"The Homoeopahic Cuide to F

system of medicine n an easv-to-

volume we lrave triec to introduce the reader to
it originated,what arelhe scientific theories
terms of alleviation ol,s:ckness and reduced costs of treatment
highlighted the relevalrt facets of the life of Dr. Samuel
theorir.:s of hornoer)pdl-.y. l'he doctrine as written in his own
in the chapter on "Or(anon". The reader has been advised select a
fo| tlre apparent ryrr]p.r-r.
We have arranqed the clrapters dealing with the selection of reredy according to p
of tne body. Furlher, th,r:re dre chapters on the skin, fevers, sleep,
emergency, on first aid and on prevalent curses like smoking and tn
taken not to omit any known ailment. ln the part on materia medi< a
chosen drugs have bem di scussed in detail. We
a rewarding reading expr;rignqq to the readers of
A rea<Jer o[ the "llorrroeopatkric Cuide to Family Health" can blefit from the use of :

original sources and works of

Dr, C. Hering, Dr.'f.F. Allen, Dr" J.T, Kent, Dr. William
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"""'.....:......................................... 371

414
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Crudum
Digitalis
Drosera
... 420
Dulcamara
420
Eupatorium Perfoliatum.... .................... 421 Craphites
Euphrasia
Hamamelis Virginica................ 4?.5
388 Celsemiurn
422 Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum 426
Glohoine
423 Hyoscy,amus 427
428
lgnatia. 429
Borax lnfluenzim 430
lodine ....... 430
eactus randiflorus lpecacuanha 432
Carbonica.... ............i:.........................................
400

j
435
,t0
Lactic Acid,... n11 2-88

Ledum......
438
Lycopodiunr -1-. 439
Magrresia Phos
440
Mercurius Corrosivus
441)
Mercurius Solubilis........
442

...................r,......... 41 0
Natrum ivluriaticum,.,..,...,,,.,.,.,......,.,.,...,,........,
 Acicl
Vomica
Opium
448
Phosphoric Acid

451
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la
453 \
Rhus Tol.icondendrum
455
Ruta Crareolens...,,............
457
Sanguinaria
457
458
459
460
461
461
,S,.rlphur.....,
462
Thuja Occidentalis
463 PART E
Veratrum Album.....
Remedies which are inimical to one anothe
r ......... 477
PART D
Bibliography ................... 478
nergencies /Accidents/ First AiC,...,....,. ..................... 467 Index
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AN INTRODUCTION
The homoeopathic sYstem of
medicine is one of the finest systems
of cure available to mankind. lt
I achieves in totality the ideal laid
down by its originator, Dr. Samuel
Hahnemann:
"The highest ideal of cure is rapid,
gentle and permanent restoration of
the health, or removal and
annihilation of the disease in its
whole extent, in the shortest, most
reliable, and most harmless way, on
easily comprehensible principles."
The harmlessness of the
homoeopathic system cannot be
over-emphasized in the twentieth
century when antibiotics, cortisones
and scores of other wonder drugs,
on account of indiscriminate use
cause more problems than theY
cure. ln homoeopathy, not a slngle
drug is used without knowlng its
effect on healthy human belngs.
Hence there is no shooting in the
dark. The system operates, by and
large, without laboratory tests and
other expensive means of diagnosis
which are being employed even
when not absolutely necessary and
that too, unfortunately, on patients
who can hardly afford the expense.
Cost wise, there is no medical
system in the world which is as
inexpensive as homoeopathy. No
patient who requires a speedy cure
without side effects can ignore
,t
homoeopathy; no,doctor who has
nothing but the good of his Patient
at heart can overlook the utility and
Hahnemann Monument at Leipsic effectiveness of homoeopathY and
no Covernment which has to
balance its budget can afford not to
use homoeoPathY in hosPitals and
other institutions run for the health
and care of the sick and thus
achieve astronomical economies in
its expenditure on health" care.
The develoPment of the
homoeopathic sYstem of medicine
makes a fascinating story.
Dr. Samuel Christian Friedrich
Hahnemann (born: APril 1O, 1755;
died: July 2, 1843), a Cerman
physician was practicing as an
allopath when he formulated the
principles of homoeoPathY. He was
totally dissatisfied with the prevalent
modes of medical diagnosis and
treatment. He was agitated because
drugs were used on patients without
anyone understanding their true
efflct on the human mind and bodY'
He found the current methods of
bloodletting of patients to cure them,
of treatment of mental Patients, of
treatment of chronic diseases
unacceptable and irrational. "He'
recognized the insufficiencY of
medical science and of the
therapeutic methods of those daYs,
which he denounced with undaunted
energy and eloquence of speech like
the old prophets", writes Dr. Richard
Haehl, a biographer of
Dr. Hahnemann.
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann was a
sincere seeker of truth. He was not
ready to believe in the existent
theories regarding the effect of drugs remedies in order to adaPt them
on the human body simPlY because
medical men had believed in them
t was
bark was
ad a tonic
effect on the stomach
Dr. Hahnemann found that there was
nb proof that this particular medicine
had' a tonic effect on the stomach or
that it was for this reason that it
could be used for intermittent fevers'
Similarly for other drugs used for
medicinal PurPoses, virtually nothing
was known about their effects on
human beings and therefore about
the role played by them individually
in the alleviation of sickness. Dr'
Hahnemann was a rebel. He could
by opposites.
Dr. Hahnemann found it to be
most objectionable. He noted that
constipation could not be cured bY
laxative5, blood surging bY
bloodletting, acidity with alkalis and
chronic pain with oPium' He
, observed that in all such cases,
whatever relief was experienced in
the first instance was wiPed out bY
recurrence of the maladY. The
seeker in Dr. Hahnemann was
agitated and was imPatient to reac
thle truth. For this he demanded
"investigation of the effects of
disturbances of the bodY." He
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 the view that the pl'rysicians should
"rely as little as possible upon
chance and proceed as rationally .
and conscientiously as possible" by
experiments of the medicines on the
healthy human body, In this fashion
alone, argued Dr. Hahnemann, "can
the true nature, the real effect of the
medicinal. substances be
conscientiously discovered; from
,'' - - them alone can be ascertained to
what maladies they are safely and
successfully adaptable," But this had
never been done before.
Dr. Hahnemann started, as an
experiment in 1790, to test China,. a
' 'drug made from Peruvian bark on
himself and found that he could
--."nake himself sick by taking, twice a
aay, four drachms o? the mldicine in
pure form. The genius that he was,
he noted that dozens of symptoms
of maladies, the cure of which China
was associated with, were produced
.. in his body. He wrote, "l took by way
of experimentation, twice a day,4
drachms of good China. My feet,
finger ends, etc, at first became cold;
t I giew languid and drowsy; then my '
heart began to palpitate, and my
pulse grew hard and small;
intolerable anxiety, trembling,
prostration.throughout all my limbs;
then pulsation, in the head, redness
I '- of my cheeks, thirst, and in short, all
these symptoms which are ordinarily
characteristic of intermittent fever,
made their appearance, one after the
, other, yet without the actual rigor.
Briefly, even those symptoms which
t2
are of regular occurrence and
especially characteristic - as the
stupidity of man, the kind of rigidity
in all the limbs, but above all the
numb, disagreeable sensation, which
seems to have its seat in the
perigsteum, over every bone in the
body - all these made their
appearances. This paroxysm lasted
two to three hours each day; and
recurred if I repeated this dose, not
otherwise; I discontinued it, and was
in good health."
Dr. Hahnemann found that the
mental and physical symptoms
produced in him corresponded
exactJy with the symptoms of the
disease for which China was being
prescribed by the doctors. He
himself had cured such symptoms
with China. It could no longer be
said that Peruvian Bark cured
intermittent chill and fever because it
was a bitter or an astringent drug.
The true inference stood out boldly.
China cures certain symptoms of
chill and fever because it produces
the same symptoms of chill and
fever in a healthy person. He
thereupon formulated the law of
'Similia Similibus Curentur' or 'like
cures like'. He came to the
conclusion that a drug which could,
through excessive administration,
produce certain symptoms of the
body and mind, could cure the same
symptoms if administered in
homoeopathic doses.
But before this principle could
be universally applied, it was
necessary to make an exhaustive
record of what effects various drugs
would produce if administered in
pure form. Every medicinal
substance had to be 'proved' for its
effects oh a person who was hale
and hearty and free of anY aPParent
sickness, the purPose being to
produce widespread sYmPtoms of
one or more disorders relatable to
specific drugs. The 'provings' were.
carried out by Dr. Hahnemann and
his pup
healthy k could be identified as unique and
pills or
toanu
whose peculiar traits of mind and
body were noted. Thereafter, Pure
medicinal substance was added to
these pills without telling the
volunteers. Any reaction produced,
any symptoms manifested, were
noted down. For every drug, a
record of resultant sYmPtoms was
made in detail. Simultaneously, from
available medical literature, other
reactions produced by the drug were
noted and analysed.
The aforesaid exPeriments and
their results form the foundation of
the Homoeopathic Materia Medica,
an exhaustive study of the effects of
hundreds of drugs on the human
mind and body conducted over a
period of time and consisting of
rqmarkable drug Pictures.
Dr. Hahnemann theorised,
"Every effective remedy incites in the
human body a kind of illness
peculiar to itself, the more peculiar,
the more marked and the more
acute, accordinglY the medicine is
the more effective." He found that
every drug Produced unique effects
and that no two drugs were alike.
This uniqueness related to
produttion of sYmPtoms and not to
treatment of diseases' He ruled that
this uniqueness was to be used for
achieving a cure, to restore health to
the sick by concentrating on
characteristic symptoms manifested
in a sick state, symPtoms which
relatable to a drug.
But there was a snag. Drugs in
pure administration Produced an
adverse reaction resulting in
Hahnemann the immortalitY that he
has enjoYed unless the aforesaid
shortcoming was overcome because
the real effect of a drug and the
desired effect were contradlctory'
Pure substances Produce violent
r"u&ions. Pure China had caused
fever and other sYmPtoms in Dr.
Hahnemann himself. Pure fusenic, if
taken internally, would have caused
instantaneous death. Pure Mercury '
was known to generate several
decalng symPtoms. Where laY
hidden the PrinciPle of cure?
Dr. Hahnemann with a firm faith
in his doctrine of 'similia Similibus
Curentur', started administering
 we can express our indebtedness
As these learned doctors and authors are no more
benefit from the
only in writing Generations to come wo uld continue to
learning of these eminent men as
spirit of discovery, hard work, understanding and
of access and consultation of
condensed in their writings. W e have also had the Privitege
its ailm ents. These books are liste
a number of excellent books on diet, human bodY and we
learned authors whose knowledge
in the bibliograPhY We record our glratitude to the to use anY
We have tried our best not
I
have shared through the medium of their books.
arrangement and design of the
copy-righted material without Perm ission, The writing, is the unavoidable
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"provers " and tabulate dbv
, reliance on original slrrnPtoms as recorded bY the
that makes this work
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 PART A
Homoeopathic system of medicine-
An introduction............,........... 1l
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann-
A genius and an innovator........ 16
brgunon of Medicine'by Problems of infants,'young children and their
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann 22 remedies.. 316
Homoeopathic medicines - Miscellaneous 343
Storage and Dosage.... 30
Recommended medicine chest in au.ry'ho."..,... 32
Diet control during homoeopathic treatment....,..... 33

PART B
Selection of remedy....... 39
Distinguishing symptoms, maladies, medicine and
potency........... 45
The Mind, Emotions, The Head and The Brain....,. 47
The Face....... 79
The Eyes... 86

The Throat..,. 130

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Homoeopathic remedies are

manufactured in a manner that does
not render them toxic. There are no
side effects.
ooo_oooooooooooooooooooooocc ooocoooco
-
. Homoeopathy has used ordinary
substances like vegetable charcoal
and table salt for obtaining
remarkable cures. Carbo_Veg_\u(icfi
is a homoeopathic preparation fiom
vegetable charcoal is one of the
malaria and for corfza.
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Metals like gold, silver,
platinum and minerals like sulphur,
arsenic and antimony, have all been
made to serve the mission of
homoeopathy. Substances avallable
ln the herbal, mlneral or anlmal
klngdoms have been transformed by
potencization into lnvaluable
medicines for acute as welt as
chronic problems.
No reasonable person or
government can overlook the
benefits of the homoeopathic system
of medicine. Firstly, as pointed out
above, homoeopathic medicines are
non-toxic. They do not have any side
effects. Secondly, very few visits to
the doctor are required. lt is possible
for literate people to take care of
their day to day problems through a
study of available homoeopathic
Iiterature. Thirdly, it is not necessary
to go to a pathological laboratory
unless one faces a serious problem.
The homoeopathic treatment is a
symptomatic treatment. Symptoms
as apparent are recorded and
"analysed in order to choote a, '
medicine. Fourthly, the cost of
medicine is negligible. lt is not a
burden even on the poorest of the
POOr.
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AIY EXCEI-LENT CURE,AT NO COST.T IS OMOEO .

t-ra

o e
enrus an d an Innovator.
ooo@oooooooooooooooooooooo@ oooooooo
- ' tln Sar,ruel Hahnemann was a brilliant
chemist, a learned physician, and a pioneer in
medical science. He was also a man of great
culture.
His literary legacy runs into tens of thousands
of pages of original writings and translations, He
ha( an excellent command over Creel<, Latln,
Cerman, French and English.
Dr. Hahnemann was born on 11th April 1755,
in the Cerman town of Meissen. Situated on the
river Elbe, Meissen was known for iLs porcelain
and vineyards. ln his autobiography he says that
these circumstances probably contributed to his
aopreeiation of nature as he grew up. His father,
Hahnemann, was a painter.
he father was also a miser. Despite his total
'f support, young Samuel Hahnemann
aged to study medicine in Leipsic. He later
tised in Vienna, becoming Doctor of Medicine
'79. In 1781, he got a minor job as medical
er for health in Commern, a small town. Here
ne fell in love with Henriette Kuchlerin, the
step-daughter of an apothecary. They married on
'?'th November 1782.
\ Even before his prime, poverty compelled Dr.
Hohnemann to work hard. This habit proved
invaluable, and lasted him throughout his life. To
supplement his earnings, he gave tuitions in
Freilch and Cerman, and translated English works
inlg-Qqrman.
t Early in his career Dr. Hahnemann developed
;reat interest in chemistry and the properties of
in medicine. lt was at this stage that he
ing science and metallurgy. His deep
rg of chemistry played no small part in
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
the development of his ideas on the new system of
homoeopathy.
* letting, purgatives, fever remedies, weakening diets,
Buriting uith idea{ffe aoungDr.
Hahnemann began writing original
articles on medtcine and other subjects,
One of his earliest tmportant articles
appeared in 1784 - "The Directioru for
Curing Old Sores and lndolent Ulcers".
ooooooooooooooooo
It is evident from this article that Dr.
Hahnemann was already asking the right
I
Hahnemann
Meanwhile, he was already breaking new
ground by stressing the importance of cleanliness,
hygiene and diet-control for the ill. ln an early
article he advised strongly against their being given
alcohol and coffee.
From 1785 to 1789, Dr Hahnemann's outPut
was an awesome 2,200 printed pages that
included translations, originai works and essays.
And this was in addition to the hard work he had
to put in for his job.
Dr, Hahnemann recognised the insignificance
of the medical knowledge of those times. He
tirelessly denounced prevalent therapeutic
method's. ln "Arsenic Poisoning", written around
this time, he criticized the tendency of medical
practitioners to gloss over symPtoms. This stress
orr symptoms was to be a cornerstone of
homoeopathic diagnosis in his
yet-to-be-formulated theories.
ln 1790 Dr. Hahnemann attacked blood-
and other such *idely used treatments'
He sought the truth constantly and tirelessly.
He wanted [o know why a particular drug was used
for a particular illness.
In 1790, he happened to translate a "Treatise
on Materia Medica" by Dr. Cullen, a celebrated
medical teacher. ln it was a Passage that defended
the efficacy of Peruvian bark in the treatment of
malaria, etc. through its "tonic effect on the
stomach".

potencized drugs, pure substances
reduced through a special process of
1
dilution to a negligible physical
quantity in the dose which was
administered to a sick person. Aftbr
repeated trials, he came to the
conclusion that to obtain a cure and
to avoid adverse reactions, the
administration of a medicine in pure
form could be done away Mth most
of the time. Dr. Hahnemann found
that the potencized drug had a
tremendous power to cure the
symptoms which the same drug in
pure form would have produced in a
healthy person. He had arrived at the
Everest of Medical Science.
In 'Organon of Medicine', a
treatise in which Dr. Hahnemann laid
down the complete m'aster plan of
the homoeopathic system, he
discussed potencization in the
following words in paragraph 269:
"The homoeopathic system of
medicine develops for its special use;
to a hitherto unheard-of degree, the
inner medicinal powers of the crude
substances by means of a process
peculiar to it and which has hitherto
n.ever been tried, whereby only they
all become immeasurably and
penetratingly efficacious and
remedial, even those that in the
crude state give no evidence of the
slightest medicinal power on the
human body.
"This remarkable ehange in the
qualities of natural'bodies develops
the latent, hitherto unperceived, as if
slumbering, hidden, dynamic POwers
which influence the life principle,
change the well-being of animal life.
This is effected by mechanical action
upon their smallest particles by
means of rubbing and shaking and
through the addition of an indifferent
substance, dry or fluid. This process
is called dynamizing, potencizing
(development of medicinal power)
and the products are dynamizations
or potencies in different degrees."
Potencization is not to be
confused with simple dilution which
does not develop the pure drug into
a medicinal dose nor brings out its
latent curative energy. Potencization
or dyramization, in the words of Dr.
Hahnemann, "develops'the
medicinal powers' hidden within and
manifests them more and more or if
one may say so spiritualises the
material substance itself." The terms
'potencization' and'dynamization'
have a literal significance because
the curative power of a drug
increases in direct proportion to
successive homoeopathic dilutions.
How is dynamization carried
out?
To prcpare a medlclnc of one
potency on the centeslmal scale one
part of thc drug ls dlluted wlth 99
parts of the dlluent vehlcle, an Inert
or known non-mediclnal substance,
usually sugar of mllk or rectlfied
splrit. Thereafter, and it is a must,
the drug is mlxed through rubbing
or shaking for about an hour. The
resultant total has one potency.
Out of the above lOO parts of
potency one, one part is taken and
mixed with another 99 parts of the
diluent. After rubbing or shaking for
another one hour, potency two is
produced. Thus one can get the
frequentty used potencies of 30,
200, I,ooo, l0,ooo, 1,oo,ooo and
so on.
Today all these potencized drugs
are made under scientifically
controlled conditior?s in various
laboratories with the help of modern
machlnery. One can imagine the
labour which doctors had to put into
this effort in Dr. Hahnemann's time.
But such was the zeal of the
innovators that in those days also,
potencies upto 200 and beyond were
manufactured and used on patients
with excellent results.
The principle of dynamization
was not established overnight. For
years Dr. Hahnemann was groping
and experimenting. The dose of the
well chosen drug had to be adjusted.
It took a long time even for Dr.
Hahnemann to obtain a clear insight
into the aggravation occurring after
strong doses or about the
astounding effect of highly
dynamized medicines. ln his lifetime
he used potencization of
1/1800,000,000,000. From practical
observation, he found that the
greater the potencization, the greater
was the power of the medicine in
curing the syrnptoms
homoeopathically indicated. Not only
that, his experiments and
observations brought out another
revolutionary fact, that certain
substances generally considered to
be inert and without any medicinal
power in their natural form, for
example, common salt, wood
charcoal, sand, lime, etc. were
converted into extremely efficacious
m.edicines when potencized in a
neutral medium like milk sugar or
alcohol.
/
This was the most remarkable /
achievement of Dr. Hahnemann, ln i '
the same direction, his resif,ffi
further revealed that dynamizati
pure medicinal substances not
increased their curative
but also almost eliminated
adverse reactions. lt was a
breakthrough in his deadlock.'[he
positive action of a
was found to be overpowering to
such'an extent- inat the insignificant
adverse ieacfion which the drug was
bound to produce on account of its'
nature, was virtually obliterated i
through dynamization.
It may be difficult to imagine
that in a dose, say, of 10,000
potency there would be some
medicine left. ln the third potency
the degree of dilution is one
millionth. But continuous use
such potencies by
the remarkable results
the same in the cure of
have established that Dr.
Hahnemann blazed a new path ir"
the field of medicine and took a
quantum jump in the alleviation o
human suffering by evolving the
aforesaid method of potencisatic
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Who does not know that when a bee
stings, the victim suffers stinging
pain accompanied by burning and
swelling of the skin. This pain,
burning and swelling come on fast
rapidly. At times, there is
in breathing,
a feeling of
to the law of
cures like', the bee sting poison
s'6o
cure these very symptoms
6e
it causes them. fu a further
of this
true that the cause of these
need not always be a bee
The hornoeopathic medicine
,repared from bee stingi poison is
alled Apis. ln potencized form, npis
ures all the symptoms indicated
h rve, that is, oedema, dropsy,
:lling with burning and stinging
n, constriction, stiffness and
Jessness, whatever be the cause
hese symptoms, whether a bee
ig or rheumatism or meningitis or
idney problem.
That is homoeopathy for you.
re a drug; note the symptoms it
,/Dref\.. Potencize the drug. Use
resultdiit medicine to remedy in
k man the symptoms which the
;ubstance produces in healthy
an beings.
nother poisonous insect, a
spider of Cuba, when it bites,
creates a carbuncle on the human
skin. This pimple, small in the
beginning, continues to swell and
spread. The patient has a chill. Fever
sets in. A Iarge abscess forms which
is hard. lt has been observed that
carbuncles with similar symptoms
can be cured with the use of the
same poison known as Tarentula
Cubensis made into a homoeopathic
potencized dose.
Or, think of Belladonna, black
berries of the deadly night shade,
which cause poisoning in children.
-[he
victim's pupils are dilated; ]ris
skin becomes dry and bright red; his
face is scarlet, The symptoms
resemble those of scarlet fever.
Belladonna in homoeopathic doses
cures scarlet fever as well as any
other sickness in which the above
symptoms are present.
Tarentula Hispanica, the
Spanish-Spider stings and produces
a dancing mania in its victim. He
feels suffocated anC breathless. His
skin turns black. He dances
violently to music. Mth potencized
Tarentula Hispanica, homoeopaths
have treated similar symptoms in
persons who are resUess, hysterical,
alternatety laughing and crying. It
has cured cases of twitching, chorea
and deliberate. violent dancing by a
sick person, doing so with full
knowledge that he is being watched.
Instances such as the above can
be multiplied because the entire
system of homoeopathy, to begin
with, is based on observation and
codification of symptoms produced
by pure substances in healthy
human beings. That is what makes
the study of the homc,eopathic
materia medica so fascinating. It is a
vast materia medica, out of which we
have in a later part of this book
chosen 84 medicines for detailed
discussion. A study of those chapters
would be highly rewarding for
anyone interested in homoeopathy.
ln the orthodox practice of
homoeopathy it has been the belief
that only one remedy should be
given at a time. There is no doubt
that there is drug interaction in
multiple prescriptions, but it has
been necessary at timqs when the
apparent symptoms are not covered
by one medicine, to administer two
different medicines, either alternately
or in succession. No adverse
reaction has been noticed except in
certain cases where the drugs are
inimical to each other. (Such
inimical drugs are indicated
separately in a chart elsewhere in
this book).
- Quite contrary to the belief held
by some, homoeopathy is a
scientific system. The principles of
homoeopathy have been developed
by following well laid procedures.
The proof of the pudding lies in
eating. 'Like cures like' has been
applied as a principle to more than a
thousancl drugs and to millions of
patients. The results have been
'excellent each time. 'Proving' a
medicine by administering a Pure
substance to a healthy Person is a
scientific method, as scientific as
there eVer was. [t has to be
remembered that'proving' is not
done to achieve a cure, but onlY to
formulate a basis for what can be
cured by a particular drug. lt is but a
stage in the process of research'
What is seen, what is experienced,
what is felt, is recorded and what the
record shows sinrultaneouslY in
hundreds of cases, is made the basis
for comirrg to the conclusion that a
certain drug Produces certain
symptoms. By no stretch of
imagination can this be called
unscientifi c, SimultaneouslY, the
preparation of potencized medicine
also follows a definite system and
there is no guesswork involved at
any stage. The results achieved in
myriads of prescriptions of
potencized medicine Provide the
solid rock of scientific Proof on
which homoeopathy stands and
shinds. Homoeopathy is like Pure
gold which does not require a
certificate to prove its value. lt has
stood the test of tirne and usage.
@oooooooooooo
HomoeopathY is a sYstem of
medicine that uses natural
substances. These natural
substances come from the mineral,
vegetable and a"nimal kingdoms.
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RGAINCN CF'N/N]EDNCNNE tsY DR. SAN4UEL F{AF{NEN4ANN
.4. Synopsis
In ORGANON OF MEDICINE,
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann laid down the
fundamentals of the then.new doctrine of
homoeopathy. Ps observed bg him in the
'lntroduction' to this worft, till then no one had
ever taught this homoeopathic mode of cure, no
one had carried it out in practice.
Dr.Hahnemann was upset by the ijnorance and
the waste in the prevalent medical sgstem of
healing, in which the patient's blood was shed to
bring about a dubious cure,or new or chronic
medicinal maladies were generated by means of
the prolonged use of wrong, powerful medicines
of unhnown properties,
Dr. Hdhnemann was of the view that the
art of the medical practice "should, rapidlU and
mildlg, effect an unalloqed and permanent cure,
and restore to health bq means of the smallest
doses of a few simple medicines carefullg selected
according to their proved effect, bg the onlg
'A aingle onc o/ tbe'aymptomt therapeutic law conformable to nature, that is,
Similia' Similib us Curentur" . consists merely of the"'totalitu of its sqmptoms.
preaent ia no fturre tbe ?iaeade ittetf
Dr. Hahnemann put down the results of his
tban a ainglc /oot ia lifelong observation and practice in ORGANON
tlae m"a.n bimtelf." OF MEDICINE. He went on revising the booh
and his last corrected draft was published as the
Sixth:Edition. Most parts of this learned treatise
require repeated reading. The following is a
sAn far as possible in the words of
'Dr. himself, in order to give
the book an idea of the basic
pirinci,ples of homoeopathy as propounded by the
q.
founder of the sgstem.
"The phqsician's high and onlg mission is to
restore the sicft to health, to cure, as it is
termed."
"The highest ideal of cure is rapid, gentle
and permanentYestoration of the health, or
removal and annihilation of the disease in its
whole extent, in the shortest, most reliable, and
most harmless wla, on easilg comprehensible
principles;'
The unpreiudiced observer of a sicft person
taftes note of nothing in everq individual disease
except the chanqes in the health of the bodq and
of the mind which can be perceived externallg bq
means of the senses. "All these perceptible signs
represent the disease in its whole extent, that is,
together theq form the true and only conceivable
portrait of the disease."
" A single one of the symptoms present is no
more the disease itself than a single foot is the
man himself;'
N far as the doctor is concerned, the disease
He need onlg eradicate these in order to cure
the disease.The cause which gives rise to the
illness or perpetuates it, is to be removed.
A palliative treatment centred round one single
sqmptom should not be considered.
"substances, which are used as medicines,
are medicines onlg in so far as they possess each
its own specific energu to alter the well-being of
man through dqnamic, conceptual influence, bq
means of the living sensoru fibre, upon the
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conceptual, controlling principle of life.
The medicinal propertq of those material
substances which we call medicines proper,
relates only to their energy to caII out alterations
in the well-being of animal life. OnIy upon this
conceptual principle of life, depends theit
medicinal he alth. alte ring, co nceptual (dA namicl
influence;'
"Thus every special medicinal substtnce
alters through a hlnd ol lnfection, that well.belng
of man ln a peculiar manner exclusivelg its own
and, not in a manner peculiar to another
medicine, as certainly as the nearness of the
child ill with small-pox will communicate to a
healthy child only small-pox and not.meAsles!'
"These medicines act upon our well-being
whollg without communication of material parts
of the medicinal substances, thus dqnamicallq,
as if through infection. Far more healing energA
is expressed in a case in point bg the smallest
dose of the best dqnamised medicine, in which
there can be, according to calculation, onlq so
. distinctly perceptible, if the dose be large
little of material substance that'its minuteness
cannot be thought and conceived"bq the best
arithmetical mind, than by large doses of the
same medicine in substance. That smallest dose
can therefore conlain almost entirelg onlq the
p ur e, f r e ely - dev elop e d, c o n cep tual me dicin al
energu, and bring about only dynamically such
great effects as can never be reached by the
crude medicinal substance itsell tahen in large
doses."
"Now, however, in all careful trials, pure
experience, the sole and infallible oracle ol the
'Eoery real rw2icine afia at all
tit tzd, ut0er aA circututantteJ, on
healing art, teaches us that actually that esery livittg bum"a.n being, an?
medicine which, in its qction on the healthy pro?ucea in tbne ita Peculiar
human bodq, has demonstrated its power of
ay mp tontt, Aid iltutty percep tib lc,
producing the greatest number of symptoms
similar to those observable in the case of disease i/ tbe ?ode be large enougb,"
under treatment, does also, in doses of suitable
potency and attenuation, rapidlg, radicallg and
permanently remove the totalitg ol the
symptoms ol this morbkl state, that is to saA,
the whole dlsease present, and change lnto
health; anil that all medicines curet without
exception, those diseases whose sqmptoms most
nearlq resemble their own, and leaw none of
them uncured."
"fu tfis natural law of cure manifests itself
in everg pure experiment, it matters little what
mag be the scientific explanation of how it takes
place!'
"Everg real medicine acts at all times, under
all circumstances,on every living human being,
and produces in time its peculiar symptoms,
enough," tt
"br order that a metlicine mag effect A cure, i
it is before all things requisite that it should be a
capable of producing in the human body an I
artificial disease as similnr as possible to the ai
disease to be cured!' I
Even the uncommonlq small doses of
medicine used in the honoeopathic cure, after
destruction of the maladg, leave a certain trace
of medicinal disease in the organism. Bu| on
account of extraordinary minuteness of the dose,
all
on
?
l"'
'Tbe peraon wlao ia prouing tbe
m^e?icine mutt be preeminentty
trutworthy ah? contctcntioua an?
iluring thi experiment, be aboull
avoi2 all overe*ertbn o/ min? an?
ao engage?.
this trace is so transient, so slight that it
disappears rapidly of its own accord.
A natural disease can never be cured by
medicines that possess the power of producing in
the healthy individual an alien, morbid state, and greatest of all barthly blessings,
sgmptoms which differ from those of the disease
to be cured.
The only possible mode of treatment of
diseases is the homoeopathic one in which there
is emploged for the totality of the symptoms of a
natural disease, a medicine capable of producing
the most similar symptoms possible in the
healthq individual, given in a suitable dose.
The first part of a phgsician's iob is to know
the totality of the sgmptoms of a sick person.
The second part of 'this ftnowledge is to know as
to what effects a medicine in its pure form can
produce on a healthy individual. This power of
medicines can onlq be observed by administering
real effects, in order to obtain an accurate
ftnowledge of them," and to enable us to avoid
any mistahe in their employment in diseases,lor
it is only bq correct selection of them that the
the health of the
lody and of the'mind, can be rapidlq and
p er ma n e ntly r e sto r e d."
For proving a medicine, it must be taken in
a perfectlq simple, unadulterated form.lt must
be emploged quite alone, pure, without the
admixture of ang foreign substance and without
ta ng else of nature the
sa roughout nt the diet
of on whom nt ls being
co st be stric , The Person
who is proving the medicine must be
p r e e minently tr ustw o rth q and co nscientio us a nd
during the experiment, he should avoid all
overexertion of mind and body, all sorts of
dissipation and disturbing passions. He must
devote himself to careful self-observation and
must not be disturbed whilst so engaged.The
medicines must be tested on both males and
females, in order to reveal the alterations of the
health theg produce in the sexual sphere.
medicine and must be regarded and registered
as belonging peculiarly to this medicine. The
symptoms in such an experiment do not arise
spontaneously but are produced ba the medicine.
"lfwe have thus tested on the healthg
individual a considerable number of simple
medicines and carefulla and faithlullg registered
all the disease elements and symptoms they are
capable of developing as artificial
disease-producers, then onlg have we a true
materia medica - a collection of real, pure,
reliable modes ol action of simple medicinal
substances, a volume ol the booh of nature,
wherein ls recorded a considerable arrag of the
peculiar changes ol the health and sgmptoms
ascertained to belong to each of the powerful
medicines."
"From such a materia medica everqthing
that is coniectural, all that is mere assertion or
imaginarg, should be strictly excluded;
evergthing should be the pure language of
nature carefullq and honestlq interrogated."
"The third point of the business of a true
physician relates to the iudicious employment of
the artificial morbific agents (medicines) that
have been proved on healthy individuals to
ascertain their pure action, in order to effect the
homoeopathic cure of natural diseases."
ll the selected homoeopathic remedg is
administered properly, the acute natural disease
which is to be overruled, if recently developed,
will disap imperceptiblg in a few hours
26
An older, more chronic disease, however, will
qield somewhat later together with all traces of
discomfort, by the use of several doses of the
same but more highly potencized remedy or
after careful selection of one or another more
similar homoeopathic medicine. Health,
recoverA, follows in imperceptible, often rapid
transitions. Diseases of long standing, speciallg
those of a complicated character, require for their
cure, a proportionatelq longer time.
" Among the lists of sqmptoms of mang
medicinesit will not be difticult to find one lrom
f 'Trom tuab a ma.teri.a. mz?iaa
euerytbing tbat ia conjectural,
remedg."
all that it mzre atdertinn
"ln this search lor a homoeopathic specific or imaginary, aboul? be atrbtlY
remedg, that is to s,ay, in this comparison of the e.xcluile?; everything aleoul2 be tlae
collective sgmptoms ol the natural disease with pure language of nature care/ullY
anl laonzttly intetogate?. "
uncommon and peculiar (characteristicl signs
and sqmptoms of the case of disease are chiefly
and most solely to be heP t in view; for it is more
pa rticularly these that verY similar ones in the
list of sgmptoms ol the selected medicine must
correspond to, in ord,er to constitute it the most
suitable for effecting the--cure. The more general
and undefined sgmPto ms: loss of appetite,
headache, debilitq, restless sleeP, discomfort, and
so forth, demand but little attention when ot
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LZ
,,'uaplsfrtld buluasgo fipywnnv aW wo4
papnuu ulDwil 11v lo 5na1uD tftt!6 tuoldtufis
UsrJapuuut fipapnap n 6utag sv'hpautat
)lul\doaow7u aw lo uoq)aPs aut saulw)app
fi1\a1ry ualJo yaqvd ?tlt Jo uoltlsodtp ary Jo alqs
aw uul'lua$a ua u)ns o1 pooa splou s,uJ-,,
,,'ssa))ns ylln hptlytDdoaowou l!
q
lnaq loafir.Jl aqo ag ol fip)o ur'asDaslp aul lo
an1til aUfivD uD ilotl ppo$ ail !'swoldtuhs
ar11 Jo fi1t1v1ol aW Llll$ 0uo1o'papu hynlntyod
aq 01 st uot1tsodstp sluapvd aW lo alz$ aul'afi)
ol uo palP) afi an asvaslp lo sasw lla il\,,
'frylndoaowoy
hq pa1va4 aq uw ntalya111wta7u1
PUD SaSDASIP Uanlwntu!' Tuawota dwal
pub putut aul Jo sasuasry palp)-os aUL
'Pautolg0
uaag sou yawpan
snonatd lo uollvuuolut
nlv'suvaw 4yludoaowoy hq aptsut ary utotJ
papaa ag $nw satpapw pua su )tuuw llY
;rDtpDJ puv snonwlla
'arns 'snoDlpn! aq ppoys Uawyaq aul
pW parrs!fi s! ll JI 'satpawat Pwalu, lo suaaw
fiq fipopw ptauab aul lo arm puv uotlvlruruua
aLfi palla pnw 'apyn ayt $u1vbo papa4p ag
'atolatayl'$nw yotllln wotl htnlw ou n anlll
wol patnno svtl wll hpoq ary Jo syud loua$a
aul uo as0asry a Jo yawlaatl P)!p?r,u anq
lly,,' IJUD atJ -llt sn oauailnwls to sn olaa t d y oullt
rnno uD $oll!u$ ou'sdr1 dyl uo uoqdnn
oN 'as,,rur
lvuntu! araos lnlulu aston notb uaaa
to Tststad'as!fi uD) hpvlvut lvunya oS1'frpopw
puJayt ?utos ut sa\ asvaslp o U)ns lo atnos
ay1'snounlu1 shoalv s1 sutoldutfrs ltDol hlatnd
Aulnny asoaslp v Jo Tuawlnul puaya aUL
'payqul
aynb n $owlv s! arm aut uauil yawpa4
aW lo pua aW U fi1uo tuaddo uw sutoldwhs
pufiuo ayl Jo asaat)ut U)ns'sasat 4uotyt u1
'asop lstl ayt ot p1afi filgvqotd tsow ,,'fiqtodaaoutoq nq eqtaq ?g uD?
llil noa{ lua$tut.t"l!? guo npwne
asaastp aU)D aul py1 ttlsou0otd poob hnn v s1
ilnou $)il ary Aultnp uoqvnwbAo )lutodoaoruou luq?utr"lu! luzworadutel guo
1ybr1s s1y1'uo4taJto lvmAuo aut Wbuaqs
€urut aql {o nrwdne eqp? op "qL,
n Auryaaxa yu$araos'asoasrp louDtpaut
tol,uns hlawa4xa uD uDr,ll atout butylou s1
7t 'frytpu ul'asoasrp put0uo aul ol nuvlgwasa)
D svu uollu^wA0v sryl'ilnou nal v nl
aAtq ool lounawos uaag sou n nvws ftpuappJlns nV
uaag pu sDU asop atfi uau$ uo4aiubbu 1y0ys ccfl
lo putu b asnw frvw asop tlylvdoaowoy y q
,,' a)uaqlnlsrP aqwaPlsuq)
fruD lnol1llol 'y Jo asop lstl ary hq paytn0u1xa a
puo pa^owat aq frywauab pn'0urpuap I
7
0uo1fuat lo auo pu ag y ! 'asvastp aul taln$
prynw s1y1 tol fipawu ilpads 4yludoaowoy
alutdotdda $ow aut s, auprpaw slrll'frlyvilruls
paloatb aW u! puD )agwnu palvatb ay1
u! patn) ag q asaaslp aal u! al!$ pra ag q uo
tf ,U $' sut ol d tu fi s (t rlsu ap o fi tf ) b ury stn A u4s1p
puv rup0uts' uoututot|n' ntytad asoyl
utoluo auorpaw algvlns $ow aut Jo sutoldwhs
lo py ary wotl papn4suot ad.h111uu aut ll,,
. ,,'bnJp finaa powln wol puu asoasrp
fuada yowlv ut paMasgo atv ilny)u ptauab a
ytns lo swotdtuhs sD'pagy)sap hlalnmnv atout
ag puuw hatfi lt'fipuvtf alrulapur pua anbnt
 "Conaifuering tbe minutenctd of tbe
?oaet necedary an? ProPer in
"The Crea agents has also I
small a commencement of aggravation we have, I bomo-eopatbi,c treatmznt, we can
had particular in feature of all eoaily a-.n?erdtan? tbat ?uring the
diseases, the a disPosition and
treatmznt eoerYtbing muat be
mind, lor there is no powerful medicinal
remoue? f*m the ilizt an? regtm'en
substance in the world which does not vgry
notablq alter the state of the disposition and wlebb can baue anY mc?binal
mind in the healthq individual who tests it, and cannot be described in utords." a.ctioa in or?er that tlte amall ?ode
everg medicine does so in a different manner." lf improvement is delayed too long, therq is may not be overwbebnz? an2
ln chronic cases a carefullg selected medicine an error in the choice of the medicine or in the or ?fu turbe? bY
maq be given dailq and for months, il necessarg. ".xiinguiabe?
conduct of the patient or there is some other any foreign mc?binal ircitant"'
A start mag be made with a low degree of interf ering circumstance.
potencq for a lew weefts. Thereafter, a change
mag be made to a higher degree.
When to an observant practitioner it is
evident after a lapse of a few hours that the
patient is growing perceptiblg, however slightlg,
worse from hour to hour, it is his duty to
remedg his mistahe, bq the selection and
administration of a homoeopathic medicine not consequentlq more serviceable, will often be
merely tolerablg suitable, but the most neglected."
appropriate possible for the existing state of the.
disease. t)
"Among the signs that, in all diseases, F
especially in such as are of an acute nature,
inform us ol a slight commencement ol
amelioration or aggravation that is not
perceptible to everq one, the state of mind and
any foreign medicinal irritant;'
the whole demeanor of the patient are the most
certain and instructive. ln the case of ever so
,be

medicine mau prove iniurious .by its .mere

2
recreation, active exercise in the open.av
in 'i-iinrtuae some
bic'ause everg medicine does
,
?e iiiii ki,nds of weather ldaila walks' slisht .
haim and a strong dose does greater harm'
i*iiri ^ttt'
t^iirlt, surtable, nutritious, unmedicinal
"lt would be a certain sign that the doses
food and drink, etc;' eatment'
en were' iltog ether too large, il during..tr
"The homoeoPathic sgstem of m edicine develoPs esoecialli in chronic diseases' the ftst dose.
,de for its specia I use, to a hitherto u nheard-of
;[trii'irtiq lorth a so-ulled increase of the
homoeopathic
degree, the in ner medicinal Powers of the
crude
it iiii-i"otui, that is, a marked
substtnces bg means of a Process peculiar to iiiq'ir'i' ;iiiia taiptoms lirst .discovered and in
and which has hitherto never been tried, however
the same vrau everu reneated dose
-iiiiiiu
onlg theg all becom e imme asurabhl q,b r e its,
wherebq a so niew hat- b v shafti.n efy
-. ;'
effi cacious and remedial, even dynamizedl
and pe netratingly a'iiintstration {i.e., mo'e hiqhtu
ol
those tha t in the crude state give no evidence "A nciPle of the
the slightest medicinal power on the human
homoeo linicn aisunguishes him
bodu, This re markable change in th e
qualities of
,itherto av
lrom
all older schoolsl is tfiis'
natura I bodies develoPs the latent, h 'that
unperceived , as il slumbering hidden, dgnamic
he
-iedicine, o1s lor ang.Patlent a
human
whose ellect on the heallhy
powers which inllue nce the life Pri nciple, change
the well-being of an imal life. This is effectetl bt1
'
;l
i:;: ;:;"'p ;; ;i; v' b e e n ca r e f uttt1 P n a n d
r o v e

mechanical action uPo n their sma llest

particles I thus *aide hnown to him" '
means of rubbing a nd. shaking and through
the addition of an indifferent substance, drY or
dgnarnizing,
fluid. This Process is called
p0 tentizing (develoPm ent of medicinal Po werl
and
ln
the prod ucts are d.gnamiza tions or potencies
different degrees."
Simple, dilution is not equivalent to
power
dgnamization which raises the mawellous
of a drug.
The suitabilitA of a medicine for ang given
case of disease does not dePe nd on its accurate
homoeopa thic selection alone but lihewise
on the
proper size or rather smallness ol the dose.Too
strong a dose of even a homoeoPa thicallg chosen
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STORAGE
It would be advisable to store, in
every household,the medicines listed
immediately below in the
indicated potencies, in a wooden box
which is easily available for this
purpose with dealers in
homoeopathic drugs. One can order
phials of 2 drams each, of pill-size
20, of the indicated potency and of
mother tincture (pure medlcine)
where required,
The homoeopathic medicine
chest should be kept in a cool, dry
and dust-free place. lt should be kept
away from heat and direct sunlight.
Perfumes and other substances
having strong odours should not be
stored nearby, not even Camphor,
mother tincture, which is a medicine
on our list. Homoeopathic medicine
should never be kept in the kitchen
where there would be heat as well as
strong smells.
Care should be taken to cap a
phial properly and tighUy
immediately after use.
It would be a good idea to
arrange the medicines in your box
alphabetically and label the top of
the phials with paper slips carrying
abbreviated names of the medicines.
PLL SIZE
ooooooooooooooooooooooooo
The pill size 20 refers not to the
potency but to the size of the globule
l0
through which the medicine is
dispensed and later administered to
the patient. We have found that size
20 is the most convenient to use.
In case a dlspensing chemist
does not have No. 20 pllls in stock,
you can order size 30 or 40. Only
the globules would be bigger and
you can take two globules instead of
four per dose.
SHELF LIFE
ooooooooocxrooooo
The shelf life of homoeopathic
medicines is almost indefinite if
proper care as indicated above is
taken in their storage. Of course it
would not be necessary to store the
medicines indefinitely because of use
and the smallness of the packing
recommended above.
Keep homoeopathic medicines,
like all other medicines, out of the
reach of small children or ignorant
people.
No medicine should be taken
without a proper understanding of its
need and iLs effects.
A few of the medicines have to
be used in the liquid form and as
mother tincture, that is, as pure because most of the time a Palm
substances. These medicines too may be wet from sweat or may not witJ
be clean due to some other reason. exp
should be kept for use in the same'
mUl
medicine chest alongwith potencized A very effective method of
effe
tablets. However, Camphor mother administering a homoeopathic dose
indi
tincture , should always be kept away is tg dissolve l0 globules of the T'l
acc
separately. Its strong odour can mtjdicine into half a teacuPful of luke- mal
damage other medicines lying warm water. The solution should be cou
nearby. The mother tincture is
stirred for 3 minutes with a stainless isa
generally needed for external use as
steel spoon, and then siPPed over a exis
indicated elsewhere. But at times
period of 30 minutes. The next dose
tinctpres are used internally also.
should be repeated after 4 hours. rl
The liquid when sipPed should be hor
r"ft,
minute
DOSAGE the tiquld ofr
ooooooooooooooooooooooooo pati
s much of
witt
The normal dose of the medicine as possible. Thereafter,
homoeopathic medicine is 4 pills r€Pt
he should swallow the solution' This
taken on a clean, dry tongue. The nee
method of administration is specially
pills should be allowed to dissolve acc
useful in diseases like asthma dnd
and ought not to be chewed. The bronchitis. byl
mouth should be free of food or of
any other matter like tooth-paste or
drink or smoke. It is preferable to AC
avoid eating or drinking anything for
oooc
half an hour before and for half an
hour after the administration of a are
homoeopathic dose. and
me(
min
ADMINISTRATION relie
OF MEDICINE 4h(
oo ther
The administration of a dose can
60t
mec
be done either with the help of a
han,
stainless steel spoon or direcUy on to
the tip of the tongue of the patient
COIT
pot€
from the phial. lt can also be taken
mec
from a clean slip of paper. One
ass
should avoid the use of a palm

Suffering comes with sickness.
With any medicine, we should not
expect a miracle cure. A medicine
must be allowed time to have itsl
effect. This time lapse differs from
individual to individual and it varies
erity of the
should be given
suffering which
rt of human
existence.
,Y
repetition or the remedy prescribed
needs reconsideratioh and change,
according to the symptoms exhibited
by the patient.
ACqTE CASES
ooooooocoooooooooocoooooooo
ln acute cases where problems
are.sharp, have severe symptoms
and a short course, the indicated
medicine can be given every fifteen
minutes for the first hour. As soon as
relidf sets in, increase the interval to
4 hours, taking 3 more doses. If
there is no improvement in the first
60 minutes, the choice of the
medicine is wrong. On the other
I minor recurrence of the problem if
hand if recovery stops before a
complete cure has occurred, the
potency is to be increased. The
medication should be discontinued
as soon as a cure occurs.
CHRONIC CASES
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ln chronic cases, medicines with
potencies of 200, 1000 (1M) or
10000 (10M) are more effective.
These potencies go very deep into
the system and effect remarkable
cures. The medicine should be taken
four times a day till a cure occurs. lf
recovery stops midway, it is time to
ralse the potency,
For children, ordinarily 30
potency should be used but there is
no harm in raising the potenry if the
circumstances so require. In this
book, potencies have been invariably
indicated against the medicines in
various sections. Hence, it should not
be a problem to select the correct
potency, whether for children or for
adults.
Where more than one medicine
is indicated, care should be taken
not to mix the medicines. The
indicated medicines should be taken
at an interval of 30 minutes each.
The number of doses per medicine
per day can be adjusted to 3 or 2
depending on the number of
medicines being used
simultaneously.
Very often, it may not be
necessary to repeat the dose a
second time. We have seen cases
where in an acute attack of
gastroenteritis, the patient, passing
frequent, loose, watery and rice white
stools and suffering from
uncontrollable attacks of vomiting,
DOSAGE
has been able to obtain relief Mth the effect of medicines already
only one dose of Veratrum Alb administered and complete the cure.
1000. Quite often, a severe,
intolerable earache is taken care of
with one dose'of Belladonna 10,000, HOMOEOPATHIC
when a number of other medicines AGGRAVATION
have failed. Thus, the frequency of a odoooooooooooooooooooooooooocnoooooo
dose is to be decided upon
We should not lose sight of a
according to the circumstances.
phenomenon called "Homoeopathic
Ordinarily 4 doses a day of the
Aggravation", This refers to a
indicated medicine should be
deterioraUon in the condltion of a
sufficient.
patient ln case a remedy has been
over-used or a potency has been
CHANGE OVER: LOW selected which is higher than that
required by the stage of the sickness.
HIGH POTENCY lf this occurs, the way out is to stop
administration of further doses. The
At times, the relief obtained may patient would return to normal soon
be insufficient because the potency because the human body would
selected is low. A change to a higher eliminate the excess medicine
potency would bring results in a
through its own disposal system.
short while. It has been noticed for
instance that in acute bronchitis
Bryonia 30 just does not render
much help while Bryonia 200 is very
effective. Sometimes, a cure stops
midway after a few doses. lt is time
to raise the potency from 30 to 200
or from 200 to 1000.
After an improvement has
occured, the number of doses
should be reduced from 4 to 3 the
next day and 3 to 2 the day after and
so on. At times, there may be a
the medicine has been stopped. ln
such a case, one more dose
preferably of a higher potency,
should suffice. In the alternative, one
dose of Sulphur 200 would revive
 14, AURUM MET 2OO 43. HAr'lA/vlELlS 200
15, BARYTA CARB 2OO Mother Uncture
16, BELTTDONNA 200, 1000 44. HEPAR SULPHURIS 2OO
17. BORAX 200 45. I-TYPERICLUVI2OO
18. BRYONIA 2OO 46. IPECACUANI-IA 2OO
19, CACTUS CRANDIFLORUS 2OO 47. II.IFLUENZIM'2OO
20. CALCAREA CARBONICA 30 48. KALI BlCHROMlCU.ivl 200
21. CALCARFI FLUORICA 30 49. KREOSOT0V130
22. CALENDUI-\ Mother tincture or 50. TACHESIS 200
Ointment 51. I-EDUM 200
23. CAMPHORA 2OO 52. LYCOPODlUivl200'
Mother tincture 53. MERCORIUS CORROSTVUS 30
24. CANTHARIS 2OO 54. MERCURIUb SOL 2OO
Mother tincture 55. MILLEFOLIUM 2OO
25. CARBO VEGETABILIS 2OO 56. MYRIST]CA 2OO
C NDED DICINE C EST 26. CAUSTICUM 2OO
27, CHAMOMILIS 30
57. NATRU/VI MUR|AT|C0I"1 200

IN RY OME 28. CHINA OFF.2OO

1. ABIES NIGRA 2OO
2. ACONITU.VI NAPELLUS 30
3, ALLIUV1 CEPA 2OO
4. ALOE SOCOTRINA 2OO
* GRAVEOLENS 200
Camphor, mother tincture should bei 5, ALUMINA 2OO
stored separatelg, atuag from other 6. AMMONIUM CARB 2OO
medicines.+
7. ANTMONILUV1 CRUDUM 2OO
Packing:2 dram No.20 pills each or 8. ANTIMONIUM TART 2OO
2 dram in liquid form.
9. APIS MELLIFICA 2OO
Mode of use:4 pills on dry tongue or 10. ARCENTUM NITRICUM2OO
1 drop in a teaspoonful of water, 4
times a day. ln acute situations,
11. ARNICA MONTANA 2OO, lOOO
administer the first few doses at 12. ARSENICUM ALBUiVI 2OO
30-minutes interval. 13. ARUNDO 2OO
29. CICUTA VIROSA 2OO
58. NITRIC ACID 200
59. NUX VOMICA 2OO
60. PHOSPHORUS 2OO
30. CIMICIFUCA 2OO 61. PODOPHYLLUM 2OO
31. C|NA 200 62. PULSATILIA 30
32. COCCULUS 2OO 63. RHUS TOXCODENDRON 2OO,
33. COFFEA CRUDA 2OO 1000'
34, COLOCYNTHIS 200 64.
rRUTA
35. CUPRdM METALLICUM 2OO 65. SANCUINARIA 2OO
36. DROSERA 2OO 66. SEPIA 2OO
37. DULCAMARA 2OO 67. S|LICEA 200, 1000
68. SPIGELIA 2OO
38. EUPATORIU/V1 PERFOL. 2OO
39. EUPHRASIA 2OO 69. STAPHYSAGRIA 2OO
ib. cese.iuuuM 2oo 70. SULPHUR 2OO
41. GLONOINE 200 71. THUJA200
42. GRAPHITES 2OO 72. VERATROM ALBUIVT 2OO, lOOO

32
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A well chosen and regulated diet is important I

quality of lMng depends on well balanced, properly to repair its wear and tear, to fuel its metabolism
fo.r a sick person asmuch as for a healthy p"rson. selected, nutritious, clean and healthy food. Our and movement, to energise our physical
I

While a few live to eat, most of us eat to live. The I body needs nourishing food for its life and health, and to sustain our mental capabilities.

q

And because food makes for a healthy body,
its importance increases in nursing a sick body to
health. ln sickness a proper diet follows medicine
as day follows night. The two are complementary.
One does not do without another. At times
medicine can be dispensed with; but not some
food. The spark of life cannot be sustained without
nourishment
Selective diet control is necessary during
different types of illness so that the weakened
system can be strengthened. Further, it may not
be possible for a patient to eat and digest any and
every type of food. So some regulation in the diet
of a sick person is always necessary.
For taking homoeopathic treatment, regulation
of diet has to be done not only for the reasons
given above, but also because of the minuteness
of the homoeopathic dose of medicine, A
potencized drug acts upon the human system by
creatlng a reacUon for restorlng health and fighting
sickness in proportion to its minuteness. Because
of this, intake of any other substance which may
have a medicinal action, in pure form or in gross
quantities, would extinguish or overwhelm the
effect of the homoeopathic dose.
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann expressed in poetic
language the effect of a homoeopathic dose and
its obliteration by consumption of a "medicinal
substance as a part of diet. He said, "The softest
tones of a distant flute that in the still midnight
hours would inspire a tender heart with exalied
feelings and dissolve it in religious ecstasy, are
inaudible and powerless amid discordant cries and
the noise of day."
One cannot put the principle underlying the
choice of diet during homoeopathic treatment in
befter words.
It was Dr. Hahnemann's thesis that substances
34
which have medicinal properties, strong smells,
substances which are intoxicants, substances
which may. be stale, decomposed or rotten, ought
not to be given to the patient when homoeopathic
remedies are being administered. In a foot-note to
Paragraph 260 of the Organon of Medicine, Dr.
Hahnemann wrote as follows:
ooooooooooooooooooocooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
"Coffee; fine Chinese and other
herb teas; beer prepared uJith
medic inal ueg etab le s tb stances
unsuttable for the patient's state;
so-called fine liquors made with
medi.cinal spi.ces; all ktnds of
punch; spiced chocolate; odorous
uaters and perfumes of manA
kinds; strong-scented flousers tn
the apartment; tooth potuders and.
essences and perfumed sachets
compounded of drugs; highlg
spi.ced dishes and sauces; spi.ced
cakes and i.ces; crude medtcinal
uegetables for soups; dishes of
herbs, roots and stalks of plants
possessr ng medictnal qualittes;
asparagus LDith long green tips,
hops, and all uegetables
possessi ng medtctnal properti.es,
celerA, onions; old cheese, and
meats that are in a state of
decompositton, or that possess
{J tt
medtcinal properttes (as the flesh
and fat gf Pork, ducks and geese,
or ueal'that ts too Young and sour
uiands), oughtiust as certatnlY to
be kept from-patients as theg P
should auotd all exces.ses in food,
and i.n the use of sugar and salt,
as also spirituous drinks,undiluted
uitl u)ater, heated rootrts, txoolen I
clothi.ng next the ski.n, a sedentary a
life in close apattments."
These are the views of a prophet, of a genius,
ofa to
find
doe t
Dr.
limits most of these instructions can be followed to
the great advantage of the sick Person. ,ib
There has been a conroversy about total
avoidance of coffee or tea by the patient during
h nemann was a\
ri well as manY
o But modern life
being what it is, te
intake of tea or
effectiveness of ginal
extent particularly for persons who have been used
to taking tea or coffee most of their lives'
}!
Other substances like alcohol,
whisky, beer or wtnes, ltquors
made wtth medtctnal sPices,
 qcessi.uely spiced foods
ouerwhelmtnglg act agai.nst the
health of the pati.ent and hence
should be auoi.ded.
Smoki.ng ts i4jurious to health.
It should be gtuen up not onlg
durtng homoeopathic treatment
o but also otheruttse.
@oocoooooooooooo

o,

chlortne. Whi.te toast and crackers or gastroenteritis, boiled water cooled to normal
morale. A person suffering from digestive upsets temperature, to which a little sugar and a pinch of
contain comp lex carbohy drates
would not be able to digest fried food, pickles or salt have been added, should be continuously
whi.ch are a uerA good source of
food rich in fat. ln vomiting or in diarrhoea, a administered to the patient. lt is almost a cure by
patient cannot retain even liquids. Solids are taboo itself.
calories for a debilita.ted person.
in any case. Yet other food can cause pain in the Starving a cold or starving a fever is pure
[l8 Boi.led rice is dtgested uerg eastlg
stoniach. Certain Vpes of sore throat make it myth. A running nose or watery eyes deplete the
and thus does not put ang strain
difficult for the patient to swallow liquid or solid
food. Precautiops have to be taken accordingly.
body of its vital fluids. Hot drinks should be given.
{il on the dtgestiue sgstem. Chicken A.fevered skin dissipates heat. The body requires
food to compensate for the heat loss.
soup is an excellent liqui.d diet for
The most easi.ly dtgesttble foods, those uho cannot ta.ke solids for oooooooooooooocoooooooooooooooooo

l
when a person is slck, are chi.cken .f3fJfj""JoJffi:S"oooooooooooooooooooooooo
broth, botled rf.ce, dry ushi.te toast,
salt btscuits, botled uegetables and
some frutt like bananas and
apples. These foods proutde
nutrttton as well as a supplA of
mtnerals li.ke sodi.um, pota_ssium
and tmportant substances li.ke
Any ailment in which there is an outflow of
vital liquids from the body requires that the loss is
compensated by food containing water. This
happens in fevers, vomiting and diarrhoea. Infants
are particularly prone to dehydration. ln such
cases, palatable liquids should be given as often as in quantity as well as quality of food. N
possible. These can be fruit juices and soups. But
make sure that the juices are not sour. In cholera
Cold drtnks ought to be auoided
bg patients suffering from cold,
cough or respiratorg problems.
In sickness as much as in any other facet of
life, it is best to follow the principle of
easily digestible, palatable and
food would help in speedy
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a.ildm ,, sld
'nd

200

MONIq M(R IO

formulated the principle of 'like cures like' in these

diseases as they are
and the diseases
sub-chapter, symptoms
words: "Now, however, in all careful trlals, pure
experlence, the sole and lnfalllble oracle of the
healing art, teaches us that actually that medicine
which, in its action on the healthy human body, has
demonstrated its power of producing the greatest
number of symptoms similar to those observable
in the case of disease under treatment, does also,
are in doses of suitable Potency and attenuation,
ra
tot
is it
in
exception, those diseases whose symPtoms most
neariy resemble theii own, and leave none of them
urtcured."
The aforesaid indicates the importance of

l\
 SYMPTOMS
provings CL9@-produces a bursting,
throbbing sensation in the head in a healthy
AS AID TO DIACNOSIS
person. Conversely any surging of the blood to the
rrs'uffinng,J
GLONOINE. This can happen in a are n0t always felt alike by all men eoetyone suffers according t0 his 0wn
pecu liar nature Illnesses appedr sometxmes tn acu te form, at 0 ther ttmes they take on a
chronic course according to the duration and oiolence of the ex6tmg causes The diaersity
a tough; of external syfnptoms The disease ,s reflected
of chronic diseases ?s sfficiently eoident from the
mucus. ln homoeopathy, [(ALI BIC tn the to tal',tty of the symptoms These phenomena of the diseases (the symptom) are
cures a similar discharge whether from the nose percepLible to the panent h imself through his senses and by sensanons of changes tn the bodib
inwards, from mouth, from fauces, from pharynx,
from larynx, trachea, bronchi, vagina, uterus or and fi1en tal stqle (subjectioe synptoms) They are also to be obsensed by those who surrottnd
from any mucous membrane. CACTUS him and by the physicians partly o boious and partb to be determined onb by tnvesngahon
GRANDIFLORUS produces in pure form and gross (objectiae symptoms.)
doses, t "All perceptible signs represent the disease in its whole extent, that is,-they form the
these
an;rwh t*u ord only ionceioabb plopaii of the disease." (Paragraph 6, 'Organon of, Medicine' , Dr'
belng Samuel Hahnemann).
constr with his
homoeopathlc dose and it need not be confined
to the heart. There can be constriction of tlre
scalp, in the oesophagus, in the chest, in the
:::,,!,ffi"
abdomen, bladder, uterus, vagiria or rectum.
it onljt took away the external phenomena of the disease...'.'
Therefore, it is essential that before the $nnptomatically, that is,
following chapters are consulted for selection of ......... . it ooerlooks to Hahnemann the expressions of disorganised life
the fact......., that
the correct remedy, the symptoms as aPParent
da ot tthe
and the symptoms as experienced by the patient
are noted down and understood, The human body
of is

is a very sensitive instrument and when there is hen Po e

suffering, its sensibility is heightened. objectiae and subjectioe points of oiatt.

Ask Uie patient to tellyou about his state of "These oery accurate reguLations for the in
mind and to describe in his own words what is intcnded to achieoe d coffect diagnosis, become
from a Hahnernann in his time did not poss€ss the mo
tis blood pressure, X-rays and all the other auxili
. Slight were inknrutn to Hahnemann's generation."
fferent
To illustrate, in a day to day problem
Dr. Richard Haehl, M.;D.,
in'samuel Hahnemann,
like common cold, the discharge
His Life and \Vork', 1922

nose

+83 TIPS ON EXA/VTINING A PATIENT
This individualizing examination of a case of
disease, for which I shall onty give in this place
general directions, of which tlre practitioner will
bear in mind only what is applicable for each
individual case, demands of the physician nothing
but freedom from prejudice and sound senses,
attention in observing and fidelity in tracing the
picture of tie disease.
The patient oetairs.tff history of his
sufferings; those about him tell what they heard
hirir complain of, how he has behaved and what
they have noticed in him; the physician sees,
hears, and remarks by his other senses what
there is of an altered or unusual character about
him. He writes down accurately all that the
patient and his.friends have told him in the very
expressions used by them. Keeping silence
himself, he allows them to say all they have to
say, and refrains from interrupting them (Eoery
DR. HAHNE/V1ANN'S
does not again ocanr to them in precisely the same
manner after that.) unless they wander off to
other matters. The physician advises them at the
beginning of tle examination to speak slowly, in
order tlrat he may take down in writing the
important parts of what the speakers say.
'85
He begins a fresh line with every new
circumstance mentioned by tire patient or his
friends, so that the symptoms shall be all ranged
separately one below the other. He can thus add
to any one, that may at first have been related in
too vague a manner, but subsequently more
explicitly explained.
when tie n.rrr,o.rtnurre flnished what they
would say of their own accord, the physician then
reverts to each particular symptom and elicits
more precise information respecting it in the
about each of them he inquires for furlher
particulars: e.g., at what period did this symptom
bccur? Was if previous to taking the medicine he
had hitherto been using? v!,hilst taking the
medicine? Or.only some days after leaving off the
medicine? What kind of pain, what sensation
red on this sPot? Where
id the pain occur in flts
times? Or was it
mission? How long did it
last? At what time of the day or night, and in
what position of the body was it worst, or ceased
entireiy? What was the exact nature of this or
that event or circumstance mentioned - described
in plain words?
And thus ,n. ,nrr'.Ll obtains more precise
information respecting each particular detail, but
without ever framing his questions so as to
suggest the answer nstance'

intmuption breaks the nain of thought of the following manner; he reads over the symptoms tni-pnysic;anshould s or rhat

narrators, and all thry would haoe said at ftrst as they were related to him one by one, and circamstance Present gttihY of

be noticed how a Slight variation in

has led to the selection of a

- the tonsils aie swollen,

41

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making such suggestions, which tend to seduce the
patient into gioing a false anruser and a false
of,count of his symptoms.) so that he shall only
have to answer yes or no; else he will be misled
to answer in the affirmative or negative
sometilng untrue. half true, or not strictly
correct, eitler from lndolbnce or in order to
please his interrogator, from which a false
picture of the disease and an unsuitable mode of
treatment must result.
lf in tiese uo,rn*o?*ils nothing has been
mentioned respecting several facts or functions of
the body or his mental state, the physician asks
what more can be told in regard to these parts
and tiese functions, or the state of his
disposition or mind; (For examplc, what is the
characw of his stoob? Hous does he pus his
water? Hout is it with his day and night sbep?
\Y/hat is the state of his disposition, his humour,
his menwry? Hout about the thirst? lVhat sort of
taste has he in his mouth? lVhat hinds of food
in spite of formation of pus, the deiree of
shooting pain is less, MERC SOL would give
instant relief. On the other hand, if the stabbing
pain on swallowing is there, but pus is not visible
BARYTA CARB would be the correct medicine.
The mental state of the patient plays a great
part in the selection of homoeopathic remedies. ln
the experiments conducted with drugs to discover
their effect on healthy human beings, a careful
note was taken of changes produced in the mental
state of the person. Hundreds of thousands of
such variations were noted and analysed. ln turn,
an.d drinh are most relished? tYhat are most
repugnnnt to him? Has each its full natural taste,
or some other unusual taste? How does he feel
after eating m dinking? Has he atrything to tell oomit? Is the bad taste in the mouth Putid, or
about the heod, the limbs, or the abdomm?) but ot'
bitter, or sour) afte r
in doing this he only makes use of general during the rePast? of.t s
expressions, in order that his informants may be it worst? \Yhat is , ls
obliged to enter into special details concerning
them.
when tre patient ;t: , - on him we haae
fm a desription of his sensations,
chiefly to rely
except in the'case of feigned diseases) has by these Does he start during sleep? Does he snore
details, given of his own accord and in answer to during he
inquiries, furnished the requisite information and lie only e I
traced a tolerably perfect picture of the disease' cooer h
the physician is at liber[/ and obliged (if he feels clothes he
he has not yet gained all the information he needs)
to ask more precise. more special questions. (For
examplc, how often are his bowels moaed? lYhat
is the exact character of .the stools? Did the
whitish @acuation consi* of mucus m faeces?
Had he or had he not pains duing the
eaacuations? lVhat was their exact character, and
where were thqt seated? lYhat did the paticnt
these very variations as exhibited by the sick
person help in the identification of the drug
is his remedy. For instance, restlessness of mind
and body, tossing about, arxiety, nervousness and
fear, irrational or otherwise, would indicate the
need for ACONITE. On the other hand, fear of
apprehension, failure in the'examination, fear of
one's own insufficiency, may indicate the need for
ARGENTUM NITRICUM. Its provings also include
confusion in thinking, depr€ssion,
a slowing down of mental activitY
in dry
is aware that the course

was it mere$t a chilly sensation) or was he
actually cold at the same time? if so, in what
was he actually
ereljt a sensation of
he hot without
redness of the face? uhat parts of him were hot to
the touch? or did he complain of heat without
being hot to the touch? How long did the chilliness
last? how long the hot stage? lVhen did the thirst
come on - duing the cold stage? during the heat?
ous to it? or su to it? How great
thirst, and wh banerage
lVhen did the e on - at the
beginning or the end of the heat? or hozts.many
hours aftn the heat? when asleep or when awahe?
How great was the sueat? was it warm or cold?
on what parts? how did it smell? what does he
daring the cold stage? what
what after it? what duing
stage?
In women, note the character of mmstruation
and other discharges, etc.)
"90
When the physician has finished writing
down these particulars, he then makes a note of
what he himself observes in the patient, (For
examplz, hm.u the patient behazted during the oisit
- whether he was morose) quanelsome, hasty,
lachrymose, anxious, despairing m sad, or
ho?eful, calm, etc. lVhether he was in a droury
state ff in any way dull of comprehension;
whether he spoke hoarse\t, or in a lml tone, m
incoherentllt, or how othenuise did he talh? what
was the col.or of his face and qtes, and of his skin
generalfu? what degree of lioeliness and pouter
was there in his expression and qtes? what was
the state of his $ongue, his breathing, the smell
from his mouth, and his heaing? were his pupils
dilated or contracted? hoa: rapidly and to what
extent did they aher ii the dark and in the light?
what was the character of the pulse? what the
condition of the abdomen? hmts moist or hot, huts
cold or dry to the touch, was the skin of this or
that part or gennally? whether he lay with head
throu.tn bach, with mouth half or wholly open,
with the arms plnced abooe .the head, on his bach,
or in what other position? what effurt did he
mohe to raise himselJ? and anything else in him
that may stike the plrysician as being
pain in limbs which might
to dry cold air, would require
:There is numbness and tingling. Pain
may
pain which is
ameliorated on movement or from
needs RHUS TOX Between
remarkablz.) and ascertains how much of that
was peculiar to the patient in his healthy state.
In anotfun footnote) Dr. Hahnem.ann
comments:
ln chronic diseases of females, it is specially
necessary to pay attention to pregnancy, sterility,
sexual desire, accouchements, miscarriages,
suckling, and the state of the menstrual
discharge. WitI respect to the last-named more
particularly, we should not neglect to ascertain if
it recurs at too short intervals, or is delayed
beyond tie proper time, how many days it lasts,
whether its flow is continuous or interrupted,
what is its general quantity, how dark is its color,
whether there is leucorrhoea before its
appearance or after its termination, but especially
by what bodily or mental ailments, what
sensations and pains, it is preceded, accompanied
or followed; if here is leucorrhoea, what is its
nature, what sensations attend its flow, in what
quantity it is, and what are tlte conditions and
occasions under which it occurs?
The'ORCAN0N'
modalities of symptoms are of as much value as
the'symptoms in themselves. lt is these
 differenUate one drug from another. The mental
and nervoug symptoms rank very hlgh in the
seleetion of remedies. General symptoms have an
important place but local exceptions cannot be
overlooked. Common symptoms which every
patient has are of less value. However, apparently
unimportant or trivial symptonis such as the
reaction of the patient to his environment mLLSt not
be ignored because we are creatures of our
environmenl A person suffering from chronic
rheumatic arthritis with paralytic affections and .
progressive loss of muscular strength may be
restless at night. While he is better by heat or
warm application, in damp and wet weather, he is
worse in dry weather. He requires CAUSTICUM.
Another patient suffering from a sinlltarrralad, is
better in dry weather, is also better by warmth. But
,he cannot tolerate cold fresh air. His joints are hot,
swollen and palnful, He ls depressed, ls weary of
llfe, and ls mentally confused. He ls restlesi and
full ofiprxlety. He requireg RHUS TOX. Thus,
mlnute disUnctions in tfrcTEEfe-rnental and
physical symptoms or in the modalities of
symptoms, that is to say, amelioration or
aggravation, occurring in certain circumstances,
help us in the selection of proper homoeopathic
medicines.
!
- mediiine for loose stools. You don't suffer and
Sensation plays a great part in the
identificaUon of sickness in any medicbl system,
but rriore so in homoeopathy. Quite often, we
select a medicine on the basis of sensations. lf the
skin has a burning sensation, its medicine would
be available for choice under the title 'BORNING
SENSATION'. There is a sub-chapter on 'BLUE
SKIN' and.another on 'DROPS-Y: under the chapter
'|SKIN': NOMBNESS of the skin is another
frlghtened by the number of dlfferent medicines
which may be lndlcated for a,particular: symptom
sensaUon or problem. Care has been taken to
differentiate every medicine as far as possible by
describing the symptoms in phrases arranged in a
fashion in which an observer of the patient or the
patient himself might notice the same. The
diagnosis of a malady can be made easy by
putting questions based on a layman's
understanding as well as on the basis of
symptoms indicated in the particular sub-chapter
With experience, diagnosis becomes
be worthwhile to go through the few pages
devoted to a particular symptom or problem to
the end before deciding upon a medicine for a
treatment of loose moUons. Under the
'STOOLS', there ls a. sub-chapter onf
'COLOURyMUCUS' which lists 18 medicines
with their symptoms. This number mlgiht
appear to be high but, in reality, there is no
escape because the colour of stool varies
according to different causes for the upset. lt is a
small price to pay, having to read three pages
of this book in order to arrive at the
debilitated in the process. There are problems
dysentery which have troubled mankind for
thousanid of years. Every system of medicine
tried to find a long-term cure for this disorder of
the intestines. It is only homoeopathy which has
found medicines which'not only take good care of
dysentery but also at the same time, do not
destroy the healthy bacteria in the digestive
have to
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1
5
3 what has been experienced or learnt
I intellectual exercise and is different
4 the intellect or to the emotions. The
1. Cranlum (skull-bone)
2. Cerebrum
3. Cerebellum
4. Spinal cord
5. Pituitary gland
(secretes several hormones).
The Random House Dictrbnary
of the English language defines
mind as "the agency or part in a
human or other conseious being that
reasons, understands, wills,
perceives, experiences emotions
etc." Psychologically mind is defined
in the same dictionary as the "totality
of conscious and unconscious
mental processes and activities of
the organism." Mind is also a word
signifying the faculty of reasoning or
understanding. It has been equated
with intelligence. Thus dwareness,
reasoning, understanding,
perception, will, power to express
emotions, to take decisions, to love,
to hate, to feel and expresi anger, to
take notice or to ignore, all these
and many other qualities of human
beings can be attributed to their
having a mind. The contrast here lies
with the body of the human being
"A sound mind in a sound body"
which expresses and does things but
which cannot think or feel or will
without the help of the mind.
Memory is a faculty of the mind
by virtue of which human beings
retain and revive impressions or
experiences. With memory a recall of
can be mEde.
The faculty to reason is an
from feeling. It is called 'intellect'. An
argument in a debate may appeal to
latter is an experience of joy, sorrow,
fear, hatred, etc. in a state of
consciousness.
The word 'intelligence' is used to
indicate the ability to learn and to
I intelligence.
understand. lt is a faculty of the
mind.
Emotions when experienced
create certain physical changes in
the body. The heart beat increases.
The respiration becomes fast. The
person experiencing an emotion may
smile, Iaugh, feel the subtle pain
of sorrow, may be shocked bY fear,
Juaenal, C. 125.
-
may be aggressive because of hatred
or be pliable and soft because of
love. He may cry to indicate suffering
or distress.
Emotions result from
complicated interaction between
sensory information reaching the
brain and processes of remembering
and evaluation. Emotional reactions
can be different in different
individuals although physical
reactions are the same in a given
situation.
The word 'head' indicates the
upper part of the bodY in man which
contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose
and mouth. The neck joins the head
to the trunk. Loosely speaking, head
is the seat of the mind, the brain, the
lntellect. lt is quite often
interchanged with the word mind
while expiesslng the experience of
emotions like confusion, conceit,
hatred, and qualities like
understanding, intellect or
Brain is an anatomical term
which means that part of the central
nervous system which is encased in
the cranium of man and other
vertebrates and which consists of
grey and white matter. The brain
iontrols and co-ordinates all mental
and physical activity. It is the centre
of the thinking universe of human
beings, of their mind and of their
intellect. lt makes thinking,
feeling, perceiving and
emotions possible, In
 the word 'brain' and the word 'mind'
are often interchanged,
"O, let me not be'mad, The brain is conveyed
information about the outside world
not mad, by nerves. ln turn, the brain issues
sweet heaven! directions to the muscles to react to
the information thus conveyed and
Keep me in temper;
be mobile. This too is done through
I would not be mad!" nerves. Different nerves perform the
sensory function and the motor
(Shakespeare) function. Some nerves perform
mixed functions.
King Lear
The spinal cord serves as a
conduit for the nerves leaving the
brain. The cranial nerves are not a
part of it. Individual neryes run out
"On earth there is nothing great but man;
in man there is nothing great but mind"
William Hamilton:
-
Lectures on Metaphysics,
from the spinal cord to join with
various muscles in the body.
The brain depends on a
continuous supply of blood and
oxygen through thousands of blood
vessels. Permanent damage can be
caused to brain cells if,for any
reason, blood supply is stopped for
more than two minutes. lf a blood
vessel bursts or is choked by internal
narrowing,the victim suffers a stroke
resulting in paralysis, loss of mental
faculties and sometimes death.
48
Death, the end of life, is
complete with the death of the brain.
It is very difficult to define the
mental system of human beings
except by salng that it provides a
control mechanism for the actions
and emotions of a person and helps
in the evolution of his personality.
How the brain controls the body
is still an enigma. Some progress
has been made by scientists but that
is not enough. The brain has a
structure which even the best of
computers cannot hold a candle to
or imiiate even partially. The
computer acts on instructions and
C.1830.
takes one step at a time unlike the
brain. The versatility of the human
brain is infinite. Man's creativity in
art, Iiterature, music, mathematics
etc. is a wiLness to this. A computer
hag yet to experience emotion, fall in
love, be angry or violent. lt can copy
a few functions of the human brain
but that is all as yet.
No computer has equalled the
human memory. Our mind's storing
capacity is amazing, incredible and
virtually limitless, lt is systernatic and
well ordered, We can recall recent
events as well as Past events in
amazing, crystal clear detail' Our
ability to recall imProves if proper
rest is taken after a reasonable
period of activity.
Redall of recerlt events is weak in
old age because PercePtion is weak
and is without concentration. The
aged are able to recall events that
occured long ago in remarkable
detail. This is so because the grasp'
the understanding, the concentration,
a
the involvement of the Person was
deep when the person was Young.
Forgetfulness is a result of lack
of concentration with regard to men,
events and places.
Concentration can be imProved
by reading at a speed and taking in
more words at a time than we
ordinarily do. Storage in mind
corresponds to the inPut Pattern.
The human being exPeriences
emotions, feelings which maY be
pleasant or unpleasant. His
behaviour may be decent or
indecent, violent or Peaceful,
contrblled or uncontrolled. When the
behaviour changes adversely it is a
sign of a mental illness. Our
upbringing trains us to distinguish
between the right and the wrong
behaviour. A mental illness can
change all that. Those who suffer
from sickness of the mind are not at
fault. Their's is not a PhYsical
problem. For most of the ailments of
this type no causes are known. Such

"All bodies, the firmament, the stars) the earth and
its kingdoms, are not equtal to the lost mind; for mind knows anyone.
all these and itself; and these bodies nothingl-
Blaise Pascal, 1670.
patients require a generous helping
of sympathy, understanding and
love. They ought not to be
maltreated.
Mental illness often sets in slowlY
and does not generally threaten life.
Depression sometimes leads a
patient to threaten or to commit
suicide. At times the'behaviour of the
patient may be so violent as to
endanger the life of people around
him. Proper care must be taken in
such cases to save the patient as
well as those who surround him
from injury.
A number of disorders develop
because of disturbbnce of.thd
neryous system. There can be an
increase or a decrease in the motor
activity. Convulsions come when the
motor activity increases. A person
faints when the motor activity
decreases. Facial neuralgia is a nerve
disorder.
ln experience it has been found
that substances used as medicines
can in their pure'formrcreate certain
mental disturbances. The
homoeopathic system following the
principle of 'like cures like' has used
optimist. Do not expect too much of
Peace of mind can be obtained
through self control, through good
these very substances in
homoeopathic doses to cure the
symptoms created in healthY human
beings by pure substances. Thus
adversity is overcome and health
restored to mentally sick persons.
For most of us there is no better
mediclne for our mental and
physical illnesses than Peace of
^
mind. AllVedic rituals end in vmQI
recitation. It has a definite and
practical purpose. Peace of mind can
be obtained through relaxation
techniques, meditation, select yogic
exercises, listening to soft music,
good reading, spending time in
pleasant comPany, in scenic or
friendly environment and bY
avoidance of consumption of toxic
food, drugs, stimulants, alcohol,and
cigarettes. It may be a good
idea to develop a hobbY like
gardening which imProves the
environment in addition to inducing
peace of mind. Reading adds to
knowledge and brings Peace to mind
because one has to concentrate. Try
consciously to experience pleasant
emotions and to avoid rancour,
hatred, bitterness, anger, worry and
frustration. Know that every event
cannot have a haPpy ending. Failure
is inevitable quite often. Yet be an
l
thoughts and noble
deeds.
"A good mind is Lord of a
Kingdom", so said Seneca, the
Roman philosopher and writer of
tragediei. John Milton, in'Paradise
Lost,' vividly underlined the
importance of mind in the following
words: "The mind can u)eaoe itself I
"The mlnd is its own Place, and in warmb) in the cocoon
itself can make a heaven of Hell, a
hell of Heaven," of its aun thoughts, -
"The true and strong and sound and dwell a hamit anYwhere"
mind is the mind that can embrace
Lousell, 1869'
equally great things and small", so
wrote Samuel Johnson and stated
-J.R.
an eternal truth. A man who can
look at and experience life with
equanimity would be haPPY. Lord
Krishna tendered the same advke in
Srimad Bhagwad Gita when he said
that the human intellect and mind
should stay firm when exPeriencing
sorrow or joy. That way lies the path
of happiness and success and that
way lies the elimination of suffering.
"Tis the mind that
makes the body reach"
ShakesPeare-
Taming of the Shreu:: 1594
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69
Consciousness-ioss of ..,.,.,.. 56
I
69
Convulsions/Epileptic fi VSeizure 56 I

70 I
Dandruff..,,,. 56
I
71
Debility 57 I

12
57 i

72
Delirium Tremens 59
72
Dementia... 59
73
Depression 60 I

'73 I

Emotional.. 60
73
60 a

73
61
73
Epilepsy 61
74
Exhilaration.,. 61
74
Falnt-Heaned 61
Abscess of the brain,,,, 5l 74
Falntlng (Syncope),.,,,., 61
'?4
Alopecia or baldness,.. 51 Fall 62
Amnesia......... 51
75
Fear/Arxiety.. 62
Anguish,......... 5l Stroke/Apoplexy 75
Fit 62
Anorexia Nervosa....... Sun€troke/Heat-Stroke ...... 75
52 Hallucination. 63
Swelling of the brain... 75 rl
52 IJangover....... 63
Arrogant.... Tension headache....... 75
53 Headache....... 63
53 Throbbing 75
Heat-Stroke/Sun-Stroke....... 65
Bashful Thrombosis .................t........ 75
53 Hyperactivity 66
Bewildered Trauma 76
53 Hysteria 66
76
Cataplexy 53 lmbecility .......................... 67 Tumour of brain.:........................
Collapse ......... Twitching..,.... 77
54 IndifferenUHopeless/MelancholyiPessimisUSad........ 67
Concentration-lack of........... Vertex - Problems of ............ 77
54 Impetuous..... 68
i 77
Confusion... 54 lnsanity ........... 68 Vertigo ...........
Concussion 55 lrritability 68
Congestion of brain,of head.............,.. 55 Laughter 69

50
 early an age naturally causes anxiety. The loss of hair can be on
any

scessof
Quite often
te rai
by a sudden attack of otitis media. But there can be
part of the body.
The treatment may take a few weeks' The cure is not certain'

DISTINGOISHING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

"urr"Z
other reasons. The patient has headaches in the early morning, worse on FLOURIC ACID 30
o Baldness.
lying down. He suffers from nausea. Temperature rises when pus has been
formed. o Hair turn grey early in life and fall out. PHOSPHORIC ACID 2OO

PHOSPHORUS 2OO
Brain abscess is a serious problem. The best possible medical help o Hair falling in large bunches with itching of scalp
should be availed of. and with dandruff. Once a day
o Hair is dry and falls out, White and scaly dandruff' THUJA 30, 2OO
ITIEDIClNE
o Braln abscess formlng as a result of inJury. ARNICA 200, 1000
o FlBt medlcine for concussion. esia
. Symptoms develop fast. Throbbing and burning BELL\DONNA 2OO
pain. Amnesia is the loss of memory on account of head injury' alcoholism'
of
o Tearing pain in middle and external ear. Otitis epilepsy or brain tumour. The memory can also be lost on account
media. emotional disturbances.
o Pain may cause delirium. MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Abscess causes a clouded perception and loss of CROTALUS H 2OO
memory. The patient is depressed, confused or sad. o Brain fag, impaired memory and ANACARDIUM 2OO
o Suffers from auditory vertigo. absent-mindedness. Accompanying this is weakness
of all senses,of sight, of hearing and so on.
o Blood oozing from ears.
o Aversion to work, lack of self-control'
o Pus is about to forirr or has fortned. There may be HEPAR SULPH 2OO o Old age dementia.
a rise in temperature.
o Oses wrong words, wrong syllables. Spells wrongly' LYCOPODIUM 2OO
o Discharge of feUd pus from the ears with shooting
pain. o Thoughts confused.
. lnflammaUon of the middle ear leadinj to braln MYRISTICA 2OO
abscess.
uis
.

medicine of recognised anti-sepUc powers.

DISTTNGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S MEDICINE AN D POTENCY

o ecia or al ess
a lnternal grief. Consequences of grief. Desires to cry
but cannot cry.
o Melancholy.
AMMONIUM MUR 30

Everyone loses hair at some time or the other. But too much loss at too o APPrehensive.
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DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Trauma of grlef after mental straln or shock. Due to ARNICA 2OO a ComPlete loathlng of food, Persistent sensation of IPECAC 200
reinorsc or suddcn lors, flnanclal or human, nausro with vomlting. Self-lnduced vomltlng'
o The paUent ls morose, lndlfferent, nervous, Wants to o Vomlts food, bile, blood, mucus. '
be left alone, o
o Nausea not relieved even bY vomit,
o Cannot bear pain or touch. NUX VOMICA 2OO
o For women with irregular menstruation or with
o Creat anguish, ResUessness. Changes place ARSENIC ALB 2OO dysmenorrhoea with pain in sacrum.
conUnuously.
o The patient is sullen, finds fault with others and
o Exhaustion after slightest exertion. is irritable.
o All-pervading debility.
o Nightly aggravation.
a Profound sadness.
o Absorbed in reveries.
COCCULUS 30
ole
or blocking
t Grief aftdr shock and disappointment, Sighs and IGNATIA 2OO A sudden, prominent loss of bodily function due to bursting
sobs, of a blood vessel in the brain'
to the
o Alternating Joy and sorrow, This illness is serlous; it is sudden. lt is caused by some damage
brain. Apoplexy is also 'sttoke'. There is haemorrhage from
o ln hysterlcal persons.
a ApatheUc, lndifferent, as a result of grief and mental PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
At times, a blood clot forms' Symptoms vary
the arteiies of ihe brain'"uil"d
shock. SetUed despair. according to the Part of the brain affected'
o Mental debility followed by phys,lcal debility. DISTINGUISHI NG SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Paralysis or weakness of the left side of the face, left ALLIUM CEPA 2OO

orexia e sa
arm and left leg.
. APoPlexy due to physical injury. The head is hot
and the body cold.
o Soreness and aching all over the body' I
ARNICA 200, 1000

A substantial weight loss in adolescents because they do not

want to take food. They have a baseless fear of putting on weight. lt is a o First medicine where injury is the cause of the
complex psychological disorder and may require psychiatric care. trouble.
o The puPils are dilated; the pulse is full and. rapid' " BELLADONNA 2OO
MEDICINE AND POTENCY Creai redness of the face and congbstion in the In case of sudden attack,
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
head. give 30 Potency and
. Appetite lost. Should be taken over a long period CARBO VEG 2OO o Violent, sudden, acute attacks. Come suddenly, go repeat every 15 minutes
of time. 4 times a day for 2 suddenly. till the attack ceases.
months. Then 1000
o Acute congestion. Furious excite;nent'
potency once a day for 2
months. o On exPosure to cold air.
 DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOIVIS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o right side of the face, CAUSTICUM lOOOO o Everything falls from hands. Clumsiness in use of BOMSTA 30
Iysis abcompanied by One dose per week hands.
, reading or o Weariness of hands.
o Weakness of joinE,
\
a Paralysls of muscles of deglutiUon, of tongue, of
vocal cords, eyelids, face, bladder and extiemlties.
. Left-sided facial paralysis.
o An excellent remedy for cerebral apoplery.
LACHESIS 2OO
OPIUM 1OOO
as ful
o The pupils.are dilated. There may be orre sided One dose penweek. DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
paralysis The jaw droops. The patient goes into
o Shy, extremely nervous, hyper-sensitive. Blushes AA4BRA CRISEA 30
coma. The face is a dusl<y red.
easily.
o Pulse slow and laboured.
o Timid.
a When t}te blood clot forms or haemorrhage occurs STRYCHNIA PHOS 30 o Aversion to sbangers. Bashful. BARYTA CARB 2OO
on account of high blood pressure; hardening of
the cerebral arteries or heart disease. o lrresolute.
o Befter resting or in oien air. o Timid. Mild. Gentle, yielding disposition. Highly PULSATILI-\ 30
t emotional.
o Worse on motion.
o Dreads opposite sex.

rroat
O Peevish.
o ThirsUess and chilly.

DISTING0ISHING SYITTPTOMS - IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY e lere

. Haughty. Proud. Has contempt for others. Indulges PI.{TINA 30
DISNNGUISHINC SYI{PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
in self-exaltation. o Mental confusion and apathy. ARACALLUS I-\MBERTI
o Creat depression. 200
o Difficulty in concentration. Absent-mindedness.
o Worse in morning or evening.

DISTINGOISHING
. Drops things easily. APIS 2OO
AND
ata le
o Apathetic.
Strong emotion or excitement at times causes a collapse of
o Numbness of hands and of tips of fingers. patient falls to the ground although he is conscious. His head
 forwards and the jaw droops. The condition can be triggered by mirth, anger,
fear or sorrow. Such attacks can come off-and-on beJa-use a ctmplete cu*re DISTINGOISHINC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
may not be possible. o Must have air, must be fanned hard, must have all
the windows open.
o The patient may be almost lifeless but his head is
DISTINCUISH INC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY hot.
o Cataplexy.
CANNABIS INDICA 30
o Has a sobering influence in nervous disorders suih Mother tincture cold breath, cold tongue; voice lost.
as epilepsy, mania, dementia, delirium tremens and o Epileptic collapse with jerklng and twitchlng of CUPRUM MET 2OO
irritable reflexes. muscles. Eyes fixed, starlng, sunken, gllstenlng,
o The patient suffers from hallucination, exaggeration turning upwards.
of duration of time and extent of space. o Face pale, bluish. Lips blue. Contraction of jaws.
o Unbounded happiness, uncontrollable laughter or Foaming at mouth.
a
terrible depression. o Stiffness and turning of fingers.
o Emotional excitement with rapid changes of mood. o Cramps in calves, soles.
o Unconsciousness.
a Whatever be the cause of complaint, the sufferer VERATRUM ALB 2OO

lla se experiences cold sweat on the forehead. The face

turns pale or blue and the extremities suffer cramps,
o Acute vomit and diarrhoea.
c

Loss of consciousness for different reasons. o Specific in collapse due to surgical shock.

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

a Flrst remedy for collapse for any reason other than
death.
o An o<ccllent remedy for stlmulctlon of hiart ln an
CAMPHOR
Molher tingture 5 drops
on sugar dose, should be
once tration ac of
emergency. administered every few
o E<ternal surfaces are very cold. Yet the patient minutes. Drops on o Cannot concentrate. Cannot thlnk clearly. Desiresp to GELSEMIU/VI200
, throws off all covering. kerchief to smell. be left alone in peace.
o Collapse in a person who cannot break the cycle of o Dull, torpid, sleepy.
CARBO VEG 2OO
illness. o Dleads movement.
o Has not recovered from the effects of some Also please refer'ME/v1ORY' below.
previous illness.
o State of collapse in cholera, in typhoid. The body
becomes blue, iry cold. The face is puffy, cyanotic,
that is, blue. The pulse is imperceptible.
o Imperfect orygenation. o sio See 'BEWILDERED'.
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i
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ESiO I qLoNorNE 200 BELIJADONNA 200

An lnJury to the head resulung ln loss of consclousness. The complete ,lnflam stage.
lmpact of concussion is known only after the patient returns to
consciousnesg. tt can result in a totat or partial memory loss, lack of mental
co-ordinaton, confusion, nausea, dizziness and headache.

DISTINGUISHING AND POTENCY

o From injury. ARNICA 2OO, 1OOO

o First remedy.
o Long-term remedy.
o ln chronic cases as well, where symPtoms aPPear
and throbbing are
a long time after the injury was suffered.
intense and sudden
o Resulting in conwlsjons. CICUTA 2OO
more
o When Amica fails to cure. with this
o ln chronic cases.
o Of the braln. lt feels compressed. I-T\?ERICOM 2OO as
o Fractured skull.
o lnjury to newes.

o Relief in open air; by application of better

cold water, on

c The patient wants his head

uncover€d. Cannot bear to wear a
o hat. He wants to have a hair-cut.

The his head very

because the least
the
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MEDICINE AND POTENCY

Co scio s ess Loss of

DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOMS
o From concussion of brain. Frightful distorfions. CICUTA 2OO
o Patient is violent.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Curved limbs chnnot be straightened, nor straight
o Complete loss of consciousness. oPtuM 1000 ones bent.
o APoplectic state. o Epilepsy with moaning, whining and howling'
Also see'APOPLEXY' o From worms. Jerking, twitching llmbs. Trembling. clNA 200
Left foot in constant spasmodic motion, Sudden,
inward jerking of fingers of rlght hand.

o vulsions/ pile tic o At night, ln chlldren.

it I eiz re
o EpilepUc. Spasms and convulsions beginnlng in
fingers, palms and toes.
o Violent contractive pain.
o Unconsciousness.
CUPRUM MET 2OO

Sudden, abnormal electrical activity of.the brain leads to convulsions,

seizures or epileptic fits. The patient suffers from involuntary movements and o Foaming. Face distorted.
loss of consciousness. o Contraction of jaws. Blue lips.
Also please refer'EPILEPSY' below and 'CONVULSIONS' o Violent onset. Trembling, quivering, jerking of all HYOSCYA'iV1US 200
in the chapter 'EXTREMITIES' etc. muscles of the body.
o Cramps in calves, toes.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Epileptic attack in deep sleep.
o Jerking, twitching, trembling and itching due to ACARICUS 2OO
o ln women, during labour pains, during
cerebral excitement.
menstruation,
c Convulsions with intense heat, redness and BELLADONNA 2OO
o Convulsions caused by excitement or by ICNATIA 2OO
throbbing in children. Connected with cerebral
depression or by fright.
congestion. I
o By Physical punishment of children.
o Convulsions come suddenly.
o Of hysterical women.
o The child jumps in sleep.
o Convulsions with epileptic symptoms. Seizure o Twitching all over the body.
BUFO 2OO
occurs during sleep at night. €

o Connected with disturbance of sexual functions like

menses, coitus or with impotence.
o Violent. With hysterical excitement. CAMPHOR 30
anr
o Due to shock. Dead skin scales fall from the scalp on to clothing. Dandruff is more if
o ln tetanus. the skin is greasy.
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MIND

Shampoo with a proprietory item like Savlon helps. DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
For medicines, please see under 'SCALP/ECZEMA OF NAT MUR 2OO
o With depression which is aggravated by consolation
SCALP/DANDRUFF'below. I

o Anaemia caused by loss of fluids, by menstrual

e ili irregularities, by grief, by mental problemq'. Pale,

emaciated.
o Throbbing headache.
DISTINGqISHING SYTVIPTOIV1S IVIEDICINE AIjD POTENCY
o Sore on climbing steps. Exhaustion on physical
o All-prevailing debility. ARSENIC ALB 2OO exercise.
o Sudden prostration. o Debility of mind and of body. PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
o Exhaustion after the slightest exertion. o Mental debility first. Later physical.
o Weakness makes patient irritable. Fear of death, of o Nervous exhaustion. Cannot collect thoughts.
being left alone. Creat anguish. Restlessness, mental Cannot choose right word. Confused. lndifferent'
and physical.
o Ravages caused by acute disease, excesses, grief,
o Body always freezing. by loss of vital fluids such as in haemorrhages, in
o Debllity in asthma.in typhoid, in malarla, coryza, typhoid.
food polsoning. o Crushing headache.
t
o Aggravation at nightr o Hair greys early in life. Falls out.
o Lifeless. Never-ending sickness. Never a full CARBO VEC 2OO o Face pale. Blue rings around eyes.
recovery. Should be taken 4 times o Deficient sexual power. Headache after coitus.
o Pulse intermittenL Cold sweat on limbs. Face blue. a day for weeks till the o Woman's health deteriorating from nursing.
Skin pale. As if not getting enough orygen. body equilibrium is
o Cold sweat, col( breath, col{tongue; voice lost. regained.
Legs in grave.
o Chronic indigestion. Weak digestion. Acidity.

o Caused by excessive loss of blood, mucus or any CHINA 2OO

eliri
other fluid from the body.
A mental disturbance which is acute, of short duration, usually reflecting
o Memory lost. Apathetic, indifferent, low-spirited. a toxic state. lt involves illusions, visual hallucinations, excitement,
o Faints easily. restlessness, delusions. The memory is impaired, The patient lacks
o Darkness before eyes. comprehension. He lacks coherence. He is disoriented. He loses sleep and
tosses in bed. His eye movement is rapid, his speech is slurred. He repeats
o Face pale, sallow, sunken. Sweats on least motion.
certain actions.
o Ringing sound in ears.
Delirium is caused by a shortage in the supply of orygen to the brain
o Averse to exercise, to work. due to heart failure,or on account of brain damage,or due to severe vitamin
o Debility after intermittent fevers like malaria, typhoid. deficiency
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Treatment of Insane Persoru I

"The phgsician in charge of such unhappg people must ind.eed, haue at I

his command an attitude which irspires respect but atso creates confidence; I

he will rleuer feel insulted bg atem, because a being that cannot reason is
incapable of irsulting angone." l

SAMUEL HAHNEMNIN. 1 796,

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY I

o Dellrium of fever, of alcohollsm; from cerebral ACARICUS 2OO

I

exciement., I

o Loquacious. Shouting, muttering and rhyming.

Prophesying.

o Cerebro-spinal meningitis APIS 2OO

o Delirium with loquacity.
o Child screams and shrieks; rolls his head; gnashes
his teeth. Congestion in the brain.
o Worse by heat.

o Delirium with cerebral congestion. Excited mental BELI.ADONNA 2OO BELI.\DONNA HYOSCYAMUS STRAMONIU/VI
state. Acuteness of all senses, Frightful images.
[- o Most violr
o Hallucinatlons, Vlsual llluslons. Llves ln a world of of all,
his own. T ears.
o Furious; rages, bites, strikes, is viold'ht.
o Hallucinations
o Prs to be chained, -
visual. Sees ghosts,
"?

o Face, skin red-hot. Hands and feet cold. hideous faces,

animals and insects.
l

o With epilepsy, mania, dementia. CANNABIS INDICA 30

1

o Excessive loquacity. Mother tincture for o Throbbing of carotids; He suffers I

o Uncontrollable laughter. delirium tremens cases. arteries are visible.

d Clairvoyance. l

o Furious delirium. Parorysms of rage, crying, barking. cANThtARIS 200

i

o Sudden loss of consciousness; face red. o Red face. Intense

I

o Acute mania, generally of sexual type. Amorous burning heat.

frenry. Fiery sexual desire.
o Urinary complication present most of the time. r
o With singing, dancing and funny gestures. CICUTA 2OO
o Violent, frightful distortions.

