESTLESS
WORRIED BEFORE
APPOINTMENT
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NERVOUS MEDICINES
ARG-NIT
GELSEMIUM
ARSENICUM ALBUM

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The sanguine reaction will be quick
but brief, the phlegmatic's long and
brief, the choleric's quick and
enduring, and the melancholic's
lengthy and permanent. This simple
definition has more relevance than
appears at first glance.
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BY DR REVAN B.L
Repertory PG

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