Miasms, as described in homeopathy, play a significant role in the development of psychological disorders like anxiety and depression. Psora, Sycosis, and Syphilis are the three primary miasms identified in homeopathic medicine, with Psora being considered the root cause of mental diseases, particularly anxiety disorders (Surabhi, 2023). Research indicates that patients with autoimmune diseases show a predominance of Sycosis and Psora miasms, suggesting a link between these miasms and autoimmune conditions, which can impact mental health (Vincenzo et al., 2017). Furthermore, syphilis, a chronic infection, has been associated with various psychiatric disorders, including depression, mania, and psychosis, highlighting the connection between infectious diseases like syphilis and mental health issues(Anargyros et al., 2017). Additionally, studies on HIV-infected patients with syphilis reveal a high prevalence of mental disorders, especially affective and addictive disorders, emphasizing the influence of these infections on psychological well-being (Tuğce et al., 2015).

- For further reading look up the following references;

1. Surabhi. (2023). Miasm (Psora) in case of generalized anxiety disorder: a review article. Sustainability, Agri, Food and Environmental Research, 13 doi: 10.7770/safer-v13n2-art3007

2. Vincenzo, Rocco., Immacolata, De, Bellis., Andrea, Antonio, Aversa., Carlo, Melodia., Flora, Rusciano., Giuseppina, Sabatino., Adele, Alma, Rodríguez. (2017). Tendencias Miasmáticas en las Patologías Autoinmunes. 86(706):5-12.

3. Anargyros, Kouris., E., Platsidaki., C, Kouskoukis., Christos, Christodoulou. (2017). Psychological parameters of psoriasis.. 28(1):54-59. doi: 10.22365/JPSYCH.2017.281.54

4. Tuğce, Toptan., Betül, Özdilek., Gülay, Kenangil., Mustafa, Ülker., Füsun, Mayda, Domaç. (2015). Neurosyphilis: a case report.. Northern clinics of Istanbul, 2(1):66-68. doi: 10.14744/NCI.2015.96268

The concept of miasms comes from homeopathy, where they are believed to be deep-rooted causes of chronic diseases, including mental health issues. There are three main miasms: Psora, linked to anxiety and depression; Syphilis, associated with severe mental disturbances like psychosis and paranoia; and Sycosis, related to obsessive behaviors and bipolar disorder. Homeopaths think these miasms are inherited and shape how psychological symptoms appear. They use specific remedies to address these miasms, aiming to correct the imbalance and reduce the tendency for chronic mental health conditions. However, the idea of miasms is controversial and not accepted by mainstream medicine, which often views homeopathy as lacking scientific evidence.