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MEDICINE AND POTENCY dementia come on. There is a marked deterioration in the intellectual and
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
physical condition of the patlent. Normal, healthy people growing old develop
oTalks obscene. Uncovers genitals ip the presence FTYOSCYAMOS 2OO these symptoms but when the symptoms become severe, there is cause l

of others. for worry.

o Delirium of fevers. The most important symptom is a disorientation of memory, particularly
r) o Talks, mumbles, solilotuises. memory of recent events: The patient losEs the sense of time. He loses
o Hallucinations and deep stupor alternate. interest in life. He is confused. He forgets names. At times, his limbs become I
stiff.
-\o Great hilariN. The situation gets worse with the passage of time.
t Talks in dellrium with eyes wide open. OPIUM 2OO
I
o Frlghtful fancles.
I
STRAMONIU/VI30 DISTINGUISHING TT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
a Dellrlum tremens. I
o Eyts wlde open. E<presslon of terror.
a Braln fag. lmpaired memory. Absent-mindedness. ANACARDIUM 2OO
o Ceaseless talking mania. l'
o Loss of self-confidence. t,

o Talks with spirits.

o Easily offended. t
o Violent and lewd. laqghs,sings, s],ears, prays,
rhymes. o Profound melancholy. Feeling of being persecuted, i1.
t\
of being haunted. \r
o With pain drMng to madness. VERATRUM ALB 2OO
t,' o Weakness of sense of sight, of hearing, of taste.
o Frenry of excltement Curses, howls all night.
Shrieks.
o Paralytic weakness of limbs. Cramps in calves.
o Deslres to cut and tear things.
a Nervous prostration. Mental and physical KALI PHOS 30

eliri e es
The habit of alcoholism, that is, excessive and chronic drinking over a
depression.
o Creat/despondency. Lack of initiative. Loss of
interest in life.
o Loss of memory.
long perlod of time, if suddenly given up, results in certain symPtoms o Hysteria.
collectively known as delirium tremens. This is a serious problem and can o Night tenors. Somnambulance.
lead to death.
The patient suffers from visual and frightening hallucinations. He cannot .Itlental debility followed by physical debility. PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
sleep. He is confused. He is agitated and trembles. Nervous exhaustion.
For medicines, please refer 'DELIRIUM' above. o Apathetic. lndifferenL

e etia
o lmpaired memory.
o Difficult comprehension.
o Cannot collect his thoughs or find the right word.
In the normal process of growing old, presenile dementia and senile o lnability to carry on conversation.
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OISH I NG SYTV1PTOIV1S IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY

DISTIN G

e ressio o Failing brain Power; spells or writes wrong words

and syllables.
o Depression on account of suffering in chronic NATRUM MUR 2OO
lo
irits or ormal activities of life' A diseases.
P
lancholy an illness only if prolonged or o lrritable. Wants to be alone to cry.
needs to nlouragement and
o Consolation aggravates'
uld be m d and loved' With Passage of
o Disturbed sleep; often wakes up aiound 3'00 a'm' NUX VOM 2OO
time, depression goes awaY'
and stays awake.
IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY o Resulls of hangover, of leading a fast life.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIY1S
a Lack of interest in normal activities. PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
o Creat fear, anxiety, without basis. ACONITE NAP 30, 2OO

o Fears death, fears everYthing.

o Restlessness. Tossing about' otio al
o Numbness. DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY
o Depression due to indigestion' ALFA ALFA
o Highly emotional. PULSATILLA 30
Mother tincture 10 droPs
o Tones up appetite. lnduces ment'al exhilaration,
dose, 5 times dailY. Use o Timid; irresolute; Yields easilY,
buoyancy, a feeling of well'being.
till necessary.
o Crying frequentJy, often for no reason.
o Disgust of life, Talks of committing suicide'
A/(M CARB 2OO
AURUM MET 2OO
cocculus 200
nce alitis
o Sad. Aninflammationofthebrain.Anacutevirusinfection.Arare
complication. ).
o Sits secluded, brooding, absorbed in hipself,
CRAPHITES 2OO The pati ral bodY pain and a stiff neck. He
o Mental depression.
mostly loses a coma' There may be
o Thinks only of death and salvation. I

HELLEBORUS 30
convulsions
o Sensorial depression. Sees, hears, tastes imperfectly' AND POTENCY
IV1EDICINE
DIS TINGOISHING SYIY1PTOMS
o Sighs involuntarilY. o Fever. Chill with rheumatic pain, great muscular BAPTISIA 30
HYDRASTIS 30 soreness and rigidity all over the body' Septic Repeat frequentlY
o Most depressed. ls sure of death; desires it.
condition.
o Mental and physical depression. Great despondancy, KALI PHOS 30
o Mental confusion. Delirium; wandering; muttering;
prostration. Want of nerve Power.
stupor.
LYCOPODIUM 2OO o Face looks besotted.
o Melancholic depression, Afraid to be left alone'
o Worse in humid weather.
o Loss of self-confidence'

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIYIS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY

For medicines, please refer'CONVULSIONS/EPILEPTIC FIT/SEIZURE'
above as well as'CONVULSION'in the chapter'THE LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM'
o Fever Chilliness up and down the,back. Nervous GELSEMIUM 2OO
chills. Wants to be held. I

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o Dizziness, drowsiness, dullness and trembling.
o Headache with muscular soreness of neck and
ilafatiOn Fee ns or being stmurated or nvgorated
shoulders. Preceded by blindness. DISTIN HING SYI{PTOTYIS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Varlous degrees of motor paralysls of muscles o lnduces mental exhilaraUon and well being, Has a ALFA ALFA
around eyes, throat, larynx, chest and eRremlties tonic effect. Mother Uncture 10 drops
etc.
5 times daily. Use till
o Loss of muscular co-ordination. necessary.
o Better profuse urination.
o Worse damp weather; emotional excitement.
ai t earte
i DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Want of grit, moral and physical SILICEA 2OO
A feeling of weariness with life which can be a result of boredom, satiety
or just lack of interest.

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

inti ( yncope)
A partial or total loss of consciousness, often occuring without warning.
o Disgusted with life. Talks of committing suicide. AURLUV1 MET 2OO
o Over-sensitive to noise. Lay the person flat and open the windows. Loosen collar or any tight
clothes.

d,
ile sy Clear the airways in the nose and the throat. Pull the jaw downwards and
backwards. lf there is no recovery within a few minutes, start artificial
respiration. lf there is no pulse, start cardiac massage immediately.
A temporary disturbance oi brain function, manifesting itself in partial or No alcohol should be given when the person comes around. Cive only
total loss of consciousness, abnormal stiffening and trembling of limbs, sips of water if he asks for it.
recurring seizures. The patient bites his tongue, froths at the mouth. He may Get immediate medical assistance.
pass urine involuntarily. The face turns red, not pale. Also please refer'COLIAPSE' above.
. There are rhythmic twitchings and convulsions of the body as a whole. DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIYIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
The symptorns are due to a disturbance in the electrical activity of the
brain. o Fainting fit on account of anaemia, weakness. Face ACETIC ACID 30
pale, wary.
Epilepsy runs in the family at times. The risk of epilepsy is greater in the
offspring of epileptics.lnter-marriage in families with a history of epilepsy o Headache.
should be totally avoided. o Unquenchable thirst.

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Faints out of fear, anguish, sudden loss. ACONmE 30 o Sudden loss of strength when walking. Asgending CONIUM 2OO,
a FainUng due to concussion, Also please see ARNTCA 200, 1000 paralysis. Painful stiffness of legs. twice a day
'CONCUSSION' above, o Weakness in old age. Debility of mind and body.
a Faints as a result of shock or suffering, Pulse weak, CA/VIPHOR Sluggishness. Jrembling. ,'.0

scarcely perceptible. Mother tincture 15 drops o Vertigo when llng down or turning in bed.
o Effects of injury. on sugar every ten
o lcy coldness all over, wlth death-llke paleness of
face.
o SuffocaUng dyspnoea or breathlessness.
minutes. Drops on a
clean cloth to smell. ar
DISTINGUISHING AYIY1PTOMS
xie
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Heart failure.
o Has great fear of anything without basis. Fears ACONITE NAP 30, 2OO !
o Sun-stroke. Heat-stroke.
death. Fears future. Anxious. Restless.
. Fainting fit caused by unending sickness. CARBO VEC 2OO o Diseases induced by fedr or abortion, jaundice etc.
Debilitated, ravaged body.
o Fearful and nervous. Melancholic. ARGENTO/V1 NIT2OO
o lmperfecl insufficient orygenation of blood. The
face is pale, turning blue. o Fears death is near,
o Fainting caused by exhausting discharges from the CHINA 2OO o Terrors of anticipation. Fear of failure in a tesL
body as in haemorrhage, in cold, in menstruation, Diarrhoea sets in. Vomits. '.t
in childbirth, in fevers or for any other reason. o Memory fails.
o ln epileptic fis, Also please see CUP MET 2OO o lmpulsive. Wants to do things in a hurry.
'CONVULSIONS/EPILEPTIC FIT/SEIZURE' above.
o Lacks self-confidence. Thinks that his understanding
o Sun-stroke leading to fainting. CLONOINE 2OO will fail.
o Fainting fit caused by heat. o Fears loss of reason, Fears misfortune. CALCAREA CARB 2OO
Apprehensive. I

I
o Forgetful.
all o Fears to be left alone. I PHOSPHORUS 2OO
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o Afraid of death. l
This often happens in old age due to an overall failure of physical and I

o ResUess. I

mental faculties. )
I
o Suffers from great aruiety.
The person who has had a fall should be lifted very carefully. lt is better
to seek assistance of another person in order to help the casualty to be 1
seated in a chair and lifted.
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY .CONVULSIONS/EPILEPTIC FIT/SEIZURE, above.
o ln case of injury due to fall, as a first-aid, as well as ARNICA 2OO
it O,u",e see
a long-term remedy.
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DISTING(iSHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND

allucination o On exposure to dry cold wind.

o Head heavy, hot, bursting. Pulsating. Undolating
ACONITE NAP 30

A person starts perceiving events that have never taken place. lt is a sensation.
serious brain disorder. o Sudden headache.

DISTINGUISHINC SYIYIPTOTVIS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY o Burning headache. Fever.

o With frightful visions. ABSINTHIUM 30 o From disordered stomach. ANTIM CRUD 2OO
o Loss of memory of recent events.. o From over-eating.
a Thinks he, is possessed by two persons. ANACARDIUM 2OO
o With vertigo.
o lmpaired memory. Senile dementia. o Aching worse in vertex.
o Of fantastic, varied, kaleidoscopic colours. ANHALONIUM o Worse on taking a cold bath.
o Visions of monsters, of giuesome figures. Mother tincture 5 drops
4 times'a day. a Hemicranial, due to emotional upset. ARC NIT 2OO
o Pupils dilated. Brain tired. Vertigo. Headache.
o Sensation of increaCtd physicat ability. o Ache in frontal eminence; enlarged feeling in
corresponding eye.
I o Visual. Fantastic illusions. Patient lives in a world of BELI-\DONNA 2OO
his own. o Burning pain.
o Sees ghosts, monsters and spirlts. Sees animals, o Coldness and trembling.
insects, out to hurt hlm. o Better on tight bandaging and pressure.
o Acuteness of all senses.
o Nervous headache. Contraction across forehead ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA 30

a gover Feels as if a sharp instrument is being thrust

through from temple to temPle.

DISTINGUISHING SYIYIPTOMS TY1EDICINE AND POTENCY o With much throbbing and heat. Throbbing carotids. BELLADONNA 2OO
Flushed face.
o Thick head in the morning. NUX VOM 2OO
o Pain and fullness specially in forehead, occiput and
o Late hours; fast life; excess of stimulants.
temples.
Liftle exercise.
o Congestive headache from supprebsed catarrh.
o Dyspepsia. Indigestion.
o Sun headache. Blood rushes to head. Worse on

eaace
leaning forward.
o Neuralgic headache from exposure to cold air.
o Befter by pressure, sitting semi-erect.
Pain in the head which can be mild or severe. The treatment is o Pain worse from light, noise, jolt, llng down and in
according to the type of pain,and the cause of it. the afternoon.
 DISTINGOISHI NG SYIY1PTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Frontal headache. Comes early in the morning. BRYONIA 2OO o Soreness of eyeballs,
Worse on motion.
o Occipital. Feeling of a band tightening around the GELSEMIOM 2OO
o Bursting, splitting headache, as if being hit by a head.
hammer from within.
o Headache with muscular soreness of neck and
o Mind sluggish. Looks an imbecile.
shoulders.
o Frontal sinuses may be involved.
o With body pain. ln influenza.
o AIso with coDza,
o Tension headache.
o Or with a full and upset stomach; with nausea,
o From exposure to sun or to light. Sun-stroke GLONOINE 2OO
.o Or wiqh consUpation, headache.
o Obatinate headache. o First remcdy ln sunatroke
o Rellef on presalng the hcad by hand or by tylng lt o Blood rushlng to thc hcad. Throbblng. Cannot bear
uP. heat,
o Worse by moUon, winking of an eye, by talking, by o Dlzzlness. Skull fe6ls too small for the brain.
ligh! in a warm room. Continuous hammering. PaUent frantic. Presses his
o While smoking. head with both hands with all possible strength.
CARBOLIC ACID 30
o lll effects of a sun-stroke or a heatstroke.
o Bursting. As if the skull would bursl lntensive CHINA 2OO
throbbing of carotids. o Congestve headache following grief or anger. IGNATIA 2OO
o Vertigo on walking. o Of hysterically nervous subjects.
o Creat debility on account of exhaustng discharges. o Headache as if a nail is driven through the side of
Anaemic. the head.
o Overall flatulence. Abdomen bloated like a tent. o Relief by pressing, by copious flow of urine.
o Enlarged liver. o Worse on smoking, taking alcohol, coffee etc.
o Intermittent fever. o Headache with nausea. IPECAC 2OO
o Various types of headache; neurasthenic, periodical CHIONANTHUS 30 o Crushing pain in the skull bone. I
sick, menstrual and bilious. Mother tincture 10 drops o Pain extending to the teeth and to the root of the
o Pain in the forehead, chiefly over eyes. 4 times a day will tongue.
o Eyeballs painful; pressure over root of nose. break the sick headache a ln bones over the eyebrows, preceded by blurred IGLI BI 2OO
habit. vision. Bones and scalp feel sore,
o At hish altitude with noises in the ear. cocA 30 o Vision clears after the headache has begun. Pain
o Also with vertigo preceded by flashes of light. s€_ttles in a small spot and is intense.
o Throbbing pain in top and back of head. As if the EUPATORIUM PERF 2OO o Pain in bone of head over one eye.
skull is being crushed. o With sinus pain. ln sinusitis.
o Pain deep in every bone of the skull, a Chronic headache on exposure to sun, LACHESIS 2OO
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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

a Chronic. From sunrise to sunset. NATRU]VIMUR 2OO o Persistent jerk of the head.
o Nausea. I o Pale face.
o Face pale. Numbness and tingling in nose, lips and o Painful menstruation.
before headache starts. o Pain in lower back.
.tongue
o Throbbing, blinding headache as if a thousand little o Prolapse of vagina and uterus.
hammers were knocking on the brain.
o Frontal sinus inflammation.
&Oo", not enjoy intercourse because it hurts in the
vaglna.
o In the morning when awakening. o From fasting. SILICEA 2OO
o Periodical headache.
o Menstrual headache. o Semi-lateral headache; into the left eye. Violent SPIGELIA 2OO
o Anaemic headache of school girls. throbbing pain. The eye feels too large for its
a Ofi account of hangover. Late nlght spent ln eating NUX VOM 200 socket.
and drinking. Dlsturbed sleep.
o Headache with haeporrhoids and'constipation.
o Worse by mental exertion, irritation, fresh air.
t
o From over-work PULSAIILLA 30 BELLADONNA GLONOINE
o From over-eating or eating fatty rich foods.
o Throbbing and congestive. Wandering, stitching
pain about the head.
o ln young girls starting menstruation.
o Accompanytng menstruation.-
o Following eye-strain. Pain as from a nail being RUTA 2OO

eat tro el u tro e

driven into the head.
o Also headache after too much of intoxicating drinks.
o Periodical. Worse on right side. Veins ind temples
distended. Pain in occiput running into the bones
over the eyes.
o Occipital paln like lightning flashes.
o Pain settles in tfe right eye.
o Hemicrania in women at any time; after menopause.
o The patient is indifferent, lacks natural [ove; is fed-
up with life; over-burdened; over-tired; harassed by
children. Easily offended.
SANGUINARIA 2OO
It is an emergency situation lt can be a threat to life. Exposure to
excessiv€ heat can lead to heat exhaustion and heat-stroke. The skin feels
dry and hot. The patient experiences headache, nausea and drowsiness. He
is thirsty. He suffers dizziness. His breath is noisy. The temperature may rise
SEPIA 2OO to 1O4dF or 40"C. Dehydration occurs and there is a drop in blood Pressure.
The patient geLs confused and may lapse into unconsciousness.
Tough physical activity in the sun leads to excessive fluid and salt
This is called heat exhaustion. lts symptoms are excessive sweating,
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cramps, sudden weakness and fatigue. The patient may experience blurred
vision, dizziness, nausea and headache, The patient may collapse without
treatment,
The moment it is felt that a person has suffered sun-stroke, he should
be immediately shifted to a shady area or an air-conditioned room. The body DISTINGUISHING SYIYIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
should be cooled by wrapping it in sheets soaked in cold water, Encourage o Hyperactivity. Unusual activity of the mind and the COFFEA 2OO
the patient to drink substantial amounts of wEter so that the loss of fluids in body.
the body can be made up. The wet sheets should be replaced with dry ones o Bad effects of sudden emotion, surprise, joy.
when the temperature comes down to 101"F or38"C. In case of heat
o Nervous palpitation.
exhaustion, a very similar procedure has to be followed. The patidnt should
be given diluted fruit juice with a pinch of salt every few minutes. o Insomnia due to flow of ideas, with nervous
excitability.
DISTINGOISHINC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o First remedy. CLONOINE 2OO
o Effects of sun-stroke. Confusion with giddiness.
a
Head is heavy but cannot lay it on a pillow.
o Throbbing, congestive headache. ysteria
o Surging of blood to head and heart.
An irrational, uncontrollable, violent outburst of emotion or fear.
o Sun-headache, IjCHESTS 200 Exaggerated laughter, weeping or irritabllity are characteristic.
o Vertigo.
This problem is more common with women than men. lt recurs. The
o Flickering, dim vision. sufferer displays unusual behaviour so as to attract attention or to get out of
o Pale face. an unpleasant situation. Thb patient loses conffol over acts and emotions by
o Chronic effects of sunstroke. Creat debility caused NAT CARB 2OO
morbid self-consciousness, auto suggestion, or by feigning various disorders.
by summer heat. Exhaustion. Exaggerated behaviour is a common sSrmptom.
o Anaemic and mill<y skin. DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Headache from slightest menbal exertion.
o Weeping and laughing alternately. CAMPHORA
o Vertigo from exposure to sun. MONOBROMATA 30
o Sun headache, worse right side. SANCUINARIA o Directions appear reversed.
o Veins in temples distended. Mother tincture 10 drops
every 30 minutes. o Woman neNous. Never appears to recover fully, CASTOREUM 30
o Pain begins in occiput, spreads upwards and settles Continually irritable.
over bones above eyes. o Suffers from debilitating sweating. Prostration is
o Head full. Throbbing arteries. VERATROV1 ALB 2OO, .5narked.
o Cold sweat on forehead. 1000 a With loss of consciousness. ctcuTA 200
o Nausea, vomiting. Loose, watery, o InvoluntaU twisting and jerking of muscles;
and copious stools. frightful distortions.
 DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS I4EDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOIVIS IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Effects of grief and worry. Melanlholic sighing and ICNATIA 2OO o Hopeless. Weary of life. Low-spirited. Melancholy. CALC CARB 2OO
sobbing. Trembling. Administer mother o APPrehensiv6.
o Sleeplessness and excitement. Emotions rapidly tincture when the
alternate between glee and melancholy. o Obstinate. Forgetful.
,
attack comes, 10 drops
o A very important medicine. every hour. Use 200 o Interested only in trivia.
potency to cure. ln acute o Mentally, physically jaded.
cases. o Cannot perform a job requiring sustained mental
. Admlnlrtcr lf lgnctla falls. NAT MUR 2OO work.
In chronic cases. o Dominated by others.

o lndifferent to happiness, to sorrow. CARBO VEG 2OO

o Confused. Cannot think.
ecili o Looks stupid and benumbed.
DISTINGUISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Crushed by successive illnesses.

. Feeble-minded children. BUFO 30 o Melancholy. Pessimist. Has forebodings. CAUSTICOM 2OO

o Prematurely senile persons.
o Has deformity of joints in rheumatism.
o Epileptic symptoms. Convulsive seizures during
sleep at night. o May be deaf; stammers.
o.Has warts, too many.

i
t opeless/
re o Broken down constitution; hence unhappy,
suspicious, distrustful.

ela c o essi ist/ a o On account of total deblllty caused by excesslve

discharges.
cHtNA 200

SYMPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Apathetic, indiffereng low-spirited, silent, disinclined

to think.
o lrrational thinking. ARG NIT 2OO
o Averse to exercise, to work.
o Fears failure. Apprehends failure.,Fears death is
near.
o Anaemic.

o Suffers from diarrhoea. Vomits on account of o A 'Pick-me-up' medicine.

nervous apprehension, from terrors of anticipation
o Melancholy, hopeless. pnveloped in gloom, in AUR MET 2OO o lndifferent to all matters in life. Tired of life. NIT ACID 2OO
oesPalr. Hopeless.
o Life is a burden for him. Wants death. o Exhausted by long physical sufferin 9.
 "What's the use of usorrging?
It neuer tuas uorlh-tuhile.
So, pack up Aour troubles
tn gour old kit-bag,
And smile, smi.le, smile."
George H. Potuell

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGO ISHING SYIYIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Exhausted housewife, over-burdened, harassed. SEPIA 2OO o Peevish. Loathes life.
o Sad.lndifferent. o The child is so peevish that it cannot bear to'be
o Unable to feel affection for anyone; disgusted with touched.
her lot. o Over-eating habit. Glutton. Belching all the time.
o Lacks stamina. Faints easily from extremes of-cold o Tongue thickly coated, milt<y. Castric problems.'
or heat, from any exertion. Feels cold even in a
o Morose. lrritable, ARNICA 2OO
warm room,
o Pale face. o'Let me be alone' attitude.
o Women after menopause; women with uterine o Body sore; mind irritable, fearful and sad. Fearful
problems. dreams.
o Cannot enjoy sex because it hurts in the vagina;
cervix is ulcerated, is prolapsed. Terrible bearing- o lrritable, Anxious. Sad. ARS ALB 200
down sensation.
o Anxlety alternates with fear.
o Uncontrollable hemicrania.
o Has suicidal tendencies.
o Exceedingly lrritable. Every subject pute hlm out of BRYONIA 2OO

I petuous
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
humour,
o Every muscle aches and ls worse on movement.
o Does not want to stir because it hurG.

o Has violent bursLs of passion STAPHYSACRIA 2OO o Child peevish, restless, Has colic. ls teething. CHAMOMILLA 2OO
o lmpatient; intolerent of being spoken to.

nsanity o Over-sensitive to every pain.

o Older person cross, spiteful and snappish.
Cannot bear himself. Cannot bear pthers. Canpot
A legal term for mental illness. The sufferer is unable to distinguish right bear pain. Uncivil. Ever angry. '
from wrong and is, therefore, not responsible for his acts in law. However, for
medicinal purposes, remedies have been given under the headings
'DELIRIUM', 'MANIA'etc. in this chapter. o Child very cross. Usually suffering from worms. Cets CINA 30
convulsions.
o Worse in the night.
rritability Q.Extremely irritable, sullen, fault-finding.
o Leads fast life. FrequenUy has a hangover.
NOX VOM 2OO

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Does not feel well on account of little exercise,
o Eicessive irritability. Fretfulness. ANTIM CRUD 2OO late nights and excessive drinking.

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a ter
IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYIYIPTOMS
a Suicidal mania with tremulousness.
o Face flushed.'
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

KALI BROMATUM 30

o Uncontrollable Iaughter.
o Religious depression. Imagines that he is sipgled
CANNABIS INDICA 30 out as an object of divlne-wrath.
o Excesslve loquacity. o Religious mania, Believes he is carrying out Cod's lrcHEsls 200
o F-xuberance of spirits. commands directly relayed.
o Iaughing-mania. Sings,and laughs. But suddenly cRocus 30 o Conceited, hateful, revengeful. Or, ecstatic,
changes from hilarity to melancholy. prophetic.
o Coes on talking, sense or nonsense. No sequence
in utterances.

aia o Obscene mania. Sexual appetite insatiable.

Exposure of genitals in public.
o Mania followed by impotency.
PHOSPHORUS 2OO

Excessive enthusiasm, excitement. a Religious mania. Feels that he has got a hot-line to STRAMONIUM 2OO

I . A sort of insanity characterised by great excitement with or without

delusions. The patient may be violen[ in acute stages.
God.
o Loquacious. Laughing, singing, swearing, praying.
o Sees ghosts, hears voices, talks with spirits.
POTENCY
o Devout, earnest; beseeching and talking
o Must contlnually move. CANNABIS INDICA 30 continuously.
o Constant fear of beconilng lnsane. f o Philosophical mania. Dolng nothing but meditaung SULPHUR 2OO
o Sexual mania. Acute. With urinary problems. Fiery, CANTHARIS 2OO or contemplating all the time.
unquenchable sexual desire. o Unclean habits.
o Sexual instincts gone haywire. Sings, talks lewd. a Violent. Desire to cut and tear everything. Cursing, VERATRUM ALB 2OO
. Of a melancholy type. lnvoluntary sighing. Forehead HELLEBORUS 30 howling all night.
wrinlded in folds. o Lascivious.
o Beats head with hands at times. o Wants to kiss everybody. Talks lewd.
o Complete unconsciousness. o Religious and amorous by turns.
o Ceaseless talking. Quarrelsome. HYOSCYAMUS 2OO
o Obscene and lasqivious. Uncovers genitals.
lmmodest in acts, gestures and expressions.
o Violent; beab people.
o He does not know what he is doing.
e ory
DISTINGOIS SYTVIPTOIVIS
ro Ie sof
MEDICINE AIID POTENCY
-I

o Passive mania alternates with vi6lence. o Loss of. Forgets recent events. ABSINTHIUM

)
 DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a lmpaired. ANACARDIUM 2OO o Cannot find proper words. Misplaces woris while
o Brain fag. Absent-mindedness. talking or writing.
o After general paralysis.
o Disturbance in memory. Disturbance of reason.
lrrational.
ARG NIT 2OO
eningitis
o Fears death is near.
Meninges are membranes which cover the brain and the spinal cord.
o Suffers brain fagr headaches from exertion of mind,
Meningitis is infection and inflammation of the meninges.
o Failure on account of injury. ARNTCA 200, 1000
)t"is a serious problem. Bacterial forms are life-threatening if not treated.
o Failing memory in old age. BARYTA CARB 2OO Viral forms are comparatively mild. I
a

o Inability to sustain mental effort. coNtuiv1200 An early diagnosis is important

o Forgetfulness. The onset of the disease can be sudden or graduali There is a severe
a Forgets names of well-known streets, houses, even headache. The neck or back is stiff and painful. The temperature rises high.
GLONOINE 2OO
of persons. There can be severe vomiting. The patient may have convulsions.
lmmediate medical attention is advised.
o Absent-minded and forgeUul. Forgets things IIC CANIUM 30
purchased in the markeL
o Omits words while writing.
DISTINCUISHING SYIY1PTOMS IU1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Cannot concentrate.
o Failing brain power. Loss of memory in old people. o Acute cerebral infection, APIS 2OO
LYCOPODIUM 2OO
Uses wrong words, wrong spelllngs,- o Meningitls wlth delirium, +i,n
o Cannot do ordlnary mental work. o Thc patient crles ln sleep. Shrlll crles of paln,
o Loss of eelf-confldence. o Temperature high, Throbblng carotids. Eyes BELI.ADONNA 2OO
o ForgeUulness with nervous and physicpl exhaustion, blood-shot. Violent dellrlum. Severe headoche.
NATRUM CARB 30
o photophobia.
o lnability to add figures. : I

o Forgets contents of a page as soon as he has gone o Sudden onset.

through iL o Convulsions. Frightful distortions of limbs. Loss of CICUTA 2OO
o Impaired. Cannot find the right word. consctousnessl
PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
o Spasms and cramps in muscles of the nape of the
o Mental debility following physical debility.
neck Bending ofhead, neck and spine backwards.
o Apathetic. lndifferenL
o,Sensation of internal chill.
. Weak. Mind incapable of sustained thinking. RHUS TOX 2OO o Fever in cerebro-spinal meningitis. CROTALUS H 2OO
o Cannot recall names and recent events. SULPHUR 2OO o Photophobia,
o Stupid and confused.
o Severe headache, worse even slight movement.

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DISTINGUISHING SYIY1PTOII1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Nausea. Vomiting. CUP MET 2OO o Feels as if the top of the head were opening and
o Violent convulsions. I shutting. Shocks through brain.
o Pain in the brain and in the eyes; difficult to turn the o Migraine due to acidity and sluggishness oi liver. CHIONANTHUS 30
eyes it hurts.
-
o Acute attack. NAT MUR 2OO o Migraine D/'/UIANA
o DropSy of brain following an acute disease. Mother tincture 15 droPs
o Chronic jerking of the head.
dose every 2 hours. ln
severe cases, every half
o Severe headache. an hour.
t Trcatment should bc rtartcd wlth onc dose of thla TUBERCOLINUM 2OO o Migralne attacks due to grlef ln hysterlcal Pauents, IGNATIA 2OO
mcdlclne.
o Prevents and cures tubercular meningitis.
o Migraine begins with a blur before the eyes after IRIS VERISCOLOR 2OO
o Start the other selected remedy after six hours. relaxing from menLal strain.
o Frontal headache with nausea. Worse right temple.

igrai e o Constriction of scalp.

o Burning of the alimentary canal. Vomiting of sour
bile containing blood.
It is a disease of the neryous system and has a tendency to run in the
family. There is a recurring headache. The sufferer knows in advance when o ln migraine of children with abdominal upset.
the attack is going to come. Often it occurs soon after waking. Vision is
disturbed by bright spots or zigzag lines. o With flickerings before eyes, dim vision. Face pale. LACHESIS 2OO
Soon after there is a feeling of confusion and dizziness accompanied by o Pain through head on waking up. Pressure on and
*'-*;irirn[ness. The syrnptoms soon disappear to be replaced by a throbbing burning in vertex. Waves of Pain. '
headache, which is sbvere. The headache comes on the side opposite to the o Pain at the root of theiose.
part where numbness has been experienced. The migraine is
o Better warm applicatlon; appearance of discharge
by,nausea and vomiting. such as menstruation.
DISTINGOISH I NG SYIVIPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Worse on movement. Worse after sleep.

. Violent heidache. Throbbing carotids. Hot, flushed BELLADONNA 2OO

o Stinging pain from within outward and upward SEPIA 2OO
face.
MostJy left side.
o Pain better by pressure.
o With nausea, vomiting.
o Worse from lighq noise, jolt, lying down and in the
o Coldness of vertex.
afternoon.
o Migraine aftack precedid by unusual excitement o Terrible migraine at the time o[ menses.
CANNABIS INDICA 30
with loquacity. o Worse indoors, when lying on painful side.

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DISTI SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Neuralgia of face. Tingling in the cheeks yith
OfOSe please see'IRRITABILITY' above. numbness.

le
o Pain in the jaws.

ulti clerosis o Restlessness. Worse left side.

o Pain like a fine thread cutting into body' ALLIUM CEPA 2OO

It is a disease of the nervous system which is chronic and progressive. o Traumatic, chronic neuritis, following amputation or
Most of the cases begin with some visual disturbance, blurring in the eye and injuries to nerves.
pain beyond the eye. There is a loss of co-ordination and of control in some o Tearing, needle-like Pain in the face' Lips black' ARS ALB 2OO
limbs, The sufferer behaves clumsily. At times, he may lose control over the livid.
movement of the bowels and the bladder. o ResUessness.
Emotionally the patient may be depressed, but more often than not he is o NighUy aggravation.
light-hearted. o For unbearable pain in teeth, in ovaries or CHAMOMILIJ 2OO

anylvhere, Every nerve cries for relief'

DISTINGUISHINC AND POTENCY CHINA 200
o Due to repeated haemorrhEge, long, c.ontinuous
o Multiple sclerosis with trembling, twitching and TARENTUII HISPANICA lactation or repeated attacks of lntermlttent fcvers'
jerking. Hysteria; chorea. 30 o Aggravated by the least touch or draught of air'
o Must move legs constantJy. Legs feel weak. . Neuritis with burning, tingling and numbness'.Pain
HYPERICUM 30
o Hysterical epilepsy. on account of an injury to thi nerves, especially of
fingers, toes and nails. Crushed finger-tips'
o Numbness. Crawling-of-ants sensation.
o Facial neuralgia and toothache of a pulling
o lntense sexual excitement. character. Tearing Pain.
Also please refer 'ATAXIA LOCOMOTOR' under the chapter'THE o Traumatic neuralgia.
LOCOMOTOR SYSTE/V1'.
- MAC PHOS 2OO
o Excruciating pain with contraction of muscles of the
.y" o, .ut Jr'orury or leg. Worse on the right side'
euralgia o CramPing neuralgia in face, stomach, abdompn'
pelvis, spinal cord; of fingers of writers, Pianlsts'
violonisls and sitarists.
Severe pain caused by irritation or comPression of a nerve. The pain is o CramPS from long exertion. Writers' cramPs'
experienced anywhere according to the route of the nerve. o Stiffness, numbness of nerves from long exertion'
Neuralgia can be caused by an infection or inflammation; by exposure to o Pain comes and goes like lightning.
dry cold air; by a fracture of the bone or by a slipped disc.
Relieved bY hot aPPlication
D]STINGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S TT1EDICINE AND POTENCY o lntensely painful. The patient is very susceptible to MORPHINUM 30
pain. ls restless.
o On exposure to dry cold air. Sudden violent pain. ACONITE NAP 30, 2OO
Acute. o Convulsions. Trembling.

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 DISTINGUISHING SYTYIPTOT{S
o Facial neuralgia on account of mental exertion or
excitement. The pain is burning anfl tearing with
crawling.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
PHOSPHORUS 2OO iet
DISTINCOISHING
e
SYTV1PTOIYIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o The slightest movement of the facial muscles CELSEMIUM 2OO
o Desire to be quiet to be left alone.
I aggravates the pain.
. o Listlessness.
Of the fifth nerve. Stabbing pain. Worse left side. SPIGELIA 2OO
o Languor Physical weakness or faintness.
o Ciliary neuralgia. Severe pain in and around eye
extending deep into the socket. The eye feels too o Lack of vitality.
big for its socket.
o Pain in templer eye, cheek, rygoma or cheekbone,
jaw and teeth.
o Heart afflictions with neuralgia. estlessness
ess of 't e
D E AND

tl u SYMPTOIIS
rai
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o ln hlgh grade fevers, ln earlier stages of
lnflammatory diseases,
o Tosses to and fro in agony and fear.
ACONITE ALB 30

o Intolerable pain. With numbness, tingling.

o Numbness of the brain. BUFO 30 o Worse in evening, night. Exposure to dry cold
weather.

ara sis
DISTING(IISHING SYIVIPTOMS
ita s
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Mental and bodily restlessness.
o With great anguish and all-pervadiirg debility.
Burning, prostration and midnight aggravation.
ARSENIC ALB 2OO

o Driven from place to place.

o Involuntary shaking of hands. Weakness in arms MAG PHOS 2OO o ln low grade fevers like typhoid.
and limbs. Finger-tips stiff and numb.
o Extreme restlessness. Feels better for a time from a RHUS TOX 2OO
change of position. Hence, changes position

ara oia a
continuously.
o Restlessness on account of aching pain and
soreness in joints, sheaths and tendons.
lrrational belief of being persecuted.
For medicines, please see'DE/v1ENT|.A', 'DEPRESSION' above and
SCHIZOPHRENIA' below.
 calpl cze a of calp/
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Tense. Must knit eyebrows. Pain immediatbly above VIOII ODORATA 30

a r
DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS
etc.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
eyebrows.
o Throbbing under eye and temple,

o ltches intolerably. Burning, rough,dirty, sensitive.

Cannot brush hair.
o Dandruff,
ARSENIC ALB 2OO
c izo renia
o Aggravation at night. It is a serious mental disorder. The patient lives in a dream world of his
o Lacerated wounds. CALENDUI-\ own. He does not react realistically to siiuations of sorrow or of joy. He hears a

Mother tincture, to apply voices, sees visions. His behaviour is odd. He turns violent'
locally, diluted in water For medicines, please refer'DELIRILUVI','I-IALLUCINATIONS' and
one in five parts. 'MANIA'above.
o Eczema of. Thick, heavy crusts oozing a glutinous ](ALt Bl 200
substance.
o Eczematous eruptions on smooth hairless patches
on the skull, on the face and beyond ears,
o Copper-coloured eruptions on the face.With urinary,
gastric and liver problems.
LYCOPODIOM 2OO

els MEDICINE AND

DISTI SYMPTOMS
o Tension around scalp as if bandaged. One-sided MERC SOL 2OO o Very selfish. No regard for others. Dirty habits. SULPHUR 2OO
tearing pain. Unclean.
o Eczema. Covered with thick leathery crust under ry1EZEREUM 30 o Childish peevishness in grown-up people.
" which pus collecLs. Scaly eruptions. White scabs.
o Dandruff with itching on scalp. Hair faUing in large PHOSPHORUS 2OO
buhches.
o Scalp dry, itching. Falling hair.
o Scratching causes burning.
o Constant heat on top of head.
SULPHUR 2OO
e ili f
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Worse washing.
o lmpaired memory. ANACARDIUM 2OO
o White, scaly dandruff. Hair dry and falling off. TH(UA 2OO 'osenile
dementia. Brain fag.
o SPos on scalp, oozing moisture and matting hair VINCA MINOR 30
o Absent-mindedness.
together. Eczema of head and face. Pustules witlr
offensive odour. Corrosive itching of the scalp. . Mental, physical weakness in old age. Behaves like a BARYTA CARB 2OO
lrresistible desire to scratch. child. lnfantile senility.
 MIND

SYMPTOIVIS AND

ensiti a Headache resulting from fatigue, over-exertion and

tension. Sharp, plnching pains. Scalp feels
ARNICA 2OO

AND POTENCY contracted.

DISTINGqISHING
o Chronic vertigo resulting from tensions
a Fastidious. Sensitive to touch, to smell. All senses ARS ALB 2OO
o Tired after seeing movies, sight-seeing etc'
acute. Over-sensitive.
o Tension headache with feeling of a band tightening GELSEMIUV12OO
o Over-sensitive to pain. CHAMOMILLA 2OO
around the head.
o Pain with numbness and night sweats.
o Headache with muscular soreness of neck and

troe
shoulders.

o Ie
A dlsorder of the nervous system causlng sudden slurred speech, partial
or total paralysis of a limb or one side of the body. Visual disturbances,
roi
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
AND
confusion, drowsiness and depression. o Throbbing of carotids. BELLADONNA 2OO
Hypertension can cause formation of a blood clot in the brain leading to
o Excited mental state.
a stroke.
o Hot, red and dry skin; flushed face, glaring eyes'
For medicines, please refer'APOPLEK/' above.
o Twitching, conwlsions and Pain.

tro el eat tro e o Sudden violent attack. No thirsl

o Excellent remedy for children; for everyone'
o Occipital throbbing, synchronous with pulse' Eyes CAMPHOR 2OO
Please refer'HEAT-STROKUFON-STROKE' above. staring. Pupils dilated. Mother tincture 5 di6F-
'in sugar every 15 minutes
o Violent convulsions.

elli of te rai o Shock.

o tntense throbbing of head and carotids' Sensation
as if the brain was balancing to and fro, striking
.in case of 'shock'.

cHrNA 200

agalnst the skull, wlth great Paln.

o Braln oedema leadtng to coma, verilgo, headaches, CUPROIV1 ARSENITU/v1 30 o Headache with a bursting skull.
or uraemic convulsions.
h

Tensio ea ac e ro osis
A blood clot blocki a blood vessel, either artery or vein.(Coronary
A common problem caused by tensions of life, worry and concentration. in the
thrombosis can lead to symPtoms of a heart attack.) A thrombosis
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brain can lead to a stroke, ln other areas, thrombosis can cause severe pain
and discoloration of the body.

DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o r of rain
o Skin turns black or blue. Tightness, constriction ARNICA 2OO Always a problem to worry about. A brain tumour can cause a partial
after over-exertion. loss of vision, changes in the personality of the patient, a lack of
o Angina pectoris Severe pain in left elbow and ih the co-ordination in muscular movements and epileptic seizuies. There may be
region of the heart. vomiting with headache, The headache is worse in the morning.
o An excellent remedy for thrombosis with one-sided BOTHROPS 30
paralysis (Hemiplegia) or with loss of power of DISTING(ISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND
expression by speech, writing or signs,or of o The patient has vertigo and headache on turning CALCAREA CARB 2OO
understanding written or spoken language the head.
(Aphasia).
; o Confusion as if the head were too full.
o Purple appearance of the skin. Coagulation of the LACHESIS 2OO
I

blood. Worse left side. o Piercing, stitching pain in the scalp.

{
o Waves of pain in the head on movement.
t o Left-sided facial paralysis.
o Legs affected.
lr
l Calcarea Phos 30 may be tried.
o Thrombosis affecting pelvic region.
o Angina pectoris with pain in right arm. Heart feels
as If tightened in a vice,
I"
o Helps in dissolving thp blood cloL In thrombosis
affecting extremlUes or leadlng to paralysis agltans,
AJso please refer'APOPLEXY' above.
o The patient experiences icy coldness in or'on the
head.
o ln case of failure of Calc Carb, Calcarea Flour 30 or #
LILIUM TIG 2OO o Worse from cold and wet weather.
a Headache with nausea and vomiting. coNroM 200
o Sensation as if a foreign body was under the scalp.
MERC SOL 30
o Scorched feeling on top.
o Vertigo on turning eyes, when llng down qr when
turning over in bed.
o Gait is difficult, staggering,
o Sudden loss of strength while walking.

rau a skull.
o This remedy is needed in brain tumours with
I
o An excellent remedy for arresting tumours of the MERC IOD 2OO

THCUA 2OO
Mental shock. A startling experience which has a lasting effect on the intense migraine and pain. The patient has sweat on
mind. forehead and arm. He is emotional, sensitive and
irritable.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY dStart treatrnent with this medicine with one dose, , TUBERCULINOiVI 2OO
a Mental, emotional. Loss of a near one. Loss of ARNICA 2OO This might arrest the disease and take care of .the
money. resulting headache.
o Acute or chronic.

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 Vertigo
Dizziness even when the patient is still. There is a sensation of spinning
I in the head.

DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

tc in o With tendency to fall backwards.

o Epileptic seizure.
o Worse on rising.
ABSINTHIUM 2OO

ACONIT€ NAP 301-'

'

lnvoluntary spasm of any part of the body. o Patient is always full of great fear. /

o From sunlight. AGARICUS 2OO

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Spasmodic facial twitching. Epileptic seizure. Face ABSINTHIUM 2OO
o On walking.
_ , -
blue. o Chronic. A result of injury, recent or past. ARNICA 200, 1000
ffi # o Infantile spasms. Pupil3 unequally dilated. o Violent vertigo on going upstairs. Patient anaemic; ARSENIC HYDRO 30,,"
o Cerebral irritation. anxious and in despair.
o Jerking, trembling and itching. Twitching of eye-lids, o When descending. BORAX 2OO
ACARICUS 2OO
of eye-balls, of face, lips, of cervical muscles. o With nausea and faintness, on rising. BRYONIA 200 u,/
Twitching in sleep.
o Worse on motion.

ertex, ro
DISTINGOISHING
le s of
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Associated with liver disorders
. Of mountain climbers. Preceded by.flashes of light.
With headache.
a When travelling in a motor vehicle, by plane or in a
CHELIDONIUIA 2OO'L-/
COCA 30

COCCULUS 2OOb/'
o Sensation of weight. ship. Take a dose 30 minutes
CACTUS 2OO
before the
o Weight on top of vertex, CALCAREA CARB 2OO commencement of the
o lcy coldness inside. iournev.
o Feeling of opening and shutting. CANNABIS INDICA 30 o When lying down, when turning over in bed. coNluM 2oo r/ /
o Painful skull. Feels crushed or bruised. IPECAC 2OO o When turning head sideways or on turning eyes.
o Pain extends to teeih and root of tongue. o On seeing flowing or running water. FERRUM MET 30
o Heat on top of vertex. Heat inside. SOLPHUR 2OO o ln weak anaemic persons.
o Sensation of lump of ice on vertex. Cold sweat on o Spreading from occiput. Feeling of a tight band CELSEMIUM 2OO
y'
VERATRUM ALB 2OO
forehead. around the head.
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DISTINGOISHI NC SYMPTOIV1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o From exPosure to sun. GLONOINE 2OO

o With nausea, vomiting. TPECAC 200
o After sleep. IICHESIS 2OO )
o When lying on back. MERC SOL200
/"
a From the least movement of the head. MORPHINUM 30 I',

""
(
o While walking. NAT MUR 2OO
o With momentary loss of consciousness. NUX VOM 2OO
o From use of intoxicants, liquor, keeping late nights,
from high living, debauchery. After dinner' As a part
of hangover.
o Looking down.
..

PHOSPHORUS 2OO
-l
su tnd
\
o After suppressed menses. PULSATILLA 30 \

o Looking up, SILICEA 2OO Cicero t

The dome of thought, the Palace of the soul'

Byron

"Music has charmi to sootlte a sauage breast,

To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oa.k." An appara tus with which we think that we think'
I

Ambrose Bierce
lVilliam Congrezte

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 TE The face has been defined in the 'Random
House Dictionary' as the front part of the head,
the face shows whethe
jaundice or even'fever.
or

from the forehead to the chin. The first impression many causes is shown
we form of a human being is by looking at his or sweat on the face ma
her face. The poets have never tired of writing of coming collaPse,
the face of the beloved, Dr. Faustus, in the play of
ln the chapter which follows, all possible
P the same name by Christopher Marlowe, wondered symptoms hate been discussed for ready
and exclaimed at ihe beauty of the face of Helen reference.
which had launched a thousand ships. He was so
struck by the charm that he declared he could Excessive use of cosmetics on the face can
n, worry or
be made immortal by a kiss of the charming lady'
to a Person
The face is the instrument for expressions; of muscles of the
atred, of jealousY. It can ridicule, exPression'
t. lt can look bold or imPudent'
can be ParalYsed. lt can be
ve neuralgic Pain. There mgY be
skin eruptions on the face oi there may-be--
stiffness of the jaw or swelling due tci an injury or
infection.
comfortablY cool water,
In all these things the face reflects the results
of whatls happenning to other parts of the body' Facial numbness comes through tension in
A number of-nervous disorders show symptoms in the nerves. There is a feeling of pins and needles'
the face. Skin problems like erysipelas, urticaria ii u" Lr-en care of withl simple medicine like
also are reflected through the face. The colour of I """
Aconite.

'As a beautg not a great stdr,

I'm
There are others more handsome bA far;
But my face I don't mind it
-
Because I'm behind it;
It's the folks out in front that I jar.'

AnthonY Henderson Euwer

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Twitching....... '85
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One side of the face droops on account of an inflammation of the facial
nerve. There is paralysis of one side of the face. Muscles of the eyebrows and o Terrible burning in acute cases. Restlessness. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
$i;
forehead become we4< and the corner of the mouth on the affected side o Befter hot application.
droops. The eyelids on this side of the face cannot be closed o Worse cold application.
At times saliva may dribble from the corner of the mouth.. o Burning. Erysipelas (skin problem with redness and CANTHARIS 2OO
There is no paralysis in any other part of the body. swelling). Large blisters.
o Biting heat with urinary symPtoms.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE POTENCY o Moaning sounds.
o Burning. Urticaria. Elevated red patches on the skin' NUXVOM 2OO
o Acute, sudden and violent attack of facial paralysis. ACONITE 2OO
Yet the sufferer is chilly on movement or
Complaints and tension caused by exposure to dry uncovering.
cold weather, draught of cold air, suppressed
perspiration. o Prone to outbursts of anger; sensitive to noise, to
medicines.
, o Chronic cases. SULPHUR 2OO
a Faclal paralysis, more on the left side. Distortlon of CADMIOiVI SULPHATE
fl mouth. 200 o Filthy habits.
o Trembling of jaw. oWorse washing. Worse at night Worse in bed.
o SwalloMng difficulL

. Paralysis of the face on the right side. There may be

pain in facial bones and difficdlty in opening the
CAUSTICUIV1 200 olo r
mouth. DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOIYIS AND

o Profound anaemia. ACETIC ACID 30

o Facial muscles contracted, especialty oround the GETSEMIUM 2OO o Face pale, waxen, emaciated.
mouth. Lower jaw drooping.
o Dark rings around eyes.
o Neuralgia of face.
o Debility.
o Eye does not close.
a Red face becomes deathly pale on rising. ACONITE 30
. o On exposure to dry cold air.
Spasmodic facidl twitching, especially of the comers OPl0rvl 200
of the mouth. o With tingling and numbness.
o Drooplng lower jaw. a Yellow, crusty eruPtions on cheeks' Haggard face. ANT}IA CRUD 2OO
o Dlstorted faclal mugcles. o Gastric dircrdera Present.

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 DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI\D POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Pale, yellow, swollen. Shows malnutrition. ARSENIC ALB 2OO o Cramps in calves and soles.
o Lips black, livid. o Epilepsy.
o Burning. o least pain, emotion and FERRU/V1MET 30
o Restlessness. white, puffy.
o Better hot applications. o le skin and irritable
a
o Red, bluish, hot swollen and shining. Throbbing, BELLADONNA 2OO
twitching. o Red with lips black and swollen MERC COR 30
o On exposure to cold air, o Facial neuralgia, deep in bones.
o Erysipelas of the face. o Face red, swollen, dark, suffused and hoL OPlUtvl 200 4-)
o Pale, blue, face in collapse. CAMPHOR
o Looks besotted, muddled, stupefied as lf with a

o lcy coldness of the whole body, liquor,

Mother tincture pHospnonus 2oo
15 drops on sugar o Blue rings around eyes.
o Cold sweat.
every 15 minutes. o Swelllng and necrosis of lower Jaw,
o Collapsc.
o Tearing paln ln facial bories,
o Yellow. Jaundlced. CHELEDONIUM 30
o Tongue yellow
o Urticaria. Skin purple. Large burning blotches. RHUS TOX 2OO
o lntense itching.
o Eyes yellow.
o Restlessness.
o Urine yellow, copious, foaming.
o Yellow blotches, Saddle-like yellow distribution of SEPIA 2OO
o Uver enlarged. ,
brown, yellow spots on nose and cheeks.
. Pale, sallou CHINA 2OO o Women with uterine problems.
o Debility due to excessive discharges. Eyes sunken.
o During climacteric.
Sweating on least exertion. Darknesq,before eyes.
Ringing sound in ears. o Pale, blue, cold in collapse. VERATRUTVI ALB 200
o Apathetic. lndifferenl Anaemic. o lcy coldness.
I

a Pale with dark rings around eyes, White and bluish CINA 2OO
about mouth.
o Red hot face; glowing cheek alternate with pale
sickly face in a child.
istortio
o Worms of any type. SYIiIPTOMS MEDICINE AND
. Pale, bluish. Face distorted. Blue lips. CUP MET 2OO o Distortion and twitching of left facial muscles. When TELLURTUM 30
o Contraction of jaws with foam at mouth. speaking, left angle of motith is drawn upwards and
to th6 left.
o Cramps in palms, fingers.
o Worse cold friction, laughing.
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DISTING(IISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
u ness
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
'Ir a Moist eczema around mouth and chin.
GRAPHITES 2OO o Numbness, followed by intense pain like hot wires ACONITE 30 /
o Eczema of nose. running through the face. Either on exposure to dry,
cold air or due to grief or fear.
o Coldness and griping numbness. Numbness in the PIITINA 30
ipelas whole right side of the face.
o Bones feel as if being screwed.Pain increases and
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE POTENCY decreases gradually.
o Burning. Ery*ipelas. Redness and swelling of the o Anaesthetic paralysis.
CANTHARIS 2OO
skin. Large blisters. o In hysterical women.
o Blting heat wlth urlnary symptoms. o Better walking in open air, in sunshine.
o moaning sounds. o Worse evening.
o Of veslcular varlety. l-arge burnlng bllsters.

ilera
,
RHOS TOX 2OO
lnfl ammatlon epreidln g-fast S kln-purple, pits on
Pressure.
o Restlessness and intense itching.
ia
Neuralgia is parorysmal pain extending along the course of one or more
AIso please refer'ERYSIPELAS' under,SKIN'. neryes.
Also 'BELTADONA' under 'pAIN' below. DISTINGO ISHING SYMPTOIY1S TT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
.i-, o Neuralgia of left side with restlessness, tickling and ACONITE 3OO
numbness.
a o Pain like hot wires running along and through.
SYIVIPTOIqS o On exposure or due to fear or anguish.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Contraction of jaws with foam at mouth. Epileptic a Neuralgia as if cold needles run through the nerves. ACARICOS 2OO
CUP MET 2OO
fit. o Lancinating, tearing pain, in cheeks.
o Jaws clenched in rigid spasm. Frothing. pale bluish o Facial muscles twitch. Jerking, twitching, trembling.
I-IYDRO-CYANIC ACID
lips. 200 o Worse cold air, cold weather.
o Conwlsion and iaralysis. o Needle-like pain. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Paralysis of lungs with marked blueness of skin. o Face pale, yellow, swollen, burning. Malnutrition.
o Hanging down of lower jaw.
oPIU/vt 200 o Creat anguish and restlessness.
oJaws crack when chewing. o aggravation.
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS TIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Violent, throbbing pain in the face. Carotids BELIIDONNA
throbbing.
2OO o Neuralgig of the chief facial sensory nerve and the ttcHEsls 200
motor nerve of the masticatory muscles. Left side.
o Face radiating heat. Tearing pain in jaw bone. Heat runnirig into head.
o On exposure to cold wind. o Face purple, swollen, pale.
o Face bright red, going purple. lntolerable twitchirlg. o Left-sided paralysis.
Fever. Erysipelas of t}e face. a Neuralgia, violent, about face and teeth, running MEZERIUIVI 30
o Orbital neuralgia in conjunctivitis. towards ears. With chilliness. At nighL
o Worse right side, Worse on movement. o Patient very sensitive to cold air.
o Ciliary neuralgia presenL
o Pain in facial nerves. Right side. CACTUS o Better near a hot stove. a

o Constriction like an iron band tiglrtening. Mother tincture 1O drops o Worse eating.
in water every hour till o Tearing pain in facial bones with swelling. Necrosis PHOSi'HORUS 2OO
pain is relieved.
of lower jaw. Decay.
o Spasmodic, violent, clutching pain. The patient cries
ouL
o Pain with numb feeling in molar bones. Creepiness PIATINA 30
and numbness in whole right side of the face.
o Face flushed red, going blue. Ups blue.
o In hysterical women.
o Befter walking in sunshine, in open alr.
f
. Pain and hard ewelllng ln jaw-bone and cheek. CALC FLOUR 30 a
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o Intense neuralgla wlth chllllness. for a week or more. Slow o Worse evening,
acUng. o Beglns ln occipul Spreads over to settle ln rlght SANGUII{ARIA 2OO
o Pain in stomach, teeth and head together. ,l
eye, Veins in the temple dlstended.
o Pressure relieves.
o Patient sensitive to noise and light"
o Worse from anger or indignation (!
o Nausea, vomiting.
o Pain begins in the morning, gets worse in the day,
o Faciat neuralgia with pain in the cheeks, In upper CUP MET 2OO
jaw and behind right ear. lasts till evening.
I
o Pain involving head, eye, [ace, rygoma, cheek, teeth SPIGELIA 2OO
o In spasmodic cramps, convulsions.
and temple. Left side mostly.
o In women worse'before menses.
o Pain increases and decreases respectively Mth rising
and setting sun.
a Facial neuralgia, worse even from the slightest DULCAMARA 2OO o Pain below frontal eminence and temples, of the
exposure to damp cold.
fifth nerve. Extending to the eye. Violent, throbbing,
uhbearable.
a Facial neuralgia from carious teeth. After tooth HECKI.\ LAVA 30
extraction. o Eyes water, feel large for their sockets.
oJaws swollen. Abscess in gums. o Worse from motion.
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DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOIT1S
tc in
MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS TT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Facial paralysis. More on the left side. Distortion of CADMIqM SULPH 2OO o Twitching. Muscles of tbe face stiff. AGARICUS 2OO
mouth.
o Worse on contact with air, in cold weather
o Of face, on exposure to cold wind. CAUSTICU/VI 2OO
. Left sided. Extending to righL Facial neuralgia. LACHESIS 2OO

Also refer BELL'S above.

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DISTI NGUISHING SYIIPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Face swollen, pale, yellow. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Needlelike pains. '
o Burning.
o Restlessness.
. Swollen, red, hot and shiny. Swelling of upper lip. BELI-ADONNA 2OO
o gn exposure to cold wind.
atlard swelling of cheek with pain in jaw-bone. CALC FLOUR 30
o Blue, puffy. Pale. CARBO VEG 2OO
o Cold with cold sweal
o Imperfect orygenation.
o Enlargement and swelling of upper jaw bone. HECKIA LAVA 30
Abscess in gums.
o Faclal neuralgia.
o Face swollen, red and puffu. Lips.black and swollen. MERC COR 30
o Face red, swollen, dark and hot. oPIUivl 200
o Lower jaw hanging down.
God has giuen Aou one face anci gou
o Swelling and decay of lower jaw. make Aourselues another.
PHOSPHORUS 2OO
o Tearing pains in facial bones. Shakespeare
o Blue rings aiound eyes. in'Hamlet'
qo
 "Drink to me onlA with thtne eAes
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12 ,\nd I wtll Pledge wtth mine;
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1. Forehead
Or leaue a kiss but in the cuP
2. Cheek bone ,+1d I'll not look for usine." I

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3. Upper eyelid Ben Jonson
4. Lower eyelid r3
Conjunctiva
5. 3
Comea
6. 1l
14 The movement of the eyeball is controlled by
7. Aqueous humor 7
15 small muscl.es surrounding it. The tear glands
6 r6 produce lubiicants for the moistening of the
8. lris 9 cornea. Continuous drainage is provided by the
9. Pupil 10
tear ducts into the nasal cavitY.
17
10. Lens 8
The most comrnon problgms of the eye are
11. Ciliary muscle 4 waterin g and conjunctivitis. Another uncomfortable
12. Vitreous humor situatioi is when a foreign body enters the eye and
13. Sclera - I causes pain and swelling.
14. Choroid.J Coats of the eyeball
Most eye problems can be taken care of by
15. ReUna J proper meiicition. For defects in vlsion, use of
16. Macula I
2 spectacles or contact lenses is the only way out.
17. Optic nerve
For the health of the eye, the following
suggestions maY be kePt in mind:
Our usual perception of the world depends on
the eye and its health. Through the eye we see. THE i. Keep eyes clean, wash them with cold, running
water as often as necessary.
But actually what happens is that images of
objects are formed through the pupil on the retina ii. Do not strain your eyes through overuse. Poor
and are conveyed from there through a lighting conditions while reading or doing
complicated process to the brain by way of nerve minute work are hot conducive to the good
impulses. The conversion of light rays into nerve health of the eye.
impulses and their consequent interpretation by iii. Protect your eyes if you are working in an
the brain are phenomena which have not yet been environment which can cause damage to the
fully explained, Behind the iris is the lens through which light expos as much
On the outside, the eye is protected by eyelids passes before it falls on the retina which forms the neces as while
fringed with eyelashes. The eyebrows prevent innermost lining of the back of the eyeball and doing me or
sweat from running into the eyes. which is rich in neryes, ln a thickness of about 0.4 whilJ a metal
millimeters are located the receptors for the workshop.
sensation of light. Here, the lighi waves are iv. Avoid the usp of eye drops, ointments or other
converted into nerve impulses which are later such medicines unless so advised by a doctor'
transmitted to the brain for analysis and v. Do not rub the eyes in case of infection or if
interpretation. you have a feeling of sand under the eyelids'
Inside the eye is the vitreous humor which is i?ubbing spreads the infection and worsens the
a drainage mechanism in the corner of the eye situation. lt causes injury to the eyes.
near the nose. responsible partly for the shape of the eyeball.
The coloured part of the eye in the front is The transparent anterior. part of the external vi. lf your vlsion is deteriorating, consult an
called the iris. In the centre of the iris is the pupil coat of the eye is known as the cornea. It covers ophthalmologist for glasses or contact lenses'
through which light passes. The size of iLs opening the iris and the pupil. It is part of a sphere which is vii, Whenever possible, exercise the eye muscles'
adjusts according to the quantity of light entering superimposed upon the surface of the large This takes away fatigue besides making the
the eye. sphere, the eyeball. muscles more flexible.
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89
99
Swelling (Oedema)
89 THE Tear duct blocked...........
99
89
99
Trachoma......
90
99
Twitching
Colour 90
99
Colour Blindness 90

Conjunctivitis 90

Corneal Ulcers.............. 91

Dacryocystitis..,!.....,..r..F..,.... 91

Day B1indness........................ 91
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Detached Retina........,.,... 91

Discharge 92
Double 92

Ectropion,...... 93

Ec2ema...........,.,.....,i.,..... 93

Entropion 93

Eyelashes 93
93
93
94

Haemorrhages
lnflammation. 94
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS

o Blepharitis as a result of consumption of fdtty food:

comes along with acne of the face.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

PULSATILI-\ 30, 2OO

An injury to the eye may cause a bruise which makes the skin black
around the eye. There is swelling. o A tendency to form styes.
o Very severe cases of blepharitis with ulceration of ,, MERC COB 30
DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY the lids.
a This medicine must be given as early as possible o The eyeballs ache.
ARNICA 2OO
after the injury has been inflicted. o The patient is sensitive to cold touch and cold
a Black eye from blow or contusion. More effective LEDUM 2OO
than Arnica, particularly when nerves have been In order to prevent blepharitis, care should be taken to prevent dandruff,
injured. if any, on the scalp of the person, For removal of dandruff, a diluted solution
of Savlon has been found to be effective as a shampoo.

leeding Please see'HAEMORRHACES' below.

lin ness
Iep aritis DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Day blindness.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

BOTHROPS 30
o Haemorrhage into retina. Conjunctival haemorrhage.
An inflammation of the eyelids with irritation. There is redness and a o Blindness from haemorrhage.
feeling of grit. . Colour blindness. CARBO SULPH 30
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS o Sensitivity for light, for red and green colours lost.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
White visible.
o Red eruptions on the lids. Eyelids swollen. CRAPHITES 2OO o Cloudiness. Atrophy of the optic disc.
o Margins covered with scales and crust. o Reduced vision. I
. Chronic blepharitis. Eyes are dull, sunken, red and ANTIM CRUD 2OO o Night blindness on account of anaemic retina. CHINA 2OO
itching.
o Black spots before eyes.
o Inflammation.
o Pressure in eyes.
o Canthi raw and fissured.
o Hollow eyes. Sunken.
a In acute cases when the suppuration is about to set HEPAR SULPH 2OO
in or pus has already formed. There is throbbing o.lVeakness resulting from an exhausting discharge in
pain in the inflamed lids. a sickness like copious cold or in menstruation.
o The patient is better by warmth and worse by cold o Better open air.
application.
 DISTINCqISHING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o When reading, disappear. Images moving CICUTA 2OO o Severe burning. Soreness of the eyes. MERC COR 30,
away, coming nearer, wavering. 1
o o Lids oedematous, red, excoriated.
o Squint.
o Acrid discharge.
o Spasm in the eyes. Result of injuries.
o Burning with ulceration of margins of lidS. SULPHUR 2OO
o Night blindness. PHYSOSTIGMA 30
o Chronic ophthalmia.
o PuPils cohtracted.
o Cornea hurts like ground glass.
o lncreasing myopia.
o Black floaters.
o Paresis of accommodation.
o Unclean habits.
o Paralysis of eye foliowing diphtheria.
o Glaucoma.
o Photophobla. ant i
DISTINGUIS HING SYIT1PTOIV1S

listers o Canthl raw and flssured,

o lnner canthi swollen and red,
ANTIM CRUD
ARG NI'I2OO
2OO

I
DISTINGUISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Soreness of canthi. lntense itching and ZINCUM MET 2OO
o Little blisters on cornea. EOPHRASIA 2OO inflammation.
o Excoriating discharge of water.

rni o Worse inner canthus.

o Burning, smarting eyes with bland discharge. ALLIUM CEPA

POTENCY
2OO
Cataract
o Eyelids burning.
With advancing years, the crystal clear lens of the eye gets clouded. This
o Nasal discharge, if any, is acrid. clouding or misting of the lens reduces the amount of light and distorts the
o Sensitive to light. rays of light which enter the eye for proper sight. Surgery is advisable if the
o Befter open air. medicines indicated below do not help in the early stages.
a Burnlng in the eyes with acrid lachrymation. ARSENIC ALB 2OO DISTING0ISHING SYIT1PTOMS IVIEDICINE AND
o Lids red, ulcerated and granulated. o Foggfy vision. CALCAREA CARB 2OO
o Swelllng around eyes. o Chronic dilataUon of pupils.
o Intense photophobia. Restlessness. o Spots and ulcers on cornea.
o Better warm application. o Watering eyes.
o Midnight aggravation. o Worse in open air, in the morning
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DISTINGUISHING SYIY1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o ln early stages, one dose of 1000 Potency every CAUSTICU/VI lOOO o Restless, apathetic look.
week, o Flickering of various colours. Sees counUess stars. CYCI.AMEN 30
o Severe myopia. o Disturbance associated with gastric problems.
o Opacity of cornea. Soft cataract. Vision gets hary. NAPTHALENE 30 o Vision dim, worse on waking uP'
o Cataract accompanied by photophobia. PHOSPHORUS 2OO o Worse open air, evenings'
o Misty veil over eyes. o Objects appear green and Yellow' DIGITALIS 30
o Black spots before eyes and aPPearance of printed o Detachment of retina.
letters as red. o Black floaters.
o A green halo ls seen around candle'light. MERC COR 30
a lris muddy in colour. Neither conEacts nor dilates' a
a One dose every week in the morning. No other SULPHOR 2OO
o Lids oedematous, red, excoriaUng. Seyere burnlng.
medicine that day. ConUnue the indicated medicines
on other days. o Sees green halo around candleJighL Letters aPPear PHOSPHORUS 2OO
red,
o Black floaters.
alazio o Thrombosis in retinal vessels'
o Pain in orbital bones.
Swolten pockets on the eyelids looking more like styes. But these do not

o rli
form on the edge of the lid.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Chalazion. Fatty deposits under the skin of eyelids
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

STAPHYSACRIA 2OO
ess
forming heads on the outside. An inherited problem in which the affected Person is unable to
o Repeated, recurring styes. distinguish certain colours, most commonly red and green'
For medicines, ptease refer 'BLINDNESS' above'

or
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Dirty yellow colour of the white of the eyes. ln liver
problems; in jaundice.
MEDICINE
CHEUDONIUM 30
POTENCY
o ct tis
o Neurotic pain over right eye,
a Conjunctiva yellow in jaundice. CHIONANTHUS 30
o Liver enlarged. Spleen enlarged.
o Jaundice with diabetes mellitus. Bile and
sugar in urine. the eyelids cannot be oPened.

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DISTINGUISHING SYTVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIV1S TY1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Oedematous conjunctivitis. Eyes swollen. Lids red. APIS 1000, i0000
. Acute, shooting pain. HEPAR SULPH 2OO

Piercing, stinging pain. Hot water ilowing. o Eyelids red, cornea ulcerated.Sensitive to touch and
air.
o Chronic granular lids.
o SuPPurating ulcers.
o Better on cold application.
a lnflammation with ulcers on the cornea. SILICEA 2OO
o Acute, granular, swollen. Canthi blood-red, swollen. ARC NIT 2OO
o SuPpuration.
o Profuse, purulent discharge.
o Either a thin copious discharge or blood-tinged,
o Ophthalmia.
thick, yellow pus wlth ulceration.
o Chronic ulceration of the margins of the eyelids.
o Foreign matter in the eye.
a Conjunctiva red, dry, burning. BELIIDONNA 2OO
o lntense photophobia,
o Sudden onset.
o The most inveterate and chronic ccaes,
o Eyelids swollen. Eyes protrudlng, burning, fiery.
An injury to tlre eye can be caused by a speck of sand or by any foreign
o Orbital neuralgia. Intense pain. matter. Try [o remove it with the soft touch of a pointed. cloth' lf a chemical
o lntense photophobia. gets into tlh" wash out with flowing water at the earliest'
"yu,
o Worse on movement of the eyes, from light.
a Conjunctivitis catarrhal. Acrid discharge from eyes
all the time. Bland discharge from nose.
EUPHRASTA 2OO
affyocystitis
o Sticl<y mucus on the cornea, removed by winking. A minor inflammation and infection of the tear duct. Partial or comPlete
o Blisters on the cornea. blockage of the duct results in too much watering of the eyes' There is
o Pressure in the eyes. rednesi, pain and swelling near the tear duct. Later pus or mucus is
discharged.
a Conjunctivitis purulent. Copious discharge. HEPAR SULPH 2OO
For medicines, please refer'DISCHARCE' below,
o Eyes and lids red and inflamed.
o Sensitive to touch and air.
o ShooUng pain in upper bones of orbis.
o Ulcers on cornea.
ay lind ess
o lritis. Pus inside. Defective vision in bright light.
For medicines, please refer to 'BLINDNESS' above

or eal ers etac e eti a

This pro a sudden,
An injury or viral infection can cause ulcers on the cornea, the front of
painless loss innermost
the eye., These ulcers are very painful. There is stabbing pain.
vt)
layer of the eyeball known as the retina, there may be a puncture through AND POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE
which the fluid enters and causes its detachment f rom the next or the
a
middle layer known as the choroid. o Chronic cases,
o Yellowish, purulent mucus flowing through nose
DISTINCUISHINC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY inwards, into the throaL Frequently tinged with
o Inflammation and opacity in the retina. A curtain blood.
AURUM MET 2OO
across the field of vision. o Thick, yellow. DULCAMARA 2OO
o Upper half of vision curtained. Lower half clear, o Granulated lids.
o Yellow crescent-shaped bodies floating obliquely o Every cold settles in the eyes.
upward in the fleld of vision. Occasional showers of o From exposure to damp cold weather'
light, star-like bodies in upper dark section.
a Acrid discharge from the eyes and bland discharge EOPHRASIA 2OO
o Detachment due to injury. ARNICA lOOO from the nose. The eyes water all the time. r'
a Sudden dimness of vision. Detachment caused by AELSEMIUM 2OO o Burning and swelling of the lids.
a

injury or myopia,
o Catarrhal conjunctivitis.
o Double vislon.
o Profuse, burning. Purulent ophtlralmia' Swollen lids' MERC SOL 2OO
o Dim vision.
o lriUs.
o Black spots,
o lnflammaUon of cornea.
a Acrld dlscharge wlth severe photophobia. MERC COR 30

rsc ar
o
e
o Lids swollen, red, excoriated.
o Severe buining.
o Profuse, yellow, thick, bland. POLSATILI-\ 30
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Lids inflamed, glued together.
o Bland. Yet the eyes burn and smart. ALLIU/U CEPA 2OO
o Continuous watering because of swelling of SILICEA 2OO
o Profuse with copious, acrid coryza. lachrymal ducL Bothersome.
o Purulent. Abundant. ARG NIT 2OO -o Dislike of daylight. Sunlight dazzlss, causes sharp
o Canthi blood-red. pain in eyes. I

o Acute conjunctivitis. o Abscess in the eye for any reason.

o Ophthalmia. o May have to be used for months in chronic cases'
a Acrid with granulated red lids. Oedema around ARSENIC ALB 2OO

o le
eyes. Eyes burning. Lids ulcerated.
o ResUessness.
o Better warm application.
sio
o Yellow, thick and lumpy. Eyes inflamed. CALC SULPH 30 A defect in the muscles that co-ordinate the eye movements causes
o Cornea smoky. double vision. It is also known as

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 EYES

SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AIID POTENCY

. Double vision caused by myopia, by chill, by
congestive headaches. I
CELSEMIUM 2OO elas es
SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Sees double with both eyes, normal with one eye PLUMBUM MET 30
o Double vision. Squint. o Turned outwards. APIS 2OO
FIYOSCY/'JV1US 2OO
o Objects are seen with coloured border. a Turned inwards. BORAX 200
o Pupils dilated, shining, fixed. . Drooping eyelids. lntense photophobia. CONIUA4 2OO
o Loss of eyelashes. Marginal blepharitis. PETROLEUM 30
o Canthi fissured.

ro ion
ist la of
A turning out of the eyelid. It causes considerable discomfort and
inconvenience. Tears cannot be drained down the tear ducts into the nose.
Therefore, the eyes continue to water.
For medicines, please refer'EYEIASHES' below.
te acry al ct
An abnormality in the lachrymal duct,
DISTINGqISHING

cze a o In lachrymdl duct.

o Watering worse in open air and early in the
CALC CARB 2OO

DISTINGqISHING SYIVIPTOIY1S I{EDICINE AND POTENCY mornlng.

. Lachrymal fistula. Sensation as if trvind blowing FLOURIC ACID 2OO
through eyes.
. On the eyelids with fissures. The eyelids are red GRAPHITES 2OO
and swollen. o lnner canthi itching violentJy.
o Swelling in the bone above the nose and between
the eyes.

ntro io o Chronic cases.

Turning in of the eyelids. The eyes become sore and red. There is
lac,hrymation.
orei oyi te e
For medicines, please refer'EYEIASHES' below. A speck of dust can cause irritation and discomfort. The eye begins to
water. There is a smarting Pain.
Do not rub the eye. Try to remove the foreign body with a gentle touch
with the help of cotton wool,or the corner of a clean soft handkerchlef.
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 In any accident caused in factories, urgent medical help is required. So'
too,for a spray of a chemical into the eye. Filst-aid would consist of washing
the eye with running water or by dipping the head, with lids forcibly open,
into a bucket of water.
out
Painful inflammation of the joints spreading at times to the eyes'
DISTINCOISHING SYIVIPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY MEDICINE AND
DISTINCUISHINC SYMPTOMS
''
o To take care of the injury and the consequent pain ARNTCA 200, 1000 o Gouty problems of the eyes. Violent pain in the COLOSYNTHIS 2OO
and pus formation. Arnica 1000 should be eyeballs, preceding glaucoma.
administered at 24 hours intervals for a few days o Sharp pain. Better on Pressure.
after the acute stage is over,
. To look after injury, if any, to nerves of the eye.
Hypericum 200 should be administered 3 times a
day till the pain lasts.
HYPERICUM 2OO
ae orr ages MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
. Conjunctival haemorrhage into retina. Causing day BOTHROPS 30

Glauco a blindness.
a Retinal; non-infl ammatory. Sub-conjunctival CROTALUS 30
haemorrhages.
Progressive loss of vision with increased Pressure inside the eyeball.
o Ciliary neuralgia.
Elderly people are sometimes affected by this disease of the eye. Both
the acute and chronic types are serious. lf recovery does not come in o Sensitive to light.
the initial stages, the damage is irreversible. lt leads to blindness. The disease
is caused by a sudden blockage of the area at the side of the iris of the eye.
The pressure inside the eye increases severely. There is acute pain, blurring
of the vision and visual disturbance. severe pain causes vomiting. At night
nfla atio
the patient sees colourful halos around a light source' Localised redness, heat, swelling and pain. Result of injury, irritation or
infection.

MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS AND

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Glaucoma with iridescent vision. Rainbow-like halos OSMIUM 30 o Sudden, bright red inflammation on exposure to dry ACONITE NAP 30
around light. cold wind. Uds swollen.
o Creen halo around light. o Feeling of a foreign body in the eye.
o Violent supra-orbital and infra-orbital neuralgia. o Acute problem.
o Objects look red, often blue in the field of vision. PHOSPHORUS 2OO ,_. Suppurating inflammation of the eyes.
APIS 200, 1000
o Vision dim; momentary blindness as if from fainting. o Burning, stinging pain.
c
o General amelioration from rest. o Chronic conjunctivitis.
o Very useful remedy in Glaucoma. o Better on cold water application'

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 DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o
o Profuse purulent
supPuration.
discharge. I
NtT 200
ritis
o One of the flnest medicines available for lnflamed
eyes.
lnflammation of the iris.
a Sudden, violent inflammation in the optic nerve and A painful condition of the eye with redness and excessive flow of water,
BELIADONNA 2OO The patient does not like bright light. There is pain deep in the socket of the
in retina.
eye.
o Eyes red, fiery, protruding.
o lntense throbbing pain. DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOIVIS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Worse motion, lighl cold air exy'osure. c Pus in anterior chamber. Shooling pain. Eyes red, HEPAR SULPH 2OO
o Pus in-anterior chamber. HEPAR SOLPH 2OO inflamed.
o lritis. o Worse on touch.
o Purulent conjunctivitis. Copious discharge. Eyes and o Inflammation of the iris. MERC COR 30
lids red and inflamed. o lris muddy in colour.
o Piercing, shooting pain in upper orbits. o Virtually no pus.
o Sensitive to touch, to iir. o lris thick. Neither contracts nor dilates.
, o Of cornea (Keratitis). Effects of exposure to glare of MERC SOL 2OO o Iritis, ordinary or syphilitic.
fire, such as in a foundry.
o Pain, tearing, shooting, burning.
o Burning pain. Black floaters.
o Pain worse at night.
o Coplous, excoriating, burning flow.
a lnflammation of eyelids. PETROLEUM

tcig
2OO
o Marginal blepharitis.
o Canthi fissured.
o Of lids with thiclq profuse, green or yellow, bland PULSATILIA 30
discharge. DISTINCUISHING SYIVIPTOMS IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Chronic and recurrent inflammation of cgrnea. o Intolerable, of eyeballs. AMBROSIA 2OO
SYPHILINUM 2OO,
Succession of abscesses. once a day o Lachrymation, smarting, burning.
o Copious discharge.
o ln hay fever. With watery coryza, sneezing. wheezing
o Lids swollen. and coughing.
o lntense photophobia. o Severe in inner angles; in the canthi. Eyes sore, ZINCU/V1MET 2OO
o lntense pain at night inflamed.
o Worse at night in summer. o ltching and soreness of the eyelids.
. Of inner canthi with severe itching. Excoriating zlNcu/v\ MET 200
discharge,

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 DISTINGUIS HING SYMPTOIVIS
paci o Throbbing pain, dgep in the eyes, on llrlg down.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
BELIADONNA 2OO
Sudden. Violent.
DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Pupil dilated and protruding.
o Of cornea. Night blindness. o Conjunctiva red, dry, burning. Eyes staring, brilli4nt.
CAD SULPH 30
o Cataract, Chronic dilatation of the pupils. Fogfi Lids swollen.
CALC CARB 2OO
vision. o In the right eye, the right cheek or in the right ear. CHELIDONIU/VI30
O Watering. Duct closed on exposure to cold, o Excessive lachrlrmation preceded by pain in the
o Fistula in lachnTmal duct. liver,
o SpoS and ulcers on cornea. o Jaundiced state.
o Worse in open air, in the morning. o Pressure relieves.
o Soft cataract. Detachment of retina. o lntense pain in the eye-ball, Deep-seated. Shooting
NAPHTHALINE 30 crMLcrFocA 200
pain from the eyes to the top of the head.
Also see 'CATARACT' and 'DETACHED RETINA'.above.
o Dislike of artlflclal ltght.
o Better warmth,

ptal ia o Worse morning, cold, menstrutiting.

o Pain froT lachrynal duct around the eye to the
temple. From the inner canthi, across the brows to
CINNABARIS 30
Severe inflammation of the eye. the ears.
medicines, please refer'INFLAiIrv\ATION' above, ,RED'and o Ciliary neuralgia.
^.. Igt
'SWELLINC'below in this chapter. o Severe shooting pain in the bones of the orbit.
o Redness of the whole eye.
o Cranulated lids.
ain o Orbital neuralgia with constriction and twitching of
muscles.
CELSEMIUM 2OO
I
DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS o Onset of influenza.
MEDICINE AND POTEN CY
o Piercing pain. Burning. Stinging, o Detached retina.
APIS 1000, 10000
o Chronic granular lids. o Piercing pain in upper bones of the orbits. purulent HEPAR SULPH 2OO
o Trachoma. conjunctivitis.
o Extremely effective medicine. o Eyelids red. Sensitive to touch and air.

o Bruised, sore after close work. oTrachoma witfr discharge of pus.

ARNICA 2OO
o Tired, weary after sight-seeing, after
o Supra-orbital neuralgia. Pain deep in the orbits. I(ALI BI2OO
a movie. Infected sinus.
o As a result of injury to the eye. a
o Supra-orbital pain with aching in testicles. LYCOPOS VIRG 30
Q6
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EYES

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOT1S IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOIS HING SYMPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Extreme photophobia. Upper half of objects AURUM
o Severe aching pain beyond the eygballs. The eyes MERC COR 30 invisible.
being forced ouL
o Striking pain inwards.
o iorrosive,thin discharge,
o Detachment of retina.
o lris muddy. Neither contracts, nor dilates. Red, BELLADONNA 2OO
o lntense.
swollen, inflamed, excoriated, burning iriUs.
o Violent red, dry conjunctiva. Protiuding eyes.
o Chronic trachoma.
o lntense pain.
o Pain in the eyes when looking down. NAT MUR 2OO
o Disllke of artificial light. CIMICIFUCA 2OO
o Headache in school children.
.i!
o ln anaemic persons.
a Reflex neuralgia of the eyes on account of PI-\NTACO 30 e
toothache or inflammation of the middle ear.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE POTENCY
Eyeball tender to touch.
a Lids red and swollen. From exposure to dry cold ACONITE
a Eye strain following minute work. Followed by RUTA 2OO
alr.
headache. ln students, teachers, tailors etc.
o Eyes.weary and aching. o Acute trachoma.
o lnner angles, canthi red. AGARICUS 2OO
o Burning ln eyeball.
a Pain on turning the eyes. The eyes feel too large for o Canthi red, raw and fissured. ANTIM CRUD 2OO
SPIGELIA 2OO
their sockets. Pain severe, extends deep into the o Chronic redness.
sockets. ARC NIT 2OO
o Inner canthi, swollen and red.
o Eyes water.
o Purulent ophthalmia. Copious flow of water.
o Ciliary neuralgia. Stabbing, throbbing pain.
o Eyelids red. Swelling around eyes.' ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Pain covers tempte, rygo-t, cheek, jaws, teeth.
"y", o Burning in eyes.
. o Worse on motion.
o Acrid discharge.
o Cranulated lids.

otop o ia Abnormal visual intolerance to light.

o Restlessness.
o Conjunctiva red, dry, burning. Eyelids swollen. Eyes
protruding.
BELIIDONNA 2OO

SYI4PTOI4S CY
o Sudden violent redness.
a Sensitive to lighu The eyes burn, smart, ALLIUM CEPA 2OO
o Worse on movement of the eye; from light.
o Bland discharge. o Red spots afloat in the field of vision with acute or DUBOISIA 30
o Intense. Burning sensation. Swelling. ARS ALB 2OO chronic conjunctivitis.
o Restlessness. o Eyelids red and swollen. CRAPHITES 2OO
qt
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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Eczema on the eyelids, o Chronic granular lids. APIS 200, 1000
o Fissured lids. o Eyes swollen, puffy, watering.
o Lids swollen, red, excoriating. Severe burning and MERC COR 30
soreness of eyes.
o Chronic trachoma. q int
in sarou
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
te yes
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
A serious problem of the eye. The sufferer sees two images in place of
one. The eyes, particularly in babies, appear to focus in different directions.

DISTINGUIS HING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Blue rings around eyes. ABROTANUM 30 o Pupils dilated; squinted. Eyes staring. CICUTA 2OO
o Dull looking eyes. o Objects recede, approach, seem double.
a Dark rings around eyes. ACETIC ACID 30 o Periodic squint. Spasmodic.
o Sunken eyes. Profound anaemia. o After an injury.
a Blue rings around eyes in anaemia. Face pale, CHINA 2OO . The most useful remedy for a squint. Disturbed GELSEJV1IUM 2OO
sallow. muscular functioning of the eye.
o Debility due to excessive dlscharge of liquid from o Corrects blurring and discomfort experienced even
body, after prescription and use of accurate lehses.
o Blue rlngs around the eyes. PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
o Glasgy appearance.
o Eyeballs as if forcibly pressed together and into the tare
head.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND
o Eyes fixed. Staring. Sunken. Clistening. Turned CUP MET 2OO

etina etac e upwards. Crossed. Quick rolling of eyeballs.

o ln epileptic attacks. I

Please see 'DETACHED RETINA'above

and tyes
Formation of pus in a gland of the eyelid.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S T1EDICINE AND POTENCY
D CUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Acute feeling of sand in the eyes. ACONITE 30
o Lids swollen, dry, hot and red on exposure to cold . With swollen eyelids, APIS 2OO
at r. o Near internal canthi. LYCOPODIUM 2OO
DISTING(ISHING SYMPTOMS
a First medicine. Mostly a sure cure.
o Recurring styes.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
PULSATILIA 30,
STAPHYSAGRIA 2OO
2OO ear ct loc e
When eyes are watering continuously; one of the majbr reasons can be a
o Chalazion.
blockng of the tear duct.
o Td prevqnt tecurrence.
DISTINGOISHING MEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY

o ctival . Copious flow with intolerable itching of the eyelids. AMBROSIA 30

ae orr a e
o Excoriating discharge from the eyes. Non-stop.
o Burning and swelling of the eyelids.
. lnflamed lids, glued together. Bland, yellow, thick
EUPHRASIA 2OO

PULSATILI-\ 30
Haemorrhage below the white conjunctiva of the eye. It is not a serious discharge.
,problem. The affected portion becomes red. By and large, there is no pain.
o Tear ducts blocked.
For medicines, please refer'I-iAE/VIORRHAG ES' above.

ellin ( ee a) raco a
A serious disease of the eye, spread by contaminated hands or towels.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY The eyes are swollen and inflamed. Discharge of pus. There is acute
o Lids swollen, red. Conjunctiva bright red and puffy. APIS 1000, 10000 photophobia.
o Suppurated inflammation of the eyes. For medicines, please refer to 'PAIN' and 'RED' above according to the
predominating symptoms.
o Stinging pain.
However, APIS 1000 gives early relief.
o Clironic granular lids.
o Acute granular conjtnctivitis witli great swelling.
(Less than Apis ).
a fuound eyes witi burning in eyes and acrid flow of
teaE.'
ARG NIT 2OO

ARSENIC ALB 2OO

o

tci
o Uds ulcerated, granulated and red.
o Of eyelids, eyeballs. AGARICUS 2OO
o Swelling of llds ln catarrhal conjuncUviUs. EUPHRASIA 2OO
a Eyelids swollen and red, fissured. GRAPHITES 2OO
o Swelling over upper lid, like little bags. KALI CARB
once a day.
2OO, lcers
o Swelling of the bone between the eyebrows.
SYIV1PTOTVIS IY1EDICINE AND
o Eyelids feel stitched together in the morning:
o Ulceration of eyelids. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
a Eyelids swollen, red, with severe burning pain in the MERC COR 30
eyes. o On cornea. HEPAR SULPH 2OO
 I

I
I

air which enters the nose. The walls of the nasal

I

cavities secrete mucus. This mucus blocks any

I

foreign bodieg like bacteria or dust trying to enter I

the respiratory system. I

The nasal sinuses which are hollows in the I

bone and connect the nasal cavity with the skull I

quite often get infected. This infection is difficult to

I

clear. But homoeopathic remedies like Pulsatilla

and Kali Blchromicum perform this task
6 admlrably. Congested and blocked slnuses can
2 cause severe pain and lead to a discharge of
3 green mucus either outwards or into the throat.
There is swelling as well. All this is very
7 bothersome.
4
There are openings behind the nasal cavities
1 leading to the eustqchian tubes. There is a
connection with the middle ear at this point.
5
The nose plays a very important part in
activating our sense of smell, one of the earliest
senses developed in living beings. ln sinugitis, the
sense of smell is lost. It is revived when sinuses
have been cleared of the infection.
There is no way to avoid the common cold.
Everyone gets it. But once the symptoms are
l. Nasal cavity perceptible it is better to give ttre body rest, andto
2. Olfactory bulb provide for warm and moist inhalation. One should
3. Sensory epithelium take a lot of fluids, perferably fruit juices.
4. Olfactory nerve Homoeopathic remedies are the safest for treating
5. lnlet for air The nose is a part of the resPiratory system
along with'the mouth, nasal sinuses, nasoPharyrx, the common cold. Antibiotics do not.affect viruseS
6. Frontal sinuses which cause cold.lOn the other hand, these
7. Sphenoid sinus left and right bronchi and the lungs etc. The air
being breathed into the lungs Passes through the produce side effects such as loose motions,
8. Eustachian tube swelling of the lips and of the throat.
air passages and is filtered by them. The nose
The Nose and the Sense of Smell along with the throat traps infection and Prevents it, A cold can lead to bronchitis or an infection
The nasal cavity, lined with mucous membrane, is a tlrough not always,from reaching the lungs. The of the ear. These are comParatively more serious
narrow chamber going up high. Its floor is the roof of trapped infection leads to cold, running nose and conditions.
the mouth and iLs ceiling the brain case. In its roof are sore throat.
located olfactory bulbs and sensory epithelia. The
Do not use nose drops for clearing a blocked
inhaled air passes over the latter and activates the bulbs The nose forms the upper Part of the nose. Depending on the symptoms, Nux Vomica
to convey a sense of smell to the brain. The process of respiratory system. The two nasal cavities have a or Gelsemium or Pulsatilla would clear this
smell is not fully understood as yet. lining which provides moisture and warmth to the discomfort
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102
102
102
102 Rhinitis....... 106
102
103

Smell. 107
Dry Cold

Swelling... 108

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anes
DISTINCUISHING SYIVIPTOMS TY1EDICINE AND POTENCY SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Nose-bleed. Epistaxis. AMBROSIA o Of the nasal bones; of palate. AURU/VIMET 200

o Sneezing. Mother tincture l0 drops o Nose obstructed, painful, ulcerated and swollen.
in water during attack Fetid discharge.
every 15 minutes till a Of the nasal bones with swelllng and pain. MERC SOL 2OO
bleeding stops.
oAfter washing, after eating, AMM CARB 30
o Mucus with blood blown out from nose.
o Persistent nose-bleed. CAMPHORA
Mother tincture to smell.
atarr
l0 drops on sugar dose
every 15 minutes till lnflammation of a mucous membrane with excessive discharge. lt usually
bleeding stops. refers to inflammation in and discharge from nose, sinuses or air passages
in the nose or the throat,
a Nose-bleed. Daily attacks. Face pale. Weak persons. CARBO VEG 2OO
The medicine should be chosen according to the symptoms present
o Dark, stringy and clotted bleeding. Strings of blood cRocos 30 such as inflammation of sinuses, type of discharge from nose, swelling in the
hanging. nose and the nature of pain experienced
a Small haemorrhage in chronic catarrh or coryza. PHOSPHORUS 2OO For medicines please refer the respective symPtoms in this chapter'
Handkerchief always tainted with blood.
o Bleeding polyps.

ro ic
o Hard crusts in nosp, bleeding on loosening. SILICEA 2OO
o Nasal bones sensitive. ol
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY

a Nasal catarrh. Discharge from anterior as well as i\RS IOD 30

urning posterior nares.
o Discharge sometimes thin; at other times thick and
DISTINGUISH SYMPTOMS AND POTENCY yellow.
oAcute burning coryza. Copious flow excoriates lips ARS ALB 2OO o Sndezing.
and wings of nose. Old lingering cases of nasal catarrh. CALCAREA CARB 30
o lncessant sneezing. o Large, black and blood-stained lumps blown out in
o Comforted by hot application. the morning,
o Worse by cold. o Daytime discharge thick, yellow, rusty.
 NOSE

DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS
a Nasal catarrh. Fetid odour. Creenish crusts. Foul-
smelling discharge ftom the noie.
IVIEDICINE

ELAPS COR 30
o Stuffed nose.
o Pain on swallowing, from nose to ear.
o Worse cold drinks, wet weather.
o Chronic inflammation of frontal sinuses. Sinusitis. KALI BI
o Acute pain. Pain in orbits of the eyes. Pain at the
root of the nose. Pain deep in bones.
o Thick, ropy, greenish discharge inwards' Does not
come out. Can never clear throat'
o Nose blocked.
o Smell lost.
o Vlolent sneczlng.
o Worse ln the mornjng, ln hot weather.
AND POTENCY
Coool
Viral infection which covers the whole of the upper respiratory tract. Not
only is the lining of the nose inflamed and swollen, but also there is
inflimmation oi the throat, the sinuses bnd the larynx. The patient feels
weak, has a dry cough, and a sensation of ticlding in the palate, the gums
2OO and the nose. At Umes there is congestion in the head. There is difficulty in
breathing.
For medicines please refer to the respective symPtoms in this chapter.
The predominant symptoms should decide the medicine.
isc ar e
DISTINGUISHINO E AND

LYCOPODIUM 2OO o Extremely acrid, copious, watery. Drips like a tap. ALLIUM CEPA 2OO
o Dry catarrh. Nose fully blocked. No flow.
o Has to breathe through mouth. o Violent sneezing.

a Catarrh with small haemorrhages. PHOSPHORUS 2OO o Eyes watering profusely.

o Lachrymation with intolerable itching of eyelids. A/VIBROSIA 30
o Old cold. Yellow, green, bland mucus; fetid. Mucus PULSATILLA 30, 2OO
coming out easilY. o Hay fever.
o Smell lost. o Sudden, violent aftack of cold. .

o Nostrils blocked. o Sneezing.

o Sinusitis. o Nose stuffed at times.
o Thirstlessness. o Trachea, bronchial tubes irritated.
o Worse in warmth. o With or without asthmatic attacks.
o Terrible cold.
o Cold with inflammation. Postnasal catarrh. Must be SEPIA 2OO o Excoriating, thin, watery. Burning. Nose blocked. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
hawked through mouth. Bleeding.
o Thick, greenish, bland discharge with thick plugs o Hay fever.
and crusts.
o Restlessness.
. Cold which fails to yield. Sputum full of mucus SILICEA 2OO
which is offensive, thick, yellow and lumpy. o Better from heat, from warm drinks.
o Violent cough when lying down. o Worse wet weather, from cold drinks.
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Chronic nasal catarrh, that is, inflammation of ARSENIC IOD 30 a Yellow, green mucus, bland, abundant in.the PULSATILIJ 30, 2OO
mucous membrane with free discharge, from morning. Coming ouL
posterior and anterior nares. Profuse, thick, yellow o Loss of smell.
with sneezing
o Nostrils blocked.
o Ulceration in the nose.
o Large, green, fetid scabs in the nose'
o The corrosive discharge excoriates membranes a,
o Bad smell of old catarrh.
from which it flows and on which it travels.
o Persistent and irritating discharge. o Chronic, old corlza.
o Sneezing. . Thick, greenish discharge. Thick plugs and crust SEPIA 2OO
blown out in the morning.
o Fetid. Full of pus, blood. ln caries of nasal bones. AURUM MET 2OO o Yellow saddle on skin aiross the nose. I
o Pain deep in the nose, a Bland, post-nasal. Chronic. SPICELIA 2OO
o lnflammation. e Chronic. With small haemorrhages. Handkerchief pH6spHonus 2oo
o Terribly foul smell. always full of blood.
o Worac at nlght^
o Thlck, ycllow mucur wlth rwclllng of upper lip and
nole,
o Yellowish secretlons; full of pus, tlnged with blood,
from posterior nares.
BARYTA CARB 2OO

CALC SULPH 30
ryol SYMPTOMS NE AND POTENCY

o Thick, ropy, greenish or yellow discharge inwards. KALI BI 2OO o Dry, stuffed coryza, acute or chronic' Has to breathe AMMONIUM CARB 30
Fetid smell. through mouth. Cannot breathe through nose.
o Mucus very difficult to take out. o Sensitive to cold air.
o Sinusitis pain. ,: o Chronic dry catarrh of the nose. Nose fully closed. LYCOPODIUM 2OO
o Tough elastic plugs from nose. o FanJike motion of alae nasi which is a cartilaginotts
o Loss of smell. flap on the outer side of either nostril.
I
o Nasal membrane dry. No discharge but needs to STICTA 30
o Chronic cold.
blow constantly.
a Yellow or green, acrid and profuse. Too thick to run MERC SOL 2OO o Pain in frontal sinuses. Hear,y pain and pressure in
down the lips. At times fluent. At times blood the forehead, in roots of the nose'
comes. o Relieved on discharge of mucus'
o Nasal bones affected. .Q Chronic dry catarrh, that is, inflammation of the SULPHUR 2OO
o Violent, fluent, changing to stoPPage of nose. NAT MOR 2OO mucous membrane. Dry scabs.
o Loss of smell and taste. o Bleeding readily on scratching.
o Cold commences with sneezing. o PolyPs and adenoids.
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DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOIVIS MEDI CINE AND POTENCY

$ o Of the nose; sore, crusty, scurfy. ANTIM CRUD 2OO o Stinging in red, swollen nose. APIS 2OO
a Deep in ulcerated, swollen and obstructed nose. ln AURU]V1MET 2OO
caries of nasal bones. Foul pus.

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o ln body, in head because of cold.
o Cold with sneezing, bursting headache, coryza,
breaking bones.
o Influenza.
EUPAT PERF 2OO

o EveU cold settles in the eyes. DULCA/V1ARA 2OO

o Worse in damp cold weather. a lnfluenza. Muscular soreness. Pain in occiput, in CELSEMIUM 2OO
shoulders. Chill up the spine. Sneezing.
o Feeling of a band around head.

tcig
, o Acute running nose.
o Face hot, besotted, looks stupefied.
o ltching, tickling in soft palate,in nasopharynx.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o High temperature.
o Of nose at all times. Picks till bleeds. Wants to rub it CINA 2OO ln all influenza cases besides Gelsemium or Bryonia
and pick it. Worms in the abdomen. or Arsenic Alb, as indicated, administer one dose of
o The child grits his teeth in sleep, jerks, coughs and lnfluenzim 200 once daily till adverse symPtoms
.ft have disappeared.
chokes. Stretches out his feet spasmodically.
. With itching in soft palate, in the throat, in CELSE/vlluM 200
nasopharynx. Most uncomfortable. a Sinusitis. t(ALl Bt 200
o Onset of severe cold. Of influenza, o Pressure at the root of the nose.
o Body pain. o Pain ln bones above the eyes.
o Pain on stooping, bending head downwaids.
o Perforation of the septum. Ulcerated ieptum.
,Y
ose lee ( istaxis)
o Ropy, green mucus inwards.
. With swelling of the nasal bones; caries.'
o Very thick, yellow mucus outwards.
MERC SOL 2OO

Blood from the nose for any reason. o With heavy pressure at the root of the nose in dry STICTA 30
For medicines, please see under'BLEEDINC' above. cold. Relieved by beginning of discharge
fo
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A groMh or mass protruding from the mucous membranes o[ the nose. An inflammation of the nasal lining which blocks the nose,which runs or
feels stuffy. At times the mucus drips into the throat. Acute rhinitis is called
DISTINGOISHINC S IvIEDICINE AN common cold.
a With foul smell, Caries, Ulcerated nostrils. CADMIUM SULPH 30 The medicines are discussed under various symPtoms'
o With swelling at the root of the nose. CALC CARB 30
o Nostrils sore, ulcerated. Foul odour.
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o With acute coryza, body pain, fever and sneezing.
o Bleeding easily,
o Chronic catarrh.
CELSEMIUM
PHOSPHORUS 2OO
2OO

et
DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOMS
erforate
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Full of mucus. Large, irregular clinkers discharged TEUCRIUM MARUM 30
in chronic catarrh. Dry powder for local o Creen, roPy mucus inwards. KALI BI 2OO

o Nostrils blocked. Crawling sensation in them. application. o Severe pain in bones.

o Breath foul. o Fetid smell.
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o Perforated septum. Putrld smell' Old sinusitis. KALIIODTDE 30

a
o FeUd discharge with perforated septum. MERC COR 30

ost asal rip in sitis c te or ro ic

ln chronic sinusitis or in allergic rhinitis there is a sensation of dripping
of mucus in the back of the throat. Early morning there is a scratchy feeling sinuses are cavities in the bones leadinglfrom the skult to the nose. An
in the throat. The patient wants to clear the throat repeatedly but is not able infection of sinuses can be very painful. lt oicurs by itself or after a cold has
to do so. The mucus is green, thick and ropy. become chronic.

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o This is the best remedy available for doing away KALI BI 2OO
with ropy, thick and greenish-yellow post-nasal drip.
Mucus very difficult to take out.
o Chronic sinusitis. The indicated medicines should be used for a week or more till the
AJso please see 'CHRONIC COLD'above. sinusitis clears.
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a lnfected sinus with pus formation.
I
a Chronic frontal sinusitis. ,
lnflamed sinuses. pain in
HEPAR SULPH 2OO
KALI BI 2OO
neezi
the orbttal bones of tt" .v.. unJ"'iii
llt no3e.
,""i"r,r," An irritation of the nasal passages causes sneezing. The process,is
o Gr9e1, ropy mucus lnwards. Involuntary.
Very difflcult to take
particularly in the morning fi;..,
our,padent.is tryins to ctear trts itrio;i;ii
- DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
on wakinj .rp.-
o Worse stooping, lying down oAcutelattack on exposure to dry cold air. ACONITE 30
or coughing.
a Nasal catarrh involving frontal-sinuses. o Without relief. Excoriating discharge,
Nose stufff, KALI IODIDE 30 ARSENIC ALB 2OO
dry; no discharge.
o Burning.
o Perforated septum. putrid
smell. o Nose blocked.
o At times cool, green,
bland, non-lrritating discharge. o ResUessness.
a Bland, green mucus coming
out. PULSATILII30 o Acute coryaa with body pain, fever.
o Chronic sinus problem. GELSEMIUM 2OO
o lnfluenza.
o Old cold.
o Congestion in occiput, in head.
o Smell lost.
o Chill up the spine, in the shoulders.
o Mucus abundant in the
morning. O Cold starts with sneezing. Excellent remedy NAT MUR 2OO
o Violent, fluent running coryza.
o Loss of smell and taste.
o Nose gets stuffed in between.
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MEDICINE AND POTENCY
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DISTINGOISHING SYTV1PTOMS
les
o Very acute. MEDICINE AND
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o Debility resulting from influenza.
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. Lost; in old colds. ginusitis. Nose stuffed. o Snuffles of children.

KALI BI 2OO o Nose completely obstructed. Must breathe through ARUM TRIPH 30
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o Stringy, green mucirs flowing
into the throat. Very mouth.
difficult to take out.
. o Picking of the nose until it bleeds.
Diminished; in old colds, Nose
blocked. PULSATILII30 o Ulceration of the nose.
o Creen, bland, thick mucus
I outwards.
o Blood-streaked coryza.

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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOISHINC SYMPTOMS
MERC SOL 2OO
a Stuffedon exposure when there is cold rain. DULCAMARA 2OO o With pain and caries of nasal bones' Cr6enish' fetid
discharge.
o Sore throat.
o Deep-acting remedY.
o Stuffy cold. No discharge. Will start secretions and HEPAR SULPH 2OO
drainage.
o Nose gets stuffed on every exPosure to cold,
o Old cheese smell.
ecy to ata ol
a Stuffed nose wlth severe slnus pain deep in bones, KALI BI 2OO
Paln in the orbits above the eyes and at the root of
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the nose.
a To catch cold in the throat' Every cold settles in the
ALUMEN 30
o Ropy, green mucus inwards. Difficult to take out.
o Loss of smell.
tr'iJ ana makes it bad. Tonsils get enlarged and
hardened.
o Long-term remedy.
o Stuffed dry nose. Snuffles after exposure to cold air NOX VOM 2OO
CALC CARB 2OO
o Nose stuffed at night. o To catch cold at every change in weather'
o For children with snuffles; can hardly breathe.
o Very effective remedy.
NIT ACID 2OO
a StopPage of nostrils with loss of smell. PULSATILI-\ 3O o Ever catching cold' One cold over, another begins'
o Old bad cold, o Nasal catarrh with offensive smell'
o Creen mucus flowing out. o Splinter pain in the nose.
o Remarkably effective medicine, o Discharge yellow'
o Long-term remedy. o Obstructed, stuffed nose at night'
o Green crusB blown out every morning'
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY cold' From a bath' From SULPHUR 2OO
-o SuscePtibility to catch From
. APIS 2OO overeating. ln a cold room. From exertion'
With stinging pain. Nose red.
change of weather'
a Nose ulcerated, painful and swollen. Obstructed. AURUM MET 30 a
._,o Nose runs.
o ln caries of nasal bones. o ln chronic cases, one dose'early morning' once a
o Of nose and upper lip with discharge of thick, BARYTA CARB 2OO *""k. considerably reduces the tendency to catch
yellow mucus. I cold or to throat becoming sore Use for three
o Polyps swelling at the root of the hose. CALC CARB 30 months.
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II1EDICINE AND POTENCY
q; o W_ith annoying itching in nostrils
and palate. ARONDO 2OO
Dneeztng.
o ltching in conjunctiva.
o Burning everywhere.
o Violent onset of cold.
o With smarting in the nose. As
from cobwebs. BROMUM 30
o Running cold.
o Right nostril blocked.

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What a
moment, what a doubt!
All my nose is i.nsi.de out,
All my thrilling, tickling caustic,
Pg ramid rhtnocero sti.c
Wants to sneeze and cannot d.o it!

Anonymous

The two functions performed
by the human ear are: a) hearing;
b) maintenance of equilibrium. A
disturbance of the first function can
lead to a partial or total loss of
hearing and of the second one to
dizziness.
The visible outer ear consists of
a flap known as the pinna and the
outer ear canal. These parts collect
and regulate into a funnel the
sound waves from any source.
Then there is the middle ear which
receives the sound waves and
transmits them on to the inner ear.
The'middle ear consisLs of the ear
drum, hammer, anvil, stirrup and
the eustachian tube. The sound
waves first meet the ear drum,also
known as the tympanic membrane.
8
9 the brain. The transformation takes
5 The vibrations have to Pass
2
4
The eustachian tube is a link
l. Pinna between the middle ear and the
2. Ear canal (exemal ear) nasopharynx lying behlnd the nasal
cavity. This tube helps in the
3. Hammer-
4. Anvil J{miaate earbones)
I
regulation of air pressure within the
middle ear. lt is a very important
), btrrup --r I
function and any disturbance of
6. Ear-drum (tympanic membrane)
this function leads to acute
7. Cochlea (intemal ear or labyrinth) discomfort.
8. Semicircular canals The hammer, anvil and stirrup
9. Auditory nerve are three small bones connected
10. Tympanic cavity with each other. Their names have
11. Eustachian tube been given looking to their shape,
ltn
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The inner ear consists of the
cochlea and labyrinth. The cochlea
which looks like a shell,converts
the sound waves into nerye
impulses for transmission to the
brain. The balancing mechanism of
the body is also contained in the
inner ear.
Sound waves Produced bY
bodies moving in the air are
gathered by the outer ear and are
transmitted as indicated above to
place in a very comPlicated fashion.
through the fluid contained in the
cochlea. The imPulses created in
the fluid are converted into nerve
impulses by tiny hair which line the
cochlea. The auditory nerve
conveys these nerve imPulses to
the brain.
The labyrinth in the inner ear
performs the important function
of monitoring the movements of
our head and bodY so that we can
keep our balance. AnY movement
of the head has to tallY with the
information gathered through the
eye and the messages sent through
the muscles and limbs of the bodY'
lf these various messages are not
co-ordinated by the brain, we
experience giddiness or vertigo.
The wax Produced in the ears
is meant to keeP them free of
infection. The process of removal
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of wax is virtuallY automatic and
-
one should not make an effort to
remove the wax. Tty,ng to keeP the
ears clean with a finger or a cotton
swab is a bad habit' lt can cause
iniurv to the skin in the ear and
telaio irritation and itching'
noise from whatever source is a
tilr"u1to the effective functioning of
the ear. ln the long run it causes
irreversible damage.
Persistent earache can come
from infection. This must be looked
after as earlY as Possible' An ear
infection ought to be taken
seriouslY because it can cause
damage to the other Parts of the
body.
With old age there is alwaYs
soryre degree of loss of hearing'
FaCtory rJorkers or members of
music grouPs or others who are
constantlY exPosed to loud noise
also run ihe risk of loss in the
sensation of hearing. AnY sound -
aiove 100 decibelJis a source of
can
Paln to the listener and
damage the structure of the ear in
the long run. lt can cause deafness
temporarilY or even permanentlY,
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Dryness 112
Otitis Externa 116
Ear-Ache lPain lOtable 113
otitis 116

Eczema 11,4
116

Menlere's 115

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Partial or total loss of hearing. some people are born deaf and others DISTINGOIS SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AI'ID
experience deafness be-cause of age. sometimes, one experiences temporary . Burning, thin, excoriating and offensive. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
deafness on account of certain ear problems
o lnside skin raw, burning.
Deafness at times runs in the family.
o Spasmodic pain.
The speech of a deEf child does not develop partially or fully.
o Roaring noise in ears.
o Of mucus. CALCAREA CARB 2OO
DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOIqS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Clands enlarged. Bleeding polyps. Pulsating pain.
o From working in water. CALCAREA CARB Something pressing out.
2OO
o Pus and mucus coming out with pain and swelling o Cracking, throbbing in the ears.
in the ear.
o Better lying on painful side; in dry weather.
o With eczema; CALENDUII o Worse cold weather; air.
o Worse in damp surroundings. Mother. tincture for local
o Of fetid puj. Pustules in auditory canal. HEPAR SULPH 2OO
application
o With roaring noise, tinkling sounds. Humming noise. o Hardness of hearing. Throbbing in ears.
CAUSTICUM 2OO
o With inner ear dry, o Better wrapping head up, warmth.
GRAPHITES 2OO
o Fissures in the ears. o Worse from dry cold wind; lying on painful slde.
o Hissing in the ears. o Thick, bland, green, offensive with pain. Chronic PULSATILIA 30
catarrhal discharge.
o Booming of guns in the ear.
o Diminished hearing quality.
o Hears better in noise.
o Red swelling in external ear.
o With fetid pus in ears. HEPAR SULPH 2OO o Old, chronic catarrh of the ear. SILICEA 2OO
o Whizzing, throbbing sounds.
o Offensive, thick, green, yellow discharge.
a Due to catarrh in eustachian tubes. Discharge of HYDRASTIS 30 I
o Roaring, hissing sounds.
PUS tn mucus.
o Roaring noises.

ry ess
o Due to obstruction of eustachian tubes. IODUM 30
o At an early stage. Due to chronic catarrhal KALI MUR 2OO
conditions. MEDICINE AND POTENCY
TINGUISHING SYMPTOIVIS
o Due to suppressed discharge or eczema. LOBELIA INFLATA 30 o Dryness of the inner ear. Fissures inside and CRAPHITES 2OO
. With otorrhoea. External ear red, swollen. PULSATILLA 30 oulside the ears.
o Acuteness of hearing diminished. o Hissing sounds.

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS AND POTENCY ''by
An injury to the ears can be caused an injury to the head or by a loud
o intense, cutting pain from exposure to
noise. This can be serious. The middle ear or the inner ear may be
dry cold wind. Child returns from playfield with
severe pain. damaged. The nerves of hearing too suffer damage.
a ShooUng pain in eustachian tube. An ear injury can result in deafness, pain in the ear or bleeding from the
ALLIUM CEPA 2OO
ear.
o Coryza ln eyes'and nose. Coplous dlscharge.
A doctor should be consulted at the earliest.
a With swelllng, External ear red, lnflamed, sore. APIS 2OO
o Clands around ears painful and swollen, BARYTA CARB 2OO DISTINGOISHING SYIVIPTOI{S IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
r Tearing pain in middle and external ear. BELIADONNA 1OOO,
Unbearable. 10000 o funica is the first medicine to be used for any injury ARNICA 2OO
o Hot. to the ear externally or internally, even if there is
o Pain causes delirium. bleeding. An injury to the ear can result from a
head injury with or without a fractured skull.
a lntolerable stitching @in. Soreness and heat driving CHAMOMILLA 2OO, lOOO
patient frantic. o funica would be effective if used even years after
the injury was suffered. Any consequential
o Pain with numbness.
problems would be taken care o[ bY
o Patient's temper, is foul. use of Arnica 1000 once a week.
O Tearing pain; sharp stitches in the left ear. Swelling. KALI BI 2OO
o Pain in bones above eyes. a Injury to the bone in the ear. RUTA 2OO

o Green, ropy mucus. o A bruise above the ear responds very well to this
o With sinusitis. medicine.
o With thick, yellow, corrosive discharge fro]n external MERC SOL 2OO
canal. Fetid otorrhoea. o A wound in the ear caused by a pointed article like LEDUM 2OO
a An excellent anti-septic medicine. lt acts more MYRISTICA 2OO a hair-clip or a match-stick in an effort to remove
powerfully than Hepar Sulph or Silicga. It hastens wax or to suppress itching.
formation and release of pus and reduces its
. dtrration. Specific foi inflammation of the middle
a When an injury in the ear results in severe pain and BELLADONNA 1OOO,
ear When pus formation has started.
o Ear dry; scaly meatus. where funica has not completely eliminated the 10000
MULLEIN OIL
earache caused by the injury.
o With toothache. PIINTACO 30
.
o Pain goes from ear to ear via head. Apply mother tincture . HEPAR SULPH 2OO
A wound in the ear supPurates resulting in
o Decaying teeth. locally. yellowish, green pus flowing out.
o Worse cold air contact.
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breathe out with force through thi ears with the mouth and nose closed.
The long-term cure lies in curing the sinusitis with Kali Bi or Pulsatilla'
One dose of Kali Bi or Pulsatilla, as the case may be, should be taken
Wax protects the ear lining from infection. When it becomes hard, it half an hour before the commencement of tne flight, Another dose may be
blocks the ear canal causing deafness. repeated half an hour before the descent. Be[adonna is for instant
lf the wax has become hard and has bCen there in the ear for a long adminlstratlon when the paln comes'
time, it would be convenlent to get it removed by a doctor. ln anUcipatlon of
this, wax in the ear can be softened by a few drops of olive oil or any other SYMPTOMS
non-irritating oil poured into the ear and by lying on the side other than that o When the pain is unbearable. BELIADONNA 1OOO,
of the affected ear. A cotton wool plug should be used to keep the oil in 10000
place for a few hours.
o In case of chronic, old sinusitis in which tlrere has rGLl Bl 200
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY been a drip of stringy, green mucus into the throat.
The mucus is extremely difficult to take ouL Severe
o Helps in elimination of wax in the ears. CONIUM 2OO pain is experlenced in frontal sinuses and in the
bones above the eyes, more so on stooping. This
patient tries to clear his throat every morning

cze a without much success.

o ln cases where old, chronic cold results in bland, PULSATILIA 30
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY thick, greenish mucus coming out'
o Sense of smell diminished.
o Moisture and eru behind the ears. Fissures in CRAPHITES 2OO
and behind the ears.
o Behind the ears.
o Catarrh of the middle ear.
o Discharge acrid,
TELLURIUM 30
ae orr a SYlIPTOIIS
e
a Blood from ears. Haemorrhage from injury. ARNICA 200, 1000

stac ia e
o Dullness of hearing after concusslon.
o Polyps which bleed easilY.
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structio of o Black, offensive blood which will not coagulate' CROTALUS H 2OO

An obstruction of the eustachian tube, a narrow canal joining the middle

ear to the throat, can cause acute pain and temporary deafness,
The problem comes on suddenly when fllng or driving. A large number
er es
of air passengers experience it on descent. lt is caused by common cold, Inflammation of the skin or of the mucous membrane, characterized by
acute or chronic. clusters of vesicles that tend to spread.
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a Herpes behind the ears. On nape of neck. o Nausea experienced while travelling by road, rail, COCCULUS 2OO
I
SEPIA 2OO
Ulceration pain. Swelling. I sea or alr.
AIso please see 'COLD SORES' in the chapter ,THE SKIN'. o Cannot lie with face upwards.
o Sensation of opening and shutting in the o,,cciPut, in

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the bones behind the eais.
o Pain in the eyes as if these are being torn out of the
head.
I o Aversion to food, drink and tobacco.
o Partial paralysis of the muscles of deglutition.
Oesophagus dry. ,
o Flatulence and discomfort in abdomen. At times, f--
diarrhoea.
with the passage of time, deafness gets worse. The condition is almost
o Worse eating; aftdr a disturbed sleep; in open air;
permanent.
because of emotional disturbance; riding, swimming
SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY and by movement. Sensitive to touch.
a lh defective hearing with buzzing and ringing noise.
CARBO SULPH 30
o The patient is better in open air.
o He ls sensitlve to warm, damp weather.
oises
. DISTINGOISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY
Sudden giddiness. Aural vertigo. CHENOPODIOM 30
o Sensitive.to high-pitched sound. Somewhat deaf to o When chewing, swallowing, sneezing. BARYTA MUR 30
voices. o Sensitive to the slightest noise. BORAX 200
o Buzzing in ears.
a Defective hearing with buzzing and singing noises CARBO SULPH 30
o Roaring in ears. Loud pistol-like report.
SILICEA 2OO o Hears his own echo. CAUSTICUM 2OO
o Caries of mastoidl Fetid discharge.
o While climbing mountains. COCA 30

otion ic ess
o ln cases where tinnitus is caused by catarrlr or by
inflammation in the middle ear or by chronic
affections of the middle ear.
a During menses.
KALI MUR 30

KREOSOTE 2OO
Nausea,often hich comes from sensitivity to motion,
LEDUM
when travelling by air. lt is caused by a distuibance in the
o Like ringing of bells. 2OO
balancing mechan ear. Take a dose of the indicated o Of a wind-storm. /
medicine an hour journey. o Humming and rolling noises with hardness of LYCOPODIUM 2OO
. Persons
their own.
who experience motion sickness should not drive a vehicle on hearing.
o Hears his own echo.
 DISTINGO ISHINC SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY where the perforation in the ear-drum has taken place due to an injury,
recent or old, the treatment should start with the administration of funica
o Cracking noise when chewing. NITRIC ACID 2OO 200,4 times a day, in recent cases, and Arnica 1000 in old cases once a
o Rolling noises. day. Simultaneouily, one of the medicines indicated below should be given
SILICEA 2OO
thrice a day.
o Pus in the ears.
o Chronic cases. Acute cases of otitis media must be immediately attended to.
o Before menses The medicines indicated under 'DISCHARGE' and 'EARACHE above
VERATRUM ALB 2OO
would provide excellent cures according to their indications.
AJso please see 'TINNITUS'below

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tal ia Please refer'EARACHE etc' above.
Discharge of fetid pus with hardness of hearing, .
with shooting pain. Sensation of throbbing in ears.
o Worse from dry cold wind.
HEPAR SULPH 2OO

titis xter a o ln chionic catarrhal earache, with thick, bland,

green and offensive discharge of pus.
o When every other medicine has failed to reduce the
puulnrrure so

SILICEA 2OO
When the outer ear canal gets infected, there is discharge of pus; there pus formation and pain.
. is earache and rash, o ln chronic cases of offensive, thick, green and
For medicines, please refer 'DISCHARGE' and 'EARACHE etc' above. yellow discharge. \
o Roaring, hissing sounds in the affected ear,

titis e ia
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An inflammation of the middle'ear. It can be acute as well as chronic.

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There is severe pain, often high fever, with vomiting, diarrhoea.and irritability DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOI{S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
For medicines, please refer 'DISCHARGE' and 'EARACHE etci above. o Pustules in auditory canal. HEPAR SULPH 2OO
o Discharge of foul smelling pus from ear. Pus with
a
blood.
arn Please refer'EARACHE etc' above o Rupture of ear-drum.

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o Stitching, tearing, piercing pain.

erforate r a Fetid otorrhoea.

o Creen, thick, corrosive pus frorir ears.
MERC SOL 2OO

An injury or infection can cause a hole in the ear-drum. The sufferer o Ruptured ear-drum with pus.
may experience deafness, ringing in the ears, and discharge of pus. o Middle ear suppuration. Severe. MYRISTICA 2OO
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AIID POTENCY

o Bland, thick, green and offensive pfs with pain. PULSATILII30

Otorrhoea.
al , o Hearing diminished.
o Piin worse at nighL
o Chronic pus discharge. Very bad cases. SILICEA 2OO

elli
DISTINGUISHING AND POTENCY
o Glands around ears painfully swollen, BARYTA CARB 2OO

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o Clands near the earsi hardened. lnflamed. MERC SOL 2OO

a,
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A subjective sensation of sounds, of ringing, roaring, buzzing or of
tinkling of bells in the ears. The sounds do not come from any external
source,
Tinnitus can be caused by several factors like ear wax, pain in the middle
ear, pain in the external ear, by.deafnEss, by worry, anxiety or by depression.
Tinnitus may also be an indication of an imminent attack of epilepsy or
of fainting. ln aged people, there is a deterioration of hearing faculties as a
natural consequence of age.
If tinnitus can. be attributed to one of the causes mentioned in the
preceding paragraphs, appropriate medicine should be used as indicated in
this book under the respective symptoms or disease. That would help in
alleviating the distress caused bytinnitus.
Also, please refer'NdlSES' above.

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)
The mouth is an opening
through which we take food into
the digestive system. ln that sense,
it forms a part of the digestive
system. By itself the mouth
provides an inlet as well as a
closing mechanism.
Bad breath coming out of the
mouth can be a sign of pyorrhoea,
of stinkng and infected gums and
of incorrect oral hygiene. lntake of
certain types of food also causes
this situation. Care of the mouth
would include a care of the teeth
and the gums.
The lips which are basically
mucous surfaces, are fleshy parts
or folds which form the margins of
the mouth. They play a very im-
portant role in speech, Dry winter or
cold can inflame the lips or cause
cracks. Cancer of the lips
is a serious problem.
The tongue is the centre of the
sense of taste. lt detects chemicals
.in the mouth. This sense of taste
goes side by side with the sense o[
il8
smell centred in the nose. These
two senses are so interdependent
that a stinking smell can cause a
nasty taste in the mouth. We
cannot enjoy our meals if the
sensations from the tongue, the
palate and the nose do not create a
complicated response. A patient
who is suffering from a severe cold
may lose the taste of his food
because his nose is blocked.
On the tongue are situated
microscopic nerve endings called
taste buds. These are there on
other surfaces of the mouth as well.
The upper surface of the tongue is
covered with papillae, tiny, hair-like
projections with taste buds scattered
in between.
The taste buds are stimulated by
certain chemicals in the food and
send messages to the brain which
in turn sorts out the signals and
gives us the feeling of taste.
Different tastes are detected by
different parts of the tongue. To
stimulate the taste buds, chemicals
in the food must be dissolved by
1
5
6
7
l. Lips
2. Teeth
3, Soft palate
4. Uvula
5. Pharynx
6. Tonsils
7. Tongue
saliva because only liquids can be
tasted.
The full flavour of the food
combines not only the taste but
also iLs temperature and texture. AII
this information is communicated
by various parts of the mouth to
the brain. lrritating foods like bitter
spices or pepper irritate the tongue
and this irritation is duly
communicated.
The roof of the mouth consists
of an anterior bony portion called
the hard palate and a posterior
muscular portion called the soft
palate. These portions separate the
oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
The palate is intimately connected
with the respiratory system. That is
why when the respiratory system is
attacked by cold viruses, the palate
experiences terrible itching,
The problems of the tongue
are mostly minor. These can be
taken care of easily. But, if a
tongue has a lump or an ulcer
which fails to heal in three to four
weeks, expert medical opinion must
be taken because there can be the
possibility of a malignant tumour.
Sick people, particularly those
suffering from a fever, have a
tongue which hm a whlte or yellow,
furry coat on the surface. This need
not vlorry you. A sick person talks
less, eats less; his mouth is dry and
the secretion of saliva is
considerably reduced. That is why
his tongue is less actiye and less
clean. The coating that is seen is a
layer of bacteria and food particles
etc . With health returning, the
tongue returns to normal.
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DISTINGqISHING

o Ulcerated sore throat.

o For local application on ulcers.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

An unpleasant odour emanates on breathing out. Usually the patient is . ln the mouth. Very painful. Foul breath. MERC SOL 2OO
one who does not care for tiis teeth and gums. A proper cleaning of the
teeth and gums and correct oral hygiene wduld go a long way to remedy o Blisters filled with pus.
this unwelcome situation. o Wounds. Ulcers on gums, lips, inside cheeks.
Try to avoid intake of raw onions, garlic and strong-smelling herbs in o Tongue ulcerated and swollen.
food. o Teeth leave an imprint on the tongue.
o Thirst for cold drinks.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
. Fetid breath. Bitter taste, ARNICA 2OO o On tip of tongue and on palate; full of pus. NAT PHOS 30
o On account of injury caused to gums by a worn.out
Q Yellow'creamy coating on back part of the roof of
brush. the mouth and of tongue.
o The mouth is dry. Thirsty. o Stinging pain in the evening.
o Fetid odour. It can be smelt all over the roofor. MERC SOL 2OO o Difficulty in swallowing.
o The gums are spongy, receding and bleed easily.
o Salivary secretions are greatly increased. a Blisters and ulcers in mouth, on the tongue NITRIC ACID 2OO
o Specific for pyorrhoea, Boils on gums. Abscess at SILICEA 2OO o Ulcers in soft pal.ate.
the root of the teeth. o Sharp, splinter-like pain.
o The teeth are sensitive to cold air and to cold water.

Iisters/ lcers rac s

Whatever be the cause of the blisters or ulcers in the mouth, these are DISTINGUISHII.IG SYMPTOMS IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY
very painful,
o Crack in the corners of the mouth. ANTIM CRUD 2OO
DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Castric disorders present.
. Very painful. BORAX 2OO o Corners of the mouth sore and cracked. Lips ARUM TRIPH 30
o Borax gives quick relief. Suck a few pills trying to cracked and burning.
,_,.
(- place them on the painful spot. o Picking of lips until they bleed.
o Stomatitis. HYDRASTINUM MOR o Raw feeling in roof of the mouth, in the palate.
Mother tincture
o Ulceration of tongue. Sore mouth.
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DISTINGqISHING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGOIS HING SYMPTOIVIS
o With pus formation.
o For local application on chapped lips
IYIEDICINE

HYDRASTIS
AND POTENCY

I{other tincture
. Annoyrng itching at the roof of the mouth and in ARUNDO 2OO o Cracks worse every winte-r. Skin looks rough and PETROLEUM 2OO
the nostrils. Sudden, violent onset of coryza. leathery. h is dry, contracted.
o Hay fever. o Very sensitive. Painful.
Also please refer 'COLD SORES' in the chapter on'THE SKIN and

ips Crac edl wollen/ ot entry on'CRACKS'above.

Ordinarily,dry winter or cold can lnflame the lips and cause cracks.
These cracks can be taken care of by application of any cooking oil.
i u
DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS
ours
IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
But sometimes cracked or swollen lips indicate a serious problem.
Occasionally it may be cancer of the lip. At other times the lips are swollen, o Tumour on lip. ACETIC ACID 30
painful and red on qccount of cold sores. o Cheeks hot and flushed.
t
Vitamin B or riboflavin deficiency can cause Cheilosis. ln this case there o Lips black, livid. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
is rawness, redness and swelling, where the lips meet.
o DebiliW, resUessness, great exhaustion
DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOIVIS AND POTENCY
o Swelling of lips. For any reason.
o Painful swelling. I
APIS 2OO
aralysis of o g e
o lnsect bites. Please see 'TONCUE PROBLEMS OF' below
. Hot lips. Sunken face. ARNICA 2OO
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o Lips black, livid.
o Debility. Restlessness. Great exhaustion.
ARS ALB 2OO
Saliva
o Cancer of llps. Blue coloration. Or earthly pale AURUM ARS 30 DISTINGOISHING SYIY1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
colour. SYPHILINUM
o Excessive flow of saliva. lt runs out of mouth during 2OO
o Red spots. Coppery eruptions. sleep. Once a day for a few
o Lips parched, dry, cracked. Dry tongue. BRYONIA 2OO days.
o Cancer of the lips. Ulcerative stage. CONDURANCO 30 a Salivary secretions greatly increased. Foul smell MERC SOL 2OO
emanates from mouth.
o Painful crbcks in corners of the mouth.
o Congestion of salivary glands. Flow of saliva. TRIFOLIUM
o Shooting pain. Lips sensitiveito touch. HEPAR SULPH 2OO Mother tincture 5 droPs,
Copious.
o Swollen. 4 times a day.
 DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
tO atitis rnnammarion or the mouth. o Milky white, thick coating. ANTIM CRUD 2OO
Please see'BLISTERS/ULCERS' above. o Indigestion frorn overeating.
a Fiery, red, scalded. APrS 200, 1000

aste o Cancer of tongue which swells till it fills the mouth.''

o Uvula swollen.
SYMPTOMS MEDIC]NE AND POTENCY o Ulcerated with blue colour. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Taste as of bad eggs. Fetid breath. ARNICA 2OO o Cases of food poisoning, of alcoholism, of sting
o Persistent sour taste. Mouth fills with sour water bites, of chewing tobacco.
CALC CARB 30
o Strong metallic taste in mouth. Copious flow of o Paralysis of the tongue. Tip burns and smarts. BARYTA CARB 2OO
CUP MET 2OO .BRYONIA
saliva. o Dryness with excessive thirst. 2OO
o Taste changes time to time bitter, salty, foul. PULSATILLA 30 o Lips parched,dry, cracked.
-
o Dry mouth.

irstlessness o Coating yellowish; dark brown.

o ln gastric derangements thick white coating. Taste
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS bitter.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Tongue yellow at the base. Like a layer of dry clay. CALC SULPH 30
o Absence of thirst with tongue and uvula swollen, APIS 2OO
o Sour taste.
o Mouth dry but no thirst, PULSATILLA 30
o Tongue covered with blisters. ln persistent CARBO VEG 2OO

o ue role sofl indigestion,

o Acidiry.

oati sl lac a lue/

o Debllity.
o Constant protrusion and retraction, like that of the CUP MET 2OO
tongue of a snake. I
o Paralysis of tongue.
ancer of o In epilep[ic fiLs.
4
SYMPTOMS
o Saliva flows out. Taste slimy.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Stammers.
o Pale, red papillae. ALLIUM SATIVUM 30
o Thick and yellow, indented. MERC SOL 2OO
o In cases of constipation, or of voracious appetite.
o Ulcerated.
o Tongue fissured as if cut on edges. ANATHERUM 30
o Teeth leave a mark.
o Copious salivation,
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DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY

. Black, paralysed. oPruM 200

I
o Frothing at the mouth.
a White blisters on side close to the roof of the THUJA 2OO
tongue, Painful and sore.
o Tlp ln partlcular very palnful.

A shut moutl:- keePs out of strife.

Portiguese Prouerb

What art can paint or gild anA obiect

in afterlife with the glow which
nature giues to the first baubles of
childhood!
R.W. Emerson

The art of stlence is as great as that of speech

Prouerb
Most women want to hear the truth,
no matter hotu flattering it is.
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intervals'

the gum increases,

1

rhe care of the teeth

ifrflt|:"1'll?u"n, I

h in order to remove I
1

liest. A child should be I

l

1. Crown bit from the age of one' I

2. Enamel an their teeth and gums

3. Dentne
regard'
4. Pulp
rectional
5. Cement n the teeth
6. Root e teeth and the gums
7. Gum
meet Brushing in incorrect direction is of no use'
8. Bone
9. Nerve and blood suPPlY

necks of the teeth.

There are a few harmful b6cteria in
the mouth
effort to form a sticicY
which continuouslY make an
the gums' This film is called
film on the teeth and the teeth,
plaque. This combined with sugar harms
more so if not cleaned within 24 hours'

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Bleeding......... 126
Blue/Black...... 126
Caries/Dental Cavities............ 126
Decay.............., 127
Cingivitis ........ 127
Crinding......... 127
lnflammation. 127
The Jaw-Problems of ........... 127
Loose............... 128
128
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

leeig
DISTINGUISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Loose, black and dirlry teeth. Blue-red margifls on
gums.
o Abscess.
MERC SOL 200

o Pulsation in gums.
o Bleeding and soreness after exBaction. ARNICA 200, 1000
o Blue lines along margins of gums which are PLUMBUM MET 30
o Use before surgery to avoid or reduce pain, swollen, pale and blue'
haemorrhage and swelling. A must.
I

o Teeth black and crumbling. STAPHYSAGRIA 2OO

o Cums injured by a worn-out brush. i

o Cums spongy, bleeding easilY.

o Easily bleeding gums. Unhealthy mouth. Septic ARSENIC ALB 2OO l

infections and low vitalitY. o I

I

aries/ ental a ties

o Ulceration in the mouth.
o Dry, burning heat.
o Bleeding after tooth extraction. CALENDUI-,\
in a tooth. The
Mother tincture for local A cavity is formed as an end-result of a Process of decaY
application. tooth becomes sensitive to heat, to cold or to sweets'
as possible in life
o Easily bleeding and retracted gums. foorrhoea' CARBO VEG 2OO Regula r care of the teeth and gums starting as earlY
the formation of dental cavities and
MERC SOL 2OO can reduce or even Prevent problems'
o Gums sPongy, swollen, receding and bleeding' The medicines indicated here are for consequential
dental decay.
Pulsation in gums and roots.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Ulcerated gums. Painful to touch' DISTINGOIS HING SYMPTOMS
. CALCAREA CARB, 30
o Blue-red margins on gums, Abscess of gums and Caries of teeth in fat children.
roots of teeth. o Teeth grow crooked.
o Severe itching in gums and roots of teqth. o (lgly crowns on teeth which grow black'
o Teeth loose, black and dirtY. a The best remedy for caries, for necrosis of the CALCARE,{ FLOUR 30
o Persistent bleeding after tooth extraction. When PHOSPHORUS 2OO teeth. Loss of enamel.
I
Arnica has failed. o Teeth become loose in their sockeLs for no reason'
o In dental surgery alternate Arnica 1000 and There is pain at times.
Phosphorus 200 right from the beginning. o T-eeth decay rapidly. CARBO VEG 2OO

o Tearing pain in teeth from hot, cold or salted food'

lue/ lac
AND POTENCY
o Gums are spongy and bleed easilY'
o t'aries leading to facial neuralgia. HEKLA IJVA 30
HING SYMPTOMS IYIEDIClNE
o Toothache.
o Purple gums, swollen, spongy,bleeding. LACHESIS 2OO o Swelling of gums with abscess.
o Use after Merc Sol. o Upper jaw-bone enlarged'
 o

TEETH

AND POTENCY swelling, redness and bleeding.

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS TYIEDICINE
For medicines please refer'BLEEDING"'PAINnNFLAMMATTON' and
. Rapid decay of teeth. KREOSOTUM 30 other symptoms.
o Decay starts in early childhood. I

o Teeth dark and crumbling.

o Spongy gums.
o Bleeding gums with putrid odour.
ri ding MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTIN GUISHING SYMPTOIV1S
a Teeth loosen and decay. MERC SOL 2OO
o Crinding teeth. Throbbing pain in teeth. BELLADONNA 2OO
o Abscess at the root of teeth.
o Tongue swollen, painful'
o Gums bleed. Pulsation in gums and roots. Severe
itchlng. o Dry mouth,
o Quma ulccrated. o Crlndlng teeth at nlght. lntcnse desire to Press the PODOPHYLLU/VI 2OO
gums together.
. Tccth btack and crumbltng. STAPHYSAGRTYA 2OO
o Difflcult denUtlon.
o SPongy gums which bleed. SenslUve to touch,
o Castric problems.
eating or drinking.
o Pain after eating and?rinking. o Cholera.

na
o ln children milk teeth do riot grow properly and
begin to decay and crumble.
ation
Please see'PAINflNFLAMMATION' below
ecay
.
SYIY1PTOMS

Very rapid decay of teeth.

IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
KREOSOTU,IVI30
e aws ro le sof
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Teeth dark and crumbling.
oJaws fixed; bites tongue. Protruding tongue. ln ABSINTHIUJV130
o Tooth decay in early childhood.
epileptic seizure. Spasmodic facial twitching.
o SPongy, bleeding gums. Putrid odour. ' o Face blue.
o Necrosis of jaw-bone. PHOSPHORUS 2OO
o Contraction of jaws with foam at mouth. Epileptic CUP MET 2OO
AIso please see 'CARIES/DENTAL CAVITIES' above. fit.
FIYDROCYANIC ACID

i itis
o Jaws clenched in rigid sPasm. Lips pale, blue.
200
o Frothing.
o Hanging down of lower jaw. oPtu{ 200
An inflammation of the gums. lrritation. Hard plaque or bad dental
hygiene leads tc tenderness of the gums at the base of the teeth.There is o Jaws crack when chewing. RHUS TOX 2OO

127

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 DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY

oose a Toothache wotse from tobacco'

o Worse at night
CLEMATIS EREqTA 30

SYMPTOIVlS AND POTENCY

o Dental neuralgia, radiating towards ears and eyes' FERRUM PICRICU]VI30
o Teeth loose in their sockets, without reason. CALC FLOUR 30 a Facial neuralgia from carious teeth. HEKLA I-AVA 30
o Teeth dark and crumbling. Decayed. Caries. KREOSOTUM 30 o Toothache with swelling of gums, of jaws; with
abscess of gums,
o Bone of upper jaw enlarged.

ai /ln
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
a ation
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Cums painful to touch. Bleed easily. Pus formation.

o Gums painful, sPonsly, dark red or blue.

HEPAR SULPH 2OO

KREOSOTUM 30
o Decayed teeth.
o Cums hot and inflamed, ACONITE NAP 30,2OO
o Pulsating pain in gums and root of teeth. Gums MERC SOL 2OO
o Terrible toothache on exPosure to dry cold winds. spongy, swollen,bleeding and receding.
o Numbness. o Fetid odour. Pus pockets.
. Toothache in hollow feeth. ANTIM CRUD 2OO o Tearing pain.'Pulsating pain in gums. NITRIC ACID 2OO
o Gums sore after tooth extraction. ARNICA 2OO o Succeeds even when Merc Sol fails'
o Use as a prophylacUc as well. Take a dose before o Worse evening, durlng nlght. Toothache aggtav6t"d
gurgery on teeth, by cold or warm thlngs.
o Throbbing pain in the teeth' Gum boil red, hot, very BELIADONNA 2OO, lOOO
o Toothache on account of decayed teeth' Sore to PI-{NTAGO MAJOR 30
palnful and throbbing.
CALC CARB 2OO touch,
o Toothache excited by a current of air; by anything
cold or hot. o Swollen cheeks, with sharp neuralgia of eyeballs or
otalgia or both.
o Bleeding gums.
o Bad smell from mouth.
o Worse on contact with cold air. I
o Toothache, tearing. Along with severe pain in eye, SPIGELIA 2OO
o Due to gum boil with hard swelling on the jaw. CALC FLOUR 30
temple, face, jaws, cheek.
o Toothache with pain if any food touches teeth' o Left-sided facial neuralgia.
o Teeth loose in their sockets.
o Toothache worse after warm drink. CHAMOMILLA 2OO
o Toothache, with numbness.
o Unendurable Pain after tooth extraction'
orr oea
o Patient cross, irritable, Copious discharge of pus, generally from the gums, frequentlY
o Distress to children on teething. Dentition diarrhoea' accompanied by the loosening of the teeth' \
 DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOT1S I4EDICINE AND POTENCY

o ln cases which do not ilasily yield. Administer for CALENDUI-\ 30

two weeks. I

I o With easily bleeding and retracted gums. CARBO VEC 2OO

* a Of gums separating from teeth. KALI CARB 2OO
- .-l
One dose a day.
I
o Pus oozlng.
I

I
o Worse from hot drlnks.
l
I o Ulceration of mouth and gums. Foul smell. Pus MERC SOL 2OO
,t pockets.
lx
l o Pulsating gums. Spongy, receding.
I

'i o Severe itching in gums and roots of teeth.

I
I o Boils on gums. Abscess in the root of teeth, STLICEA 2OO
o Sensitive to cold air and cold wbter.
o With spongy gums bleeding easily. STAPHYSAGRIA 2OO
,
o Teeth black and crumbling.
Please also see 'PANflNFLAI'\ 4ATION' above.

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If gou are u)tse, laugh.
Martial
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1. Lips
2. Teeth 7 THE
3. Tongue
4. Muscles of tongue
5. Hard palate
6. Soft palate 5
g')
7. Adenoids
8. Throat
9, Eplglotis
10. Oesophagus The epiglotUs is a Uny flap meant to prevent
1 1. L.ryru( food entering the,wind-plpe.
12. Vocal cords
1
ln all the lnfections of the throat, whether in :t
13. Wind.pipe (trachea) pharyngitis or tonsillitis or laryngitis, it would be
2 advisable for the pbtient to take it easy and stay in
bed. Proper symptomatic medicine as advised
should be taken. Abstinence from smoking is a
MUSL
9
Laryngitis can at times be a symptom of a
malignant tumour. lf the problem does not clear
1
within a few days, expert medical advice must be
obtained. Continuous hoarseness over a long
period of time does not omen well.
At times wlth laryngitis there is difficulty in
swallowing and there is earache besides
13 10 hoarseness. Tuberculosis may be the cause.
Besides the tonsils, the adenoids are
prominent parts of the lymphatic system and help
The throat is an important part d the lies next to the throat. ln the larynx are vocal cords flght infection.
respiratory system and is the name given to a tube and sound is produced when air passes over Certain throdts are sensitive to very hot or very
which connects the back of the nose and the them. cold food. lf that be the case, the person
mouth to the trachea (the wind-pipe) and the On either side of the throat are glandular concerned should avoid taking such food. Care
oesophagus (the food pipe). The air we breathe in swellings known as tonsils. These are meant to should also be taken not to take cold water after
passes through the throat into the wind-pipe on its
trap and kill harmful minute organisms. In the taking greasy food or pickles. This, at times, Ie6ds
passage to the lungs. At other times food
exercise of this function the tonsils become red or to hoarseness and sore throat.
shredded by the teeth, mixed with saliva, glides purple, inflamed and swollglr. At times pus forms
down the throat into the oesophagus on its and can be seen as tiny whit'e patches. The
journey to the stomach. In the latter function
sufferer is said to be having a sore throat when all
the throat is a part of the digestive system as well, this happens. The pus in the tonsils, at times even
We have a voice box called the larynx which the inflammation, can give rise to fever.

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132
132
Diphtheria 132
Discharge 133
133

Gangrenous... 133

GroMh in Larynx/in Pharynx/Cancer............................ 133 I

Hoarseness 133
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134
135
135
135 l
Paralysis ....,,.,. 136
Pharyngltis,.... 136
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136
136
136
137

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137
137

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 eoi s DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Fever.
o On exposure to dry cold air.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

The adenoid is a pad of lymphoid tissue that lies at the back of the nose o Worse tobacco smoke.
close to the mouth cavity. It helps the body fight infection. An enlargement of !a!'
the adenoid blocks the opening of the eustach[an tube and can lead to o Burning in pharynx and throat. CANTHARIS 2OO
infection and pain of the middle ear. The air flow from the nose into the o lnflammation. Throat feels as if on fire.
throat is obstructed. As a result the tonsils become enlarged. o Scalding feeling. Burnt taking very hot food
The problem comes mainly in children, o Creat difficulty in swallowing liquids.
The child may suffer from a blocked nose, frequent otitis media or o Burning, redness and dryness of throat. SULPHOR 2OO
middle ear pain. His speech is nasal.
This problem does not last beyond childhood,
a
SYMPTOMS TVIEDICINE AND
o Adenoids Mth enlarged tonsils and otitis media. AGRAPHIS NUTANS 30 CANCCT PICASC SCCUNdCT.CANCER' iN'MISCELLANEOUS'
o To start the treatment with. BACILLINUM 2OO
One dose every fortnight:
o No other medicine should be administered on the
day Bacillinum has been given nor on a day before
nor after,
a Pale and fat children whose adenoids and tonsils CALCAREA CARB 30
ip t eria
are swollen.
A serious and highly infectious problem of the throat. The symptoms
o The child perspires on the head at night. begin in the throat and the respiratory tract. The throat is sore and swollen. A
. With swollen and painful tonsils. CALCAREA PHOS 30 thick membrane forms on the tonsils, in the nose, on the windpipe.
Breathing becomes difficult because of obstructed air ways. If not taken care
o The child is peevish and obstinate. He is trveak and
thin. His face is pale.
of in time, diphtheria can lead to weakness, heart failure and death.
Today, diphtheria can be prevented by imn\unisation. Children are

rin
immunised in early infancy. They should receive three diphtheria toxoid
injections in the first year and a booster dose later. Adults should receive
immunisation every ten years. Get immediate medical help.
DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE POTENCY
o Burning sensation in the throat. Hot and red. ACONITE 30 o Drphtheric paralysis. CELSEMIUM 2OO
Numbness predominates. Feeling of constriction.
o Membrane formed in throat extending towards KALI BI 2OO
o Tonsils swollen and dry.Sensitive to touch.
larynx. Tgztgue.coated thick like yetlowish brown [ur.
o Sudden inflammation. Uvula .zlaxed.
 THROAT

DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOIYIS IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS TvIEDICINE AND POTENCY

. Greyish yellow and curdy membrane. Ulcers like l-\C CANINUM 30, every pharynx, laryrnx, trachea, bronchea, Difficult to take
slivered glass. I two hours. out. Mucous membranes ulcerated.
o Can never cfear throat.
o Paralysis of the throat; fluids return by nose.
o Soreness and swelling starts left, goes right comes
back to left.
o Membrdne dusky, blackish. Starting left side.
Pharynx full of thick white, ropy mucus.
I-\CHESIS 200, every 2
hours.
ry
DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Swelling of glands around nose. o Throat dry, red, tickling, burning, stinging, ACONITE NAP 30, 2OO
o Cold extremities. constricted. Tonsils swollen and dry. Violent cough.
i'{l
o Drowsiness. o Larynx inflameb.
o Pain aggravated by hot drinks. o On exposure to dry cold air.
o Sudden attack of dlphtheria. MERC CYANATUS . Excessive dryness of throat. Lips parched. Tongue BRYONIA 2OO
One dose of 1,000 or dry.
10,000.
't
I
t

i,;
o On larynx and nose. Dark blood from nose. A bluish
white, grey or blackish membrane forms at the back
of the throaL
an re ous
DISTINCUISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Necrotic destruction of soft palate and fauces.
o Malignancy in throat. o Sore throat with paralysis of vocal cords. KALI PHOS 30 ,,1
\
o Prostration; threatened collapse. ii
L'
o Sub-maxillary glands painful, enlarged. Fauces dark
red.
o Worse on left tonsil.
MERC IOD RUBER 30
ro i arynx or i.l_
a Dark red, blue or ash-coloured membrane. Burning
as if a red-hot iron inserted into the tlyoat
o Dryness. Swallowing difficult. Cannot take hot fltiids.
PHYTOI.\CCA 1OOO
ary xl a cer
Please see under'CANCER' in'MISCELLANEOUS'
o Hands trembling.

r isc ar e oarse ess

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYIYIPTOIYIS TV1EDICINE AND
I
o Ropy, green mucus fiom nose into mouth, or from KALI BI 2OO o Over-use. ARNICA 2OO
I

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o Sudden, violent hoarseness. BELI-\DONNA 2OO

o Acute laryngitiq, Vocal cords brlght red. tarynx dry, BELIIDONNA 2OO
sore; feeling of fullness.
o lnflammation of the larynx. Key of the voice
o Swallowing painful and difficult-
changes; hoarse or squeal<y.
o Total loss of voice. .,R,
o Constriction. Clutching, choking sensation.
o Suffocating cough.
o Throat raw; scraping, dry cough.
o Aversion to all drinks.
o Spasm in larynx. Sudden loss of voice.
o Hoarseness on taking cold drinks or on taking oily BRYONIA 2OO
pickles or fried food followed by cold drinks.
o Ulcerative pain in larynx. CARBO VEG 2OO
o Hoarseness of public speakers, singers. Throat dry. WYETHIA 30, 2OO
o Scraping and titillation.
Itching in posterior nares. o Due to old catarrh of aged persons.
o Throat swollen. Uwla swollen. o ln persons with reduced vitality due to insufficient
o Dry, hacking cough, nourishmenL
Also please refer'llRYNGlTlS' below. Also'VOICE o Fetid sputum.
LOST/HOARSENESS' under'TH E RESPIRATORY SYSTEM'
o Hoarseness. Hoarse cough. Tonelegs voice. Loes of DROSERA 2OO
volce,

ary itis
16
o Constriction in larynx when talking, Needs effort to
speak. I

o Sensation as from a feather in the larynx; tickling

lnflammation of the larynx causes hoarseness and at times loss of voice. causing cough,
It is caused by many respiratory problems as well as by diseases of the o Worse at night, when lying down, drinking, singing,
throat like tonsillitis and at times by environmental factors like smoke, laughing.
chemical fumes, dust, etc. a

Laryngitis can be acute as well as chronic. o With scanty, tenacious, muco-purulent secretion. HEP,Ah SULPH 2OO
o Great hoarseness with rough barkirig cough. I
DISTINGOISHING I{EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Stitching pain from ear to ear when swallowing or
a With'inflammatory fever. ACONITE 30 when turning head.
o On exposure to dry cold air. o-Worse mornings and indoors.
o Larynx sensitive to touch, to air breathed in.
o lnhalation difficult and noisy. !_ Chronic laryngitis. Congestion and swelling. KALI BI 2OO
'lncreased
secretion of glutinous mucus into the
, o Voice husky. Can hardly speak. throaL Difficult to cough it ouL
o Wants to cough but can hardly do so, o Worse mornings when tough mucus nearly
o Restlessness and aruiety; strangles the patienL
 THROAT

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Violent tickling in larynx when speaking. Vocal PHOSPHORUS 2OO ain
apparatus weakened considerably'. Very painful. T1EDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Dry, spasmodic cough with constriction of throat. ARCENTUM NIT 2OO
o Sensation of splinters in throat on swallowiog.
o Night cough with stitching pain in larynx.
o Throat dark red, rough, sore, raw.
o With cough, chilliness.
oWorse cold food,sweets.
o Swollen larynx almost protruding below the chin. SPONGIA 2OO
o Smarting and stitching pain with or without pus in BARYTA CARB 2OO
Painful to touch; painful on turning neck; painful
whlle breathlng. tonsils.
o Paln ln swallowlng. Try thls remedy first, lt
o Burnlng, Uckllng ln larynx. Dry, lrritatlng cough.
would give early relief. lf it
o Swollen sub-maxillary glands. fails take HEPAR SULPH
o Worse at night; from dry cold alr. 200.
o (lse when Aconite fails. o Throbbing pain in tonsils which are swollen, burning BELLADONNA 2OO ,,fi
1-r
and dry red.

OC a Please refer'TETANUS'below o Sudden violent attack.

\ll
a Splinter pain in throat. Stitching extending to ears. HEPAR SULPH 2OO
l
Pus about to form or formed.
ps o Shooting pain in tonsils, throat. )
o Throat extremely sensitive to touch.
Viral infection and swelling of the salivary glands. These glands are
o Aggravation from cold air; early morning.
located in the cheeks, just in front of the ears. There is swelling in front of
and below the ears. There is pain in the ear. a Chronic sore throat. Purple. Very painful. Pain starts LACHESIS 2OO
I
left.
Other glands can also be affected at times; in women,inflammation I

o Ulceration every time grey, deep. Touch

occurs in the ovaries or Pancreas; in men, after puberly there can be
inflammatlon of the testes. annoflng. Mucus cannot- red,
be forced up or down.
o Paln lnto the ear.
I
DISTINGUISHING AND POTEN o Worse on the sllghtest Pressure.
o mumps affecting testes or breasts, if Pulsatilla fails. ABROTANUM 30 o Violent sore throat. Red, swollen and painful. MERC COR 30
a Alternate this and Merc lod Rub every half an hour BELLADONNA 30 lntensely inflamed. Burning. Uvula swollen.
Swallowing painful.
till the acute stage is over. Then continue
Belladonna 4 times a day. o Post-nasal pain with sharp pain into the ears.
o Stiffness of the muscles of throat and of neck. MERC IOD RUB 30 a White patches on throat with sharp pain as from NITRIC ACID 2OO
PULSATILIA 30 splinters on swallowing. Dry throat.
a Mumps with sevete pain in the ear.
o Pain into the ears.
o In mumps affecting mammae or testicles.
lnflammation in either. o Mucus difficult to take out. Always hawking.
 ara sis ed
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Throat is red, dry, burning, stinging. Numb, ACONITE 30 (r
o Of oesophagus and pharynx, after diphtheria. CAUSTICUM 2OO Constricted. ''
o Of vocal cords; loss of voice. o On exposure to dry cold air.
o lrritation in trachea: dry, hollow cough, o Fever.
o After diphtheria. CELSEMIUM 2OO o Sudden onset.
o Paralysis of vocal cords. Cangrenous sore throat. KALI PHOS 30 o Angry-looking congestion. Worse on right side. BELLADONNA 2OO
Throat sore.
o Of vocal cords. Voice lost. LACHESIS 2OO
o Hot like a coal on fire. lntense burning.
o Larynx sensitive to touch, constricted. Throat purple.
o Red,growing into duslcy.
o Swollen tonsils. Constriction. Choking sensation.

l o Sudden, violent attack.

aryngitis o Throat red, swollen, painful, burning. lntensely
inflamed. Uwla swollen.
MERC COR 30

An lnflammation of the throat, lt may be acute or chronic. \

o Very painful to cwallow. Severe pain ln post'nasal
areo, runnlng lnto ears,
There ls a rlse ln temPerature wlth chlll and headache. The throat ls
sore.The neck glands swell, The cough ls dry. At times there ls inflammatlon o Sorc, raw, smart^lng, burnlng throat, Paln lnto ear, MERC SOL 2OO
of the eyes, o Blulsh,red swelllng of throat.
The pharynx consists of the mucous membrane-lined cavity behind the o Putrid sore throat, Pus formed.
nose,the mouth and the larynx, linking them and leading into the o Ulcers.
oesophagus.lt is commonly called the throat.
o Constant desire to swallow.
For medicines please refer respective symptoms like'RED' and
'SWELLING' below. o Loss of voice.
'
o Worse right side. I

o
uinsy DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS AND POTENCY
IY1EDICINE
a Rough, scraping feeling in the throat. NUX VOM 200
An abscess of the tonsils accompanied by high temperature, pain on the
o Throat tight, tense. Tickling.
affected side of the throat, spreading to the ear. There is difficulty in
swallowing. o Stitches into the ear.
c
For medicines please refer'TONSILLITIS' below. o Worse in the morning.
 THROAT

o er's
DISTING(ISHING SYMPTOMS TY1EDICINE AND POTENCY

roat o Paralysis of vocal cords. Cangrenous sore throal

o Stammering. Involuntary pauses in talking, often
KALI PHOS 30
STRAMONIUM 30
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOIY1S IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY with repetition of sounds.
o Sore throat of gmokers and drinkers. cAPslcu.lu 30

ore roat t tter

Please refer'ST/r/rI/vIERySTUTTER/VOICE-LOSS OF' above,
A common ailinent caused by common cold or tonsillitis. The throat is
red, painful and sore.'
' For medicines please refer respective symptoms in this chapter.
welli g
ta eil tutter/ oice loss DISTINGOISHI NG SYIV1PTOMS
o Uvula swollen; hangs down like a water bag.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

APIS 2OO
r

of o Tongue swollen to fill the mouth.

o lmminent suffocation.
An interruption of the normal continuity of speech. The sufferer rePeats o Sudden diphtheria.
first letter or syllable of words. o Uvula relaxed, swollen like a bladder. KALI BI 2OO
Loss of voice occurs for various reasons. o Ropy, green, tough mucus into the throat from
-
NE AND naiil fassages,
o Painful swelllng. lntense inflammation, Burning paln, MERC COR 30
o Stammering. BOVISTA 30
o Uvula swollen.
o Awl<rvard. Everything falls from hand.
o Swallowing painful.
. Stuttering. Spasmodic repetition of sounds, specially CANNABIS SATIVA 30
o Bluish-red swelling of throat. Pus on tonsils' MERC SOL 2OO
of initial consonants. There is prolongation of sound
and hesitation. o Excessive saliva.
o Confusion of thought and speech. o Loss of voice.
a Stammering. CAUSTICLUU 2OO o Pharyngitis. Throat swollen. Uvula swollen. WYETHIA 30, 2OO
o Loss of voice fiom partial paralysis of vocal cords. o ltching in posterior nares. Throat dry' No relief from
o Rawness in respiratory tract. From catarrh. hawking.

o Stammering speech. Paralysis of tongue. Constant CUP MET 2OO o Dry hacking cough.
protrusion and retraction of the tongue o Singers, public speakers would get great relief.
 etan sl oc aw ic lin POTENCY
DISTINGqISHING
A serious illness in which bacterial infection causes acute contractions of
o Tickling in the throat. ACONITE 30
the muscles of the jaw and the neck. The patient experiences stiffness and
pain in the jaw, with rise in temperature. swallowing is difficult. There is o Tickling in larynx. ALLIOM CEPA 2OO
headache and sweating. o ltching and tickling in soft palate and nasopharynx. GELSEMIUM 2OO
lmmediate medical attention is required because tetanus Throat rough and burning.
can be fatal. o Tickling in soft palate; severe itching' Onset of cold. ARUNDO 2OO 1

IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY o With rough, scraped feeling. After walking in the NUX VOMICA 2OO l
DISTINGOISHING
morning.
o Convulsions. CICUTA 2OO
o Throat tight, tense. Pain into ears'
I

o Loss of consciousness. o (lvula swollen. Constriction in pharynx. I

o Face dark red, Mouth frothing.

o Spasm of masticatory muscles.
o Raised temperature, headache and sweating'
o Oppressed breathing.
o From injury inflicted upon head and spinal column,
HYPERICUM 2OO
onsillitis
o Tetanus feared after punctured wound. Pain shoots
up in the wound along the nerves. lnflammation of the tonsils. Common in children'
o After development of tetanus. Swollen tonsils are accomPanied by high temperature, white'coated
o To follow Ledum in early stages. ln later stages only tongue, foul smell, dry cough.
Hypericum.
DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AIID POTENCY
O Fir.st remedy when tetanus is feared. As soon as LEDUM 2OO
a wound has been inflicted. Prevents tetanus. . Tonsils swollen and hoL Sudden tonsillitis on ,
ACONITE 30
o Violent convulsions of the whole body. Extreme NUX VOMICA 2OO exposure to dry cold air.
rigidity of the limbs. o Throat dry, red, tickling, burning, stinging,
o Eyes distorted, face red, constricted.
o Chest drawn in, causing difficulty in breathing. o Violent cough.
a Tonsils enlarged and indurated. Hardened. ALUMEN 30
o Spasm preceded by violent chills and shuddering.
PASSIFLORA INC 'o OesoPhagus constricted'
o Extreme rigidity of muscles of the neck and of
shoulders. Mother tincture. Thirty o Has a tendenry to catch cold leading to tonsillitis'
o Difficulty in swallowing.
drops dose every hour o Tonsils puffy, fiery red' Swelling more prominerit APIS 2OO
o Tetanus from punctured wounds' than any other symPtom.

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SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT
OF SORE THROAT
-
ACUTE PHARYNGITIS-
TONSILLITIS
What is known as sor€ throat to the layman
is either acute pharyngitis or tonsillitis. ln the Do you have fever?
former, the throat is sore, rough; qhere is a
stabbing pain on swallowing and dhe patient has Do .you have pain?
fever most of the time. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are
infected and inflamed. The throat is sore, aching
Both? Or either?
and on swaflowing there is a severe pier(ing
pain. The pain is as if someone is using a If Yes lf no fever
knife to dig. The tonsils are swollen and red. lf pus I

has been formed, it is visible as white or yellow RED, PAINFUL, Has pus
patches on the tonsils. Formation of pus leads to SWOLLEN? ls there
fever, body ache, throbbing headache, nausea.
the throat
All the symptoms may not be present at the lf Yes
same time. Use BELLADONNA 200 I

When the severity of inflammation increases, lf Yes to both or to the 2nd question,
the colour of the throat changes from red to OR Use BARYTA CARB 200
purple or bluish-red.
of the in the throat OR
It is not difficult td examine a throat which is
sore and infected. Ask the patient to open the ,AINFUL?
I

mouth and say'Ah-h-h-h' while the tongue is held Are there PUS PATCHES on the skin
downwards with a stainless steel spatula or the flat of the throat?
handle of a spoon. A strong beam of light can be Is the throat swollen? \
Use LACHESIS 200
directed onto the throat and the state of the tonsils ls the breath foul?
and the visible symptoms can be clearly noted. ls there excessive saliva?
OR
ls there sweat without relieP
There is no need to take out the tonsils even if ,t
inflammation is frecjuent. Sulpliur 200 taken once POS, with WHITE lf Yes to the first question and any
a week for 3 months would eliminate.the tendency others, Use MERCURIUS SOL 200
of repeated tonsillitis and sore throat. AIN on
OR

Yes ls the TO
Use HEPAR SULPH 200 Does the

Use MERCURIUS SOL 200 If Yes, use LYCOPODIUM 200

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DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND PO'I'ENCY

a Tonsils enlarged, red; angry-looking congestion. BELLADONNA 2OO o White, pale patches on tonsils.
o Scraping sensation. o Difficult swallowing.
o Difficult deglutition. Constriction in the throat. o Fever with gripping chilliness ahd sweat.
o Worse on rlght side. o Worse at night and in bed.
o Abscess in tonslls, that ls, qulnsy, Tonslls ,uppirrot" BARYTA CARB 2OO o Right side tonsils swollen with shooting pain into the PHYTOI-\CCA 30
from even a sllght exposure to cold. ears, Palate swollen.
o Tingllng pain in tonsils, pharynx, larynx. o Throat dark red or bluish-red. Throat very hot,
o Smarting pain on swallowing. Cannot swallow anything hot.

o Tonsillitis develops slowly. o Pain at the root of the tongue extending to ear.
o Pricking pain as of a pin. SILICEA 2OO
o Counteracts tendency to quinsy. Cive one 1000
potency dose every week for 3 months. o Tonsils swollen after a cold.
a Pus in tonsils. Shooting, piercing pain. Throat HEPAR SULPH 2OO o Periodical pus formation,
extremely sensitive to touch. o Chronic cases.
o Chronic hypertrophy of tonsils.
o Pain spreads to ears. Stitching pain in tonsils and in
ears.
a Tonsillitis with sinusitis. Tonsils inflamed, swollen, tGLl Bt 200
oice oss of i

red. Uvula bloated, hanging. Pain at the root of the Please refer'STA/VIMER/STUTTER/VOICE-LOSS OF' above'
tongue. Tough, green, ropy, mucus inwards,
o Terrible earache,
o Tonsils enlarged so much that the patient can KALI MUR 30
hardly breathe, Grey patches on tonsfls and in the
throat.
oTonsils purplish. Quinsy,'Abscess. Purple, livid LACHESIS 2OO
colour of the throaL
o Trouble starting left side.
There is no tnd.ex of character so sure
o Pain from throat into ears.
as the uotce.
o Difficulty in swallowing liquids; (not solids so much);
Be4jamin Disraeli
especially hot drinks.
o Throat and tonsils very painful to touch.
o Ulceration of tonsils beginning right side. LYCOPODIUM 2OO
o Pus in tonsils but as yet no shooting pain. Swollen, MERC SOL 2OO
red. Complete loss of voice at times.

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 \ 1. Superior venacava
2. Aorta
3. Pulmonary artery
4. Right coronary artery
5. Left coronary artery
6. Right atrium
7. Left atrium
8. Right ventricle
9. Left ventricle
10. lnferior venacava

The two basic requiremenls of the human
body are orygen and food. While the food
provides fuel, the orygen is needed to burn this
very fuel. Every cell of the body requires both
these substances. This important function of .
transportation of orygen and fuel to every part of
the body is performed by blood. The circuiation of
blood does this as well as carry waste products
1
away from the points where these get
accumulated. Blood also helps in maintaining the
body temperature.
Orygen is carried by red blood cells.
2 Antibodies which protect the body from infection
3 are carried by blood plasma. Blood transports
absorbed food from the intestines. It carries
I hormones which are produced by endocrine
7 glands. If the body is injured and the blood vessels
4
6 all parts of the body by the aorta. Even the tiniest
5 of the capillaries receives this orygenated blood.
of the human body. Without blood there would be
\ 9 no life.
8 therefore, plays the most important role in the
The circulation of blood through the body is
one-way affair. This is ensured by valves in the
heart which automatically shut if blood tries to
move in the wrong direction.
2 disease. The number of deaths due to heart failure
10 9*yg"n is taken to the tissues in the body by
capillaries. Thereafter the blood begins its return
journey firstly through very small veins, then
Section of the Heart through larger veins and ultimately, taking the
route of the superlor vena cava and the inferior
vena cava, enters the right side of the heart,
mission accomplished. lt is from here that the
blood is pumped to the lungs for absorption of
oxygen and to restart the process of
The circulation of blood is through
a complicated system which depen on pumping
and pressurizing the blood around the body. At the
centre of this system lies the heart. ln 60 seconds
the heart,beating steadily, pushes 5 litres of blood
through a complete journey in the body. This is
achieved through contraction of the muscles of
the heart. This contraction expels blood from the
right side into the lungs and from the left side into
heart via the pulmonary velns and is distributed to
The heart muscle itself is supplied with orygen
in large quantities because the heart is working non-
stop from the beginning to the end of human life.
The heart which beats non-stop in order to
send the blood round and round in the body,
a drama that is life. Once the heart stops for good,
the rest is silence, It is the strongest part of the
human body. It is also the part most prone to
easily exceeds the number of deaths caused by any
other disease.
Contrary to what is written by the poets, by the
novelists and by the writers of fiction, the heart is
not the seat of emoUon. One's love is a heart-throb

o ) 141 61
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4
7

The diseases of the heart and the circulatory Hypertension or high blood pressure which
I I system relate to the heart, the arteries and the dimages the heart is also partly caused by
5 vLins. A certain level of Pressure has to be these factors'
1

maintained so that the heart can contract and Smokers are more prone to heart disease
relax systematically, quite precisely most of the because of nicotine contained in the smoke which
time. Iiisturbances in blood pressure levels lead adversely affects the arteries. Drugs taken by
either to hypertension or to low blood pressure mothers-to-be affeet the child in the womb and so
and the consequences that follow' does their smoking. Persons beyond the age of 40
An lnefficient functioning of the heart due to a are also a part of the hlgh risk group so.far as
2 heart diseases are concerned. lncreaslngly, however,
disturbance in blood Pressure levels not only
even young Persons have begun to be affected by
6
heart problems.
lf our heart muscle has not already been
4 a

l. Left atrium
2. Left ventricle
3. Aorta
4. Vena cava
5. Right atrium
6. Right ventricle has to pump in a given period of time. machine which in a day pumps almost 8000 litres i
7. Pulmonary arteries of blood through the human body. The heart beats
8, Pulmonary veins Deposition of cholestrol in food on the walls of almost 1,OO,OOb times a day and almost 3 million
\
\
Scctlon of the Hcart the arteries reduces the flow of blood through Umes in a,month. \
them. This reduced blood supply in turn leads to
Thls section illustrates the compllcated inner design An easy life-style has led to a rislng
angina pectoris, heart attack, stroke, dizziness, a
of the heart Blood ls conducted from the left atrium via incidence of heart disease ln technologlcally
the left ventricle to various parts of the body by the disturbed vision and even collapse,
advanced societies. While the diet has become
The.chemical composition of the blood plays rich, the desire ps well as the opportunity to take
of the heart
exercise has bebn considerably reduced. The i:
disturbance in
reasing the
biggest because
p"-o-ple work just
it irregular is a
do not king for
atrium, cause for concern. 30 minutes to 60 minutes every day does a lot to
cted not teep heart diseases away. Everyone must make a
only symbolically because it is the brain which
e but also conscious effort in this direction' Swimming is an
experiences the emotion of love and not the heart.
lack of excellent exercise for this PurPose and so is
The heart does beat faster in moments of love or
itY are cycling. Watch your weighl Stay slim. Do not
fear but that too is a result of communciations
factors which affect the heart adversely' smoke. Avoid high cholesterol foods'
sent from the brain.

142
 Aortic lncompetence 144
Aortic Valve Stenosis 145

Bradycardia r50

Constriction 150
,
Coronary Thrombosis (Myocardial lnfarction).......... 150
Emergency., 151

Endocarditis 152
Heart Failure 152

Pericarditis.......... 155

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ne rys o First aid remedy.

o Pain very severe in elbow of the left arm. Stitches in
ARNICA 200,1000

Permanent cardiac or arterial dilation. the region of the heart.

When the blood pressure is high and aq artery is weak or diseased, there o Pulse feeble and irregular.
i
can be a local swelling. Usually, the main artery of the chest and abdomen o Feeling of heart having been tied with an iron band. CACTUS I

known as aorta is affected. The visible symptoms, in case aneurysm Suffocation. Mother tincture. ln I

develops in the chest, would be chest pain and shortness of breath. o An excellent remedy ln angina pectoris, emergency; 10 drops in
lf an aneurysm bursts, emergency surgery is required. o Acute pain. Violent, clutching.
water every 30 minutes till
condition stabilises.
o Pain shooting down left arm.
DISTINGOISHING SYIVIPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Face blue, lips blue. Left arm numb.
o Stitches in the chest which are worse on inhaling. BARYTA CARB 2OO
o Pain sudden and terrible on the left side of the CRATAEGUS 2OO
o Palpitation and dlstress in the region of the heart, chest, extending into the left arm. Mothei tincture 15 drops
more so while lying on the left slde, in water, 4 times a daY,
o Extreme dyspnoea, that ls, breathlessness, on least
o Chronic aphonia, that is, loss of voice. exertlon but wlthout much increase ln the pulse
o Dllated blood vessels, CALCAREA FLOUR 2OO rate.
o An excellent remedy for aneurysm. One dose per day. o A heart tonic. The medicine ought to be used for a
a ls specific for aortic disease. long time to strengthen the heart muscle and as a
LYCOPODIUM 2OO
prophylactic.
o Palpitation is worse at night.
o Angina attack when the patient is excited. CUPRUM ACETICUM 30
o Difficult respiration and spasmodic constriction of
heart.

ngina ectoris o Onset of pain while going uphill. Any exertion brings
on rush of blood to heart and fainting spells.
o Pulse small, wiry.
CLONOINE 2OO
In emergency administer
5 drops of mother
Pain in the region of the heart and originating there. lt migh't run into the tincture on sugar
arm or the shoulder, often on the left side. The pain generally comes on
o Pallor of the skin. I
repeatedly.
account of strain, exercise or fatigue. The pain is constricting because there o Emergency remedy in angina pectoris.
is a sudden shortage of blood supply to the heart muscle.-An increase in the
severity of the pain or an increase in the frequency of the pain should be a
sign for immediate medical consultation and great care.
At times angina pain is felt as a heart-burn as if on account of
indigestion.
ortic co pete ce
. The angina pain is temporary and passes off with rest but its severity The aortic valve which lies at the exit of the main pumping chamber of
should never be under-estimated. The patient must not stir till pain subsides. the heart gets thickened and does not close properly. The patient
Also please refer'PAIN' below. experiences shortness of breath on account of leakage of blood.

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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
a In case of chronic aortitis, that is tnflammation of
the aorta. I
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
ARSENIC IOD 30 rial i rillation
be no symptoms' but
lrregular beating of the heart' At times' there may
o ln senile heart and fatty degeneration'
AUROM MUR 30 generaliy, there is s[ortness of breath and palpitation'
o An excellent remedy for hardening of the wall of the
hearL IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYlvlPTOlvlS
o High blood Pressure. CRATAECUS
o ln chronic irregularity of heart with extreme
o Arterio'sclerosis. weakness. Very feebie and irregular heart action Mother tincture 15 droPs
Extreme breathlessness on least exertion' dose four times a daY.
Please also see'ARTERIO-SCLEROSIS' below'
Administer for a long
time. A heart tonic.

rtic e te osis o [n cases of dilated heart which is tired, irregular'

Slow and feeble Pulse.
o DroPsy of external and internal Parts'
DICITALIS 30

ic valve becomes narrow and there is obstruction Please see'MYOCARDITIS' below'

to the brain and coronary arteries' lt may cause
eiertion, difficulty in breathing and vertigo while

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
osition.

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

ARSENIC IOD 30
erial ro osis
a Chronic aortitis. Senile heart. Acute inflammation of Formation of a blood clot in an artery of the brain' the
heart' or a leg'
the heart muscle (myocarditis) and fatty The medicine should be pain in- a limb which
given twice daily, half an Other arteries can also te involved. Theri is a sudden
degeneration. because of stoppage of flow of blood'
hour after meals, along ;;1t;. The affected timU feels cold
o This remedy is specific in most of the heart
with any other medicine It would be paler than other parts of the body"
,probl"-t. Pulse is slow; the heart palpitates' Coing which might be indicated. ln order to avoid arterial thrombosis, give up smoking and
reduce weight
upstairs causes breathlessness.
if you are over-weight.
o An excellent remedy for pulmonary stenosis' . ASPIDOSPERJV1A
Shortress of breath and even thrombosis of the Mother tincture to be AlEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTING UISHING SYI{PTOMS
pulmonary artery. given, when attack
comes, in 10 droPs dose, o Specific for thrombosis in the middle or end of a APIS 2OO
every hour till relief is tf,igh. n thick, sensitive stirring all along the inner
obtained. side of a thigh or in a leg.
o An excellent remedy for thrombosis in an artery of BOTHROPS 2OO
o Hardening of walls of the heart in case of older AURdM MET 30
the heart.
people.
o Skin swollen, livid and cold with haemorrhagic
o Angina pectoris due to chronic rheumatism that infiltration.
wanders from joint to joinL
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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Any exertion brings on rush of blood to heart and a
o Thrombosis with high blood pressure. The ailment LACHESIS 2OO
fainting spell. Throbbing in the whole body. Limbs
comes during sleep. go numb.
o Worse on left side, on Pressure and constricton. o ln case of loSs of consciousness. oPruM 200
o Angina pectoris. Neuralgia extending to left arm'or SPIGELI,A 2OO

rterio clerosis (Atheroma)

both arms. Sticking pain,palpitation, dysPnoea'
o The patient feels chilly in the affected parts'
o Shudder through the whole frame of the body'

Ioo ress te - i I
v erte sio
When the blood pressure is higher than normal, the condition is called
speech and in the use of arms and legs, The resulting complications can hypertension. It can lead to angina pectoris, coronary thrombosis and heart
threaten life. failure.
For pre over-weight should shed their weight' Any-one who has hypertension or higth blood pressure should change
Those who ould try to avoid eating too much of fat, his life style in order to avold tension and take regular but moderate exercise.
whlte bread causc hardenlng of the arterles' Hc should give up drlnklng and emoklng, lf hls welght ls on the hlgh slde,
AND POTENCY steps must be taken to reduce lt.
POTENCY
o Specific in cerebral arterio-sclerosis. Vertlgo of the ARNICA 2OO
aged. o Sensation as if the heart stopped beating for 2 or 3 AURUIV1 MET 30, 2OO

. BOTHROPS 2OO seconds; followed by a tumultuous rebound. Sinking

Sudden onset of excruciating pain ih the affected
at epigastrium.
limb. The limb goes cold and turns pale.
o Pulse rapid or feeble; irregular.
o Fatty degeneration of the walls of the arteries; CRATAEGUS a
o Violent headache; congestion in the head; aduUte
extrime dyspnoea on the least exertion. Blueness of Mother tincture 5 times a vision; sleeplessness.
fingers and toes. day. 15 drops each dose. o Surging of blood to head and hearl Confusion with GLONOINE 2OO
o All aggravated by exertion or exercise. Should be used for some . dizziness.
time to obtain good
o An excellent heart tonic, o Sudden and violent irregularities of circulation.
results. Use as a
prophylactic also. Throbbing pulsation in the whole body upto finger-
;
tips.
o Arterio-sclerosis of the lungs. Senile asthma' BARYTA MUR 30 o Laborious action of the heart.
o When the brain is affected. Surging of blood to cLoNolNE 200 o Cannot go uphill. Faints on exertion. I

heart and head. PulsaUng pain. Cannot recognize

o Breathlessness along with palpitation.
localities. Experiences confusion with dizziness. it

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146 1
 Hypertension is one of the main causes of
coronary heart disease and congestive heart
failure. Another serious result of hypertension is a
brain stroke in quite a few cases.lHypertension
develops quite often without any preceding
symptoms.
t,r Hypertension is a condition caused by an
li
iiil increase in the blood Pressure. fu the blood flows
through blood yessels in the human body, it exerts
pressure against the walls of the vessels. As the
I
heart contracts in its cycle of pumping blood,
blood pressure reaches its highest level. This is
called systollc blood Pressure. The blood Pressure
1 reaches its lowest point when the heart is at rest or
is relaxed. This is ialled diastolic blood Pressure.
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' Normally blood pressure should be in the
I
range of 120180 for a healthy Person. There is no
safe limit beyond normal. Any value other than
normal should be a reason for taking care. {0
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lf, continuously, t!*e- systolic and thg diastolic 20
pressurbs exceed the limit of 140/90, a human
being is said to have high blood pressure. He
needs medical care. Values higher than 160/95 are
placed in the danget zone.
Blood pressure level varies depending on the
factors discussed below.
1. As indicated above the movement of blood
through arteries builds up Pressure. This pressure
increases according to resistance offered by the
narrowing inner circumference of th€ arteries.
2. The amount of blood whlch the heart has to
pump out in a given period of time and the total
volume of blood in the body are very relevant
factors. The amount pumped out with each heart- pressure.
of blood vessels, increas€ blood volume and
beat varies according to menta[ tension, physical produce cardio-vascular changes and thereby vary The following grouPs are more affected by
needs of the body due to exercise,and a number
the level of blood pressure. blood pressure than others:
of other causes.
a

3. Hormones produced by various glands and Unfortunately, any malfunctioning of the 1. More men below 45 years of age than women
enzymes produced by the kidneys cause constriction aforesaid factors generally increases the blood in that age grouP.
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2. Persons who are obese. ln these cases,
obviously, the human heart has to PumP a greater
volume of blood,in proportion to the body weight
and size,than in a person with normal body weight.
It is all extra work and hence leads to greater
tension.
3. Children o[ parents either of whom might have
suffered from high blood pressure.
4. The users of excessive quantities of table salt,
plckles, processed meat, canned soup, processed
canned cheese, seasonings like tomato ketchup,
soya sauce, chilli sauce, etc. Sodium in salts leads
to excessive fluid retention in the body and thus
increases the overall volume of blood which the
heart has to pump. That raises the blood pressure
5. Some users of birth control pills.
6. Smokers. Nicotine narrows and constricts
arteries and thereby boosts the blood Pressure.
The consequences of high blood Pressure are
many and none of them is Pleasant, First of all,
the anerial walls become thick and hardened This
is a most unfortunate situation because usually
there is no going back once this process has
started and reached an advanced stage. As the
arteries become narrow and inflexible, the smooth
flow of blood is adversely affected. The heart
muscles come under strain. They are overworked,
They may give way and fail. Further, the supply of
orygen to the heart and brain is reduced.
Meditally, this condition is known as coronary
atherosclerosis. To begin with, there may be no
symptoms although a person may be suffering
from the narrowing and hardening of the arteries.
The heart comes under strain because it has
to compensate for the decreased supply of blood
and oxygen on account of narrowing arteries This
can lead to heart failure.
Corigestive heart failure also can result from
hypertension. lf a substantial part o[ heart muscle
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has been damaged, blood collecs in the
extremities and in the lungs. This brings about a
flooding of blood in the circulatory system and a
congestion takes place because this blood is not
being pumped efficiently. Congestive heart failure
can result lrom many causes. But its most
significant cause is hypertension. The heart is
forced to pump against increasing resistance by
hypertension and perforce it fails.
One of the mogt serious results of
h)?ertension is a stroke which damages the brain.
High blood pressure makes it difficult for delicate
blood vessels to function effectively. The brain
does not get proper nourishment by way of blood
and oxygen. Blood coming with greater Pressure
than normal, physically hurts the sensitive inner
walls of the arteries. A deposit of plaque forms
more rapidly than in normal cases. The blood
vessels loose their elasticity. To put it in a la),rnan's
language: 'fu the plumbing becomes rotten and
defective, a sudden choking occurs'. ln this case,
the choking is that of the supply of blood. The
patient suffers a stroke which can even be fatal.
A stroke may not always kill. But, once it has
affected a person, his ability to walk, think, read,
write or to speak is greatly reduced.
Even if a stroke does not occur, a decrease in
the supply of orygen to the brain over a long
period of time, affects intelligence, clarity of
thinking and weakens memory,
H)?ertension can cause congestion in the
lungs; the patient is short of breath; he develops a
cough.
High blood pressure slows down the
functioning o[ kidneys. As a result, the blood
relains more salt and water. This in turn leads to
high blood pressure. lt becomes thus a vicious
circle.
Hgpertension can lead to partial or
total blindness because it can damage
blood uessels in the retina of the eAe.
Ankles arc swollen
The mtnd as well as the bodg suffer
debilitA and fatigue. Euei as the patient '1
wakes up after hauing slept weLL
he is tired.
To reduce high blood pressure, a smoker
must stoy'smoking. Whatever damage has already
been done to the blood vessels may in course of
time be repaired. But, if the nicotine in tobacco is
allowed to continue its adverse effect by
constricting blood vessels and boosting blood
pressure, there can be no relief. Even the
mediclnes would loose their effectiveness.
Sah lntake ought to be cut down. Table salt
should be given up and the quantity of processed
food should be either drastically reduced or totally
eliminated frcfn the menu, Sauces and ketchup
have to be satriliced.
Those who are overwe'ight must make a
sincere effort to reduce. Although this is easier
said than done, yet there is no way out. Weight
reduction can be achieved only through a proper
regulation of diet and steady, reasonable and
non-tiring exercise,
Relaxatton has a posttiue effect in
reducing hgpertension. Durtng a uorking
dag, a patient of hApeftension mL$t relax
for brtef periods intermittentLg. Relaxation
can abo be achteued through meditation
and goga. Listening to lndian classicaL
music, parttquLarlg the slow mouements,
(the alaap)allso relaxes lhe listener.
Yet, there may be no escape from taking
medicines. A number of powerful drugs are
available for reducing high blood pressure
although invariably they have side effects. But it is
better to treat hypertension with drugs than to live
with it andJace a dangerous situation every minute
of one's lifi. Symptomatic treatrnent according to
the homoeopathic system of medicine is very
usdful and has no side effects. .
 DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS
o
o
High blood Pressure at the climacteric or otherwise.
Palpttatlon of hcail I
MEDICINE
IACHESIS 2OO
POTENCY

Ioo ressure o
o Inegular beaUng of heart. Low blood pressure can be a result"of dlverse factors and leads to
weakness.
o Constrlcted feellng ln the chegt. Oppresstue
sensation. SuffocaUng attack. DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIY1S AND POTENCY
o Acute or chronic heart problem. o Low blood pressure. Pulse feeble, irregular,quick CACTUS 30
Mother tincture, 10 droPs
I

o Rush of blood towards head, with coldness of feet. without strength.

o Weak heart. Violent palpitation, with vertigo,
dose in water every half
o Cough causes pain in ?...t, o, in piles.
flatulence, loss of breath. an hour in emergencY.
o lnability to lie down.
o Constricting, stitching pain in the heart teOiy-
o HyPertension. LYCOPUS VIRA 30 o Cardiac incompetence.
o Heart action tumultuous and forcible. o Face blue.
o Rheumatoid pains. a Extremely feeble heart muscle, Threatened failure' CAFFEIN 2OO

o Cardiac asthma, . o Low blood pressure and low pulse rate.

o To stimulate the heart muscle.
o I Sertension with arterio-sclerosis. PLUMBU/V1MET 30 o Low blood Pressure on account of imperfect CARBO VEG 2OO
o Weak heart Pulse soft and small. orygcnaUon.
o Blood stagnatcs ln the caplllarlcs, causlng bluencsg,
o High blood pressure at the time of climacteric, SANGUINARIA 30 coldness, Body becomes icY cold,
charatterised by flushes of heat, circumscribed o The patient craves for air.
redness of the cheeks. Distension of temporal veins,
o Digestion very weak. Chronic acidity.
Headache in.the occipuL ,
a Low blood pressure caused by exhausting discharge cHtNA 200
o Burning of palms and soles.
from any part of the body. Severe debility.
o Induces fall of both systolic and diastolic blood VERATRU/VI VIRIDE 30 o lrregular, weak but rapid heart'beats followed by
pressure. Reduces congestion at the base of brain, strong heart-beaB.
of lungs. o Anaemia and dropsy.
- o Congestion of head. Giddiness. Bloodshot eyes' o ln chronic heart disease. Heart dilated. CRATAECUS
Double vision. Bloated face. Ivlother tincture to be
I o Extreme breathlessness on least exertion.
o Nausea, vomiting. used over a long time. 15
o An excellent heart tonic. drops, 4 times every daY.
o Rheumatic heart
o Beating of pulse throughout the body, esftcially o Low blood pressure with feeble pulse. PHYSOSTICMA 30
right thigh. o Palpitation. Beats of heart distinctly felt in chest'
' o Burnlng pain in the region of the heart. throat and head.

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o With constrictive, burning pain extendihg to chest. CARBO VEC 2OO
Hyperacidity. Burning ulceration.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY
o Blue discoloration of skin. Cyanosis
o Palpitation, pain, breathlessness,
ARSENIC ALB 2OO
C est ai
o Pulse more rapid in the morning. Chest pain must always be taken seriously. It can be the pain of angina
o Low blood pressure. lmperfect oxygenation. Cold, CARBO VEC 2OO pectoris or of indigestion. For further discussion, please refer to_'ANGINA
blue skin. PECTORIS' and 'gURttlNG' above and 'INDIGESTION' under 'THE
o Chronic lack of appetite. Hence insufficient nutrition. DIGESTIVE SYSTE/V1'.

ra ycar ia Constrictio
DISTI NGOISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
A sensation of slow heart-beat. On.aggravation, it can cause fainting or
death. Cenerally athletes or older persons suffer from bradychardia. o Heart constriction as from an iron band. CACTUS
o Angina pectoris with suffocation, cold sweat. Mother tincture 10 droPs
DISTINGUIS HING SYIV1PTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY in water every half an:''
o An ever-present iron band feeling. Pain shoots down
hour till condition
. Pulse weak; quickened by least movement. Sudden DIGITALIS 30 left arm. Neck constricted as from a tight collar.
stabilises.30 potencY for
sensation as if heart stood still. Mother tincture for o Acute congestion of head and chest. regular use.
o Least movement causes violent palpitation. cardiac stimulation. 15

oro aro osis

drops dose. Reduce dose
o Digitalis stimulates the heart, increases force of
as soon as pulse rate has
systole, increases its duration.
been lowered to 80 beats
Please see'MYOCARDITIS' below. a minute and the normal
rhythm has been partially
or completely restored.
( ocar ial rctio
rning
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Violent, burning pain in chest and stomach. Burning ACETIC ACID 30 it comes on while the person is at resl
pain as of an ulcer. Followed by coldness of skin The pain comes because there id'an obstruction in the artery which
and cold sweat on forehead. supplies blood to the heart.

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The problem is caused by a blood clot forming in the coronary artery. DISTINGUISHING SYIYIPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
The blood supply is reduced and the heart muscle is damaged.
o Pain dull, pressing, heavy as if the heart were forced
Coronary thrombosis is the rpost common cause of heart attacks.
to contract and dilate altemately.
Coronary thrombosis is a serious problem and immediate medical helP o Pain going from Ieft nipple through chest to back
I should be obtained. When the attack comes, the patent should be made to
sit down or be seated properly supported in bed to reduce strain on the o Cold hands, cold feet, cold sweaL
heart o Worse by eating, no matter how little,

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOI{S AND POTENCY

1
o Tightness, constriction after over-exertion or fatigue.
funica relieves and heals affected lesion in the
heart.
ARNICA 2OO
erecy
DISTINGqISHINC SYIVIPTOIT1S MEDICINE
o Patient morose, irritable, wants to be left alone.
Experiences horror at nighL Fears death. . Acute attack of angina pectoris. ARNICA lOOO
o Helps in the dissolutlon of a blood clot. BORTHROPS 30 o Severe paln in left arm, left elbow and the region of
o Constrlctlon ln heart as lf lt were compressed or CACTUS 30 the hearL
lqueez Paln ln cardlac, For regular use. For o Pulse fccblc and lrregular,
I
reglon rt were bound down emergency, mother
o Spasmodlc choklng and suffocaUon.
or dld to beat or as lf bolts tincture 10 drops in water
were holding iL every half an hour till o Distress in breathing.
condition stabilises. o Patient must stay still till pain is relieved.
o Obstructed breathing. Cannot lie on left side. Face
blue.
o Pulse quiik, throbbing, tense and hard. a Angina pectoris with severe constriction, suffocation, CACTUS mother tincture
cold sweat and pain shooting dodn left arm. 10 drops in water every
o Cactus moderates and regulat& the action of the
o Screams in pain. 30 minutes till condition
hearL
stabilises.
o Acute coronary thrombosis. Terrible smothering llcHEsls 200 o Face flushed red, turning blue.
feeling about heart Constriction in the.chest Can o Crawling sensation in left arm.
bear no Pressure on throat or chesL Awakens the o Vlolent palpitation.
sufferer from sleep and compels him to leave the
bed. o Low blood pressure.
o Numb feeling in the left arm.
o Marked aggravatjon in sleep.
o Collapse with coldness of eKernal surfaces. Sudden CAMPHOR mother
o Chronic cases also. and complete prostration. tincture
o Sensation as if the heart is grasped in a vice. LILIU,IVI TIGRINU/VI 2OO o An excellent heart stimulant for emergency use. 10 drops on sugar every
o Frequent sensation as if the heart stopped, followed 15 minutes. Drops on
by rush of blood to iL Violent palpitation. kerchief for smelling.

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 SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DTSTINGOISHING SYIIPTOITIS IiIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o ConstrlcUon severe. CACTUS 30
a futerlal spaEm. CLONOINE
Mother tincture 15 drops o Cardiac insufficiency. Obstructgd breathing. Face
o Pallor. Collapse. Bluish skin.
dose every few minutes blue.
o Small, wiry pulse.
o Pulse quick, throbbing, tense and hard.
o Anaemia of brain. Vertigo.
o Endocardial murmurs.
o Temporary loss of consciousness.
o An excellent medicine for most of the problems
o For palliative purposes in emergency. which affect the heart.
o Acute heart attack. SPIGELIA 2OO o Endocarditis accompanied by rheumatism of joints KAL/,1IA LAT 30
lt
o Violent palpitation. with shifting pain. (r'

o Loss of breath. o Pain in heart region so sharp as to take away the a

breath. Shooting pain through chest, above heart

o Pulse weak and irregular. and into shoulder blades.
o Neuralgia extending to left arm or both arms. o Tumultuous action of the hearl Fast pulse.
o Better sitting erect.
o Worse bent over, lying left side.
o PalpltaUon. Gasping for breath. NAJA TRIPUDIANS 30

ndocarditis o Sutching pain in the reglon 6f the heart' Anglna

pain extending to nape of neck, left shoulder and
arm with anxiety and fear of death.
A bacterial infection with inflammation of the lining of the heart cavity o Threatened paralysis of heart. Body cold. Pulse
and of the heart valves. lt can be acute or chronic' slow, weak, irregular, tremulous.
In case of an acute infection, there is a sudden-rise in temperature; the o Damaged heart after infectious diseases.
fever goes high. There are signs ol heart failure'
o Creat depression of spirits. Extreme languor.
ln chronic endocarditis, the symptoms are more certain. There is general o Acute and chronic endocarditis.
ache and pain in the body. Poor appetite and weight loss. Low-grade fevers' I

Night sweaLs. The problem is rare but very serious. Expert medical advice o Better walking in open air.
ought to be obtained.

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o High temperature.
TY1EDICINE

ACONITE 30
AND POTENCY eart ail re
o Congestion of both heart and lungs. lnability of the heart to fulfil the pumping demands and thus to maintain
circulation of blood sufficient to meet the needs of the body. It can be
o Palpitation with anxiety, cardiac oppression, and caused either by the weakness of the heart muscle or by reduction in the
syncope, that is, brief loss of consciousness in amount of blood supplied to the heart for any reason'
transient cerebral anaemia or heart block or sudden
lowering of blood pressure. Heart failure whether hkins place over a period of time or suddenly is a

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matter for concern. In the latter case, the patient can suffer a shock and
consequent collapse.
Persons who suffer from faihlre of the heart experience increasing
breathlessness. There is wheezing as in an attack of asthma, persistent
ocar rction
cough and swelling in the feet and ankles. Death of a part of the heart muscle on account of coronary thrombosis.
11
Heart failure is a problem which requires expert attention. Symptomatic For medicines please refer 'CORONARY THROMBOSIS (MYOCARDIAL
) treatment indicated in this chapter would, however, be of great help. INFARCT1ON)' above.
l

For medicines please refer'EMERGENCY','TONIC' and titles of

t' symptoms as observed in the patient.
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erte sio ocar itis
Please refer'BLOOD PRESSURE- HIGH/FIYPERTENSION' above
I An acute inflammation of the heart muscle leading to palpitation,
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difficulty in breathing, pain in the chest. Sometimes myocarditis darnages the
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heart muscle for good.

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DISTINGUISHING SYTYIPTOIY1S MEDICINE AIJD POTENCY
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ation . Myocarditis. ARSENIC IOD 30

DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS o Senile heart.
MEDICINE AIID POTENCY
o Fatty degeneration.
o Of the middle and the thickest layer 6f the heart ARSEN]C IOD 30
vqlve. Myocarditis. Fatty degeneration. o Chronic weakness of the heart muscle. lrregular
o Senile hearL fluttering with a tendency to faint.
o DifficulV in breathing on going upstairs.
o Chronic aortitis.
o Severe pain in cardiac region going through to
back.
o Acute or chionic inflammaUon'of the hearL CACTUS mother tincture
o Paliitation. lrregular beal 10 drops in water 4 times
o Weakness and dilation of myocardium, that is, the DICITALIS 30
o Constrictioh. a day.
muscle of the heart. Mother tincture in acute
o Swelling on left hand, left leg, left fool Numbness in o lnflammation of the heart muscle. Sudden. attack to stabilise
left arm. condition. 15 drops dose
o Pulse weak, irregular, abnormally slow. Quickened
by least movement.
on sugar or bread every
30 minutes. Reduce dose
o Inflammation of s'ac that forms the outer covering CANNABIS SAT 30 o Sensation as if the heart would stop beating if the as soon as pulse has
of heart. patient moved. Spasmodic but incomplete
stabilised at 80 beats a
o Endocarditis. contractions.
m.inute and normal
o Pericarditis. o Heavy breathing, worse by lying. rhythm fully or partially
.)tt
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOTIS I{EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Lassitude, faintness and exhaustion during a mild restored. Nothing liquid o Cold sweaL
illness like a cold or influenza, should be taken for 20 o Face blue. Ups blue. Left arm numb.
minutes before or after
administration of Digitalis a Emergency remedy in angina pectoris. GLONOINE mother
mother tincture. o Pulse small, wiry. tincture.5 drops on sugar
to be given repeatedlY.
o Extreme prostratlon. Cardiac failure followlng fever o Pallor.
o lnitable.Taciturn. Full of gloomy apprehension. o Collapse.
o Dropsy of external and internal parts. o Anaemia of the brain.
o Better when perfectly still. o Rheumatic soreness in cardiac region. UTHIUA4 CARB 30
o Worse on least movement, even lifting an arm. o Throbbing, dull stitches in the region of the heart,
extending to back.

ai o Sudden shock in the hearL

o Pain in heart before menses; with pain in bladder
SYITIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY and before urinating.
. Violent burning pain in chest and stomaclt followed ACETIC ACID 30 o Angina pectoris; heart symptom with loss of voice. OXALIC ACID 30
by coldness of skin, cold sweat on forehead. o Sharp, lancinating pain in the left lung, coming on
o Palpitation. suddenly, depriving the patient of breath.
o Face pale, waxen, emaciated. Eyes sunken, o Pain in right side of the breast. Sticking pain near PHELIINDRIUM 30
surrounded by dark rings. Profound anaemia. sternum, extending to back and near shoulders.
o Weak hearl o Cough with profuse, foul smelling expectoraUon,
a Angina pectoris. AMYL NITRO mother o Shock of pain ln cardlac reglon alternaUng with pain PHYTOIJCCA 30
o Palpitatlons tincture, to be inhaled by in the right arm.
putting drops on a a Pericarditis, that is, inflammation of the sac covering SPIGELIA 2OO
kerchief. An emergency the heart, with stitching pain. Violent
medicine. palpitation- frequent attacks of. I
o Angina pectoris. First aid remedy. ARNICA 2OO, 1OOO oAcute heart attack
o Severe pain in elbow of the Ieft arm. Stitches in the o Patient awakens suddenly after midnight with pain SPONGIA 2OO
region of the heart. and suffocation. Surging of heart into chest as if lt
o Pulse feeble and irregular. Breathing distressed, would force out upwards,

o Patient must stay immobile till pain subsides. o Angina pectoris. TABACU}I 30
o Angina pectoris with constriction as of an iron band. Pain caused by shock or violent phyqical exertibn.
CACTUS mother tincture
Pulse imperceptible. Acute dilation.
Suffocation. 10 drops in water every
o Severe heart pain with abnormally rapid heart rate. TI-IYROYDINUM 30
o Pain shooting down left arm. Molent clutching pain. 30 minutes till condition
stabilises. o Tachycardia. {r
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o Stitching pain in chest.
o Strong pulse.
IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY

Disagreeable awareness of the heart-beat to person concerned.

o Better when perfectly sUll,
','
IY1EDICINE o Worse on least moUon,
a Palpltatlon with distension of stomach. o PerlcardiUs ln acute rheumatic cases, Violent cuttlng coLcHtcuM 30
ABIES CAN 30
and stinging pain in the chesl
a Violent palpitation reverberating in head.
il BELTADONNA 2OO o Very difficult breathing. Tightness in the chest.
Q Palpitation from least exertion.
o Palpitation.
. Violent palpitation. Weak hearL pulse feeble, CACTUS mother tincture
irregular, quick, without strength. o Vertigo; at tlmes loss of consciousness on sitting
uprighL
o Low blood pressure.
o Pulse thread-like, imperceptible.
. Palpitation with dyspnoea or breathtessness while cocA 30
climbing a mountain. o Please see 'MYOCARDIflS' above for the symptoms DICITALIS 30 and mother
of Digitalis. tincture.
a Palpitation from nervous irritation. Heart action
LYdOPUS VIRC 30
tumultuous and foicible.
r
o Please refer 'KALivt[A l-{T 30' under tGIJvllA L\T 30
, o High blood pressure. 'ENDOCARDffiS' above.
a Palpitation with coldness of heart and constriction. o Rheumatic pericarditis. SPICELIA 2OO
NAT MUR 2OO
Very rapid hearf.beal In anaemic persons. o Pericarditis Mth sticking pain.

' $lll',fl","
SPIGELIA 2OO o Vloleqt palpitation. Frequent attacks.
i
o Acute heart attack Sharp pain shooting through
heart to back or radiating from the heart down the
o PalpitaUon Mth inegular and,rapid pulse. arm, down the spine.
n\ VERATRO/VI ALB 2OO
o One of the best heart stimulants. o Worse by sitting down or leaning forward.

ericar itis
An inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. The pain is like that of
coronary thrombosis. Terrible breathlessneis. Swelling in abdomen and the
lse a illo
DISTINGOISHING SYI4PTOMS MEDICINE AND
l,) ankles.
I o Abnormal rapid beating of the pulse or tachycardia. ABIES NICRA 2OO
DISTINGOISHING SYIU1PTOIVIS IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY o Abnormal rapid beating of the pulse. Tachycardia. ACONITE NAP 30
a Constrictive pericardiUs with tendemess in the BRYONIA 2OO o Patient is full of fear, anxiety.
abdomen and swelling of ankles. o Numbness and crawling in fingers.
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. lnfection of lining of the heart cavity with violent and CACTUS 30
rapid action. lrregular pulse.
o Palpitation. DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Constrictive pain in heart. a Chronic heart disease. Heart dilated. CRATAECUS
o Left arm numb. Left arm, left leg, left foot swollen. o Extreme breathlessness on least exertion. Mother tincture should be
used over a long time. 10
drops 4 times a day, in
o Very slow pulse. DIGITALIS water.
o Slow pulse alternating with quick pulse. Mother tincture l5 drops o Cardiac tonic, Useful ln weak hearts, DIGITALIS 30
o Dilated, tlred heart, Weak heart. lrregular breathing, on sugar or bread. o Very slow pulse, lrregular,
Reduce dose as soon as
o Cardiac failure followlng cardiac dropsy. pulse becomes normal or O Skin blue, Lips blue.
a Blue lips and tongue. almost normal. o Dropsy of brain, lungs, abdomen, ln heart
o Blueness of the skin. problems. Swelling of feet.
o Numbness of fingers. Hands, feet cold.

o SIow pulse and rapid pulse alternating. MORPHINUM 30

o Abnormally rapid heart-beat. Tachycardia. NAT MUR 2OO +, l)
o Palpitation with great fluttering.
o Constriction.
o Coldness of heart.
o Anaemia. A sound heart is the ltfe of the flesh.
E

. Acute dilation caused by shock or violent'physical TABACUM 30 PROVERBS XIV

exertion. Angina pain,
o Pulse lriegular but rapid. VERATRUM ALB 2OO
o Stimulates the heart. The heart is the mo* noble
of all members of our bodg
St. John Chrysotom
ac ycar ia
Abnormally rapid beating of the pulse.
For medicines please see 'PULSE RAPID/SLOW' above.

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2. Mouth 11. Left lung
3. Pharynx 12. Pleura
5
6 4. Trachea 13. Right principal bronchus
5. Frontal sinus 14. Left principal bronchus
3
7 6. Sphenoidal sinus 15. Bronchi
I 2 7. Tonsils 16. Respiratory bronchiole
rl,
8. Larynx 17. Diaphragm
I 9. Vocal cords
9
stream. This function is performed by the lungs of the system affected or through their symptoms.
4 which are the centre of the respiratory system. Babies under six months can suffer serious
The air is breathed into and out of the lungs disorders of the respiratory system. So do very
11
10 through a passage consisting of the nose, the weak and elderly people who can suffer from
12 throat and the wind-pipe (the trachea). The nose acute bronchitis or pneumonia. Smokers form
another grqup who run a serious risk
tt t3 14
and the throat have been separately described
unnecessarily. Civing up smoking can reduce
elsewhere. The wind-pipe divides into 2 bronchi,
12 one going to each lung. The left bronchus and the and prevent a lot of respiratory problems.
right bronchus sub-divide into increasingly smaller Any respiratory illness makes the body weak. lt
15 bronchioles which end in sniall cavites shaped like is, therefore, necessary that anyone who has been
I balloons known as alveoli. In the thin walls of the through a respiratory problem should take up
$ alveoli occurs the exchange of oxygen for heavy work only after some time. This would
16
carbon-dioxide through extremely tiny blood reduce the chances of the infection travelling into
16
vessels, Each lung has 250 million alveoli. the lungs.
17 The air being breathed in is purified by the The common cold and sinusitis are disorders
nose. This filtered air passes through the throat
of the respiratory system. These have been
(the pharynx) and moves on into tie larynx and
discussed elsewhere. Following the homoeopathic
onward into the wind-pipe. practice, the symptoms whlch have been
The lungs are surrounded by membranes discussed ln this chapter relate malnly to
tD known as the pleura. These membranes are moist. difficulUes associated with the lungs and thelr
They allow the lungs to move freely for their components; cough, inflammation of the pleura
proper functioning. Below the lungs there is a and so on.
partition wall known as the diaphragm. When we
Problems relating to the throat and its parts
breathe,the diaphragm contracts, the space in the
have been discussed in the relevant chapter.
chest is increased and the lungs expand.
. It goes without saying that breathing in fresh
T The stronger the action of the rib muscles and
the diaphragm the greater the air which enters the clean air and taking regular exercise keep the
lungs. Further, the greater the quantity of respiratory system in good order. As pointed out
above, smoking which leads to lung cancer is one
carbon-dioxide which has to be expelled from the
blood-stream, the faster is the rate of breathing in of the most obnoxious habits inculcated by
The human body would not suryive without a
and out. On breathing out the muscles of the mankind, No words are strong enough to
supply of sufficient orygen which, in turn, helps
condemn this habit. Further, environmental
produce energy needed by the body for its chest and the diaphragm relax. The rib cage sinks
pollution today is playing havoc with the
various activities. In this process carbon-dioxide is and the lungs contract. The air is squeezed out.
respiratory system of all living beings. ln
produced. The body must get rid of this. The The air being breathed out has traces of this the main culprits are factory smoke and
I respiratory system performs these functions, of the carbon dioxide. This is useful in mouth to mouth automobile exhausts. lt is difficult to say
intake of air rich in oxygen and the exhaling of respiration in emergencies. when modern civilization would be able to
carbon-dioxide. The respiratory system is subject to aftack by cope up and fight these dangerous phenomena,
The transformation of orygen into energy hundreds of organlsms, either bacteria or viruses. by-products of the technology which is the very
takes place via lts absorption into the blood- The disorders are mainly known either by the part foundation of its economic well-being.

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Children
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Emphysema
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E<pectoraUon
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Hoarseness
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Suffocation....
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Tickling..........
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Tuberculosis.
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Voice LosVHoarseness,........
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Wheezing
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Whooping
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st a rocial DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOMS

o
I Asth-a severe at nighl After midnight uttr"G.
o Breathing.laborious, oppressed. Must sit up to
breathe.
IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
ARSENIC ALB 2OO

It is a lung problem in which small bronchial passages become swollen

and narrow. This results in breathing difficulty and wheezing. o Terrible wheezing.
Bronchial asthma is purely a respiratory disease. lt is not to be o Frothy expectoration.
mixed with cardiac asthma which affects patients with heart disease and o Burning feeling in the chest.
which is more serious.
o Extreme agitation, moaning and restlessness.
The main symptoms are tightness in the chest, difficult cough, wheezing
o Great exhaustion; anguish as if at the point of death
sounds on breathing out.
o Cold perspiration.
.
At times skin may turn blue and the pulse may become fast. In babies
and young children difficulty in breathing results in the lower ribs being o Asthma followlng pneumonia.
drawn inwards. o Chronic lung troubles.
When the attack comes the problem appeafs to be very serious, But a Humld asthma. Bubbllng rales. Oppression in BACILLINUM 2OO
deaths from asthma are uncommon. breathlng.
At the time of.an asthma attack, in order to ease the distress of the o ExpectoraUon full of pus and mucus.
30 alternately, every 15 minutes. o Lungs of old people, with chronic catarrhal
for better results. Twenty pills condition and enfeebled pulmonary circulation.
K
ugh medicine for 2 hours. The .
( a few seconds and then gulped.
Violent spasm of asthmatic breathing attended by BELI-\DONNA 2OO
constriction of chest and of throat. Feels as if the
I
patent.would suffocate. Moaning at every breath.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS o Sudden attack.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Oppressed respiration, quick, unequal.
o Sudden, violent attack. 4 ACONITE NAP 30
o Loss of voice. Pain in larynx.
ri
o Stitches through chesl An excellent first remedy.
Alternate with lpecac 30, o Extreme dyspnoea. Breathlessness. CALC CARB 30
o Constant pressure if the chest
/
every 15 minutes, in o Chest very sensitive to touch, percussion or
o Hoarse, dry, croupy cough. acute attack till the aftack Pressure.
o Restlessnesa. Fear. Fear of death. subsides. . Asthma of old age. No strength in the body. CARBO VEC 2OO
o Better ln open alr. o Skin blue, Imperfect orygenation.
o Worge at midnlght o Appetite lost. Acidity, lndigestion.
o Worse ln a warm room, llng on affected side. o Spasmodic asthma alternating with spasmodic
1t Worse from df cold *lna; irom tobacco r-ok CUP MET 2OO
. vomiting. Spasm and constriction in chest.
a Lungs full of mucus. Coarse raftling. Unable to take ANTIM TART 2OO, lOOO o Face turns blue; eyes turn up; fingers and nails lose
rrlucus ouL colour. Cramped fingers.

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DULCAMARA 2OO o An excellent palliative in cases of cardiac asthma. ACONITE 30

o Attack in wet cold weather. Loose cough. Rattling
mucus. o Palpitation with anxiety. First aid as described
under ASTHI'IA
o Patient may be suffering from high blood pressure.
o Acute or chronic asthma, IPECAC 2OO BRONCHIAL.
o Before mucus is formed or after. ln acute attack alternate Arxiety, lrraUonal fear, fear of death. (
Aconite 30 and lpecac 30 o Oppressed breathing on least motion.
o Nausea ever-present. till attack is under control. o Numbness and tingling in fingers.
o Constriction. Later lpecac can be o Worse at midnight and after midnighl Worse in a
o Wheezing severe. continued as the main warm room. Worse cold drinks.
medicine to obtain relief.
o lncessant, violent cough. o Specific for cardiac asthma. Stimulates the ASP]DOSPERA4A
o Phlegm does not yield to cough. respiratory centres and increases oxygen absortion Mother tincture 10 drops
in the blood. every hour.
o At times lungs haemorrhage. a

o The guiding symptom is want of breath during

o Loss of voice complete. exertion.
a With sudden flushes of heat, orgasm of blood, IICHESIS 2OO . Asthma with high blood pressure. The pulse is full BARYTA CARB 2OO
and hard.
o Threatened paralysls of lungs.
o Black spots before the eyes.
o Must loosen clothes to Prevent suffocaUon. Severe
constrlctlon of chest, of resplratory systQm, o Deep.Eoundlng ralec ln the cheel {
o Cold sweal o Very useful for old asthmatlc paUents wlth hlgh BARYTA MUR 2OO
blood pressure.
)r o Bronchial asthma with yellow exPectoration. KALI SULF 30 o The patient is unable to lake out phlegm. The
o Rattling of mucus in chesl cough is suffocating.
o Worse by every change of weather.
o Asthma in nervous patients. LYCOPODIUM 2OO
o ln cases of weak heart and asthma, DICITALIS 2OO
o futhmatic attack excited by anger or emotion.
o Shortness of breath; a constant desire to breathe
o In patients who are always catching cold, are easily deeply.
tired and exhausted. I
o Sudden sensation as if the heart stood still. The
o Burning sensation in the oesophagus. pulse is weak but is quickened by least movement.
o Aggravation from 4 to 8 PJv1. o Cases of chronic bronchitis and weak hearl

st a ar iac ronc iolitis

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older patients with a history of serious heart disease can get attacks of A viral respiratory infection affecting very young infants, mostly in winter,
cardiac asthma at night. The infection starts with cough or cold and spreads to the small air tubes
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MEDICINE AT.ID POTENCY

deep in the lungs. Mucus and pus congest the lungs'.Later o.n there
is DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOI{S
Jifn'cuft, in breiihing. The child breathes rapidly.The lower ribs and the upper
o Dry, hacking cough; stitches in chest, in centre of BRYONIA 2OO
uuao-6n of the chil-d are sucked in with each breath' The skin of the child ribi. Sensation as if the chest would fly to pieces' A dose of 10 globules
turns pale or blue. I
of trachea and of lungs.
lnfectlon dissolved in half a tea-
MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Little or no exPectoration. cup of luke-warm water,
SYIV1PTOMS
sipped slowly, repeated
^? ACONITE NAP 30 o Worse on Ieast movement. Worse after eatirlg or
a Acute, sudden and violent attack. every four hours, brings
For quick relief. RePeat drinking,
o Oppreseed breathlng oh least motlon. Lower rlbs early rellef.
dose every 15 or 30 o Usually the flrst remedY.
sucked ln. Vlolent cough.
minutes to control the o With suffocaUve catarrh, Rattling ln chest. CHINA 200
o Chlld physlcally and mentally restless' attack.
'miantgnt. o Vlolent cough after every meal
I
o Worse at nlght and after
o Debility.
\
. Pus formed in the lungs or in pleural cavities' CALCAREA SULPH 30
o Bronchitis following influenza.
. Short breaths. Rapid brcathing. The baby looks pale IPECAC 2OO
IPECAC 2OO
or turns blue. o Bronchitis with nausea.
o Wheezing cough. Constant constriction in the chest' o Terrible wheezing.
o Restlessness and irritabilitY. o Viotent dyspnoea. Difficult breathing. Weight on
chest.
o Acute aftack or a chronic case.
TUBERCULINUM 2OO o Bubbling rales. Bleeding from lungs.
o Shortness of breath.and a sensation of suffocation'
o Face pale; eyes sunken, with blue margins'
o Hard, dry cough during sleep in children'
o Acute bronchitis in infants. Coarse rattling. .7.
Wheezing. Pain below the ribs. Bad cold ends in I
chest.

ronc itis c te leading to

o Use Antim Tart 200, alternating, as well in case
phlegm does not Yield.
o Wheezlng and nausea are leading indications for
A sudden inflammation of the bronchi, the larger air passages lpecac.
gradually becoming loose with
tn" irng"lhere is nacHng and dry cough, sensation
o Rattling o[ mucus in chesL Bronchial asthma. KALI SULPH 30
or greenish' There is a
proar.iion of mucus whici may 'yellow
bL
NATRUM SULPH 2OO
o Bronchitis with profuse exPectoration which is thick,
Lf pain just below the ribs when the patient coughs'
ropy and greenish.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Chest feels all gone. Constant desire to take deep
DISTINGUISHING SYTV1PTOMS
ANTIM TART 2OO long breath. Must hold chest when coughing'
o Rattling of mucus. Rattling heard across the room' oPruM 200
White sputum.
o Rattting breathing with deep snoring.
o Bronchitis with bland, thick, green' yellow PULSATILLA 30
o Very difficult exPectoration.
expectoration.
o Great prostration while coughing.
o lmpending ParalYsis of lungs.
o Alternate with Bryonia 200. t
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This is a long-drawn trouble with virtually an irreversible process of Cough is a symptom of some disease, usually of a respiratory nature.
deterioration, The bronchial tubes get narrowed. The delicate air-sacs of the
DISTINGUISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY
lungs are destroyed. Blood does not get enough supply of orygen, Chronic
bronchitis may lead to heart fallure. a Dry, hoarse, croupy cough. ACONITE NAP 30
HING IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY o On exposure to dry cold air or otherwise.

o Chronic bronchitis where old cold has fastened ilself ANTIMONIUM JODAT o Sudden aggravation.
upon the bronchial tubes. Attacks of hard, crouPy 200 o Worse at night, after midnight
cough with wheezing. o Hacking cough on taking cold air' Pain into ears. ALLILUV1 CEPA 2OO I

o lnability to raise sputum. o Whooping cough with flatulence, vomiL

o Specially suited to aged and weak patienLs'
a Dry hacking cough after every cold. A/WV1 CARB 30
o Pneumortia and bronchitis.
o Violent, spasmodic cough, with facial herpes. ARNICA 2OO
o Loss of strength and aPPetite'
a The patient cannot take out phlegm altlrough it is ANTIMONY TART 2OO, o Tickling, short, dry tough, worse at night' BELTADONNA 2OO
there in abudance. Rattling of mucus in lungs can 1 000 o Larynx very painful.
be heard across the room.
o Violent, sudden onset. Face turns red.
o Death rattle. BRYONIA 2OO
o Hacking cough arising from upper trachea which is
t\ . Chronic bronchitis. ARSENIC IOD 30 dry, Must sit up,
J /r'Eumotria that fails to clear up. o Cough with sUtches in chest. Feellng as if chest
o Chronlc bronchltia symPtomt with cough and NATRUM SULPH 2OO would fly to pieces. Paln in centre of rib cage,
lncrearlng brcathlersncss. o Llttlc or no cxpcctorauon.
"
o Mucus whlte and frothy or thick, ropy, greenish' o Bronchitis.

i o Burning sensation in the chest. Heat throughout SULPHUR 2OO o Loose cough, with expectoration of large pieAes like CALC ACETICA 30
chesL One dose every day casts of bronchial tube.
o Difficult respiration. Feeling of oppression. Wants besides other indicated o Difficult breathing.
windows open. remedies.
o Better bending backwards.
o Greenish, purulent, sweetish expectoration. Much
o Whooping cough attacks ending with white tough COCCUS CACTI 30
rattling of mucus.
mucus.
o Worse morning.
o Feeling of being strangled.

il ren Please refer'INFANTS/CHILDREN' below.

o Tickling in larynx.
o Chronic bronchitis.

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o ending in catalepsy. Face
Fingbrs, nalls lose colour,
CqP MET 2OO Cro
ed fingers.
. large infants and chirdren.between 6 months and 3 years suffer
Maln remedy for whooplng cough. DROSERA 2OO trom croup. Viruses rnfect the upper iespiratory tract. There is aiute
"-^_BI_?nd
o odic, dry irrltating. inflammation and swelling in the region of the vocal cordr,.uinly-in ttu
another very rapidly. larynx.
Breathing is noisy. A croaking sound is produced. The voice becomes
.hoarse.
o Mucus yellow- Bleeding from nose and mouth.
cough is hoarseand barking. The c'hest wall is drawn inwards with
o Retching. each breath. Temperature rises above 38. C (101.F).
o Worse after midnight.
a Cough with nausea. DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIqS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
IPECAC 2OO
o Whooping cough with nausea. Vomits all food. Use Antim Tart 200 to get o Sudden, dry, hoarse, croupy cough. On exposure to
Red ACONITE 30
face. Spasms. phlegm out if lpecac fails. dry cold wind.
o Terrible wheezing. But first use lpecac in o High fever. Dry skin.
o lncessant and violent cough with every breath. acute cough which
o Child aroused from sleep by long,suffocating
, Phlegm does not yield to -
ioughing. comes suddenly and
attacks.
when nausea is present.
OMetallicrhacking cough. Brassy sound in catarrhal o Every expiration of breath ends with coarse, hacking
I(ALI BI 2OO cough.
cough in laryngiUs,
o Ropy, green mucus down the throat. Difficult to take o Fcar. of being choked to death. Anxlety,
out ResUessness,

a Dry cough in the evenings ahd at night Must o Better in open air.
sit up PULSATILII30
for relief. Loose'cough in th6 morni;g witfr tfilct, ' o Worse in warm room, in evenings and night, Ilng
copious, green and bland expectorati6n. on affected side.
o Pressure up the chest. Soreness in chesl
o Severe form of catarrhal croup.
. Violent cough with thick, yellow lumps coming out.
ANTIM TART 2OO
SILICEA 2OO o Gasping for breath at the beginning of every
o Colds fail to yield. coughing spell.
o Chronic casei. o Rattling mucus choking the lungs; but no
. Cough which is dry, barking, croupy. SPONCIA TOSTA 30
expectoration. Cannot take it out.
o Abates.after eating or drinking, particularly o Threatened paralysis of the lungs.
taking
warm drinks. ' o Face cold, bluish, covered with cold sweat.
o Hoarseness. Larynx constricted, dry, burning. Prostration and collapse.
o Cough with sneezin!. o Pulse rapid, weak, trembling. ?a
SOUILI.A 30
o Broncho-pneumonia.
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I{EDICINE AND POTENCY

of the air-sacs become thin and ruPture.
DISTINGqISHING SYIV1PTOMS
. The patient experiences difficulty in breathing and in exhaling. He suffers
Difficult breathing, wheezing. Complete insensibility. CARBO VEG 2OO
No cough or muffled cough. from cough which can sound either dr! or wet' His chest shaPes into a
barrel. He turns blue with exertion. Loses weight.
o Face blue. Pulse slow, intermittenL
o Constant anguish and resUessness.
DISTINGqISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND
o Highest grade of croup.
. Ratdlng, choklng cough, The chlld chokes wlth HEPAR SULPH 2OO
every coughlng spell; has to slt up and bend ttre o Lack of tone or strength of bronchial tubes. AMMONIUM CARB 30
head back. Least exposure causes a spell of croupy o AsthmaUc oppresslon of breathing,
coughlng.
o Frequent attacks. o Coughs and coughs.
o Cannot get rid of rattlirlg mucus but can breathe o Faints from effort to breathe. a

without discomforL o Stitching pain in the chest.

o Profuse, sour sweat before midnighl o Great accumulation of mucus in lungs. Not easily
o Worse early morning. raised.

o Catarrhal croup. o Pulmonary oedema.

IPECAC 2OO
o Evening cough with convulsions, wheezing. o Worse 3 to 4 A.M.

o Spasmodic cough, Constriction; danger of

suffocation. o Suffers from the greatest difficulty in breathing. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Nausea and vomiting. Suffocation.
o Chest tight as if bound by a hoop.
o Worse from least motion,
o Gradual ond insidious onset of croup. o Burning in the chesl
KALI BI 2OO
o Cough hoarse, metallic with loud mqcus rales. o Face turnlng blue. Cold persplrction.

o Tough stringy mucus. Difficult to take out. o Great anxiety and restlessness.

o Shortness of breath. o Better from heat, warm drinks, head elevated.

o Worse wet weather, after midnight,'from cold, hold
o Wheezing.
food, cold drinks.
o Better in the warmth of the bed.
o Aggravation towards 3 A.M. o Often after Arsenic Alb, in neglected, chronic CARBO VEG 2OO
o Worse bronchitis with emphysema. Cough spasmodic,
violent.

pyse a o. Total breathlessness.

o Threatened paralysis of the lungs.
o Cold hands, cold feet, cold breath. Skin blue.
A chronic lung disease in which there is a progressive loss of lung
elasticity. The tiny air-sacs in the lungs get inflated and distended. The walls o Watery, copious

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DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYTVIPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
. Dry spasmodic cough in old perspns. IPECAC 2OO o Bleeding froJn lungs with nausea. ln bronchitis. ln IPECAC 2OO
o Lungs full of mucus which is difficult to expectorate. asthma.
Expectoration, if any, gives temporary relief. o Wheezing.
o Difflcult inspiration and expiration. o Profuse yellow/green expectoration, very glutinous KALI BI 2OO
o Wheezing. and stict<y. Coming out in a long, stringy and
o Nausea. tenacious mass with unimaginable difficulty.
o Yellow expectoration in bronchial asthma. KALI SULPH 30

x ectoratio
DISTING0IS HING SYIVIPTOIY1S
. Expectoration thick, yellow/green, bland with loose
cough in the morning.
a Thick, yellow, lumpy with violent couqh.
'(
PULSATILLA 30

SILICEA 2OO
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Thick but easy expectoraLion. Profuse TOBERCOLINUM 2OO
a Little balls of mucus with cough which ends in a ACARICUS 2OO bronchorrhoea.
sneeze. o Hard hacking cough. Rales all over chest.
o Very dlfficult expecto^ration although bronchial tubes ANTIM TART 2OO o Profuse sweating.
are overloaded with inucus.
t o Loss of weighl
O Rattllng heard across the room. Death ratfle.
o In tuberculosis.
o White mucus.
o In old or young.
o Pulse rapid, weak and trembling.
o ExpectoraUon full of pus in humid asthma. BACILLIUM 2OO
oarse ess
. Expectoration of lqrge pieces qf casts of bronchial CALC ACETICA 30 Please refer 'VOICE LOST/HOARSENESS' below. Also 'HOARSENESS'
tubes. Loose cough. under 'THE THROATI
o Green, purulent expectoration, with fever. CALC IOD 30
o Chronic cough.
o Pneumonia. High fever.
o White or yellow, thick, lumpy secretions from lungs. CALC SULPH 30
nfants/ ildren
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOIYIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
Pus forms in lungs or pleural cavities.
a White, tough mucus. o Croup. Dry, croupy cough of the child. ACONITE NAP 30
COCCUS CACTI 30
o Strangling attacks of whooping cough. o Awakens frightened. Restless. Full of fear
o Chronic bronchitis. o Acute attack.

a Pure blood expectoration in pneumonia. o Exposure to dry cold air.

FERRUM PHOS 30
. Pure bjood from lungs. Spitting of. blood while MILLEFOLIUM 2OO
o Midnight aggravation.
3
coughing. o Failure to expectorate mucus in lungs. ANTIM TART 2OO I

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o Bronchitis; terrible wheezing with loss of breatlr. o lnability to take out phlegm. Rattling sounds can be ANTITVI TART 2OO
IPECAC 2OO
heard across the room.
o Pain below the ribs.
a Chronic catarrhal condition of lungs. Enfeebled BAqLLINKIIVI2OO
o Nausea. Vomiting. ,t'
pulmonary circulation.
o Pneumonia. Chest loaded wittr mucus. Rapid, \ o Bronchial affection of old people with cardiac BARYTA MUR 30
wheezing respiration. Face pale, turning blue. dilatation.
o Acute, sudden onset. o futhma in aged. Skin becomes blue, lmperfect CARBO VEG 2OO
. Snuffles. Nose blocked. NUX VOM 2OO oxygenation.
o Nose blocked, dlfficulty ln breathlng. Snuffles. SAMBUCUS NIGRA 30 o Poor digestion. Acidlty.
o Chlld glvcs up nlpple. Slts up. o Extreme deblllty.
o Turns blue. o Bronchitis in old exhausted persons. Thick, yellow, FIYDRAST'IS 2OO
a Broncho-pneumonia in chlldren. tenacious expectoration.
TUBERCULINUM 2OO
Also please see'CROUP' above.

ai
cer DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND

A serious illness and a killer. Malignant growth in one or both of the o ln chest on exposure to dry cold air. Sudden. ACONITE 30
lungs. The patient has terrible cough; spiLs yellowish,green sputum and quite
o In pleurisy.
often blood which is red or brown. Has difficulty in breathing.
o ln chest, of bone and cartilages. ARNICA 2OO
Cigarette smoking is one of the major causes of lung cancer. Those who
smoke must give it up. Those who do not should nerrer start. The remedies o Caused by injury.
indicated are mainly palliatves,
o Darting pain in upper part of right lung. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS o Severe pain in larymx. BELI-ADONNA 2OO
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o With great soreness of muscles and bones. EOPATOR]U/VI PERF 2OO
o Coughing up of pure blood. MILLEFOLIUM 2OO
lnfluenza.
o Streaks of blood in mucus from the lungs. Sputa PHOSPHORUS 2OO o Left lung painful. OXALIC ACID 30
rusty, blood-coloured or full of mucus.
o Thick, yellow, lumpy mucus. SILICEA 2OO o Loss of voice with cardiac derangemenL
o Violent cough. o-Larynx very painful. Cannot talk PHOSPHORUS 2OO

I
o Sharp stitches in chest.

eole o Lots of heat in chest.

AIso please refer'PLEURISY' and'PNEUMONIA' bElow.
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

Paraly srs Of, Lungs o Acute stabbing Pain in the chest.

o Chest muscles sore. Sensitive to touch,
RANUNCOLUS B 30

DISTINGOISHING SYI4PTOIV1S IqEDICINE AND POTENCY o Shon and oppressed breathing. lnflammation of
a Unable to take out coarse, rattling mucus' ANTlI,l TART 200 pleura. Dropsy.

Ptease also refer 'CARBO VEA' lN

'PNEOMONIA' below' o Anguish. Distress,

Pleurisy Pneumonia
An inflammation of the membrane which seParates the lungs from the
chest wall. The inflammation can be dry or wet breathing, dry persistent cough, pain in the chest and sPutum containing
blood.
ln pleurisy, movement caused by breathing results in a sharP' stabbing
pain in'the c(est. The temPerature may rise Breathing is rapid and not deeP' ln infants, high fever is accomPanied by raPid resPiration in which the
lower ribs are drawn inwards. The child is very ill,
DISTIN GUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a High fever. ACONITE 30
I Supreme remedy fo. pneumonia. ACONITE NAP 30
o Stitching pain in a flxed spot in the chesL o Acute and sudden inflammation of every parl Repeat at 30 minutes
o Superlicial, short,hurried respiration. interval in the acute
o Terrible shortness of breath.
stage. As condition
o Pulse fasL o Dry, croupy cough. l'lucus sueaked witi red blood stabilizes, change to 200
o ThiEt great. Hot skin. o High fever. potency,4dosesaday.
o Pain worse by breathing, coughing, sneezing, o Patient full of fear.
a Ae a result of injury to the chest wall in an accidenl ARNICA 2OO
a mucus rattling, Inability to raise arid take it out ANTIM TART 2OO, IOOO
a lntense and perslstent fever. BRYONIA 2OO
a Pneumonla that fails to clear. ARS IOD 30
o Sutches ln chcat on coughlng. No mucus,comes O Chronlc, wlth abscess ln the lungs.
ouL
a last stage. Desperate situation, CARBO VEG 2OO
o Seat of paln very sensiUve to Pre$urc.'
o Face blue,
o Pain worse on moUon, on coughing, on breathing.
HEPAR SULPH 2OO o Threatened paralysis of lungs. Gasping for breath.
o Copious accumulation of pus in the pleura. High
fever. Emaciation. o Sputum foul-smelling,
o Repeated attacks of chilliness, fever and sweats. o Where Antim Tart has failed, Carbo Veg will clear
the lungs,
o Prolonged supp0ration.
KALI IOD 30 a Pneumonia witi expectoration of pure blood. FERRUM PHOS 30
o Pleurofneumonia of the right side. Difficulty in
breathing. Cannot lie on the right side. a Infantile pneumonia. (Please also refer 'INFANTS' IPECAC 2OO
above)- c1
o Heart complications.
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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Broncho-pneumonia, SOUILI-A 30
o Broncho-pneumonia in children. TUBERCULINUM 2OO DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Heart failure feared in pneumonia, Pulse weak, rapid STROPHANTHUS 30 o Tickling in larynx. Violent rapid inflammation. ALLIUJV1 CEPA 2OO
and irregular. Hoarseness,
o Hacking cough.

ocation o Tickling in palate. Acute itching. Acute onset of

cold. Quite bothersome,
ARUNDO 2OO

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

a With failure to raise and take out rattling mucus.
o Asthma in aged people.
ANTIM TART 2OO, lOOO
CARBO VEC 2OO
Tuberc losis
o lnsufficient orygenation of blood. A destructive infectious disease affecting virtually every Part of the body.
o Poor digestion. Acidity. However, the lungs are the most common site. Tuberculosis of the lungs is
o Restlessness. called pulmonary tuberculosis or consumption. There can be tuberculosis of
the brain or of the bones, The best medical help should be availed of.
o Asthma with constant constriction in chest. IPECAC 2OO
o With sneezing and with wheezing cough. DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Incessant, violent cough. o Pulmonary tuberculosis. ALLIUM SATVIUM 30
o Phlegm fills the chest and does not yield. o Constant rattling of mucus in bronchi. Mucus
o Croup in infants. ln children. difficult to raise.
o Nausea present almost all the time. o Severe pain in chesl
o Early stages of pulmonary tuberculosis. Caused by ARSENIC IOD 30

welling influenza,
o Weakness, emaciation.
o lntense thlrst but cold water dlstresses, Hot drirlks
MEDICINE AND
preferred.
o Oedema and impending paralysis of the lungs. ANTIM TART 2OO
o To clear congestion of lungs, to decrease sputum BACILLIUM 2OO
c Rattling mucus. lnability to cough it out. and make it less purulent before other medicines
o Acute pulmonary oedema. CAFFEIN 30 for tuberculosis can be administered.
o Oedema of larynx. KALI HYDRIODICUM 30 o Last stage of pulmonary tuberculosis. CARBO ANIMALIS 30
o Lungs feel raw and sore. Expectoration like soap OR oCough shakes the head, rattles the brain; very
suds, greenish. KALI IODIDE 30 distressing.
o Violent cough. o Sputum offensive, full of pus. I
o Worse in morning. o Suffocating hoarseness.

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Of larynx. Chronic hoarseness. MAC ACETICUM 30 o Capricious hoarseness: comes and goes. PULSATILLA 30
o Stitches in larynx extending to earsj o Loose cough.,Green, bland mucus.
a Tuberculosis in young, tall persons. PHOSPHORUS 2OO Also please refer 'HOARSENESS' under THE THROAT'
o Blood-coloured, rusty, purulent sputum. Once a day till cured.
o Hoarse, vlolent, tlckllng cough. Oppresslon ln the
chest.
o Primary drug for tuberculosis.
eezing
DISTINGAISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

ice Lost/ oarseness o In asthma, in bronchitis or otherwise.

o Constant constriction in chest. Suffocative cough
IPECAC 2OO

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS AND o Child may become stiff and blue.

o Total loss of voice in professional sirtgers. ARC NIT 2OO
o Chronic Iaryngitis.
o Overuse of voice, fatiEue due to. ARNICA 2OO
oo ing Co g
o Hoarseness.
A severe cough which affects infants and children not immunised
o Hoarseness with rawness of lanirnx. CHAMOIViILLA 2OO against it. It is contagious. The problem grows worse with time and there are
o lrritable, dry, ticlding cough. bouts of severe coughing. At the end of a spasm there is a sudden,noisy
o Hoarseness with deep voice. DROSERA 30 drawing in of breath. Coughing is followed by vomiting. The child has cold
with a running nose.
o Whooping cough.
The child should be immunised according to medical advice.
a Paralysls of larynx due to hysteria or otherwise. GELSEMIUM 2OO
Nervous hoarseness. For medicines please refer 'COUGH' above,
o Complete loss of voice. Wheezing. IPECAC 2OO
O Acute cases.
c
o Paralysis of vocal cords. LACHESIS 2OO
a Chronic hoarseness. Larynx dry, rough, constricted. MAG ACETICUM 30
o Nervous loss of voice with cardiac derangement. OXALIC ACID 30
Left lung painful.
a Larynx very painful, cannot talk. Inflammation of PHOSPHORUS 2OO
larynx. .

o Accumulated mucus.'
o Thirst for cold water.
o Worse in the morning.

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3
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5
THE 6
Our body needs a tremendous supply of
energy to live, to function. This energy is derived
from the food we take. But the various
8
components of food as consumed by human
beings and others require a very complicated
t processing before any energy can be released
from there.Food consists of stanches, proteins,
vitamins, fats, water and minerals,and all these
have to be broken down for absorption into the
blood stream. This process is performed in the
digestive tract with the help of enrymes,
hormones, nervous impulses and systematic
muscular action.
9
The digestive tract in itself starts from the
10
mouth and passes through thg pharynx, the
1. Mouth oesophagus, the stomach, the small intesUnes and
2, Teeth the large lntesUnes which in turn end in the
3. Tongue 12 rectum and the anal canal, On the way, a number
11 of other organs assist the digestive system in its
4. Parotid gland
functioning. These organs are the teeth, the
5. Sublingual gland produce saliva
6. Submaxillary gland I 14
spleen, the liver, the gall bladder, the pancreas and
the small intestine.
7. Pharynx t3
The first step in the digestive process is taken
8. Oesophagus io when the food is chewed by the teeth and saliva is
9. Liver
mixed into the mouthful,supplyrng liquid and
10. Spleen enz/mes to help in digestion. Thereafter, the food
l. 15 17
I Call Bladder passes almost without a change through the
12. Stomach 18 throat, that is, the pharynx and the oesophagus to
13. Pancreas the stomach. The function of the oesophagus, a
14. Duodenum 19 muscular tube linlting the pharynx and the
15. fucending colon stomach is to propel the food, whether solids or
^^
zu liquids, into the stomach. An inflammation of the,
16. Transverse colon 21
17. Small intestine (ejunum) oesophagus can cause difficulty in this process
18. llium 22 and often does.
19. Descending colon
23
20, l-arge intestine
21. Appendix
"Other men lipe to eat,
22. Rectum whereas I eat to lizte" .
23. Anal canal Souates

The saliva in the mouth contains a digestive
acid, mucus (which protects the lining) and
pepsin, a digestive enryme, which acts on proteins
in the food.
From the stomach, a semi-fluid mass of food,
the chyme, moves into the duodenum, the first
chamber of the small intestine. The intestine is
about seven meters long but it is called small
intestine because its diameter is narrow. In the
duodenum, the chyme encounters alkaline
digestive juices as agdnst the acidic juices the food
had met in the stornach. The alkaline juices are
supplied by the pancreas, the gall bladder and the
llver. The enrymes from the Pancreas and bile
from the liver break down the food at this stage.
The pancreatlc enzymes act on carbohydrates,
protelns and fats. The bile, a thlck, green and bltter
liquid,helps in emulsifying the contents.
The lining in the small intestine itself provides
a vast range of en4rmes whicfr help in digestion by
breaking down fat, proteins and carbohydrates into
amino acids, glucose, glycerol and fatty acids.
The food has now been Processed for
absorption into the blood-stream. The absorption
is carried out in the jejunum and ileum, which are
parts of the small intestine. Most of the nutrients
are carried by the blood into the liver for further
digestion.
After most oJ the nutrients have been
absorbed into the blood-stream moving through
the veins, the remaining Part of the food moves
down into the colon and bfter progressive
dehydration, it is passed out of the body via the
DIGESTTON
rectum and the anal canal. viii. Ensure that your diet is well balanced, Besides
carbohydrates, proteins and fats, the diet
It has been said that the quality of life depends
should include vitamins, and minerals like
on the liver. Undoubtedly, the liver is an organ
calcium and iron.
whlch performs a variety of functions, the most
important being the production of bile. lts ix. lt is not the quantity of food taken which
functions include storage and filteration of blood, matters, but the content and the hygienic
conversion of sugar into glycogen and a host of purity of the food. Food must be cooked in
other metabolic activities. The liver stores fats, the cleanest of surroundings and taken in a
minerals and vitamins. The liver has the capacity pleasant environmenl
to regenerate itself into a normal state only if the x. Crief, worry, fatigue, bad temper or anger
damage caused to its cells and tissues is limited. affect the digestion adversely. Peace of mind
Continued destruction of the liver on account of and happy surroundings help in the better
alcohol consumption or for any other reason leads functioning of the digestive process.
to death. xi. Avoid highly seasoned and spicy food. Avoid
The health of the digestive system depends alcohol. Give up smoking. These articles have
upon the type of food being taken. The following an adverse influence on the digestive tract.
suggestions may be kept in mind:
i. Avoid consumption of exposed food. Food
poisoning caused by exposed or rotten
food can lead to a life threatening
sltuation.
li. Do not starve your system over long hours.
Take small meals at regular and frequent
intervals.
iii. ln your diet include a lot of food with high
roughage content, for instance, fresh
vegetables, fruit, whole wheat bread etc'
iv. Reduce the intake of foods which have a high
content of cream, fats,or which have been
fried. Any such foods which have not been
refrigerated within a few hours of their having
been made should better not be taken.
v. Watch your weight. Obesity can cause
hypertension and heart failure.
vi. Take care to remedy constipation in time.
"I am conainced digestion is
the great seuet of life."
vii. Take regular exercise, more particularly brisk
walks. This keeps the digestive system in good Sidney Smith
form.
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Heart- burn
182 I

182 I

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782
183
183

TE
r87
187
177 Pain/Colic
189
178 Pancreatitis - Acute.'...-..'..
Constriction 189
178 Paralysis of OesoPhagus
Cramps-Abdominal.......'..."" 189
178
Cravings.......'. 190
178
Duodenal Ulcers.'..'......... 190
178 Swelling..........
Dyspepsia.:.... I 190
179 Tapeworms
Eructation......
179
Flatulence.....'
181
Food PoisoninS'.......'...'...""""""""""""""""""""""""""
181
181

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191
181
191
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DIGESTION

scess of
DISNNGOISHING SYIIIPTOTVIS
eer ITIEDICINE AND POTENCY
G SYIVTPTOIT1S

o Hyper-acidity and ulceration of stomach. Painful

spot over stomach from where pain radiates to all
parts of the dbdomen
MEDICINE AI]D POTENCY
ARGENTUM
200
NITRICU/V1

o Stitching in region of ltver when walking, coughing, o Buming and constriction.

HEPAR SULPH 2OO
breathing or touching iL o Hiatus hemia pain and a6idity.
o Distended abdomen. o Colic with much flatulent distension.
o Chronic casee. SIUCEA 2OO o Better from eructation; fresh air; cold.
o Yellow hands, blue nalls. o Worse from cold food; taking sweele; after eaUng; at
o Bloated hard abdomen. Collc. nighq from warmth ln any form.

o No appeUte. Thirst excesslve.

a Acidity of the upper reglons. Foul eructation, CARBO \EG 2OO
o Tense flatulence. Ulcerative, burning sensation.

alasiaof te a ia
o Results of over-indulgence in food and drink
o Contractive pain extending to chest
Better belching.
An uncommon disease in which the oesophagus muscles do not work o Worse evening; from fats, butter, coffee, wine,
t properly. There is difficulty in swallowing on account of a lack of spices, fried food.
coordination of the muscles and nerves involved in swallowing. o Acute as well as chronic cases. I
I The patient feels that the food swallowed by him sticks behind the breast Also please refer'BURNING' below.
I

bone. He experiences difficulty in swallowing liquids as well as solids. He

suffers pain in the chest at times severe.
DISTINGOISHING SYIYIPTOMS
o Pain comes always after eatingi.
The patient feels as if a hard-boiled egg has been
lodged in the oesophagus near the cardiac end.
a Digestion slow. The simplest food distresses.
o Food putrifies before it is digested.
o Chronic cases of difficulty in swallowing respond
very well to Carbo Veg taken for a few weeks.
lao
; lt
The sensation of burning behind the breast bone. The contents of the
stomach flow back into the oesophagus.
AND POTENCY
ABIES N]GRA 2OO
e icitis
An inflammation of the appendix which is a small structure rising from
the beginning of the large intestine. Appendicitis can be acute or chronic.
CARBO VEG 2OO Acute appendicitis comes suddenly and usually requires immediate
hospitalization. Surgery has to be performed to remove the appendix.
ln chronic appendicitis there are aftacks of pain in the right lower
abdomen, quite often for a few months.
ln accute appendicitis the first symptom may be pain which comes and
goes. It is felt only in the right side of the abdomen. At times the pain is near
the navel. After some time the right side of the abdomen experiences severe
pain continuously. The pain is worse on movement. There is nausea
vomiting. At times constipation. The patient's breath is foul.
lmmediate surgery is usually needed.

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o Severe pain in the ileocaecel region, worse from
shaking. lnabili$ to bear the slightest touch, even of
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

BEUADONI'I,A
r000, 10000.
2OO,
a sheet of cloth' It should be given if lris
o VomlUng, throbblng hecdache. Tenax falls. SymPtoms
are the same as for lris
Tenan.
. Stitching and burning pain, aggravatgd 9n.th3
BRYONIA 2OO
slightesf movement. Tenderness in the right lower Give every half an hour till
abdomen. the pain stoPs.
o Thirst for large quantities of water'
etite oss'o
a Thls medlclne lnfluences nutrlUon favourably. lt ALFA ALFA
tones up the appetite and dlgestion' This results ln Mother tincture ten
greatly improved mental and physical vigour with drops five times a daY
gain in weighL The medicine should be
o Alfa Alfa induces mental exhilaration, a general continued until its tonic
feeling of well-being. effects have ensued.
o Helps in depositing fat, corrects tissue waste and I
deficient lactation.
a
I

o Pain less by lying on the painful side and by ANTIM CRUD 2OO
o Loss of appetite due to indigestion' Due to I

Pressure.
overeating, l
o Worse on any movemenl
I

. Appetite lost due to feeble digestion. ARG NIT 2OO

a Start with one dose of lgnatia in case of neryous IGNATIA 1OOO I

o Ulcer pain. Hyper-aciditY.

patients suffering acutely in mind as well as body
Afraid of surgery.
. Loss of appeUte when over-worked' cnlc cnng go
o Terrible pain.

lRls TEl'l X 1000 o Digestlon slow. Food putrlfies before lt ls dlgested. CARBO VEG 2OO
O Frlghtenlng paln ln ileocaecel reglon' Great 4 times a day, for 4
tendemess felt on Pressure' Treatment maY start with o Averslon to mllk, meat and fats.
thi5 medicine. weeks. ConUnue 1000,
o SensoUon at the Plt of the stomach ls diathly' o The simplest food distresses. once a day, Iater, if
o Chronic appendicitis. LYCOPODIUVI 1000 o Eructations after eating and drinhng. necessary.
Should be givbn once
.
a I
o Acidity; buming in oesophagus and stomach'
week to stoP recurrence
of attacks. o Abdomen greatly distended. Flatulent colic.
o Pain in liver.
o Severe pain and extensive swelling over the affected RHUS TOX 2OO o Revives the whole digesNe system.
l^
parts.
o Qqmplete lack of appetite alternating with canine clNA 200
o Septic condition.
hunger.
a With desire for stimulants' NUX VOM 2OO
BECAUSE THE
DIAGNOSIS OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS IS DIFFICULT
A DOCTOR SHOULD BE CONSULTED AT o In persons leading fast life. Drinking debauchery,
SYMPTOMS ARE VARIABLE.
late nights.
EARLIEST
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ersion
a
to
SYMPTOIVIS
o
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISNNGqISHING SYT{PTOMS
o As a general medicine in cancer of the bowel,
particularly wfen there is buming and flatulence in
the upper part of the stomach.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
CARBO VEC 2OO
To be used continuously,
o Cannot bear the slght of food. 4 times a day, over
ARSENIC ALB 2OO months.
o Great thlrst Drlnb often but littlc at a Ume.
o Cancer of the stomach with vomlUng of bloody, CROTALUS H 2OO
o Regtlessncss. sllmy mucus. Black or coffee coloured vomlting.
d'
o Averslon to fats, meat, etc. CARBO VEG 2OO o Trembllng, fluttering feeling below the epigastrium,
o Slmplest food distresses. . the part of the abdomen lying above the stomach.
) o A sinking feeling in the stomach.
,( o Chronic indigestion and acidity.
t1
j o Aversion to milk o Worse lying on the right side; in spring; at the onset
NAT CARB 30
i of warm weather; in open air.
o Aversion to fatty food, warm food and drinks. PULSATILI-A 30
Dislike for butter. o With this medicine the patient starts vomiting a ORNffHOCALUM mother
black jelly-like substance on the first dose but he tincture. One drop to be
o Discomfort frrcm a heavy meal. gets relief.
given in a teaspoonful of
a lvtilk dlsagrees. SULPHUR 2OO water. The second dose

!
el- a cerof
lf detected early, there is a good chance of recovery in cases of o Sharp cutting pain. Ulceration has set in. Coffee
should be repeated only
after 48 hours if a
reaction does not occur.
PHOSPHOROS 1OOOO
cancer of the bowel. coloured vomit Once a week.
A change In bowel hablts is an lmportant lndlcaUon of bowel'cancer. o A very weak empty, gonc sensaUon ln the whole of
There is pain in the abdomen with distenslon. The stool contains dark red the abdomlnal cavity.
blood and mucus. As in other -cancer problems there may be unexplained o Carcinoma affecting lower bowel. Prolapse of anus RUTA 2OO
loss of weight, appetite. The patient feels generally sick. every time the bowel moves, particularly after ',

confinemenL
DISTINGqISHING SYI{PTOMS I{EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Tearing, stitching pain in rectum.
. Malignant symptoms. Oesophagus feels choked, ARSENIC ALB 2OO

ri I
blocked. Nothing seems to pass.
o Gnawing,buming pain in abdomen; as if coals on
fire inside. lcers
o Abdomen swollen and painful.
DISNNGUISHING SYIY1PTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Faintness, icy coldness, great exhaustion. AII-
o Violent, burning pain in stomach and chesL ACETIC ACID 30
prevailing debility.. ,$
Ulceration, followed by coldness of skin, cold sweat
o Hates the sight or smell of food. on forehead.
o Unquenchable thirst. o Burning thirst. But cold drinks distress.
o Nightly aggravation. , o Vomits any food.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Ulcer paln which ls buming, shooting, gnawing'
Hyper-acldlty. Paln radlaUng ln all dlrections from
ARC NIT 2OO o era
the ulcers. Better taklng cold mllk An acute, infectious, often fatal disease, characterised by profuse
o Paln with severe distension. diarrhoea, vomiting, cramps, dehydration, etc.
o Hiatus hemia, Caused by bacteria in contaminated food.'
o Constriction. Complete uest is advised.
ARSENIC ALB 2OO Give plenty of glucose water with a pinch of common salL
o Live coals on flre inside. Burning pain in stomach'
Unbearable pain. For medicines please see'CHOLERA' under'THE STOOL'.

o Nausca, retchlng, vomlUng aftcr eaUng and drlnklng'
VomiUng of bllc.
o Tonguc dry, brown or black
o Cold food, cold drinks do not agree. Hot food,
drinks do. Hot drinks relieve burning.
o Acidity in the upper digestive tract. Overall
ulceration.
o Ulcers burn. Pain in the chest like burning of
llowing coals. Belching relieves.
o Digestion slow. The simplest food distresses.
o Eructations, heaviness, fullness. Tense hom
flatulence.
o Primary medicine for acidity.
a Burning in alimentary canal throughgul
o Vomiting, Profuse flow of saliva,
a Chronic intestinal ulceraUon.
a Cef Please see 'BoWEL
- CANCER OF' above.
irr osis of t e
er
A chronic condition of the liver in which the damaged cells are replaced
by scar tissues.The conditionis moreor less permanent.By and large itcomes
CARBO VEC 2OO from drinking alcohol. Eventually cirrhosis leads to liver failure and death.
Cirrhosis of the liver is not diagnosed from the beginning easily because
there are no obvious symptoms. However any loss of appetite, loss of weight
with fatigue, weakness, disinterest in sex, shrinking testicles, a feeling of
numbness in feet and fingers, anaemic, pale eomplexion, ought to sound a
warning to persons who are fond of taking liquor. Expert medical help
should be obtained at the earliest. Timely precautions might slow the
progress of the disease.
DISTINGUISHING MEDICINE AND
IRIS VERSICOLOR 2OO
oJaundice. Skin yellow, wilted, sallow, cold, clammy. CHELIDONIUM
a
30
o Dlrty yellow colour of the eyes.
KALI BI zob I
o Tongue yellow. Bitter taste.
o Copious, yellow, foamy urine.
o Bright, pasty, yetlow stool.
o Hepatic and gall bladder obstruction.
o.Enlarged liver.
o Preference for hot food and drinks. Temporary relief
on eating.
o Constant pain under inferior angle of the right
scapula.
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'o Chronlc Jaundlce. Hlpertrophy of the liver. CHIOI'IANTHOS 30 olic

o Enlarged ltver wlth constipation. Nci appetite.
An acute abdominal pain which comes in parorysms. For medicines
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o Tendemegs in thc region of the lfuer. please refer 'PAIN' below and the 'COUC' chart placed next to
'cotocynrHls' in rhe 'lvlATERlA MEDICA'.
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0 o SIdn yellow, sallow.
o Tongue yellow.
o Urine very dark Bile ln urine. In dlabetic cases'

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sugar ln urine.
o Coloured stool.
olitis
iar t(AU 81200 A chronic problem caused by inflammation of the lower bowel. The
o FaW infiltration of liver with increase ln soft fibrous
tissue. symptoms include severe, cramping pain of the abdomen, constant Pressure
a Liver enlarged. Sore to touch. MERC SOL 2OO on ti," rectum and diarrhoea which can be watery but has mucus and blood.
o Deficlent bile secreUon. SYMPTOIYlS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Skln almost constantly molsL ltching.
o Profound anaemla. ' a Violenq buming pain in stomach and chesl ACETIC ACID 30
UlceraUon.
o All rymptoms worlc ln the evenlng and durlng the
ntghu o Burnlng thlrsl But cold drinks distress.
o Overuse of llquor lcadlng to llver problems, !o Nu)( voMlcA 200 o Vomits any food.
cinhosis. o Haemonhage from bowels.
o Lfuer slugglsh. Does not produce enough bile' o Skin cold. Sweat on forehead cold.
o No thirsL Appetite redgced. LACHESIS 2OO
a Colitis with offensive diarrhoea.
o Despondensy.
o Haemonhage from bowels like charred straw, black
o Worse in'the moming' particles.
o Fatty degeneraUon of the liver. Very sore' PHOSPHORUS 2OO o Bowels perforated by ulcers, causing severe pain.
o Congestion of the liver. o Constanfpressure in the rectum but no stool.
o Haematogenous jaundice. Blood affected' o Parorysmal hot flushes. Chilly in back. Feet very
Disseminated through blood. cold.
o Lrrge yellow sPots on abdomen. . &IERC COR 30
Stool hot, bloody, slimy, offensive. Cufting pain.
o Stool greyish'whlte. Shreds of mucous membrane in stool.
o Dysentery not relieved by stool.
o Constant desire to pass stool.
Also ptease refer 'HEPATITIS', 'JAUNDICE', 'PAIN', 'SWELLING' and o Chilly. Profuse perspiration. Fever with chill. Xt
'YELLOW SKIN'in this chaPter.
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o Creat acidity. Burning, painful, weighUike Pressure'
o Complete loss of aPPetite.
MEDICINE AND POTEN T

SULPHUR 2OO
Start the treatment of
ras
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOI{S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
colitis with Sulphur 200,
o Frequent flushes of heal twice a day. In a large o Craving for indigestible things like chalk coal, CALC CARB 30
o Very weak and faint about 1 1'00 AM' number of cases no other pencil.
remedy would be needed' o Also for eggs, salt, sweets.
TRILLIUM 30 o Craving for tobacco, stimulants. STAPHYSAGRIA 2OO
o Chronic diarrhoea of mucus with blood
o Craving for alcohol. SULPHURIC ACID 30
o Creat faintness and dizziness.

o strictio o e al lcers
ulcers whlch develop where the etomach Jolnr the duodenum, the flrst
ABIES NICRA 2OO few inches of the small intesUne. Ulcers can also form ln the cluodenum
o Of oesophagus. As if a hard boiled egg is lodged
itself.
ln it, n"it th-e cardiac end. Remarkable results'
o Resistance to solids, liquids going down the
oesoPhagus.
o Of oesoPhagus' Can swallow liquids only' Vomitlng BAPTISIA 30
due to sPasm of oesoPhagus' Repeat frequenUY
o Ulceration, inflammation of stomach and bowels'
-CACTUS 30 Bl, etc.
o Of oesoPhagus and stomach' ln cas'es with heart
problems.

OF OESOPI-IAGUS'
Also please refer'OESOPHACITIS' and'PARALYSIS
below.
ys e sia l

Discomfortorpainintheuppercentratpart.oftheabdomen.Normallyit

Cra s o inal I
o..u-r, on uccount'of *;;;g cntice of food.'At times it is accompanied
eructations and nausea.
Formedicinespleaserefer.lNDlGEsTloN'and.PAIN'below,specially
NUX
by
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ANTIM CiUD, ARS.ALB, CARBO VEG, IPECAC, LYCOPODIUM' I

Spasmodic Pain in the abdomen' I

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For medicines please refer 'PAIN' below
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r ctatio through the mouth.

o Distension with palpitation of hearL
o Action of heart disturbed by flatulence'
ABIES CAN 30

To eject gas sPasmodicallY' noisily from the stomach o Eats beyond caPacity to digest
o Abdomen feels heavy, bloated, hoL Burning' ALOE 30
ru SYMPTOTV1S I{EDICINE AND POTENCY
copious flatus.
i a Eructations tasting of food recenUy taken' AI'ITIIYI CRUD 200
li o Colic during stool. Pain around navel'
o Constant belching after eating. CARBO VEC 2OO
o Flatulence in the upper parts of the digestive
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o In persons who habitually overeat system.
o After a heavy meal. , o Upwards eructations which are sour and putrid'
o Foul smell. o Flatulent colic. Abdomen greatly distended'
o SUnking flatus. a Overall flatulencc. CHINA 200
o DlfficulV ln eructation' Despite effort cannot belch' ARG NIT 2OO
o BloaUng, like a bell, of abdomen' Belchlng glves no
o Feeble digestion. Loss of appetite' relief. Colic Pain.
a Rancid, sour or putqjd eructation. CARBO VEG 2OO o Digestion slow but hunger acute'
o With heaviness, fuilness. Tense from flatulence' o Better on movemenL
o Acidity. o Distension like a durm. Pressure downwards' Food LYCOPODIU 1200
f' a Indigestion. fermenting inside.
o Even the slightest food distresses' o Stomach full immediately after even a light meal'
i
o Burning eructation near pharynx. LYCOPODIU,A4 2OO o Flatulence with palpitation, faintness and difficult
breathing.
o lndigestion due to fermented food like cabbage'
PULSATILIA 30 o Better b! warm drinks.
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o After eating of gr€en vegetables, fruit or fatty food'
t-. NOX MOSCHATA 30
Bitter taste. Flatulence. o Flatulent dyspepsia. Stomach excessively bloated'
o Pain in stomach an hour after a meal Abdomen inormouslY distended'
o Thirstlessness. Dry mouth. o Craving for highly seasoned food'
o Obstructed flatus with intense colic'
PLU\BU/U MET 30

atule ce o Post-oPeraUve flatulence.

o Abdomen distended llke a bell' Hard' No flatus
RAPHAN,US 30

or intestine. At times the emitted uPwards or downwards'

Excessive f,ormation oi gu, in the stomach
flatulence is caused by STAPHYSACRTA 2OO
fif.. u tJnt. Sometimes o lncarcerated flatus.
"bd;;;i;'Uf"al"a
;;ll.;;s air when
"utlng
very fast' Certain y.p::
"l!?:-1also
reduceo'
cause
o Backache at any time due to flatulence' +
nutut"nculthese should be avoided or their intake o Backache worse in the morning, before rising
Flatulence gives a feeling of heaviness and discomfort'
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o Which is the region of the
body affected?
o What are the possible
causes?
FOUR GREAT REMEDIES \
FI-{TULENCE: Generation and accumulation of gas in the stomach,
intestines or other body cavity. Usually uncomfortable; painful.
CARBO VEC 2OO CHINA 2OO LYCOPODIOM 2OO AI-OE 200 I
o Upper part of the stomach o Pressure of wind upwards as o Distension like a drum, in o Abdomen bloated like a
and abdomen. well as downwards. the lower abdomen. tent. Pressure downwards.
o Slowing down of digestive o Slow digestion, although o Slow digestion on account o Digestion gone haywire.
Processes. hungry at meal times, of sluggish liver. o Excessive production of 'il
o Ever-present acidity. o Fermentation of food. o All food turns into wind. loud, rumbling wind, x

o Liver and spleen may be o Fermentation going on

enlarged. constantly.
o What do you feel? o Excessive flatulence. o Uncomfortable distension all o Feeling of wind pressing o lnsecurity of rectum. You
o Wind pressing upwards. over the abdomen, downwards to anus. are worried that with flatus, .I

o Even the slightest fciod
distresses.
o Do not want to eat. Cannot
digest cakes, raisins, butter,
etc.
o Burning water in
oesophagus.
o Abdomen feels "packed o Rumbling in intestines. stool would pass and you
full". o Obstinate constipation
cannot control it. Mostly it
does.
along with flatulencg,
d Pulsating pain around navel.
o Pain in the lower abdomen.
o An ineffectual urging to o Wind is copious and
stool. burning.
o Spasmodic o Thundering, very loud l

anus. rumbling of flatus.

o Do you experience any relief o Relief from belching or o No relief from eruLtation o 4 P.M. aggravation.
or aggravation? passing flatus. nor from passing of wind. o UrinaU complications may.
o Aggravation after eating. be present.
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astric lcers
Ulcers in the lining of the stomach. There is a burning and gnawing pain
L in the upper abdomen, below the left ribs. lt generally occurs in the early
o Poisoning from decayed food, meat or fruit left in ARSENIC ALB 2OO
'ii'i:
oPen, hours of the morning. The pain is also experienced after taking food.
o Unbearablc paln. For medicines please see'ACIDITY','BORNING' and'PAIN' in this
t o Bumlng. chapter.
o Blach bloody dlanhoca.
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An inflammation of the lining of the stomach. lt could be acute or

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Formation of hard, stonelike masses in the gall bladder. lt is a result of

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chronic.
chronic inflammation in the gall bladder. The problem is quite common.
ln acute gastritis besides pain in the upper abdomen and nausea with
I The pain often'starts in the evening after a person has consumed fatty vomiting, there is blood in the vomit.
i food.
,Jt An attack of acute gastritis can come on account of intake of alcohol or
:l/ Gall stones should not be neglected. If the medicines given below do not infected food.
I Jrelp a surgeon ought to be consulted. ln chronic gastritis the treatment is according to the symptoms.
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I o Stitches in gall bladder area. BERBERIS VULGARIS
,,I o Worse pressure. 200
-P o A long-term but very effective treatrnent.
o Prevents formation of gall stones. Helps in expelling
CHELIDONIU/VI30 astroenteritis
them. lnflammation of the stomach and intestines.
For rnedicines please refer 'NAUSEA' and 'PAIN' below
t
o Colic from gall stones. Pain in the region of liver as CHINA 2OO
from ulceration.
o Worse touch.
aa

astral ta
a
rar l asis '\(

An intestinal infection caused by a small parasite called giardia lamblia.

lndigestion wlh gastric colic. This infection results in diarrhoea with profuse and watery or bullry, lobse,
For medici,ires please refer'INDIGESTION' and'PAIN' breery stools. The patient feels restless and weak. The stomachl is distended,
 SYI{PTOI{S
o Stomach hard, bloated, Twisting Pain about navel.
o APPetite varies.
o Stool is preceded by colic. lt has white mucus like
popcorn pieces.
o Temper is irritable. The patient is cross and hungry,
MEDICINE AND POTENCY course help a lot. The patient must take compulsory bed rest and a diet high
in calories, low in proteins and free of fats.
CINA 2OO The patient's saliva, blood, urine and stools are infective. Precautions
must be taken if someone has to handle bedpans or clothes of the patienl
For medicines please refer 'CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER' above and
'JAUNDICE', 'PAIN','SWELUNG' and 'YELLOW SKIN' below.

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o s
TvIEDICINE AND POTENCY
er ia- e oral
a
o Flatulence with gurgling and rolling of liquid and ASAFOETTDA 30 Femoral Hernia is common in women. A cherry-sized bulge grows below
wind. the middle of the groin crease. t
a When drinking the fluid descends with gurgling CUP MET 2OO
sounds, DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Strangulated femoral hernia. PLU/VIBU/VI MET 30

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eartburn
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A sensation of heat behind the breast bone which comes on after a

meal. lt is a symptom of indigestion.
ernia iat s
For medicines please see'ACIDITY' and'BURNING' above. Protrusion of a portion of the stomach through a rupture in the
diaphragm.
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The patient experiences severe pain beyond the breast bone, mainly after

e atitis
An inflammation of the liver which results in a severe loss of aPPetite.
There is nausea and vomiting. There is headache and pain in the joints. The
temperature rises. There is generally a feeling of illness, As jaundice develops
the patient passes dark urine and light-coloured stool.
Jaundice fades after 2 to 4 weeks. At times it may last for months.
Relapse occurs often in hepatjtis. Complications also occur resulting in
cirrhosis of the liver and scarring. Liver failure can ultimately lead to death.
Excellent medical advice ought to be obtained as soon as it is suspected
that a patient is suffering from hepatitis. The medicines indicated would of
eating. The attack comes lf tight clothes are worn around the waist, the
patient sits bending forward or goes to bed immediately after a meal without
using high pillows. There is severe heartburh because acid and
semi-digested food spills up into the oesophagus.
The symptoms at times can be confused with heart disease.
Besides administering the indicated medicines the patient should be
asked to change his eating habits. He should cut down on fried food, alcohol,
tobacco and coffee. He must not sit bending forward while working. At least
an hour must pass before he lies down after a meal. Tight clothes around
the stomach must be avoided.
For medicines please refer'ACIDITY' and'BURNING' abov.r and'PAIN'
below, particularly'ARG NIT' and 'CARBO VEG'. l

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DISTINCqISHING SYMPTOIvIS
er a
la urn al
a
o Hiccups.
o Violent, spasmodic.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
CALC FLOUR 30
QCUTA 2OO
Protrusion of intestines or other contents of the abdomen through a gap o Hiccups. CINNAMONUM M.T.
,in the groin. lts symptoms are a swelllng in the groin or scrotum. 3 drops in a teaspoon of
sugar every few minutes.
SYI'IPTOI{S AND POTENCY
IY1EDICINE
. Followed by copious vomiting. JATROPHA 30
a lnguinal swelllng. CALC CARB 30 o Violent. RATANHIA 2OO
o An excellent medicine for inguinal hernia.
o Hernia of the right side.
o Distension of.abdomen. Rumbling sounds.
o Hernia of the Ieft side.
LYCOPODIoM 1000
One dose every week.
NUX VOMICA 1OCO
ni estio
o lf Lycopodium fails, give Nux even for iight side. One dose every week. A set of symptoms usually referred to as stomach upsets. There is a
feeling of fullness; heart-burn, acidity, nausea andlor vomiting. There is
belching or eructations. wind accumulates in the stomach. A1 times there

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er ia- ilical are cramps in the abdomen and intestines. The patient suffers from
constipation or diarrhoea. At times lack of appetite.
Indigestion i ha ng, eating rich
Babies suffer from umbilical hernia. Its symptom is a round swelling near or spicy or fried na o1 excessive
the navel. acid in the stom dig Tension, strain
and anxiety also d; dness for
DISTINGUISHING SYTVTPTOITIS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY alcohol or aerated waters.
. Specific for umbilical hernia in babies. AUROM MET 2OO
. Should be tried first Very effdctive. CALC CARB 30 DISTINGOIS HING SYIVIPTOIV1S I{EDICINE AND POTENCY
a lndigestion from overeating, from intake of fatty ANTIMONY CRUD 2OO
food.
iccu o Feeling of nausea, fullness and discomforl
o Eructations start as soon as food is taken.
Spasm of the diaphragm which is involuntary and repetitive. It is caused o Distension in a flat stomach.
by an irritation of the nerve that controls the contraction of the diaphragm.
By and large it is not a serious problem. Hiccup in young infanLs is very o Millry coating on the tongue.
common and need not cause any worry. o At times total loss of appetite.

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DISNNCUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI]D POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS }IEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Hyper-acidity. Olcerative pain in stomach, radiating ARCENTUM NITRICUJV1 . Abdomen bloated Iike a tenL Colic due to . CHINA 2OO
in all directions. Perforating ulcer in stomach. 200 flatulence. No relief on belching nor on passing
o lncessant vomiting of food with a smooth, dry wind.
tongue, o DigesUon slow but hunger acute at Umes.
o Flatulence; relieved by belching. o Better on movemen
o Loss of appetite. o Castritis pain, worseron the left side, under the ribs,
o Digestion feeble. extending downwards.
o Flatulence as a result of taking food which ferments LYCOPODIUM 2OO
o Longing for sugar although sweets aggravate and
produce dlarrhoea. inside. Distension of stomach like a drum.
o Food tastcs sour. EructaUons bumlng.
r Collc; bumlng paln ln thc rtomach, ln abdomen. ARSENIC ALB 2OO o Wlnd parclng downwards. a

o DlgccWe derangcment on account of lntake of cold o Breathlng dlfflcult PalpltaUon.

food, cold drlnkg, exposed or contamlnated food.
Food poisoning - results of,
o Convulsive vomiting of water, of food, of bile.
o Bitter eructations.
o Stool of undigested food; slimy, bloody.
o Unquenchable thirst though can sip a little at a
time.
o Great prostration.
o Burning in stomach, relieved by hot drinks.
o NighUy aggravation.
. Acidity.
o Ulcers in the stomach. Buming in the siomach
o<tending to back along spine.
o The simplest of food distresses.
o Flatulence with eructations and heaviness,
o No appetite. Very sluggish digestion.
-- oAversion to milh fats and meaL
o Nausea most promlnent in any form of lndlgesUon. IPECAC 200
o Unyielding cases of gastritis where even a drop of
water will not stay down. The patient vomits all that
he takes. Vomit consists of undigested food.
o Sharp pain in stomach, going from left to right.
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o Indigestion from fatty foods like raisins, cakes and
fats.
o Fermented stools, foaming like yeast with mucus.
.lndigestion from irregular eating habits, Iate nights, Nox voM 200
heavy consumption of liquor. Pain. ,t,
o Constipation.
CARBO VEC 2OO o Dysentery.
o Frequent desire to pass stool but cah pass onlyla
small quantity each time.
o Pressure, uneasiness in the rectum,
o Wakes up at 3 a.m. Ues awake till 5 a.m. Goes to
sleep thereafter. Awakes with a heavy head.
o.Hangover. I

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.lndigestion due to fondness for bptter, pastries,

cakes, fruit and creamy food.
I{EDICINE AND POTENCY

PULSAT'ILI.\ 2OO cs
o Flatulence. Clutinous, sticl<y secretion of the mucous membranes.
o Pain in the stomach an hour or so after a meal.
o Loss of taste. Loss of smell. DISTINGO IS HING SYIVIPTOTYIS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Foul taste in the mouth early moming. .ln large quantities in stool. ALOE 2OO
o Thirstlessness. o Violent tenesmus.
oDry mouth. o lnsecurity in rectum.
o Chronic constipation. Stool large, dry, hard, difficult o In amoebic dysentery. Grass-green stool. Griping IPECAC 2OO
to excrete. pain.
o Shreds of mucous membrane in'stool. Blood and MERC COR 30

a ice
mucus in dsentiry.
o Persistent tenesmus.
o CutUng paln.
Old or damaged red blood cells break down in the spleen to produce o Mucous dysentery. First mediclne. MERC SOL 2OO
yellow pigment known as bilirubin. Normally this pigment is removed by the o Worse at nighl
liver and discharged as bile into the intestine. When this process slows down
bilirubin collects in the blood and causes yellow discoloration all over the
. With blood. lf Merc Sol fails. SULPHUR 2OO
body. The skin and the white of the eyes take on a yellow colour.The urine

a sea/ iti
becomes dark and the colour of the stool becomes creamy.
The patient requires complete bed rest and treatment of the cause which
might have led to jaundice. -
For medicines please refer 'CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER' and'HEPATITIS'
above and 'PAIN', 'SWELLING' AND 'YELLOW SKIN' below. Feeling sick at the stomach with a desire to vomit. Accompanied by
a distaste, a loathing for food. The impulse to vomit is involuntary and

or i ic uncontrollable.
ess DISTINGUISHING SYINPTOI{S IT1EDICINE AND
Pregnant women in the first few weeks of pregnancy experience nausea a Vomit of bile, blood, green or brown-black mucus ARSENIC ALB 2OO
a t
and vomiUng. mixed with blood.
o Nausea and retching after eating and drinking.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIIIS IIEDICINE AND POTENCY
Food poisoning.
o Persistent nausea. No relief from vomii IPECAC 200 o lll effects of vegetable diet, melons and watery fruit,
For more medicines please refer'NAUSEA/VOMIT'ING' below, decayed or o<posed or otherwise.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIT1S I'lEDlClNE AND POTENCY DISTINGqISHII'IG SYI{PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTEI{CY

o lntense nausea; relief on vomiting. ANTIM TART 2OO o ln gastritis. Even a drop of water does not itay in.
o Retching. o Nausea with headache.
o Tongue thick, white; red edges.i o Pregnancy nausea. )
o Body cold; cold sweats; patient sleepy. o Fever with nausea; chill, heat and breathlessness' '
o Thirst for cold water; takes little at a time. o Copious red haemonhage with nausea.
o Nausea before breakfasl BERBERIS VULGARIS 30 o Pale, twitching face.
o Vomlts all fluids. Water vomited as soon as it BISMUTH 30 o Incessant and deathly.nausea. Vomlt of green fluid. MORPHINUM 30
reaches the stomach, ./: \
o Naucea when rlslng, BRYONIA 2OO o Water ls thrown ,p ay' soon as lt gets warm ln the PHOSPHORUS 2OO
stomach. ,/ a

o Presgure ln stomach after eaUng as of a stone.

o Nausea ln the morning before eating. SEPIA 2OO
o Black vomiL Vomit of mucus; green, slimy, bloody' CADMIUM 30
o Great prostration. o Child vomits curdled milk in large lumps after VALERIANA Mother
o Disease running deathwards. nursing. Violent screaming. tincture.5 drops 4 times a
day'
a Vomit of dark, olive green, semi-digested food. CARBOLIC ACID 30
o Nausea and retching with cholera. Violent nausea. VERATRUM ALB 2OO,
o Fermentation inside the stomach. ,.7
o Rice-coloured, watery stools. Aggravated by drinking 1000
o Desire for stimulants and tobacco.
water and least motion,
a ln the morning. In pregnanry. CARBO VEG 2OO o Chronlc vomiting of food with gastric irrltability. a
o Weak digestion.

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o Wants cold water but cannot retain it.
o Acidity. Burning.
o Nausea, vomiting caused by pressure on spine and CIMICIFUGA 2OO
cervical region.
o Due to sea-sickness, travel sickness, cai'sickness,
flying sickness or motion sickness.
o Premier remedy.
COCCULUS.2OO

IPECAC 2OO
eso a itis
o Persistent nausea. Vomiting. lnflammation, usually of the lower portion of the oesophagus, near the
stomach. lt is, by and large, caused by irritation by gastric juices.
o No relief from vomil
The symptoms consist of heart-burn, regurgitation of acid and food after
o Vomits bile, food, blood, mucus. Colic Pain; cutting,
a heavy meal, pain on swallowing hot or cold food.
from left to right. '-'' For medicines please refer under'ACIDITY 'CONSTRICTION' above and
o Nausea in any sickness. 'PARALYSIS OF OESOPHAGUS' below.
o Nausea and vomiting after taking raisins and cakes,
etc. Fermented, foamy, mucous stool. Cutting pain.

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spasmodic stricture of the oesophagus. It results in the vomitlng of food DISTINGUISHINC SYlvlPTOlrlS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
immediately after swallowing. It needs expert medical attention.
For medicines please refer'coNSTRlcroN' above and'pARALysls oF o Painful spot over stomach, from which piin radiates ARG NIT 2OO
OESOPHACUS' below. to all parts of the abdornen.
o Severe pain on accouht of hiatus hernia, below the

I eole
centre of the rib cage.
o Painful swelling of pit of the stomach.
o Burning and constrlction; ulceraUon of the stomach,
SYIVIPTOI{S Hlperacldlty.
AND

.lndigestion. Dyspeptic troubles of the aged.

. Pain in food poisoning. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
ABIES NICRA 2OO
o Unbearable pain with burning in stomach upset.
a Diarrhoea or constipation from Indiscriminate eating ANTIM CRUD 2OO
- over-eating. An excellent remedy. o Pain on account of enlargement of liver and spleen.
o Lack of appetite. o Black, bloody diarrhoea.
CARBO VEC 2OO
o Lost vitality. o Hot food relieves.
o Rcidity. o Cold food disagrees.
o The simplest food distresses. o Burning, cufting pain; distension in stomach. BELLADONNA 2OO
o Faint, gone feeling in the stomach. o Spasm of stomach. Pain as if clutched by a hand.
o Creat distension. o Great thirst for cold water.
o Slowing down of ,digestive process. o Worse jar, pressure. Sensitive to even bedclothes.

. Stitches in the region of gall bladder. Catarrh of gall BERBERIS VULCARIS 30

bladder.
vereati o Sutchlng pain ln front of kidney, extending to llver,
spleen, stomach, groin.
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Worse pressure.

o Indigestion, resulting from. a Constrictive, ulcerative pain extending to chest

ANTIM CRUD 2OO with CARBO VEC 2OO
distension of abdomen. Flatulent colic.
o Clutton. Fond cif pickles, acids. Indiscriminate
eating. o Ulcers in the stomach; burning coals sensation.
o Foul eructations. a Splenitis. Enormous enlargement of the spleen.
o Stinking wind.
CEANOTHUS 30
Hypertrophy of the spleen. pain on left sidl.
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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
CHAMOMILIA 2OO a Stitches ln the reglon of llver and spleen, $rough to t(ALt Br 200
o Acute duodenltis, lnflammation and pain of
spine.
duodenum. Griping Pdiltn region of navel and pain
i" tl'';;;"lior 6i.i.' " o Cirrhosis of the liver.
o flatulence. o Chronic duodenitis.
o Child in great agony. a Pain shooting across lower abdomen from right tci LYCOPODIOM 2OO
o Aching in umbilical region. Criping pain. Severe CHIONANTHUS 3O left. Uver sensitive.
spasmodic intestinal Pain. o Chronic liver trouble. Brown spots on the abdomen.
o Feels as if a string were tied in a 'slip-knot' around Dropsy.
intestines, which was suddenly drawn tight and then o Chronic appendicitis.
gradually loosened o Flatulence do*nwards.
o Pain in enlarged liver, enlarged spleen, Jaundice. . Flatulent colic, forcing patient to bend double' l"tAC PHOS 200
a

o Hepatitis pain, o Constant flatus. Belching of gas but no relief.

o Gall sione colic. o Relief by warmth cnd prescure.
o ConsUpatlon. NUX VOM 2OO
o Collc Mth conwlsions. clcuTA 200
o Twlsting pain about navel. Due to worms of any CINA 2OO
tyPe.
o Agonising, cutting pain in abdomen, causing the COLOCYNTHIS 2OO
PLUMBU/VI MET 30
patient to double over.
o Child doubles up and tosses in agony.
o Sensation as if stones were being ground togethet spine.
in the abdomen and that it would bursl
o Castroenteritis with colic pain and bilious vomiting' PODOPHYLLUM 2OO
o Dysenteric stool each time some food'is
taken. Stool like jelly with foul odour. o Gushing, fetid stool. Yellowish stool. Painless, Early
o Colic and cramps in calves,
mornrng. I
o Worse in summer.
o Flatulence.
o Severe pain following abdominal operation' STAPHYSACRIA 2OO
o BeBer from pressure, hard pressure.
. Terrible colic. Abdomen swollen. Cholera with VERATROMALB 1OOO
I o Worse from anger and indignation. nausea and copious vomiting.
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o Stitches in the region of the liver, with weakness or HEPAR SULPH 2OO o Sinking, empty, cold feeling in the stomach. .z/
coughing, Abscess of the liver'
o.Rice-coloured, thin, copious stool. Unbearable
a
o Pain in Hepatitis. frequency.
o Pain of amoebic dysentery with tenesmus' Cutting. IPECAC 2OO o Collapse. Skin blue. Face pale, Cold sweaL Cold body'
Worse around navel. Nauseating. Also please refer'PERITONITIS' below'

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a Food goes down some distance, then stops. CONIUM 2OO
Difficulty in swallowing.
o Spasmodic stricture of oesophagus. lnability to PHOSPHORUS 2OO
Acute inflammation of the pancreas, a gland near the stomSch which
swallow food.
produces hormones as)vell as digestive juices.
o Swallowed food comes out as if from a pressure
The patient experiences severe abdominal pain which increases with the upwards.
passage of time. An acute attack leads to rise in temPerature, shock, low
blood pressure, vomiting and clammy skin. This condition can be Also please refer'CONSTRICTION' and'OESOPHAGITIS' above,
Iife-threatening and requires immediate medical aftention. The patient has
to be hospitalized.

DISNNGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS IvIEDICINE ANID POTENCY erito itis

o Haemorrhaging pancreatitis. Rise in temPerature. BELLADONNA 2OO
An inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity due to various
o Burning distress in the region of pancreas. IRIS VERSICOLOR 30 causes. lt is a very serious problem and requires expert medical attention
o Vomlt of sweetish water; greasy salfua. and immediate hospitalization. lt comes as an acute problem.
o Diarrhoea watery, conbining undigested food.
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s o Burning, cuttlng, darting pain in bowels.

o Fear of death. Restlessness. Mental agony.
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o Worse slightest pressure.
o Swelling pain. As if a hard-boiled-egg is lodged in ABIES NIGRA 2OO o Distressing, aching soreness of abdbmen which APIS 2OO
oesophagus. does not tolerate any pressure.
a Spasm - as soon as food enters. Causes gagging BARYTA CARB 2OO o Sudden knife-like stabs through abdomen.
and choking.
o Face puffy, bloated.
o Can swallow liquids only. BAPTISIA 30
a Peritonitis from injury, from a blow, after ARNICA 2OO
o Constriction of oesophagus. Spasm prevents the CACTUS 30 confinemenL
food going down.
o Stomach distended, hard, swollen.
o lntense pain.
o Pain as if cufting into a wound.
Face flushed red, going blue. Ups blue.
o Worse right side. art
of oesophagus and of pharynx - at the end CAUSTICUM 2OO
.
diphtheria.
Pain violent. Coming and going suddenly. BELIIDONNA 2OO

a Spasm. Effect from swalloMng sharp pieces of crcurA 200 o High temperature. Deliriu stupor
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BRYONIA 2OO o Liver sore, enlarged. CHIONANTHUS 30

o Fever with burning heat all over body.
o Jaundice. Skln yelb*. Conjunctlva yellow, i
o Creat thirst for large quantities of water'
o Urine dark, full of bile and sugar'
o Pain in abdomen, worse from pressure and I.

movemenL o Constipation.
a Cutting pain as if from loives' Excessive colic' COLOCYNTHISIS 30 o Stools yellow, pasty.
o Flatulence. o Liver enlarged and sore. DIGITALIS 2OO

owors
o Jaundice with heart disease.
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o Dropsy due to chronic liver trouble. With flatulence. LYCOPODIUIVI2OO
Please refer'WOR/vtS' below.
o Liver sluggish.
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o Brown spots on abdomen'
elli o Pain from right to lefL
o Acute hepatitis. Fatty degeneration of liver' Cirrhosis. PHOSPHORUS 2OO
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Jaundice.
o Enlarged liver in cardiac cases. AURUM MET 30
o Large yellow spots on abdomen.
o The patient is hopeless, despondenL

a ewor s
o Cinhosis with dropsy of the liver. Hyperemia CARDUS MARIANUS 30
(abnormalty large amount of blood present) of liver Please refer'WOR/{S' below.
with jaundice.
o Excessive indulgence in alcoholic drinks.
o Liver enlarged.
o Jaundice due to hepatic and gall-bladder
obstruction.
CHELIDONIU/V1 30
ste i iise SYIV1PTOIV1S MEDICINE AND
o Dirly yellow colour of the eYes' o Taste dlminished, of all foods. PULSATILII30
o Copious, foaming, Yellow urine, o Due to indigestion.
o Bright yellow, pastY stool. o ln chronic cold.
o Uver and spleen swollen and enlarged' Hard. CHINA 2OO o Smell diminished.
{
o Chronic liver problems' Pain on the right side.
o Periodic increase in pain' Cannot bear the slightest
touch. But hard pressure gives relief. rea wor s Please refer'WORJVIS' below
o Jaundice.
o Worse on exposure to cool draughL
Oi Please refer under the chapter'FEVERS'

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itin o Liver enlarged.

o Tongue yellow- Taste bitter.
out food' Sometimes
For various reasons human beings may throw o Nausea.
forcefully or violentlY. o Foaming, yellow urine.
above.
For medicines Please refer 'NAUSEA /OMITING' . ln jaundice' CHIONANTHUS 30
o Liver enlarged, with constipation.
a
o Urine is dark, full of bile and sugar.
I Please refer'FLATULENCE' above'
o ln malignancy. Cancer of the stomach. Vomiting of CROTALUS H 2OO

rs bloody, slimy mucus.

o Pain in the region of liver.
o Complete jaundice. Dull pain in the region of the MYRICA 30

.Many types of worms grow in the abdomen' Usually children suffer from
liver.

worms. Harmful orgunit-i in contaminated food

or drink enter the body o Bronze yellow skin.
these worms lead to the passage
il;;;a i;;.out]n the digestive system, are passed with each motion'
o APPetite lost.
stool. Solnetime"s Uits of *otms o Scanty, yellow, dark, frothy urine with bile.
"f "Ji.r".,a o Large yellow sPots on abdomen. PHOSPHORUS 2OO
SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY
o Acute hepatitis.
o For worms of any tYPe. CINA 2OO
o Jaundice.
o Face pale and cold. Or red and hol To be taken 4 times a
day for a fortnight or oJaundice disseminated through or produced by
o Dark rings around eYes. more, till all adverse blood.
o Loathing of food or great hunger' symptoms have o Cirrhosis.
disappeared.
o Nausea, vomiting. o Fatty degeneration of liver.
o Restless sleep, with rolling of eyes' o Pancreatic diseases.
o Convulsions of head and limbs'
o Constant rubbing of nose.
o Grinding and smashing of teeth'
o ltching of anus. Eating and drinking take auaA appetite.
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English Prouerb

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVlS
a In liver problems. Jaundic'ed skin. CHELIDONIUM 30

2 vertebrae, consisting typically of a cylindrical body
1 and an arch through which the spinal cord Passes.
7 runs through the vertebral column, any dislocation
4 known as the coccyx. Women have pain in this
1. Neck
2. Cervical vertebrae, 7.
3. Thoracic (chest) vertebrae, 12
5 In all matters relating to the neck and the back
4. Lumbar vetebrae, 5.
5. Sacrum,5.
6. Coccyx,4,
7. Intervertebral disc.
The Spinal cord runs through the
spinal canal of the spinal column. lt
is not shown here.
The back is the rear part of the human body,
extending from the neck to the end of the spine'
The neck is that part of the body which connects
the head and the trunk. Their problems are
interconnected because both these Parts are
interconnected.
From the neck to the lowermost part of the
back extends the vertebral column, or spine. lt
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consists of 30 bones or segments, known as
The vertebrae in the region of the neck are known
as cervical vertebrae. Lower down behind the ribs
these are known as thoracic vertebrae. Just below
but above the pelvis they are known as lumbar
vertebrae. The spinal column ends in the sacrum
and the coccyx.
Spinal nerves come out from small holes
placed in the side of the vertebral column.
Between the individual vertebrae lie discs varying
in size according to the location. The disc itself
consists of shock-absorbing fleshy material. The
casing of the disc is made of tough fibres and
contains a jelly-like substance.
Because of the fact that the spinal cord which
ls an lmportant part of the central nervous system
of any part of the vertebral column can lead to
pain.
At the base of the spinal column is the area
area after child-birth. Pain can also come if
somebody falls on the buttocks or is injured by a
blow to the coccyx. ln women even otherwise the
coccyx is least protected.
There would be very few people who have not
suffered from backache at one time or the other in
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their lives, Backache is seldom a symPtom of an!
serious disease, Usually some minor strain or
injury causes backache, The lower part of our
spine has'excellent qualities of mobility and
manoeuvrability. lt can bend in all directions and
can also rotate. Even a small upset in these
movements can cause backache. Sometimes
backache is caused by muscular inflammation or
hurt in this region.
Q,uite often backache is caused by wrong
posture while sitting, bendin$ lifting or carrying.
Once the pain is there, it is worse by even slight
movement; even a cough' Excellent medicines are
indicated in the following pages for all problems
relating to the back. But, the best medicine would
be rest, as much as possible. Heat radiation to the
painful area also helps.
The lower back is more often the area of pain
because it is not supported by a strong bone
formation as the rib cage above. The same is true
of the neck. The human spine is never at rest. lt is
involved in effort all the time. To this one can add
self-imposed burdens like excessive weight and the
pleasant duty of being pregnant for a woman,
In the neck regibn of the spinal column an
irreversible degeneration of the joints can lead to
cervical spondylosis which causes pain and the
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movement of the neck becomes difficult. There is
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also tingling, pain and numbness in a finger or a
hand.
At times the discs which lle between the
vertebrae ln the spine begin to bulge. Thls causes i
,pressure on the neryes next tb the bulging disc
and generates pain and weakness in the muscles. I
A slipped disc in the lumbar region of the
/
vertebrae can lead to sciatica or lumbago pain.
With advancing years a greater number of I
people suffer from backache and cervical t.
spondylosis. Even otherwise the bones become I
weak with age. Take it easy, take rest and take
proper medicine as indicated by your symptoms. i
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the best advice is to adopt a correct posture while
sitting, working or sleeping. Make sure that the
spine is not bent beyond a reasonable extent. Be
natural in your posture. Do not sit or stand with an
awkward drooping posture. Do not walk with a
careless gait. lf you are suffering from backache,
do not sleep on your stomach. Do not stoop to
pick up things, to lift heavy objects and do not try
to carry heavy articles by yourself. Your working
chair should support the small of your back. Do
not place a book on your knees and read it
bending forward. Lift the book up and read it
bending slightly baclsxard. Carry loads evenly
balanced in both arms. Sleep on a firm mattress.
Reduce weight if you are over-weight.
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Cerebro-Spinal 195

Cervical Spondylosis... 195

, Coccydynia 196

Concrlssion... 196

Cracking 196

Mye1itis,...............,.,... 196

Slipped Disc.....
Stiffness
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o Stiffness is a leading indication for Bryonia.
o Better on physical, strong, pressure.
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Backache is a very common complaint but rarely a symptom of a serious o Worse on movemenL
disease, lt usually results from wrong posture, from wrong lifting of weight or o Colic in the back relating to damage to kidneys. - CALCAREA CARB 30
from strain or injury. Usually the middle or lower back is the seat of pain.
o Chronic lumbago in the lumbar region. CALC FLOUR 30
Backache is also known as Lumbago.
a Violent backache in late menstruation with dark CALC PHOS 30
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY blood.
o Backache relieved only by tying on abdomen. ACETIC ACID 30 a Unendurable pain in loin; and hips. CHAMOM|LIA 200, 1000
. Disproportionate to cause.
Backache affecting sacrum, hips. AESCULUS 30
o Numbness.
o Weak spine. Back and legs give ouL
o Temper foul. Restlessness.
o Coccydynia: pain in the cocc)x.
o Worse walklng or stooping.
o Pain in nape. Stiff neck, head drawn to lefL CHELIDONIUM 30
o Fixed paln under lnner and lower angle of rlght
o Pain ln the lumbar reglon; with twitching of ceMcal AGARICUS 2OO scapula.
muscles.
o Pain in the back, as if tightened in a vice, when
o Pain as if being stabbed wlth knlves in the back cHh{A 200
AMMONIU/VI MUR 30
sitting. o Sharp pain across kidneys.
o lcy coldness between shoulders. o Worse at night. Worse movemenL
a Violent pain in sacrolumbar region. ANTIM TART 2OO o Back bent backwards like an arch. CICUTA 2OO
o Sensation of heavy weight at the coccyx. Dragging o Jerking, tearing in coccla<, especially during menses.
down sensation all the time. o Spasms and cramps in muscles of nape of neck.
o The slightest effort to move causes retching, cold o Rheumatic pain in back, neck, lumbar, sacral
and clammy perspiration. region, down thighs and through hips.
o Severe pain caused by injury to the back, to the ARNICA 2OO o Excellent for ceMcal soondvlosis.
spine. :
a Pain in back and sacrum. COBALT 30
o Stitching pain in neck and back. ln the region of BERBERIS VULGARIS 30
kidneys; radiating from there around abdomen, hips o Backache after coitus.
and groin. o Better walking or lying down.
o Stitches from kidneys into bladder. o Worse while sitting.
o Post.operative pain in lumbar region. o Pain in shoulders and arms as if injured. COCCULUS 30
o Primary medicine for backache and pain in the neck BRYONIA 2OO oCeMcal vertebrae crack when head is moved.
with stiffness. o Paralytic pain in the small of the back. -a
o Pain with stiffness in the small of the back.
a Pain in the back, from incarcerated flatulence. Pain COCHLEARIA 30
o A.lso in the nape of the neck. from abdomen to back and down into the sacrum.
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a Pain at the base of the spine, caused by a shoc[ by coNtu/v1200 o Pain running into legs.
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o ln exhausted women with dragging weight in
o Coccydynia. sacrum and peMs.
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o Painful weakness and dragg\ng in sacrum of HELONIAS 30 o Better exercise.

women. Suppressed menses. Oterus prolapsed.
o Tired, strained muscles burn and ache.
a On injury to coccp<. Severe pain. I-TYPERICU/VI 2OO
o Spinal concussion.
o Injury to nerves in the spine.
o Coccydynia
ere ro ial eigitis
o Pain In the coccla<. Neuralgic pain. Must sit perfectly IICHESIS 2OO
l-/ An acute inflammation of the meninges of the spinal cord and the brain.
gtlll. There is high fever. It is a serious condltion'
o Worse rlslng from a sltting posturc.
. Paln In the lumbar reglon. ln rmall of baek. Paln RHUS TOX 2OO
and stlffness. o With delirium. Acute cerebral infection. Shrill crles ln APIS 2OO
€r.
i o C6used by o<posure, lying on damp sheets, getting sleep.
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drenched in sudden rain while doing strenuous, o Acute. Dropsy of brain folloMng acute diseases.
perspiring jobs. Or by strain.
o Chronic jerking of the head.
o Befter temporarity on motion.
o Severe headache.
o Backache better lying on hard surface. .THE
Also refer 'MENINCITIS' under the chapter MIND, EMOTIONS, THE
o Main remedy when there is temporary relief on
motion, HEAD AND THE BRAIN'
o Pain in lumbar vert€brae, pain in coccfx, as from a RUTA 2OO
fall, as from a blow.
a Backache due to flatus which cannot escape.
o Worse in the morning, before rising.
STAPI-IYSAGRIA 2OO
Ce cal p on ylosis
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DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS
There is pain and stlffness in the spinal column in the region of the
neck. At times cervical spondylosis is accompanied by slipped disc in the
neck. Pain is severe on moving the neck. A sensation of numbness and
tingling is experienced in the fingers.
a Congtant buming in the region of the kidneys. Can HELONIAS 30 For medicines please refer'BACKACHULU/vIBAGO/PAIN' and
trace outline. ,STIFFNESS' in thii chapter, particularly the medicines, 'CHELIDONIU/v\;
.CICUTA'
o Back tired, painful. AND'CIMICIFUCA"

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At times after an injury to the coccla<,pain develops at the base of the An excruciating pain in the lumbar region of the back lt is experienced 1

spine. The pain increases when the patient is sitting. More women suffer when lifting ro-"tfiing or stooping. At times it is followed by sciauca. lt may I

from Coccydynia than men. have a connection with a slipped disc. I

For medicines please refer'BACKACHE/LOMBAC O/PAIN' above. For medicines please refer 'BACI(ACHULU/VIBAGO/ PAIN' above. I

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Injury to the spinal cord, brain, from a fall, a blow etc. Shock caused by a o Clands of neck,malignant diseases of. CISTUS CAN 30 I

collision, by a blow.

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Severe concussion to spine. Nerves damaged. I-TYPERICUVI2OO
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o lnjury to spine of women during labour.
o Coccyx turns black. Abscess. c lnflammation, pain and stiffness in the small of the RHUS TOX 2OO
back
o Excruciating pain.
o Stiffness of the nape of the neck.
o Prevents inflammation,
o Better motion, lying on a hard surface. Temporary
relief on motion.

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE eXO pOrEXCy
o Cracking of cervical vertebrae when moving head. COCCULUS 30
/ li e isc
C rved With age, the spinal discs begin to degenerate and protrude from their
positions Setween vertebrae. ThiJ protrusion causes Pressure on different
rierves, generating pain in the area served by that nerve.
DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
The pain in case of slipped disc is severe and is made worse bY bending,
o Back bent backwards like an arch. CICUTA 2OO or getting up from a sitting position. There is numbness in the lower Part of
the leg and the outer part of the foot.
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. Pain with numbness and tingling irg the feet and ACONm 30 o Stiff neck, swelling of glands of neck. BELLADONNA 2OO
legs.
o Tearing pain in the bach with stiffness. Rising BERBERIS VULCARIS 30
o Hip-joint and thigh feel lame, especially after lying difficult
down.
o Poet-operaWe pain ln lumbar region.
oAcute, suddcn onseL
a Stiffness with paln ln nape of neck BRYONIA 2OO
o Gradual onset of paln. Violent paln ln sacrolumbar AI'lTl/Yt TART 200 o Stiffness with sUtchlng pain in the small of the back
region.
o Sensation of a weight at cocclD( Dragging down o Worse on movement.
sensation all the time. o SUffness and pain in neck and throat. Muscles feel CAUSTICUT'I200
t_/ as if bound with ropes. Can scarcely move his head.
o Stitching pain in the neck and back. BERBERIS VULGARIS 30
o Stiffnesq. Difficult to get up. o Chronic rheumatic pains; tearing, severe.
o Numbness in leg and foot o Deformed joints.
o Stiffness. Stitching pain. BRYONIA 2OO U o Worse dry weather.

o Worse by movemeng by bending, coughing, o Painful stiffness in the neck Head bent lefu CHELIDONIUM 30
I straining. o Fixed pain under inner and lower angle of right
o Slipped disc in the neck. Stiffness. scapula.
cLl4lCIFoCA 200
o Rheumatic pain in the back, neck, lumbar region, o Stiffness of the cervical muScles. Spondylosis. crcuTA 200
down thighs and through hips. Spasm and cramps in muscles of nape of neck.
o Severe pain in the lower back which spreads down o Back bent backwards like an arch. Curved limbs
COLOCYNTHIS 30 cannot be straightened, nor straight ones benL
one or both legs.
o Stiffness of joints. a Stiffness and contraction in neck and back. CIMICIFUCA 2OO
o Numbness with pain.
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o Spine very sensitive, especially thd upper parl
a Pain in lumbar region, in cocclx, with stiffness. o Cervical spondylosis. Severe pain.
RHUS TOX 2OO
o Pain better temporarily on movement, on change of o Numbness and tingling in fingers.
position. o Stiff neck; painful back; from catching cold in DULCAMARA 2OO
o Better lying on a hard surface. damp, cold weather.
o Umbs weak.

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o Rheumatism of the neck. Pain, stiffness in neck as if
dislocated.
o CeMcal muscles rigid. Sharp pain in neck.
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STRYCHNINUV130
o lcy sensation down spine.
- Difficulty in bending, or flexing resulting in pain on making such an
effort. Uncomfortable rigidity of a part of the body. o Back stiff.
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a Swollen glands in nape of occiput. BARYTA CARB 2OO i

o CeMcal glands enlarged and hardened. HECKT.,\ IIVA 30 I

o Swelling of veins of neck. OPI(.IM 2OO

a Cervical glands cold, ewollen and hard, SILICEA 2OO I

o Diseases of the bones of the splne, l

There's no better sign of a braue

mtnd than a hard hand.

Shakespeare , HenrA VI

He that hath knowledge spareth his words.

Prouerbs

Nothing agbs a man faster than trying to prooe

he's still as Aoung as euer.

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THE
1. Right kidney 5. (fterus
The urinary system in the
2. Left kidney 6. Urinarytladder
human body performs the function
3. Ureter 7. Orethra
of removal of chemical wastes,
4. Hip bone excess water €tc. from the bodY in
the form of urine. These wastes are
produced when enrymes act uPon
various nutrients to release the
energy which comes out of the food
human beings take.
The function of filtering the
waste products along with excess
water is carried out by the kidneys
where these chemicals are brought
in by the blood-stream. lf, for some
reason, these waste chemicals and
the excess water are not taken out of
the body life can be threatened.
The urinary system as such is
made up of the kidneys, the ureters,
the bladder and the urethra. There
are two kidneys. These produce
urine when they filter the blood. AII
the waste products are filtered away,
The blood-levels of water, salts and
acid are kept at a proper and
constant limit by the kidneys. Tfrese
are situated on either side of the
spinal cord immediately above the
waist. A million filtering units called
glomeruli carry out the purification of
blood, and the waste product, called
urine, passes through the middle of
the kidney into the ureter, which is a
narrow pipe carrying the urine from
each kidney down to the bladder.
Situated in the lower abdomen the
bladder is a sort of storage tank
from where urine is released from
time to time through the urethra.
The purification of blood takes place
I
round the clock and a little less than
1.5 litres of urine are passed in a
period of 24 hours from the human
body.
ln women the length of the
urethra is short. It lies above the
vagina. ln men this length is larger
and the urethra passes through the
prostate gland and the Penis. The
male urethra serves two functions,
those of carrying urine as well as
semen.
The urinary system is subject to
a number of disorders. The kidneYs
can be inflamed or damaged by
external injury. The filtering
mechanism can be affected thus
reducing its efficiency and ultimately
leading to'kidney failure.
The formation of stones in the
kidneys causes terrible pain because
the ureters are hurt when stones
pass through them. The urinary tract
can also suffer from cancer or from
benign tumours.
Women are subject more to (
urinary infection because their
urethra is smaller in length than that
of men and the infecting bacteria
which come from the bowels have a
smaller distance to travel. The
inflammation of the bladder is
known as cystitis.
An enlarged prostate gland leads
to trouble in the flow of urine and
the retained urine affords an
opportunity to bacteria to
rapidly. 4',
 Bladder infection can travel to
the kidneys. This leads to a serious
situation and, therefore, must be
attended to at the earliest,
Bladder control is exercised by
nerves and the brain. An injury to the
brain or to the spine can lead to loss
of bladder control.
A severe pain in the lower part of
the back beneath the rib cage can
be a warning of an infection of the
urinary system. Passing blood in
urine, too, is a serious matter. Total 1
2
stoppage of urine is an emergenry
and should be treated as such.
Cleanliness is a must to keep the
urinary system free of infection. The
genitals must be washed frequently
and properly. Women should make I
sure to wipe from urethra I Ir
downwards and not vice versa after
passing stool.

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1. Right kidney 8
2, Left kidney
3. Ureter
4. Hip bone
5. 0rinary bladder
6. Prostate gland
7. Urethra
8. 0rethral opening

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Conwlsions - Uraemic 203

Diabetes Mellitus........... 204
Diffi culVConstriction/Retention..................... 205
Enuresis......... 205
Inability to control/lncontinence....... 205
lnflammation of Kidneys..... 206
Kidney stones............. 206
Nephritis/Bright's Disease... 206
207
Newbom - Stoppage of 207
Odour 207
207
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DISTINGUISHING

o Bloody urine.
o Calculi.
SYIT1PTOIY1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY

TEREBINTHINA 30

ln some children, the nervous system which controls the movement of o Strangury, that is, slow and painful discharge of
the bladder matures rather slowly. Hence, even after the age of 3, they urine.
continue to pass urine at night in bed. o Odour of violets,
o Burning pain in the kidney region in the back
DISTINGOISHING SYI{PTOMS I{EDICINE AI\D POTENCY o lnflammation of kidney following any acute disease.
o The urine passed by the child is of repulsive BENZOTC ACID 30,200 Also please see 'NEPHRITIS' below and 'BLEEDING' under the chapter
odour. lts colour ls changeable, Often it is brown 4 Umes a day for a .MISCELL,{NEOOS',
o lnvoluntary dlecharge of urlne at nlght. fortnlght or more, lf cure a

occurs earller stop 3 days

o Involuntary urination during the first part of the

night when it is difficult for a child !o wake up
thereafter.
KREOSOTE 2OO ri t's isease
owing to deep sleep. Urinary problem characterised by the presence of albumin in the urine
o Offensive urine. and increased blood pressure.
For medicines please refer'BLOOD lN URINE etc'above and
'NEPHRmS etcl below.

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DISNNGUISHING SYMPTOIIIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
. Scalding urlne. I
CAI.INABIS SATIVA 30
a ln nephritis or inflammation of the kidney. CANTHARIS 2OO o Scalding extending to bladder.
o lntolerable urging and tenesmus. o Acute stage of gonorrhoea. Mucus and pus in l

o Burning urine. urethra.

o Bleeding on account of urinary stone. COCCUS CAC]I 30 a Violent parorysms of buming and cutting in the CANTI-IARIS 2OO I

o Brick red sedimenl renal region, I

o Severe pain hom kidney to bladder.

o?ainful urging to urinate.
o Urine scalds.
. Acute Bright's disease. Albuminuria and high blood PHOSPHORUS 2OO I

Pressure. o Is passed drop by drop. I

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o Blood in urine. Turbid brown urine. Red sediment o Blood in urine. 1

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a Buming and pain in urethra, with frequent desire. I-IYDRANGEA a Yellow urine; like beer, profuse, foamy. ln jaundice. CHELIDONIU]V130
o Sharp paln ln lolns. I Mother tincture 10 drops, Dark, turbid.
o Healry dcporlt of mucus. 4 times a day o Very dark urine. Bile and sugar ln urine. Liver CHIONANTHUS 30
o Profuse deposlt of whlte amorphous salts. enlarged and Jaundlced
oJaundice with diabetes mellitus.
o CalculuE
a Urinary calcull. Brick red sedimenl coccus cAcTl 30
o Renal colic.
o Severe pain from kdney to bladder.
o Bloody urine.
a Increased acetones and acetoacetic acid in urine. CUP ARS 30
a Urine scalds urethra. Smarting a long time after SULPHUR 2OO
passing. a Dark red sediment with throbbing pain at the neck D]GITAUS 30
o Even a drop of urine burns to touch. of the bladder.
o Creat quanUties of colourless urine. a Urine loaded with sugar. Diabetes mellitus. IICTIC ACID 30
o must hurry. o ThirsL Voracious hunger. Over a long time or 200
a Burning pain ln kidney region. o Rheumatic pain in joints. once a day.
TEREBINTHINA 30
o lnflammation, specially of the right kidney, after any a Hea\ry red sediment with backache in renal region. LYCOPODIUM 2OO
acute disease.
a Albuminuria of pregnancy. Specific for. MERC COR 30

lo ei et AI.ID
o Bright red urine in the morning. Copious. Soon
becomes turbid.
o Coplous red sediment.
o Diabetes.
NAT SULF 30

I . Red, hoq painful apd scanty. ,. ACONITE NAP 30 o Brick-dust red or yellow sedimertt. Odour of musk. ocuvtuxl CANUVI30
o Retention Mth screan$ng and restlessness. o Cramps in kidneys.
o Buming. Tenesmus. . Profuse milky urine with diabetes. , PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
. A.lbuminous. Globules of pus and blood. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Scanty, burning, involuntary urine. Bladder as if
paralysed.
o Darh turbid, loaded with phosphates. BELLADONNA 2OO
Co v lsio s rae ic
o Acute urinary infection. DISTINGOISHING SYI{PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Red, brown, colour of beer. Scanty. HoL o Uraemic. Brain oedema. Vertigo. CUP ARSENITUM 30
BRYONIA 2OO
o Dark brown, sour, fetid with white sediment and o Deficient kidney functioning.
CALC CARB 30
blood. o Unconsciousness.
oAlmost black With diabetes. CARBOLIC AC]D 30 o Increased acetones and acetoacetic acid in urine.
 DISTINGqISHING SYIITPTOIIS I.TIEDICINE AND POTENCY

ia etes ellit s o Swelling of feet and scrotum.

o Face pale and sallow. Emaciation. Great weakness'
ARGENTOM MET 30

When the Pancreas nsulin, the body cannot o Profuse, turbid, sweetlsh urine.
use sugar and starch pr the blood and the
'

tissues]This teads to ie of the body'
ln non-insulin dependent diabetes, although the body produces almost
it
enough of insulin, the body cells are not able to use effectively.
o Disposition to gangrene'
't
o Diabetic patient dwindling fasl Loses strengtlr. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Dry, britlle, scaty skin.
To be used alternately
with SYZYGIUIVI
o Mouth, tongue, trachea dry. JAMBOIINUM
o Thlrst unquenchable.
a

o APPetlte losL i

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vulva.
ARSENIC BROMTUM
The patient develops ulcers on the feet. He experiences numbness in the o Frequent urination. I

Mother tincture 5 droPs 5

hands and the feet. o Unquenchable thirsL
times a day in water'
Diabetes is not curable; but, it is controllable. Expert medical advice o Emaciation and great weakness. Skin pale. I

must be obtained. A controlled diet is of great help. However, the medicines o Disposition to gangrene.
given below would helP.
'o Urine loaded with sugar. Diabetes mellitus. tlcTlc ACID 30, 200
SYMPTOMS AND POTENCY
o Thirs[ voracious hunger.
a Copious urine with or without sugar. ACETIC ACID 30 o Rheumatic pain in joints'
o Abundant sugar.
o Creat thirst but a cold drink feels heavy on o Copious urine of low specific gravity, RHUS ARQmATIC
stomach. o Urine pale, albuminous.
Mother tincture 15 droPs
o Pale waxen skin. :. 1 4 times a day.
o Constant dribbling.
o Cangrenous ulcers'
o Extreme prostration. . SYETGIOM
This medicine leads to diminution and
o Copious urine. Milky colour' Contains lot of sugar ACID PHOS 2OO disappearance of sugar in urine and blood to a JAMBOI-\NUM
o Nervous temperament. remarkable extenL Mother tincture 15 droPs
o.Diabetic ulceration' 4 times a day.
o Debility. Bruised feeling in muscles'
o Boils. o Copious urine. Specific gravity high.
o Excellent in early stages. o Creat thirst.
o Worse at night. o Weakness; emaciation.

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o Urine stopped after frighu

a Acute prostatitis. Pain and tenesmus in passing
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

oPtuv1200
PULSATILII2OO
urine.
o Worse lying on back.
SYMPTOMS I{EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Retention with screaming. ACONIIE NAP 30
o Urine red, hot and painful.
o Restlessness.
o Muscles of bladder paretic. Must urge to stool in
resis
ALU/VUNA 30
order to pass urine. Involuntary discharge of urine at night.
a Retentiori Mth acute arinary infection. Urine dark BELIIDONNA 2OO For medicines, please refer 'INABILITY TO CONTROL etc' below.
and loaded with phosphates.
a Constriction of the neck of the bladder with CACTUS 30
retenUon of urine. lSon band constriction.
o Painful urinaUon. Spasmodic.
I a ili to o trol/
o Blood ln urlnc; clota.
o RetenUon although the bladder is,full.
o Bumlng in the bladder and urethra.
CAMPHOR 30 Icotiece
t Retendon wlth obstlnate constrlction. CAIII.IABIS SATIVA 30
POTENCY

o lnabilig to control. APIS 2OO

a Difficult to pass urine. Scanty. Must strain. Must CHIIVIAPHIIJ\ UMB 30
stand with feet wide apart and body inclined o Scang, highly coloured urine.
forward. o Stinging pain. Last drops burn and smart
o Acute prostatitis. o Inflammation of the kidneys.
o
!-ug"l in urine. Muddy, offensive urinq; has ropy, a Odne passes unconsciously day and nighl ARG NTTRICU/V12OO
bloody mucus. Copious sedimenl
o Splinter pain in urethra.
o Urinary problems of chronit alcoholics.
o Urine scanty and dark
a Constant urge to pass urine. DIGTTALIS 30
o lnflammation of urethra. Painful. Burning. ltching.
o Dropsy. Enlarged prostate.
o lnvoluntary discharge of urine at night; repulsive BENZOTC ACID 30
. Stoppage of urine. Passing very slow and difficult MORPHINUM 30 odour. Colour of urine variable. Brown.
o Prostatlc hpertrophy. o Bed wetting in children. Sure remedy.
o Acute uracmta. a lnvoluntrry dischargc of urlne. CALC CARB 30
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MEDIdNE AND POTENCY

MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTII'TGUISHING SYMPTOMS
DISTIT.{GUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Renal colic. Paln e,xtendlng down right sidelo
LYCOPODIoM 200
a lntolerable urging and a never-get'done feeling. CANTHARIS 2OO
bladder.
Constant desire,
o Frequent urge to Pass urine' d;
o Scalding urine.
o Urine scanty, highly coloured' Red sand sedimenL
o Severe cutting pain before, duririg and after
urination. o Severe backache; relieved by passing urine'
o Noctumal, involuntary discharge in children with SILICEA 2OO o Abdomen bloated; rumbling'
PAREIRA BRAVA 30
worms. o Violent pain in the bladder and in the back Renal
Q Red, yellow sediment. colic.
o Black, bloody urine, thick with mucus'

a atio of i o Constant urging. Great straining' Yet urine comes in

a

eys aropt S"*Itoin as if the bladder was full'

URTIEA URENS 30
o Stone in kidneY. Urine thick'
Please see BLOOD IN URINE etc', above'
o This medicine can qulte often expel gravel and
stone from kidneY,

i ey toes AIso please refer'PAIN' below' r.

Hard, soft, sharp or smooth stones Present in one or both the kidneys'
Excruciating pain is experienced in

t's
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chills and sweating. Blood is passed in
increases. The pain is sudden, severe a
to the abdomen and groin. e ritis/ ri isease
severe pain on account of kidney stones requireg immediate medical
part of the kidney that filters
attention. An acute as well as chronic infection of that
the waste Products of the blood' I

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIT1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY urine which contains substances'

leaked into it from the
o An excellent remedy for renal colic' Pain €xtends BERBERIS VULGARIS 30
from left kidney to urethra. Burning, cutting and is red or smolry.'The face is PuffY'
stitching pain in bladder and urethra' In acute cases, the colour of the urine i,

o Constant urge to Pass urine. There is severe headache and backache'

Urine is Passed in
o Urethra burns when not urinating. ln r:hronic cases, the face and the limbs are swollen.
large quantities. The patient is alwaYs thirstY'
o Bright red sedimenL Urine hot' dark or bright yetlow attention. Chronic
or blood red. Both the conditions require immediate medical
o Worse while sitting or lYing'
nephritis can lead to kidneY failure,

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a Acute cases. Extremitles swollen. Face puffi. above, particulary Apis and Cantharis.
AP|S 200
o Severe headache, backache. painlin kidneys.
o Scanty but frequent urination.
o Urine heavity charged wi0i albumin.
ew orn top a eof
o Very effective, but specially in later stages when
watery diarrhoea sets in.
o Skin pale and waxen.
ARSENIC ALB 2OO nea'

DISTINGOISHINC SYTYIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY.

o Urine loaded with casts and albumin. o Newborns suffer shock in birth and do not pass ACONITE NAP 30
o Face puf&. unne.
o Thirst for sips of water at short intervals.
oAnguish. Fear of death. Restlessness.
o Parorysmal, bumlng and cuttlng pain ln renal
CANTFIARIS 2OO
our
reglon. Thc whole area ls cenaltlvl to touch.
SYMPTOI4S MEDICINE AND
o Gravcl ln urlne of chlldren.
I
a Repulslve odour of urine, BENZOTC ACID 30
o Blood ln urine. Pure blood.
'
o Brown colour. Very dark.
o Painful urging to pass urine. Urine passed drop by
drop. o Bed wetting in children.
o Pain in tip of penis, in testes,lfr-l6ifiJ o Smelling like horse urine, Dark. NITRIC ACID 2OO

o Acute nephritis. Scanty, dark,albuminous o Stitching pain.

urine. I(ALI CHLORICUJVI30
Blood in urine.
o Acute nephritis. Blood in urino Turpid brown
o Skin pale and anaemic.
o ln early stagei of nephritis. Bloody urine.
urine.PHOSPHORUS 2OO

TEREBINTHINA 30
I eople
Inflammation of kidneys following any acute disease. DISTINGUISHIN SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
Also see'BLOOD IN URINE', ,COLOUR'and ,pAIN'. o Dribbling in old people. Urine starts and stops coNruM 200
again. Hypertrophy of prostate gland.

e rosis o Bladder difficulties of old persons. Orine slow,

without force.
o Weak bladder. Tenesmus.
HEPAR SULPH 2OO

, The kidneys leak a large amount of proteins into the urine. The sufferer
becomes anaemic. His faci gets puffy. Ti'rere is dropsy in ail the body
o Urine drops vertically.
a Paralysis of bladder. Enuresrs. SECALE 30
tissues.
'9 o lnvoluntary discharge of urine particularly during
A high-protein and low-salt diet recommended. sleep at night in old people.
 MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYIY1PTOIV1S

ain o Renal colic. Paln from right kidney downwards'.

Severe pain during and at conclusion of
urinauon'
SARSAPARILIJ 30
SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Child screams before and while passing urine'
o Stinging pain and stoPpage of urine. APIS 2OO 7
o (lrine slimy, scanty, bloody' Passes in thin' feeble -
o Highly coloured. Scanty.
stream.
o Last drops burn and smart
ARC NIT 2OO
a Splinter pain in urethra. Inflammation. Burning.
o Urine passes unconsciously day and night. rostatitis .THE MALE CENITAL SYSTEM
o Scanty and dark, Please see the chaPter
o Fine stitches in the orifice of the urethra. ASPARACUS 30
o Frequent passage of urine.
o Pain in the thighs and loins on urinating, BERBERTS VULGARIS 30
us AND
SYMPTOMS
o Kidney sore.
ASPARAGUS 30
o Deslre to urlndte frequenUY. o Pus with cystitis' Mucus and tenesmus'
o Urethro burng when not urlnating' o Burnlng, sUtchlng paln in urethral opcnlng'
BERBERIS VULGARIS 30
o Thlck mucus. Brlght red scdlmcnt. o Thlck mucus wlth brlght rcd aedlmenu
,o Paln ln urethra on account of carbuncle. Obstlnate CAI.INABIS SATIVA 30 o Burnlng conUnuous ln urcthra'
constriction. Pus in urethra' o Frequent urination.
o Violent sPasms of cutting pain and burning in the CANTFIARIS 2OO
o Kidneys sore.
whole renal region. CANNABIS SATIVA 30
o Pus and mucus in urethra'
o Painful urge to urinate.
o Obstinate constriction.
o Scalding urine. CHIMAPHILA UV1B 30
o Urine scanty but loaded with ropy mucus; purulent
o Pain before, during and after urination" sediment. Blood mixed with mucus" I

o Throbbing pain at the neck of the bladder as if a DIGITALIS 30

o Acute prostatitis.
straw is being thrust back and forth' I.IYDRANGEA
a Heavy dePosit of mucus.
o Renal colic. Calculi. Bloody urine' Heavy mucus' HYDRANGIA 30 mother Mother tincture 10 droPs
tincture o Burning pain in urethra. in water 4 times a daY'
PAREIRA BRAVA 30 o Frequent desire.
o Renal colic with black, bloody urine, thick with KALI BI 2OO
mucus. Catarrh of the bladder' a-Eopy, green mucus in urine.
o Constant urging. o After urinating, a drop seems to remain which
cannot be exPelled.
o Great straining. Pain down the thigh.
o Pain in coccyx before making water; reliev'
o lnflammation and itching in urethra' Urethritis' With
thereafter,
prostatic trouble.
 to es in la er, idney
Excess of salt in the blood-stream or infection of the urinary tract can
cause formation of stones in the bladder or kidney. A stone on its journey
from the kldney to the bladder and onwards causes excruciating pain
spreading to the vulvaror scrotum,as the case may be. The pain is
spasmodic.
For medicine, please refer 'KIDNEY STONES' above.

enes SYMPTOMS
s
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Severe, persistent tenesmus of bladder, MERC COR 30 Usefulness of Exercbe:
o Bloody, greenish discharge.
Nert to food, es.ercise b the mosl essentral requirement of tjrc animal
o Tenesmus of rectum present. mechanism it is that which winds up the machlnerg. Exercise and good
air alone set-all the humours in our bodg in motion to fill their appointed
I
o Bloody, hot and slimy dysentery.
[laces, and compel euerg secreting orguln b giue off tts specific seicretioru,

ret ritis giue power to the musc.les and to tlrc blood its deepest red colour; tlrcg reftne
the fluids so that theg penetrate easilg into tlrc most minute capillarg uessels,
strengthen the heart beats and bring about healthg digestion. Theg alone best
inuite us to rest and sleep, ushich is a time of refreshment for the production
An inflammation of th,e tiretfrra in men or in women. of neut spirit and energg.
ln women, the problem.is usually acute because the length of the
Dr. S. HNINEMANN,
urethra is small. There is a burning sensation in passing urine. There may be
white or yellow discharge from the vagina. Women suffer pain during
in "Friend of Health"
intercourse.
ln men, there may be discharge of pus from the penis.
For medicines, please refer'BURNINC','PAIN' and'PUS' above and
'GONORRHOEA' under'THE FEMALE CENITAL SYSTEM:
URETHRITIS is also listed under'THE FEMALE CENITAL SYSTEM'and 1

.THE
MALE GENITAL SYSTEM:

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 THE
l. Sacrum
2. Fallopian tubes
3. Ovary
4. Uterus
5. Cervix The female genital system includes the
6. Rectum external genitalia including the vulva and the clitoris;
7. Vaginal canal the internal genitalia which include the vagina, the
8. Anus cervix, the uterus, the Fallopian tubes and the
9, Urinary bladder ovaries. The system also includes the breasts and,
10, Bone nipples which play an important role in sexual
I 1. Urethra arousal as well as in producing milk on the birth of
12. Urettrral opening. a child.
Puberty is a landmark in the life of a woman
because at this time the release of a hormone
known as oestrogen leads to the enlargement of
the breasts, the womb, the vagina etc. This also
leads to growth of pubic hair as well as the hair in
the armpits. The female body develoPs curves.
The basic function of the female sexual
system is to conceive and bear children. Every
month an egg is produced in one or other Qf the
two ovaries of a woman who is of an age when
she can bear children. From the ovary the egg is
carried to the womb by the Fallopian tube, At
tinjres, before the egg has reached the womb or
uterus, it is fertilized in the Fallopian tube by a
sperm which has travelled from the male genital
system up into the Fallopian tube through the
vagina and uterus.
A fertilized egg is carried to the womb where it
is implanted in the wall of the womb. In case no
fertilization has taken place, the egg is washed out
in the menstrual discharge.
The clitoris which is a part of the vulva in the
external gehitalia of the female consists of a glans
covered by the prepuce. lt plays a considerable
part in sexual arousal as well as in inducing female
orgasm. It becomes erect during coitus.
The vagina is a muscular canal extending
from the lower part of the uterus to the vulva' It
lies between the bladder and the urethra in front
and the rectum and anal can'iil behind. lt provides
a passage for intercourse as well as for birth.
During the reproductive period of a woman the
vagina secretes a semi-fluid acid which is mixed
2r0
with a secretion from the cervix. These discharges
quite often prevent infection in the vagina.
The uterus is a pear-shaped organ and it lies
in the pelvic cavity with the bladder in front and
the rectum behind. The cervix which is the neck of
the uterus oPens on one side into the uterine
cavity and on the other side into the vagina.
The uterus has remarkable elasticity and
expands to accommodate the increasing size of
the foetus during Pregnancy.
The Fallopian tubes, one on each side, are
hollow muscular tubes that transmit the egg from
the ovaries to the cavity of the uterus' Pelvic
infection can affect the Fallopian tubes and lead to
infertility.
The ovaries are sex glands which produce
ovum for fertilization besides sex hormones. As a
female reaches puberty, the ovaries produce one
egg every month for fertilization'
The ovaries and the uterus play a major role in
menstruation. After puberly and until menoPause,
thereafter the womb PrePares itself for the next
cycle.
Menstruation qycles cause a lot of distress to
women because tlie menstrual flow can be absent,
can be scanty, painful or it can be excessive and
almost unending. Any one of these situations is a
source of discomfort and, quite often, pain to the
patient. Fortunately almost all these problems can
be taken care of with homoeopathic medicines.
Post-menopausal problems are many and
these too are a source of discomfort. There is a
shrinkage in the vaginal walls and in the vulva. The
vagina becomes dry. Sexual igtercourse becomes
 uncomfortable. The woman may become moody 1. Uterus
or bad-tempered because a number of changes 2. Spine
are taking place inside. She needs assurance as 3. Growing foetus
well as properly selected medicine. Homoeopathy 4. Small intestine
does wonders at this stage. 5. Rectum
The vagina as well as the Fallopian tubes are 6. Orinary bladder
sites of infection and so is the pelvic area. The 7. Anus
ovaries can develop cysts out of follicles which 8. Vagina
produce eggs.
The female breast besides serving a
beautifying function and thus prgviding sexual
attraction, has an important role to discharge in 2
the productlon of mllk for the baby. By all
accounts mother's mllk is the best for the newborn 1
chlld during the first few months of its life in this
world. The breasts become in many cases tender
and lumpy before the onset of the menstrual
period. Ordinarily this is not a cause for worry. But
the female breast is also a site of cancer. Hence
any lump which does not disappear within a few
days should be investigated by a qualified doctor.
The uterus as well as the cervix are also sites -1
of cancer. Women may develop cancer of the
uterus after they have reached 50,more often than 3
at an earlier age. Cervical cancer affects women
who are unusually attive sexually. 4
t Prolapse of the uterus requires early attention
because it can be very uncornfortable.
Most female problems can be taken care of
with proper medication. Examination of the breasts
every month is essential in order to elimlnate any
5
chances of a cancerous tumour. This examination
can be carried out by the person herself.
Proper personat hygiene i! absolutely essential.
Women should clean themselves from front to
6
back after passing stool. They should avoid putting
on very tight underwear particularly $at made of
synthetic material.
with because most of the time a woman is 7
subjected to this operation when it is just not I
It would be useful to have a cervical smear test needed. Menstruation, pregnancy and menopause
every 2 or 3 years in order to detect coming ought to be a part of healthy living. More often
sickness which may not otherwise be apparent till than not a woman suffers bcause of ignorance,
it has developed to a serious extent. superstition, wrong medical care or natural
With homoeopathic medicines as indicated by occasional malfunctioning of the body. But
symptoms most female sexual problems can easily there is no reason why she should continue to
be taken care of without surgery and without side do so as long as homoeopathy is there to relieve Growing Foetus
effects. Ditatation and curetting can be dispensed her distress. 5

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 213 Fibroid Tumour in Uterus......... 221
213 Frigidity.......... 221
Amenorrhoea 213 Conorrhoea 221
Aversion/Frigidity 214 Hemicrania 222
Backache 2',14 Hysteria 222
Bladder - lrritable......... 214 lrregular Menstruation,........................:.. 222
Bleeding/Profuse Menstruation....,,,,.................,.......,.... 214 Itchin9...,......,.. 223
Bleeding/Scanty Menstruation........................ ................ 216 Labour Pains................ 223
Breast Abscess 217 Leucorrhoea. 223
Breast Cancer.. 217 Mastitis 224
Menopause/Climacteric 224
THE
Menorrhagia 224
Metatarsalgia 224
Metrorrhagia. 225
Mi1k.................. 225

Breast, Nipples/Cancer/Fissures/ Nausea ........... 225

lnfl ammation/Pain/Tumour. 217 Ovarian Cyst........,......... 225
Burning.......... 218 Pain4nfl ammation/Painful Menstruation. 225
Cancer of the Uterus. 218 225
Cervicitis 219 Pregnancy.,.,. 226
Climacteric/Menopause 219 Prolapse of the uterus/bearing down sensation......, 226
Coldness........ 219 Swelling.......... 227
Constrictionfy'aginismus/Coitus Painf u1..... 219 Syphilis........... 227
I
Convulsions.. 219 Thickening of skin............. 227
Cystitis ............ 219 Tumours in womb, ovaries/polyp. 227
Cysts Vaginal.... 220 Ulceration of cervix......... 227
Deficient Milk 220 Urethritis 228
220 Uterus - Prolapse...,..... 228
Dysmenorrhoea....,...... 220 228
Epilepsy........, 220 228
Fibro - adenoma of the breast.. 221 228 i

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 FEMALE

Abortion Abscess
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AIID POTENCY

As a medical problem, abortion requires attention when it is sPontaneous a Of mammae. Breast hard, hot and painful. BRYONIA 2OO
or habitual. Most of the abortions are spontaneous. The foetus is expelled a Of labia; great sensitiveness. HEPAR SULPH 2OO
before the 20th week of pregnancy.
o Extremely offensive leucorrhoea, smelling of old
The most common symptom is vaginal bleeding. The blood may be cheese.
bright red if it is fresh. The colour of the blood would be brown if it has been a Ot labia. ltching of lulva and vagrna.
retained in the vagina for some time. SILICEA 2OO
o Vaginal cysls.
At times there may be pains at regular intervals like short labour Pains.
o lvlillq, acrid leucorrhoea.
Wherever it is suspected that an abortion is threatened a consultation
with your gynaecologist is a musl The pregnant woman must take
maximum resl
Amenorrhea
NoutsHlNc svAproms ITTEDICINE AI{D POTENCY
When a woman who has been having normal periods does not get a
a Habltual tCndlncy to abortlon. ALETRIS FARINOSA 30 period at lts proper Umc, her problem is dellned as amenorrhea. Mostly lt
o Anacmic. Tlrcd. occurs when the woman ls pregnant. Otherwise, it can be a symptom of
o Suffers from nervous dyspepsia. Dislikes food. some other problem. lt may occur on account of a deficiency of hormones
or on account of tumours or disorders of the pituitary gland. There can be
o Prolapse of the uterus. many other causes.
a Threatened abortion. R6ult of injury. ARNICA 2OO

a Habitual abortion from uterine iebility. CAU LOPHYLLOV1 30 DISNNGUISHINC SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o When suppression or delay in menstruation is on FERRUM MET 30
a Threatened abortion, especially when CROCUS 30
i haemorrhages are dark and stringy.
account of debility or weakness or anaemia. The
f patient suffers from languor and may have
palpitaton.
a Tendency to miscarriage, especially in third month. SABINA 30
a An excellent remedy for primary or secondary KALI CARB 2OO
a Frequent and very early miscarriage. VIBQRNOM OPULUS 30 amenorrhea with disorders of digestion, palpitation
of heart, abdominal cramps.
o Colicky pain in peMc organs.
o Swelling in the cheeks or gums.
o False labour p6lns.
a ln women who at puberty do not menstruate, whose LYCOPODIU/vl 200
o Pain from back to loin and womb. breasts have not developed. They suffer from
o F-xcorlating leucorrhoea. headache, sour vomiting and swelling of feeL
o Worse early moming. a Menstruation does not stan at the age of pubeny. PULSATILLA 3O
.N
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DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Menses late, quite delayed periodically.
o The patient is timid, emotional and weeps easily.
IYIEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY

acace
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Feels better in open air.
a Violenl With late menstruation and dark blood. CALC PHOS 30
a When amenorrhea is accompanied by severe SEPIA 2OO
hysteric headache, leucorrhoea or even toothache.
o Leucorrhoea like white of an egg.
The patient is of q delicate constitution and has
o Backache in young girls with absence of SENECIO AUREUS 30
yellow spots on the face. Suffers shivering and heat
altemately. menstruation. Mehses retarded.

ersio
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
I rigi i
IT1EDICINE ATID POTENCY
la der lrrita le
DISTI NGUIS HING SYMPTOIT1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Desire diminished. BERBERIS VULGARIS 30
o Cutting pain during intercourse. Vagina tender,
. lrrilable bladder in young, newly married women. STAPHYSAGRIA 2OO
constricted.
o Burning and soreness in vagina.
o Neuralgic pain in vagina. leei I
o Scanty menses.
a Definite aversion to coitus.
o Constipation with late menses.
CRAPHTTES 2OO ro se e str atio
o Timid. DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOITIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Sexual frigidity ln hysterical women who are ICNATIA 2OO o Profuse menstruation; premature; with labour-like ALETRIS FARINOSA 30
emoUonal and moody, pains,
o Sexual desire completely destroyed. oNosMoDruM 200 o Blood between periods with every little accidenU AMBRA GRISEA 30
a
o Suffers from severe uterine pain. o Menses too early, copious. Blood bluish.
o Early and prolonged menses. o Worse at nighl
o Weak and tired, Muscular prostration, . Menstruation loo frequent profuse, fatiguing with AMMONIUM CARB 30
clotted blood.
o.Colic}<y pain. Pain in thighs.
o Aversion to sex
o Haemorrhage at the time of climacteric. ARG MET 30
o Excoriating, foul leucorrhoea.

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DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI.ID POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIV1S IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Profuse, painful menstruation. ARSENIC ALB 2OO o Large clots of dark blood via vagina,while passing COCCOS CACTI 30
I
o Too earV. urine.
o Menses early, profuse, black and thick.
o Pain as from hot wlres in the peMs. Burning.
o Stops, starts, stops, starts again.
o Restlessness.
o Haemorrhage from uterus
o lncreased flow of mens[tal blood. BELI.{DONNA 2OO
- clots with long strings.
o Menstrual blood dar( frequen! black, slimy,
CROCUS 30

o Too early, too profuse. abundanL

o Blood bright red and hol Foul smelling. o Better in open air.
o Painful menstruation. Pain comes suddenly, o Worse from least movement.
violently goes suddenly. o Worse lying down, hot weather, warm room,
o Duration short morning.
o Menstruation too profuse, too early with BROMUM 30 o Profuse, black, membranous, clotted bleeding. CYCL\MEN 30
membranous shreds. o Too early.
o Labourlike pains from back to pubes.
o MenstruaUon too profule, too long, too early, with CALC CARB 30
vcrtlgo, wlth toothache. o Flow less when moving abouL
o Cold, damp fecL o Menses dark, profuae with soreness of abdomen. FIA/VIA/IIELIS 30
o Mllky leucorrhoea. o Haemorrhage from uterus occuring midway in
o Hea\y sweating on wlva. menstrual periods.
a Non-stop menstruation. Dark blood. One period CARBO VEG 2OO o Bleeding from fibroid tumours in uterus. I-IYDRASTINUM MUR 30
runs into another.
o Debility. Prostration. . Uterine haemorrhage; profuse brighi blood, gushing. TPECAC 200
With nausea.
o Profuse flow of dark blood from uterus with labour- CHAMOMILIA 2OO
like pains. o Haemorrhage during climacteric with palpitation and I.ACHESIS 2OO
flashes of heaL
o Profuse menstruation. Too early, very painful. CHINA 200 o Vertex headache and fainting spells.
o Dark clots with abdominal distension. o Worse, pressure of clothes.
o Bloody leuconhoea. o Profuse and bright menstruation blood with pain SABINA 30
from sacrum to pubes, from below upwards,
a Menstruation so profuse as if blood is running out CINAMONOM 30 shooting up the vagina.
Prolonged. o Discharge of blood between periods with sexual
o Blood bright red in colour. excitemenL
o Utcrlne hcemorrhages caused by llfting, a welght or o Partly clotted haemorrhage at times.
otherwlse. o Worse least movement

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 DISTINGOISHING SYIYIPTOMS MEDICINE AI'ID POTETiCY
MEDICINE AI{D POTENCY
DISTINGUISHII'IG SYMPTOI{S
SECALE COR 30 o Leucorrhoea brown, excoriating.
o Continuous oozing of watery blood between
menses. o Ovarian pain.
a Profuse menstruation with parorysms and icy SILICEA 2OO o ltching in wfua'
coldness over whole bodY.
o Vaginal discharge during first two weeks after ' TRILLIUM PENDULU/VI30 a Too late, scanty, changeable, intermittent PUESATILII30, 2OO

cnitaUirtfr suddenly tums red, bloody' menstruation.

o Haemorrhage from uterine fibroids' Sensation as if o Blood is thick, dark and clotted.
h,p;;i bick wete falling to pieces' Gushing of o Suppressed menses. Delayed' ln young women'
bright blood on least movemenL o Painful menstruation.
o CoPious bleeding in climacteric'
o Restlessness. Tosses in bed.

ei
o Mild, gentle disposition. Sheds tears easily.

I a Scanty and inegular menstruation. Too late. Wlth SEPIA 2OO

c e str atio
MEDTCINE AND POTEI'ICY
paln ln the small of the back
o Vaglna palnful on coltur.
o Constant bearlng down gensaUon. Oterlnc, vaglnal
prolapse.

a Menses too early' short, scanty, pale' Great I

ALUMINA 2OO o Yellow, greenish, itching leucorrhoea.
e.xhaustion thereafter.
o Menses too late, scanty, shorl Blood thich black SULPHOR 2OO
o Burning, copious and transparent leucorrhoea after
and acrid.
menses.
BRYONIA 2OO o Blood makes vagina and wlva sore and painful.
o SuPPressed menstruation wittr splitting headache'
o Vagina bums.
o Hard and Painful breasL
DULCAMARA 2OO o Acrid leucorrhoea in between.
a SuPPressed menstruation from cold'
o Worse in cold, damP weather'
o Dirty habits. I

EUPHRASIA 2OO o Worse washing.

o Painful and extremely scanty menstruation' Flow
lasts onlY an hour or a daY'
o Menstruation too late, too scanty' Lasts only a few VIBURNUV1 OPULUS 30
o There may be ophthalmia with complete absence of hours. Offensive odour.
menstruation.
LILIUM NG 2OO o Early morning pain from back to lqins and womb.
o Scanw menstruation, with dark, clotted, off'ensive
blood. Flow starts only on movemenL
b The patient may be having early miscarriages
frequently.
o Bearing down sensation with urgent desire for stool'
o Better in open air, resting.
o Uterine prolapse and congestion'
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DISNNGUISHING SYMPTOI{S TvIEDICINE AND POTENCY

reast scpss o Neuralgia of left breast and arm.

o Glands in armpit swollen hard and knotted.
o Swollen breast painful, worse left side. Left breast
ASTERIAS RUBENS 30

feels as if pulled inwards. -

The o Cancer of breasl Acute lancinating pain.
o Cancer in ulcerated stage.
o Cancer of mammae. ARSENIC ALB 2OO

reast a
o Cancer of uterus.
cer o Restlessness.
o Burning severe.
growth is resPonsible for almost o Palliative.
n women' lt begins as a hard, painless o Breast hard, hot, pale and painful at menstruation BRYONIA 2OO
n greater danger than others' tlme.
bGast. lf the Problem is detected o Abscess.
, the suMval rate is very good'
a Hard knoB ln breast. Stony. CALCARFA FLOUR 30
I

AND POTENCY a Painful induration of the right breast. Lancinating, CARBO ANI/vlALlS 30
ASTERIAS REUBENS 30 cufting, burning pain.
o Swelling in breast with Pain'
Very good for cancer of
o Ulceration with sharp piercing pain' the breast in earlY stages. . Nipples inflamed, tender to touch. Very painful. CHAMOMILLA 2OO
o Worse on the left side. o Tender breast of the infant.
a Painful tumour of mammae' lnclicated in women
CHMAPHILLA 30
a Painful tumour of mammae. Sharp pain. i CHIMAPHILA 2OO
with very large breasts. o ln women with very large breasts.
o Stitching pain in nipples. WanLs to Press breasts CONIUM 2OO
NTPPLES/CANCER/FISSURES/
hard to get relief.
belciw.
o Breasts become large and painful before
menstruation.

reastq, i Ies/ a cer/ o Cracks in female nipples. Burning fissures. Stitching

Paln.
o Numbness.
CRAPHITES 2OO

iss r ation/ o Oozing honey-like.

o Dwindling of breasts. toDu/u 30

arl.t
o Nodosities in the skin of mammae.

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 MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTTNGUISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGqISi{INC SYT.PTOMS

I,\C CANINUM 30 a Burning paln in ovaries, Extremely sensitiVe. CANTI-IARIS 2OO

o Breaat swollen, painful before but better on
appearance of menstruatlon, o lnflammaUon of bladder. Scaldlng urlne. lntolerable
o Helps to dry uP mllk. urging. 0rethrlUs.
o Mammae inflamed and bluish' Cancerous IICHESIS 2OO .ln rlght ovary. EUPION 30
inflammation. o Labia swollen, itching.
o NiPPles fissured. Splinter-like pain' Tenderness' NITRIC ACID 2OO o Gushing leucorrhoea.

PHYTOI-{CCA 30 o Early, copious menstruation,

o lnflammation of the breast (mastitis)' Mammae
hard, sore and very sensitive' To be used externally . Within vagina. Sdvere itching. HYDROCOTYLE 30
o Abscess of the breast
also. Apply mother o Granular ulceration of womb,
tincture to soothe
inflammation. o With swelling of labia. Violent itching between labia KREOSOTU/VI2OO
and thigh.
o Corrosive itching of vulva.
o Haemorrhage after coition.
SABAL SERRUIATA 30
o Vagina burning during and after coition, Dry. Hence LYCOPODIUM 2OO
intercourse painful.

o Vagina burns, Pudenda itches. SULPHUR 2OO

o Coplous leucorrhoea whlch excorlates genltals.
SILICEA 2OO
o Persons of unclean habits,

o lntense buming of the uterine region. TEREBINTHINA 30

rl a

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

cer f e ters
SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AIID POTENCY

o ln leucorrhoea, which is acrid, profuse and ropy' ALUMINA 2OO o Cancer of uterus with burning pain down thighs. CARBO ANIMALIS 30
l:ncinating pains.
o Menses eartY, scantY, exhausting. -t Cancer of uterus. Palliative. CALTI-IA PALUSTRIS
o Painful menstruation, profuse' red' Hot wires in ARSENIC ALB 2OO
Mother tincture. 10 drops,
peMs extending to thighs'
4 times a day.
o Buming, swollen labia. Stinging pain.-Burning
eruptions. Slight discharge. HerPes of labia'
o Of left ovary which is swollen, hard and painful. IICHESIS 2OO
 e tis
DISTINGOISHING SYIYIPTOITIS

o Vaginismus. With prostration and weakness.

o Dull. Wans do be left alone in peace.
IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY

CELSE/V1IUM 2OO

An inflammation of the neck of the uterus usually with infection, There is

vaginal discharge, white or yellow, green or occasionally brown. There is pain o Vagina dry. Coitus painful. LYCOPODIOM 2OO
low down in the back. o Vaginismus with constriaion.
o Constipation.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIIIS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Emaciation.
o lnflammation of the neck of the uterus. Redness. FTYDROCOTYLE 30
o Mammae hardened.
Qranular ulceration of womb.
o Heat withln vagina. lntense itching.
a Burning and soreness ln the uterus. lnveterate
ulcers on cervix which bleed easily. Fetid, acrid
discharge.
KREOSOTU/VI30
ov lsions
DISNNGOISHING SYITIPTOT{S MEDICINE AND POTENCY

I a r eoase
a

Please refer'MENOPAUSUCLTMACTERIC' below

o During menstruation or labour pains. Violent onset.
All muscles tremble, quiver and jerk.
o Cramps in sleep. Cramps in toes and calves.
r-voscYMUS 200

CyStitiS tnflammation of
ol ness the urinary btad.der
The lining of the bladder gets inflamed in newly married women.
DISNNGUISHING SYMPTOI{S " MEDICINEAND POTENCY Sometimes in pregnant womeri also. ln acute cystitis urine passes with pain
. BORIC ACID 30 in the urethra. The quantity of the urine increases. There is severe tenesmus
Vagina cold as if packed with ice,
Control is almost lost. The urine may at times, have blood in it. '
o Climacteric fl ushings.

stri io I i is sl
DISTINGOISHING
o CystiUs $th pus, mucus and tenesmus.
IT1EDICINE

ASPARAGUS 2OO
AND POTENCY

is i I
AND POTENCY
o Buming. Fine stltches in the orifice of the urethra.
o Has to pass urine again and again.
a lntolerable tenesmus. CANTHARIS 2OO
o Scalding urine. Cutring pain before, during and after
a Constriction of vagina. PrevenB coitus. CACTUS mother tincture urine.
10 drops, 4 times a day. o Bloody urine.
o Painful vaginismus. lron band feeling.
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 DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AIID POTENCY DISTINGUIS HING SYMPTOIYIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o The best remedy available in most of the urinary o Sexual desire with intolerable titillation in vulva and MOSCHUS 30
problems with the aforesaid symPtoms. ln urethritis vagina.
as well. o Early, copious menstruation.
o ln acute as well as chronic cases, o Hysterical women.
o ln chronic cystitis. TUBERCULINOM 2OO a Nymphomania. Least touch of sexual parts causes MUREX 30
One dose in 3 days, Start violent sexual excitemenL
the treatment with o Woman newous, lively, affectlonate.
Tuberculinum. Then
follow wlth the other o Beyond llmlB. Uncontrollable, PULSATILII30
indicated remedy. o Person of a mild, gentle,tearful disposition.
o Nymphomania.

sts i al
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS TVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o NymPhomania.
o Pruritis. Severe itching of the wlva which is dry and
hoL
o Erotic spasms in menstruation which is copious.
TARENTUII HISPANICA
200

, o Projecting out of vagina or upward. Size of a pea. SILICEA 2OO o Better in open air, listening to music, seeing bright
colours, rubbing affected parts,

eciet il
MEDIC]NE AND POTENCY
ys e orr oea
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
Discomfort or pain during menstruation. The pain i"s in the lower
o Deficient milk Mother is over-sensitive. ASAFOET]DA 30 abdomen and pelvis just before and during the menstrual period. It is
o lncreases thc quantlty of mllk ln nurstnj women, RICINUS 3, Five drops cramping in nature.
every four hours, 5 times For medicines please refer'PAIN/IN FIJA 4i4ATION /PAINFUL
a day, for a few days. MENSTRUATION'below, I

eSife Cfease Nymphomania

ile sy
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDrcINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Epilepsy at the time of menstruation. BUFO 30
te Nymphomania, generally along with urinary CANTHARIS 2OO
problems like intolerable urging and tenesmus. Please also refer 'EPILEPSY' underjTHE MIND, EMOTIONS, THE HEAD
o Insatiable desire for coitus and sex play. AI.{D THE BRAN hND,'EXTRE/VTITIES"

220
 i ro e o aof
a DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Fibroid tumours in uterine wall near cervix.
MEDICINE AIID POTENCY

te res
PULSATILLA 1000 every
15 days.
'
.-*
For more medicines please refer TOMOURS lN WOMB,
A soft Iump in the breast which slips away from the examining fingers. OVARIES/POLYP' below.
Usually benign.

SYIYIPTOINS

a Hard, stony knots in the breast

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

CALC FLOUR 3O,2OO

nttoaa

o The treatment has to continue over a few weeks.
The potency should be increased after two weeks.
a Painful tumour of mammae in women with large
breasts.
o Pressing breasts hard gives relief.
o Stitching pain in nipples.
I
o Breasts swell before rrlenstruation.
o Tumour ln the breagL Abgcess.
j
I
o/vtammae hard, gore and ccnalWe.
Also please see'BREAST/ NIPPLES/CANCER/FiSSURES/
INFIIMMATION/PAIN/TUMOUR' above.
I
iroi u ori
Benign tumours of the uterine walls. Very common in women above the
age of 35.
The patient may suffer from excessive and painful menstruation.
DISTINGUISHING SYIY1PTOMS
a Womb packed With fibroid tumours.
o Tired, sleepy feeling down the limbs.
o Hot,burning feel
o At Umes shiverlng all over.
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A woman does not want sex or is unable to achieve excitement and later
orgasm. Most of the time it is a psychological and environmental problem.
CHMAPHII-\30 However, the medicines given under AVERSION'would help.
CONIOM 2OO
o orr oea
A venereal, purulent inflammation of the urethra or vagina, caused by
PI-TYTOLACCA 30 gonococcus.
It ls a serlous, sexually transmltted disease. The genltals of both the male
and the female are affected. The eyes of the bables born of affected
mothers can be damaged.
Men who have caught the infection, experience burning while passing
urine. There is pain. There is copious yellow discharge from the penis. ln
ters women, there may be no symptoms, rarely a pain on passing urine and a
discharge from the urethra. Symptoms develop many days after the
infection.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOTY1S MEDICINE ATID POTENCY
o Urethra burning. Urine painful. ACONITE 30
o Tenesmus.
MEDICINE AND o Scanty urine. Red.
t(ALt toD 200 o Restlessness. ln the acute inflammatory stage
Aconite 30 and Pulsatilla 30 may be alternated 5
times a day each. As the disease is brought under
control frequency can be reduced. Aconite can be
totally given up at this stage.
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Gonorrhoea with terrible pain. ARS SULF FLEUVE 30 o Bearing down sensation.
o Copious discharge; yellow pus. o Flushes of heat, perspiration and faintness.
o Burning day and night along entire urethra. o Lacks stamina. Feels cold even in a warm room.
o ResUessness.
o For acute gonorrhoea. CANNABIS SATIVA 30
o Urethra blocked by pus and mucus. Burning,
smarting and swelling in urethra.
o Walks Mth legs aPart because urethra is sensitive,
painful.
ysteria
o Stitching pain, worse at the end of urination. Please see'HYSTERIA'in'THE MIND, E/v1OT]ONS, THE HEAD AIID
o Tenesmus. THE BRAIN:
o Urlnc whlte and turbld.
a Chronic gonorrhoea wlth yellowish,greenlsh NATRUM SULPH 2OO
discharge.
o lnflammation of prepuce in men.
o ltching of genitals.
o Burning in urethra during and after passing of urine' PULSATILLA 30
rre lar
DISTINGUISHING SYI{PTOIYIS
e str atio
MEDICTNE AND POTENCY
o ln men sUicture in urethra. Urine passes only in
drops. o lrregular menstruation, Irregularity of time and NUX MOSCHATA 30
o Pain and tenesmus in urination, quantity.
o Worse when lying on back. o Menses too long, dark, thick
a Chronic gonorrhoea. SILICEA lOOO o Bloody leucorrhoea.
o Purulent, bloody discharge from urethra. Pus is One dose a day o Suppressed menstruation with fainting a.tlacks
thick, fetid. coming persistently. Drowsy all the time'
o With black blood. NUX VOMICA 2OO
o One of the best medicines available for gonorrhoea.
o Starting too early and lasting too long.
o Menstrual cycles overlap.

e icra ia
ISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o lrascible temperamenL
o i!4enstruation suppressed from frighL
o Scanty, irregular, painful. Delayed. Suppressed.
oPtu/vt 200
PULSAT]LLA 2OO
o Start, slop, flow, stop.
o Hemicrania after menopause. Pain comes in terrible SEPIA 2OO
shocks. Uncontrollable ierks of head. o Blood thick darh clotted.

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a Onendurable
Jabour pains, with numbness.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

CHAMOMILLA 2OO
MEDICINE AI]D POTENCY o Nightsweats
a ltching of wfua. Soren&s and swelling. o False labour pains.
AMBRA GRISEA 30
o Copious bleeding for any reason. GELSEMIUM 2OO
o One of the best remedies after labour.
Helps the KALI CARB 200. Once a
a Pruritis of vufua and vagina duririg pregnancy. patient to be strong.
CAIIDIU/VI SEC 30 day.
o Voluptuousness.
a lntolerable itching of vufua, with burning,
inflammation and urinary probtems.
o Pruritis of wlva.
CANTHARIS 2OO

FAGOPYROM 30
e corr oea
o Yellow lcucorrhoea. Whitish discharoe from the female
Sgniqt organs, Odourless,transparent
discharge in moderlte quantity is normlt.
o Woree while at resL dlerwise it is a probrem, whrch
requires medication.
. Vtolcnt ltchlng bctwcen labla and thlgh. KREOSOTUM 2OO
o Corroslve ltchlng of vtlva.
AND POTENCY
I o Uncomfortable ltchlng wlth yellow, greenish a Yellow or transparent
SEPIA 2OO ACNUS 30
leucorrhoea.
o Scanty menstruation.
o Pain in the small of back
. Acrid, foul smelling and buming. ARG MET 30
a ltching wlva. Burning in vagina.
. SULPHUR 2OO oMitb.
o Unclean habits. Lary. CALC CARB 2OO
a Yellow and acrid.
o Buming, acrid leucorrhoea. CI-IAMOMILII2OO
o Extremely offensive. Smelling like
o Worse washing; at night old cheese. HEPAR SULPH 2OO
o Yellow, tenacious, ropy.
KALI BI 2OO

aor ais
o Acrid, brown leucorrhoea.
ULIU/V1T]c 200
o Thich profuse as menstruation blood.
MAGNESIA SULF 30
o Pain in the small of the back,in the
thighs.
SYIVIPTOMS AND POTENCY o Early menstruation.
o Labour pains weak o Pain worse on movement
CAULOPHYLLOM 30
o False pains. a Yellow, green, followlng gonorrhoea.
NAT SULF 30
o Revives and furthers progress of labour. o Thich yellow, green, excoriating. Vagina
feels raw; PULSATILII30
o lmproves the tone of the womb. o Mild, genUe, tearft.rl disposition.
o After labour strengthens muscles. . Vaginal discharge in first few weeks after child-birth. RHUS TOX 2OO
a Uterine inertia during labour. Thin, protracted, offensive. Shooting puin ,f*oia,
cAUSnCU/vt 200 in vagina.

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SYMPTOMS I

MEDICINE AND POTENCY I

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IJ\CHESIS 2OO

o Cllmacterlc troublcs'
SEPIA 2OO
o EncorlaUng, mllky, thlck llke curda' llkc cheeae; o PalpltaUon.
hontbtY offenrlve.
o Constriction' I

o Yellow, greenlsh wlth intense ltchtng'

o flushes of heaL I

o Pain in small of back.

o Vertex headache; burning' Fainting spells'
l
o Pain in vagina, especially on intercourse' I

o Uterine haemorrhage. I

o Pale, sullen face. lndifferenL Lacks natural love'

SULPHUR 2OO o Worse, Pressure of clothes' '
o CoPious; excoriates genitals' SEPIA 2OO
o Flushes of heat, of perspiration and faintness'
o Burning discharge' Vagina buming' Vulva itching I

THG'A 2OO o Terrible bearing down sensation' l

o Profuse, thick and greenish'

o Cervix ulcerated at times'
I

o Vagina Painful on coitus'

astitis o Pale, sullen face.

The breast feels full and a

A harmless condiUon of the woman's breast'
tender lumP is formed' The condition is not
serious' It Just comes and goes'
.BREASTS, NIPPLES/CANCER/FISSURES/
For medicines Please refer
R' above.
enorr a ia
IN FI}MMATION/PAI N/TUMOU cycle'
Excessive bleeding during menstruation
'BLEEDING' above'
For medicines please see under

eno ause / i acteric

The cessation of menstrual cYcle in the
early forties. It is a normal develoPment'
life of a woman when she is in
and there is nothing to wotry
looked
about
after
her
in etatarsal ia
and large' ball
it. Problems associated with menoPause
can be, bY , there is Pain across the
In middle-aged women who are overweight' of exercise and
indicated below by excess weight, lack
with the medicines of ttre feet while-walking' lt is caused
MEDICINE AND POTENCY tight-fitting shoes'
SYMPTOMS
AMYL NITROSUM 30 MEDICINE AND POTENCY
SYMPTOMS
o With headache and flushes of heal
ALOE 2OO
o With anxiety and PalPitation' o Pain in soles while walking'
CLONOINE 2OO ANTM CRUD 2OO
o Flushes with conwlsions' Felt most in the head' o SPecific for pain in heels' Feet tender'
Surging of blood to head' CANNABIS S 30
. Pain in the ball of the foot and under the toes'
o Worse in sun, near heat' on stooping'

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During menstruation pain may be experienced in the lower abdomen.

Pain is experienced during coitus'

etrorr a ia SYIVIPTOfvlS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY

sit o Round,small,cystic tumours in ovaries. Boring pain. COLOCYNTHIS 30,2OO

Must draw up double'
o Great restlessness.
a Ovarian cysl Vagina dry. LYCOPODIU/V1200
o Coitus painful.
o Worse right side.

o'Absence or faiture of secretion of milk'

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

AGNUS 30
ain/ a atio I ai ful
(AGALACTIA).
e str atio
a sea DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOTT1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY

I o Painful menstruation. Pain like labour pain. Comes BELLADONNA 2OO

MEDICINE AND POTENCY and goes suddenly; of short duration.
SYMPTOIV1S
o Cutting pain during coitus. Vagina tender, BERBERIS VULCARIS 30
of CARBO VEC 2OO
o Nausea in pregnancy. Run-down condition' Lack constricted, burning, sore.
appetite. o Neuralgic pain in vagina.
o Vomiting during PregnancY'
IPECAC 2OO
o lnter-menstrual pain with great abdomlnal and BRYONIA 2OO
U/
MERC COR 30
o Specific for nausea in pregnancy' peMc soreness.
SYMPHORI_CARPUS
o Persistent vomiting during pregnanry' 200
o Menses come early. Copious flow.
o Worse on movement.
o Nausea during menstruation' o Ovarian neuralgia. Pain across peMs from hip to CMICIFUCA 2OO
o Aversion to all food' Fickle appetite' hip.
o ConstiPation. a Cervical inflammation. Redness. Cranular ulceration HYDROCOTYLE 30
o Worse motion. of womb.
o Vagina hot itching severelY.

varia yst which there maY be no aPParent

o Ovaritis. Wedge-like pain from ovaries to uterus.
o Dwindling breasts.
o Weakening, irregular menses.
IODUU 30

Formation of a cYst in the ovary for o Befter walking in open air.

is tull of fluid. At times it can be cancerous.
symPtoms. The swelling
DISTINCUISHINC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGqIS HING SYIVIPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Menstrual colic. Purely neuralgic. Pain ceases when MAG PHOS 2OO o Women growing weak from nursing.
flow starts. o Varicose veins during pregnancy.
o Menstruation with cramps, a Albuminuria of preqnancy.
MERC COR 30
o Pain from sccrum to pubes, from below upwards, SABINA 30 o Speclfic for nausea ln pregnancy,
shooUng up the vagina {)
o Varicose veins in pregnancy.
o (lterlne paln running into thighs,
o Copious, bright menstruation.
o Worse least motion.
o Menses profuse and brighl Too late or scanty. SEPIA 2OO
Variable. But always sharp pain up the vagina. ;l---1
-)
rola se of t e ter I
I

o Pain in the small of the back. l

o From peMc region into the back.

o Vagina painful on coitus, or olherwise. Violent
stitches upwards.
o Great uterine remedy.
a Painful menstruation. VERATRUM ALB 2OO
eari o nse satio
uterus, the bladder and the rectum become
o Coldness. Cold sweal
position. There.is a feeling of bearing down,
o Faints from least exertion. g.h the vagina. At times thire is a pt[sicat
the vagina.

Iace ta o Constanl violent, bearing down sensation.

SYI{PTOMS MEDICINE AIID POTEIICY BELIADONI{A 2OO P
o Relieved by standing.
o Placenta retained. lntense pain afterwards." SABINA 30 o Worse on lying down.

re
I
o Prolapse and enlargement of uterus. MURE( 30
ancy o PeMc pain, running towards breasL
o Prolapse of uterus; of vagina. Uterus has to be
DISTINGUISHING I{EDICINE AND POTENCY SEPIA 2OO
stopped physically from falling ouL
o Run-down condition. Prepares for a smooth CARBO VEC 2OO o Bearing down sensation, as if everything woUld
6
confinemenL eBtape through vulva.
o Offensive flatulence in pregnancy. o Prolapse with inflammation, ulceration, leucorrhoea;
o Veins full, enlarged, sote as if bruised. Pricking, HAt"lArvlEUS 200 even with malignant growth.
stinging pain. Skn dus[<y, purple. o Worse standing.

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icein of i
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOTYIS INEDICINE AI{D CY
o WIth ltchlng of vulva and soreness. Ai\,IBRA GRISEA 30
l{ o Thickening of skin and of tissues beneath. TFIYROIDINUM 30
o Early coplous menses. Common ln mlddle-aged women. Myxedema.
o Stinging, buming pain and oedema of labia. APE 2Od
o Better on washing with cold water.

o rsin
- --JPuinfrl swelling of breasl ASTERIAS RUBENS 30
t
/,,
o Induraton. o )
o Ulceration. a,
o Worse left side.
o Dropsy in ovaries. AURUM MUR 30
vanes/ o
DISTINGUISHING SYIITPTOMS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Cervix indurated.
o Ovarian tumours. Ovaritis. APIS 2OO
o Chronic inflamma'tion and sweiling of womb with.
t ulceration. a Uterine tumours. lndurated cervix. Chronic AURUM MUR 30
b Chronic prolapse. inflammation of uterus (Metritis).

o (Jterine tumours. o Ulceration of neck of womb and vagina.

o Swelling with pain in cracked nipples. Lancinating o Prolapse of uterus. Uterus fills up whole peMs.
AURU/vI SULPH 30
pain. o An excellent medicine
o Enlargement of uterus. Prolapse. PeMc pain MUREX 30 o Tumour and polyps of the womb. BUFO 30
extending towards brmsL o Uterine polyps. Slight haemorihug"r. PHOSPHOROUS 2OO
o Pulsation in the neck of the womb. o Suppuration of mammae.
o Aching in sacrum. o Uterine tumours. Fibroid tumours with bearing FRAXINUS AiVIERICANA
o Green or bloody leucorrhoea. down sensation. 10 drops of mother
o Easity excited desire for intercourse. tincture4timesaday.
o Aggravation on lying down.

y ilis lceratio of e
A chronic, infectious, venereal disease. The origin is often venereal but it DISTINGUISHING SYI{PTOIYIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
can be congenital. lt affects almost every organ or tissue in the bod. a Cervix ulcerated, No extemal application may be SEPIA 2OO
Please refer under'THE MALE GENITAL SYSTEM'. needed.
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.tr,,

ret ritis ter s rola e e

lnflammation of the urethra. Please refer'PROIIPSE OF THE UTERUS/BEARING DOWN

A common disorder in wornen on account of the small length of the SENSAIION' above.
female urethra. lnfection comes from the blad(er above, or the vagina below.
Urine is passed more frequently than in normal times. It burns and pains
to pass urine. So<ual intercourse is painful.
Can be acute or chronic.
a i itis
lnflammation 6f the vagina. There ls disclurge, ltching, burning and
IIIEDICINE ATID POTENCY soreness. The discharge can be whlte, yellow or green. lt can be frothy and
offensive. The patient passes urine frequenUy.
o Burnlng ln urethra. ACONITE 30
For medicines please see under respective symptoms, particularly.
o Tenesmus and burning at neck of bladder. 'ABSCESS' and'BURNING'.
o Urine red, hot, painful.
o Acute cases. Use this medicine ilght in t}le
beginning.

o Frequent and involuntary urine. APIS 2OO

aricose ei s I
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS I{EDICINE POTENCY
o Stinging pain. Last drops burn and smart
a ln pregnancy. CARBO VEC 2OO
o Oedema of labia; relieved by cold water.
a Purple; in pregnancy. Sensitive to touch. Pressure I-\CHESIS 2OO
o Inflammation of bladder. CANTI-IARIS 2OO relieves.

o lntolerable urging and tenesmus in urine.

a On vulva. LYCOPODIUM 2OO
o Violent paroxysms of cutting and buming in whole
. With ulcers bleeding black blood which easily PULSATILII30
coagulates.
urethra and parts nearbY.
o Cutting before, during and after urine.
o Urine scalds. Passed drop by drop.
o The most effective medicine.
as
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
I

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Urethra swollen, inflamed. THUA 2OO o Warly excrescences on vulva, and on the peMc THG'A 2OO
o Urinary stream split and small. floor.
o Frequent micturition with pain. Severe cutting after o Cauliflower excrescences on vagina, on cervix
o Desire sudden, urgenL Cannot be controlled. o SPongy tumours, carbuncles.
o Painful coitus. o Ulcers on genitals.
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 1. Sacrum THE
2. Seminal vesicles
3. Vas deferens
4. Urinary bladder
5. Bone
6. Prostate gland The male genital system mostly lies on the lnfertility in women is cause for worry.
7. Orethra outside of the body. lt consists of the testes, the But childlessness is due to male sterility 40% of
8. Rectum scrotum, the urethra and the penis. lnside the the time. lnfertility in women is caused by hormonal
9. Testes body are the prostate gland, the vas deferens deficiency or some physical obstruction. A man
and the seminal vesicles. may be physically impotent, that is, unable to
10. Penis
The penis normally lies limp but it becomes perform sexually on account of emotional or
1 1. Clans penis
erect when the man is excited sexually. The psychologiclrl reasons caused by disease or by
12. Urethral opening
spongy tissues inside the penis become gorged drugs.
13. Scrotum
with blood. The scrotum contains the two testes Any disorder of the male sexual system ought
and sperms are produced in them. The sperm is not to be overlooked. Sexually transmitted diseases
released by testes through a tube called the vas can cause a discharge from the penis. ln old men,
deferens. Two small glands, the seminal vesicles after sixty, the prostate gland becomes enlarged.
are connected with the vas deferens through a Diabetes can cause itching or soreness on the
duct. The combination of the seminal vesicle duct glans penis. The penis can also be sore if infected
and the vas deferens is known as the ejaculatory by venereal diseases or iI a cancer has set in.
duct. There are two such ducts which ultimately Having sexual intercourse with an infected
enter part of the urethra lying in the prostate gland partner can cause venereal disease. Anybody who
3
immediately below the bladder. has several sexual partners should be very
a During sexual intercourse, sperms travel from cautious and should not igriore any symptom of a
the testes through the vas deferens, the seminal sexually transmitted disease.
4 veslcles, the ejaculatory duct, the urethra, through The glans penis under the foreskin has to be
the penis into the vagina. cleaned as often as possible. This can be easily
5
Seminal vesicles and the prostate gland add done by drawing back the prepuce and washing
fluids to make up the quantity of semen released the rim and the nearby area with clean water and
on ejaculation. mild soap.
8 7 The urethra seryes another purpose. lt is the
3 channel for taking urine from the bladder out of
10 the body. It is a tube about 200 mm. long and
most of its passes through the penis.
11 At the outer end of the penis is the glans penis
9 which has a functional and peculiar shape of its
12 \ own. It is covered by the prepuce or the foreskin.
13
One ejaculation of semen may contain about
250 million sperms. These are minute, tadpole-like
cells, with flattened heads and long tails. Only a
few hundred of these actually reach the egg high
up in the Fallopian tube. Ultimately only a single
sPerm penetrates the egg to fertilize it.
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Breathing Laboured'.."'i. """"""""""""' 231

231
Burning..........
231
Chancre
Desire .............
23r

TE Discharge......
Eczema
232
232
2,32
EJoculaUon, Premature,.'.'..'.,."..""'t""""" """""""""""
A A 232
Gonorrhoea..
232
Hydrocele......
232
lmpotence
233
Inflammation.
233

233
234
Phimosis
234
Prostatitis.......
234
Prostate Gland - Enlarged.'......
235
235
Rheumatism

237
237
Urethritis
238
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SYMPTOIVIS I{EDICINE AI.ID POTENCY
reati aore
DISTINGqISHING SYIVIPTOI4S IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
a Disinterest in coitus. GRAPHITES 2OO o Laboured breathing after coition STAPHYSACRIA 2OO
o Too early or no ejaculation.

acace urr o

DISTINGUISHING SYINPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

POTENCY o Eruptions with burning, ARS ALB 2OO
a Paln ln the back after sex act CANNABIS INDICA 30 o Herpes of foreskin. Offensive dlscharge.
o Penisffwollen; burning, stinging pain.

ala itis o Scrotum burning.

I
There is inflammation in the tip of the penis and the foreskin. pain and
burning in the head of the penis. The foreskin is swollen and there is
discharge qf pus from below.
a cre
ln the first stage of syphilis, ulcers form on genitals, even on the lips, the
tongue, the fingers or on the anus.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIVIS AND POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o The prepuce is inflamed and irritated. Severe MERC SOL 2OO
itching. o Soft chancre. Red. Spreading inwards. Discharge MERC SOL 2OO
yellowish, fetid.
o Discharge of pus from under the foreskin.
o A tendency to bleed.
o Burning in urethra on beginning to urinate.
o ln acute cases, ,&1erc Sol 30 may be repeated five
o Swelling of prepuce with intense itching. The RHUS TOX 2OO times a day.
swelling is dark red and erysipelatous. '
o Hard chancre. MERC I.R.30
o Gonorrhoea. lnflammation of prepuce and glans TH(UA 2OO
penis with pain.
esire
oils DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVIS
a Strong desire. Painful erections.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
CANTHARIS 2OO
DISNNGUISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Pain in glans penis.
o On the scrotum. Perspiration on the scrotum. CUP ARSENITUM 30 o Priapism in gonorrhoea with urinary problems.
 MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYIIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHIN G SYIVIPTOMS
a SUong. Long-lasting mornlng erections. PULSATILII30 o Emissions too rapid, SELENIUIVI30
o LascMousness bordering on lnsanlty, Sexually TARENTUII HISPANICA o Semen thln, odourless'
highly excited. 30 o lncreased desire; decreased ability.
,tr'r -
o Discharge on mere contact of bodies, of penis with SULPHUR 2OO

isc ar e wlva.

DTSTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Semen emitted too soon.
MEDICINE AIID POTENCY
CALC CARB 30
o orr oea
Please refer under 'THE FEJVIALE CENITAL SYSTEJVI'
o lrrilable and weak after intercourse.

Please also see'EJACUIJTION, PREAATURE' below

y rocele
A harmless accumulation of fluid in the scrotum. There is painless
cze a swelling which is, however, quite uncomfortable.
AI.ID

o Hydrocele wlth lnduraUon of tegUcles' CALC FLOUR 30

o Eczema of scrotum. Herpes of t}e prepuce. PHOS ACID 30
o Scrotum enlarged like c bladder. DICITALIS 30
o Glans penis and PrePUce swollen. o Testicles swollen, hard, shining' MERC SOL 2OO
o Of genitals. Swelling. Scrotum thick and hard. RHOS TOX 2OO
o Testicles retracted, enlarged, dark red and very PULSATILLA 30
o Severe itching. Restlessness. sensitive to touch.

I ac latio , re at re
o Swollen testicles on account of hydrocele'

ote ce
SILICEA 2OO

, Semen is released before penetration on account of excitement or

otherwise. Also when semen is released too soon after insertion' lnability of the male to have sexual intercourse on account of failure to
have or maintain an erection or failure to ejaculate. It is mostJy a
IVIEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVlS psychological disorder, The medicines indicated below,however, would help'
o Deficient sexual power. ACID PHOS 30
DISTINGqISHING SYIVTPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Early, premature ejaculation'
o-'No erection. Parts cold. Relaxed. Desire gone. AGNUS 30
o Penis relaxed during intercourse'
CALC CARB 30 o Lowered sexual vitality leading to depression.
o Semen emitted too soon.
o Testicles swollen,hard.
o lrritability and weakness after intercourse.
 DISTINGUISH ING SYMPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Erection fails when coitus is attempted. ARC NIT 2OO o lnflammation of foreskin, of glans penis in THG'A 2OO
o Shrivelled genitals. I gonorrhoea o1 otherwise.
o Fearful and nervous.
o Melancholic.
o Discharge too quick
o Spasm durlng coitlon.
BUFO 30
tci MEDICINE AND
a RelaxaUon of penlc durlng excitement No emlssion. CAIIDIU/{ SEG 30 o Voluptuous ltehlng of scrotum. AMBRA GRISEA 30
No orgaam.
a PrurlUs. CAI-,\DIUM SEG 30
O Dlabetes with lmpotence. cocA 30 o Glans penls very red.
o Dlscharge Mthout erec,tion. GELSEMIUM 2OO
o Organ seems enlarged, puffed, relaxed; sweaUng.
o No erectile power. LYCOPODTU/VI 1000,
o Skin of scrotum thick.
10000
Once a week.
a Psychical impotence.r
o Deficient erection. Early ejaculation.
oNosMoDtui\,l30
rc itis
o Loss of desire.
An inflammation of the testicles causing fever and pain.
o Desire strong but no erection. SULPHUR 2OO For medicines, please refer under'INFLAMMA'TION','PUS' and
o Discharge on mere contact of bodies or of penis 'SWELLING' in this chapter.
with vulva.
o Burning; itching.
o Lack of fastidiousness.'
o Unhealthy, unclean habits.
ain
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

nfla
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIY1S
atio
o Neuralgia of spermatic cord and testicles.
o Stitching in testicles, in prepuce and scrotum.
o Prolonged erection of penis. Usually painful.
BERBERIS VULCARIS 30

CAMPHOR 30
I{EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Priapism.
. Orchitis. PULSATILLA 2OO o Pain in spermatic cord running into testicles. H/r/v1A/vlELlS 200
o Inflammation of testicles from catching cold or from
mumPs. o Orchitis. lnflammation of testicles.
o lnflammatory phimosis. Constriction of the orifice of o Pain in testicles with supra-orbital pain in the eyes. LYCOPUS VIRC 30
SULPHOR 2OO
the foreskin. o Neuralgia of spermatic cord. OLEOV1 ANMALE 30
o Herpetic eruptions under foreskin. o Testicles feel seized and pulled forcibly upwards.

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHTNG SYI{PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

. Violent pain in glans penis. PAREIRA BRAVA 30 . Hypertrophy of prostate. BARYTA CARB 2OO
o Renal colic. o After passing urine, renewed straining and dribbling
o Prostatitis lnflammation of the prostate, of urine.
- acute,the
gland surrounding neck of,the bladder and
a PULSATILLA 2OO
o Numbness in genitals after urination.
urethra in the male. o Frequent micturition in old persons.
o Pain and tenesmus on passing urine.
o Acute prostatitis. E<cessive ltching and painful CHWTAPHIIJ 30
o Worse lying on back. irritation of urethra from end of penis to neck of
bladder.
o Retention from swelling of prostate.
i OSiS right foreskin. Swonen. o Thick, ropy, bloody mucus in urine.
o lnability to urinate without standing with the feet
DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI'{D POTENCY
wide apart and body inclined forward.
o Acute inflammatory phimosis. ACONITE 30 o An excellent medicine for prostatic enlargement. coNl0M 200
o Acute phimosis. Creat swelling. APIS 2OO o Enlargement and induration of prostate ca-using
o Phimosis with swelling. Soreness and burning in NITRIC ACID 2OO intermittent urination in old people' Urine flows and
glans and beneath prepuce. stops.
o Pressure in neck of bladder.
o Stitching pain,
rostatitis o Befter sitting,
o Worse walking.
An acute inflammation of the prostate gland accompanied by high fever o Senile hypertrophy of Prostate. DIGITALIS 30
and chills, Paln and burning on urinption. Urine foul smelling, bloody and
o Frultless effort to urlnate,
brown.
o Dribbling discharge of urine and continued fullness
For medicines please refer 'PAIN: and 'PROSTATE GllND.
- after micturition.
ENI-\RGED' in this chapter. I
o Throbbing pain in the region of neck of bladder
while urinating.

rostate la d lar e
o Marked cardiac symptoms.
o Great distress.
o Urine pale, smoky.
Enlargement of the prostate gland"in men. It causes difficulty in passing
o Prostatic hypertrophy. Slow and difficult urination. MORPHINU/VI30
urine. During night the frequency is increased. At times the patient just
cannot pass urine. o Uraemia, acute and chronic.
Alcohol intake must either be given up or reduced. o Paralysis of the bladder.

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a Urethritis with prostatic enlargemqtL PAREIRA BRAVA 30 o Hardness and swelling of testicles. Painful. AURUM MET 30
o Constant urging; great straining. o Chronic hardening.
o Paln down'thlgha, durlng efrort to urlnate. o Hydrocele.
o Has to go on knees, bend down to pass urine.
o Violent paln ln glans penls.
o Enlargement of the irostate. CHU\AAPH1I-IA,'
o lrrltation. Urethra sore, smarting,
o Black, bloody, thick mucus urine.
. Frequent passing of urine, particularly during the STAPHYSAGRIA 2OO o Right half of ,scrotum swollen. Testicles indurated CLEJV1ATIS ERECTA 30
night. o
with bruised feeling.
o Copious urine. o Pain in spermatic cord.
o Burning in the whole length of urethra. o Violent erections.
o At other times, discharge of a thin stream of red or o Penis, testicles enormously swollen. Orifice red, MERC COR 30
dark urine. swollen.
o Glans hol

s o Gonorrhoea, second stage.

o Greenish, thick discharge. Burning.
o Persistent tenesmus to pass urlne.
o Purulent white discharge from urethra. CUP ARSENITU/VI30 o.Oedema of prepuce. Swollen glans penis. PHOS ACID 30
o Conorrhoeal with thick yeltow dlscharge. PULSAT'ILII30, 2OO o Herpes on prepucc.

e
o Testicles intensely painful to touch, swollen, RHODODENDRON 30

atis indurated.
o Chronic orchiUs. Feeling in gland as if it is being
crushed.
DISTING UISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Soreness extends to abdomen and thighs.
o Conorrhoeal rheumatism. TH(UA 2OO o Worse left,

o Swelling of spermatic cord and testicles with severe SPONCIA 30

elli pain.

o Chronic induration of testicles. THUA 2OO

SYMPTOMS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY o Enlarged prostate. Neck of bladder burning and
oTesticles swollen, cold,hard and painful. painful.
AGNUS 30
o No erection.
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DISNNGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Bruised aching in sacral bones.
o Urine pungent and strong.
IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY

A venereal disease common to men as well as women. lt is highly o Syphilis and gononhoea together. CINNA-BARIS 30
contagious and infectious. It is mainly transmitted by sexual contact. lt can
oTiny ulcers on roof of mouth; on tip of tongue.
cause serious damage to many parts of the body. lt requires immediate
medical attention. o Stringy mucus from posterior nares.
The primary stage starts with a chancre, which is infectious but painless. o Penis swollen. Prepuce red, painful, itching.
Nearby lymph nodes become hard and swollen. o Violent erections in the evening.
The secondary stage may have fever, skin eruptions, iritis, baldness, o Fan-shaped fig warts.
mucus patches, and severe pain in the head, the joints and the periosteum. o Swollen ulcers, hard edges.
The third stage may involve a number of organs and tissues including o Thin pus.
the bones, the joints, the skin, the cardio-vascular and central neryous
o Testicles swollen,
systems.
o ln the third stage of syphilis. I(ALI IOD 30
The third stage appears from one to twenty years after the second stage.
Syphilis organisms become suddenly active and cause many serious o Slow-growing abscess tumours invoMng nervous
diseases. tissues.
o Molent headache.
DISNNGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Papular eruptions on scalp and down back
. For the second stage of syphilis when a few months AUROM MET 2OO o Swollen glands.
after the heallng of primary ulcers, the whole body
gets affected, Skln rash develops inslde the mouth o Bone pain, gevere, conUnuous, ln nasal and frontal
and all over the body. No ltchlng, But fever is there, bones, bumlng and throbblng Paln'
Sufferer highly infectious. o Greenlsh-yellow, orcorlaUng dlscharge from nose.
o Syphilitic cerebral or meningeal tumours. o Deep-eating ulcers. Chancres with hard edges and
Excruciating headache. cheesy-pus.
o lritis. Much pain around eye. Worse by tpuch, o Syphilitc ozaena. Long-lasting redness of nose' IJCHESIS 2OO
o Caries of palate. Putrid smell from mouth. o Breathlessness. I
o Sleepless hom excessive pain. Does not want to o Flat ulcers on legs. Caries of tibia. Surrounding area
live. ls melancholic. sensitive and lMd.
o Also third stage. o Blueness around ulcers.
o Congenital, hereditary syphilis. Of infants. CALC FLOUR 30 o Nightly pain in the bones.
o Syphilitic ulceration in the mouth. oAft"r excessive use of mercury preparations'
o Caries and decay of bones. a Syrnptoms given under Merc Sol but far more MERC COR 30, 200
o Spasmodic burning and digging pain. Bones of severe. Pain, swelling, inflammation Excessive.
arms and legs affected. o Mouth, gums, throat, tonsils, nose, glans all affected.

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DISTINGqIqHNG

of esce e
SYIVIPTOIT1S MEDICINE AIID POTENCY
o Syphilis in females. Warts and condvlomatous
growths in and around wlva and'anus.
MERC DULC 30 esticles
o Copper-coloured eruptions over body If one or both testicles are absent from the scrotum, immediate medical
with drv
papules in the centre. Skin peals off advice should be obtained. Late treatment can cause total infertility, even
malignanry in the testicles.
a The best
and acqu :ff:X,?tliE,"
MERC SOL 3O,2OO DISNNGqISHING SYIT1PTOMS T{EDICINE AND POTENCY
and high . Undescended testicles in boys with girlish AURUM MUR 1
o Red chancre on prepuce. Spreading and deeply disposition and appearance. 5 drops twice daily in
penetrating ulcers on glans and prepuce. water.
o Painless pimples, nodules break and form a Testicles retracted. Pain along spermatic cord. CLEMATIS 30
ulcers on
p.enis, on vagina or at other points of sexual
contact o Worse right side.
llke arms, lips or fingers.
o Painful bleeding. Yellow fetid discharge.
o Testicles drawn up. RHODODENDRON 30
o Painful, swollen.
o (Jlcers with cheesy bottom and lnverted red
edges. o Worse left side.
o Open ulcers highly infecUous.
o Swelling in tymph glands in groin.
o Useful ln second stage and third stage, as
well. lcers
DISNNGUISHING SYMPTOMS TY1EDICINE AND POTENCY
. lnfantile labial ulcers.
NITRIC ACID 2OO a Ulcers externally on the foreskin. HEPAR SULPH 2OO
o Fig warts about arms.
a Small ulcers on glans penis, on prepuce. Splinter- NIT ACID 2OO
o Copper-coloured eruptions ovJr the chesl
piercing pain,
o Nightly sufferings of syphilitic child.
o Penis in constant irritation.
o pain in ulcers spreading in circumference, o Pimples, crusts on prepuce.
bleeding, with irregular edges. -
P.Ung.ing
o Conorrhoea.

a Start the treatment with one dose. Repeat

once a week thereafter.
o Locomotor ataxia. Walks with stamping gait
one dose SYPHILINU/VI lOOO
ret ritis
lifts
legs high and keeps these wide upi.t - " ' Inflammation of the urethra, the channel through which urine is passed
o Shooting pain in legs as if red hot needles have from the bladder outside the body. The problem can be acute as well as
been pushed in. chronic. ln men, there is a sensation as if broken glass is being passed
o Dorsal nerves of spinal cord through the penis. There is a burning sensation when urine is passed. There
by syphilis. is discharge of pus at times.

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SYMPTOMS AND POTENCY

o Acute urethritis. Orine scanty, red, hot and painful. ACONITE 30
o Burning in urethra.
o Retention of urine with screaming pain and
resUessness.
a Urine loaded with slimy mucus. CANNABIS INDICA 30
o Stitches and burning in urethra,
o Must etraln, Urine dribbles.
a Vlolent lnfl'lmmaUon of urcthra, CANTI-IARIS 2OO
o lntolerable urglng and a 'never get well' feeling.
o Violent spasmodic cutting pain and burning.
o Scalding urine passed drop by drop.
o Blood and pus in urine. (This medicine must be
thought of first in all urinary problems).
o lntense burning in urethra. MERC COR 30
o Urine bloody. Discharge of pus.
o Tenesmus of bladder.
a Urethra swollen, inflamed. THUA 2OO
o Severe cutting pain after passing urine. Feeling of
broken glass being passed down through the penis,
o Desire sudden and urgent cannot be controlled.

rts
SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AIID POTENCY Nature neuer tntende\ fftan to be a
o Warts on prepuce. Swollen. Bleed easily. CHIMAPHILLA 30 low, grooelting creature. From the
o Fig warts of offensive odour. HEPAR SULPH 2OO momint of his-birth she implants tn
O Ulcers externally On prepuce. him an inextingutshable looe for the
o Conorrhoea, obstinate, does not get well. noble and the good.
Longinus

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The rectum and the anal canal form a part of
the digestive system which in itself is a continuous
passage from the mouth to the anus. The rectum
proper is almost the last portion of the large
intestine. The anus is a part of the rectuml being
its opening on the body surface
human being has to be
that all the nourishing
various pdrts of the
from into the blood
stream. Nutrients such as proteins, vitamins,
minerals, fats, starch etc., after proper absorption
provide fuel for the body.
But a good deal remains which is an absolute
waste, parts of fogd which cannot be used
anyvhere, fibrous matter and dead bacteria. It is
this mass which is passed through the rectum and
the anal canal out of the body.
The roughage which is passed at this stage,
a
mostly dehydrated,has an important function to
perform in the digestive process. lt helps in the
movement of the bowels. lt also prevents certain
diseases as well as cancer of the rectum.
The waste matter called feces enters the
rectum shortly before one has to defecate. At this
stage, the muscles of the anal canal respond to
messages sent by the brain and open the passage
for exit of the feces.
The rectum and the anal canal are subject to
a number of disorders which are discussed in the
following chapter. Quite a few of these inconvenient
problems can be kept at bay by taking the
following precautions:
i. From early childhood, a human being
should be trained to try for bowel
movement at a fixed, regular time every day.
ii. The daily diet must include fibrous foods
such as fruit and vegetables. Constipation
must be attended to as early as possible.
Nobody should try to live with constipation
and carry on various activities of life
without trying to change dietary habits and
, daily routine in such circumstances. Do not
use laxatives often or regularly.
iii. Long walks taken regularly and other
exercise suitably modified to the needs of
the individual are of great helP in alleviating
constipation and making the bowels move
with desired regularity.
iv. Proper hygiene and cleanliness of the anal
region ought to be maintained. After every
bowel movement, water should be used for
washing. Cleaning with paper tissue is not
a very hygienic practice.
239
 Anal Fissure.. 24r
Anal ltching... 241
Ball - Sensation of.................. 241 a

Bleeding......... 241
5
Burning.......... 242
Cancer............ 242
Constipation 242
Constriction 243

Haemorrhoids/Pi1es.............,. 244
245
lnsecurity ....... 245
\
lnvoluntary,..,. 245 I

Itching. 247

Pain 245
246
246
246
Prolapse of Rectum 246

Spasm............ 247
a
Tenesmus 247
247

240
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al iss re nal tc ing

It is also known as pruritis ani. The skin around the anus becomes inflamed
A fissure or crack in the lining of the anal canal. The patient experiences With scratching, irritation becomes worse. The problem may be caused by
severe pain during and after passing stool. The anus bleeds. Constipation is
poor hygiene or by some irritants like soap or ointment.
often a cause as well as a result of this problem,
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Stitches in anus. Pain with nightly itching. ACONITE NAP 30
o Constant uneasiness in the rectum. NUX VOMICA 2OO
o For internal, blind fissures accompanied by thick, BERBERIS VULCARIS 30 o ltching in blind haemorrhoids with an ineffectual
yellow discharge of pus and burning sensation in
urge to pass stool.
the anus.
o Dry itching, so unbearable that the paUent continues SULPHUR 2OO
o Anal flssures, Oozlng eczema around anus. CRAPHITES 2OO to scratch tlll the parts begin to bleed. Usually there One dose per day,
ls redness around anus.
o Rectum torn; bleeding. NAT MUR 2OO o The patient is worse ln the warmth of the bed and
I
o Constipation. , while washing the anus.

all
o Stool dry,crumbling.

o Sensation of splinters or sticks piercing into the

anus.
NITRIC ACID 2OO ensatio of
DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Constriction and tenesmus.
o Foul-smelling matter oozing continuously from the o Sensation of a ball in the rectum. Pain shoots up in SEPIA 2OO
rl
anus. rectum and vagina.
o Sensation of burning and soreness. o Constant oozing from anus.
o Violent cutting pain lasting for hours after passing
stool. ' .

o Rectum aches as if it is full of broken glass. RATANHIA 30;

lee ing
mother tincture, on local DISTI N GO ISHING SYIY1PTOIV1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
application, would give o From bowels in debilitated constitutions. CARBO VEC 2OO
comfort in anal fissures. a ln dysentery with blood, mucus and tenesmus. MERC COR 30
o Burns for hours after passing stool. Anal fissures
burn like fire.
. From bowels. From haemorrhoids. Blood bright MILLEFOLIUM 30
red.
o Feeling of constriction.
o Haemorrhage from bowels. Profuse, bright red NITRIC ACID 2OO
o Protruding haemorrhoids may be present. blood.

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 MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS

o Chronic diarrhoea with blood and mucus discharge

TRILLIUM 30
onsti atio
o Bloody dysentery. Flow of almost pure blood'
o Dizziness caused by copious bleeding'

urning MEDICINE AND POTENCY

SYMPTOMS
ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Burning and pain with pressure in rectum and
anus'
of burning coals in the rectum'
Sensati-on
burn
o Stitching hot needles in haemorrhoids' Piles
llke fire.
MERC COR 30 AND
a D\isentery wlth tanesmus and burning in the
rJ.tu-. Stool hot, bloodY' sllmY' of the most aggravated kind' No desire ALOMEN 2OO
-o ConsUoaUon
o Cutting Pain. ;;' ;# ",il;iL jir." - i"JsI Rectum rull'
o Profuse bleeding' o Violent,ineffectual urging to stool'
o Tenesmus not relieved bY stool' o ltching in anus' Rectum raw after stool'
RATANHIA 30 ALUMINA 30
o Fissures of anus' burning like fire' o No desire' No abilitY'
o Rectum burns for hours after passing stool' o- From dryness of intestinal tract and lack of .
stitches ;;;;il; ;.don. Complete withinertia of the rectum' \
o Rectum as if full of broken glass' KnifeJike
fi;;;ft;."I is exPelled difficultY'
o Oozing at anus' before
ouL o Large stool accumulates inside' Has to strain
o Creat effort has to be applied to force stool
SULPHUR 2OO and during motion'
o ltching, burning and redness around anus
o No appetite. Mouth dry' Tongue irritated'
o Stool is hard, dry, knottY'
habits'
Cancer MEDICINE AND POTENCY
i o Of *o-"n with sedentary
o During Pregnancy.
I

o Of infants. Of old Persons'

ALUMINA 30
o Cancerous growth in the rectum'
CARDUS MARIANUS
o Profuse diarrhoea due to rectal cancer
Mother tincture 10 droPs
dose.
NITRIC ACID 2OO
a Palliative in painful cancer in the rectum
o Worse in the morning, on waking uP'
BRYONL\ 2OO
o Absolutely no desire'
of
ostool dry, hard as if burnt' Caused by absence
secretions in the intestines'
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SYMPTOTITS MEDICINE AND POTENEY
MEDICINE ATID POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYT{PTOMS
a Constipation with tenesmus. Face o Chronic. Troublesome. Dysentery, diarrhoea PULSATTLIA 2OO
becomes red CAUSTICU/V12OO
while straining to pass stool. alternate.
o Can pass stool only when standing. o Stool large, hard, difficult to take out'
o Swollen piles; mois! raw, burning. o No two motions alike.
o Worse on walking. o Blind haemorrhoids with stitching pain'
o Obstinate constipation in children. Stool has to be SEPIA 2OO
. No urging. No stool for days together. Then GRAPHITES 2OO physically removed.
blotches appear on the face. . SILICEA 2OO
TyPical of teething children. Rectum weak,
o With haemorrhoids and fissures
which bum and pli'atysed. F-rpulslve power of the rectum lost' Stool
I Itch scverely. protrudes, slips back.
o Obese percons of scnsltive and sad a Chronic. SULPHUR 2OO
i
temperament.
r ncy are nepous and flnd lt
dlfficult to concentrate, o Renders instant help. Acts as a catalyst for other
medlcines.
a ObsUnate constipation. No
desire to pass stool LYCOPODIUM 2OO
although inside is ful[
o Flatulence. For days no urge.
o First stool hard; later gushing.

o Of infants during dentition. Stool

hard, crumbles at MAGNESIA MUR 2OO
o strictio MEDICINE AND POTENCY
the verge of anus. DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOTV1S
o ln anus with severe constipation, with piles; feeling CACTUS
a Obstinate retention of stool. Rectum Mother tincture 10 droPs,
dry, inactive. NAT MUR 2OO of an iron band. Severe Pain.
o Stool large but difficult to expel. 4 times a daY.
o Anus torn, bleeding. o Painful constriction of anus after stool. Stitches from ICNATIA 2OO
anus deep into rectum. Pressure as of a sharp
o Frequ.ent desire to pass stool; yel instrument digging from within outWards.
each time a small NUX VOM 200
quanuty Is passed.
o
!o.n$.naU9n in persons leading a fast Iife and
tnoutging in alcoholic drinks. Fond of late
nights.
o Obstinate constpation. No urge
discomforL
o Stool hard, dark balls.
for days. No oPluM 200
i c lt
DISTINGUISHING SYTY1PTOIV1S
eces
IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Obstinate constipation of children. RUTA 2OO
PARAFFINE 30 a Difficult faeces. Has to strain to evacuate.
o Chronic constipation with haemorrhoids.

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 ist Ia nal ae orr oi s l. iles
bleeding
A very painful channel created between the rectal canal and the skin Swollen veins outside or inside the anus' There is frequent
around the surface of the anus. At times, there is pus formation and sright while passing stool or otherwise.
bleeding.
DISTIN SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND
AND POTENCY a Protruding like grapes wlth pulsaUon in rectum' ALOE 2OO

. Pulsation near navel.

Provides comfort as well as local healing CALENDULA o Blue.
Mother tincture for local
application. o lntense itching.
o Burning,
. Aborts pus formation. Heals when pus has formed. MYRISTICA 2OO o lnsecurity of rectum.
o Surgery can be avoided in septic cases by the use of ANTIM CRUD 2OO
o With continuous oozing of mucus. Linen gets soiled
this medicine.
often. ltching anus.
o Haemorrhoids which protrude on urinating' BARYTA CARB 2OO
o Rectum feels torn. NITRIC ACID 2OO
BELIJDONNA 2OO
o Anal fissures. Splinters in the rectum. o Haemorrhoids violently painful, intensely red, grqatly
swollen, inflamed, burning, sensitive to touch'
o Would cry if touched on sore anus.
o Haemorrhoids swollen, moist, itching, raw, burning' CAUSTICUM 2OO
o Bowels constipated. ConstricUon.
o Constipation with tenesmus'
o Violent,cutting pain after stool, Iasting for hours.
o Worse on walking.
o Pain even after soft stool.
o Haemorrhoids look like bunches of grapes or red DIOS@REA 30
o Tenesmus present,
cherries. Protrude after stool.
o Difflcult healing of anal fistula or fissurLs. Chronic o Pain in anus. Darting pain to the region of the llver'
cases. (Most effective),
o Dark blood flowing profusely. Sore piles. HAIAAMELIS 2OO
I Mother tincture for
o Anal fistula with pus. external aPPlication'
SILICEA 2OO
o Fissure and haemorrhoids painful. 2OO
o In persons with chronic liver problems and LYCOPODIUM
o Goes deep to heal pus-filled pockets.
flatulence.
o Severe pain. Spasm of sphincter. o Haemorrhoids very painful to touch.
o Difficulty in passing stool. Receding stool. o During Pregnancy, bluish,hot and sensitive to touch' MURIATIC ACID 30
o Anal sphincter irritated. o Stitching pain which is violent.
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DISTIN GUIS HING SYI{PTOIYIS I{EDICINE AND POTENCY DISNNG(ISHING SYMPTOMS AI'ID POTENCY
o Severe gastroenterits. Uncontrollable retching. VERATRUM ALB 2OO,
o Haemorrhoids bleeding internally, dxternally with NITRIC ACID 2OO Copious, thin,'rice-water colour stool. 1 000
anal fissures.
d Cold sweat. Cold limbs.
o Splinter pain severe.
o Pain.
o Pus and blood copious.
o Fever.
o No burning.
o Painful to touch.
o Sore to touch.
a Blind haemorrhoids with itching.
I sec ri
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
NOX VOM 2OO IV1EDICINE AI\D POTENCY
o An ineffectual urging to pass stool. o Sense of insecuri$. ls not sure what would pass ALOE 2OO
wind or stool. -
o Piles which burn like fire and protrude. Fissures in RATANHIA 30 o Constant bearing down of flatus or stool. As if
the anus.
rectum would fall out.
o Knife-like pain. Rectum feels as if ftrll of broken o A lot of mucus is passed.
glass. .
I

ts nvol ntary
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
SYMPTOMS TV1EDICINE AND POTENCY o Diarrhoea involuntary, as if the anus were wide open. APIS 2OO
o Constipation of infants. Rectum inactlve. Straining
before and during stool.
o Hard, dry, knotty stool.
o Even soft stool cannot be expelled.
ALUMINA 30
tcig Please refer to 'ANAL ITCHINC' above.

. Constipation of children from intestinal atony. COLLINSONIA 30 ai

o Constipation alternating with diarrhoea. '
DISTINCUISHING SYIVIPTOIYIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Of infants during,dentition. Stool hard, crumbles at MACNESIA MUR 30 o Rectum feels full of small sticks. AESCULUS HIP 30
the verge of anus.
o Anal burning.
o Cholera infantum- Diarrhoea early morning. During PODOPHYLLUM 30, 2OO o Swollen haemorrhoidal veins. Painful, but not
- teething. bleeding.
o Stool of yellow, green colour. o Prolapse of the rectum.
o Copious, gushing. o Backache.
.lnfantile diarrhoea from boiled milk. SEPIA 30 o Chill up and down the back.

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AND

POTENCY in stool' MERC COR 30

nEDlclltE AND of mucous membrane
o Blood and shreds
with ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA o Cutting Pain'
tle region of the rectum
NLLEFOLIUM 200
o Rheumatic Pain in
30
catarrhal dysentery' deep IGNATh 2OO
stool' Haemorrhoids'
urine is bloodv
Stitches from anus :T,J":'Tj'in 200
a sharP insUument simultaneouslY' PHOSPHOROS
with pus and inflahmation.
MURIATIC ACID
30 a O"t trt , TEUCRIUM 30
haemorrhoids' Piles
blue' "tt'*with Teucrium' lt wiil seldom fail )
ts a Start treatrnent
it. Eu.n toilet tissue you' \
restlessness'
painful. o ttching in anus. NightlY
*"uT:'.^ of Teucrium 3
or 6 locallY'
o Worse during
pregnancy; in damP .'^ NffRIC ACID 2OO o ApPIY Powder
\
ris'iura in I

: j:l*::'*";:'l I#:'
;[il!tl:
o Tenesmus' ress re A}ID \
1

do not heal' 2OO

NUXVONCA
:l:l llH'e medicine vhen wounds 30 o Constant uneasiness, Pressure
in rectum'
o No burning' Pain lingers' PLUMBUM MET
drawn up with
o Neuralgic pain in
the re:tum' Anus

ir rull or broken
RATANHh 2OO
rola se of ct
in th I rectum' As (
.iTiliil"':;tches the rectal lining'
anus or part of
glass'
Protrusion of the AND I

o Anal fissures' I

in anus.
o Creat constriction IGNATA 2OO
burning like fire'
o ProUuding haemorrhoids water aPPlication' o ProlaPse of rectum'
TemPorary relief
on cold upwards' into the'rectum'
rectum for hours' o SharP pain, shootng '
and burning in to Pass stool'
o After stool, ache o Rectum comes out on stralnlng
2OO'
PODOPHYLLUM
diarrhoea'
S/PILES'above' or wrth stool in 1000
eS Please refer' HAEMORRHOID o Of recturri before

or
stool'
profuse' gushing
ct o Green, watery' fetid'

o sof ol on
colon or rectum.
The growth
: i:::::.,fl:llli?;"-
in sleeP.
side to side' eves
harr crosed

a
suPPuration in the rectum o Worse early morning'
in summer'
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(;,
C
SYIVIPTOMS IITEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Every time stool is passed. particularlv in women
RUTA 2OO
after childbirth. I

a Of rectum with uterine and peMc congestlon.

SEPIA 2OO
o Sensation of a ball ln rectum.
o Constant excoriaUng oozing.

as
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
. Spasm of sphincter with painful fissures. Stool SILICEA 2OO
comes out with difficulty but recedes again.

nes s
POTENCY
o Incessant. Of stool. MERC COR 30
o.B-logdy dysentery. Stool hot, bloody and slimy.
Violent.

easi ess
DISTINGqISHING SYIYIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Constant uneasiness in rectum. pressure NUX VOMICA 2OO
downwards.

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Burning 249

Desire 252

Desire lneffectual 253

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oe rc o
te o No aPPetite.
o Foul breath. .
Amoebic dysentery is characterised by intestinal ulceration and profuse CALC PHOS 30
diarrhoea. The stool has blood and mucus. The patient suffers from cramps o ln children, dentition diarrhoea.
in his abdomen. CAPSICUM 30
o Bleeding piles; sore anus.
This is a severe infection and can spread to the liver.
o Blopdy mucus with burning and tenesmus.
DISTINGUISHING POTENCY o Darh liquid stool in severe gastroenteritis. CUPRU/V1ARS 30

a A medicine of remarkable value in ueatrnent of EJ"IETINE 200 o Violent pain in abdomen.

amoebic dysentery. lt is specific for amoebiasis. . Dysentery with btood. HAIT4ATY1EUS 200 for
o Amoeblc dysentery wlth tenesmus. As the patient TPECAC 200 o Profusely blcedlng and sore haemonhoids. lntemal use.
strains the paln ls cutting and nauseating. Ivlother Uncture for
external application.
o Pain worse down the navel.
o Bloody, hot dysentery. MERC COR 30

t
llze
oa o Unrelieved tenusmus.
o Shreds of mucous membrane in stool.
o Burning in rectum.
SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o First medicine in blood dysentery or in chronic
O Great size of faecal mass. NATRUM SULF 30
dysentery.
o Yellow dianhoea Mth watery stool. Loose moming
o Almost pure blood in dysentery or diarrhoea- TRILUUM 30
stool.
Chronic cases.

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rl o

MEDICINE AND
o Dark stool; small; offensive with much prostration. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
O ReEue$ness. a Stool like flre; excorlatlng. ALOE 2OO

o Food polsonlng cbses. o Jetty-like mucus.

o Worge at night, after eating and drinklng, from o lnvoluntary stool.
alcoholic abuse.l o Abnormal, thundering flatulence.
a Darlt bloody stool, offensive and thin. BAPTISIA 30 o Stool comes with buming and shivering. Tenesmus CAI.{THARIS 2OO
o Dysentery of old persons. and shuddering after stool.
o Ulcers in the stomach and bowels. o Blood, mucous shreds ln dysentery.

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olera a Cholera haemorrhagic. Stool red coloured. With

flatulence. Frequent, involuntary, cadaverous-
CARBO VEG 2OO
Bacteria in water, in uncooked food, in contaminated fruits and
smelling stool, followed by burning.
vegetables can cause an epidemic, acute and infectious disease known as
cholera. The diarrhoea is painless, watery and copious. There may be no o Collapse. Lips blue. Nose, cheeks, finger-tips iry
nausea but there is terrible vomiting. The loss of fluids from the body leads cold. Cold breath. Cold tongue.
to dehydration and cramps in the muscles. o Respiration weak. Desires to be fanned.
If care is not taken in time, the patient would collapse. Dehydration must o Diarrhoea and vomiting, Oppression of chest.
be avoided by replacing lost fluids with a solution made by adding a
table-spoon of sugar and a pinch of salt to a litre o[ water which has been o Cholera with cramps in abdornen and calves. CUP MET 2OO
Painful, black, bloody stool.
boiled for five minutes and then cooled.
The patient must be administered a dose of Veratrum Alb 1000 on the o Stool offensive, copious with jellyJike mucus. PODOPHYLLUM 2OO a

tongue immediately. Ordinarily, the medicine would not have to be repeated. o Cushing stool coming out painlessly. Severe,
But, if no improvement occurs within one hour, the dose may be repeated. excessive outflow of stool. Colour yellow or
greenish.
o Colic.
DISTINGU ISHING SYIVIPTOMS TVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Rumbling noise in the abdomen.
o Cholera with intense agony, prostration and burning ARSENIC ALB 2OO o lneffective retching,
thlrst. o No cold sweat,
o Vlolent vomiting of watery, bilious, slimy, green, o Worse hot weather. DentiUon. Early morning,
black masses.
o Lips, tongue dry, blackish and cracked. . Stool olive green, putrid, bloody, thin. SECALE COR 2OO

o lcy coldness of tlre skin. o Body iry cold. Intolerance of being covered. Creat
exhaustion. s
o Sudden deathly collapse, with drowsifless verging
on stupefaction and great indifference, o Coldness and cramps.
o Severe food poisoning. o No sensation of passing stool.
I
o Worse at night. o Constant, chronic vomiting. VERATRUM ALB 1OOO
o Cold sweat. Cold discharge. Skin cold and blue.
o Early stages. Cholera with coldness, blue skin, C/UUPHOR 2OO.
scanty vomiting and burning. On collapse - smell o Rice-water, copious stool.
o Stools scanty. mother tincture on o Cutting pain.
handkerchief. Also 15 p.Wants a cold drink but cannot retain it.
o Dry cholera.
drops dose on sugar to
o Collapse. o Collapse. Pale,sunken face. Whole body ice-cold.
be taken internally every
15 mihutes till the patient o First remedy.
revives. o Worse at night, in wet cold weather.
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olla se i olera o Fluids go right through.

SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
. o Brown, bloody, putrid. Looks like brown yeast. ARNICA 2OO
Asiatic cholera. CAMPHOR
o Collapse. 15 drops of mother o Straining with tenesmus and diarrhoea.
o Tongue and mouth cold. tincture on sugar every 15 o lnvoluntary.
minutes, to be taken o Strings of odourless, yellow mucus. Diarrhoea of ASARUM EUROPUM 30
o Cramps in calves.
internally. Also smell tough mucus.
mother tincture on
o Undigested food in stools.
handkerchief.
o Creen, slimy, hot, sputtering, undigested. CALC PHOS 30
o Fetid flatus.
. Very painful diarrhoea. VERATRUM ALB 1OOO
o ln children, dentition diarrhoea.
o Purging accompanied by uncontrollable vomiting
a Acrid, corrosive, glutinous moisture from rectum' CARBO VEC 2OO
o Rice-coloured, copious, watery stool.
o Creen, hot, slimy, watery, fetid with colic. CHAMOMILLA 30, 2OO
o Cold prostration. Skin blue. Face pale. Cold as
death. o White and yellow mucus, like chopped eggs and
spinach.
,'\ o Dentition diarrhoea in infanLs.

olo rl cs a Bright, yellow, pasty, clay coloured.

o Jaundice with liver problems.
CHELIDONIUM 30

CHINA 2OO
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOI{S IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY o Light-coloured, watery, undigested, painless.
o Abdomen gurgles. Bloated like i tent. Flatus passed
o Green like chopped herbs. ACONITE NAP 30
without relief.
o Small.
o Aggravation at night. ln children.
O Frequent with tenesmus. a White mucus, like small pieces of poPcorn. CINA 2OO
e Creen, watery, slimy mucus. DULCAMARA 2OO
a Yellow, bloody, transparent, jelly-like mucus. ALOE 2OO
o Dysentery from damp cold weather.
o Excoriating, burning like fire.
o Creenish, watery. Undigested food. toDoFoRJvl0/vl 30
oThundering flatulence.
o lrritable temper,
r a Watery, noisy, flatulent. Green like chopped spinach. ARG NIT 2OO
o ln chronic diarrhoea in suspected tuberculosis;
Has shredded mucus. o ln cholera infantum.
o Very offensive. o Pitch-like, green as'grass. Like frothy molasses. IPECAC 2OO
o Distension. o Dysenteric and slimy.
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DISTINGUISHING SYTTIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Nausea prominent.
'o The tongue is clean.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI'iD POTENCY
o Indigestion caused by fats, butter; raisins and cakes
etc, o Hard stool followed by blood. CALC PHOS 30 ')
o lf gl0en in Ume, cholera infantum can be aborted.. o Dentition diarrhoea.
. Greenlsh, bloody and ellmy. Lots of mucus MERC SOL 2OO
o Cutting paln and tencEmus, o DenUtlon dlarrhoea. Child cross, peevish. CIiAMONLLA 30
o First medicine in mucous dysentery. o Stool hot green, slimy; mucus chopped, whlte,
yellow.
o Worse at night. A
. Yellow, green, gushing, copious, rumbling, fetid with PODOPHYLLUV1 2OO, o Cholera in infants with painful dentition. Green stbol. KREOSOTE 30
colic. 1000.
o Dry skin.
o In dentition.
o Exhaustion.
o Worse early morning; in summer.
o Nausea.
o Olive green, thin, fetid, bloody. SECALE COR 30
o With icy coldness. As if suffering from cholera. o Stool yellow, greenish. Painless gushing out PODOPHYLLUiVI 2OO
Cramps.
o Rumbling noise.
o Creat exhaustion.
o Offensive, jelly-like mucus.
o EfforUess. No sensation in anus. lnvoluntary.
o Colic,
o Intolerance of covering.
o Worse early moming; in summer.
o Severe cholera. Thin, rice-water colour stool; VERATRUM ALB IOOO
copious. Forcibly evacuated. Not more than one dose
may be needed ordinarily.
o Very painful.
o Purging accompanied by vomit.
esire
o Cold prostration, Body cold, blue. DISNNGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Collapse. o Constant desire to defecate; pressure in the LIUUM TIG 2OO
rectum.
t o Dysentery with mucus and blood.
rarr oea o Tq.rrible tenesmus. Can hardly move away from the MERC COR 30
Passing of copious stool with different symptoms. This problem can be commode.
serious and should be attended to immediately. o Tenesmus of the bladder accompanies,
For medicines, please refer according to sfiptoms in this chapter. o Bloody dysentery. (The primary medicine).
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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS

o Cutting pain.
o Burning in the rectum
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

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o ConsUpaUon with frequent, lneffectual urging. o First medicine ln mucous dysentery, MERC SOL 2OO
NUX VOMICA 2OO
I
lncomplete feeling as if part remained unexpelled. o Slimy stool. Bloody at times. Whitish-grby stool,
i
I lrregular peristatic action. Mucus shreds. Stool small in quantig but frequent.
o'Never get done' feeling, though not so much as in

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o Much straining but not to pass urine.
o Pain and tenesmus continuous after the stool.
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A disorder of the intestine in which there is inflammation particularly in
I the colon. There is diarrhoea, abdominal pain and tenesmus. The stool may o Worse at night.
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contain mucus, blood or both. o Mucous dysentery. NOX VOMICA 2OO
Dysentery can be amoebic or bacillary. o Relief on passing a little stool. But constant
It requires immediate attention. uneaslness in rectum.
o The more a patient strains, the harder it is to pass
DISTING(ISHING SYMPTOT{S IT1EDICINE AI.ID POTENCY stool. Even to pass urine, he has to strain. When he
.t
i
t . Large quanUties of mucus, catarrhal, jelly-like. ALOE 2OO
strains, urine ceases to dribble.
o Relief on passing a little stool.
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o Paln in rectum after stool. RHUS TOX 2OO
o Pain ln Ole thlghs extending lnto legs.
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o Prolapse of the rectum.
o Insecurity of sphincter muscle.
. Stool bloody with mucus. Constant straining. When SULPHUR 2OO
I MERC SOL fails.
o Violent tenesmus.
I
Also please refer'A/vlOEBlC DYSENTERY' above.
a Amoebic dysentery with slirfle. Stool green as grass IPECAC 2OO
and frothy.
o Nausea prominenl
o Griping pain at navel.
o Severe /ain wnite straining to pass stool. Cutting

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pain.
with cramps; with colic.
D,ysentgry MAG PHOS 2OO
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o Violent attack of blood dysentery. MERC COR 30 DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOI4S IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Shreds of mu'cous membrane in stool. a Fetid eructations; fetid flatus; fetid stool. Results of ANTWI CRUD 2OO
o Passage of pure blood. over-eating, of gluftony.
o Incessant'urge to stool and to urlnate with vlrtually o Very fetid stool and flatus. PHOSPHORUS 2OO
two motions.

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Gastroe teritis o Shooting colic radiating from stomach upwards and

to both sides.
It is a medical name for food poisoning. There occurs an acute o Abdomen swollen with terrible colic.
inflammation or infection of the stomach and the intestinal tract. There is
severe vomiting and diarrhoea.lThe patient experiences abdominal cramps
o Cramps in abdomen and legs. {}
and colicky pain. At times, there may be fever., o lcy coldness of extremities. Cold sweat.
cr Collapse.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o lncessant vomiting of food.

o Pain below rlbs, radiating ln all dlrections.

o Ulcerative paln.
ARGENTUM NITRICUM
200 urlin o s \

o Enormous distension of stomach. o Copious watery stool, always forcibly shot out. CROTON TICLIUM 30
o Diarrhoea immediately after food or drink. Sudden evacuation. Simultaneous gurgling sounds
in intestines.
'o Watery, noisy, flatulent, green like chopped spinach,
o Worse taking any drink, any food.
stool. Shredded mucus.
o Better from eructations; in fresh air.
o Worse taking cold food; after eating; at night.
o First medicine in food poisoning. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
ar
DISTINGOISHING SYIVIPTOMS
o Malignant symptoms,
o Mental anguish. a Marble-like masses, ALUMEN 2OO

o All-prevailing debility, exhaustion, restlessness. o Obstinate constipation. Violent ineffectual urging to

stool.
o lll effects of vegetable diet, watery fruit, rptten meat. 'tr
o Rectum sore after stool. Severe itching.
o Oesophagus seems shut.
a Hard, knotty stool. ALU/\4INA 30
o Nausea. Retching, after eating or drinkinii. Throws
up acrid aqd bitter substances. Vomits blood, bile,
o No desire. I
green mucus. o Painful urging long before stool. Straining at stool.
o Heartturn. o Constipation of infants, of women with sedentary
o Burning pain. Unquenchable thirsL habits.

o Faintness, icy coldness, great exhaustion. o Hard lumps mixed with watery discharge. ANTWI CRUD 2OO
o Nightly aggravation. o Dry, hard as if bumL Mucous surfaces dry. BRYONIA 2OO
o Violent vomiL o Great thirsL
VERATRUM ALB 1OOO
o Non-stop diarrhoea. Rice-water colour, thin, copious o Hard stool, difficult to take oul LYCOPODIUV12OO
stool. o Haemorrhoids very painful to touch. Aching.

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. Stool knotty like sheep-dung. Crymbling at verge of

anus.
MAGNESIA MUR 2OO ain
DISTINGqIS HING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Constipation of infants during dentition.
o Dysenteric stool with muscular pain. ARNICA 2OO
. Round, hard, black balls. oPIU/v1200
o Criping pain in amoebic dysentery. IPECAC 2OO,
o Obstinate constipation. No desire even though the
inside is full. o Cramping colic in dysentery. MAC PHOS 2OO.
o Cutting pain in blood dysentery. MERC COR 30"

vol ntary o Cutting colic in mucous dysentery.

. Dysentery with pain in thighs and legs.
MERC SOL 2OG.
RHUS TOX 2OO.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIYIS IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY ,THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM'
Also please see'COLIC' in the chapter
o Solid stobl, passing in large balls, involuntarily and ALOE 2OO
unnotlced,
o lnsecurlty of rectum. Loss of control.
o Diarrhoea. Defecatlon wlth every motlon of the body APIS 2OO
rven I u erlg
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DISTINGOISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY

as if the anus were wide open.
. Copious, watery stool always forcibly shot out. CROTON TIG 30 o Tenesmus and shuddering after stool. CANTHARIS 2OO
o Curgling sound from intestines. o Shivering with burning.
o lnvoluntary defecation. HYOSCYMUS 2OO
a Stool pours out as if from a hydrant, PHOSPHORUS 2OO
a lnvoluntary stool. Anus wide open. No sensation of
passing faeces.
SECALE 30
urti
DISTIN
ental' oc SYIUPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
a Diarrhoea. Frothy, olive green, watery, copious and
forceful.
E

ETATERIUM 30
POTENCY

a Profuse diarrhoea. Stool pours out as if from a PHOSPHORUS 2OO

o Constipation after mental shock or severe nervous MAG CARB 30 hydrant without a washer.
strain. o Green, watery, fetid, profuse, gushing diarrhoea. PODOPHYLLOM 2OO,
1000

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DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS
oea
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Empty retching.
o Cholera infantum.
o Moans, rolls head from side to side. Slegps with
eyes half-closed.
o lnfantile diarrhoea. Worse from boiled milk. SEPIA 2OO o Worse early morning, summer, in dentition.

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4 The human skeleton, the bones thereof and its
functions are dealt with in the folloMng pages
under the tlUe 'The Locomotor pVstem'.
7 Consisting of 206 bones the human skeleton
1. Cranium (Skull) is a marvel of engineering skill. The bones which
2, Vertebrae 15 form the skeleton consist of proteins soaked with
3. Ribs mineral substances. Bones can resist compression.
4. llium (Pelvic girdle) l6
They have elasticity and tension.
5, Sacrum 17
6. Coccyx 8
Wherever the bones meet in the human body
7. Pubis there is a joint performing a special function.
8. Ischium 18 Some joints such as in the hip and in the shoulder
are multi-functional. Their power and capacity to
9. Clavicle (Collar-bone)
19 move has to be experienced to be believed. Some
10, Scapula (Shoulder blade)
other joints such as those in the skull-bones are
ll. Sternum (Breast-bone)
totally immobile.
12. Humerus
13, Ulna 20 The ligaments support the movable joints. The
14, Radius muscles move and partly support the joints.
15. Carpus 21 Some bones play a protective role. The spinal
16. Metacarpus cord is protected by the surrounding vertebral
17. Phalanx column.
18. Femur
Without bones the humanLody would not
19. Patella (Knee cap) have the shape which is visible to others. It would
20. Tibia have no power to sit, stand or move. The bones
22
21. Fibula manufacture blood. Essential minerals are stored
22. Tarsus 23
and distributed by them. Blood cells are produced
23. Metatartus 24 by the red marrow which is contained in the
24. Phalanx The Human Skeleton Frontal View spongy bones.
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The bones in a male skeleton are larger and However, all exercise has to be programmed 3
heavier, though only to some extent, than the according to the needs and capabilities of the
bones in a female skeleton. The. male pelvic cavity particular individual. lt is good to obtain guidance
4
is narrower than the female pehtc cavity. lf it were in this matter from persons trained to do so or
not so it would be difficult for a woman to give from a number of excellent books which are
birth to a baby in the normal manner. available for this PurPose. But, whichever way one
may like to proceed there is no
The human legs carry a lot of weight for a
underestimating the value of regular exercise in
lifetime. The fingers of the hand can catch hold of
keeping the muscles and the bones in the human
an object, manipulate it in a delicate fashion and
with these the artists create immortal paintings and locomotor system fit, supple and strong.
2
sculptures. The rib cage protects the heart, the Proper weight keeps the locomotor system
lungs and major blood vessels. The pelvic girdle functioning efficiently. Hence obesity should be
supports and protects the internal organs of the avoided through diet control as well as through 5
lower abdomen. regular exercise.
6
Inflammation of the joints causes arthritis.
Repeated attacks may even deform a joint. Wear
and tear of the joints and loss of some cartilage
Iining leads to osteobrthritis. This pain is worse
after the affected joint has been used. The joints in
the neck, the hands, the hips and the knees are
affected more often than others by osteoarthritis.
The derangement of the immune system of
the body affects the fibrous tissue around the
joints and causes them to become stiff, distorted
and dislocated. This is known as rheumatoid 7
arthritis.
As the locomotor system in the human body
is working most of the time, it is subject to pain,
stiffness and swelling frequently. In tgrn, pain,
stiffness and swelling make life miserable for the
sufferer.(Backache is also a part of the disorders of
the locomotor system. But this is dlscussed 1. Cranlum (Skull)
separately.) . 2. Vertebrae
3. Scapula (Shoulder blade)
Regular exergise is necessary to keep fit and to
tone up the locomotor system. Exercise makes the 4. Ribs
muscles supple, strengthens and gives power to 5. Sacrum
the arms, the trunk and the legs and keeps quite a 6. Coccyx
few problems of the locomotor system away. 7. Patella (Knee cap)
The Human Skeleton Side View
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AchesiPain/Soreness/Bruised Feeling/Rheumatic,
Arthritic Pain/Cout Pain ....,.................. 259
Acrocyanosis 260
Acroparesthesia 261

Arthritis-Cout......... 262
262
263
264 269 a

Broken Bones 264 Fit. 270

270 Sciatica 275
Bruised Fee1in9............ 264
Bunion.....,....,. 264 270
Bursitis 264 270

Calcaneal Spur................. 265 270

27'l 277
265
271 277
Calves/Legs... 265 Hips
271 Stagger. 277
266
272 277
266
267 2?2 Sweating........ 278
272 Tendo 278
267
272 Thighs 278
268
213 Thumb 278
268
273 278
268 Osteomyelitis..
273 278
268
274 I llrcre 279
268
274 Varicose 279
269 Paralysis..,
269 Parkinson s Disease/Paralysis Agitans........................ 274 Whitlow,

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but pain clings cruellA to us".
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c es/ ai I ore ess/ DISTINGUISHING SYI{PTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

iseeelileatic, o Tearing, sticking pain in muscles, as if the parts of

the body twisted with a wrench.
CALCAREA CARB 30

tic ai lot ai
o Lower extremities cold. Knees cold, swollen. Cramps
in calves.
o Tearing pain in joints and bones. Restlessness at CAUSTICUM 2OO
DISTINC(ISHING SYIVIPTOI4S IVIEDICINE AT.ID POTENCY {night.
o Benumbing pain. Stays long in a part.
, Shooting pain in limbs with numbness, tingling. ACONITE NAP 30,2OO
o Excessive deformity of the joints. Enlarged, soft
f, Sensation of icy coldness in limbs. lnsensibility of joints.
hands, of feet.
o Anhritic and paralytic affections.
f, Rheumatic inflammation of joints; red, shining,
swollen. o Progressive loss of muscular strength.
f, On exposure to dry cold air. o Better by heat of bed or warm applications'
) Paln comes on vlolently. Acute problems. o Worse right side,
c lrrational, baseless fear. Anguish. . Violent rheumatic pain at night with burning of CHAMOMILI.A 2OO

oJ.imbs and body ache as if beaten. Sore, lame, soles.

I ARNICA 2OO
' b$g-a feeling. Even bed feels too hard. o Pain disproportionately severe.
njury anyvhere; on skull, eye, back, abdomen, o Muscular and crampy pain of neurotic origin in CIMICIFUCA 2OO
joints, feet, ankle, etc. every part of the body. Pain like electric shocks.
lnternal injury. Bleeding iijury. o Rheumatism affecting large muscles.
Darting pain with caries in bone. ASAFOETIDA 30 o Cervical pain and stiffness.
lnflammatory rheumatism. Joints swollen, red, hot, BELLADONNA 2OO o lntense,deep, aching in bones of enremities with EUPATORIUM PERF 2OO
rery sensitive.
,oreness of flesh. Aching in arms, wrists, back, legs,
Sudden inflammation on exposure. vin any bone.
Localised infl ammation. o Calves of legs as if beaten. Bruised feeling.
Violent cramps. o Moans in pain.
Worse motion, even slight jolt.
,lnflammatory rheumatism. But pain comes slowly; BRYONIA 2OO
severity gradually increases, not suddenly. One joint
after another getl Involved. HYPERICOM 2OO
'Joints inflamed, red hot.
) Better from pressr;qre, firm and strong; from lying on KALI BI 2OO
painful side. :
Pain worse on movemenL o Cracking in joints.

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o Ascending, acute, chronic rheumatism. LEDUM o All Rhus Tox pain feels better for a time from
2OO
o Pain shoots up from feet, change of position.
o Gout. o Worse at night,
oJoinLs swollen, hot and pale; swelllng and heat in o ln sprains when Arnica has reduced swelling,
shoulders, hands, fingers, knees, ankles, feet, soles administer Rhus Tox to complete the cure.
or great toe, o Rheumatoid arthritis with tendency to obesity. THYROIDINUM 30
o Nodes form in joints. o Oedema of legs.
o Hard nodes form first in foot-joints, then in hands. o Coldness and cramps of extremities.
o Face, hands feet bloated. Skin purple. Looks o Acute.
besotted.
VERATRUM VIRIDE 30
o Fever.
o Ankles sweat.
o Violent electric-like shocks in limbs.
o Patient unnaturally cold. Lacks body heat, But
\ uncomfortable in bed. Cets relief from putting feet o Severe pain in cervical bones and shoulders, in
into cold water. joints and limbs.
o Worse at night. Takes off cover. AIso please refer 'PAIN' etc. under respective limbs in this chapter. i
a Violent pain in acute rheumatism. Neuralgic, MAG PHOS 2OO
o Paln in limbs.
o Better by heat.
cya osis a
\
o lnflammatory rheumatism; joints swollen, palnful. RHAMNOS mother Cold and blue hands and fingers.
Muscular pain. tincture In some young women the hands and fingers are always cold a2d blue
15 drops every 4 hours. on account of poor circulation of blood. The condition mat last for many
o Rheumatic pain and stiffness; in fibres, tissues, RHUS TOX 2OO years.
joints, tendons and sheaths
o Rheumatic pain in nape of neck, loins, t[ighs and DISTING(ISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
knee-joint. Limbs stiff and paralysed.
o Blueness of skin with icy coldness of the body. I ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Old chronic rheumatic conditions. Cutting pain and
oAll-prevailing debility; exhaustion and restlessness.
soreness in muscles. Bruised pain. Numbness of
limbs. Exhausting discharge.
o Aggravation at night.
o Caused by e.xposure to damp cold, on suppression
of sweat. By straining to lift a weight. By wrong o Blueness of skin. CARBO VEG 2OO
exercise. o ll_nperfect oxygenation of blood and poor digestion.
o Tearing asunder pain. o Hot perspiration.
o Joints hot, painful, swollen. o Cold blue nails. NITRIC 200
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o Cyanosis with cold sweat, particulafly on the

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

VERATRUV1 ALB 2OO

nkles
forehead. The skin is cold as death. lt is clammy.
DISTINGqISHING SYIvIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o The skin of hand and feet wrinkles. I N F IAM IVIAT I O N I P N N I SWE LLI N G
o Tearing pain in ankles, in bones of feet. AM/vl CARB 30
o Better in the warmth of the bed.

ro araest esia o Worse cold, wet weather.

o Ankles swollen, legs weak and trembling. ARG MET 30
o Rheumatic pain in joints.
An abnormal sensation of itching, tingling or prickling caused by o Worse touch. At noon.
pressure on a nerye in the fingers or the toes or other extremities, There is
numbness besides throbbing. o Gouty pain. LEDUM 2OO
o Ankles sweat.
o Soles painful.
SYIVIPTOMS AND POTENCY
o Ball of the great toe swollen. Joints swollen, hot and
o Numbness and tinglin'g which has just started. In ACONITE 30 pale.
acute cases.
o Hard nodes on joints.
o On exposure to dry cold air.
SPRAIN
o Due to shock. Due to grief. Due to fear.
o Swelling of ankles on account of rheumatic ARCENTUM MET 30
o Numbness of hands and fingers. IACHESIS 2OO affection of joints.
o Worse by heat, after sleep, or in the morning.
o Legs feel weak and trembling.
a Arms and hands numb with a sensation of crawling. PHOSPHORUS 2OO o Worse while descending stairs.
o Ascending sensory and motor p'iralysis from ends
o Sprain due to injury. ARNICA 2OO
of toes or of fingers.
o A very effective medicine for easy spraining of LEDUV1 2OO
a Numbness of hands and of soles of feeL RAPHANUS 30 ankles.
o lcy coldness of extremities SECALE COR 30 o Ankles swollen.
o Tingling and pricking in fingers and finger-tips.
o Soles so painful that the patient can hardly step on
Insensitivity and coldness. A sensation of crawling.
them.
o Particularly suited to excessive smokers who suffer o Sprained and dislocated. Foot bends under. NAT CARB 30
from violent cramps in fingers.
o ln sprains when funica has reduced swelling, to RHUS TOX 2OO
o Worse by heat. . complete the cure.
WEAK
o Ankle weak; turns in easily. NAT MUR 2OO
o Numbness in lower extremities.
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r Please refer'WRISTS/ARM' below o Pain in heel on treading as from a pebble.

o Painful callosities on soles.

rt ritis o Knees, ankles, and small joints of hands and feet

affected.
o Pain shifts from limb to limb.
PULSATILII30

Inflammation of a joint as in gout or in rheumatism. o Pain at night.

For medicines please refer'ACHES/PAIN' etc. above o The patient is better in open air, by motion, by
warm application.

rt ritis o t o Worse in a warm room and at rest.

Also please refer'GOUT' below, ,

An acute ihflammation of the joints on account of deposits of uric acid

crystals. Pain comes suddenly and is excruciating. There is swelling, redness
and tenderness, The big toe-joints are affected most often, But gout can
affect the wrists, the elbows, the knees and the ankles also.
rt ritis. e atoi
,
-*,. A chronic problem. lt is an inflammatory disease in which there is a
progressive and destructive swelling of the joints. Swelling occurs slowly. The
DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
disease starts in the small joints of the hands and the feet and moves on to
o Excellent for acute gout. Shooting pain, redness ACONITE FEROX 30 cover the larger joints.
and swelling of joints. In the affected joints, there is swelling, pain and stiffness, all worse in the
. Chronic inflammation of knee-joints. FLOUR 2OO morning. The skin is red and shiny where it covers the joints which have
o Specific medicine in the swelling of the left great UM PERF 2OO been affected by rheumatoid arthritis.
toe Progressively the joints are destroyed and deformed.
o Soreness and inflammation of the joints associated In some cases there may be loss of weight and an onset of 'fever.
wiLh headache.
Most of the Ume the problem lasts lifelong. Even prevention is not
o The bone pain is excruciating. possible. The medicines given belo* would, hbwever, reduce discomfort and
-^'"' ta it is specific in gout and rheumatism when the LEDUM PAL 2OO alleviate suffering.
affection travels from down upwards.
' o Deposit of chalk stone in finger-joints, wrist and SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
toes. o Remedy for rheumatism of small joints. ACTEA SPICATA 30
o lnflammation of joints. o Tearing and tingling pain in the affected parts.
o The patient is chilly; yet the pain is better by cold o Fingers, ankles, toes are affected. Swelling occurs
application. on slight exertion.
o Chronic gout with chalky deposits in joints. LYCOPODIUM 2OO o Wrist rheumatism. The wrists are swollen red'and
o Toes and fingers contracted. are worse on motion,

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o Joints red, swollen, and hot. BRYONIA 2OO o Hot, painful swelling of joints. Rheumatic pain RHUS TOX 2OO
o Stitching, tearing pain. spread over a.large surface, nape of neck, loins and
extremities. The pain is temporarily reduced on
o Knees stiff and painful. motion.
o Hot swelling of feet. o The limbs are stiff, as if paralysed.
o EvcU spot ls palnful on pressure. o The patient does not tolerate cold,fresh air.
o Befter resL o There is loss of power in forearm and fingers, a
o Worse motion. crawling sensation in the tips of fingers. Tingling in
the feet.
a Arthritic and paralytic affections. Progressive loss of CAUSTICU/VI2OO o The patient is better by warmth, in dry weather, on
muscular strength. Worse right side. walking or by change of position.
o Joints enlarged, soft. Benumbing pain which stays
long in a part.
o Tearing pain in joints and bones.
o Excessive deformity o[ joints.
taxia- oco otor
Loss of the co-ordination of the muscles, particularly of the extremities. *'*"\
o Better by heat of bed or warm application. The movements of the patient are clumsy. He is unable to keep his balance.
Restlessness at night. This is caused by a disease of the brain or of the spinal cord.
o Worse in dry weather.
o Very effective in rheumatisrri of the large muscles. CIMICIFUCA 2OO ING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Jerking, twitching and trembling, accompanied by AGARICUS 2OO
a Tearing pain in limbs during warm weather and a COLCHICU/v1200 itching.
sUnging pain during cold weather.
o Neuralgia in locomotor ataxia.
o Sensation of plns and needles in-hrihds and wrists.
Finger-tips go numb. o An excellent remedy for locomotor ataxia. ARAGALLUS 2OO
o Joints are stiff and feverish. o The mind is bewildered and confused. Depressed.
Desires to be left alone.
o Inflammation of great toe. Gout in heel. Cannot
bear to have it touched or moved. o Must concentrate his mind on walking,
o Shifting rheumatism with pain worse at night. o Cramps of muscles in the front of the leg, while
walking.
a Softens and absorbs nodes and other abnormal FLOURIC ACID 2OO
growths of the bones. Pain severe. Some weakness. o Loss of co-ordination and paralysis.
Parts red. o Worse in the morning.
a Chronic arthritis with gout before deformity has set FOR/vltC AC|D 30 o Rigidity of calves. Debility, especially in calves. The ARGENTINUM NITRICUM
in. patient walks and stands unsteadily. 200
o In acute rheumatic fever. o Numbness of arms.
o ln acute gonorrhoeal arthritis. o Locomotor ataxia with gastric symptoms.
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. Weakness in the small of the back as if paralysed,

o Knees give out when walking, Cracking.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

COCCULUS 2OO
ruise eeli g
For medicines please refer 'ACHESiPAJN...' above and 'INJURIES etc' in
o Llmbs when straightened out hold for a litUe while, the chapter'MISCELIINEOUS'.
but can be flexed only with great pain.
o Hands and arms numb. Co to sleep. Alternately hot
and cold.
o Soles of feet go to sleep when sitting.
union
o Worse after sleep. Enlargement and deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The
o Lightning-like pain in locomotor ataxia. Neuralgia of ZINCUM PHOS 2OO skin is tender, red and hard.
head and face.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Brain fag, nervousness and vertigo.
a A specific for bunion of the great toe. Tearing pain BENZOIC ACID 30

ry
t lete's oot in the toe.
o Couty inflammation of the big toe-joint. Rheumatic,
tearing pain.
RHODODENDRON 30

An infection common to adolescents who use public changing rooms. It O Worse at rest,
is a fungus infection caught generally on the toes and soles of the feet.
There is ltchlng, at times quite irrltating, Between the fourth and the little toe
the skin becomes excoriated, pulp-like with cracks. Inflammation of the soles
and the heels makes these bright red and covered with white scales,
ursitis
An affection of the elbow or of the knee-cap. Bursal a protective sac
DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
between the skin, the muscles and the bone, containing lubricating fluid, gets
o An excellent remedy for Athlete's foot. li is rapid in BACILLINUM 2OO inflamed. The affected part is swollen and hot.
action. One dose per day.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o PimPly eruptions, pustules and cracks. Excoriation SULPHUR 2Ob
in the folds of the skin. a If the inflammation has been caused by an injury, ARNICA 2OO
o ltching, burning, worse scratching and washing. the treatment wotrld, by and large, be confined to
this medicine.
o Pain and swellirg in knees which crack on motion. BENZOIC ACID 30

ro en ones
Tearing pain.
o Worse in open air, by uncovgring.
o Inflammatory swelling of knee.. COCCULUS 2OO
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Paralytic, drawing, intense pain.
o Repairs broken bones. Speeds up joining. CALC PHOS 2OO o lf pus has formed in the swelling. Shooting pain, SILICEA 2OO

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o Housemaid's knee.
o Bursitis in elbow.
200 Calves/Legs
o Shooting pain. Swelling. DISTINGOISHIT\G SYMPTOTV1S MEDICINE AND
Heat and redness ofjoints.
o Caused by excessive kneeling. cneturis
a In calves. ANACARDIUM 2OO

alcaneal ur o As if paralysed.
o ln old persons.
o ln calves. Knees cold. CALC CARB 30
A sharp projection of the heel bone causes inflammation in the s5[e of
the foot. The pain is acute and is worse on standing or walking. Use of o ln calves. CUP ARSENITUM 30
flat-soled shoes with heels raised inside is recommended. o Better getting out of bed and standing.
DISTTNGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Worse after midnight. t
a Pain ln sole of foot due to heel-bone projection, ARANEA DIADEMA 30 o In calves, soles, and in palms. ln epilepsy, CUP MET 2OO
o Severe pain in the heel. CALCAREA FLOUR lOOO o With pain like an electric flash. VERATRUM ALB 2ON.
a Pain in heel as from treading on a pebble. LYCOPODIOU 2OO
DECAY

llosities/ or s o Necrosis of tibia.

I N F IAM M AT I O N / P AI N I SW E LLI N G
PHOSPHORUS 2OO

r1

Commonly formed on the sole of the foot on account of pressure or

friction on a part of the skin next to a bone. The skin turns hard, thick and
o Swelling and coldness of legs and feet. Chronic Io LCHICUM 30
gouty parorysms.
loses sensitivity. o Teilring pain in warm weather.
DISTINGOISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Stinging pain in cold weather.
o lnflamed corns. Large, horny formatiens. ANTIM CRUD 2OO o Pain worse at night.
o Feet very tender. Pain in heels. o Painful stiffness of calves. Sudden loss of strength. CONIUI\'\200
o Painful callosities on the soles. Toes and fingers Difficult gait, trembling. Muscular weakness.
LYCOPODIUM 2OO
contracted. o Ascending paralysis.
o Pain in heel as from treading on a pebble. o Violent pain as if bound with cords. Gait unsteady. LOLIUM 30 \
o Corns and callosities from pressure; formed by SULPHUR 2OO o Trembling of all limbs.
shoes. o Fxtremities cold.
a For local application to get relief. TH(UA mother tincture . Dropslcal swelling of feet and legs. Cold, clammy MERC SOL 2OO
o Corny skin, hard, thick and insensitive. sweat on legs at night.

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o Pain in legs, ankles, feet, heels, toes and under-side

of thighs. Feet puffed. Rheumatic pain flying like
PHYTOLACCA 30 Cere €
electric shocks.
.
A group of movement disorders resulting from an injury to the brain but
o Worse in the morning. at times present from birth. The patient suffe-rs from lncreas"Jtijr,tn"r, or
muscles called spasticity. The muscles are weak. The child movJs with
/YUMBA/ESS
unusual postures and stiffness
o Of knees, legs, feet. Of lower extremities. With
NAT MUR 2OO
tingling.
AND POTENCY
SZFF/YESSIPARALYEIS
o Palsy of upper and lower limbs from inciplent AGARICUS 2OO
o Legs greatly emaciated, Joints stiff and lame, ARC NIT 2OO softening of splnal cord. Weakness all down the :

A Rigidity of calves. Debility. spine.

o Paralysis and stiffness of both legs. Legs seem too o Slight spasm of arms.
SULFONAL 30
heavy. Staggering gait. Failure oi musiular o Paralysis of lower limbs.
co-ordination in legs. Anaesthesia of the legs.
i o Violent pain in affected parts. Pain in lumbar region.

artilage a ae o Opper and lower limbs go to sleep.

o Worse during exertion in daytime, sitting.
o Paralysis agitans. Constant nodding of head. AURUM SULPH 30
An injury to the knee generalry suffered by sportsmen. A tear of one of o Paralysis agitans. BUFO 30
the cartilages in the knee-joint. The knee getiswollen and painful. o ldiotic. Weak memory.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS o Extremities weak, trembling and heavy.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Twitching of whole body, increasing rapidly in
o Severe pain caused by sudden twist of the knee-
ACONITE NAP 30 severity.
joint. Inflammation.
o Knees unsteady, Tendency of the foot to turn. o Fainting fits.
lL. o Palsy of lips, of pharynx, of vocal cords. CAUSTICUM 2OO
o Weak and la.x ligaments.
o Paralysis of tongue. Deglutition and speech o,
o Swelling in knees with stinging pain. APIS 2OO less desEoyed.
-orJ
o Result of an injury. First medicine. ARNICA 2OO o One sided paralysis. Unsteadiness of muscles of
o Pain il knee, worse on movement. Knee stiff and BRYONIA 2OO forearm and hand. Unsteady walking and easy
painful. falling.
t o The knee is locked. Does not straighten fully.
CAUSTICUM 2OO o Weak knees. Weak ankles.
tr - Stiffness in the hollow. Tearing pui'n in knee-joint.
o PAlsy after cohcussion of spine. palsy wihout CONIUM 2OO
Cracking and tension.
spasm. Once a day.
o Better by warmth; with the heat of the bed.
o Ascending paralysis.

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o Hands unsteady.
ITCHING
o /vluscular weakness of lower entrerlities.
o lntolerable itching at the tip of coccyx. BOVISTA 30
o Difficult gait. Legs stlff. No strength to walk,
Also please refer'COCCYDYNIA' and 'PAIN' in the chapter 'BACruNECK'
o Painless lameness.
o Epileptic attacks ending in deep sleep. Spasms and HYOSCYAMUS 2OO
conwlsions,
a Descending paralysis. Upper extremities affected
first.
MERC SOL 2OO o lsions
DISTINGUISHING SYIY1PTOMS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Trembling extremities, especially hands. paralysis
agitans. o Convulsions in children on account of cerebral BELIIDONNA 2OO
o Twitching of arms and legs. Tearing pains. Limbs congeslon.
rigid and immobile. o Sudden onset. lntense fever. Skin hot, face red; the
o Worse, night. child jumps in sleep.
a Multiple cerebro-spinal meningitis. Tremors followed PLUMBUM 2OO o Frightful convulsions. Curved limbs canngt be CICUTA 2OO
by paralysis. t straightened nor straight ones bent. Violent
o Palsy of tongue, of organs of speech. contortions.
o Wrist drop or painters' palsy. o Convulsions in children cutting teeth or with worms,
o Right slde ocremltles affected more than left slde. o Excessively violent spabm and convulsions as a
result of concussion of head or spine.
o ObsUnate consUpaUon may be presenL
o First use Arnica in concussion; to be followed by
Clcuta,
I

o Twitching and jerking; distortion of limbs. Child

c
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
I N F IAM MAT I O N / PAI N I SWE LLI NG
o Pain in cocqx bones; lancinating, tearing. Usually
with urinary problems.
o Tearing pain and jerking in cocc)x especially during
menStruation.
o Spinal concussiorf. lnjury to cocc]x.
a Neuralgic pain in the cocclx. Must sit still.
o Woree rising.
o Sudden inward jerking of fingers of the right hand.,
MEDICINE AND POTENCY Convulsions in the night. Has worms.
o Convulsions with cramps in epilepsy, cholera, CUP MET 30, 2OO
whooping cough, etc. ln dysmenorrhoea.
o Cramps in meningitis, scarlatina.
CANTHARIS 2OO
o Cramps in calves, legs, palnrs.
CICUTA 2OO
o Epileptic fiL Aura tregins at knee. Cyanosis sets in.
o Trembling, quivering, jerking of all the muscles of HYOSCYMUS 2OO
I-TYPERICUM 2OO
the body. Conwlsions come with great violence, ln
IACHESIS 2OO menstruation, in labour pains. During sleep.
o Cramps in toes and in calves.
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MEDICINE AND POTENCY

STRYCHNIUM 30
efor ed ones, oints
of limbs'
o Violent ierking'twitching and trembling
Spasm provoked by slightest
toucn' CALCAREA CARB 30
spine'
joints with stiffness' o Deformed extremities' Crooked
o Rheumatism of Softening
and jerkin'g' TARENTUI.\ HISPANICA o Deficient, irregular bone development'
o Multiple sclerosis' Trembling' twitching 30
of legs' bones' CAOSTICUM 2OO
Constant movement joints in rheumatism' Joints
o Excessive deformities of
o Yawning. 'THE MIND'
and 'EPILEPSY' in the chapter enlarged, soft, Painful'
Also PIease see'CONVULSIONS' o Chronic rheumatism' Tearing
pains'
THIE BRAIN"
r,,,rbTrolrs, THE HEAD AND of the bed'
o Better warmth' especially heat
o Worse in dry weather' t(ALl i,10R 200
Reduced to
Corns Please refer'CALLOSITIES/CORNS'
above' :'",1nr:;:i?$,tr6,i11"ilil:o'.,'
do not grow'
a

SULPHUR 2OO' To follow

. Underdeveloped lnfants' Bones Calc Carb.

Cra s in egs
a grouP of muscles'
Sudden, involuntary contraction ';*ilJ or mtrscle'feels
of a muscle
tied in hard
S*J" the sufferer'The
knots.
rr"'immoUitisJs

Immediate relief can be obtained

bY holding the toes and
cramP and Pulling it towards
the uPPer Part
the bodY
cze a AND
of the foot of the leg u ndergoing AETHUSA 30
above'
For medicines Please refer'CALVES/LECS' o Of joints. ltching eruPtions' 30
following BERBERIS VULCARIS
. Of hands. Circumscribed pigmentation
I
eczematous inflammation'
ecay AND
o Ulcers discharging a glutinous
in joints of hands' Of legs'
fluid' thin and sticky' GRAPHITES 2OO

Crusty eruptions'
NAT MUR 2OO
AURUM MET 2OO o Of joints: raw, red and inflamed' PETROLEUM 2OO
crusts; bur119 ald
o Bone decaY.
-o Of hands. Thick, greenrsh
of legs' \
o Decay of bones in secondary syphilis' [.ntin, t"o."tt; Jtutrtt bleed easily' RHOS TOX 2OO
bones' with tendency to
o Caries of nasal, palatine and mastoid o Burning eczematous eruptions
is ulcerated' scale formation'
o- Fetid discharge from nose which
futur.t"a, Piinful and swollen' o lntense itching' Skin red' swollen' .THE
in the chaPter SKIN"
o Soreness of affected bones' A.lso Please refer
o Better in oPen air. Worse at night'

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I ows
DISTINGOISHINC SYMPTOTV1S
j Ooug pain in feet. Swollen and hot' Ball of great LEDUM 2OO

toe swollen. Ankles swollen. Soles painfut' Hard

DISTINGU IS HIN G SYIVIPTOMS I1EDICINE AND POTENCY nodes on joints of feet.
a Rheumatism of the feet. MANGANUM ACETICUM
I N F IAM IVIAT I O N / P N N I SWE LU N C 30
o Progressive paralysis of the lower parts of the body
o Rheumatic affections of elbows and knees. Writers' ARC MET 30 including legs.
cramps. Partial paralysis of forearm. o Wasdng, feeble and staggering gait' Walks stooping
o Worse touch. forward, tending to fall forward'
o Pain and stiffness in bones of feet and fingers' RUTA 2OO
o Tennis elbow. Sprain. lnjury. ARNICA 2OO
o Soreness, suppuration in instep and soles' SILICEA 2OO
o Siltches in elbow-joinL PHOSPHORUS 2OO
o Arms and knees numb. Can scarcely hold anything NUMBNESSICRAWLING
with hands. COCCULUS 2OO
o Soles of feet go to sleep when sitting'
/YSMBIYESS o Numbness and tingling in lower extremities and NAT MUR 2OO
o Numbness around elbows. PULSATILI-\ 30 fingers. ln knees, legs and feet.

SWEAT
BUTYRIC ACID 30
ilepsy o Profuse, offensive sweat.
o Feet cold, damp, Sour foot sweat. CALC CARB 30

For medicines please refer 'CONVULSIONS' above as well as in tle

chapter'THE MIND, EMOTIONS'etc.
in ers MED ICINE AND POTENCY
eet DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S

F/SSORES IERUPTIONS
DISTING(IIS HING SYMPTOIV1S MEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY PETROLEUM 30
o Tips of fingers rough, cracked, fissured every winter
a Eruptions around fingers. PSORINUM 2OO
BURNING/ITCHING
o Feet and soles burning, itching. CALC SULPH 30
I N F IAM M AT I O N I P N N I SW E LLI N G
o Burning in soles and hands at night. SULPHUR 2OO
o Arthritic pain. ANTIM CRUD 2OO
I N F IAM M AT I O N / P AI N I SWE LLI N G o Couty swelling of joints of fingers' CALC FLOUR 30
o Swelling with stiffness. APIS 2OO o Fingers swollen, insensible. ln chronic rheumatism. CARBO SULPH 30
. Painful swelling. Joints red, swollen, hot. BRYONIA 2OO o Traumatic neuralgia. Crushed fingers, especially tiPs, I-TYPERICUM 2OO
o Worse on Nerve pain. Neuralgia of fingers, toes, nails.
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o Promotes repair, reunion of broken bones. CALC PHOS 30

NUMBIYESS
o Fingers blue and numb, lcy cold, ACONITE 30 o To be continued for a long time, tlll recovery is
complete.
a Dropsy in hand with numb fingers. APIS 2OO RUTA 2OO
o Follows Arnica to give relief from pain when
o lcy coldness of tips of fingers. CHELIDONIUM 30 is a result of a sPrain.
o Liver sluggish.
o Tingling, burning and numbness. Creat nerve
remedy.
Also please refer'ACROPARAESTHESIA'above
FIfPERICUM 2OO
a ree
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

PARALYSis a Diabetic gangrene. ARSENIC ALB 2OO

ot
o Sensory and motor paralysis of fingers. Cannot hold PHOSPHORUS 2OO
anything in hand. Paralysis ascending from toes
upwards.
o Paralysis of the arms and fingers in chronic RHUS TOX 2OO
the
rheumaUsm. Tlngllng sensaUon ln hands and An excese of uric acid salts collects in various organs. bec.ause
flngers on grcsping anythlng. chemlcal laboratory ln the body is not functlonlng properly' Thle causeE
e'ars, the elbowi, tni harias,ine knees, the
feet
o Paralytic weakness. Drops things. Typist's paralysis. STANNU/V\ 30 i"il;;;i;.unJ iuin i;-th;
Fingers jerk when holding pen. and the tendons. l'

The pain is sudden, acute and is accompanied by swelling and

redness'

it Please refer'CONVULSIONS' above.

Big toe-joints are affected more than other parts of the body'
For medicines please refer'ARTHRITIS-GOUT' above'

ract re a I

A bone cracks because of an injury or on account of bone fatigue, etc. DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOIV1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
An orthopaedic surgeon should be consulted without delay. The following
medicines would however relieve pain and greatly help in early healing. B(/RNING
o Hot and sweating. Burning at night. SULPHUR 2OO
DISTINGUISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY

a First medicine in injury resulting in a bone fracture, ARNICA 1OOO CRAMPS

a Cramps in hands and fingers. AMBRA GRISEA 30
o Repeat every day till pain and swelling subside.
o In acute cases more than one dose a day can be o Writers' cramPs, Cramps of fingers of sitarists' tvt\G PHOS 200
given. violinists, pianists.
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DISTINGUISH ING SYIT1PTOMS
I N F IAM MAT I O N / PAI N I SWE LLI N G o Soreness of heels with weakness. KALI BI 2OO
.Rheumatic pain. Cout. Hard nodds on joints.of LEDUM 2OO o Pain in bones worse on exposure.
hands, feet. Starting in fee! going upwlrds.
Also please see 'CALCANEAL SPUR' above.
o Worse at night.
a With sUffness of hands and wrists.
/YOMAIYESS
a lcy coldness of hands and feet. Insenslbiliv.
RUTA 2OO

ACONITE NAP 30
is
Numbness and tlngllng. Shootlng paln.
o Numbness of hands and tips of fingers with dropsy.
APIS 2OO CRAMPS
a Pins and needles in hands and wrists. . COLOCYNTHIS 2OO
Finger-tips COLCHICUM 30 Crampiike pain in hips. Sciatica pain, left side.
numb. Drawing, tearing pain.
a ln chronic rheumatism. paralysis of the o Better from pressure and heat.
arm leading RHUS TOX 2OO
to numbness in hands on grasping. .
PARALYS$ ACTTAI,IS I N F IAM M AT I O N I P N N I SW E LLI N G
a Constant nodding oi th" t o Hipioint and thigh feel lame, especially after lying ACONITE NAP 30 1
, Sometimes of other AURUM SULPH 30
ilmDs. "ua. down.
o lnvoluntary shaking of hands; ceaseless; o Pain as if the hip is broken, as if pelvis was falling AESCULUS 30
also of MAG PHOS 2OO
other limbs. apart.
o Fing.er-tips stiff and nymb. Relieved by
hot
aPPrication. o Pain worse on mgvement. Painful on pressure. BRYONIA 2OO
o Neuralgic pain of hands and fingers. o Rheumatic pain in hips and thighs; worse right side. CHELIDONIUM 30
RED
o HiP-joint painful as if sprained. PULSATILLA 30
a Bright red eminence on both hands.
ACONITE NAP 30 o Violent pain in left hip. STRAMONIUM 30
WEAKNESS
a Onsteadiness of muscles of hands und
for"urm. CAUSTICUM 2OO

eels
SYMPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o se ai 's nee
PAIN Excessive kneeling whether of the housewife or of any other person
o lntolerable pain, as if pinched by too narrow
a shoe; CHELIDONIUM 30 causes painful inflammation in the knee.
worse, right. For medicines please refer'KNEES' below,
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n ro ng oenail
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS

. Chronic rheumatic inflammation of the knee-joint.

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

LEDUM 2OO
Gout. Hard nodes on joints.
Nail of the big toe grows inwards in the front. The condition can be
caused by shoes which are too tight or by wrong clipping of nails. o lnflammation with pus. Chronic cases. SILICEA 2OO
pl
a Housemaid's knee. Shooting pain. lnflammatory " STICTA 30 il
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY rheumatism,
I

o Abscess on account of ingrowing toenail. Shooting o Neighbouring muscles red, swollen and hot.
HEPAR SULPH 2OO I

pain even on slight pressure. a Pain due to contraction of tendons in bends of knees' TELLURIUM 30 I

o Specific for ingrowing toenails. Suppuration. SILICEA 2OO /YOMBIYESS

Chronic cases which do not heal easily. h
o Knees cold. Cramps in calves. I
CALC CARB 30
o Cold from knees down. Limbs go to sleep. CARBO VEG 2OO
o Numbness and tingling in knees, feet, legs. NAT"MUR 2OO
nees SIIFFNESS
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOTVlS o Stiff and painful knee. Movement increases pain. BRYONIA 2OO
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Crackling and tension. Stiffness in the hollow of CAUSTICUM 2OO
I N F IAM MAT I O N I PN N I SWE LLI N G knee.
. Pain in knees. Weakness. Stiffness. Crackling in all ANACUSTURA VERA 30 o Knees stiff. Scalding sensation in knees. PETROLEUM 30
joints.
Please also refer'CARTII-{GE DAiVIAGED' above,
o Rheumatic and paralytic complaints, Walking
painful. Knee hurts,
o Synovitis, Swelling in knees, stinging pain, Shiny
knees,
o Paln and swelllng in knees with urinary,problems,
APIS 2OO
-l
e raps
Please refer'CRA/VIPS-LEGS' and 'above.
BENZOIC ACID 30
. Stiff and painful with swollen feet. Joints swollen,
red and hot. Rheumatic inhammation.
o Worse on movement,
BRYONIA 2OO
es ,I
Please see 'CALVES/LECS' above.

o Chronic synovitis. lnflammation of knee-joint.

o Worse on motion.
o Sharp pain ip knees, ankles, calves, soles.
CALC FLOUR 30

CANNABIS INDICA'30
asteia ra s
o Inflammatory swelling of knees. Cracl<ing on A chronic condition in which the muscles all over the body tire very soon v
COCCULUS 2OO
motion. with activity. It is a rare problem. The jaw and the throat muscles tire so that )

o Left knee-joint painful. the sufferer finds it difficult to take a meal. The vision deteriorates as the daY
coLocYNTHlS 200 advances. The lips retract and cause an involuntary smile. In the worst of
. Rheumatic pain in right knee. JACARANDA 30 cases the muscles gcntrolling breathing are paralysed.

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This condition requires immediate medical attention and may require
hospitalization.
steo yeli
o To atart the trcatment with. CAUST]CUM lM. One A bacterlal infectron of the bone. causes acute parn, swelring, high fever
f,'
o Abnormal exhausUon of muscles. dose every 4th day. withshivering.Usuallyaff ectcfriiaren-oi-tl-e-nagers.
Continue for a long time
o Weakness of muscles with anaemia. Worse after SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
FERRUM MET 30
any active effort.' o High fever with cold sweat and iry coldness of
face. ACONITE I'{,AP 30
o Weakness from mere speaking or walking, though Cold waves pass through body. l.iumbness.
i) looking strong. o Mental anguish, restlessness. Baseless fear.
o Pallor of skin, mucous membranes, face, alternating o Shooting pain in extremities.
with flushes. Face fiery red and flushed from least
pain, emotion or exertion. o Acute, sudden and violent invasion.

o Cold extremities; oversensitivity. o Chilly if uncovered or touched.

o Pain in hip-joint, tibia, soles and heel. . Ahi icy cold. No thirsL BELIIDONNA
- 2OO
o Sho ints swollen, ,"d, ,ilining l.
with
ails a Joints red, swollen, painful. Stitching, tearing pain.
o Fever with full, hard pulse.
BRYONIA 2OO

(
o Chlll wlth external coldness.
I BRITTLEISPUTTING o Worse on motlon, warmth, touch.
o Fever with chill. Heat. Violent thirst.
t c Fingernails grow in splits.Iike wafts.
o Toe-nails brittle.
ANTIM CRUD 2OO
o Arms and legs weak. pain in back.
NAT MUR 2OO

o Crippled nails with white spots. o ln chronic osteomyelitis. Discharges frequent

SILICEA 2OO from SILICEA 2OO
abscesses between the skin and ile bone.
a Brittle, crumbling, distorted. THUA 2OO
o Broken bone pieces in the pus. Retarded healing.
I N F IAM MAT I O N / PAI N / SWELLI N G
(
o Neuralgia in finger-nails. t BERBERIS VTILCARIS 30
. Pus with shooting pain. HEP SULPH 2OO
o Inflammatioh around root of nail.
a Septic condition. Pus formed. Painful.
NAT SULPH 30
SIUCEA 2OO
ai
THICK, MISSHAPEN Please refe r'ACHES/PAINS' etc. above and'lNFl-ArvlMATloN/pAJ
o N/
SWELLING' under various parts of the body in this chapter.
o Finger and toenails thick, and out of shape. GRAPHITES 2OO
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o Restlessness at night.
DISNNGOISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY o Worse right side.
CRAMPS o Of lower extremities, spreading upwards. Severe CONIUM 2OO
pain in coccyx.
o Cramps in palms. CUP MET 2OO
o Paralysis of oesophagus. Food goes down some
HEAT distance, then stops.
t Hot and perspiring NAT MUR 2OO o Right-sided paralysis. CROTALUS 2OO
e Burning. SANCUINARIA 30 o Paralysis of the left side of the body, later extending LACHESIS 2OO
to right side. Very effective remedy.
NODULES o Paralysis agitans. Ceaseless, involuntary ierking of MAC PHOS 2OO I

o Formed ln the palms on account of holding tools RUTA 2OO hands, of limbs, of knees.
continuously. Thickening skin. o Finger-tips stiff and numb. Cramps of fingers.
.1
WARTS o Cramps in calves.
o Warts on palms of hands. ANACARDIUM 2OO o Ascending sensory and motog paralysis from ends PHOSPHORUS 2OO
of fingers or of toes. Creat difficulty in holding
anything in hand. Numbness in arms and hands.

ara sis o Stitching pain in shoulder-joint and elbow.

o lnfantile. Caused by exposure to damp cold; by RHOS TOX 2OO
exposure of a perspiring body to damp cold:'
Aco ndition caused by loss of muscular control on account of some
to the brain. The patient is unable to contract and move the o Paralysis. Weak spine. Spinal cord anaemia. Chorea. STRYCHNIA PHOS 30
muscles in the normal fashion. o Better rest and in open air.
o Worse motion.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOTY1S IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY

i son's isedse/
a Paralysis o[ lower limbs with atrophy. ARSENIC ALB 2OO

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o All-prevailing debility. Restlessness. Burning pain
ar
sis ita s
Paralysis agitans. Constant nodding of head. AURUM SULPH 30
o Paralysis of the lower extremities.
o Paralysis of knees. Congestion of nerve centres.
CANNABIS INDICA 30
CARBO SULPH 30
ar a
Gradually-appearing paralysis. CAUSTICUM 2OO The patient develops tremors in arms, hands and legs. He experiences a
paralysis of vocal cords with loss of voice. weakEning of facial muscles and lack of facial expressions. His stare is
of muscles of eyelids, of face, in the
Paralysis vacant, his mouth open. His hands tremble involuntarily. His head nods
oesophagus, of tongue, of bladder, of extremities' rhythmically. lt is a chronic, neryous and progressive disease.
o Deformities of joints. For medicines please refer 'I-IANDS' and 'PARALYSIS' above.
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aro c ia ciatica
An inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail of a finger or toe.
There is throbbing pain; the skin is swollen and red and there is pus An abnormal pressure on a part of the, sciatic nerve may cause trouble
formation. in the back and in the limbs. The pain can be excruciating. The sciatic
nerve has its roots in the lower back. From there it runs down the legs. The
I

I
pain is sudden. At times it sets in gradually.
i
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Skin red and swollen. Painful. BELLADONNA 2OO DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTEN
o Pus formed. Shooting pain. HEPAR SULPH 2OO a With sensation of ice water poured along the course ACONITE NAP 30
o The nail suppurates, loosens and comqs off. of nerves, with crEwling sensation.
o Inflammation around root of nails. NATRUM SULPH 2OO o Baseless fear. Shotk. Anguish.
o Chronic cases. Difficult healing. SILICEA 2OO .lntermittent pain. Violent, burning, tearing pain in ARS ALB 2OO
left hip, running to thighs. Restlessness. Prostratlon.
" lcY
o Beher warm application.

eriostitis a Wlth flylng palns returnlng

o With facial neuralgia.
regularly. *.",'-
CANNO SULF 30

An inflammation of the thin layer of the tissue surrounding a'bone. . Left-sided, with numbness. Progressive loss of CAUSTICUM 2OO
muscular strength.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Restlessness at night.
o Inflammation. Pain. Caused by anything. APIS 2OO o Better by warmth, by heat of the bed.
o When i6flammation is caused by an injury. ARNICA 2OO o Pain which just cannot,be withstood. "Cod, give me CHAMOMILLA 2OO
o Pain, stiffness, swelling and cracking of any joint. KALI BI 2OO death. I cannot bear it". Such is the cry of the
Pain shifts from place to place. patient.
o Dropsical swelling of feet and legs. Limbs lveak. MERC SOL 2OO o Cramp-like pain in hips. In knee-joint. COLOCYNTHIS 2OO
Cold, clammy sweat on legs at night.
o Better from pressure and heat.
o Worse gentle touch.

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o First remedy r,.
atis o A very important medicine for sciatica.
o Right side. Pain shoots down the thigh.
o Cramps in fingers and toes.
DIOSCOREA 30
'he extremities or of the back, characterised by pain and
O Acute. o Better when perfectly sUll.
O Chronic. :t I
DITIS RHEUMATOID' o Worse at night, lying down.

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o Left-sided, Tearing pain in tibia.

o Wandering rheumatic pain in joints.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

KALI BI 2OO olers

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS AND POTENCY
o Better motion.
o Worse hot weatier. I N F IAM MAT I ON I PN N I SWELLI N G
I o Right-sided. Legs feel numb and stiff. Cramps in t-\C CANINUM 30
a Rheumatic pain between shoulders. CAMPHOR 3b,
o Pain across shoulder and spine. Must stoop. Cannot CANNABIS INbICN:O
pain in extremities, in the back. walk erect.
o Constant pain under right shoulder-bone. Casei of CHELIDONIUM 30
one morning, next evening and so on.
liver disorder.
l.
on ile RHUS TOX 2OO, o lcy coldness of tips of fingers.
a 1OOO,
on 10,000 o Pain in arms, shoulders, hands, tips of fingers.
movement.
o Throbbing pain in right shoulder, Rheumatism LEDUM 2OO
Worse in bed, at night or resUng. beginning in the feet, going up. Gouty pain in joints.
going deep lnto nerves RUTA 2OO o Worse on motion.
'orse cold, lying down. o Stitching pain in joints. Ascending sensory and PHOSPHORUS 2OO
motor paralysis from ends of fingers and toes.
.\, oedema of ankles. Chronic spasms of ankle- STRONTIA 30
\Pain in o Shooting pain in the right shoulder. PHYTOI-{CCA 30
loints.
J immersing in hot water.
o Right-sided neuritis. Rheumatic pains. SANCUINARIA 30
movement. /YOMBIYESS
electric flashes. Cramps in extremities with VERATRUM ALB 2OO o Coldness, numbness, tingling.
and purging. Cramps in calves. CAMPHOR 30
Prostration. STOOP
lg pain in both thighs with pain in upper
. Stoop-shouldered. SULPHOR 2OO
VISCUM ALB 30 '
lties, shoulders and elbow,
lof heat rises from feet to the head. The
a lems to be on fire.
winter, cold weather, in bed, on
I
ino tis , tIS stare is
-;l'His head nods
Inflammation of the knee or ankle gressive disease.
A
Ifr' iZUfe ptease refer'CONVULSTONS' above. For medicines refer 'PARALYSIS' above.
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oles o Swelling. lnflammation.

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS o Alternate with Ruta 200.

MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Ruta should follow Arnica in sprains, to complete RUTA 2OO
BARNING
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o At night. Wants to put feet.out of bed to obtain CHAMOMILLA 2OO
the cure.
o For injuries to cartilages, tendons, periosteum,
comfort. joints, Ruta is specific.
a At night. ln soles and hands. SULPHUR 2OO o For old neuralgias with stinging, tearing, burning
o Worse in the warmth of the bed. pain. Facial pain. Neuralgia about the eye.
I
o For painful wrl\t due to overusi of arm in writlng.
t coRrys '

o Corns and callositles form on pressure. Soles

excessively tender,
Please also see'CALLOSITIES/CORNS' above.
ANTIM CRUD 2OO
td er
DISTINGOISHING SYMPToIYIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
I N F IAIVI M AT I O N I,PN N / SW E LLI N G o Locomotor Ataxia. CONIUM 2OO
a Soles sore from footsweal BARYTA CARB 2OO o Cait without coordination.
a Stitching pain in soles. Pain in heels. BORAX 2OO Please see'ATAXI,,A LOCOMOTOR' above.
o Rheumatic pain. Chronic cases. Hard nodes formed LEDOM 2OO
in the joints of the feet. Can hardly step on soles.

I
o Gouty pain.
o Pain worse at night, in the heat of the bed.
trai
t Heavy lifting or severe muscular exercise may cause an injury to the
muscles and the tendons. There is swelling and pain.
a
rat DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o First medicine for an injury, acute or chronic.
MEDICINE AND

ARNTCA 200, 1000

An injury to a ligament without fracture of bone or dislocation of joint, o Bruised, sore feeling all over.
which causes acute, rapid swelling and inflammatidh. The pain is worse on o To be alternated with Rhus Tox for strains.
movement.
a Specific for strains of tendons and muscles from RHUS TOX 2OO
heavy lifting or severe muscular exercise or from
DISTINGO IS HING SYIYIPTOIYIS I{EDICINE AND POTENCY
wrong posture in lifting.
. First remedy in 6ny injury ARNTCA 200, 1000 o Extreme restlessness. The patient cannot keep still.
o Acute. o Pain all over in muscles.
o Chronic. o Temporary relief on movement.
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SULPHUR 2OO I N F IATVT MATI O N I PN N / SWE ILI N C

o Sweatlng ln armplts. Smelllng llke garlic'
o Throbbing pain in tiP of thumb. BORAX 200

en o c illes ic Twitching of a muscle

Thetendonwhichattachesthecalfmuscleofthelegtothe.backofthe DISTINGUISHING SYT4PTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY

t*o, tn" sufferer cannot stand on tip-toe. At the back of the ACONITE 30
""r.r"'r""prln pain' o Acute, sudden, violent twitching. May be a re-sult of
ankle theie is sudden and excruciating
exposure to dry cold air or of an infection' Or due
ordinarilythelowerleghastobeputinplasterforabouttwomonths. to shock, nervous excitement, fear etc'
Medically advised shoes have to be w' rn' o Remedy par excellence for twitching' AGARICUS 2OO
IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY o Jerking, twitching, trembling.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
CIMICIFUGA 2OO o Twitching during sleeP.
o Tendo achilles stiff. Pain,like electric shocks'
o Tendo achilles swollen and painful' KALI BICHROMICUM 2OO
o Tearing, tender pain in tendons' Temporary relief RHUS TOX 2OO
from motion.
cold and fresh air'
es
- , o The patient does not tolerate DISTINGUISHING SYTV1PTOIV1S. AND POTENCY
o Aching Pain in tendo achilles RUTA 2OO
ECZEMA
o Of toes and fingers. Loss of nails' BORAX 30

is SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

I N F IAMMAT I ON I PN N I SWELLI NA
o Toes, ankles, fingers swollen. Rheumatic swelling'
o Tearing pain in great toe. Rheumatic pain with
ACTEA SPICATA 30
BENZOIC ACID 30
urinary disturbance.
!,)
I NF IAM M AT I O N I P N N I SWELLI N G a lnflammation of the ball of a toe. Eczema of toes BORAX 200
PLUMBUM MET 30 -'and fingers.
o In sPasmodic pain in muscles of thighs' t
PULSATILI-\ 30 o Inflammation of great toe. Chronic gouty sPasms' COLCHICUM 30
o lntense. Shifting pain in thi and legs'
RHUS TOX 2OO Cout in heel.
o Tearing down pain with or out dysentery
ELATRIUM 30
o Couty pain in great toe. Arthritic nodules'
o Temporary relief on modon'

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o Gouty pain in big toe with inflammation. Pain in GNAPHALIUM 30 o The capillaries are spongy and enlarged. MILLEFOLIUM 2OO
calves, in feel lntense pain along pciatic nerve. o Congested vgins break easily. Wounds bleed much
Numbness alternating with Pain. and easily.
o Pain in toenails as if grown into flesh. TEUCRTUM 30 o Painful varicose veins during pregnancy.
o Ulcerating veins on legs.

lcers a lt is a preventive as well as a cure. The best

medicine for varicose veins.
J

DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AI]D POTENCY o Varicose veins in legs, about testicles, of bluish
colour, with soreness and stinging pain.
/
F a Ulceration of extremities. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Passive haemorrhage.
oa
ncose el s a Veins ulcerate, rupture and bleed. Varicose veins of
the extremities.
o Sulphur should be given once a day in addition to
Swollen and twisted veins on the surface of the legs. There is dull aching whatever other medicine is selected.
pain in the legs afteq standing. Leg cramPs at night. AIso please refer under 'THE FE/v1ALE CENITAL SYSTEM

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIITS MEDICINE AIID

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o Chronic cases. CALC FLOUR 30
o Cases of old persons.
o ln women who have given birttr to many children,
o Varlcose velns of lower extremlties.
o Varicosi$ with offensfue, excoriating discharge. CARBO VEG 2OO
itlo
Excoriation, superficial, irregular ln outline. An infection of the soft pad of the finger-tip'or the thumb.
o Varicose veins of genitals with blueness and
burning. Bluish tumours. SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o diuggish inflammation, tending to suppuration or o Whitlow with shooting pain. Nail suppurates, loosens HEPAR SULPH 2OO
gangrene. and comes off.
o Veing enlarged. Parts sore. Varicose veins during l-llVvlAIvlELlS 200 o Whitlow caused by needle puncture. LEDUM 2OO
pregnancy. Stinging, pricking pain. Mother tincture for local o Renders surgery unnecessary. Hastens suppuration MYRISTICA 2OO
ciSwollen piles, buming and bleeding. application.
and aborts pus.
o Swelling and enlargement of veins, particularly of LYCOPODIU/VI2OO o An incomparable remedy in sepsis and abscess.
right leg.
o Old chronic cases. Pus oozes intermittently. SILICEA 2OO
o Of genital organs, of labia during pregnancy.
o When healing stops halfivay with another medicine.
o Often in cases of sluggish liver.
 Does man differ from tlrc other
animals? Only in posture. The rest
are bent, but he is a wild beast who
walks upright.
Philemon

rist r
DISTINGUISHING SYIYIPTOMS AND

CRAMPS
o Cramps in muscles of forearm' Loss of power of CELSEMIUM 2OO
muscular control. Excessive trembling and
weakness of limbs.

IN F IAM M AT I ON I PN N I SW E LLI N G
o Pain in wrists, arms, shoulders and ankles. ABROTANUM 30
o Pricking and coldness in fingers and feet,
o Violent pain in wrist. Sprained sensation. Paralysis of HIPPOMANES 30
wrist.
o Aching in arms and wrist. Pain deep in bones. EUPATORIUM PERF 2OO
Acute.
o Chronic cases.

o Neuritis of the right arm in cases of writers. The MERC I.F 30

arm is very painful when writing, from passive (protoiode of Mercury)
motlon, from rubbing, from pressure, from both
heat and cold,
o Better from walklng ln the open air,
o Painful as if sprained. Stiffness in the wrist and in PHYTOIICCA 30 a
right arm. Stiffness with inability to raise arm.
o Shooting pain in the right shoulder. '
o Rheumatic pain like electric shocks.

SI/FFNESS
o Wrists and hands, stiff, sore; aching pain. Sprained. RUTA 2OO
o Pain due to overuse of arm in writing.

TAMOUR
o Encysted tumours on the back of the wrist. CALC FLOUR 30

WEAKNESS
o Automatic motion of one arm and leg. HELLBORUS 30
o Wrist drop. PLUMBUM MET 30

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2
2c

2b
.^, Uy
hair
and large,problems which affect the skin,
or nails do not threaten life. But, as
2a
are very important for human beings,
:l?"il-uTur
srcn drscoloration or disfiguration for any
3 reason
:r.eates.1
psychological problem. The skin can be
1. Epidermis 2e rntected by herpes and warts. lt can
also be
2. Dermis infected by bacteria and fungus. ttchinjof
the skin
a. Hair roots is quite a nuisance. Burning-and scataino
of the
b. Sweat glands skin can be very painful. E&ema o"n"iuiru
c. Sebaceous glands becomes chronic and causes extrJme
d. Nerve endings inconvenience. Skin cancer is a serious problem.
e. Blood vessels
Balding is a problem.of the skin. lt generally
3. Fat and subcutaneous tissue Layers of The Skin runs in families. Not much can be don""io
grow
I
hair on bald heads.
The skin is what gives us our outer shaDe
while the skeleton givls the i"il; f*;. Wiilou, . Most parts of the skin have sweat glands, the
palm of the hand and the sole of the f5oi
Abscess of the skin is painful and can lead
boils and carbuncles. With homoe"pitni" '
to
the strong and flexible covering of the skin having
the maximum. medicines, this can be looked after convenienUy.
surroundlng the body, it would be dlfficult to
p.1gtec.t varlous organs of the body from
damage w
produclng sweat . Acute urticaria wlth swelling of the tongue or
the,throat can be an emergency, as can
elther by injury or by tnfecUon. too hot, produce a be scalds
w orltJill' t ano Durns.
n fe cti o n a n d ke e p s tt, N r -, u rr*x
I
?l ot A cut or a bruise triggers off immediately
proot against water. ", repair mechanism in the body. ffre capittiiies
a
at
the site expand and mort blood flows
_ .When it gets too hot our skin takes on a
flushed appearance. This is because the small area. The colour of the skin turns red.
i"l" tf,.
blood vessels in the skin are expanaint in
X"uii,
produced. There is swelling of the wounJ"a
lose heat. A constriction takes jru.u in-"oiJ
order to ti.rr"
The skin is not uniformly thick over various f blood serum leaking into
weather so that heat can be conserved. W; gather forces to fight any
parts of.the body. It is thickest on the
soles of the look pale. this cleansing process is
teet a-nd palms of the hands. It is thinnest on
the The human skin is covered by hair all over. of new skin starts almost
eyelids.
The maximum concentration is on tnu ,.utp,
The skn is a great receptor and under the arms and in the pubic ,egion.
---' arise, hearing or the darnlrs::T[,1"1t:li't" u rurt
communicator. The skin is sensitive to touch, Fingernails and toenails are also pr6aucea Process.
from
pressure, heat, cold and pain. These sensations under the skin.
to th'e brain by the skin through
, .Protect your skin as well as you can. The best
devjlg is a clean, comfortable b;th aile;si';nce
..
The skin is being renewed all the time. The
nerve The concentration of these nerve and if possible more than once a day.
ceus produced at the base of the epidermis One does
ln of the skin. The travel not have to use too much of soap, Wat.i ut"ne
to the surface in about two months is
and the concentrauon. "'
palms of the hands and soles of tfre"r"uoi-in :noysh. for keeping the skjn unJ-n"oitiy
felil- most of the time. "t"ui.,
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Leprosy
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Numbness""
298
Odour
298
298
298
298
285 298
Boil
Brown Spots. """"""" "' 285 298
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Bruise........,....
Burning sensation """"" 286 299

Burns/Blisters/Scalds."""""' " """"""" 286 299

Carbuncles.... """""""""' 281 299
Cellulitis........,. """""""""" 287 299
287 299
Chilblains.......
300
300
300
292 Shrivelled
288 Fissures..,...,. " 300
292 Sunburn,.......' I
289 Foreign Bodies...'.'....,.' a 300
292 Sweating
289 Frostbite.........
300
2,92 Swelling/DroPsY/Oedema.'.'
289 Cangrene......'
301
294 Tumour.....,,,..
290 Glandular lnfl ammation. 301
Ulcer
290 Herpes Simplex.......... """"""""""':"""" 294 302
294
290 Impetigo......... 302
294
290 Infl ammatiorVGlandular/ lnfl ammation/Nodules"""' 302 l

skin."" """""""""' 295 l

291 Inflammation of the 303

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291 Intertrigo '.."'.. l

Erysipelas
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o Hastens pus formation and cuts its duration.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
MYRISTICA 2OO
An abscess is a collection of pus under the skin. o Very powerful. Coes beyond Hepar Sulph and
when an abscess starts around a hair foilicre, Silicea.
it is known as a boir. o Does away with the need foir surgery.
A carbuncle is a collection of boils.
a Chronic cases. Abscess. Boils. Old fistulous ulcers. SILICEA 2OO
An abscess is caused by bacterial infection.
o Pimples, pustules, moist eruptions.
There is swelling in the infected area with
I severe pain most of the time.
At first the abscess is rocarised. Later the pus may o Deep-rooted abscess. Suppurating cavities.
spread into the blood- o Deep-seated pus, in tendons, ligaments.
stream and cause fever.
o Coes deeper than Hepar Sulph.
DISTING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY o Most severe abscess. Pain and inflammation
o Prevents pus formation in
TARENTULA CUBENSIS
injuries. ARNICA 2OO predominate. Tissues put on blue colour. 200
o Abscess in deep muscles o Burning, intense pain.
like those in neck or CALC CARB 30
thighs.
o Carbuncles with burning, stinging pain.
a Wth callous, hard edge.s. Of purple hue.
CALC FLOUR 30
o Pus,dlscharg.e from cuB, wounds,
bruices whlch do CALC SULPH 30
not heal easlly.
r o Yellow, thlck and lumpy pus.
a Sepsis after surgery.
o Any little inflammatlon
CARBO VEG 2OO
ce Iaris
becomes purple.
ondition in which a sebaceous gland which is
o First remedy for an abscess
with piercing pain, HEPAR SULPH 2OO gets blocked. The problem occurs generally in
anyuhere.
comes infected and pus builds behind the
o Suppuration with prickly pain
and easy bleeding.
o Tendency to pus formation. Acne occurs in the shape of small red pimples and black-heads on the
Every little injury
suPPurates. face, neck, shoulders, chest and back.
o Aborts pus formation ln severe acne,the inflammation in the cysts which have formed
o Supersensitive to touch, to becomes very painful.
cold, to pain.
oAcne in youth. Adolescents should know that acne cannot be prevented. lt can however
o Pus:filled boils. be controlled. cleanliness of the skin and sunbathing, where possible, help
the cure.
o Tendency to pus formation
anyvhere. /vtERC SOL 200 Acne pimples should not be squeezed or pinched,
o Pain less than in Hepar Sulph
cases. Sometimes elimination of fats, chocolates and dry fruit from diet helps.
o Thin, green, fetid, lerlrEurnes
sometimes Droooy
bloody pus.
Pus' Abscess
Absr So does a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables.
bril!:;;;'.:suq' r
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e
TV1EDICINE POTENCY
o A disposition to pimples at adolescence. pimples
occur on the side of nose, chin and mouth. Red
pimples.
ASTERIAS RUBENS 30
ores
o Pimples are full of pus, with shooting pain. Bed-ridden patients experience continuous pressure over the bones of
The skin HEPAR SULPH 2OO
' is unhealthy. the elbows and around the buttocks. They develop skin ulcers on this
o Better in damp weather; from warmth. account. To begin with,there is a mild redness bver a bony protrusion. Later
tenderness develops and then the skin cracks. An ulcer forms and unless it
o Worse from dry cold wind. is treated it becomes infectdd.
o Tendency to pus.fllled acne.
MERC SOL 2OO
o There are pimply eruptions and pustules on
the SULPHUR 2OO GUISHING POTENCY
face or anywhere on the skin. I4EDICINE
o The treatment can begin with one dose of Sulphur o A prophylactic. It prevents bed sores. It cures as ARNICA 2OO
200. This dose can be repeated once every week, well.
while the other selected medicine is used iegularly. o Apply locally on the bed sores. [t gives tremendous CALENDULA motheT
relief. tincture
o Chronic ulcers on account of bed sores. There is
ald ess itching and burning.
o Ulcers below cocclx, arourid sacrum.
PAEONIA 30

Please see'ALoPECIA'under'THE o When bed sores turn gangrenous, SULPHUR 2OO

MrND, EMoroNS, THE HEAD
AND THE BRAJN'. o ln all other cases of bed sores Sulphur 200 should
be given early morning once in 4 days.
o Carbuncles,boils and other infected spots in bed SULPHURIC ACID 2OO

.(
ar er's tc sores. The skin is livid, red and has itching blotches.

This rash affects dreas on the face of men where hair grows, ln
cases pus may form in the hair foilicles. The inflamed area"s
swollen.
severe
are rea and lac ea s
Plugs of fatty material formed in a pore of the skin. Hardened in course
SYMPTOMS AND POTENCY
IV1EDICINE of time.
o Moist eczema around mouth and chin. For medicines please refer 'ACNE' above.
Itching CRAPHITES 2OO
pimples.
o An excellent remedy for barber's itch and
weeping SULPHUR IOD 2OO
eczema. There is pus in the hair follicles.
o Very effective for barber's itch. The skin is
red and RHUS TOX 2OO
Ieeding
swollen with intense itching.
Please refer under the chapter,'MISCELLANEOUS'.
2U
 DISTINCUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
listers . Cyanosis caused by imperfect orygenation. There is
blueness as well as coldness. The patient is always
CARBO VEG 2OO

When skin is injured by sunburn, heat or by friction, clear fluid, which is lifeless but his'head is hot.
a part of blood, accumulates under the skin and a swelling is formed. This is o He wants fresh air and windows open.
called a blister. Do not burst it. This way you can avoid infection. o Cyanosis in persons who have been continually sick.
o An excellent medicine for a puffy, cyanotic face.
DISTIN GOIS HIN G SYIV1PTOIVIS AND POTENCY
Also please refer'COLOUR' below.
o When a blister is caused by an insect bite, Apis is APIS 2OO
the remedy.
o Crusty blisters which form in typhoid fever.
o An excellent medicine. To be taken internally. Eases
ACID PHOS 2OO
CANTHARIS 2OO
oil
pain within a short time. A raised,tender area of the skin under which pus has formed. Abscess
o Further, Cantharis mother tincture, diluted in cold around a hair follicle.
' water, one to ten, should be applied on the surface AND POTENCY
of the blisters repeatedly.
o Pairl as well as swelling subside. o Carbuncles. Succession of boils. Terrible burning. ANTHRACINUM 30
e lf pus starts formlng ln the blisters and there is HEPAR SULPH 2OO o Acne.
shooUng pain. o l,lalignant ulcers.
o Blisters which form during intermittent fevers like NATRU/V1MOR 2OO o Carbuncles with stinging pain. Burning. Swelling. APIS 2OO
malaria, typhoid.
a Malignant pustules. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
Also please refer 'BURNS, SCALDS AND BLISTERS' below.
o Ulcers with offensive discharge.
o Recurring boils on coccyx, shin bohes, auditory CALC PICRATA 30

Iue il aosis
canal.
o Chronic cases.
o Carbuncles; ulceration in ano-genital region. THUJA 2OO

This disorder can occur in anyone, particularly in children. In babies it AIso please refer'ABSCESS' above.
can be an indication of a heart problem present at birth. cenerally fingers or
lips become blue.
Blue skin indicates imperfect oxygenation and an insufficient supply of
o4fgen to the bloed.
rown pots
SYMPTOIY1S MEDICINE AND
o On abdomen, in chronlc liver troubles with LYCOPODIUM 2OO
o ln cases of palpitation of heart, difficult breathing ARSENIC ALB 2OO flatulence.
and dizziness. There is dllatation of the heart. o Brown spots on nose and arms. THUJA 2OO

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r ise DISTINGOISHING SYIITPTOIIIS

o Patient moans.
o Burning in intense degree in various parts; face, PHOSPHORUS 2OO
An injury suffered in an accident causes discoloration below the skin. mouth, lungs, stomach, small intestines, anus, uP
Blood leaks from the damaged blood vessels and leads to purple or blue the spine and the palm of the hand.
discoloration. The area is swollen.
. Burning wittr itching. SULPHUR 2OO
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Filthy persons. Unclean habits. Dry, scaly, unhealthy
o The first and foremost medicine for bruises and for ARNICA 2OO skin.
traumatic injuries. The skin turns black and blue. o Burning anylhere inside head, margins of eyes,
There is pain, swelling, with a sore, lame and in nose, on face, in- mouth, on tongue, in sore
bruised feeling. Enternally apply ice pack. Do not throaL on nipples, in stomach, in passing urine, in
massage. vagina, in recium, in piles, in hands, on palms of
o For local application to heal, to soothe. CALENDULA hands, in feet, on soles of feeL
Mother tincture. o Every little injury suPPurates.
Also please refer'BRUISES, CUTS, INJURIES' under'MISCELIJNEOUS: o Worse washing, scratchlng and at nlght.
o Chronlc cases, as agalnst fusenlc AIb ln acute

rig SYMPTOMS
esatio
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
cases,

o Tenible buming on any surface.

o Acute burning sensation in brain, in inner head, ln
throat, in lungs, in breasts, in stomach, in vagina, in
ARSENIC ALB 2OO
r sl listers/ cal s
DISTINGOISHING SYIY1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
bladder or in skin.
o With prostration and resUessness. o Best first aid. Best cure, CANTHARIS 2OO
internally.
o Aggravation at night
o Better by hot bath, by hot food. o Burns by fire, by sunlight. Painful burns' For external aPPlication
use mother tincture
o Worse by cold application. o Sunburns.
mixed in water, ten droPs
o Acute cases. o Scalds by boiling tiquids. in half a tea-cuP,
o Sensation of burning on face, mouth, throat, CANTHARIS 2OO o Blisters anywhere. repeatedly. lt gives
oesophagus, stomach. Biting heal o On soles due to walking. immediate relief' Would
I
leave no scars.
o Erysipelas of face. Large blisters.
o With urinary initation. Copious urine.
o Burriing in soles at nighL . Old burns, scalds, which do not get well. CAUSTICUM 2OO

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It is a cluster of boils, more serious than a single boil. A common site is On exposure to cold the skin maY .f,ung" its colour to reddish blue
the back of the neck. There is swelling and ulceration in severe cases'
For medicines please refer 'ABSCESS/SEPSIS' and 'BO[L' above. Chilblains usually affect toes, fingers, the back of the leg and sometimes
the buttocks. There is pain, a sensation of heat, inflammatory swelling and
itching.

ell litis DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIY1S

o Very painful chilblains.
MEDICINE AIiD
ACARICUS 2OO
lnflammatlon of the skln and subcutaneous tissues due to infection, lt o lntense ttchlng. Swelling. Red hue.
spreads rapidly. Diabetics are morq vulnerable than others. Blisters form on o Durlng wlnter.
the inflamed skin. There is redness and inflammatory swelling. o Frostbites.
Cellulitis may lead to boils and carbuncles. o Swollen veins with cold skin.

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Better moving about slowly.

oWorse in open, cold air, after food.
a lntense swelling due to insect bite ot otherwise. APIS 2OO
o Sensation of heat. Skin dark red. Most severe RHUS VEN 30
o Chemical poisoniiig. Mother tincture for local
itching.
o SUnging pain. o ltching relieved by hot water. application
o Skin red, shining and sensitive. o Apply tincture locally to obtain relief and to cure'
o Sudden puffing up. o ln severe cases. Skin ulcerates. P0s forms, TEREBINTHINA 30
o Carbuncles with stingirig pain. o Erythema. lntense itching. Pulsating pain.
o Muscles ache; are sore.
o Punctured wounds leading to cellulitis. Puffiness, LEDOM 2OO o Erythema of fingers and toes caused by frostbite.
coldness of the affected part.
o Administer first in this type of injury. Aborts further
complications. Prevents tetanus.
C loas a
. Cellulitis of the n"eck, of the pelvis, about the glands. RHUS TOX 2OO the hormones stimulate melinin, the dark
High swelling. Purple inflammation. Pitting upon mones in the contraceptive pill also cause this'
pressure. rarily. The pigmented skin covers the cheek
o Inflammation hot and painful. bones, the bridge of the nose and the area around the mouth'
o Restlessness in limbs. A perfume can also cause Chloasma
 the particular MEDICINE AND POTENEY
The conditlon disappears usr'rally after childbirth or when DISTIN GOISHING SYMPTOIY1S
pills'
perfume has been discontinued ot *ith stoPPage of contraceptive o Ulcers very sensitive to touch, burning' stinging'
easily bleedlng.
o Offenslve exhalaUon from the body'
o Purple colour of the skin. SEPIA 2OO
o Prlcklng sensaUon in affected parB'
Once a day.
o In males,herpes ulcers on the outer surface of the
PrePuce.

ol ness MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o ln women, abscess of the labia'
o Bleeding ulcers. Black pores on face'
NITRIC ACID 2OO

DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOTV1S o Cenital herpes' Soreness and burning in glans penis

CARBO VEG 2OO and under th" ptepu.e. Stinging pain' Pus'
o lnternal burning and external coldness' Vitality RANUNCULUS
lacking. o Vesicles of bluish colour, Burning,stitching pains'
touch' BULBOSUS 30
o Sensation of icy coldness in individual parts' internal CALC CARB 2OO o As eruptions dry, terrible itching' Sensitive to
as well as external. o Worse in cold air, in damP weather'
RHUS TOX 2OO
o Coldness of legs, of feet. a An excellent medicine for herpes simplex' ltching'
Also please refer'NUMBNESS' below' burning, tingling Pain. Fever'
o Chronic suppurating eruptions of the face' Blisters'

ol ores/ er es i lex Swelling'

ecurre t ol ores
ri ary Cold ores It is an acute disease. It comes on suddenly
and face. On the genitals the eruptions are
Medicines: As indicated for 'PRtlv\ARY COLD
Blisters form on the liPs
very painful.
SORES'.
primary:"19 But adults in
MosUy children upto 5 years su-ffef'from ::I=of infection
Lig',hi ulro Jace this problem because of
the medical profession
the skin around the nails. No pus forms in such cases'
Sexual intercourse can cause Prlmary genital herpes
paay is infected.
in adults if one olo r MEDICINE AND
SYMPTOMS
The symptoms include a feeling of feverishness' at times
blisters'
of the cheeks, of the gums, the ACETIC ACID 30
uteeaing ,jtcers of the lifs and the i-ns.ide o PaJe, waxen, emactated face. Swelling'
tongue,-of the vulva and vagina in girls'
o Profound anaemia.
IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY o Eyes sunken. Dark rings around eyes'
DISTI NGUISHING SYMPTOMS ARNICA 2OO
o Skin black and blue on account of injury
o Threatened suppuration HEPAR SULPH 2OO
 MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOIVIS IvIEDICINE AI.ID POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Blue. Cold as death, cold sweat. VERATRUM ALB 2OO,
. Red, shining, painful and throbbinq. BELI,ADONNA 2OO 1000
o Pale sunken face.
o Inflammation.
o lcy cold in collapse, in cholera'
a Red swelling. Erysipelas on face. BORAX 30
o Complete prostration.
. Minute red spots, full of blood, on the skin. CALC CARB 30
o Red spots. Blisters. On the face, hands, knees of VIOLA TRICOLOR 30
Eruptions.
children.
a Blue, cold. lmperfect o{ygenation. Face blue. Skin CARBO VEG 2OO o Pus discharge.
pale. Pulse intermlttenL o lmpetigo.
o Skin tums purple Mth sepsle, lnflammation or
congcetlon.
o Collapse ln cholera, ln
!42hoid.
a Yellow. Jaundiced skin. Itching. ln liver disorders. CHELIDONIUM 30
or sl
DISTINGOISHING
I
SYIY1PTOIV1S
sities
AND POTENCY
o Dry. Hor
a Pink spots on back, chest and abdomen. colcHlcu1vl30 o Corns from pressure, ANTIM CROD 2OO

o Urticaria. Sudden rash. o Callosities from pressure of shoes.

o Corns or bunions from pressing shoes. On soles. SULPHUR 2OO
. Yellow. DIGITALIS 30
o lnduraton from pressure.
o Jaundice with heart problems. Very slow pulse.
o ltching, burning.
o Liver indurated, hard. Skin yellow as gold, even
nails. (rine brown as beer. Stool colourless,
however.

o Bluish, purplish appearance. Haemorrhage below

skin where the blood coagulates.
IACHESIS 2OO
ra ice
Crab lice are a nuisance because these infdst the pubic hair and the hair
o Purple face. Purple mammae. Purple varicose veins. around the anus. usually these have to be physically picked out and killed.
o Malignant boils.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVIS IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Erysipelas.
o Lice in pubic hair, near anus STAPHYSACRIA 2OO
o Very sensitive to touch.
o lntense erythema, Red vesicles. Large blisters as MANCINELIA 30

rac sl issures
from scalds.
o Red, raised rash.." PULSATILIA 30
o Urticaria after rich food.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Red, swollen with intense itching. RHUS TOX 2OO
o Urticaria. a Fissures of palms. CALC FLOUR 30'

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o Hands fissured. Skin hard, thick and dry. Deep
cracks. ltching.
CISTUS CAN 30 anosis
o Sleeplessness due to itch. Lack of oxygen in the blood leads to fingers or liPS turning blue. This
a Cracks around mouth, in nipples, at the ends of GRAPHITES 2OO condition can occur in many diseases.
fingers, between toes, on labia, on anus. Please refer 'BLUE SKIN' above
o Burning, stitching pain in fissures.
o Skin sore, nulnb.

o Chapped, unhealthy skin. HEPAR SULPH 2OO

st
o Deep cracks on hands and feet, A lump which is full of fluid or air and which can occur on any Part of
o Ulcers with shooting, piercing pain. the body in different sizes. lt can occur near the skin or deep in an organ.
o Better in wel *arm weather. The infected cyst will be red and sore.
a Rhagades of hands and feet in cold weather and MALANDRINUM 2OO Usually benign; sometimes cancerous.
from washing.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Dry, scaly, itching skin.
o Swelling with stinging pain and red colour. Burning' APIS 2OO
o Cracks, ulceration and swelling on canthi, nose, lips, NITRIC ACID 2OO o Cyst full of air or fluid. IODUM 30
arms, or other meeting points of mucous surfaces
and skin.
o Splinter-like pain.
a Crack worse every winter. PETROLEUM 2OO
er atitis .ECZE/v1A/DERMATITIS' below.
o Skin dry, contracted, very sensitive. Rough and Please refer
leathery look.
o Skln cracked on hands and feet. SARASPARILLA 30
o Rash on exposure to fresh spring alr,
o Rhagades.
ropsy
Please refer'SWELLING/DROPSY/OEDEMA' below.
o Ends of fingers cracked. SILICEA 2OO
o Bener in dry, warm wdather.
o Worse in wet, warm weather.
a Cracked and burning nipples. SULPHUR 2OO
cze al er atitis
o Burning vagina. ltching vulva. Burning,acrid An inflammation of the skin. There are five different tyPes, viz', contact
leucorrhoea. eczema, atopic eczema, seborrhoeic eczema, discoid eczema and varicose
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then swe
weeping
Ecze of
rysipelas
the problem disappears with time and treatment. A serious bacterial infection of the sltin spread by direct contact. lt
spreads rapidly to the deeper tissues.
DISTINGUISHING SYIYIPTOIY1E I4EDICINE AND POTENCY Erysipelas begins as a red sPot
becomes'bigger ift", u few dayi till
dges
o Suppressed, chronic eczema. Skin dry, scaly, burning. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
and of a diameter of several inches.
en'
o Malignant pustules.
There is fever. The temperature goes s

o Oozing holes with offensive discharge. nausea. He vomits.

o Remarkable results observed. Without treatment this condition can cause complications which
. Of eyelids. BACILLIUM 2OO can be fatal.
o Of anus and of hands. BERBERIS VULCARIS 30 DISTINCqISHING TYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
. Of toes and fingers. BORAX 30 o ErysiPelas of the throat. APIS 2OO

o Secondary eczema about scrotum, genitals, CANTHARIS 2OO o Severe swelling. Oedema with rosy hue. Skin pits on
following excessive perspiration. Apply mother tincture Pressure.
o Acute. diluted in water, one to o Stinging pain.
five parts, locally as well o Afternoon chill, with thirst.
o Moist eczema on head, face, of the nose, mouth GRAPHITES 2OO o Better cold apPlication.
and chin. Beyond ears. On legs. On genltals. o Worse on motion and heat.
fuound anus. Offensive oozing.
o Of eyelids. Margins fissured. o Swelling with eruptions. Dry, rougfr, scaly skin' ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o On any pqrt of the body. o Restlessness.
o Oozing of stict<y, glutinuous fluid, honeyJike. o High temperature. SePtic fever.
o Worse cold, scratching.
o Facial. On forehead and cheeks. Stinging pain when LEDUM 2OO
touched. o Worse after midnight.
a On bald patches on the scalp, on face, behind ears. LYCOPODIUM 2OO BELLADONNA 2OO
o Erysipelas of face, of head.
o Eruptions on face: copper coloured. /.
o Glands of neck swollen.
. On the head. Eruptions ulcerate and form thick MEZERIUM 30 o Skn dry, swollen and hol Burns red. lnduration
scabs from unddr which pus exudes. after inflammation.
a Of face. Chronic eruptions and suppuration. RHUS TOX 2OO o High feverish state. Burning, Pungent, steaming hot
Feet icy cold. No thirst.
o Of genitals. Swelling in genitals. Scrotum becomes
thick and hard. o Worse right side.

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. Erysipelas of face. Unhealthy skin. lnflammation with BORAX 30 o Expulsion of foreign bodies from tissues. Jn chronic, SILICEA 2OO
swelling. very old cases.
o Of face, beginning on nose. CANTHARIS 2OO
o ResUessness. Burning. Large blisters. Stinging pain.
Sensitive to touch.
o Erysipelas with urinary complications.
rost ite
A prolonged exposure to severely cold conditions, particularly at high
o Clands of neck swollen with splinter pain. HEPAR SULPH 2OO altitudes,can damage the extremities of the body. The parts affected are the
o Suppuration threatened in erysipelas affecting skin. ears, the nose, the fingers and the toes. The affected area would show
o Senlle cryslpelas, Of face. paleness, blistering, It is numb, yet it is painful,
TACHESIS 2OO
o Skin blulsh-purple. Swollen. Boils, ulcers with blulsh- For medlcines please refer 'CHILBIAINS' above.
purple perlmctcr.
o Chilly in the back Feet icy cold.
o Hot flushes and hot perspiration.
o Erysipelas of the face.
agree
RHUS TOX 2OO Death of tissue followed by bacterial infection and putrefaction. lt sets in
o Large burning blisters. lnflammation extends rapidly. the fingers, the toes, the limbs and other parts of the body after their blood
The skin is purple, pits on pressure. supply has been cut off.
o Skin dark and rough, not red and smooth. lt is The affected area becomes cold and pale and after a few days turns
moist, not dry. Intense burning and itching. black. Severe pain may be experienced at the edge of the affected part.
o Pain in muscles. Temporary relief on motion.
DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a When abscess fails to yield even after the pus has SILICEA 2OO
dried. o Gangrenous inflammation. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Diabetic gangrene.
o Cangrene in internal organs. Ulcers burning like fire;
blue.black base.
SS fes prease rere;'cRAcKS/FrssuRES, above. o Senile gangrene begihning on toes.' I CARBO VEG 2OO

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o Gangrene of the margins. Blue, cold skin. lmperfect

o ies oxygenation,
o Bed sores, bleeding easily.
o Of lungs. ln old age. KREOSOTE 30
SYMPTOIV1S MEDICTNE AI'ID POTENCY
o-pry gangrene developing slowly. SECALE 30
o Expulsion of foreign bodies known or unknown HEPAR SULPH 2OO
under the skin. o Old people with shrivelled skin.
o Creates inflammation and suppuration to remove o Numbness. Burning sensation.
little foreign bodies that cannot be easily located. o Varicose ulcers.

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Please see'l
below.
N FLAMMATION/C IJN DU LAR I N FLAMMATI ON/NODU LES'
nfla ation/ o les
An injury or infection invites reaction from fhe tissues of the body in the
form of extra blood supply. This is in order to bring more white blood cells

erpes i plex Please see 'COLD SORES

for the purpose of healing. The area becomes red, hot, swollen and tender.

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

a Clandular inflammation. Painful swelling in various ANATHERUM 30 I

parts, leading to pus formation.

etigo a Glands of armpits swollen, hard and knotted. Very

palnful,
ASTERhS RUBENS 30

o Glands of neck enlarged. BACILLINUM 2OO

A skin infectlon common in young children. It is hlghly contagious. lt . Glands swollen, tender,red. Locallsed lnflammaUon. BELIIDONNA 2OO
affects the face, the hands or the knees. It is caused by different bacteria' o Red, painful and throbbing. lntense heal
Red spots appear on the skin and change into blisters. These break down
o ln carbuncles, boils.
The resultant discharge causes a yellow crust to form. This leads to the
formation of further red spots and so on. o Acute, First stage,
o Clands near lower jaw and throat, stony and hard. BROMUII 30
o Clands indurated, swollen, painful. ln neck, armpits, CARBO ANI 30
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY mammae, groln.
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o Dry, rough, scaly, papular eruptions. ARSENIC ALB 2OO o Burning, lancinating, cutting pain.
o Malignant pustules, o lnflammation of glands with induration. crslus cAN 30
o Worse cold, scratching. o Cracked skin. I

o Worse on exposure to cold air.

a Eruptions ulcerate and form thick scabs. Pus MEZEREUV130 a Rough nodules all over. Glands enlarged, indurated: KALI HYDRO 30
exudes from thereunder.
o Worse on covering,
o Better in open air.
o Splinter pain in slvollen glands, of neck, armpit, of HEPAR SULPH 2OO
o Worse in cold air, at night, on taking warm food, .-female breast, of groin.
touch and motion.
o Hard swelling; feeling of piercing sticks. Later red
o Red spots. Blisters. Pus discharge. VIOLA TRICOLOR 30 inflammation. Then suppuration and discharge.
o On the face, hands, knees of children. o Can be in bones, roots of nhils, ends of fingers.
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o Skin hot, dry, yellow and withered. Mammae
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dwindling, all other glands grow in size.

o Nodosities, especially i5r skin of breasts.
o Enlargement of thyroid, submJxillary glands, uvula,
liver, spleen, mesenteric glands.
o lnflammation with induration or hardness. Beneath MERC SOL 2OO
the tongue, in tonsils, in glands of neck, near the
ears, in armpits, mammae, in the liver, groin.
a Chronic, prolonged suppuration in glands. No NtT ACID 2OO
tendency to repair.
o Stick-piercing pain.
a Chronic inflammation with pus formation. SILICEA 2OO
o Deep.rooted abscess.
o Glandular or bony abscess.
Further medicines are indicated under the respective body parts under
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tertrigo o ltching eruptions around joints.
o ltching between folds of thighs, on walking.
AETHOSA 30

Skin surfaces which are in close contact,like those between the thighs Excoriating. Copious sweating.
and groin, develop inflammation on account of excessive moisture due to o lntolerable itching when getting warm in bed. ALUMINA 30
sweating, as well as due to friction, Besides inflammation there is a foul
smell emanating from the area of infection. o ltching in frost-bite. AGARICUS 30
o Tip of coccyx itches intolerably. BOVISTA 30
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Urticaria on excitement.
o While walking thighs excoriate. AETHUSA 30
o Copious perspiration in the folds. o lntense itching of vulva during pregnancy. CAI-ADIUM SEG 30
o ltching eruptions between the thigh ind the groin. o lntense itching of glans penis.
o Soreness in folds of skin, between thighs. CAUSTICUM 2OO . Soreness in the folds of the skin, behind ears, CAUSTICUM 2OO
o lntertrigo during dentition of children. between thighs.
o Better in damp hot weather and in bed.
o Nettle rash. DULCAMARA 2OO
o Worse in clear fine weather, in dry cold winds.
o Crusty eruptions on head.
o Rawness on neck, behind ears, in groin next to GRAPHITES 2OO o Ring-worm of scalp,
thighs.
o Worse in warmth; at night. o Pruritis always worse in wet cold weather.

Itc in I ruritis
o Chronic urticaria. Recurring urticaria. Swelling and HEPAR SULPH 2OO
itching,
o lntolerable itching; of soles, in particular. HYDROCOTYLE 30
o Suppressed itch. Small pustules over whole body NESIA SULPH 30,
This can be a symptom of a number of disorders. Heat and anxiety which itch violently. mother tincture for local
aggravate itching, So both should be avoided. The sufferer should try not
application in erysipelas.
to scratch the area affected by pruritis. Scratching may give temporiry relief I
but can cause worse problems like sores which may suppurate. . ltching of feet. MACNOLIA 30
An application of calamine lotion can give temporary relief. At the anus, o Corrosive itching on forehead, of scalp and edge of OLEANDER 30
Calendula mother tincture gives relief on application. hair.
Personal hygiene goes a long way in reducing itching. o Violent itching eruptions; bleeding, oozing.

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS o Worse by heat.

MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Terrible, allergic, reactionary urticaria. With thirst, ACONITE ALB 30, 2OO o Intense itching on exposure to cold air, on ROMEX 30
heat, fever. undressing; of lower extremities especially.
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a ltching eruptions. Voluptuous itchirp, leads to SULPHUR 2OO DISTT NGUISHING SYIY1PTOIV1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
scratching. Burning follows.
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o Burning most prominenl LYCOPODIUM 2OO
o Lice on the skin, anywhere.
i, o Excoriatlng moisture in folds like armpits, legpits. STAPHYSAGRIA 2OO
o Lice in pubic hair.
o Severe ltching, terrible burning in orifices like

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o Befter dry, warm weathEr. by touch.

o Aggravation from washing, at night. Please see 'SWELLINC' below.

ero ness
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inflammation of the nerves leads to acute loss of sensation, paralysis and pressure on a nerve in that area.
deformity. AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS fVIEDICINE
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Nurnbness and tingling, Shooting pain in the face, ACONITE NAP 30
o Dropping off of fingers and toes. ARSENIC IOD 30 in extremities.
o Glands enlarged. o Caused by fear, anguish,by sudden loss.
o Numbness. Pricking. o Unbearable pain.
o Profuse falling off in scales from the skin. Surface .lcy coldness of the body. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
beneath is raw and exudes moisture. o Numbness and a crawling feeling. CALC PHOS 30
a To be used once a week along with the other BACILLINUM 2OO C/VVIPHOR 30
o Cold, pale, blue, livid skin; yet cannot bear to be
indicated medicine.
covered.
. Dry eruptions. Scaling off of the skin. Epidermoid FIYDROCOTYLE 30 o Pain in glands under armpits, with numb feeling CONIUM 2OO
layer thickens.
down arm.
o ln lips, tongue, knees, legs, feet. With tingling. NAT MUR 2OO
ce o Extreme sensitivity to cold. Wants warm clothing
even ln summer.
PSORINUM 2OO

Small parasites that live on the skin and suck blood. There is severe o Cold as death; blue skin, cold sweat. ln collapse. ln VERATRUM ALB 2OO
itching. Scratching leads to skin infecdon. Lice are transferred by contact cholera.

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Excessive salivation.
a Hot perspiration over whole body except lower
limbs.
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o Constant offensive exudation ftom body. HEPAR SULPH 2OO o Sweating excoriation in folds like armpits, legpits. SULPHUR 2OO ; t\l

a Offensive odour in pus, in perspiration, in saliva, MERC SOL 2OO o Severe burning. t'1
urine, stool, in ulcers in the mouth, on gums, in ear ll
discharge, in nasal discharge etcetera.
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A sensation caused by the pinching of a nerve. Usually there is I

ain numbness.
For medicines please refer'NUMBNESS' above,
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Sticking, tearing pain. Unbearable. Because of pus
formation, induration in skin, ln glands or in boils.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
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in skin folds.
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o ln folds of skin, between thighs. CAUSTICUM 2OO
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and groin. I
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o lcy coldness of internal or external parts, eczematous eruptions. l

o Non-stop sweating day and night without relief. HEPAR SULPH 2OO o Better in warm, dry weather, I
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o Worse during wet rainy weather and after rain' i
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o Unhealthy skin sensitive to touch.
o Tendency to perspire excessively. Skin constanUy MERC SOL 2OO o Prickly heat in the upper parts of the body. Small, SYZYGIq'VT
moisl Oily. Sweat without relief. red pimples itch violenUy. JAMBOIJ\NUM
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sorrasts o Thick, rough, rosy swelling on the skin anywhere. APIS 2OO
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6l with silvery-white, hard and dry scales.
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fingernails, the back, the buttocks and the knees.
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DISTINGUISHING MEDICINE AND POTENCY A skin infection caused by fungus. lt is highly contagious, By and large.it
L. affects areas of the body whiih arJmoist and warm, such as the armpis, the
o Psoriasis ARSENIC BROMATOM area beneath the breast, the groin and the feet. But it can occur anyrvhere.
Mother tincture 4 drops
in water daily internally. DISTINGUISHING SYTV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
To continue as the main AP|S 200, 1000
o Ringworm accompanied by swelling, itching and
medicine for a long time.
intense burning.
a Psoriasis BORAX 30
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o Erysipelatous inflammation with swelling and tension. To be used for a long o One dose once a week. Should clear the infection BACILLIUM 2OO
period say for eight by itself. Should be tried as the first remedy.
weeks,4timesaday. o Very effective. Should be tried ne)d to Bacillium SEPIA 2OO
o Paorlasle. SULPHUR lOOO o Worse every sprlng,
One dose,every 15 days,
early morning for 6 months, o Ringworm with dry, scaly and unhealthy skin. SULPHUR 2OO
besides other medicine.
a Ringworm of the face and of othEr areas. TELLURIUM 30

s or atio o Body sweat offensive like garlic.

o Barber's rash.

When the body fights a bacterial infection, a yellowish liquid forms. It

consists of white blood cells, bacteria,dead or alive, serum, etc.
For medicines please refer 'ABSCESS' above. osacea
The skin on the face,particularly on the nose and the cheeks, becomes
red. The redness can be permanent. Blisters full of pus form on the affected
aS .A temporary eruption on the skin.
area. The patient should avoid alcohol, strong spices, exPosure to cold wind
and harsh sun.
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a Sudden violent rash. On exposure to dry cold air ACONITE NAP 30
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY Mild or severe sunburn on account of exposure of the skin to the sun.
o Acne rosacea with violet papules on nose. For medicines please see 'BURNS, BLISTERS AND SCALDS' above.
ARSENIC BROMATUM
Mother tincture. One

o Worse in the spring.

dose of 5 drops in water
daily internally. weatin (;

o Acne rosacea. Copper.coloured eruptions, A harmless condition. Unusual sweating on any part of the skin,
CARBO ANIMALIS 30
particularly palms, armpits or soles. Causes unnecessary worry.
For medicines please refer'PERSPIRATION/SWEATINC' above.
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o Supersensltlve to touch, to cold,to pain.
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o Suppurated boil, Pain as of a piercing stick. Boil An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissueg of'the body' Medically it
cannot be touched; it hurts to touch.
is known as'Oedema'.
o Skin sensitive to heat and cold. A human MERC SOL 2OO DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S MEDICINE POTENCY
thermometer.
o Pale, waxen, oedematus skin. ACETIC ACID 30
o Copious sweating, day and night. Foul odour,
o Body, especially face, hot; yet cannot uncover NUX VOMICA o Terrible, allergic, reactionary urticaria with thirst, fear ACONITE NAP 30
2OO
without feeling chilly. of death, heat. Repeat frequently.
o On exposure to dry cold air.

rivelle o Swelling as from frost-bite. Burning, redness,

itching.
AGARICUS 30
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY o Chilblains.
o Shrivelled, scaly skin. ARSENIC ALB 2OO o Swelling in urticaria. lntense itching; eczematols. ANACARDIUV12OO
o Small, circumscribed, hard, elevated lesions. Rough,
oedematous. o Swelling anyrvhere; puffing up of skin with stinging APIS 2OO
o Looks prematurely old. Paln. Most important medicine
. Skin emaciated, shrivelled, lies in folds. Dry, flabby. SARASAPARILLA 30 o Oedema with red,rosy hue.
Herpetic erupti6ns.
o lnsect bites.
o Rash on exposure to fresh air.
Q-Urticaria.
o Erysipelas.
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o Better by cold application.
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o Swelling with eruptions which are small, ARSENIC ALB 2OO o Canglia or encysted tumours at the back of the
circumscribed. I wrist.
o Solid, elevated lesions. o Tumours with piercing pain; worse at night. CONIUM 2OO
o Dry, rough, scaly skin. o Clands enlarged and hardened; stitching pain
o Restlessness. through the glands.
a Chronic urticaria on excitement. After Rhus'Tox. BOVISTA 30 o Night and morning sweat, with offensive odour and
o Swellings of stony hardness. smarting in skin.
CALC FLOOR 30
a SPongy tumours. THUJA 2OO
o Varicose ulcers. CARBO VEC 2OO
o Bleeding fungus growth.

f a Chronic and recurring urticaria.

a Erysipelas of the vesicular variety. Large, burning
blisters. Inflammation extends rapidly.Skin purple,
HEPAR SULPH 2OO
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o Clandular enlargement with tearing pain.
o Tumours.
pits on pressure. o Ceneral tendency to profuse perspiration and
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o Unbroken chilblaini. Swelling with recurring itching, TEREBINTHINA 30 o Tumours of great hardness, associated with a very PLUMB IODAT 30
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Painful. dry skin.
-kt o Erythema of the ears, fingers and toes, caused by o Lancinating pain.
mild frost-bite.
Unde dy, medicines are separately indicated for
swelli
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of that part of the body. Reference may please lcer
T or A break in the skin or in the mucous lining of the alimentary tract on
account of inflammation.There is severe biting pain and at times massive
haemorrhage.
Olcers in the mouth are very painful.
A swollen part, a non-inflammatory groMh, circumscribed, serving no
physiological function. It arises from existing tissue but grows independently DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOIVIS IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY
of such tissue.
o With offensive discharge. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Ulcers burning like hell-fire, oozing.
a Hard knots in female breast. CALCAREA FLOUR 30 o Blue-black base.
o Hard excrescehces on the skull. o On heels.
o Hard swelling on the cheek, with pain or toothache, o Diabetic gangrene in extremities.
o Indurations of stony hardness. a ln the mouth; on the tongue. BORAX 2OO
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o Wlth hard elevated edges, Surrounding skln purple CALC FLOOR 30 o With inflammation during pregnancy, IICHESIS 2OO
and swollen, o Break easily wheh congested. Easy bleeding, Durlng MILLEFOLIUM 30
o lndolent ulcers accompanying varicose veins. CALC IOD 30 pregnancy, painful. Capillaries enlarged and spongy.
o Copper-coloured, papular eruptions. a With stinging pain. Olcers surrounded by varicose PULSATILLA 30
o Very sensitive to contact; burning, stinging.Easil| veins bleed black blood which coagulates easily. " First rate remedy.
HEPAR SULPH 2OO
bleeding. o Prophylactic.
o With regular edges as if made with a punch. KALI BI 2OO o Ulcerate, rupture and bleed. In extremities. SULPHUR 2OO
o ln the mouth, on tongue, on gums, inside of

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cheeks, on tonsils, fetid, painful, full of pus.
o Severe, chronic, very painful, in the mouth. Full of NIT ACID 2OO a
Pus.
o Ulcers below coccyx caused by pressure. Bed sores. A common problem affecting about one Percent of [ruman beings' On
PAEONIA 30
account of loss of pigment white patches form on the skin. lt is neither
o (llcers, carbuncles near genitals, near anus. THUJA 2OO infectious, nor contagious. There is neither pain nor loss of sensation.
For intestinal, ulcers please refer under 'THE DIGESTIVE sysrEM'. Further Old cases are extremely difficult to cure.
entries on 'ULCERS' are available under different chapters.
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for first 2 months.
A bothersome skin problem. Tissues underlying the skin are swolren with 30; four doses every daY
intense irritation and formation of patches of pale skin surrounded by red. 2 months.
for next
Urticaria is also known as nettle lash or hives.
200; one dose per week.
For medicines pfease refer 'ITCHINC' above. Last of all,for a long time'
HYDROCOTYLE 30
ricose eins lf ARS SULPH FL. fails,
give Hydrocotyle, 4 doses
a day for a long time.
DISTINGUISHTNG SYIViPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Burning like fire at night TUBERCULINU]VI 2OO
ARSENIC ALB 2OO One dose to start the
o Chronic. treatment with; Later one
o Of legs. ln-women who have had several child- FLOURIC ACID 30 dose every month.
births.
Exposure of affected parts to sunlight for 1O to 15 minutes, once a day, half
o Varicose ulcers as well. an hour after the administratlon of medicine, accelerates recovery, if any'
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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Warts on hands. Hard, horny, very painful ANTIM CRUD 2OO

excrescences under nails and from ends of finger,
o Old warts on eyelids, eyebrows, nose. On face. CAUSTICUM 2OO
Large, jagged, easily bleeding. On tips of fingers.
o Chronlc cases.
a Large, flesh-smooth warts coming ln damp cold DULCAMARA 2OO
+ weather.
o Warts on back of hands.
. Large jagged. Bleeding readily on washing. Moist. NITRIC ACID 2OO
Oozing. Splinter pain.
a Fig warts; intolerable itching and burning. SABINA 30
Apply mother tincture
locally.
o On margins of prepuce. SEPIA 2OO
o WaU growths on skin. Moist eruptions, pimples, SILICEA 2OO
pustules, suppurating cavities.
o Warly excrescences. Fig warts. THUA 200, 1000, 10000,
100000
o Condylomata, mostly on genitals. Cauliflower warts
on vagina, cervix, anus. Warts on vulva, on pelvic
floor.

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lYor scar that whiter skin of hers than
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And smooth as monumental
alabaster.
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one. By and large, when the temperature goes uP
it indicates t\at the body is resisting factors which
cause disease. When there is infection due to
an invasion by the disease carriers, the white blood
cells surround these outsiders and send a
ich in turn activates the
ituated in the
is issued to raise the bodY
temperature and the human being begins to
shiver. Shivering being movement produces heat.
The blood vessels near the skin become narrow so
that the heat loss is less. Fat stored under the skin
breaks down and provides further heat.
It is believed that when the body temperature
rises, the defending mechanis'm can oPerate more
effectively.
As the body shivers the patient is covered with
heavy clothing, This further raises the temperature
because heat loss is restricted.
The above is true of mild fevers which do not
last beyond a few days. When the temperature
or if a child under one
e, immediate medical
Fevers lasting beYond
three days in adults also require medical
consultation, If not already obtained.
In all fevers which are not mild, the
accompanying sy,mptoms should be carefully
studied so that setious problems, if any, can be
taken care of.
ln any fever, the patient must take rest' He
should keep snug and warm, take a light diet but
drink plenty of fluids.
Medicines like aspirin should not be used
casually and frequently. In many ways aspirin is a
dangerous medicine. ln adults it irritates the
stomach and the intestines. It does reduce fever
and body pain but no more.

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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS I{EDICINE AND POTENCY Primarily a disease of childhood which produces small
o Severe aching, deep in the bones in influenza, EUPATORIUM PERF 2OO egs, the face
malaria, bronchitis.
itching' The
o Bruised feeling in back, arms, wrists, legs, calves.
o Chill comes from 7 to 9 a.m. Preceded by bone day gives
pain and vomit of bile. An application of calamine lotion to the rash three times a
kept dry
comfort to the patient. dir;;["t of tiquids' The rash should be
o Needs plles of covering, +
and clean. Do not worry.
o Body pain in influenza, Muscular goreness. GELSEMIUM 2OO a

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o Congestion and pain in the occiput.
o Chill along spine from sacrum to occiput. Sensation o A day after Variloneum. ANTIM TART 2OO
of ice being rubbed up the back, o Every four hours untit the temperature returns to
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o Muscular weakness. normal.

o Nose blocked. Sometimes flowing. o In case there is fever with dry cough. BRYONIA 2OO
o Pain in the eyes. ltching, irritation. o Movement of any kind, even coughing, talking, hurts
o Aching all over the body in influenza. RHUS TOX 2OO the patient.
o The treatment should start with Variloneum' One VATLONEUM 200
o Tormenting, dry cough before and during chill.
dose only. It cuts short the duration of chicken-pox'
o Muscular pain more prominent.
o Temporary relief on motion.

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DISTINGqISHING SYTY1PTOMS
AND POTENCY
DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Sudden congestion of the brain with high fever' ACONITE NAP 30
o Acute burning sensation; burning in the brain, in ARS ALB 2OO
stomach, in bladder; particularly in lungs. o On exposure to dry cold wind.
o Nightly aggravation. o Croup of the frightened child.
BELLADONNA 2OO
o ln malaria, typhoid; last stages of pneumonia. o Sudden, intense heat; fever'
o High feverish state. Burning, pungent, steaming heal BELLADONNA 2OO o Child's skin hoq face red; jumps in sleep as if
o No thirst with fever. going into a sPasm. Experiences conwlsions'
o Cerebral congestion.
o Frequent, violent flushes of ieat throughout the SULPHUR 2OO
entire body. o On exposure.
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o Sweat relieves fever and ache.

o Fevers inflammatory; Periodic; due to soro throat or NUX VOMICA 2OO

A sensation of cold accompanied by a convulsive shaking of the body
gastric problems or rheumatic inflammation.
DISTINGOISHING SYIY1PTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Spasms with rigor and blueness of finger-rlails
come in the morning.
o Chill at 2.00 a.m. Begins internally in the stomach CALC CARB 30, 2OO o Chilliness on being uncovered. Yet he does not
region.
allow being covered.
a lcy coldness of the whole body. Tongue cold, CA/UPHOR 2OO o Must be covered in every stage of fever.
trembling.
o Pulse small, weak. o Chilliness even in a warm room with thirstlessness. PULSATILLA 30
o Congestive chill.
o Chill with extreme coldness and sweat. VERATRUM ALB 2OO
o Periodic chill. Clear-cut stages. CHINA 2OO
o Collapse.
o Malarial.
o ln typhoid. o,Nauseai loose stool of rice'water colour
o Worse sllghtest touch. o Retching uncontrollable,
o Chill along spine in influenza. Fever with shivering. GELSEV1IUM 2OO
o Body pain.
o Creeping chilliness. MERC SOL 2OO
o Profuse perspiration without relief.
o Foul smell. Skin ever-moist. olla se
o Castric fever. DISTI NGUISHINC SYMPTOIY1S IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Periodic chill. Comes at 10.30 a.m. NAT MUR 2OO
o ln the last stages of collapse; in cholera; in yellow CARBO VEC 2OO
o Begins in extremities which become blue.
fever.
o Throbbing headache.,
o Coldness, cold sweat.
o Creat thirst for cold water. Mucous membranes dry,
o Great prostration and difficulty in breathing.
No thirst during fever.
lmperfect oxygenation of blood.
o Teeth chafter.
o Bones ache. o Collapse in cholera. VERATRUM ALB 2OO

o Rolls from side to side. o Chill with extreme coldness and cold sweats.
-o High fever. Scorching fingers.
o Severe retching and rice-water colour,copious stool.
o Malarial or any other fever. Also please see 'COLLAPSE' in the chapter 'THE MIND, EMOTIONS,
THE HEAD AND THE BRAIN'
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iarr oea DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS

o Hot, red skin, flushed face, glaring eyes, throbbing

carotids, excited mental state.
DISTINCgISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Delirium.
o Cholera with intense agony. ARS ALB 2OO o Feet icy-cold.
o In typhoid.
o No thirst with fever.
o Prostration, burning, restlessness, burning thirst.
o ResUess sleep.
o Body cold as ice.
a Wet air, exposure to. DULCAMARA 2OO
o lntractable diarrhoea in typhoid. EPILOBIUM 30
o Cholera of infants. PODOPHYLLUM 2OO
o Diarrhoea chronic; in the mornlng; during teethlng.
o Green, watery, fetid, profusc, gushlng,
ver
o Prolapse of rectum, Raised temperature of the body above normal, 98.4: F or 37o C' The
o Severe gastroenteritis. treatment has to be decided upon by a study of the accomPanylng
VERATRUM ALB 1OOO symptoms like periodiclty, chili, shivering, headache, body pain, digestive
o Uncontrollable retching. Copious, rice-water problems etc.
colour stool.
Medicines are indicated under the resPective symPtoms.
o Cold sweat. Collapse.

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DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Haemorrhage from bowels in typhoid. ALUMEN 30
o Inflammatory fever due to exposure td dry cold ACONITE NAP 30,2OO
weather.
o Cold waves pass through the body.
o ResUessness.
eza
o Agony. A viral infection involving primarily the respiratory tract. Very
bothersome.
o Fever with mental anguish, Baseless fear of death.
The symptoms include general weakness, body pain, someti.mes deep
o Heat with thirst. Skin bright-red. with thick mucus, a
-the nasal inflammation
pain in the bones, sneezing,toryza,
o Fever acute, sudden, short and high, i.ensation of coldness going up spine with high temperature and
o Worse warm room, warm covering. headache. At times, there is cough. The throat is.affecled.
a High feverish state. Burning, pungent, steaming BELTJ\DONNA 2OO
Influenza can lead to Pneumonia if not taken care of in time'
heaL The patient must take complete bed-rest and drink lots of fluids'
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DISTINCUISHING SYIVIPTOMS
tive symptoms. The primary medicines are
SEMlqM, EUPATORIUIVI PERF, RHOS TOX and o Intermittent, unyielding fever. NAT MUR 2OO
o Chronic malatial state with weakness, constipation
Aconite 30 is useful in the beglnning only. and loss of appetite.
Bryonia 200 is required when bronchitis symptoms predominate. o Chill comes at 10.30 a.m.-Extremities first affected;
Gelsemium 200, Eupatorium Perf 200 or Rhus Tox 200 are indicated turn blue.
when body pain is the most important symptom. Also see 'CHILL' above.
fus AIb 200 is prescribed when coryza is predominant in influenza.
Influenzirn 200 should be given once a day during the treatment of
influenza. It cuts the duration oI the illness. This is bes-ides the medicines alaria
chosen otherwlse according to predominant syrnptoms.
An lntermittent fever with headache, body pain and attacks of shlverlng,

ter itte tl
For medicines, please see under 'INTER/v1lfiENT/ PERIODIC' and other

erio ic related symptoms like 'CHILL'and 'PAIN'in this chapter'

The most effective medicines are NATRUM MOR, ARSENTC ALB, CHINA
and EUPATORIUM PERF.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o High fever. Periodicity marked, with lack or loss of ARSENIC ALB 2OO
normal vital powers.
o Restlessness, physical and mental. easles
o Malarial fevers.
A serious viral infection, highly contagious, occuring mostly in
o ln typhoid, at a later stage, after Rhus Tox. childhood. It is a common disease and most of the sufferers recover
o Total prostration. opq high fever About
o Periodic headaches. e. The rashits ots
e whole body eyes
o Lips dry. Unquenchable thirst. Sips little at a time. ture rises a da
o Temperature is high.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS AND
o Always freezing.
o Burning relieved by hot application, by hot drinks. o Debility. ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Cold food disagrees. o Restlessness.
o Intermittent. Parorysmal. All stages well deflned. o Thirst for sips of water at short intervals.
CHINA 2OO
o Malariai. o Temperature.
o Typhoid. o Midnight aggravation.
o Chill generally in the forenoon. a Lung problems can be avoided in measles with BRYONIA 2OO
Bryonia. Even otherwise, it helps cut short the
o Worse slightest touch.
duration of the sickness.

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o For inflammation of eyes, nose and mucous
membranes. Sneezing. Blood discharge from nose.
EUPHRASIA 2OO ausea i

o Alleviates the distress of fever. Relieves cough. DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY I

o For cough, for fever developing after measles. SILICEA 2OO o Slight chill with much heat. IPECAC 2OO

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DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOMS
weats/ weats
o Nausea, vomiting and breathlessness.

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o High, sudden fever with drenching night sweaLs. ACETIC ACID 30 Please refer the chapter,'THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM' a

o Coldness. Sweat is cold.

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o No thirst.
o Drenching night sweats with fever.
. F."y9, with night sweat on head, particularly in
ARSENIC IOD 30
CALC CARB 30
carlet ver
children. It is a contagious disease and has a characteristic rash of tiny sPots with
o Chill begins in stomach area, around 2.00 p.m. a feel of sandpaler. The onset of the fever is sudden and is accompanied by
o Free perspiration. Debilitating night sweals. headache, sore throat, body pain and fatigue. There may be fever with
CHINA 2OO
o Fevers with marked periodicity. vomiting. The tongue has red patches with white coating.
o Malarial.
DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Typhoid.
o Chill generally in the forenoon, commencing in the
o ln case other symptoms are accompanied by APIS 2OO
breast.
swelling and kidney problems.
o Worse slightest touch.
o Swelling of throat with sharp, stinging pain.
. Castric or bilious fever. MERC SOL 2OO o No thirst. I
o Profuse perspiration without reliei. Creeping
o Worse from heat.
chilliness.
o Hot perspiration.
oPtuM 200 o Smooth, shiny, red eruptions. BELIJDONNA 2OO
o Stupor.
o Throat hot, dry, red.
o Snoring respiration.
o Stomach irritated. Nausea and retching.
o Pulse dull and slow. oiemperature high.
o Twitching of limbs
o The primary remedy.
o lntense thirst. o Prophylactic as well.

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.with body pain, better temporarily on movement. RHUS TOX 2OO o Nightly aggravation.
o Drowsiness. c I
o Typhoid with diarrhoea. Sour-smelling stool. BAPTISIA 30
o Muttering delirium.
o Stupor. Prostration; indifference.
o Vesicular eruptions.
o Typhoid setting in fast.
o One dose per day as a preventive.
SCARIITINOM 2OO o Give it in early stages.
o Unconsciousness in typhoid. Pulse feeble. CUPRLUV1 MET 2OO

e erat re o Creat prostration.

o Nervous excitability,
SYIYIPTOIYIS MEDICINE POTENCY o Urine scanty.
lo High.
On exposure to dry, cold wind. ACON]TE NAP 30 o Typhoid complicated with pneumonia. PHOSPHORUS 2OO
o Inflammatory fever. o Tongue dry and brown in typhoid. RHUS TOX 2OO
a Persisteht sub-normal temperature. o Bowels loose.
CACTUS 2OO
o Creat restlessness.

oi o Periodicity marked.
o Dry cough and restJessness.
o Headaches. Sensorium cloudy.
a If fever does not abate, give one dose of Sulphur SULPHUR 2OO
200 in Iukewarm water, early morning on empty
stomach. No other medicine that day.

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o Restlessness.
ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Thirst for small quantities of water
at short intervals.
o Nausea. Retching. Cannot bear the
sight or smell of
rooo.
o Overall debility.
o Stomach raw, irritable. Abdomen painful.
o High temperature..Periodicity well defined.
Complete
exhaustion. Delirium worse ifter midnight.
o Later stages of typhoid. Give Rhus Tox
first. Then
Arsenic Alb.
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None of us can do without our sleep. An infant
sleeps 14 to 18 hours a day. This period is
grad ult may be happy with 7
to 8
night. There are people
who
sleep while others require
5 ho
of sleep in,24 hours.
Sleep has a definite purpose and that is why
all mammals sleep. Lack of sleep apparently does
not cause any physical harm. But anyone who gets
less than his normal quota of sleep experiences a
diminution of efficiency and concentration.
In old age, sleep normally becomes fitful.
It is good to regulate your sleeping hours. Go
to bed at a fixed time. The human body maintains
a 24-hour cycle, During this cycle, the body
temperature rises and falls at fixed times. ln the
middle of the night, the body temperature comes
down. In the afternoon, it reaches its maximum. It
is comfortable to be sleeping when the body
temperature is at its lowest. If someone is
compelled by circumstances to be awake at this
time, he would not feel physically and mentally at
his best. On the contrary, the human body and
mind are most fit when ihe temperature ii at the
highest level.
Those who travel by air for long distances
require time for adjustment of the body rhythm
for the reasons given in the preceding paragraph.
In the early part of the night, we sleep without
dreaming. In the later part of the night, dreams
come and there is a rapid eye movement in sleep.
Sleeping pills taken over a long period, disturb the
second phase of the normal sleep, the rapid eye
movement phase,and thus cause harm to the
person consuming them. Moreover, the effect of
the drugs may last beyond the normal time for
waking up and thus cause a reduction in efficiency
and concentration. Sleeping pills mixed with
alcohol can even be fatal.
Homoeopathy offers haimless medicines for
lack of sleep or insomnia. It may be a good idea,
however, not to overload the stomach with food
before going to sleep. A heavy meal disturbs sleep.
Those who suffer from insornnia should learn
relaxation techniques, read and get absorbed in a
book or listen to soft music. A bath before going
to bed is of positive help and so is exercise in the
afternoon. In order to get good sleeP taking a cuP
of hot milk before going to bed is a useful habit.
Late nights affect lrealth most adversely
because, after 10:30 p.m.,the body positively
requires rest and sleep while a late dinner, social
function or a musical evening running into
morning hours disturb the sleep pattern which is
most suitable to the human bodY.
Do not take sleeping pills. These do not
remove the cause of insomnia. Stimulant brews
like coffee or tea.should be avoided in the late
evening. Coffee Jfter dinner has an adverse effbct
on sleep. Smoking of cigarettes also stimulates
and thus keeps sleep away.
The sleeping environment should be as
comfortable as possible, neither too hot nor too
cold. Beds which are too soft are not conducive to
sound sleep. The bed should be firm, hard and of
a proper size. A double bed should have enough
space for two to turn comfortably without coming
in each other's way.
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Deep SleeP

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Nightmares....

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The death of each dag's life, sore labor's bath,
Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course,
Chief nourisher tn life's feast."
Shakespeare
ln Macbeth

Coa DISTINGOISHING SYIV1PTOMS

o On account of mental or physical restlesSness.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
ARSENIC ALB 2OO
DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Insomnia with cold limbs. CAiVIPHOR 30
o Profound coma. oPtuM 200
o Obstinate and intractable insomnia. Sleepy but '' CANNABIS INDICA 30
cannot sleep,
eep Sleep o Sleep lost on account of unbearable pain at night, CH/JVIOMILLA 2OO
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS in bed.
T1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Rheumatic or abdominal pain.
o Deep slumber. Creat drowsiness. ANTIM TART 2OO o Uneasiness and anxiety.
o Unconquerable sleep. NUX MOSCHATA 30
o lnsomnia in women after copious menstruation. CHINA 2OO

yes alf pen

Sleeplessness night after ni$ht.

a Sleeplessness on account of mental activity. Flow of

ideas.
COFFEA 2OO

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o The best medicine

o Sleeps with eyes half open. IPECAC 2OO
o Unable to sleep due to joy, sorrow, sudden surprise,
emotional excitement, fancies and plans for the

nso
future, hysteria.

nia (Makes sleeping pills unnecessary.)

o Cannot sleep after 3.00 o,m, untll towards mornlng. NUX VOMICA 2OO
All problems converge on the mlnd. Goes to sleep One dose needed at 3'00
- lnability to go to sleep or to get sleep for a peri5d sufflcient
for the needs of an individual. Chroni, inability io sleep.
at 5,00 a,m. and wakes up feellng wretched, a.m. or about when sleeP
is disturbed. Clears the
The most common cause of insomnia is worry; the other is depression. problem in a few days.
Environmental disturbances also cause lack of sleep.
o Sexual insomnia of women. Excessive desire. RAPHANUS 30
Sleeping pills should be avoided as far as possible.
o Copious and long menstruation.
Practice some technique to relax, yoga can help and so can meditation
or listening to music.

DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY oaning

o Of the aged, ACONITE NAP 30 D]STINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Cannot sleep from worry. Must get up. AMBRA CRISEA 30 o Moaning during sleep. BELLADONNA 2OO
o With restlessness when overtired. ARNICA 2OO o Sleepy but sleep.

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DISTINGqISHIfiG
AND POTENCY
o Anxlous dreams. Ravlngs. ACONITE NAP 30 o Paroxysms of yawning.
o Somc dlaagrecable ldcas alwayr arousc from nlght ACARICUS 2OO
CALC CARB 30 o Yawnlng when walklng tn open air. Slcepy
elumbcrs. during EUPHRASIA 2OO
day.
o Nlght tenors.

o lntense sleeplessness. HYOSCYAMUS 2OO

o Nervous system disturbed. Starts up frightened.
o lnsomnia in delirium.

. Wakes up in frighL Feels as if suffocated. SPONCIA 30

ial
AIJD
o Somnambulism. Horrible dreams.
KALI BROMATOM 30
o Somnambulism. Orgasm of blood in head with heat
SILICEA 2OO

e sitive
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND
o Catnap. Slightest noise awakens. SULPHUR 2OO

tci SYMBTOMS
"To all, to each, a
fair good nighl
And pleasing dreams, andltumteis ligh(.

Scott - Marmion
IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Startles, twitches and arVakes often
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THEIR D IES

doses.

acute problems' repeat a

?.oii'rroo"n, violent and
dose every 30 minutes'
hours the
Z- tn.r"ur" gap between doses to 4
-,ritt-sittttutt
'*J.it"ti is under control'
dry tongue' 4 times
,.-n.r*, dosage is 4 oills on

rst time, the laugh

broke ihto a tJtousand
"When the first babg laughed for the fi of fairies."
ing about, and that was the beginning
pieces and theg all
wen t skiPP
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) lntertrigo 333
Jaundice 333
334
Measles 334
Mumps........... 335
Nappy Rash.. 335
Night 335
Nosebleed...... 335
Ophthalmia of the New-Born...................... 336
Pneumonia.... 336
Pleurisy. 336
Poliomyelitis.. 33?
Rheumatic Fever 337
33?
Catarrhal lnflammation of the Eyes.,...,....,.................. 319 338
a'
Chicken Pox 319 Dentition Problems ....... 325 338
320 Digestive Upsets......,.., 326 339
320 Diphtheria...... 326 339
320 Earaclle.......... 327 340
321 Ear Discharge 327 340
322 Ec2ema.......... 327 340
322 Epilepsy......... 328 341
323 Fever............... 328 341
324 Fits-Febrile Convulsions.. 330 341
325 Headache 330 342
325 Worms 342
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e etting
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS

o Blisters and ulcers in the mouth. Bleed eaiily.

o OPen wounds.
NITRIC ACID 30

SYMPTOIY1S TO LOOK FOR o Severe pain.

o Child wets bed and feels sorry. ASSURE HIlv\ THAT IT lS NOT HIS FAULT

DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
a Urine foul-smelling. Clothes do not give up colour
IY1EDICINE AND POTENCY
BENZOIC ACID 30
ronc itis
easily. SY}IPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
o A common childhood disease.
o'Cold' in the chest. I
o Deep slumber cases. BELIIDONNA 30
o Begins with common cold symPtoms. Feverishness, headache, cough,
o Bed-wetting in first sleep. Worse in dry, clear CAUSTICUM 30 running nose, languor.
weather.
o Breathing oppressed and hurried. wheezing. severe cough' Little

oils, lcers e ot expectoration.

o Frothy expectoration. Sometimes thick yellowish-green exPectoration' Pulse
weak.
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR o Throbbing headache. Eyes Pain'
o Blisters in the mouth, on gums, on the tongue, on the inside of cheeks. On o Urine scanty.
the palate.
o Cold perspiration, pale cheeks, cold limbs, drowsiness are bad signs.
o Foul breath. Convulsions too. Call a doctor.
o Severe pain.
DISTINGOISHING SYIvIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Eating, drinking difficult.
o Feverishness. ACONITE 30
o Pus in the blister. Pus in gums. Give at once; then every
o Frontal headache.
DISTINGUISHING SYIV1PTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY one hour, or more
frequently.
o Blisters, ulcers on the tongue. BORAX 30
o Little expectoration. BRYONIA 2OO
o Ulcers bleed on touch, on eating.
Alternate with Aconite. An
o Painful gum boils. o Pain in the centre of ribs on coughing.
excellent remedy.
o Saliva flowing copiously. MERC SOL 30 o Painful on movement.
o Cums spongy,purple, full of pus. Green ulcers; full o tough visibly originates in the centre of ribs lower
of pus. down.
o Wheezing. Upper respiratory infection. IPECAC 30
o Very painful boils.
o Foul smell from mouth. o Chest loaded with mucus.

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIY1S MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Nausea. Vomiting. o Fever. ACONITE 30
o The chlld cannot breathe; he pand. o Red network on the inside of the lids' surface. Acute
a Too much mucus in the lungs. Rattling can be ANT TART 30, 2OO cases.
heard across the room. Cannot take it out. a lnflammation caused in injured surfaces. .. ARNICA 30
a Ropy, stringy, green mucus going down the throaL KAU BI 30 . Throbbing in the temples. BELTADONNA 30
Difflcult to take ouL
b R.dn".", pain ln the eyes.
a Bronchitis with bland green mucus. Alternate with PULSATILLA 30
o Glistening eyes. Dreads lighl
Bryonia 200.
a lnfl amed coniunctiva. Catarrhal conjunctivitis. EUPHRASIA 30
o Profuee lachrymatlon, acrid.
Catarrhal Inflammation o Th. eyca wotcr all the tlme.

Of The Eyes o Bllnd coryz!.

o Bumlng and sweliing of the llds,
a Pain; excoriating discharge. MERC COR 30
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR o Ulcers in the lids which are red.
o lnflammation of the mucous membrane inside the eyelids and on the
o Difficult cases.
eyeball. ConjunctMtis.
o Common cold, damp weather etc. can be the cause.
o Fever,
o Redne8s on the inflamed surface. Swelling. Chicken Pox
o Sensation of sand under the lids.
SYIYTPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
oMucus between lids in the rhoming. o An eruption peculiar to infants and small children.
o Worse in the evening; on exposure to cold air. o Usually a mild disease.
o Remove any outside material if it has caused inflammation by washing the o Slight fever.
eyes ln running water.
o On the second day eruptions appear. Pus forms rapidly. Eruptjons are
o Avold brtlliant light and exposurc to cold.
lrregular. Come in crops. As 3ome dbappear, others appear.'
DISTINGqISHING SYI'IPTOMS ITIEDICINE AND POTENCY o Eruptions dry up. Scales fall off in six or seven days. No permanent scars
o Discharge of mucus. Severe attack. ARG NIT 30 o Annoying itching.
a Chronic, severe and dimcult caaes. Swelling AP|S 1000 o Child irritable. Has poor appetite.
prominenL
o,Sensation of sand in the eyes. DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS NIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Trachoma. a Only one dose to begin with. VARIOLINUM 2OO

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o Child irritable. Whines. Wants company. ANTIM TART 30 o Right side worse affected than the lefL CAUSTICOM 30
o May have conwlsions. 24 hours after Variolinum. o Clumsy gaiL Walking child falls easily.
Six times a day till fever o Muscles of face, tongue, arms and legs affected. a
subsides.
o Chorea starting in fingers, toes and extending to ' CUP MET 30 t
o Severe itching. RHUS TOX 30 limbs.
o Extreme mental and physical restlessness. o Terrible contortions and awhyard movements while
o Alternate with Aconite 30 till fever is down. awake. Restful in sleep. I

o Annoying rash. SULPHUR 30 o Chorea due to fright, threat, punishment or bad ICNATIA 30 I

news. After grief or emotional upset. ln hysterical

o Child is thirsty and hungry.
Persons.
o Dirty skin. o Tingling in limbs. Pain in joints.
o A few doses after temperature is normal. MERC SOL 2OO o Spinal chorea. Unsteady gaiL Drags feet. NUX VOM 30
o Once a day for 3 days. o Constipated.
a Rotates arms, Clasps hands over the head. STRAMONIOM 30

orea t. t s's o Chorea preceded by a desire to weep.

o Constant motion of feet, continuing even during the
night.
ZINCUM MET 30,

ce o Born out of fright,

o Chorea wlth vertigo. VISCU/VI ALB 30
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
o lnvoluntary, convulsive, muscular movements involving face and limbs.
o Ludicrous gesticulation. ro ic iti
o Twitching of muscles of the head, heck, arms, hands, trunk'
SYMPTOIIIS TO LOOK FOR l

o Lyrng in bed difficult. l

o ln infants. Gushing vomit of food.

o The patient can neither stand nor walk.
o Constipation.
o Cessation of movements in sleep excePt in severe cases.
o Emaciation.
o A rare problem these days.
SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOI{S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
a Watery dlarrhoea. ARSENIC ALB 30
o Cerebral chorea. Twitching of eyeballs and eyelids. ACARICUS 30
o Vomiting after food.
Upper parts of one side and lower parts of the other
side affected. o Great prostration. Cracked tongue.

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o Colic. Stomach tender, fVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
I o Running nose.
o Suspected food poisoning.
o Sore throat
a Non-stop retching, with watery, rice-coloured, VERATRUM ALB 2OO
involuntary stools. o Non-stop flow of thin mucus.
MERC SOL 30
o Face, tongue and extremities cold. Cold sweat" o Nose blocked. Stuf! cold. Gives early relief.
NUX VOMICA 30
a Bland, greenlsh-yellow discharge. Nose

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cold.
o Giv€ one dose of lnfluenzim 30 once a
day
alongwith fus AIb or Celsemium o. Bryo'nia
the case may be.
stuffed. Old

as
PULSAT]LII30

SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR

o Abnormal secretion from nose. lnterferes with breathing
and suckling.
o On exposure to dry cold. Sudden changes in temperature.
o From wet cold.
o shivering in the baek pain in the head. Heaviness,
olic
congestion, stiffness in
the base of the head. General body pain.Sore throat. SYIIPTOIIIS TO LOOK FOR
o Eyes may be watering, red; Eygs burn, itch. o Spasmodic pain in the abdomen.
o Nose blocked partially or fully. Breathes through the o Baby cries; doubles up in pain.
mouth. child most
uncomfortable. o Wind passes but this gives only
temporary relief.
oAfter 3 or
AND ordinarily trouble the baby'
I

. Vcry early !tagc!. Feverlah.

o Flatulence n distended like a drum; wind
I ACONmE 30 passlng ln
l o Er<porure to dry cold alr. r

o Sneezing bouts.
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a Watery, copious, excorlating discharge.
IIEDICTNE AIjD
i . ARSEN]C ALB 30 o Severe colic. Doubles up in pain.
o Sneezing. COLOCYNTHIS 30
o Abdomen feels better from firm pressure.
a Cold in the chesL Bronchitis.
BRYONIA 2OO a The child is so uncomfortable, so peevish,
a Cold caused by damp weather. so CHAMOMILL\ 30
DU[a4p6p,4 36 irascible as to make the mother,s fife miserable.

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. With copious watering from the eyes. EUPHRASIA 30
Wants to be carried all the time.
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o Bland discharge hom nose. o Acute pain.
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o Body pain. Headache. Pain at the base of head. o Nothing soothes him except Chamomilla.
I GELSEMIUM 30
rl o Eyes heavy; buming. o lnitability is a clear indication for Chamomilla.
o Shivering in the back a Relief from warmth and from gentle pressure
on the MACNESIA PHOS 30
I abdomen.
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MEDICI NE AND POTENCY
DISTINGOIS HING SYI'IPTOMS EUPHRASIA 30
a Catarrhal conjunqtivitis'
ls worse on BRYONIA 30
a Thc brbY doc8 not wlnt to be Garrlcd o Eyeg watering all the tlme Bland tears'
movem;nt. wor3' on touch lrrltlDle' o Eyeg red and gwollen' i1
o ConstlPcted. MERCORIUS COR 30
a Lids oedematous, red, excoriated Olcerated'
o Thirsty.
NUX VOMICA 30 Severe buming.
a SPasmodic colic' of the cornea and the
Small Pustules at the iunction
o Flatulent distension conjunctiva,
o Colic from uncovering' o Ertreme inlolerance !o lighl
PULSAT1LLA 30
o opward Pressure. a Greenish yellow mucus in the eyes'
o Shon breath. o Styes.

Conj unctivitis ConstiP ation

SYI{PTOMS TO LOOK FOR
:'i":il';i;;;fiedlns of earlv use of starchv food'
whrch rines the inner surrace or
ilffi,fffi::it?5:::"'
" "mbrane
globe of tr'e eve' o Headache.
il:ru:iid;il ,he rront or the
o Feverishness.
o Eyes look red and congested Swollen at times'
o Restlessness.
o Profuse flowing of tears E-\coriating'
o Loss of aPPetite.
o Sensation of sand in the eYe'
Colic.
o Dread of light. to relieve the bowel'
MEDICI NE AIID POTENCY
Frequent but ineffective urging
DIS TlttG0lsHlN G SYMPT ofis o At times vomiting.
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with SULPHOR 2OO AND POTENCY
a Once in three deys stan the treatrnent DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIT1S
SulPhur. SOLPHOR 2OO
Copious ARG NIT 30 a Start ueatrnent with one dose early
morning
a Ophthalmia with mucus full of pus Sticky ALUAINA 30
discharge. . Dimcult Passage of sofl' sticky stool'
o Chronic ulceration of margin of lids' for days'
-io No urging great difficulty' Dry stool' BRYONIA 2OO
o Eyes sore, thick, swollen' f-^urg" ,aol Passed with
APrs 1000 Dark as if buml
a Sand sensauon
quantities'
o Red inflammation, swelling' o Thirsty for cold water' Takes large
One dose at a o Headache.
o A remarkablY effective medicine.
problem. RePeat if necessary'
$me should clear the
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DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o No urging for days. CRAPHITES 30 o Violent, sudden onset.
o Stool of round balls stuck togethLr with mucus. o Tolgilg may be inflamed, red, glistening, dry,
o Painful to pass. palnful.
o Constipation accompanied by wind passing LYCOPODIUM 30 . Hard, dry, painful in the chest. BRYONIA 2OO
downwards. o Slightest movement painful.
a Hard stool crumbling at anus. MACNESIA MUR 30 o Thirst for cold drinks.
a Constipation with mucus in stool. MERC SOL 30 o Worse on entering warm room.
o Hard, crumbling stool. NATRUM MUR 30 o With rattling accumulation of phlegm in the chest. ANTIM TART 30
+ o Rectal bleeding. Difficult to take out.
o Sore anus. o Wheezing, difficult respiration. IPECAC 30
o Frequent, ineffectual urging. NUX VOMICA 30 o Wants to vomit.
o Pressure at anus. o Spasmodic cough with mucus coming out.
o Stool comes out but goes back. Weak rectum. SILICEA 30 o Patient over-sensitive to._cold air. HEPAR SULPH 30
o Anus sore, oozing ,i',uarr. o Cough loose, rattling and croupy.
o Thick, yellow mucus.

o o Coughing spasm strangles.

a Unable to clear throat. KALI BI 30
SYIVTPTOMS TO LOOK FOR o Ropy, green secretion inside. Difficult to take out.
o Generally a symPtom. o Brassy, hacking cough.
o Please also refer "WHOOPING COUGH". . Dry cough. NOX VOMICA 30
o Larynx sore.
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Throat feels scraped.
o Harsh, dry cough. ACONITE 30 o Patient feverish.
o Fever. o Worse in cold, dry, windy weather.
o On exposure to dry cold. o Loose cough. PULSATILLA 30
o Sudden onset. o Thick,yellow, bland mucus.
oAwakens from sleep., o Weight on chest.
o Fear. Anxiety. - o Old cold.
o Worse on entering a warm room. o Nose blocked.
o Face red, burning, hot. BELTADONNA 30 o Befter in open air.
o Eyes staring. o Worse at night.
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SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
o When a baby cries, it is giving a signal that
it is in distress' lts cry is
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
in the night' expressive ahd varies in character
o SyrnPtoms come suddenly' Are alarming' Often
ange:'.pain' loneliness or discomfort
o Aggravated in frequent sPasms' - normal baby signals hunger,
oA
and the baby stops cryrng'
of the larynx and trachea, that-is the G;;;h ; iut" this-cause
o lnflammation of the mucus lining "t]arlE The adults somehow do not think
Orit""oft"n the laby ju
-times,
At inflammation of the air Passages .-;il;;;;;
o
ir'ir&. pi"it
voice box and the satisrv this need of the voung
"rinJ-pip". lungs' the bronchi'
;;t*;;; th" wind-pipe and the
on". Hoi*"athei or Pe more thirst'
ringing cough' lhgre.is.great difficulty in
-oi:;;;;;i;"
o Child awakens with a dry, barking'
a-nd"swelliig of the lining of the larvnx' o Cries of loneliness stop when you Pr e fhe child with company' No
breathing on u..ou,i
Pulse quick' Skin hot aria ary' medicine is needed.
o Crowing respiration' Voice hoarse or lost' it to sleep'
o The baby may be tired. lt moans softly' Put
oChangeofcolourtoblueoflipsandfaceisaseriousindication.Callthe
doctor immediatelY' oAhungUbabynaturallycries'.TheearlierfeFdmighthavebeeninsufficient.
I Offer a feed'
Or the interval has iniieased beyon< normil'
o A sudden shriek normally indicates that the
baby has passed urine. change I
o Steam inhalation should be given a; often as possible'
the wet naPPY. i

o Colic cry can be judged by the.U:UV p?ttjlg

winq' drawing up legs' its
MEDICINE AND relaxation'
DIS ,"rtt"rrn"tt' It is a sidden cry followed by
ACONITE 30 o Severe pain leads to severe crylng' The baby
is not easily comforted'
o- Nothino like Aconite which alone can cure the
;;u.;i.;t1 of the ume. Repeat every 15 minutes te the Person of the babY for
for 2 hours' .ara"he, lnsect bltes. The infant
As rellcf sets ln and fever goes down"substltute
o '$;fui"
with fortable room and looked at' The
30 or alternate the two medicines every uld be noted' Also of its abdomen'
two hours' ist orldry' Look for eruPtions'
ANTIM TART 2OO loses colour' draws up legs' call
o Abundant phlegm in the lungs' lnability
to take it o lf nothing helps or if the baby is very sick'
ouL a doctor. Do not lose time' Hurry'
o Nausea,
MEDICINE AI.ID
SYMPTOMS
HEPAR SULPH 30
o When fever has subsided' ACONITE 30
a-Feverish.
,, I o Loose metallic cough'
o E<posed to dry cold air'
o Rattling in chest. Difficult exPectoration'
o Restless.
SULPHUR 2OO
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o Once a day, early morning, for 7 days during o Full of fear.

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o lnsect bites; paln. APIS 30 a Teeth decay as soon as they appear. Cums sore.
I KREOSOTE 30
o Swollen, red patches. o Vomiting.
o lf the child is tired for any reason. ARNICA 30 . Teeth loose. MERC SOL 30
o Any injury. Hurt. Fall. o Bleeding gums.
. No apparent cause but head hot eyes sparkling, BELLADONNA 30 o Copious saliva. Fetid breath.
cheeks flushed.
. Teeth black. STAPHYSACRIA 30
o Startles during sleep.
o Cums pale, sore, swollen, eroded.
o Earache; child touches the hurting ear.
o Teeth loose.
a Constipated, dry, burnt stool. BRYONIA 30,2OO
o Bronchial cough.
a The child cries when passing urine.
o Feverish.
CANTI-IARIS 30 entition
SYIVIPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
role s
a Peevish, irascible child for any reason. CHAMOMILLA 30 oA teething child is peevish, restless. His sleep is disturbed. His stomach
o SensiMty to pain dliproportionate to its cause. is
upset.
Constant crylng.
o DenUUon pertod. o He suffers from spasms, convulsions.
o Colic. Draws up legs. o He has temperature.
o Loose bowels.
DISTINGOISHING SYI,IPToIVIS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Sleeplessness. COFFEA 30 o lf the child has fever, is resUess and if his gums are ACONITE 30
oTossing about, resUess. inflamed.
o Severe colic. Child bends over''double. Presses the COLOCYNTHIS 30 oChild is peevish, resUess, irascible, wants to be CHAMOMILII30
abdomen. carried.
o Least food intake causes dysenteric stools; jelly-llke, o Stomach upset.
feild.
o Treatment for dentition problems. Continue one
dose a day throughout dentition.

eca eet
a Teeth decay as soon as they appear.
o lnflamed gums.
o Constipation.
KREOSOTE 30

SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR O Diarrhoea during dentition.

o Teeth black, crumbling. Gums unhealthy, itching. PODOPHYLLLU\4 30
o garly morning diarrhoea.
o Can be prevented by proper dental hygiene.
o Green, watery, fetid, profuse stool. Gushing.
o Consult a dentist at the earliest. o Hot,glowing cheeks while being bathed or washed.
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SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR o Throat sore, red.
o Acute indigestion.
o Fever. Temperature does not usually rise above
38'9 "C or 102"F'
o Sudden attack' Loose motions' on the tonsils and
oA patchy, greyish exudation.or membrane aPPears
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white,
o Nausea. Vomiting' oili tn" tort palate' uvula and even over the pharvnx'
o Temperature. o Clands in the neck swollen'
o Weakness. I
o Pain on swallowing'
o Tongue coated like fur' o A very serious problem. Can be followed
by palsy.of pqlate' of the eye
MED,ICINE AND POTENCY n*"'t muscle
tn" and dea*r' Cet expert medical
muscles, a paralysis
DISTI NGUISHING SYMPTOMS
advice immediatelY'
"i
ANT CRUD 30
o White, thlcklY furred tongue'
o Foul cructaUons. Foul wind' AND
o Troubles due to overeating' eeLL{DOl'lNA 200
o Red, shining, violent surface in the throat'
o Stomach Painful on Pressure' Every two hours. Can take
CARBO VEC 30 care of mild cases bY
o Even the slightest food distresses'
itself.
o No apPetite'
a
o Acidity.
MERC CYAN 30
o Pain in the centre, below the ribs' radiating
in all o lf Belladonna does not help, start Merc Cyan every 1a

directions. three hours.

IPECAC 30 o Pronounced diPhtheria'
o Nausea. Vomiting.
o No relief from vomit. o Deep dePression' I

o Formation of false membrane'

o Breast-milk di3agrees'
NUX VOMICA 30
o ConstiPation' AMM CARB 30, 2OO
o Burning sensation in the throat'
o Aversion to food or drink'
o Creat physical and mental prostration'
o Sour, fetid vomiL
foods PULSATILLA 30 o.!n the last stages.
o UDset due to heavy, fatty, difficult !o digest
' life raisins, dry fruit, fruit and ice cream' GELSEMIUJU 30
VERATRUM ALB 1OOO o For paralysis resulting from diphtleria'
o Loose rice- colour motions' .DIPHTHERIA'
o Also please refer
o Terrible retching. .THE THROAT"
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o Collapse. Cold sweat on forehead' sl

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arac e o lnflammation of middle ear.

o Earache with toothache.
Pt \NTACO
Mother tincture mixed in
o Sticking pain in the ears. equal quantity of hot
SYIVIPTOMS TO LOOK FOR water, to be Put into the
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o The infant gives a shrill, piercing cry. Beats or pulls at the ear which o Pain goes from one ear to the other through the
ear. Cives relief.
,l pains. Tosses its head right and left. head.
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I o Face flushed. Ears red at times.
o More or less deaf. Stuffed up feeling in the ear.
oTemperature, if any, may rise to 39.5'C or 103'F. Aggravation at night.
ar lsc arge a

o In.infants inflammation extending to middle ear may be accompanied by SYIY1PTOMS TO LOOK FOR
i
vomiting, convulsions. o Blood, mucus.
o Earache can be caused by cold, by acute tonsillitis, by a foreign body, etc. o At times, watery.
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I o Fever. ACONITE 30 o At times, painful.
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o Acute pain.
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o Red, shining swelling inside.
o Throbbing in the ear. o Discharge of pus and blood. HEPAR SULPH 30, 2OO

o On exposure to dry cold wind. o Thick, bloody, offensive discharge. MERC COR 30
o Piercing ear-pain.
. Sudden onset. Right side particularly. Dry, flushed BELLADONNA 30, 2OO
o Clands swollen.
face. Shining.
o Creen, bland mucus. PULSATILLA 30
o Dry, burning, red skin.
o Severe pain. o After measles or mumps.
a Chronic, unyielding cases. SILICEA 2OO
a Pain disproportionate to cause. CHAMOM1LII30
o Peevlsh child. lrascible. Wants to be carried.
o One cheek red and hot, the other cold and pald, cze a
'tF a lf pus has formed' MERC COR 30
SYIT1PTOIVIS TO LOOK FOR
o lnflammation of the skin. Very common.
. Ears feel Stuffed. PULSATILI-\ 30
o Acute attack in young children. Can become chronic and last a long time'
o Severe throbbing pain.
o Cold has spread into ears. o Avoid soap and water. Eczema does not like water
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o Eczema takes many forms. (B) In Grand Mal, there is sudden and complete loss of consciousness,
spasmodic contraction of muscles, followed by exhaustion and deep
o ln contact-eczema which causes itching, redness, small .blisters at the site
sleep.
of contact, the cause has to be removed, for instance, synthetic clothing, a
perfume, elastic bands etc. o The patient may utter a loud terrifying shriek before conwlsion. Violent
movement of the head and neck. Jaws clenched. Frothing at the mouth.
o Blisters should not be scratched because scratching leads to oozing, This
The epileptic bites his tongue. His eyes are fixed, staring or rolling. Hand qt
is, of course, easier said than done.
tirmly clenched over the thumbs. )
o Urine and stool pass involuntarily.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIV1S IvIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Face pale. Veins of the forehead distended
o Vesicles surrounded with red aureola. Especially ANT TART 30
o After one to three minutes, the child relaxes, goes into deep sleep.
about the nose, ears, neck and shoulders.
a Chronic cases. Burning corrosive discharge. ARSENIC ALB 30 t,

o Ulcerated pits. DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS AND

o Scaly, dirty, darkening skin. o Convulsions with intense heat, redness and BELI*ADONNA 30
o ltching. throbbing, Cerebral congestion.
o Thick scales. Pus underneath. CALC CARB 30 o Sudden onset.
o lmpaired nutrition. o Child jumps in sleep. Loss of consciousness' Foam
at the mouth.
o Stool clay-coloured.
o Involunt!ry action of the bowels and the bladder'
a Brlght red, shining eruptions. MERC SOL 30 t

o Burning pain. o Convulsions caused by worms. CINA 30

o Brownish scales. o Child throws arms from side to side.
. lntense itching, worse at night. RHUS TOX 30 o lnward jerking of the fingers of right hand suddenly,
o Acute, simple eczema. o Twitching and jerking.
o For eczema on the head or vulva. SULPHUR 30 i
o Distortion'of limbs. I

o Violent itching.
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o Burning. o Epileptc convulsion. Aura begins af knee. I CUPRUM MET 30 I

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Epilepsy o Face distorted, turns blue. Contraction of jaws.

o Foaming.
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o-.Unconsciousness.
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
(A) Petit Mal, a milder form occurs between age four and adolescence. Child
o Epilepsy caused by fright. STRAMONIUM 30
suddenly stops playing, stands stupefied for a few seconds, his face
turning pale, then returns to normal activity as if nothing had happened. o Epilepsy in stammerers.

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ver o Thirst for large quantities of water at long intervals.
o Fever due to'urinary infection Burning and pain CANTHARIS 30
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR before, during and after passing urine.
o Do not let fever upset you, unless the temperature runs high. o Body pain. GELSEMIUM 30
o Fever comes when body defences build up to fight an invader. o Congestion and pain at the base of head.
o Choose a medicine carefully out of those given below. Observe your o Running nose.
child closely before making your decision. o Sore throat.
o oCor higher,
o Face puffed, flushed.
so till the fev o Patient drowsy and indifferent. No thlrst.
ln. Consult a
not lose time o Pulse full but slow.
CAUSE SERIOUS IRREVERSIBLE PROBLEMS. o Harsh croupy cough.
o Periodic fevers. NATRUM MUR 30
DISTINGUISHING SYIvIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Malarial.
o Fever on exposure to'ary cold air. ACONITE 30 o Chill runs through the body. Shuddering.
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o Sudden chill.
o Fever due to constipation. NUX VOMICA 30
o Great heat and dryness of skin.
o Chilly, but wants to uncover.
o Mouth, lips, tongue dry. Great thirsl
o Pulse full, hard and frequenL
o Hurried breathing.
o High fever, early stages.
its rile o vulsio s
o Fever with total prostration and restlessness. SYIYIPTOI'IS TO LOOK FOR
ARS ALB 30
o Please stay cool and calm. By and large, these convulsions do not indicate
o Thirst for small quantities of water at short intervals.
anything serious.
oTphoid.
o seizures occur during illnesses with fever, such as pharyngitis, chicken-pox,
a lntense headache. BELIADONNA 30 measles, and mumps. Even in dentition, in indigestion; from a blow, from
o Face flushed. Glazed, staring eyes. worms etc.
o Dislike of noise and lighl o Violent, irregular contraction
of muscles followed by relaxation. Rhythmic
o Sore throaL twitching. Shaking of arms and legs.
o lnflamed red tonsils. o Sudden loss of consciousness.
o Severe muscular pain; worse on least movement BRYONIA 2OO o Fit followed by sleep.
o Painirl cough in the chesL Bronchitis. o Recovery is rapid and complete.
o Breathing. oppressed. o Most such cases do not develop into epilepsy in later life.
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o Lay the child on his side' Clear the mouth
airwav. Do not t.y tolonuol the
:il#t
jerking' twitching movements' Loosen
ope;'*i1',il*t' lf feverish' sPonge with tepid water'
eaace
SYMPTOIvIS TO LOOK FOR four
MEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY o A child may be t"o y;;;; to complain of headache' Children under
SYMPTOIV1S
CAMPHOR mother can hardlY describe it'
o Unconsciousness. -
tincture 10 droPs on oShowsbyhisdesiretoliedown,ortohavetheheadsupported.Restless;
sugar every 15 minutes peevish.
an injury to the head'
ACONITE 30 o Headache can also be a result of a fall' of
o Fever, restlessness.
o On exPosure to sun, to heat'
o Fit caused bY fear or excitemenl
o On exPosure to dry, cold air' o Of indigestion.
BELTADONNA 30 o ln colds. .
a Red facc. Startng eYes.
physician'
o Hot head. o If no aPParent cause is found' consult a
o RlgldltY of thc wholc bodY'
o The least noise or light startles' MEDICINE AND
CHAMOMILLA 30
o Teething Period. ARNICA 30
o With fever. On injury,
o Facial muscles twitch' BELI-\DONNA 30
o Throbbing Pain in temPle'
o Sour vomiting.
o Bright eyes, red flushed face, dilated pupils'
o One cheek red, the other Pale'
fis' CINA 30 o Starts and screams in sleeP'
a Worms causing indigestion, weakness and GELSEMIUiVI30
o ln colds.
ACARICUS 30
o Twitching of various muscles' o Head feels as if tied with a steel band'
VERATRUM VIRIDE 30 o Body Pain.
o Conwlsions following each other rapidly'
o Listless.
IPECAC 30
o Nausea and vomiting. o Chill uP the sPine'
o Wheezing. o Sore throaL
CLONOINE 30
o futhmatic attack. o Sun or heat headache' Sudden' Fainting'
NUX VOMICA 30
o ConstiPation leading to fits' o Cannot hold head erect
OPIUM 30
o Dark red or purple, swollen' hot face' Face pale.
lRls 30
o Eyes tumed upwards' lnsensible to lighL o Witlr bilious vomiting.
o Urine suPPressed, NUX VOMICA 30
o lndigestion.
o Snoring in breathing' PULSATILIA 3C
o FattY food intakes.
fil POLSATILLA 30
. lntake of fatty food leading to a
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o Patjent listless, drowsy, quiet.

IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY

SYMPToMS ro IooR ron I

o Occasionally gives a sharp cry.
o Sllght llmping patn tn walktng tn thc beginnlng.
o Hydrocephalus cfter scarlet fevcr.
o Knee'Joint swoilen at umes arthough rear
seat of parn is the hip-joint. o Hydrocephalus after measles and
scarlet fever. MERC SOL 30
o Fever and restlessness in the evening. o Copious sweatlng on the head.
o Definite lameness in later. stages. umb a Head very large or enlarging fast.
shortened. pain severe at night. Acute symptoms.
Violent starting of the limb duling sleep- HELLEBORUS 30
o Depression of the sensorium.
Eyes do not see. Ears
o Abscess forms. Bursts at buttocks. do not hear.
r
l o Frequent and severe convulsions.
SYMPTOMS The child rolls the
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MEDICINE AND POTENCY head and bores it into the pillow.
I a ln early stages, if fever is present. a Soft spots on the skull not closing.
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ACONITE 30 CALCAREA CARB 30
o Pus formation threatened. o Extraordinarily large head. Sweating
CALCAREA CARB 30 of head.
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o Knee-joint, hip-joinpswollen. o J.oints large. Bones soft or
curved. Teeth delayed or
o Sharp sticking pain, as if parts were wrenched decayed.
or
sprained. Tearing pain in muscles. o Muscles of the abdomen shrunken.
a When pus has formed deep in the
o ln chronic case, once in three days, early
besides other well-chosen medicine
bones.
morning
SILICEA 30
SULPHUR 30 In ntile iarr oea
SYMPTOT4S TO LOOK FOR

roce Is o Dentltion diarrhoea,

o Severe loss of body fluids
through stool. A sirious situation.
o Motions can be oreen,and gushing.
SYMPTOIV1S TO LOOK FOR Or rice-water-like
"-" and gushing
o A rare condition.
Sometimes, blo& and .r."r, i" JtoJl.
o Heag enlarged abnormaily. skul and face disproportionate. Forehead DISTIN GOISHING SYMPTOIVIS
IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
overhangs the face. o Chronic cases.
o Surgery may be necessary. Consult doctor. ARS ALB 30
o Worse at night.
o Unquenchable thirst.
SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Pale, sunken face.
o Bulging, soft spots on the skull.
APIS 30 o Food poisoning, after taking rotten
o Face swollen and pale. food.
o Burning inside.
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o A fracture of a bone requires expert handling and
MEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY the casualtY without qualified helP'
DISNNGUISHING SYMPTOMS
CHAMOMILLA 30 AND
a DentiUon diarrhoea.
or ARNICA 2OO
o Collc. Very Painful. . Administer a dose on any injury' First aid- Stops
slows down bleeding. Continue thrice a day
o Child restless' Frets. Peevish' '' eye
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thereafter. Takes care of pain, swelling' black
o Stool greenish, frothy, copious; offensive smell' '
etc.
MERC COR 30
o BloodY diarrhoea' o ln concussions, shocks, traumatic injuries' in tooth
o Tenesmus. extraction, in surgery.
a Apply on a bruisg, on.a bleeding surface or on an
CALENDULA mother
o Blood dYsentery'
COLOCYNTHIS 30 open wound. A greathealer'
tincture or ointmenl
o Severe cramPing colic'
FIYPERICUIVI30
o Every intake of food followed by rush of diarrhoea' o lnjury to nerves like fingertips crushed in a door or
PODOPHYLLU]V130 with the strike of a hammer'
. Sudden, coPious, fetid discharge'
o Injury on coccyrq on the sPine'
o Worse earlY morning' LEDUM 30
a Anti-tetanus. Administer immediately on a
o Undigested food in stools' punctured wound or 30 minutes after funica'
o Frequent retching. No vomil o In injuries of bones, cartilages, in sprains' RUTA 30
o Rolling and perspiratlon of the head' o For tired eYes.
o Moanlng. o For lntemal haemorrhage on account of lnJury' after t"tlLLEFOLl0ivl 30
o ResUessness. funica.
VERATRU/V1ALB 2OO' o Sore bruises' Haemorrhage of dark clotted blood' I{AI\,IAIVIELIS 30
o- A mediclne par excellence' Onc dose wolrld stop
loot", watery' rlce'coloured mouons' 1000
;;lu;;;i Please refer 'INJURIES ETCI in
o Cold sweat on the forehead' .MTSCELIINEOUS"
o Abdomen cold.
PHOSPHORUS 30
o Painless, copious diarrhoea, pouring as from a
hydrant without a washer
eti o
TO LOOK FOR
SYMPTOIV1S
ries o Common, severe' contagious skin inflammation'
t
o Pus forms.
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR o-lntense itching.
o Inluries to head from concusslon are serious'
o Skin hot.
attention in order to stoP bleeding'
- Bleeding injuries require immediate
o
purPose' o Pustules grouPed in clusters, run together, forming
irregularly- shaped,
;; d";ound. Use clean cloth bandages for this thick, moist, Yellowish scales'
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a Oozing of corrosive discharge. o Faeces pale yellow. Constipation or diarrhoea.
ARS ALB 30
a On pus formation. Papules tend td suppurate and o Lassitude. Spirits depressed. Weakness.
HEPAR SULPH 30, 2OO
extend. o Biner taste.
o Pricklng pain. ' o Low fever.
a Red spots turnlng into blisters which break down. MEZERIUIVI30 o Slow pulse.
o Eczema in childhood. uol,\ TRtcoLoR 30 o Complete bed-rest advised.
o Eczema of scalp.
o Newly-borns commonly get jaundice on 3rd or 4th day
o Specific for impetigo. a
o Consult a physician.
o Eruptions on scalp, facei buming, itching.
o Thick scabs which crack and exude a tenacious
DISTINGqISHING SYTYIPTOI4S MEDICINE AND POTENCY
yellow pus.
o Skin jaundiced. CHELIDONIUM MAJUS

tertri o
o Constant pain under inferior angle of the right
scapula.
.o Whites of the eye turn dirty yellow.
30

SYIVIPTOMS TO LOOK FOR

6 Face yellow.
o Occurs in folds of the skin. Redness and chafing.
o Tongue yellow. Taste bitter.
o ln neck, armpits and groin. ln buttocks.
o Preference for hot food and drink.
o Secretion ls clear and does not stiffen the Iinen as in eczema cases.
P Nausea. Vomiting.
SYIVIPTOIYIS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY o Profuse, foaming, yellow urine.
o'dioriatlon of thtghs on walking. Easy perspiration, AETHUSA 30 o Bright yellow, pasty stool.
o Soreness in folds of skin, back of ears, between CAOSTICUM 30 o lcy coldness of tips of fingers. I
thighs.
o Rawness in bends of limbs, groin, neck, o Uver sore, enlarged. CHIONANTHUS 30
GRAPHITES 30 .,

behind ears. o Yellow conjunctiva.

a
o Urine very dark.
a
rce o Constpation.
o Stool clay-coloured, soft and pasty,
o Skin yellow. Moist.
SYMPTOMS TO LbOK FOR
o Liver deranged. o In cases of great debility from outflow of liquids CHINA 30
o Whites of the eye turn yellow. So do roots of the nails. Face, then neck. from body.
Then the trunk and the extremities. o Skull-bursting headache. Dizry when walking.

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MEDICINE AND POTENCY day and declines rapidly thereafter'
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
o Ringing in ears. o Rash aPPears on 4th day' First crop on.face, second on neck and on the
o Bloated abdomen. Liver and spleen swollen and body and third on legs.
enlarged. o Small, circular spots, like fleabites, which coaleece into raised blotches'
o Face is swollen, of raspberry colour, turns white on Pressure'
declines, diarrhoea may start. Natural and beneficial. Do not
alaria o fu the rash
worry unless severe.

SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR

WARNINC:
o An intermittent fever with headache, body pain and shivering' rapidly.
of At times, pneumonia may develop. The child loses colour. Breathes
" 3[;il::il'l.1il:'iJ'species
bites a human being'
Administer Aconite. Get a doctor. I

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

DISTINGOISHING
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING BRYONIA 2OO
o Aborts the disease and cuts short its course'
o lntermittent fever; chill comes at 10'30 a'm' and
NATRUM MUR 30
o Lungs affected.
affects extremities first, which turn blue'
o Painful cough. Bronchitis.
o A chronic malarial state with weakness' constipation
o Worse motion.
and loss of aPPetite.
CHINA 30 o Fever, headache, raPid Pulse. ACONITE 30
o lntermittent, parorysmal fever with all stages well
defined. Chill generally in the forenoon' o Alternate with Belladonna,
o Hioh fever with marked periodicity' that is' definite ARSENIC ALB 30 BELLADONNA 30
o The child is restless, flushed, thirstless'
tirie and interval at which the chill comes' o Has sore throat.
oThe patient is restless physically as well.as mentally
o Does not like noise, light and movement'
There is total Prostration.
o Eyes and nose inflamed. EUPHRASIA 30
o The liPs are dry. The thirst is unquenchable' I
EUPATORIUM PERF 30 o Bland discharge from nose'
o This medicine is indicated when pain in tie bones
is unbearable. o Burning flow from the eyes which are red and
swollen.
o Controls fever and relieves cough'
easles o Face puffed, flushed' Patient drowsy and indifferent'
o Np thirst.
CELSEJV1IUM 2OO

SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR o Pulse slow, though full.

o An infectious disease of children, bothersome but
not serious'
o Harsh, croupy cough.
eyes, sneezing, running
o Sets in with catarrh sYmPtoms' Red, swollen, watery o Body pain.
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o As the fever declines, laryngitis may develop, with KALI BI 30 a Hard swelling. BRYONIA 30
hoarse, brassy cough.
o Worse on motion. Every turn of the head pains.
o Earache with nausea..
o The child is irritable.
o Thick, ropy, green mucus drips into the throat.
o Lips are dry, cracked. Thirit for large quantities of
Difficult to take out.
cold water.
a Coryza with profuse flow of green, bland mucus PULSATILLA 30 a When disease spreads to testicles or to mammae. PULSATILI-{ 30
from nose.
o Thirstlessness.

s a yas
SYIVIPTOIY1S TO LOOK FOR DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Salivary glands beneath and in front of the ear swollen and inflamed.
o Rash. Sores. Abrasions. Bruise. CALENDOL\ ointment or
o Pain, soreness and difficulty in moving the jaws. o Open wounds.Ulcers. mother tincture will clear
o Glands enlarge flrst on one slde; subslde; then on the other. the rash. Local application
o Dlscomfort in eaUng. Agonlsing paln. only.
o The glands continue
week.
to be sore, with some fever and headache, for about

o Can lead to deafness, inflammation of the testicles and pancreatitis.

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o lsolate the child for nine or ten days or till the mumps have subsided. SYMPTOIYIS TO LOOK FOR

DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Child wakes up suddenly. In great fear.
.

MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Screams. Sobs. Mumbles. Stares into space with blank look.
o Pain and fever. ACONITE 30
o Sudden, violent onseL DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVIS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o On exposure to dry cold air. o Nightmare. Anxious dreams. Restless. Tossing ACONITE 30
o Restlessness, BELLADONNA 3O o Screams out in sleep. Startles to wake up. Mumbles. BELLADONNA 30
o Red, flushed face, red Ckin.
o Eyes sensitive to iight.
o Child is thlrstless.
a Soft swelling; puffy; rosy hue; tender APIS 30
ose Ieed
SYMPTOIY1S TO LOOK FOR
o No thirsL o Not a serious complaint.

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DIS cough short and dry. Piercing pain
o child does not take a full, deep breith.'rib'
o Nosebleed from excitemenL
ACONITE 30 bJ;; th; nipple, near the flfth or six
ARNICA 30 o Consult a doctor.
a lf injury is the cause.
HAMA/VIELIS 30
. Blood oozing drop by drop' Nol bright-red' Dark' DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS
IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
MILLEFOLIUM 30
o Red blood flowing for no reason ACONITE 30
o Fever.
May be sufficient bY itself

tal ia
o Dry cough'
o Restlessness.
if given earlY.

f eeor o Exposure to dry cold air'

o Pain worse on movement; even the effort to breathe
hurts.
o Breathes with abdominal muscles' Short breaths;
BRYONIA 2OO
Alternate with Aconite.
Discqntinue Aconite when
SYMPTOIVIS TO LOOK FOR fever is down. Continue
difficulL
oAPPears three or four days after birth' Bryonia till recovery is
o Cough frequent, shakes the affected side' complete.
o Severe and serious' Can cause irreparable damage'
o A litUe exPectoration'
oEyelids red,inflamed and swollen' Eyes kept closed o Once a day during convalescence' Prevents relapse' SULPHOR 30
o Thick, yellow Pus.
o lnside of the eye resembles crimson velvet'
o Cornea looks as if sunk in a Pit'
o lnfant restless and feverish'
TvIEDICINE AND POTENCY
e onia
SYMPTOMS SYMPTOIYIS TO LOOK FOR
a OPhthalmia with swelling predominant'
APrs 1000 o lnflammation of the lungs' Acute' Abrupt'
ARCENTUM NITRICUM o High temPerature, shivering'
o One dose every two hours till the inflammation
clears.
30, 200 o Rapid respiration.
MERC COR 30
r lf Arg Nit fails, alternate the two' o Vomiting; convulsions at times'
ACONITE 30
o lf there is fever as well' MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHINC SYMPTOMS
o Every hour. A sure cure if given in time' ACONITE 30

Ieurisy oChest full of phlegm which cannot be taken oul ANT TART 30, 2OO

o Pneumonia following cold or influenza'

SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR o SharP stitching pain in the centre of the chest' in BRYONIA 2OO
o Acute inflammation, generallY one-sided, of the
sac covering the lungs and l
the sides. Bronchitis sYmPtoms'
lining the chest. Comes quicklY and violentlY.
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o Nodules on the exposed bony surface like elbow, wrist, vertebrae.
Rash on
o Movement, respiration painful. trunk and limbs.
o Alternate with Aconite at the onsetl o Chorea. Involuntary movement of face, arms and body. Writhing.
a Breathing difficulL Pain under the breast bone. PHOSPHORUS 30 DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
,l
o Rust-coloured sputa.
a At the outset of rheumatic fever. Alternate v{ith ACONITE 30
a One dose on every alternate day along Mth the SULPHUR 3O Bryonia.
other chosen medicine.
a Heat and swelling of joints. BRYONIA 2OO
o Pain worse on moyemenl

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Poliomyelitis a Pain in muscles, tendons and ligaments,
o Temporary improvement on movement.
RHUS TOX 30

SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR o Worse in cold, damp weather.

o Paralysls affectlng a group of muscles ln one or more limbs. a Acutc rheumatic fever. Relieves pain. prevents
FOR/v1lC AC|D 30
o Dlscase ushered ln Mth fever, sore throat, conriulslons, stomach upset. recurTcncc.
o As fever subsides, the chlld cannot stand or walk. Has lost the power to o Arta on llgrmcnts, caprulc lnd bursr of thc
Jolnts
move an arTn. l'lulcular paln wlth sorcncs!.
o Paln betser from pressurc,
DISNNGOISHING SYITIPTO/IS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Worse on right slde and on motlon.
a Polio vaccine is a must at the prescribed time. ACONITE 30 a Chorea wlth muscular rheumatism. CIMICIFUGA 3O
o Still if the problem cories in inflammatory cases a Chronic enlargement of tonsils.
CALC PHOS 30
with cold, give Aconite 30. Result of exposure to o Anaemia.
dry cold air. Fever.
o Stiffness, pain and chilliness.
a Paralysis with conwlsions, flusbed face, Intolerance BELI-\DONNA 30
!o lighl o Worse from change of weather. .
a Multiple symptoms combining inflammatjon, fever, CELSE},1IqM 30 a Rheumatic heart cases. CACTUS 30
cold, convulsions, body pain etc,
a Poliomyelitis after fever.
a Lower limbs affected. lndigestion. Constipation.
RHUS TOX 30
NCIX VOM 30 Rickets
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR

J
Rheumatic Fever o Disease of the bones. Caused by deficiency of Vitamin
D.
o Lack of calcium salts in growing bones makes them soft, bent
and
I
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR malformed.
l o Inflammation of the heart following an attack of tonsillitjs. o Prominent forehead.
o Fever. Painful swelling of joints, of fibrous and muscular tissues o Child reaches tenth month without cuttin g teeth
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o Chest becomes narrow and prominent' DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIVlS
o Fever, flushed face' ACONITE 30
oJoint ends of wrists and ankles enlarged'
On the first day.
o Hunchback. o Restlessness.
. A,lternate with Aconite if glands are enlarged and
BELI-\DONNA 30
o Is late in walking' Bones of the legs curved'
throat is sore.
o With early diagnosis, proper treatrnent and diet' deformities can be FERRU/V1 PHOS 30
o Fever,
avoided.
o Rosy spots on the cheeks. No general flush'
MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Chill. Frequent sweats.
o Soft, rapid Pulse.
o Head and joints enlarged. CALC CARB 30
o Moderate thirst.
o Delayed teething. . Child weepy. Mild. Wants comPany and sympathy' PULSATILLA 30
o Early decay of teeth. o Cold symPtoms. Bland, green mucus coming out
o Spine and limbs curved' o Feels better in open air.
o Belly swollen'
o Voracious aPPetite.
o Diarrhoea.
a SymPtoms as for Calc Carb but diarrhoea and
weakness more marked.
CALC PHOS 30 carlet ever
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
o Normally in 2nd to 5th Year.

ella ( er an easles) o Beglns wlth eore throat,

o Fever sFtPtoms tike chills, shtverlng, hot skjn, frontal headache,
puttu, tiur!"a, vomiting, thirst and s< re throat'
rapld

oAfter 48 hours of above, aPPearence of rash' first on breast' later on

SYI4PTOMS TO LOOK FOR neck'
o A mild disease. face, bodY,all over. I
o Rash aPPears on the first day' Begins on the face'
Rose-red spbts'
o Strawberry-like tongue'
o Next day rash extends to body and limbs' Measwes
'Preoentioe
'I[frL" -S1"h"tin" 3O should be administered' one
is around, Belladonna
o Rash subsides with fever on the third day'
dose in the mornlng and another in the evening, to
o No superficial skin is shed' children as Yet unaffected.
oColdsymptomsdonotprecedeRubellaastheydointhecaseofMeasles.
WUning
o Sudden onset'
during scarlet
o Glands at the side of the neck enlarged'
Diphtheria, laryngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis may develop
fever. Take aPProPriate treatment.
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a To begin with, give Aconite. MEDICINE AND POTENCY
ACONITE 30 o Wants to sleep but is unable to do
so. Fear,
o Sore throa! dry, barking I BELLADONNA 30
cough. BELLADONNA 30 agitation, frightful visions.
o Headache, drowsiness. o Cries continuously for no reason
o Tendency to dellrlum. o Hot head.
o Glazed stare ln the eyes. o Throbbing temples.
o When the rash Eppears, alternate Aconite and o Over-active braln. Sleeplessness due
to pleasant COFFEA 30
) Belladonna 30. excitement, lau ghter, playfulness.
a Frontal headache. o Sleeplessness due to neryous excitrnent.
BRYONIA 2OO ln sensitive HYOSCYA/V1US 30
t o Cough in the chests coming from bottom centre of children.
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the ribs with pain; little mucus. Bronchitis. o Indigestion.causing lack of sleep. particularly
in the NUX VOMICA 30
l o Wbrse on movement. later part of the nighr

a Copious b-uming discharge from eyes. Burning and a lntake of indigestable food leading to
sleeplessness. PULSATILI.{ 30
EUPHRASIA 30
swelling of lids.
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coming ouL
PULSATILTA 30
ore roat
o Gastric upset SYITIPTOIYIS TO LOOK FOR
o Feeling of scraping, heaviness in
o Altemate Aconite Mth Pulsatilla. . the throat. pain.
o After eruption has subsided, discontinue other o Tonsils swollen, deep red, painful.
SULPHUR 30
remedies. Give one dose of Sulphur 2OO early in the o Tonsils have white patches. Shooting
pain. Abscess in tonsils.
morning for 7 days to complete recovery. o Swallowing difficult..
o Fever.
lee pless ess o Look into the
or the nat han
say ah..h..h.. tii"rffif"fl",q#triji"r,Jlil
SYMPTOIVIS TO LOOK FOR easy. Note carefltty r*iling,ii'uny,
colour of the surface of.throat,of tonsiis, pi"run"" or othenyise of white
o A symptom of some disease.
patches on tonsils or other surfaces.
oBabies sle-ep a lot-12 to 16 hours in early months and 10 to 13
hours at
the age of one year. SYIVIPTOMS
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o Some,of course",do not sleep that much. Different causes. o For sudden inflammation, on exposure
to dry cold ACONITE 30
i air.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY o Fever
o Sleeplessness from fright, agitation or anxiety, ACONITE 30 o Hoarseness.
Feverish simultaneously.
o Dryness. Roughness.
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DISTINGUTSHING SYMPTOMS
MEDICINE AND POTENCY 30,200
SYMPTOIY1S TPECAC
o Wheezing ProminenL
BELLADONNA 30
o Bright, red, inflamed, swollen tonsils. SPONCIA 30
o After Aconite stage is over' For 3 days' 4 times
a

o Much Pain on swallowing' day.

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o Fever.
or on taking BRYONIA 30
o Throat sore on taking very cold drints
*ui.iutt t consuming greasy eaLables'
BARYTA CARB 30
a Painful swaltowing' Give early ln acute cases'
EffecUve ln chronic caees'
HEPAR SULPH 30,2OO
. ShooUng, cuttlng paln wlth pue ln tonslls' SYMPTOMS
POTENCY
o Hurts on swalloMng' ACONITE 30
o Feverish. o Swelling. lnflarnmation' Fever' Sudden onset'
LACHESIS 30 APIS 30
o Purple throat. o Painful swetling. Stinging pain'
LEDUM 30
o Very Painful swallowing' o ln punctured wounds' [n insect bites' Anti-tetanus'
o Worse left. o Must with Aconite or Apis' Alternate'
MERC SOL 30
o Pus in tonsils. Not much Pain'
o Feverish.
o Mild sore throaL Scraping' rough feeling'
Heaviness' NUX VOMICA 30 oot ac e
SYMPTOIV1S TO LOOK FOR I

as oic
various causes'
a o pui" in th. ,oo, of a tooth' Pain in gums' Comes from
ro MEDICINE AND POTENCY

ACONITE 30
o Toothache caused by exposure to dry cold
air'
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
of the qlottis, the opening at the
uPPer Feverlsh'
o A nervous affection ina-riing spasm childhood' ' pain' I BELIIDONNA 30, 2OO
part of the larynxb"t*:;';il'vocal cords' E'arly o Pain, extending to temples' Throbbing
stops. Appears to suffocate. Gives
a
o Face red, burning, hot'
o Sudden, At night. Breathing armost
loud'crow" o Worse iight side.
BRYONIA 30
o Death can occur in this attack' o Hot or cold food causes Pain'
red' the CHAMOMILLA 30
AND POTENCY a Unbearable spasmodic pain' One cheek
". other Pale.
ACONITE 30
a Every 5 minutes till recovery sets in' o Worse at night.
BELIADONNA 30 o Pain in the exposed roots' Severe'
FTYPERICU/VI30
o Violent attack. Delirium'
and HEPAR SULPH 30 KREOSOTE 30
o After sPasm is exhausted and if wheezing o ln carious teeth.
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DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOMS
. Gum boil. MERC SOL 30 o Restlessness. ARSENIC ALB 30
o Pain extends to ear. o Prostration.
o Loose, decayed tooth. o Thirst for small quantities of water at short intervals.
o Pain in roots. o Typhoid with diarrhoea. Sour-smelling stools, BAPTISIA 30
o Patient in stupor.
o An early morning dose every 4th day. No other SULPHUR 2OO

tci lics remed that day.

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SYMPTOTYIS TO LOOK FOR
o Twitching of the mouth, of the eyelid etc,
rticaria
SYIYIPTOIYIS TO LOOK FOR
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DISTINGUISHING AND o Skin eruptions.

o Out sf anxiety or fear. ACONITE 30 o Round or oval wheels, pale in the centre, red at the circumference. Wheels
burn, tingle,. smart.
o Twltching of any mus'cle. ACARICUS 30
, o lntense itching. Feeling of being stung by nettles.
o lntolerable itching on the neck, arms, or body in the evening or whlle
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a
ever
getting warm in bed.
o Acute discomfort.
DISTINCOISHING SYMPTOIVIS IV1EDICINE AND POTENCY
SYIYIPTOIY1S TO LOOK FOR a Urticaria caused by exposure to dry cold weather. ACONITE 30
o lnfants rarely get it; but young children do.
o Urticaria caused by almonds, by shellfish etc. By ANT CRUD 30
o Early symPtoms: Indigestion, poor appetite, constipation, languor. overeating.
sleeplessness; delirium at night. Weakness. o Swelling with a sensation of stinging, burning and APIS 30
o Thirst. Dry, red, coated, cracked tongue. pricking.
o Enlargement of abdomen. Diarrhoea, but seldom. o Insect bites.
o Eruptions appear about 7th day; rose-coloured dots on the abdomen. a Urticaria on excitement with rheumatic lameness BOVISTA 30
and diarrhoea.
o Gradual rise in temperature- 2o every night with a fall of 1o every morning
o ltching on getting warm.
in the first week. Decline also is gradual.
a Urticaria in damp weather. DULCAMARA 30
o Persistent temPerature of 40"C/104o F is a warning symPtom'
I
a Chronic and recurring urticaria. Creat sensitivity to HEPAR SULPH 30
o The patient must be given complete bed-rest in convalescence. A relapse
slightest touch.
can occur on violent or sudden movement. Linen should be frequently
changed. o Stinging pain.
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IVIEDICINE AI.ID POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

DISNNGOISHING SYMPTOMS
PULSATILI-{ 30 o Paroxysms attended with threatened suffocation. CUP MET 30
a Urticaria caused by intake of fats, pork, etc.
o Flea-bite like spots with purple swelling. RHUS TOX 30 o Vomiting.

o lntense irritation. o Rattling noises in bronchial tubes.

o Worse on joints. o Conwlsions.
o Vomiting. Early stages. Constant nausea. IPECAC 30
o To be followed by Bovista 30 in chronic urticaria.
o Chronic urticaria. Aggravation by warmth of the bed. SULPHUR 30

ors
oo in oug SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
o Threadworms or roundworms or taPeworms can exist in the digestive
SYMPTOI{S TO LOOK FOR system without being suspected unless noticed in evaguations'
o Affects infants and children. o Picking at the nose.
o Vlolent, spasmodic flts of coughlng, endlng ln prolonged,, shrlll, crowlng o Grinding of teeth.
inspiration. Vomiting of thick mucus. o lmpaired appetite.
o Child turns red, almost black in the face. Appears to be choking. o Straining at stool.
o Paroxysms of extreme severitY. o ltching and irritation about anus.
o Attacks recur every two or three hours, even more often. o Ceneral restlessness and irritability
o Between attacks, the child is lively and cheerful. o Worms caused by drinking impure water, by eating vegetables or meat
o Shritl, crowing inspiration, called 'hoop' is a sure indication. prepared unhygienicallY.
o Can lead to convulsions, bronchitis, bronco-pneumonia and haemorrhage DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
under the skin. CINA 30
o An excellent remedy for threadworms or
MEDICINE AND POTENCY roundworms.
DISTINGUISHING SYT1PTOMS I
o Nausea, vomiting.
o A dose every three hours. The best remedy. DROSERA 30
o Tossing in bed. Sudden cry in sleep'
o Fever. ACONITE 30
o Itching of nose all the time;wants to rub it and pick
o Early stages of violent cough. at it. Bores at nose till it bleeds.
o Sore throaL BELTADONNA 30 o CriPing; itching at the arms'
o Flushed face. o.EpilePsy. Convulsions.
o Glazed eyes. o White, thick urine.
o Dry cough. o ls required in suitable doses for expulsion of MALE FERN OIL
o Contraction of larynx. tapeworm.

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Alcoholism 344
345
347
349
352
Collapse 362
Fatigue - Debility.,...... 363
lnJurles, Bruises, Cuts, Wounds, Etc. .,,.,,...,..,....,,.,...... 364
Smoking - preventable cause of death..,.,,.,,..,.,...,.,,.. 367

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ddiso 's isease co olis

from
when a social drinker cannot cry halt, he is said to be suffering
as a disease. The person does not know or does not want to
alcoholism
alone and wants to hide
know when to stop drilkiil-h[" ,t .t Irinkng when
his habit from others.
DISTINGUISHING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Bewildered and low-spirited. Anxiety, tension and APOCYNUM

depression. CANNABINUM
AND POTENCY mother tincture. ln 1O
DISTIN GUISHING SYMPTOIT1S drops dose 3 times dailY. a

ARSENIC ALB 2OO

o All-prevailing debility, exhaustion and restlessness o Excessive nausea and vomiting.
*i;}I Great exhaustion after the
"ig;tlr-"ggru,ution'
slightest exertion' o Passes hot urine with thick mucus without much
power of expulsion'
o Very effective remedy for those who thirst for ARSENIC ALB 2OO
o Ulceratlon of the mouth' Tongue ulcerated'
has blue alcohol. Medicine has to be
colour, contlnued once a daY till
the habit is conslderablY
reduced.
e €ll of food'
much but little at a o Drinking leading to vomiting as well as to diarrhoea'
eating or drinking o lntense craving for stimulants' CAPSICOM 2OO
Burning Pain in stomach' o Vomiting.
o Excessive peevishness.
o Fond of excessive drinking and stimulating food' of
NUX VOMICA 2OO
o Darkening skin.
on PHosPHoROus zoo wine as well as of women. I
o Creat lowness of spirits' Brain feels tired' Vertigo as
o Sleeps late and wakes up with hangover as we.l[
standing. Vertigo with faintness'
,Jid"1,."' Cannot tolerate noise' smells and lighL
o Abdominal pains are sharp and cutting' Pain
in
o Nausea in the morning. Vomiting on account of
stomach is ielieved bY cold food' excessive consumption of alcohol'
o The best remedy for a man who has taken a peg
and
o Even small wounds bleed much' They heal 'too many. a

break out again, o Chronic alcoholism' SULPHURIC ACID 2OO

the o Cannot drink water unless mixed with whist<y' At the

o Worse on physical or mental exertion' in same time, cannot tolerate food'
evening, with-*arm food or drink'

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 For ages, man has consumed alcohol to
forget his sorrows, to lead him into the realm of
happiness. John Keats (1795-1821), the great
romantic English poet listened to the full-throated
Wine music of a nightingale and wanted to become
moketh
ght of
the hcort
ol mon sod! ntage,

the
world unseen', and fade away into the dim forest
with the singing bird. But Keats was romanticizing
the effect of wine on the human mlnd. A moment
later, he decided to glve up the idea of taking the
assistance of Bacchus and his leopards and
switched over to reaching the bird and its music
on 'the viewless wings of poesy'. This was
definitely a wise decision because the alleged
euphoric effect of alcohol is a myth. ln fact alcohol
dulls the brain and retards its activity.
Alcohol is basically a drug. lt is consumed
I You liue more than any other drug by man. lt is produced
il you let liue in numerous varieties,packaged with great
gour liuer. ingenuity and sold through massive publicity.
Unfortunately, alcohol is used most of the time to
the disadvantage of man.
No form of alcohol, however mild, whether
wine or beer or cider, can do good to the human
^6 systerh and health.
It is a fallacy to believe that alcohol stimulates
the braln. ln reallty, alcohol depresses the brain
and slows down the various centres of control.
That is why a person who has taken a peg too
many, finds it difficult to articulate his words
clearly, falters in walking and may sometimes
sleep into a coma. An overdose of alcohol can
lead to nausea, vomiting, wild gestures or the
uttering of incoherent words.
When alcohol is swallowed, it goes into the
stomach where a fraction of the dose enters the
blood stream through the blood vessels of the
stomach wall. The greater the percentage of

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manifested very soon.
water.
But the human body cannot contain any
outside entrant for a long time lt has to be
eliminated. This elimination Process has its own
rnvthm and delav mechanism, If the Passage of
fflofiof into the intestine is rather fast the removal
mechanism cannot coPe with the job'
affects the brain more and more, causes
intoxication and the resultant aberration in
behaviour and other Problems'
which in turn can be fatal.
The biooest asset of the human body is the
brain. Alcof,6l is one drug which causes the
oerformance. Therefore much drink may be said
'
io be an equivocator with lechery.
An intalte of alcohol leads to frequent urination
because it affects a part of the brain which
regulates the functions of the kidney discharging
water.
Who does not.know that an evening of cosy
As the tiouor stans hauing its effect' the
human braln is flooded bg ideas and
imaoes. lt is a different matter, though
imo"ortant, that coherence is lacking in the
severe headache, nausea and indigestion The
ideas and the images are dtsjointed'
ionoue is drv, parched like PaPer on account of an
excissive output of urine. The gentleman is thirsry'
A1l this is not a welcome Price to Pay for the
illusory pleasure of an evening of drinkng'
Barbiturates and a number of tranquillisers
taken in heavy doses after an excessive intake of
alcohol can cause death.
Shun alcohol as far as Possible. lf you just
cannot help it, take a moderate quantlty !t.long
intervals. Cio to bed early as a matter of hablt'
Omar l{haggam, the Perstan Poet and
mathematician, urote of conuelTing
contact with the air' wilderness into paradise wtth a loaf of
It is a fallacy that alcohol imProves sexual bread beneatlt the bough, a flask of wine,
desire and enjolrn ent. Make no mistake Alco
hol is
no good in adding to sexiial enjolrnent because
sex,to a great exte nt,is a function of the mind and
alcohol dulls the b rain. The Porter, in William ,,lt
ShakesP eare's play 'Macbeth' , puts it succintly:
wildemess.
provokes the desire, but it takes away the
 ae ia /rqIs
in which the number of red blood cells
bod in the
_too
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cells there -uy'b"
carries oxygen.
,,r;oT,Hiln"f?#;i,i"rj;?fl the red cells that
Anaemia can be mird, armost without symptoms.
The patient's life can be threatened. But it can be severe. DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIVIS
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
one must have a rook at the diet of the pauent. o Headache as if skull would burst.
take care At times it is possibre to
of anaemia By adjusting tn. Jf"i.- o Dizziness when walking.
lrr
o Nolses ln ears. ..,

o Face pale, sallow; eyes sgnken,

o Sweats easily on least motion.
SYMPTOMS o The patientis pale, weak and is easily
IVlEDICINE AND POTENCY -thin, FERRUM ACETICUM
exhausted. Suffers from shortness of breaih.
l_
a Profound anaemia. 1000,10000
ACETIC ACID 30 o Worse sitting still and lying.
1., o Face.and skin pale, waxen and swollen, A specific for anaemia
cold; cold 3 times a day. Tackles
sweat on forehead. rirLLorn'
o Eyes sunken, surrounded by dark rings. anaemia."r"n
O Anaemia after intermittent fevers. patient is pale;
but FERRUM MET 2OO
o Lips blue. at times face is flushed red.
' o Passes urine in large quantities; pale. o Skin is puff^ed up; pis easily when pressed
with a
thumb. Puffiness more visible in extremities like
o Diabetes with great thirst and debility. ankles, etc.
- - : ...Q-Severe
anaemia and weakness in women where o Cerebral anaemia; faints easily.
there has been an unusual loss of
biooJ after labour o Increases the quanUty of haemoglobin
o Extreme prostration and anxiety. in the blood. FERRUM PHOS 30
ARSENIC ALB 2OO o Anaemia with throbbing pain in
o Violent palpitation. head; with extreme
sensitiveness of the sca-lp.
o Swelling.
o Marked prostration.
o Intense thlrsg stomach easlly upsel
o lncreases red Corpuscles in anaemia.
o Cerebral anaemia due to malaria IRIDIUM 30
! or due to o *eakness felt, in
excessive use of quinine. NAT MUR 2OO
bed. Anaemia caused
o Anaemia in children. Child peevish.
Flabby. Feeble CALC PHOS 30 al irregularities, by griei
digestion.
'I o Numbness and crawling. o Depression on account of chronic
anaemia or other
I
o ln women excessive menstruation chronic problems. Wants to be alone to .f.-
with violent
i headache. o Anaemic headache of school girls
o Anaemia caused by excessive loss of o Catches cold easily.
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blood and CHINA 2OO
other fluids of the body.
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o Neck weak.
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o Abnormal loss oll blood due to tooth extraction,
gastric ulcers, menstruation, piles, etc. o Body cold and pale. Emaciated.
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o Mind weak, unable to think. o Palms hot and persplnng.

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o Numbness and tingling in fingers
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o Loss of memory. and lower
e)ftremities.Coldness of legs.Ankles weak,
turn easily.

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 MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGqISHING
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOIV1S ' CALENDUIJ mother
a First aid for cuts, lacerations and bruises'
PHOSPHORUS 2OO tincture for external
a Anaemia due to long-lasting depression'
o Open injuries' aoolication. Calendula
o PalPitation; chest tight, sore' ointment is also available rt-,

o Mental strain leads to fatigue and debility' o Cuts out pain and aborts Pus formation' with homoeoPathic
PICRIC ACID 30 druggists.
o o ExtremelY effecWc remedY'
NITRIC ACID 2OO
o Wounds which do not heal'
oo
toes.
o The tongue is sore and inflamed in
places'
dry and SILICEA 2OO
a lron deficiency anaemia; nails become
brittle.
o lron deficiency usually follows Pregnancy'
uUnot*uffy copious menstruation
blood loss'
or any other
nternal ae orrae MEDICINE AND POTENCY

ARSENIC ALB 2OO

o Vomit of blood, bile, green mucus' Brown-black'
ries rriix; Gth uuoa' Cancer of stomach'

ae orrae SYIY1PTOMS
e
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Food poisoning.
o Gastralgia from the slightest food or drink
o Extreme prostrition' Restlessness' lntense
heaL i?

ARNICA 200, 1000 or CANTI.IARIS 2OO

a Flrst remedy in any injury' external or .internal. o Discharge of blood with urine' from kidney
For internal use. bladder' :
Administer a.s earlY as pain
o- Mechanical injury, physical injury' resul'ting-
in o lntolerable, constant urging to urinate' Cutting
possible' and after passing unne'
l;";;;ge' Amica-slows down' even stoPs before, during
haemorrhage. CARBO VEC 2OO
a- Patient with broken down and debilitated
o Cerebral haemorrhage due
to concussion or ;;;ilr;";. Is always sick' No resistance to disease'
blood'
otherwise' oSkin surface weak, spongy' Cannot hold

injury' Blue o-flaemorrhage from nose;

o Haemorrhage below the skin surface on
o From lungs;
skin, Blood coagulated'
o From stomach, bowels;
o Black eYe.
o From bladder.
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Parts of the body bleed if a ' cancer. It also shows that blood has
blood vpssel , whether a large artery been there in the system for some
or a nairow capillary, breaks. time. Blood may also pass through
l
External bleeding is immediately the stool which gets darker. ln the
I

i visible. lt can be cauled by an injury, lower digestive tracts, bleeding can

I a cut or a tearing of the skin. An be copious and the resultant itool
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injured muscle or a joint can bleed would be black or like tar.
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internally. This causes swelling Blood passing in urine can

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and pain. Coagulation of blood mean cancer of the bladder, stones
I under the skin as a result of bleeding in the kidney or an infection of the
lt makes the skin blue or purple. bladder or the urethra.
Bleeding inside the body besides
being a result of injury or trauma, Piles and anal fissures also
can also result from a disease which cause bleeding. The blood is bright
might affect the particular part of the red. The problem is usually minor.
body. Bloody dysentery is a diseise to be
worried about. There is tenesmus,
The most serious of internal pain and weakness.
bleedings is haemorrhage in the
brain as a result of either an external . ln women, any vaginal bleeding
other than during menstruation
injury or as a result of the bursting of
an artery on account of high blood requires immediate attention. Even
pressure, etc. excessive menstrual bleeding can
weaken a person and requires
lnternal bleeding can be in the treatment.
eye, in the retina, in the conjunctiva.
This requlres immediate aftention . For any external bleedlng
administer Arnica 200 or lOO0
and consultation with an expert.
immedlately. lt would slow down the
Bleeding from the nose is haemorrhage and reduce pain. The
usually a minor problem.
L Bleeding can occur from the ear
chances of infection are diminished.
For excessive bleeding, seek expert
in acute middle-ear inflammation medical help without ioss of time.
and pain. But first administer Arnica.
Bleeding should alwags be taken serio,slg, tuhether the
Bleeding can occur from the
flow of blood is more or less, external or internal. gums when the gums are
inflamed, infected and swollen or if
there is a deficiency of vitamins.
In certain problems provide an important indication
lfr*:? ,, towards deciding the choice of a
may throw medicine.
All these are
serious conditions.
at! In the digestive system bleeding
can occur in the oesophagus or the
stomach. The patient may vomit
blood. Vomit of bright red blood
indicates that the bleeding is fresh.
Dark blood vomit can be a sign of
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 DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS
o Nose-bleed as a result of injury or otherwise' MILLE,FOLIUM 2OO
o Nose-bleed, CINNAMONUM 30
o While coughing, from lungs, from bowels, in urine,
o Haemorrhage from bowels. from urethra, from piles and what-not.
o Bright red blood in early, Profuse and Prolonged o Blood bright red.
menstruation.
o Sputum blood'stained.
o Post-delivery haemorrhage.
o Early, profuse and protracted menses.
. Black and stringy haemorrhage. Clotted blood' CROCUS 30
a Bright and profuse blood from bowels. NITRIC ACID 2OO
o ln nose-bleed. PHOSPHORIC ACID 2OO
o Haemorrhage ln tYPhold.
o ln threatencd cbortlon. TRILLIUM 30
o Haemorrhage with great faintness and dizziness'
o ln copious menses. internally. Mother tlncture
'o Clots wlth long strlngs from o Usually bright red blood, Sometimes dark and for external applicatlon.
uterus'
clotted.
a For bleeding when blood does not clot' CROTALUS H 2OO
o Blood in sputum, with cough.
o Non-inflammatory retinal haemorrhage' o ln abortion. ln climacteric.
o Blood from ears. o Haemorrhage from fibroids.
o Black and stringy blood from nose' o Chronic uterine haemorrhage.
o Cancer of tongue with haemorrhage' o Bloody diarrhoea with mucus'
o Black or ground coffee'colour vomil
o Cancer of stomach with vomiUng of bloody' slimy
mucus.
o Dark, bloody urine.
o lntestinal haemorrhage; blood dark, fluid,
non'coagulating. Blood oozes from regtum when
standing or walking,
asy lee i MEDICINE AND
DISTINGUISHING SYTV1PTOMS
o Bleeding of dark, clotted and venous blood' Severe' Hlri{/r/v1EllS. 200
Mother tincture for local o Bleeding copious but blood does not coagulate'l CROTALUS H 2OO
Does not coagulate. Painless'
application on Piles. Please see'INTERNAL HAEMORRHACE' above'
Excellent results'
o Haemorrhage from nose, lungs, bowels, bladder or
urethra' o Every scratch, every cut bleeds. LACHESIS 2OO
o Bleeding from cancers'
o Piles exuding dark blood.
o-Erom any orifice, mouth, gums, bowels.
o Bleeding dysentery. Stool hot, bloody and slimy' MERC COR 30
o Terrible tenesmus' o Even small wounds bleed often and much' PHOSPHORUS 2OO

o Cutting pain. o Wounds heal and break'

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ae orr age MEDICINE AND POTENCY
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOIY1S
o Debilitating flow of blood from any Part, internal or cHtNA 200
external. Faintness. Weakening vision. Ringing in
ears.
o Dropsy following loss of blood.
o Btood dark, clotted. lnflammatlon of the bleeding
part which turns black.
o Bleeding leucorrhoea.
o B<cessive menstruation.
o ln confinement, convulsions come in the midst of
bleeding.

a seaa lee i AND POTENCY

SYIY1PTOMS

o Blood bright red, copious; active flow, IPECAC 2OO

o Nausea alwaYs Present. ..
o Wheezing,
o Haemorrhage from nose, lungs, stomach, kidney'
bladder, uterus and rectum.

Ki.ndness i"nfluences
more than eloquence.
The Brain - Cancer of The Mouth, The Ton ue - Cancer of
Site and cause Site and cause
o Any part of the brain can be affected by cancer' o cancer of the mouth comes on lips, the tongue or the tissue in the tongue,
; the gums, on the palate or on the lining of the cheek'
o The cause is not Yet known.
o Cancer of the mouth is mainly caused by usebf tobacco, particularly
o At times, cancer may spread to the brain from another part of the body' .-;;;;ti.b"".o. fufAnjiilu6r in excetiire quantities and smoking as well
causes greater Problems'
Sgmptoms
body, cancer of
o"A, diff"r"nt parts of the brain control different parts of the Symptoms
those parrs of the body which it
;;il;rl;r part of tn" uruin would affect parts without there o The tumour is red, hard and fibrous'
controls. Adverse ,y*ptott would appear in various a

being anything wrong in those parts' Prognosi.s

o Small tumours, if treated in time, can be cured in more than 50% cases'
In
ln Children Lt"i ttug"t,the chances of cure are proportionately less'
o Blindness; double vision; squint' therapy'
o cancer of the mouth does not respond easily to ordinary radiation
o Difficulty in walking properly and steadily'
o Nausea and vomiting'

ln adults
o Dbcline of mental faculties'
o Headache.
The Lip - Cancer of
o Faulty speech. Site and cause
o Some of the known causes are smol<ing of cigarettes' pipes
and cigars;
o Failure of locomotor system'
prolonged exPosure to sunlight'
oWeak memory.
o lncreasing drowsiness. Sgmptoms
o No clear-cut syrmptoms in the beginning' 1

Prognosis o Later, blisters on the lip which refuse to heal or which bleed'
patient may not
o The chances of cure are extremely slim in grown-uPs. The
gives only o An ulcer forms on the liP'
turiU"yona 18 months' Surgical iemoval oi the tumour
i;;fi;",y;"lief' The same G true of radiation chemotherapy'
Prognosis
oHowever,inthecaseofchildren,onremovaloftumour'acuremayoccur o Early recognition and treatment can lead to a very high rate
of cure'
at times.
oThe patient must give up smoking cigarettes' pipes or cigars'
Medicines o A conscious effort must be made to avoid exposure to sunlight'
the chapter
For medicines Please refe r'TUMOUR OF THE BRAIN'in o Surgery is very useful and so is radiation therapy'
.THE MIND, EMOTIONS, THE HEAD AND THE BRAIN"

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CANCER
o At times, ears may be affected and there may be pain in the ears and
SYMPTOMS MEDICINE
throat.
o Cancer of the tongue. I
APIS M 2OO
o Loss of weight.
o Tongue dry, swollen, inflamed, cracked, sore,
o Blood in cough sputum.
ulcerated. lnability to swallow.
o Cancer of face and lips. Discoloration bluish; pale, AURUM ARS 2OO o Noisy and difficult breathing.
coppery eruptions.
Prognosts
o Red spots. o Cancer of the larynx is a nasty killer. Some cures do occur if the cancer is
o Cancer of the llp. UlceraWe stage. CONDURANGO 30 detected early. Iri later stages, not even 30% of the victims survive.
o Palnful crackg ln thc comer of the mouth.
. Hard tumour of the llp. CONlUivl 1000. Once a MEDICINE AND
o Cancer of the tongue. day.
o Dirty-looking growth on laryrgeal membrane. ARS ALB 2OO
o Swollen, painful and stiff.
Velveg projections.
o Distortion of tongue and mouth.
o Burning pain in larynx.
o Tongue and lips dry and sticl<y.
o Short, dry, spasmodic cough.
o Cancer of the tongrie Mth tendency to CROTALUS H 2OO o Rapid parorysms.
haemorrhage. TongrG red and sore. So swollen that
the mouth cannot contain iL o Malignancy.
o Tongue protruding. Goes to right.
o Malignancy. CONIUM 2OO
o Cancer of the lip. I-IYDRASTIS
Apply mother tincture. o Continuous, hacking, dry cough
o Cancer of the tongue with blood and pus. Open PHOSPHORUS lOOO
sores. Hole through the tongr;e. Tearing and Once a week. o Benign tumour of larynx with thick, ropy discharge KALI BI 2OO
burning pains. inwards.

The Larynx - Cancer of o Malignancy. PHYTOLACCA 30

o Fibrous growth. Clands swollen.
Site and cause o Follicular pharyngitis.
O Those who smoke cigarettes, tobacco, cigars etc. suffer more from cancer
o Throat hot. Pain at the root of tongue, extending to
of the larynx than others. Their mortality rate is higher than that of ears.
non-smokers.
Symptoms o Benign tumour of the larynx. TH(UA 2OO

o Cancer of the larynx attacks the sound box and the vocal cords. The key of o Chronic laryngitis.
the voice changes.
o Persistent soreness in the throat and difficulty in swallowing solid food.
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MEDICINE AND POTENCY

SYMPTOIvIS

The Lung Cahcer of o Coughing uP of Pure blood'

MILLEFOLIUM 2OO

Site and cause

- o Streaks of blood in mucus from the lungs' Sputa
rusty, blood-coloured or full of mucus'
PHOSPHOROS 2OO

bronch and from the slucEA 200

o The site to begin with is the o Thick, yellow, lumPY mucus'
*inl-fipe. LatEr, cancer spreads to o Violent cough.
ma ern research has
o Cigarette smoking is the
ot more
e-siJtisned this fict beyond than that of
cigarettes a day, frave i 30 t Cancer of
Oesophagus
non-smokers.
o lndustrlal pollutants, radlo.acuvlty, worklng in factorleg,
arsenic'
processing metals
asbestos can also Stte and cause
-
like chromiur.,, ni"L"i r-n, Li tib"tunceJ like
more often'
in smokers' o The lower end of the oesophagus is affected
lead to lung cancer, particularly bf tobacco and
excessive use
o Lung cancer develops usually afte-1 4.0 years of
age' ln western countries' o Cancer of the oesophagus is caused by
cancer is growing fast
the number or r"-JtJ;il;L;r*erini from
lun-g alcohol.
of smoking in women'
b".uur" of the increased incidence oMorementhanwomensufferfromcanceroftheoesophagusandthattoo
after middle age.
Symptoms
oin the early stages persistent, dry, irritating cough'
o DifficultY in breathing. Sgmptoms
yellow sputum is coughed oIn ti'," initial stages, there are virtually no symPtoms'
o Spitting of red or brown blood' At a later stage'
experiences increasing
uP. oAs the cancer develops sufftcien[y' the victim
difficultY in swallowing.
o Pneumonia.
o Pain in the oesoPhagus'
o Gradual loss of weight,
o Sudden dePleUon of welght'
o Severe paln in the chest' Breathing most uncomfortable'
' o Drinking of liquids leads
to choking' I
o DifficultY in swallowing.

Prognosis Prognosis
years of treatrnent'
oThe survival rate of lung cancer is not even 10% after o Not even f,we per cent victims of cancer of
the oespphagus live for a year
oBecauseearlydetectionisdifficult,notmuchcanbedoneforthepatient' ;ft=;, th; cun"ut has develoPed'
should be given up
ln case the disease n"'. u""" detecte d early, smoking can give up the use of liquor
and
Q.The patient gets qome relief if he
entirelY bY the Patient.
alleviate the problem to some tobacco.
o A change in working environment may also suffering'
o Surgery and radio-theraPy are used to alleviate
extent.
o The medicines listed below are mainly palliative'
 o The later symptoms are misleading.
The Stomach Cancer of
Stte and cause
- I
o Nausea, vomiting.
o Stomach upset.
o Specific causes are not known. o Constipatiori.
o Those who suffer from chronic gastric problems, ulcers or pernicious o Rapid loss of weight
anaemla are more llhely to suffer from cancer of the stomach. o Pain in the abdomen.
o Smokers are ln the high risk group. o Distension in the abdomen.
Symptoms o Jaundice.
o In early stages very few symptoms.
Prognosts
o Later symptoms slow but steady loss of weight. o The survival rate is almost nil because early detection is virtually
I Loss of appetite. - impossible.
o Pain in the upper abdomen. o Those who drink beyond reasonable limits, suffer from cirrhosis of
the liver and liver cancer more than the others. Hence, Iiquor intake should
o Vomiting of blood. normally be limited to moderate quantities. Nothing like abstinence.
o Blood in stool.
o Anaemia.

Prognosis The Pancreas Cancer of

o The survival rate is very poor. But homoeopathic medicines would relieve
suffering. Site and cause
-
o A. change ln dletary hablts can keep the cancer of the stomach away. o On glands situated near the stomach which secrete insulin'and digesilve
Those taking polished food, a dlet iow in fibre and rich in synthetic ioods, fluids.
must reverse the content of their food. Intake of fresh fruit, vegetables and o Unknown causes.
an increase of foods with high fibre content is advisable.
Syrnptoms
o Debility.
The Liver Cancer of
Site and cause
- o Weight loss.
o Jaundiced skin.

o A patient who has cirrhosis of the liver may develop cancer of the liver. o Pain in abdomen.
o Liver cancers are often secondaries, spreading from cancer at another site o Dark-coloured urine.
in the body. o Dyspepsia. Constipation.
Symptoms Prognosis
o No early symptoms. o Almost always fatal.

I
A
 AND POTENCY
SYMPTOMS

The Colon, The Bowel And The Rectum

ALOMINA 2OO
o Cancerous growth in rectum with pain after
motions. Th-e patient has constipation'
ARSENIC ALB 2OO
Cancer of
-
Site and cause
a Cancer of the oesoPhagus'
o Cancer of the stomach.
o oesoohaqus feels choked, blocked' Everything
o SPecific causes unknown' .*uf-f6*"i seems to lodge ln it' Nothlng seems
o Statistically more Per to Pass.
as if
and fats, or Polished o Cnawing, burning pain in the abdomen' Feels
rectum than those w coals on fire inside.
high content of fibre o Abdomen swollen and Painful'
,
grain. o Hates the slght and smell of food'
o Burning heat and dryness of the skin'
o Unquenchable thirst.
Sgmptoms
accomPanied by a flow of o Restlessness and anguish'
o A oersistent change in bowel habits'whether
dark red blood from rectum or nol o Nightly aggravation.
which is
o Frequent cramping pain in the abdomen
and intestines' o Maintains the system regardless of location
under the stress of malignancY'
o Constipation or persistent diarrhoea' CARBO VEG 2OO
o As a general medicine in cancer of the-bowel'
o Anal sPasms which are Painful' when there is burning and flatulence
in io U" ut"a continuouslY'4
"".ti.:J"tfv
ihe upper-Part of the stomach'
i-"" u daY, over months'
o The Patient feels generallY ill'
CARDUS MARIANUS
o Anaemia without sPecific cause' a Rectal cancer resulting in profuse diarrhoea' Mother tincture 10 droPs
o Loss of weight. 4 times a daY'
o Loss of aPPetite. CHOLESTRINU,NI 30
o Cancer of liver. Obstinate hepatic engorgement'
CONDURANGO 30
o Pain in cancer of stomach' I

o Vomit of food.
Prognosis CROTALUS H 2OO
o An early diagnosis and treatment gives
a good rate of cure and survival' o- Cancer of the stomach with vomiting of bloody'
a long life if treatment is given il;;;;.;s. gtacx or coffee-coloured vomiL'
than fifty per ."",'lr tr," pati"enu live
More
o- Trembling, fluttering feeling below the epigastrium'
;-r G; uuaJrnln tfrns over the
stomach'
o 'o
,h;';;;
A sinklng feeling in the stomach'
at the onset
o Worse lying on the right side; in spring;
o tn atr'
of warm weather; in oPen

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DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AI'ID POTENCY o Blood is passed in urine.

o Cancer of the stomach. Buming pain, thirsl Inabilig NITRIC ACID 2OO Prognosis
to retain food. I o Once the cancer has spread beyond kidneys to lymph nodes the chances
o Vomits blood and slime. of recovery are not very high. Even wHen there has been no spread
o Palliative in painful cancer of the rectum. outside the kidney, the survival rate is hardly fifty per cent and that too
o Cancer of intestinal tract after prolonged treatmeht. All in all, it is L ulry iifhcult situation.
ORNITHOGALUTv\ mother
o Stomach cancer. tincture. One drop to be
given in a teaspoonful of Bladder Cancer of
o A palliative.
water. The second dose
should be repeated only Site and cause
-
after 48 hours if a o The site is the inner lining of the bladder.
reactlon doe8 not occur.
The paUent starts o The cause is unknown. But smokers and workers in dyes and chemlcal
vomiting a black jelly-like factories are more prone.
substance on the first
dose but he gets relief. Symptoms
o Cancer of the stomach. o Deep red or brown colour in urine.
PHOSPHORUS 1OOOO
o Sharp cutting pain. Ulceration has set in. Coffee- Once a week. o lncreased frequency of urination.
coloured vomit. o Discomfort while passing urine.
o A very weal<, empty, gone sensation in the whole of
the abdominal cavity. Prognosts
o Carcinoma affecUng lower bowel and rectum. o Cood chances of recovery if cancer has not spread to lymph nodes.
RUTA 2OO
Prolapse of anus every time the bowels move, o Cenerally old people only are affected by cancer of the bladder.
particularly after confinemenl
DISTINGOISHING SYIY1PTOMS IT1EDICINE AND POTENCY
o Tearing, stitching pain in rectum'.
o Cancer of the bladder, TARAXACUM 30
Kidney Cancer of
- Breast Cancer of
Site and cause
o The specific cause of the cancer of the kidney is not known. Some Stte
-
and cause
researchers have linked lt to stones ln the kidney. o Cancer in the breast may develop as a hard lump.
o Cancer,pf the kidney affects more men than women and that too after the
o Cancer of the breast spreads to the lymph glands in the armpits and then
onset of middle age.
throughout the body.
SAmptorns o No specific cause is known. Women who have had children are more
o Pain while passing urine; , prone to develop breast cancer than those who have not.
o Pain in the back or sidds;.- o fuound menopause, women run a greater risk of developing breast cancer,
Sgmptoms
Uterus Cancer of
o A hard lump forms.
o Abnormal change in colour. Site
-
and cause
o The nipple retracts, o Cause not known'
This is
o Discharge from the niPPles. o women between 40 and 70 sometimes suffbr from uterine cancer.
after menoPause'
o Skin ulcerates. different from eancer of the cervix and is more common
s children, whose menstruation cycles have
teric comes late run a greater risk of uterine
abetics and patients of high blood pressure'

Sgrnptoms
o Bleeding from vaglna after coitus.
breast 6re not cancerous' o Unusually heavY Perlods,
AND o Bleedlng between Periods'
DISTINGOISHING SYIVIPTOMS
vagina can
o Cancer of mammae. ARSENIC ALB 2OO o ln women who have entered menoPause, any bleeding from. the
6L tvt"pt"rr, of cini.t of the uteius' It may be accompanied by
o ResUessness. "
cramping Pain in the abdomen'
o Burning severe.
o Palliative, Prognosis
o The survival rate is as high as 80% if the treatment is taken
in the earlier
o Cancer in mammae in ulcerative stage' Acute ASTERIAS RUBENS 30
spreads to areas
lancinating Pain'
ri"g"t. ff," rate of .rr" iorn", down if uterine cancer
surrounding the uterus.
o fumPit glands swollen, hard and knotted'
o Worse on the Ieft side. Left breast fgels as if pulled
inward,
o Carcinoma of mammary glands. CreSt pain and CARCINIOSIN 2OO
Cervix Cancer of I
induration.
o Painful tumour of mammae. Indicated in women
with very large breasts'
CHIMAPHILIJ 30
Stte
-
and cause
o Sharp pains through the tumour. o Cancer of the cervix or the neck of the uterus takes the form of a
o Cancer of the breasL coNluivl 1000 malignant growth.
Once a day. ,9 Specific causes are not known but physically
promiscuous wo.men who
o SEong, hard tumours. cancer
PI-IYTOLACCA 30 .6rt rather early in life, say before i8,-u'" more Prone to cervical
o Cancer of breasL Breast hard, painful and purple' during intercourse'
Mother tincture for local Here too the riik is greater if no cgndoms are useZl
o Glands in armpits enlarged.
application. Cives great o Women who conceive frequently have a greater chance of develoPing
o Hard, irregular tumour with retracted nipples' relief, cervical cancer than those who have fewer pregnancies'
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Sgmptoms , DISTINGqISHING SYIVIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Haemorrhage from vagina after sexual intercourse.
I o Cancer of the uterus with inflammation of ovaries. AURU/VI ARSENIC 2OO
o Pain during intercourse. o Eruptions and itching on the vulva.
o Flow of blood between periods. o lrregular menstruation.
o Copious flow of menstrual blood. o Heightened sexual desire.
o Post-menopausal bleeding. o Cancer of uterus. Palliative. CALTI-IA PALOSTRIS
o Any unusual bleeding from vagina requires careful investigation. Mother tincture. 10 drops,
4 times a day.
Prognosis o Cancer of uterus with burning pain down thighs. CARBO ANIMALIS 30
o The chances of cure are excellent if the coming cancer is diagnosed early Lancinating pain.
and treated immediately. This is possible with a cervical smear test years
before the cancer has developed.
o Cancer of uterus. Offensive discharge. Haemorrhage CARCINIOSIN 2OO
oThe chances of cure grow dim after the cancer has developed and and pain.
accordlng to the largenese of the area covered. o Cancer of the womb with severe pain from hip to KALI CARB 30
o A cervical cancer rnay spread to the bladder, the urethra or even the kneesi worse on the right side.
rectum. The chances for suMval dimlnish with these symptoms. o Pain in the legs.
. Womb is packed with fibroid tumours. KALI IOD 30
o Hot burning feet. To be given if Pulsatilla
fails.
o At times immense shivering all over.
Ovary Cancer of
Site and
-
cause
o Cancer of the uterus, especially of the cervix.
o Oozing of blood; terrible odour,
KREOSOTE 30

o Ovarian cancer. o Of left ovary which is swollen, hard and painful. I-\CHESIS 2OO

o Develops from unknown causes. o Uterine carcinoma. Fibroid tumours, intense burning IAPIS ALBUS 30
pain with profuse haemorrhage,
Sgmptoms o Fibroid tumours of the uterus. PULSATILIA lOOO
o No symptoms till cancer has advanced substantially. To be repeated every
o Pain low in the back. week.

o Unusual vaginal haemorrhage.

Prostate Cancer of
o Swelling in the .abdomen with pain.
o Growth which can be felt in pelvis. Stte
-
and cause
Prognosis oThe prostate gland in males is frequently a site for cancer
o Not good if cancer has advanced and spread outside ovaries. Even Causes are unknown.
otherwise, the cure is only temporary. o Develops mostly in old age.
Symptoms Sgmptoms
o Almost no symptoms in early stages. o Sudden lncrease in the size of an o<igUng mole.
o Difficulty in passing urine. o Darkening of colour,
o Increased frequency of urination. o Inflammation.
t
o Blood in urine. o Ulceration,
o Pain in the back. o Bleeding from the mole.
o Pain.
Prognosis
o Early detection and treatment can be very helpful in curing or controlling o Tingling sensation.
cancer in the prostate. The prognosis is good. o Warts on face, hands, ears, lips, head, neck or othefparts of old persons
enlarge and ulcerate.
DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IVIEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Firstly a round pimple forms which later changes into a shiny nodule,
o Cancer of the male genitals. ARSENIC ALB 1OOO o The nodule ulcerates.
o The patient is restless on account of pain. 3 times daily till
improvement starts. Then
o Thirst for small quantities of water at frequent
once a day.
intervals.
o Cancer of the male genltals. CONIOV1 1000. Once a
day'
Prognosts
o Cancer of the penis or of the testes. o An early detection can lead to a cure in more than 70% cases' lf the
o Cancer of prostate wit} haematuria. CROTALUS H 2OO particularly to the lymph nodes, the survival rate comes
down. "pt"ads,
"un"ut
o Malignant melanoma spreads rapidly and can lead to death. lmmediate
Skin Cancer of atteition must, therefoie, be paid to any change in the shape and structure

Stte and cause

- of a mole.
o With early treatment, chances of cure are very good.
o An existing mole or pigmented sPot on the skin may become cancerous. It
o Rodent ulcer does not spread to other parts of the body'
is called malignant melanoma.
o No specific cause is known, DISTINGUISHING SYMPTOMS IYIEDICINE AND POTENCY

o Excessive exposure to sunlight is considered to be one of the likely causes. o Malignant ulcers. ANTHRACINUM 30
o Another type of skin cancer may be a painless lump which ulcerates. It o Terrible burning. I
may be caused by long exposure to sunlight, radiation or certain chemicals t'Old cancerous ulceration. lnduration in ulcers. CALCAREA CARB 30
over years. It comes on the face, the neck, the head, the ears, the hands etc.
o A Palliative.
o Rodent ulcer tumours may grow on the face, the eyelids, the neck, the nose
o Painful cancer of the skin. Ulcerative stage. Fissures CONDURANGO 30
or the ears. Fair-skinned persons exposed to sunlight are affected more
than others. formed. Cracks in the corner of the mouth.

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 o

o Bones break on their own in different parts of the body

Blood Cancer of (Leukemia)

-
Site and cause
Prognosis
o Not many Patients survive.

o Normal white blood cells which provide immunity in many a disease, red
corpuscles which transport orygen to organs and tissues in the human
body and platelets which help in the coagulation of blood in haemorrhage
ar" ,itul parts of the blood. Leukemia is the production of abnormal white
blood cells which overpower all the three parts of the blood.
o Leukemia is of many types. -
o A high dose of radiation can be a cause.
Symptoms
o Anaemla. Pale complexion.'
o Loss of weight.
o Debility. The patien! tires easily. Nature, in the production of disease,
a
o Easy bleeding. is untform and consistent, so much
s
o Susceptibility to infection. so, that for the same disease in
o Swelling of spleen, liver and lymph nodes.
o Persistent low fever.

Prognosis
o Prognosis varies according to the type of leukemia'
o Chances of survival are not bright in the long run. gou would obse,rue in the sickness of
a simPleton.
Bone Marrow Cancer of
Site and cause
- Thomas Sgdenham
o No specific cause is known.
o Atomic radiation, X-rays are susPected to be some of the causes.

Sgmptoms .

o Continuous and sharp pain in the bone.

o Loss of consciousness on account of acute pain.
 'f) \
.if

COLIAPSE
MEDICINE CAMPHOR VERATRU]U ALB CARBO VEC CUPRUJV1 MET

PHYSICAL o Extreme coldness of o Cold perspiration on the

IV1ANIFESTATION external surfaces. forehead, whatever be the
o Tongue and mouth cold. complaint.
o Face very pale, blue, cold,

o Emergency heart situation.

Excellent first aid for
stimulation of heart.
o Cramps in calves in

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ati el e ili SYMPTOMS

DISTINGO ISHTNG SYMPTOIV1S

o Overall weakness of body.

o Marvellous'Pick-me-up'.
MEDICINE AND POTENCY

MEDICINE AND POTENCY

a Weakness, emaciation. Nervous prostration. NAT MUR 2OO
o Produces general mental exhilaration and buoyancy. ALFA ALFA
All blues dissipated. o Throbbing headache.
Mother tincture 10 drops
4 times a day for months. o Exhaustion on physical exertion.
o Dlgestion lmproves. Body puts on fat; gains weight. o Body sore when climbing stairs.
o lmproves mental and physical vlgour, o Palms hot and perspiring,
o Increases quanUty and improves quality of milk in o Numbness and tingling in fingers, legs, lower
nursing mothers. extremities.
a Physical or mental exhaustion. ARNICA 2OO o Debility due to overuse of drugs, medicines. NUX VOM 2OO
o Chronic vertigo. Objects whirl about while walking. o Hangover due to excesslve drinkng and late nights.
o Tired. Ovenvorked. Sleepless when tired. o Feels tired as soon as wakes up.
o Bruised, sore feelingin eyes after close work. Tired o Always out of tune with the world.
and weary after sight-seeing, seeing movies, etc. o Nervous exhaustion. Mental debility first, later PHOSPHORIC ACID 30
o Fatigue due to heavy exercise. physical.
o Body feels sore, bruised. Muscles sore. o Young persons overtaxed mentally and physically.
o Jaded state, mental or physical, due to overwork. CALC CARB 30 o Ravages o[ acute disease, of excessive grief, of loss
o lncreased local and general perspiration. of vital fluids.
a Fatigue even from a short walk o Hair grey early in life. Hair fall out.
CARBO VEG 2OO
4 times a day for 2 o Blue rings around eyes.
o Fatigue due to indigestion, dud'to imperfect
oxygenation. Body cold and blue. Face swollen. months. Later Carbo Veg o Debility and pain in joints, bones.
o Debility after any acute disease like influenza, 1000 once a day for 2 . Fatigued eyes after close work like sewing, reading, RUTA 2OO
diarrhoea, etc. months. type-setting.
o Fatigue, debility from nursing.
o Debility due to unceasing cycle of sickness.
o Debility, fatigue caused by excessive loss of blood, CHINA 2OO
mucus, or any fluid from the body. "To be LDeak is miserable,
o Loss of fluids in'nursing, in salivation; long- Doi.ng or suffering."
continuing diarrhoea; copious pus formation; flow of
mucus in a cold, in influenza; haemorrhage from John Milton
wounds, lungs,nose, bowels, etc.
o Faintness; Ioss of vision; ringing in ears.

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 INJRIES
BRUISES
CTS he
of
ONS
arP
or
fin in a

ORR GE door.
An injury can also result from a fall' The part
FO of the boiy *hi.h hut borne the impact may swell

INJ IES and be painful.

F TURES
SqRGE followed bY HYPerlcum'
ln injuries to nerves, Hypericum woqld be the
lnsect bites are ultimately iniuries which go
SRGI L deep into the skin. The blood-stream gets first remedY.
i

soc poisoned,
lnfection from the punctured wounds, caused
whether on account of insect bites or by a metallic
A dose of tunica
'oo%;::;'J:"0:,n:T;;',no
er labour Pains have

INSECT I ES object piercing the skin, on entering the -

blood-stream, can cause tetanus which,if not taken
also undergone a lot of injury
v should be given a dose
6.curs"
while
the infant has
being born'

SP NS care of in time, can be fatal.

Haemorrhage from injuries must be attended
to immediately.-Minor bleeding cuts can be taken
Surgical shock requires either CarboJ:n
V"rutru# Alb. Strains of muscles need Rhus
ot
Tox'

STS care of with first aid kits or the medicines given

below. Major haemorrhage requires immediate
expert medical helP.
The minimum first aid kit for injuries. should
incfuJ" ntnica 1000, Calendula mother
tincture'
and Ruta 2oo'
Injuries can result in fractures of bones' lf a
L;d;200, HYPericum 2oO
People are getting injured all the time. Young uny
fractuie is susPected, the patient must not be Excessive flow of blood on account.o.f
children hurt themselves day in and day out, oi sutgical oPeration can lead to
moved without exPert medical advice' inirtTot u
from
Sportsmen suffer injuries on the playfield' Workers debility Secause vital fluids are lost
in factories and on construction sites are prone to Lifting weights clumsily or strenuous but ",iiJ-" while
accidents. Motor-cycle and scooter drivers suffer complicated exercise can strain one or more ;;; t"iy. Debiiity can cause dizziness
of the head and,the
concussions on the head. Even a child being born muscles. A strain is quite painful' So is a-sprain *ajff;l i"dse ihrobbingb-lue colour around the
suffers injury during birth and so does its when the ankle, wrist or any other part of the body
;;;;J, a Rusned face, in the ears' China
fr,jff"* una ringing
mother. at the joint is overstrained or wrenched so as to "r"t, "y"t goes a long way to restore
injure without fracture or dislocation'
i'oo,'g;; rejularly,
An injury may bleed or may not. But invariably
there is pain, hurt and discomfort. Bleeding which Homoeopathy provides excellent medicines for not
cannot be controlled can lead to death. So an all the situations iiscussed above, The first of such
injury has to be taken care of without any loss of medicines is Arnica. No home, no office, no
time. factory shoul d be without a suPPlY of Arnica in
 INJARIES

DISTINGqISHING SYMPTOIVIS MEDICINE AIJD POTENCY DISTINGOISHING SYMPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY
o Bruised, sore feeling all over. Everything on which ARNICA 2OO, 1OOO, o Wounds with pus require Ledum without delay.
the patient lies feels hard. ConUnu'bus change.in First medicine in any
position gives relief. o ln injuries wh,ere funica has not completed the cure,
injury, acute or chronic Ledum comes in to finish the process and heal.
o Bruised skin turns black and blue. Acute stage Recent or remote. o Punctured wounds from nails, splinters, pins, dog I-TYPERICUM 2OO
quickly relieved by Arnica. Cure in the long run. Physical or mental. -
bites and even rat bites.
o Black eye.
o ln punctured wounds, after Ledum has been
o Concussion, shock. Traumatic injuries. administered and when pain shoots up the nerves
o Trauma of the infant in childbirth. Give a dose of 30 from the wound.
potency. o Fear of tetanus. When tetanus develops this is the
o Haemorrhage.in injuries. remedy.
o Prophylactic for pain and sepsis in surgery, tooth o lnjuries to neryes, especially to fingers, toes and
extraction, injuries, in drildbirth. Administer a dose nails. Crushed fingertips. Torn nails.
of 1000 potency before any surgery. o lnternal injury. Stinging,tearing pain.
o Acts upon capillaries causing their relaxation. o Old scars injured by a hard blow.
o Not sufficient for strains oi muscles and tendons. o lnjuries of spine, of the coccyx sustained during
o Brulses. labour pains or in a fall.
CALENDUII mother o Damage to fibres of the spinal cord.
o ln cuts wlth laceraUon. Razor cuts. tincture or ointment.
O SUPERSEDES THE USE OF MORPHIA AFTER
o ln cuts with knives and other sharp instruments. Main remedy for external
SURCERY.
o Open injuries. application in bruises.
o R9_duces pus formation and helps in quick healing . Wounds which do not heal. NIT ACID 2OO
of the wound. Keeps the wound odouiless.
o For bruises of the bone, cartilage,s, tendons, RUTA 2OO
o Takes away local pain and suff6ring. periosteum, bruises about the'ear and about joints,
a Tetanus. LEDUA4 2OO. Ruta is better than any other medicine.
o In sprains Ruta to follow Arnica.
o Punctured wounds Antitetanus. First
fo-llowed by pain, p part medicine to be o Eyes strained from close study, sewing, respond to
of the body. The w administered if the cause Ruta more tlran to any other medicine. Eyes feel
a nail which pierces the sole of the foot, or the heel. of injury is a metal or if weary, ache as if strained, or burn like balls of fire.
It may be caused by splinters piercing the palm. tetanus is feared for any o Extreme restlessness. Cannot keep still.
o Insect bites. other reason. o Useful in old neuralgia with stinging, tearing,
o For black eye from blow or contusion. More burning pain, especially about the eyes; in facial
effective than Arhica. pain and in the lower extremities.
o Ledum prevents shooting pain when ne*.s hure o Painful wrist.
been injured in the gpe of injurles which reipond to o All parts of the body on which the patient lies are
Hypericum at a later stage. painful as if brulsed.

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 DISTINGUISHING SYPIPTOMS MEDICINE AND POTENCY DISTINGUISHING SYIY1PTOMS IYIEDICINE ANE POTENCY

o Strains of muscles and tendons where Arnica has RHUS TOX 2OO a After a surgical oPeration, STRONIOM CARB 30 OR
proved insufficient in cases of injury. much cutting, a state of d STRONTIA 30
o Extreme restlessness. The patient cannot keep still. patient is cold; his breath
The longer he lies, the more resUess he grows. o Shock after surgical oPerations.
o In tearing in muscles and joints follow Rhus with a Surgical shock. After surgery the patient goes into a CARBO VEC 2OO, lOOO
Calcarea Carb 30. collipse. Death feared, Inflammation yet to set in'
Heart weak. Face blue, Skin blue'
o Stiffness with pain, an5nvhere. BRYONIA 2OO VERATRUM ALB 2OO,
o Surgical shock. Skin blue' Face pale. Total
o Muscular pains, aggravated by motion. prostration. Cold sweat. CramPs. 1000
o Stitching, tearing paih.
o lnjuries to bones' CALCAREA PHOS 30
oJoints red, swollen, hot. Stitching pain. I
o Promotes repairs or reunion of broken bones'
o Knee stiff and painful.
o Neuralgic pain following amputation or inju.ries to ALLIUM CEPA 2OO
o Better at rest. nerves. Pain like a fine thread cutting into the
o Worse on motion. body.
o Traumatic chronic neuritis.
o Soreness as if bruised to a marked degree; even in HAll/JvlELIS 200 APIS 2OO
a lnsect bites.
rheumatic cases. Mother tincture on local
o Swelling with stinging, burning, sharp, quick pain'
o Severe haemorrhage; bleeding of very dark, clotted application gives excellent
and venous blood, from the nose, lungs, bowels, results. o Better by cold application.
bladder or urethra. Haemorrhage in eyeball. o Cuts, wounds, bruises. Do not heal easily. CALCAREA SULPH 30
o Open,painful wounds. o Pus formed.
o Weakness from loss of blood. o Formation of yellow crust from pus.
o Acts more upon the veins which are full, enlarged o Weakness from exhausting discharge of blood or CHINA 2OO
and sore. (funica acts more upon the capillaries, mucus.
causing their relaxation).
o Despondent.
o In injuries to tendons and muscles, after Rhus Tox CALCAREA CARB 30 o Headache as if the skull would burst' lntense
has done its job, some weakness may persist. This throbbing of carotids.
is iaken care of by Calcarea Carb. o Dizziness.
o Old sprains. o Hollow eyes.
o Surgical cuts. STAPHYSACRIA 2OO o Ringing in ears.
o Clear-cut wound as if made with a sharp . Bleeding from internal haemorrhage. MILLEFOLIUM 2OO
instrument. Burning and stinging pain, Repeat every half an hour
o AII the limbs are sore as if bruised and as if there till the haemorrhage has
was no strength in them. been controlled.

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o the deoelopment of coronary heart
lf there is one actiuitg which human
beings haue indulged tn since time
immemorial and tuhich has absdlutelg no
beneficial effect on the human mind and
bodg, it is smoking. Susta.ined scientific
inuestigation has proued that smoking ts
i4jurious to the health. According to the
U.S. Health Authorities smoking is "the
largest preuentable cause of death in
America". Mtlliora of deatlu are caused
euerA gear aroind the world bg the
smoking of cigarettes, pipes and cigars,
Smoking causes coronarg heaft disease,
lung cancer and sktn cancer.
Who's
gonno
kiss me?
How
much
loster?
lmagine the tnside of a chimneg or of
an Indian tandoor. lt is couered witlt black
soot. Likewi.se, our resp iratory sgstem
tncluding the most uital lungs are coated
intemallg usith unwelcome soot from
cigarette smoke. The lung alueoli ushere
the gaseous exchange takes place and the lungs may heal on their ousn in due
air wags for the respiratory sgstem are not course,
destgned for thts soft of ouer-LDraP. Thtts
smoking reduces the intake of clean air
into the respiratory sgstem. The quantitg
of oxggen which ought to go tnto the
blood-stream is reduced and tltis produces
an aduerse effect on the bratn as usell as
the heart.
Nicotine, a htghlg toxtc alkalotd,
tuhtch is a bg-product of tobacco, puts a
stratn on the heart because it increases
the rate of the heart-beat. Thus smoktng
becomes a m4jor and sure risk-factor in
disease. An atserage 20 gears of life-span
ls lost to a male smoker uho dies of
coronarA hqart disease. Almost a quarter
of the deaths on account of coronary
heart disease can be traced to the ill-
effects of smoking.
Scientific eoidence has piled up to
indi.cate that deatls due to sudden heart
failure are more than three times higher in
smokers than in non-smokers, The
risk-factor increases in direct proportion to
the number of cigarettes smoked in a dag
and the duration for ushich the actiuitg of
smoking continues,
The same is true of lung cancer and
bronchitis. Here too, a heaug smoker runs
a greater rtsk than others who smoke
much less. But eueryone in this category
faces the possibilitg of deueloping serious
chronic bronchitis or lung cancer. Most of
the dgaths from these two diseases are
caused bg cigarette smoking. There is
clear euidence aoailable to shous that the
damage to the lungs can be rettersed to a
great e<tent if the smoker giues up
smoking totallg. The affected parls of the
Those tuho smoke pipes and ctgars
run the risk of deueloping lip and
mouth cancer.
Thus no smoker is euer safe. Euen
moderate smoking cannot, therefore, be

recorTtmended. The unborr, ckl.i cf a
mother who is a smoker, too,runs a risk.
The babg may die durtng the ftrst few
dags after bifth. If the chitd surutues, it
usould be phgstcallg smaller and its
height would be less than that of the
chtldren of mothers who haue not been
smoking.
It is a mirage whtch a smoker tiies to
chase. He thinks that he ts relaxtng,
stimulating his thinking and is able |o
ouercome exhaustton and fatigue by
lighting a cigarette and smoking it. But
most of these presumptions are
sctentificallg unprouable. Relaxation, if
ang, is achieued at a prohibitttse cost to
health and life-expectancg.
Smoking is,by and large,an acquired
ha-btt. People staft smoking because theg
think tt is fashtonable to do so or because
their frtends and compantons are able to
persuade them to start smoking. Some
smokers feel that theg look more attractiue
to the oppostte sex when theY are
smoking. Others hold that a social
gathertng becomes more inttmate tf people
are smoktng, In realttg, all thts is a
product of tlrc smoker's imaglnation.
Because he wants to justify his habit, he
tnuents enough reasons for it.
The soctal impact of smoking is no
less euil than its effect on Urc heart and
the lungs. A smoker makes the liues of
others who are non-smokers and who
happen to be, perforce, in his comPanA,
as in a railwag compartment, an aeroplane passage of time
seat, in a toilet or in a seminar, miserable. bound to be far
These unwilling uictims of his exhalattons inconuenient than that of a non-smoker, if
368
"A custom loathsome to the ege, hateful to the nose, harmful to the bratn,
dangerous to the lungs, and in the black, sttnktng fume thereof nearest
resembltng the ho rrib le stygtan smoke of the Pit that is bottomlels,
James I of England
can neither throw htm out nor auoid
being choked bg the poisonous fumes
from the lighted ctgarette or from his
breath.
Bg way of personal hggiene, the
smoker is at a disaduantage. His fingers
tum gellow, His teeth and gums are
stained. No mouth wash is enough to
freshen hts mouth. tn his heaft of hearts,
no non-smoker wants to sit bg the side
of a smoker.
A smoker soon loses hfs sense of
smell. He just does not realtse the extent
of his loss. when a
bouquet of no signab to his
nostrtls. Th his serae of
taste. Food has aroma as well as taste.
Both are lost to the smoker.
Gtoing up smoktng for a person who
has been used to it ts not easY. Yet
tooking to the damage that smoking
causes to the human body, euetA smoker
must make a conscious and strong effort
to giue'up smoktng. He has to exercise
tremendous w ill-pottser after
understanding the aduerse effects of
on his hapPiness
f his near and
roblems caused bg
smoktng are goi
c
at all the smoker liues tlat long. The
dectsion to giue up smoktng has -to be
made knowing futlg well the difficultg in.
implementing it. Firther it is either a total
giutng up or none
Lt:no1ry'to reduce ttes
they smoke Per dag
come back to the old number.
The cigarette manufacturers try to
make their product attractiue with
ege-catching packaging. They try.to relate
ti to smart men and u)omen leading the
comes from smokt
experaiue in terms of lioing gears..A
human betng can relax better by just
clostng his eyes and sitting quietly in a
suburban tratn or in a chauffeur'driuen
car or euen in hts office chair. Relaxatton
is a result of corsciots mental effoft. We
can tratn ourselues to relax in so many
Itstening to music, bg
dtfferent
or an eoening walk; bg
taking a
reading an absorbtng thri,ller, bg looking
at beautiful flowers or at a painting done
bg a master. Actuallg, a large number of
relaxation techntques are auailable
tutthout cost, to euery human being. We
need not smoke exPerstue ctgarettes to
relax, cigarettes whtch Punch hole-s into
our pockets as well as in our lungs.
 The homoeopathic materia medica consists of
around 1000 drugs, the characteristics of which
have been verified or'proved'. Homoeopathy is
unique in that it uses no drug which has not been
'proved'. The proving has been done by
administering pure medicines to healthy volunteers
and recording in minute detail the effects, mostly
adverse, produced by such administration. The
tests were conducted on men and women who
were mostly medical people and students who
were not sick The drugs were administered in
doses consisting of crude drugs or homoeopathic
potencies. These volugteers were then asked to
describe the effects of the drugs in their own
words. These descriptions were scrutinized by the
doctors conducting the experiments and were
carefully recorded. Hundreds of thousands of such
symptoms were recorded while proving the
homoeopathic drug3 and the materia medica
forms a record of the best provings alongwith
other data collected as a result of laboratory tests
and experiments.
It is not our purpose to furnish details of all
the proven drugs in thls book We have carefully
selected only 83 such drugs as, in our considered
view, are more often used. This selected materia
medica, however, is not intended to be a substitute
for larger volumes on the same subject which
cover hundreds of drugs in detail. The section on
'Selection of Remedy' in this book is not limited to
the use of drugs discussed in the folhrwing
chapters.
In Paragraph 25 of the'ORGANON OF
MEDICINE', the epochmaking and prophetic
treatise on homoeopathy, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
the founder of the system, laid down the basis of
homoeopathy in the following words: "Now,
however, in all careful trials, pure experience, the
sole and infallible oracle of the healing art, teaches
us that actually that medicine which, in its action
on the healthy human body, has demonstrated its
power of producing the greatest number of
symptoms similar to those observable in the case
of disease under treatment, does also, in doses'of
suitable potency and attenuatjon, rapidly, radically
and permanently remove the totality of the
symptoms of this morbid state, that is to say the
whole disease present, and change it into health;
and that all medicines cure, without exception,
those diseases whose symptoms most nearly
resemble their own, and leave none of them
uncured."
This was the basic principle of homoeopathy.
'Like cures like' or 'Similia Similibus Curentur'. But
to apply this in practice, effects of drugs had to be
studied in detail. lt was a field in which there was
more darkness than light when Dr. Hahnemann
formulated his theories and conducted
experiments to prove their soundness.
The ttmitattons of drugs used tn other
sgste,76 of medicine haue been known all
along. Euen todag, despite the
considerable progress made tn medical
science, doctors and pharmacologbts
depend a good deal on the bodg to cure
ttself. No class of drugs, e-\cept those that
cure infections, can reallg treat the basic
causes or the underlging processes of
diseases. Theg can relieue pain or
dtscomfoft; theg can limit and preuent the
consequences of some diseases;
sometimes theg euen counteract dlseases
to the extent of eskbltshing
"The pure language of nature
near-norrnalcg in the bodg. But the
fundamental cure,to Ute eytent posslble, is
carefully and honestlg interrogated".
effected bg the bodg itself. Dr. S. Hahnemann,'Organon', 144
 To find a way out of the difficulties that were
being experienced (and that are being experienced
even today) regarding the knowledge of the effects
of particular drugs on human beings, Dr.
Hahnemann started the 'proving' of medicines on
healthy persons. He rightly claimed in his footnote
to Paragraph 145 of the 'Organon of Medicine'
that "Ai first, about forty years ago, I was the o'nly
person who made the proving of the pure powers
of medicines the most important of his
occupations. Since then I have been assisted ih
this by some young men, who instituted
experiments on themselves, and whose
observations I have critically revised' Following
these some genuine work of this klnd was done by
a few others, But what shall we not be able to
effect in the way of curing ln the whole extent of
the lnfinitely large domain of disease, when
numbers of accurate and trustworthy observers
shall have rendered their services in enriching this,
the only true materia medica, by careful
experiments on themselves!.The healing art will
then come near the mathematical sciences in
certainty."
This was the rock on which the foundation of
the homoeopathic materia medica rested. There
was absolutely nothing mysterious about it. ln
Paragraph 143 of the 'Organon of Mddicine', Dr.
Hahnemann came to the conclusion that, "lf we
have thus tested on the healthy individual d
considerable number of simple medicines and
carefully and faithfully registered all the disease
elements and symptoms they are capable of
developing as artificial disease-producers, then
only have we a true materia medica-a collection
of real, pure, reliable modes of action of simple
medicinal substances, a volume of the book of
nature, wherein is recorded a considerable array of
the peculiar changes of the health and symptoms
ascertained to belong to each of the powerful
372
medicines, as they were revealed to the attention
of the observer, in which the likeness of the
(homoeopathic) disease elements of many natural
diseases to be hereafter cured by them are
present, which, in a word, contain artificial morbid
states, that furnish for the similar natural morbid
states the only true, homoeopathic, that is to say,
specific, therapeutic instruments for effecting their
certain and permanent cure."
Dr. Hahnemann further went on to say that,
"From such a materia medica everything that is
conjectural, all that is mere assertion or imaginary
should be strictJy excluded;
" EVERYTHING SHOULD BE THE
PURE IINCUAGE OF NATURE
CAREFULLY AND HONESTLY
INTERROGATED.''
It is a matter of considerable significance that
the effects of the drugs in their pure form were
animals because
studied in human beings and not
human beings can describe what happens to them compounds used for reducing or killing pain,
after a drug has been administered while an
animal's responses can only be seen or measured
tell us that it
or tested in a laboratory. A rat cannot
has colic and that a particular drug has lessened
the severity of iLs pain. Similarly the effect of a
drug on the mind of an animal cannot really be
known except by watching its behavioural
aberrations. No such limitation binds a human
being. Therein lies the superiority of the
homoeopathic materia mediea.
It is common knowledge today that quite a few experience teaches us that from the uncommonly
drugs used in the allopathic pharmacopeia while
helping one function of the body, interfere with
another. A very large number of drugs have for
this reason to be continuqusly balanced.
Prescriptions of antibiotics are accomPanied by
prescriptions of multi-vitamin preparations'
Corticosteroids used to dilate the bronchial tubes
in asthma are prescribed without understanding
their action. A prolonged use of these medicines
adversely affecB the tiealth of the patient and he
develops hoarseness and thrush in the mouth.
Most drugs prescribed to reduce blood pressure
have powerful side effects and the doctors are
always struggling to balance the risk in taking
these drugs with the risk of raised blood Pressure
itself. a
Barbiturates prescribed over a long period of
time to treat lnsomnia and anxlety are now being
avoided because not only does the user develop a
dependence on the drugs but also because an
overdose can kill. Sleeping pills cause insomnia on
the rebound. The resultant drowsiness and
adversely affected judgement make for reduced
efficiency in driving and work the following day.
Some drugs prescribed to stimulate the nervous
system and suppress the appetite like those
derived from amphetamine have dangerous side
effects. Even the common aspirin and its
irritate the lining of the stomach and at times
cause bleeding. And so on,
The homoeoppthic materia medica on the
other hand, long ago, almost totally reversed the
possibility of adverse effects of drugs by
potencization, that is, by reducing the quantity of
drug used for a cure to levels which cannot be
tested even in a laboratory. Dr. Samuel
Hahnemann in Paragraph 68 of the 'Organon of
Medicine', observed: "ln homoeopathic cures
small doses of medicine required in this method
of treatment, which are just sufficient, by the
 LAC ACID
Seuere croup Desperate cases of croup where the child gets easily. When the gums turn purple, Lachesis is to
worse in sleep, are cured by administration of be used.
Lachesis. Erystpelas Lachesis is a remarkably effective remedy for
I
Climacteric Menopause in women is seldom trouble-free. Malignant boils erysipelas, for malignant boils and gangrenous
They suffer from flushes of heat, uterine affections. Ttie affected parts have a purple
haemorrhage, palpitation, fainting spells and appearance. lhe patient is sensitive to touch.
suffocation in warm rooms. These women There is swelling, bluish turning into black.
experience pressure on the vertex; even burning. Recommended potency: 200 and higher.
The patient dislikes the pressure of clothes. Shi Not to be repeated frequently. Two doses per day
has haemorrhoids. Lachesis is a sure remedy.
Mammary, ouarian Purple inflammation, maybe cancerous, of the THE PATIENT IS
inflammation mammae is relieved by Lachesis, So is Better Worse
inflammation of the left ovary where the ovary is
swollen, painful and hard. Cancer of the left ovary 1. Loosening clothes. l. ln spring.
spreading to the right from left needs Lachesis. 2. By onset of discharge, 2. At the end of sleep, During sleep.
Varicose oeins for instance, menses, nasal flow
Lachesis relieves varicose veins during
in pregnancg pregnancy. Blue or purple, very sensitive to touch,
3. Warm application. 3. On taking a warm bath.
but relieved by pressure. 4. Taking hot drinks. Swallowing
Sunstroke liquids.
Lachesis is a great remedy for headache
which comes after a person has moved in the sun. 5. By touch.
But to relieve the immediate effect of sunstroke, 6. ln a warm room.
Glonoine is the first remedy. lf a person gets 7. On the slightest exertion of the
headache on the least exposure to the sun's heat, mind.
use Lachesis as a chronic cure. 8. On closing eyes.
Facial neuralgia . Lachesis relieves trifacial neuralgia on the left
side with heat running up into the head. There is
tearing pain in the jaw-bones. The face is purple,

Very lou backache

swollen and looks jaundiced.
Neuralgic pain in the cocqa< is relieved by
Lachesis if the pain is worse on rising from a
Lacttc ctd
sitting posture and better on sitting perfectly still.
Paralgsis
Paralysis of the left side of the body, later
extending to the right side responds well to the
use of Lachesis.
Purple, swollen ln gum problems, Lachesis follows Merc Sol
gurns very well. The gums are swollen, spongy and bleed
Lactic Acid is an important remedy for
diabetes mellitus. It is specially indicated if in
DI,ABETES
IVIELUTOS
addition to the thirst, there is voracious hunger.
The patient passes profuse urine loaded with
sugar. There are rheumatic pains in the joints.
High potencies are very effective, although these
should not be repeated often.
 LEDUM
Recommended potenry: 30, 200. Over a painful. The ball of the great toe is swollen.
considerable period of time. Patn in soles,
in big toe Ledum is indicated in both chronic and acute
rheumatism which begins in the feet and travels
upwards. ln aiute form the joints are swollen, hot
Le and pale (not red). The pain is worse at night
and in the heat of the bed. The patient wants to
Leading Indications take off the cover. This is like Mercurious, but with
that medicine there would be profuse sweating
l. Punctured wounds.
without relief and great salivation in the mouth.
TETANOS 2, Rheumatlsm: paln travelling from feet upwards.
ASCENDING More severe in lower limbs. In a chronic case, beside the symptoms
RHEqMAT'ISM 3. Swelling pale, not red. indicated above, hard nodes form in the joints of
the feet first, then hands. The patient can hardly
4. Nodosities in joints. Very painful.
step on his soles; so painful are these.-The
5. Coldness relieved by cold. periosteum of the phalanges is painful on
a

Pressure.
Knee-joint Ledum specially singles out the knee' It is
Completes cure ln injuries where Arnica has not completed the rheumatic - suitable in chronic cases for rheumatic
inflammation inflammation of the knee-joint.
after Amtca cure, Ledum comes in to finish the job and heal.
For a black eye caused by a blow or bruise, Patient unnaturallg A rheumatic patient who responds to Ledum
Ledum is better than Arnica. cold is unnaturally cold. He lacks vital or normal heat;
yet, he dislikes the heat of the bed. This coldness
Punctured wounds ln punctured wounds caused by, say, the is in Silicea as well but there the patient wants to
lnsect bites sticking of a nail into the feet, for stings of insects be covered warmly. The Ledum patient,although
,\nimal bites and animal bites where the periosteum, (that is, suffering from rheumatism, gets relief from putting
the specialised connective tissue covering all his feetlnto cold water. His hands, face and feet
bones and having bone-forming potentlalities) is are bloated. The sldn is purple, His look ls
wounded, Ledum is more Effective than anything besotted.
else.
Patn relieoed bg cold "Ledum is a desperately chilly remedy, with its
Preuents tetanus The moment there is a punctured wound, give pains relieved by cpld".
Prophglactic Ledum. lt prevents tetanus. lf the tetanus develops, Recommended potencY: 200, 1000.
Hypericum is needed.
THE PATIENT
,Ascending,acLtte, Rheumatism which begins in lower extremities Better Worse
and chrontc and travels upwards responds to Ledum. Gouty
rheumattsm pain shoots up through the feet, the limbs and the 1. By uncovering. 1. At nighL
small joints. The joints are swollen, hot and pale, 2."Putting feet into cold water 2. ln the heat of the bed.
There is throbbing pain in the right shoulder,
worse on motion. Ankles sweat. The soles are a
l,ti
c ot l*ad.lng Indtcatlora
1. tndlgerdon on lntakc of food whlch fermcnts
INDIGESTION
FIATOLENCE lnslde.
CONSTlPANON 2. Flatulence presslng downwards. Distenslon llke
drum.
3. Chronlc liver trouble with flatulence'
A
4.lmpotence.
5. Dry catarrh.
6. Failing braln power.
) appendicitis
Flatulence Lycopodium is most useful in troubles relating
to digestion. These troubles arise from the
consumption of food which ferments in the
digestive system. That is why Lycopodium relieves
a bloated and full abdomen wherein the wind is
pressing downwards.
It may not be out of place to mention here
that flatulence pressing upwards is relieved by
Cdrbo Veg. Over-all flatulence is relieved by China.
Flatulence pressing downwards is relieved by
Lycopodium.
When even a small intake of food creates a marries his second or third wife and finds himself
feeling of flatulence, Lycopodium is indicated.
Food tastes sour in such cases and there are
burning eructations.
When the patient experiences incessant
fermentation of food in the abdomen, as if yeast is
in action, we should think of Lycopodium.
Dr. J.T. Kent has described the flatulence of
the Lycopodium patient in the following words:
"Distended like'a drum so, that he ban hardly
I
LYCO
Chronlc liuer PaUents oi chronlc llver trouble suffer from
flatulence qulte often. They have paln shooting
across the iower abdomen from right to left. The
a
liver is sensitive. At times, there is dropsy due to a
sluggish liver. There are brown spots on the
abdomen. Lycopodium is the medicine in such
cases.
Chronic For chronic appendicitis, use Lycopodium.
Pain shoots across the lower abdomen from right
to left.
Piles Similarly, Lycopodium helps in cases of
haemorrhoids, which are very painful to touch and
which are found in patients with chronic liver
trouble and flatulence,
Constipation ln cases of constipation, Lycopodium helps if
for days the patient has had no desire to Pass
obstinate
stool. His insides are full but there ls no urge'
When the stool passes, the first Part is hard but
the tqter part is soft and gushing.
Impotence Lycopodium has been found to be greatly
effective in the cure of impotency. Dr' E.B. Nash
puts it thus in his inimitable style: "An old man
not equal to the occasion. lt is very embarrassing
for the whole family. A dose of Lycopodium sets
the thing right and makes the doctor a warm
friend on both sides of the house." One dose of
10,OOO potency once a week is advisable.
Vagina dry ln women, Lycopodium is a remedy when the
vagina is dry and on that account, sexual
Coitus painful intercourse is painful. Not only that, there is
burning in the vagina during and after coition.
c:g L
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YIAG PHOS ,$

I
Vartcose ueirs Varicose veins of pudenda respond well to
l:

on uulua Lycopodium.
Eczema Lycopodium is the medicine for eczematous
on ear, face, skull eruptions behind the ears, on smooth hairless
patches on the skull and on the face. The Leading Indications
eruptions on the face are of copper colour. [n NEURALGIC PAIN 1. Cramping pain everywhere. Cramps.
these cases eczema, is associated with urinary, 2. Colic which forces the patient to bend double.
CRAIV1PS
gastric and liver problems.
3. Relief from hot application.
Loss of self- Lycopodium helps when the patient is 4. Neuralgia, numbness and stiffn.ess.
confidence melancholy, apprehensive, is confused, and has
lost self.confidence. His brain power is failing. He
is irritable and peevish; he cannot endure Lightning cramps Cramping, neuralgic pain anyvhere in the
opposition, Antispasmodtc body responds to Mag Phos. lt comes and goes
Memory failure
.o,d fl5;J1l'J"1"
remedg Iike lightning. Hence Mag Phos is an important
remedy for neuralgia. The pain.is throbbing,
cutting, piercing, stabbing, knife-like and shooting.
a

is u , Lycopodium
isu Neuralgia Such pain is often experienced in the
Catarrh- dry in stomach, the abdomen or the pelvis. Neuralgia of
the face comes from exposure to cold. Pain in the
Sttffness, numbness spinal cord. Cramps from prolonged exertion.
::fllo:n" of nerues Stiffness, numbness of a nerve from long exertion
Wheezing child needs Mag Phos. Writer's cramp needs it. And so
In infants, the chest is full of mucus and from exertion do cramps in the fingers of writers, violonists,
rattling noises are heard. The child wheezes while
pianists.
breathing out. Lycopodium helps.
Recommended potency: 200. But in not-too- Relief from hot Another important characteristic of Mag Phos
frequent ddses. application is that the patient is relieved by hot application.
This is so for fusenic too. But fusenic has burning
THE PATIENT IS pain, not so Mag Phos.
I
Better Worse Paralgsis agitaru In voluntary shaking of the hands, Mag Phos
1. After midnight. l. In the afternoon,4.00 to 8.00 p.m. gives relief. There is weakness in the arms and in
2. ln motion. 2. After eating. the hands. Fingertips are stiff and numb.
3, In cool, open air. 3. In a warm room. Heat. Hot air. ln Acute rheumatic Violent pain in acute rheumatism, ameliorated
bed. pain by heat and neuralgic pain in the limbs are
4. From being uncovered. 4. From right to left. From above relieved by Mag Phos.
downwards. Cramps in A very important use of Mag Phos is in
5, In throat and abdomen by warm 5, From warm application except
drinks.
flatulent colic treatrnent of flatulent colic which forces the patient
throat and abdomen. to bend double. There is relief by rubbing, from
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 MERC COR

warmth and pressure. Belching does not give commode in between two evacuations. This urge
Cramps in cholera,, to continue passing stool,or for that matter urine,is
relief. Mag Phos helps here as well as in cramps in
in dgsentery not there in the other important remedy for
dvsenterv and cholera.
'l dysentery, that is, Merc Sol,nor in Nu Vomica.
Painful merstruation Fbr painful menstruation, Mag Phos acts more
quickly than Pulsatilla or Cimicifuga. The pain is of ln the Merc Cor dysentery, there is great
a purely neuralgic character. lt ceases when the burning in thq'rectum. The onset of the disease is
menstruation flow begins. Painful menstEuation violent and it spreads rapidly. The stool is hot,
with cramps responds to Mag Phos. bloody and slimy. This patient needs full bed-rest.
Recommended PotencY: 200' 1000. Urinary The tenesmus of the bladder and the rectum
tenesmus occurs at the same time in most cases. Urine is
passed in drops and with a lot of pain.
THE PATIENT IS
Eges sore The patient may have pain beyond the
Better Worse and painful eyeballs as if something is forcing them out. A
watery discharge from the eyes that is corrosive.
1. By heat. 1. ln the cold. The iris is muddy in colour. lt neither contracts nor
2. From cold weather. lritis
2. By pressure. By rubbing. dilates. tt is inflamed (lritis). The eyelids are
3. From prolonged exertion. swollen, red and excoriated. There is burning. The
eyee are gore. Merc Cor ls the remedy, lt helps in

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Leading Indications
ACUTE
BLOODY 1. Tenesmus. A never-get-done feeling.
DYSENTERY 2. Bloody dysentery, acute, violent.
TENESM(IS 3...Forcing out pain in eyeball. lritis.
4. Molent sore throat, sore eyes.
Tenesmus remedg lf there is one word which leads us to the use
of Merc Cor, it is 'tenesmus', a 'never-get-done'
feeling.
The tenesmus of the rectum is incessant. lt is
not relieved by stool. [t is so uncomfortable.
The tenesmus of the bladder is not relieved by
passing urine. The feeling is continuous and often
comes in Bright's disease.
Acute dgsentery, Merc Cor is a remarkable medicine for
dysentery which is violent, has profuse bleeding
uiolent and
bleeding, buming and in which the patient can hardly leave the
Throat
both trachoma and conJunctlvitis when the
inflammation is acute, vlolent and red, Very painful.
ln the throat, the uvula is swollen. The throat is
intenseLg red, intensely inflamed, burning and painful. Sharp
tearing pain runs into the ears. Swallowing is
inflamed
painful.
fu stated earlier, in dysentery, in problems in
the ears as well as in the throat, Merc Cor pain is
violent, spreads rapidly and has intense burning.
Gonorrhoea ln men Merc Cor helps if the penis and the
testes are swollen. It helps in the second stage of
Stuollen penis Conorrhoea where the opening of the urethra is
and testes red and swollen. The glans penis is sore and hol
There is a greenish, thick discharge. There is
burning and persistent tenesmus.
ALbuminuria Merc Cor is specific for albuminuria of
in pregnancg Pregnancy.
Merc Cor is a remedy which takes over where
Merc Sol leaves. Merc Cor goes deeper.
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Recommended potency: 30. Higher Potency Offensiue ln problems which can be dealt with by Merc
can be used in acute cases but for a short while. odour Sol, an offensive odour rises all through whether it
The medicine is powerful. is in the urine or the stool or in the sweat. Nasal as
well as mouth diseases have a fetid odour.
THE PATIENT A remarkable cure of Merc Sol is of the
Ptts
Better Worse formation tendency to the formation of pus. The pus is thin,
green, foul-smelling"and sometimes streaked with
1. At rest. 1. In the evening; at night.
Thin, thin blood. The absiesses burn and sting. (ln case
2. Taking acids, pickles, fried food. the pus has a shooting pain, the use of Hepar
green pus
Sulph is advisable). Inflammations of joints, of

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b/isters
ulcers,
cavities of the pleura have this pus.
Merc Sol does wonders in ulcers in the mouth,
painful ulcers, where there is foul breath. There are
Leading Indications blisters filled with pus or wounds which are painful.
l. Tendency to pus formation. These ulcers can be on the g.ums, on the lips and
SUPPURATION the inside of the cheeks. Theiongue is ulcerated
ULCERATION 2. Tendency to ulcerate.
and swollen. The teeth leave an imprint on the
DECAY 3. Sensltlvity to heat, to cold.
tongue. FeUd saliva needs Merc Sol, A foul odour
MUCOgS 4. PersplraHon without relief. from the mouth thbt can be srnelt all over the
DYEENTERY 5. Intense thlrst, hungcr. room. In Merc Sol cases there is a great thirst for
6. Mucous dysentery; cuttlng collc. cold drinks even when the mouth is moist.
7. Indurating glandular inflammation.
Spongg, Swollen, itching, spongy and bleeding gums
8. Fetid odour in saliva, in suppuration in throat, have their cure in Merc Sol. The teeth are loose,
purple guffts
mouth, gums, ear discharge. black or dirty. The gums are painful to touch. A
Pus angwhere We think of Merc Sol in mucous dysentery, sensation of severe itching or pulsation is felt iri
pus formation anywhere, particularly in the tonsils, the gums and the roots. The gums have a
gum proplems, painful ulcers in the mouth and in blue-red margin or are purple in colour. Abscesses
a very uncomfortable running nose. A tendenry to of the gums and of the roots of the teeth find a
ulcerate, or to formation of pus, requires Merc Sol. cure in Merc Sol.
Temperature- Mercury is sensitive to temperature, to heat Infected ln tonsils whdre pus has formed, but as yet
sensitiue and to cold, So is the mercurius patient. He is tonsils there is no shooting pain, Merc Sol immediately
patient worse from extremes of both heat and cold. A gives relief. There may be fever with gripping
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warm room and a warm bed aggravate the chilliness and sweat. The condition of the patient is I

Suseat wittout problem and naturally his troubles are worse at worse in the evening and worsens into the night. I

night. The patient perspires profusely without relief. (lf it is a shooting, digging pain, Hepar Sulph
relief
He experiences a creeping chilliness in fever. His would be the remedy.) I

skin is almost all the time moist because of day The tonsils are swollen, red with pale patches.
and night sweatng. Persistent sweating without (lf the tonsils in the throat turn purple, Lachesis I

relief in any problem indicates Merc Sol.

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MILLE

would be the medicine). After pus has formed, lntense thirst The Merc Sol patient has an intense thirst for
swallowing is difficult, painful. At times, there is a and hunger cold drinks. He is alwaYs hungry.
complete loss of voice. Recomm,ended potency: 200 and above'
Mucous For mucous dysentery, Merc Sol is the first
dgsentery with medicine to be thought of. The stool is slimy, at
THE PATIENT IS
€ cutting colic times bloody. There is tenesmus, that is, a feeling
Better Worse
of 'cannot finish', though not so severe and
intolerable as in Merc Cor. This dysentery causes 1. From cold drinks. 1. ln wet, damP weather. In cold,
cutting colic in the abdomen, a rumbling open air.
distension, aches and pain. 2. At night.
Fettd ln ear troubles, where there is a foul'smelling 3. Lyng on rlght side.
otorrhoea discharge of green, thick and corrosive pus from 4. Perspiring.
the ears, Merc Sol is a cure. So, too, in otltis 5'. ln warm room, ln warm bed,
media with a ruptured drum. The ear infection

Fetid
cotaza
causes stinging pain. ln an overall view the remedy
here is Merc Sol and not Apis.
A thick, green, yellow, corrosive and foul'
smelling discharge from the nose is cured by Merc
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Leading lndication
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Sol. The nasal bones have been affected. There
might be even a bloody discharge from the nose. INTERNAL Haemonhage of bright red blood.
Non-stop thin-running nose reponds to Merc Sol. BLEEDING
Millefolium is absolutely indispensable in
Purulent Cold spreads from the nose to the eye in various tyPes o is
ophthalmia patients suffering from gout and rheumatic pain' bright red. The e
Purulent ophthalmia with swollen lids needs Merc nose,.from the
Iritis Sol. ln such cases, lritis is cured by Merc Sol. lt is piles, in the uri e
also indicated for inflammation of the cornea. uterus and so on.
Inflammatory Inflammatory rheumatism with much swelling, Continued high temPerature with
rheumattsm aggravated by the heat of the bed and from blood-stained sputum needs Millefolium'
uncovering responds well to Merc Sol.
Recommended PotencY: 200.
Glandular inflammation with hardness requires

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Glandular
Merc Sol. lnflammation of the mammae, the

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hardness
parotids (near the ear), sublinguals (beneath the
tongue), lymphatlc glands of the neck, groin and
ttca
axilla, even the liver. Skin inflammations when hard Leading Indication
need this remedy.
Abscess
Merc Sol is a palliative in cancer of the
mammae and of the uterus. Abscess Myristica is more powerful than Hepar Sulph
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NAT MAR
t
cr Si,.:ee :r ci-rring abscess. It hastens suppuration Violent corAza Another effective use of Nat Mur is in cases of
afid cuts shod the duration of the abscess. A violent and fluent running nose, coryza which lasts
surgical knife may not have to be used if a
ripening abscess is treated with Myristica.
th
Pus in ear, lnflammation of the middle ear when pus has
in anal fistula, been formed, anal fistula with pus, pain in the
,, in phalanges finger-nails with swelling of the phalanges, are all lntermittent ln unyielding cases of intermittent fever, Nat
in need of Myristica. feuer Mur in 200 andhigher potencies is of great help.
Recomrhended potency: 200. Chronic malarial states with weakness,
Chronic constipation, Ioss of appetite respond to Nat Mur'

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Leadtng Indications
malaria

chilt
-
periodic
Around the mouth there could be pearl-like
blisters,
Nat Mur is an excellent remedy for pefiodic
chills. The chill can come everyday, every other
a

day, every third or fourth day in the morning about

l, Anaemia. Great debility.
NON-STOP CORYZA 10.30 a.m. The chill begins in the extremities
2. Anaemia with palpitation.
CHILL. which become blue. There is a throbbing
INTERMITTENT 3. Anaemia with headache. head r,
FEVERS,ANAEMIA 4. Intermittent fever.
CHRONIC
altho there
5. Numbness in lips, tongue, fingers, knees, legs, is no rolls
DEPRESSION
feet. from is so
6. Dropay. Ocdema. hioh that the fingers are gcorchlng' The fever is
Anaemia According to Dr. E.B, Nash, Nat Mur is one of r"iieria by sweal and so is aching. You can call it
the best homoeopathic remedies for anaemia. This malaria oi any other fever. The medicine is Nat
Mur.
anaemia can be caused by loss of fluids, by
menstrual irregularities, by grief or mental Headaches ln intermittent fevers a blinding headache, s
diseases. The patient is pale, emaciated and in where the pain is that of a hundred little hammers
spite of eating very well he is anaemic. He suffers knocking on the head, responds very well to Nat
from a throbbing headache, soreness. while Mur. The headache comes after menstruation,
climbing steps, exhaustion on physical exertion, lasts sunrise to suilset. The same is true of chronic
constipation to some degree and overall h
depression. Some women have scanty flow of Pld
blood during menses. h
a
Rapid In cases of anaemia *iffih ,urpond to Nat Mur
there is always palpitation, great fluttering of the music and from a warm room' worse even lying
heart-beat
heart. It is an excellent remedy in tachycardia, that
down. He feels better in the open air, from.cold
is, in cases of abnormally rapid heart-beat. baths.
Sensations of coldness of the heart and of Depression Mental depression on account of suffering in
constriction are present. chronic diseases is an important symPtom in cases

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where Nat Mur is indicated. The patient's THE PATIENT IS
depression is aggravated by consolation. (ln
Pul5atilla consolailon soothes). Better Worse
Cerebro-spinal Nat Mur is useful in dropsy of the brain following 1. By pressure against back. 1. About 10a.m.
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dropsg meningeal diseases,in acute spinal meningitis, with 2. Taking cold bath. 2. By heat. ln a warm room.
chronic jerking of the head. lt is useful in oedema
of the lower extremities. 3. ln open air. 3. From noise, from music, from
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4. Lying on right side. 4. From mental exertion.

lYumbness Nat Mur is indicated in numbness and tingling
in the fingers and the lower extremities of the
knees, legs, feet. The palms are hot and
Backache perspiring. The ankles are weak and turn easily.
Numbness in the lips and the tongue also
responds to Nat Mur. Backache relieved by firm
support needs f'lat Mur.
Crauing for salt
Abnormal craving for salt is taken care of by
Nat Mur, thus proving the principle of'like cures
likel
Obstinate Nat Mur helps in cases of constipation where
corutipatton there is an obstinate retention of stool. The rectum
is inactive. The anus is torn and bleeding. The
stool may come out in large masses, but is
difficult to expel.
Mucotts Dryness of the mucous membrane anywhere
membranes dry in the body responds very well to Nat Mur.
Nat Mur is a long-acting, deep-acting remedy
which operates slowly and brings about its result
after some time. But it does act in acute cases as
well.
Recommended potency: 200 and higher.
5. From consolation.
tric ctd Leading Indications
1. Cracks, splinter-pain in inucous outlets.
RECTAL PROBLEMS
ANAL FISSURES 2. Anal fissures, fistula, haemorrhoids.
OLCERS IN 3. Splinter-pain, foul odour, tenesmus; wounds not
THE IV1OUTH healing in rectum or anywhere.
4. Ever catching cold.
5. Foul-smelling urine, faeces, sweat.
6. (.lcers in mouth, in throat.
7. Patients broken by physical suffering.
Problems The human body has many outlets where the
relating to mucous membrane and the skin meet. Any pain
mucous outlets on account of problems in these regions is severe.
It is a sticking pain. It is a pain as if somebody is
piercing the surface with splinters. Nitric Acid is
the remedy for problems of this type.
* The skin and the mucous membranes join at
the corners of the mouth, in the nos.g'and at the
anus. On the lips the corners crack, get ulcerated
and swollen. ln the mouth there are blisters with a
lot of pus and swelling. The gums are swollen,
ulcerated and spongy. Fissures occur in the canthi.
Nitric Acid is the first remedy in such cases.

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Menlal state Mentally,the patient requiring Nitric Acid is
indifferent to all matters in life. He is tired of life.
He is hopeless. He has been broken by long
suffering, pain and sickness. His suffering is more
physical than mental. Anaemia and emaciation are
marked,
Always This patient is Sensitive to cold, He always
catching cold feels chilly. All his symptoms are aggravated from
loss of heat and in cold air. He is ever catching
colds. No sooner does he get over one cold than
he has another. There is coryza every winter. Nasal
Sensitiue
catarrh with offensive smell. Feeling of splinters in
to cold
the nose. Obstructed, stuffed nose at night.
Discharge yellow and offensive. Green crusts are
blown out every morning. Administer Nitric Acid.
Ulcers in ln the mouth if there are ulcers in the soft
the mouth palate, with sharp splinter-like pain, Nitric Acid is
indicated.
Ulcers ln the throat when there are white Patches with
in throat sharp pain, as from splinters, on swallowing, Nitric
Acid gives relief.
Teartng Toothache which is tearing and which is
toothache aggravated from cold or warm things is relieved by
Nitric Acid. The gums bleed easily. There is
pulsation in the gums, in the evening and during
the night.,Nitric Acid helps'in tooth decay. When
Merc Sol fails in toothache, use Nitric Acid.
Glandular Nitric Acid is an excellent remedy in prolonged
suppuration suppuration in glands with no tendency to repair,
chronic and when there are sticking pains.
- A feeling of splinters in the nipples of a
Anal fissures For anal fissures, Nitric Acid is a medicine par
excellence. There is severe pfin after passage of
stool, even soft stool.
Rectal problems Rectal problems have a special affinity for
Nitric Acid. The patient suffers from a feeling of
Anal ftstula, splinters in the rectum. After stool there is still an
urging; there is exhaustion. There may be painful
fissures,
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prolapse of the rectum. Nitric Acid is very effective
carbuncles
in fisiula, fissures, carbuncles, haemorrhoids and
even cancer of the rectum, when the synrptoms of
Haemonhotds splinter-pain, tenesmus, foul odour, and an inability
to heal early are present. The patient cries out if
somebody touches the affected parts. The
haemorrhoids are painful to touch. These bleed
externally as well as internally, at the time of
passing stool. The discharge of pus and blood is
coplous.
Nttric Acid In cases requiring Ratahnia, there is a great
constriction in the anus' There is burning like fire,
Vs
temporarily relieved by cold water. The stool has to
Ratahnia for
anal be forced with great effort. There are sudden
fissure-s
knife-like stitches. The anus aches and burns for
hours after stool. The rectum aches as if full of
broken glass. Even in the stomach there is a pain
like knives cutting deep. The cutting pain
continues for hours after passing the stool under
both the medicines. The burning feeling is absent
in cases requiring Nitric Acid.
Offensiue Nitric Acid is a very effective remedy when the
urlne odour in the urine is offensive' The urine itself is
dark. lt smells like horse urine. There is burning
and sticking on urination'
Gonorrhoea Small ulcers on glans penis and on PrePuce
is
on the
a
Fissured
nipples woman, when the nipples are fissured and tender,
would respond very favourably to Nitric Acid.
Olfensiue Nitric Acid discharges are offensive, whether of
discharges the urine, faeces or perspirai:ion. The patient
bleeds easily, profuse, dark blood. His eruptions
Easg bleeding are foul-smelling; difficult to heal.
 NAX VOM
to bed would take care of the sleeplessness and of
the morning hangover with a heavy head and
Recommended potency: 30, 200. indigestion.
I The best remedy in such cases as mentioned
THE PATIENT above would; of course, be to modlfy one's habits.
Better Worse But in case troubles have arisen on account of the
1. Riding in a carriage. 1. ln the evening. habits indicatbd above, Nux Vomica is the cure for
the problems arising out of the use of stimulants,
2. In the night.
the consumptlon of alcohol, narcotics, patent
3. In cold climate. medicines, late nighs, rich food and debauchery.
4. Hot weather. Strtking Mentally, the Nux Vomica patient is
5. From hot and cold drinks. sensitiuitg over-sensitive to a striking degree. He is easily
irritated, He cannot bear noise. He is over-sensitive
o to medicines. Such a person does not like to be
rca Headaches wtth
contradicted, scolds others unnecessarily.
Nux Vomica is an excellent cure in headaches
Leading Indications constipation which occur along with gastric symptoms and with
or piles haemorrhoids. The headache increases from
CONSEOUENCFJ 1. Hangover. Ufe of a jet-sefter. Fast life.
mental exertion, irritation, from fresh air or from
t
OF FAST UFE 2. Headaches wlth dyspepsia. the use of intoxicants and is there on waking up in
3 A"IVI. INSOMNIA 3. Blocked nose; dry snuffles. Morning
uerligo the morning. Sunshine headaches respond well to
4. Early moming lnsomnla. Nux. So does vertigo after dinner or early morning
5. ConsHpatlon, dysentery, colic, plles. on waking up. A momentary loss of consciousness
6. Menstrual cycles overlapping. may be experienced.
7. 0rticaria with initability. Stuffg cold Nux Vomica has been noticed to have a
Medicine for . ln the entire homoeopathic materia medica if remdrkable effect on stuffy colds and snuffles
the modem man any one medicine has been used more than caused by exposure to cold and dry atmosphere.
others, it is Nux Vomica. Quite often, it is essential The nose is bottled up at night and in fresh air. In
to administer this medicine first after a patient has children, the nose is blocked and dry, The child
been prescribed many other medicines in the can hardly breathe. He breathes through his
other systems without having been cured. But mouth. Nux gives quick relief.
more than anything else Nux is a remedy par Earlg moming The Nux patient sleeps by fits and starts and
excellence for hangovers, dyspepsia, blind piles, ir:.s,omnia his sleep is such that he wakes up around
colic and stuffy colds. It relieves gastric headaches. 3.00 a.m. and immediately all his problems
(1 The hangouer. Nux is the medicine for the modern man, the converge on his thinking. This worrying wakefulness
remeda jet-setter. He is fond of late nights, intoxicants, may continue till morning when fatigue might
normally leads a sedentary life and gets up with a bring sleep. Nux Vomica is a sure cure in such
hangover. He often keeps long office hours. ln cases. One dose at 3.00 a.m. or thereabout would
such a case, a dose of Nux Vomica before going recall soothing sleep.

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Constipation The other important spheres of action of Nux Urticaria On the skin,elevated red patches of urticaria
Vomica are the stomach and abdomen. The appear and the skin, particularly that of the face,
patient has constipation. Although he has a burns hot. Yet the patient feels chilly the moment
frequent desire to pass stool, yet each time he he moves or uncovers the body. At the same time
passes only a small quantity of faeces. he does not allow being covered. He is irritable,
sullen and fault-finding.
Dgsentery For dysentery where Nux Vomica is a remedy,
the pain is greatly relieved for only a short time Feuers with For any type of ,fever where the above
after every motion. typical chill condition is present, Nux Vomica would be
indicated. The fever may be inflammatory, periodic
Colic Nux Vomica helps relieve colic pain in the or it may be caused by a sore throat, by
abdomen, The pain is so cutting that the patient rheumatism or by any other disorder. Gastric
feels forced to bend double. symptoms would be present. Spasm with rigor and
Piles Nux Vomica is an excellent remedy for blind blueness of finger-nails might come in the
morning.
haemorrhoids with itching,and an ineffectual urge
to pass stool. Nrx Vomlca acts best when admlnistered at
night. Gives repose of body and mlnd. Of courge,
Backache Backache, in the lumbar region, often its use at other times is effective too.
with piles occuring in conjunction with piles is greatly Recommended potency: 200.
helped by Nux Vomica.
Morning A patient for whom Nux Vomica is indicated is THE PATIENT IS
aggrauation generally worse in the morning, mentally as well as
Better worse '
physically.
1. From undisturbed nap. 1. By mental exertion, anger, touch.
Prusure A patient with constant uneasiness in the 2. In the evening while at resl 2. Waking up in the morning.
in rectum rectum benefits greatly by the use of Nux Vomica. 3. By strong pressure. 3. After meals, by use of intoxicants,
There is a feeling of pressure in the rectum all the spices, narcotics.
time. 4. ln damp, wet weather 4. In dry cold weather.

Unending ln menstrual disorders where the menses are a

always irregular, start too early, last too long, have
menstrual
cgcle black blood, Nux Vomica has been found to be I
extremely beneficial. ln such cases, one menstrual
Leading Indicatiow
cycle is virtually carried on into the next. An
irascible, over-sensitive to medicines, mental state 1. Apoplerry.
would be a definite indication. 2. Coma.
In menses, there may be pain in the sacrum Stroke Opium is the most frequently indicated
and a constant urge to pass stool. With painful Apoplexy medicine in apoplery or stroke. The highest
menstruation if there is gastric trouble, Nux potencies are the best. Use 1000 or 10000. A
Vomica is a sure remedy. single dose may suffice.

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Opium is also useful when the following Debilitg An excellent use of Phosphoricum Acidum is
symptoms are apparent: -
mental and made in curing mental and physical debility and in
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Coma i. Lightness of the head in old people. phgsical acute and chronic diseases where the patient is
tired in mind dnd body. The mental debility is a
ii. Profound coma. Complete loss of result of neryou-s exhaustion in persons who have
Black, consciousness. - been working
paralAsed overtime at a young age. Physical
tongue iii. Tongue black, paralysed. debility comes as a result of acute disease, sexual
iv. The face swollen, dark, suffused, hot. excesses, grief, loss of vital fluids from the body.
Red,
bloated. Looks besotted. Hanging down of Haemorrhages in typhoid, therefore, require t/".,-...
Coratipation Phosphoricum Acidum.
tt:ith black lower jaw.
stoo/ v. Obstinate constipation. Stools dark, hard, black Phgsical According to Dr. J.T. Kent, mental symptoms
balls. debilitg are the first to develop in Phosphoric Acid. The
Recommended potency: 200, 1000, 10000. follotus remedy runs from the mental to the physical, from
mental the brain to the muscles. lnitially, the patient may
THE PATIENT IS forget names even of the members of his family,or
weakness
Better t Wotse
of those working near him,while he can undertake
physical exertion. But soon the weakness in the
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1. Taking cold things 1. By heat. muscles follows.
2. Constintly *irHig. 2. During and after sleep,
Debilitg The Phosphoric Acid patient is apathetic,
leading to indifferent and confused. He has a crushing pain

ortc sickness in the temples, worse on shaking or by noise. He

feels a pressure on the top of the head and has
os cid Crttshing pain
in temples
vertigo.towards evening, when standing or walking.
His hair turns thin, greys early and falls out.
Leading Indications Physical debility brings blue rings around eyes.
in eges The eyelids are inflamed and cold, the pupils
WEAKNESS _ 1. Mental debility; physical debility.
dilated and with a glassy appearance, In the
MENTAL, PHYSICAL 2. Drbwsy, apathetic, unconscious of all Loss of hair
FALUNG HAIR eyeballs there is pain as if they are forcibly pressed
surroundings; but, can be aroused to full
Ii,IPOTENCE together and into the head.
consciousness.
TYPHOID
Vertigo The Phosphoric Acid patient has vertigo while
llng in the bed. It is due to overall weakness of
Headaches the mind and the body. The patient feels as if he is
floating while llng in the bed. lt is vertigo with
ringing in the ears and with glassy eyes. The
headaches of Phosphoric Acid are associated with
mental weakness, brain fag; these come because
the sufferer is so tired and exhausted.
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Headache of Phosphoric Acid is a remedy for the headache
grou:ing students. of students, especially of those who are growing
too fast.
Phgsical debilitg.
.The Phosphoric Acid patient has great physical
weakness; he is so tired in the back, so tired in the
muscles, so tired all over; a paralytic weakness.
Fatigue Ailments which come from business cares;
prolonged grief; young women suffering from
Drou.rsiness unrequited affection or from loss of a loved one.
Ailments resulting from care, grief, sorrow, chagrin,
home-sickness. With drowsineis; night sweats
Cold suseats
towards morning; cold sweat down the back; cold
sweats on the arms and hands more than on the
Wlthered face feet; cold extremities; feeble circulation, feeble
heart; withered face; catches cold on the slightest
provocation.
lmpotence In males, there is impotence; aversion to
coition; loss of sexual desire; no erection. The
penis becomes relaxed in the midst of an embrace
and he cannot finish the act.
Herpes on Phosphoricum Acidum helps in herpes of the
prepuce; prepuce, in the oedema of the glans penis and
oedema on swelling.
glans penis
Diabetes Phosphoricum Acidum is useful in diabetes
mellitus where the urine is frequent, profuse, and
milt<y. At night the frequency increases. The
passing of'urine is preceded by anxiety and is
followed by burning.
THE PATIENT IS
Cramps in torists. Debility which needs Phosphoricum Acidum
Better
also causes cramps in the upper arms and the
wrists. At night there are pains as if the bones were 1. From keeping warm.
scraped.
Tgphoid u:tth According to Dr. E.B. Nash, phosphoricum
stupor Acidum is one of the best remedies in typhoid
fever where the patient lies in a stupor,
unconscious of all that is going on around him,
but, when aroused,is fully conscious. He has
a crushing pain on the vertex, a pain, in
the occiput or nape of the neck and appears
physically weak or exhausted, wants to lie down,
does not want company or to be noticed or
spoken to.
ln advanced typhoid when there is prostration,
distension in the abdomen, a dry, brown tongue,
glassy eyes, gradually approaching
unconsciousness, a litUe thirst increasing to
o be left alone, bleeding
owels, sunken eyes,
lly becoming very black,
ls Indicated, It checks the
haemorrhage, causes a ratly and prevenB dropsy.
Dianhoea In Phosphoric Acid, there is an amelioration of
ameliorates complaints by their ending in a diarrhoea. The
diarrhoea is copious, thin and watery, whitish-grey
and the patient feels thereafter comfortable, free
and happy. He is worse if the diarrhoea slackens.
Acid Phos Here the opposite is Podophyllum where the
US stool is copious, thin, offensive and has a horrible
Podophgllum stench. The stool is painless in both the medicines
but Phosphoric Acid does not have the great
prostration of Podophyllum. Its stool is whitish-grey
like dirty white paint while in Podophyllum it is
yellow.
Recommended potency: 30, 200.
I
Worse
1. From exertion.
2. From diarrhoea. 2. Being talked to.
3. Loss of vital fluids.
4. Sexual excesses.
PHOSPHORIC ACID SELENIUM NATRUM MUR Buming The first indication for Phosphorus is given by
anguhere an intense sensation of burning in various parts
o Hair become thin. of the body like the mouth, the lungs, the
During ionfinement stomach, the small intestines, the anus, up the
the hair fall off from spine, the palm of the hand, and even the face.
the genitals. The patient oaves for cold food, but this food is
vomited as soon as it reaches the stomach. There
is an insatiable hunger, an empty,gone feeling in
the stomach, in the whole abdomen.
EasA Even the smallest of wounds bleed easily. The
haemonhages wounds heal but break out agaln.
Heat in back, A feeling of intense heat running up the back
in hands or between the scapulae is relieved by Phosphorus.
There is burning of the hands (Sulphur is
indicated for burning of the feet).
Obscene mania There are men and women in whom the
sexual appetite is insatiable. This leads them into a
manla in which they expose themselves, take off
their clothes in public. Such maniacs are not good
for physical sex because the mania is succeeded
by extreme impotence. Phosphorus is the remedy
in such cases.
When the patient fears to be left alone, is

oor Liuer problems

afraid of the dark, is restless and suffers from great
anxiety, Phosphorus helps.
Phosphorus is required for acute hepatitis, for
fatty degeneration of the liver, for jaundice, for
Leadlng lndtcatlora cirrhosis, pancreatic diseases and for large yellow
ACUTE HEPATITIS l. Easy, recurrent bleeding. Small wounds bleed spots on the abdomen.
ANY SORFACE profusely. Blood not clotting.
Swallowing Phosphorus is indicated for spasmodic
BLEEDS, 2. Obscene mania;
PERSISTENTLY difficult stricture of the oesophagus. There is an inability to
3. Intense burning, spreading from hands to face.
BLEEDING GUMS swallow food. Whatever is swallowed comes out
Running up back.
immediately, as if there is a pressure working
4. Fearful, anxious at twilight. Trembling. upwards.
5. Indifferent. Apathetic.
Diarrhoea Think of Phosphorus in cases of profuse
6. Wants sympathy.
diarrhoea when the stool pours out as from a
7. Restlessness.-"
municipal hydrant without a washer. At the same

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Constipation time, this is also a remedy in cases of constipation difficulty in speech. Great hoarseness.
where the faeces are dry, hard, long and are Senso4y v. Sensory and motor paralysis ascending from
expelled with great difficulty. paralgsis ends of fingers and toes. Great difficulty in
Bloated face The lower as well as the upper eyelids swell holding anything in the hand. Stitching pain in
and eyelids and so does the whole face. Phosphorus is elbow and shoulder-joints. Numbness in arms
required. and hands.
Coryza uitlt ln chronic running nose accompanied by Recommended pbtency: 30, 200, Dose: Twice
bleeding haemorrhage, Phosphorus is indicated. The a day.
handkerchief of the patient is always bloody.
Phosphorus takes care of easily bleeding polyps. THE PATIENT IS

Tootlt Phosphorus is the medicine for persistently Better Worse

extraction bleeding gums after tooth extraction. It is better to 1. ln the dark. 1. On touch.
go to the dentist for extraction after taking a dose
2. In cold open air. 2. On physical and mental exertion.
of Arnica 200,to be followed by Phosphorus 200
after the surgery. Later when bleeding has been 3. Washing with cold water. 3. By taking warm food, hot drinks.
controlled, Arnica should be continued. 4. Lyng on the right side. 4. Lyng on painful side.
Phosphorus can be repeated if the bleeding has 5. ln sleep. Sleep gives great 5. On getting wet in hot weather'
not stopped. comfort. 6. During a thunderstorm.
Necrosls Necrosis of the jaw-bone and of the tibia 7. Ascending stairs.
requires Phosphorus.
Sleep Phosphorus is indicated in cases where the
ameliorates patient is befter if he can get some sleep. (Where
the problems are similar, but the patient is worse
Stupor after sleep, Lachesis is indicated). The patient
would be in stupor and would mutter in delirium in
a low voice.
od llu
Leadtng Indicatlora
Tgphoid ln typhoid when there is a lung complication,
Phosphorus is the remedy.
ACUTE l. Offensive, profusp dianhgea.
Dandruff Phosphorus is the remedy in the following as DTARRHOEA 2. Diarrhoea aggravates in the morning and during
well. dentition.
Ege problems i. Dandruff; the falling out of hair in large 3. Rumbling, rolling in stomach with severe
bunches; itching of the scalp. cramping pain.
Facial 4. Empty retching. Moaning.
ii. Black floaters before the eyes, green halo about
neuralgia light. Letters appear red. Pain in the orbital Castroenteritis Podophyllum is an excellent medicine in
bones. Thrombosis of the retinal vessels. diarrhoea characterised by:
Seuere pain iii. Tearing pain in facial bones. . i. Profuseness of the stool.
in laryra iv. Severe pain in the larynx. On that account, ii. Offensiveness gf the stool.

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 iii. Aggravation in the morning, hot we'ather and
during dentition.
iv. Colt with rumbling noise.
v. Stool with jelly-like mucus, watery, painless.
vi. Gushing stool.
Seuere Present further would be a severe prolapse of I
proldpse the anus, before or after the stool, sleep with eyes PODOPHYLLUJV1 VERATRUM ALB
of the anus half closed and a rolling of the head from side to
side, making moaning sounds. The patient wants o Empty retching.
to vomit but nothing comes out.
Stool or greenish.
Dehgdration The stools are so profuse that the patient can
run dry to death. Their colour may be yellow or o Gushing coming out
painlessly. forcibly
greenish. Very offensive.
evacuated.
Dentition Podophyllum is an excellent medicine for
cholera cholera infantum. Early morning. During teething. Severe of the anus, o No prolapse.
t, The cheeks are hot, glowing whien given a bath. c No cold sweat. o Cold Whole body
Recommended potency: 200. 1000 in cholera.
Stupor, Rolling head from weakness with pale
Cenerally used as an acute remedy.
side to side. face. Collapse.
THE PATIENT IS purple
folds
Worse
1. Early morning. c Worse early morning. ln children in o Worse at night. cold
2. .ln hot,weather. dentition. ln summer.
3. During dentition.

attlla 5. Chronic constiPation.

Leadtng Indicattons 6. Thirstlessness. Dry mouth.
OLD COLD l. Thick, bland,yellow, green mucus from mucous 7. Late menstruation; scanty menses.
SINUSITIS 8. Styes.
INDIGESTION
membranes anywhere.
FOOL PUS 2. Chronic old cold. Smell lost. Thick, gellotu- Pulsatilla cures chronic colds, fatty dyspepsia,
FROIV1 EARS 3. Ever-changing, shifting pain; changing symptoms green, bLand painful and scanty menstruation. One of the
VARICOSE VEINS in same disease. mucLts leading indications for
4. Dyspepsia due to fats in food. Taste lost. thick, bland, yellowish
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mucous membranes anywhere in the body. Such

discharges are to be found in nasal catarrh, in No thlrst
expectoration from the ears, the eyes, the lungs,
ulcers, leucorrhoea and in gonorrhoea. ln most
such cases Pulsatilla leads to a cure. ln the vagina,
however, this discharge is excoriating and not
bland.
the mouth' no
thir re imPortant
Euer-changing An important indicaUon leading us to Pulsatilla tnd
sgmptoms: ls that pain in the body travels from one Part to
another, from one Joint to another. Haemorrhage Chronlc
shlfttng pain constipation
occurs, stops and occurs again. The patient
passes different types of stool. Thus in every
problem there is a changeability of symptoms'
a

This occurs in rheumatism, in neuralgic pain, in

old colds, in cholera of infants, in hot weather and and diarrhoea alternate' I

so on. charge
I

Pus from ears

Mild, gieLding The Pulsatilla patient is of a mild, yielding ofp re' The
disposltion. disposition. She is,thirstless, peevish and chilly. disc night'
Ihirstlessness She wants her head high on pillows and lies with The
her hands above the head.
and in eges The same is true of the
Chronic old cold There is nothing like Pulsatilla in curing sinus inflamed, glued tolether on
Green mucLls where a yellowish, green, bland mucus is flowing yellowish and thick discharg
outwards. The nose is ever stuffed. lt may be
necessary to administer four doses of Pulsatilla 30 Stges Pulsatilla is a cure for styes on the eyelids'
every d Varicose ueins Pulsatilla is a remedy in varicose velns' Ulcers
elimina sunounJed by varicose velns bleed black blood
noUced which easilY coagulates,
After a
to enjoy even the mild fragrance of a rbd rose. (ln Scantg and painful
Kali Bi, the yellowish, green discharge in chronic menstruation
cold virtually hardens into a rope and drips into
the throat. It is very difficult to take out. That
distinguisires its use from that of Pulsatilla where
the discharge comes out easilY.)
lndigestton due Next to its importance in the treatment of
to fattg food chronic,bad, old colds, Pulsatilla is greatly effective
in cases where a patient gets easy indigestion on menstruation in
Loss of taste account of his fondness for fats, heavy food, tearful

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Headache Headache accompanying menstruation, or in
young ladies who start menstruation,is relieved by
Pulsatilla, The headache is usually throbbing and
congestive. Headache coming from overeailng or
from taking rich food is also relieved by Pulsatilla.
, muscuLar pain
Exaggerated In women, Pulsatilla cures nynphomania.
sq.ual dqire Sexual deslre ls beyond limits and is
unaontrollable. Pulsatilla also takes care of thick,
yellow, green and excoriating leucorrhoea. The
vagina is raw in such cases,
Orchitis
ln men,Pulsatilla helps in orchitis,
Prostatitis inflammation and the swelling of the testicles from
mumps and from catching cold. The patient has
strong sexual desire, long-lasting, morning
erections. Conorrhoea with thick, yellow or green
discharge requires Pulsatilla. In acute prostatitis,
Pulsatilla is indicated.
Recommended potency: 30, 2O0.
THE PATIENT IS
Better Worse
1. Taking cold food and drinks, 1. Taking rich fat food.
though not thirsty.
2. By cold applicatioh.
2: After eating; towards evening.
3. By slow walking, in open,cool, 3. ln a warm room, by warm baths.
fresh air.
4. With head raised on a pillow. 4. Lying on left or painless side.
icodendr
Leading Indications
MUSCUI.AR
PAIN 1. Muscular pain, temporarily relieved on movement.
STRAIN 2. Pain caused by exposure to wet cold; on
SCIATICA suppression of perspiration due to exposure.
LqMBAGO 3. Muscular lameness and stiffness; strain.
ERYSIPEIAS
4. Old, chronic rheumatic condition.
5. Backache. Lumbago.'Sciatica.
6. Eczema of face, of genitals.
7. Restlessness. lntense itching.
Relief for Rhus Tox is,the first remedy one should think
of in any muscular pain where the cutting pain
and soreness ard temporarily relieved by
movement. This is iir direct contrast to Bryonia
where movement aggravates Pain.
Restlessness The patient is restless, internally uneasy,
nervous. He wants to be on the move because it
temporarily relieves his discomfort. Restlessness is
evident in Aconite and Arsenic Alb also but there
change does not relieve discomfort.
Nature of
pain
perspiring.
Stiffness, Muscular lameness and stiffness is relieved by
strains Rhus Tox, whether it is of a rheumatic character or
whether it has been caused by a strain like the
lifting of heavy articles or unscientific, unguided
and exc'essive muscular exercise. ln sprains when
Arnica has reduced the pain and swelling, if any,
Rhus Tox should be administered to strengthen
the person.
Chronic
rheumatlsn'L
When the limbs are stiff and paralysed there is
tearing pain in the tendons, ligaments and
membran"s of joins. The joints are hot, painful
and swollen. There is rheumatic pain in the nape
of the neck, in the loins and in the thighs. There is
tenderness in the knee-joint. ln all such cases
when there is temporaty amelioration on
movement, Rhus Tox does wonders. Rhus Tox is
excellent for old chronic rheumatic conditions. And
so it is in paralysis of the arms, when on grasping
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 BRYONIA RHUS TOX

RHAS
anything, a tingling and prickling sensation is felt
in the hands and the fingers.
lnfantile In infantile paralysis caused by exposure in
paralgsis damp weather after perspiration, Rhus Tox comes
handy.
Lumbago In lumbago there is nothing to beat Rhus Tox
and invariably it is indicated when there is
Backache temporary improvement in the condition of the
patient on movement. He is better lying on a hard
surface. Backache, even myelitis (pain in the spinal
membranes) which has been caused by exposure,
by lying in damp sheets, by getting soaked in
sudden rain, while perspiring or by strain, responds a

very well to Rhus Tox.

Scratica Rhus Tox is of use in left-sided sciatica,
tearing pain in the lower limbs, worse during rest
and ameliorated from motion for a short while. pains'
This sciatica pain has been caused by catching a Both medicines may be simultaneously indicated in rnuscular
three times a
cold from damp and cold weather, from exposure stiffness and rheumatic 2iscomfort. These can be alternated
and from suppression of sweat on exposure. Rhus day, each in 200 potency, with excellent results'
Tox i00O or 10000 helps greatly to relieve
shooting sciatica pain. Red-tipped ln the'mouth the triangular tip of the tongue is
tongue red. The jaws crack when chewing'
lnfluenza ln influenza with body pain, Rhus Tox ranks
with Celsemium and Eupatorium Perf. There is a and crackingiaws
tormenting, dry cough before and during chill. Rhus Tox is inimical to APis' The two should
not be alternated.
Dgsentery Rhu,s Tox is a cure in dysentery where there is
Recommended potency: 2OO, 1000, 10000'
pain in the thighs and legs.
THE PATIENT IS
Eczema of Rhus'Tox is an excellent remedy in eczema of
the face and of the genitals. The scrotum Better Worle
the face,
of the genitals becomes thick and hard. There is swelling in the 1. From motion. Walking' 1. ln cold, wet, rainY weather'
genitals. The itching is severe. In facial eczema, 2. ln warm, dry weather. 2. During sleeP' At night.
there is chronic suppuration and eruption. Rhus 3. On being drenched while
Erystpelas 3. By change of Position'
,Tox is valuable for erysipelas of the vesicular perspiring'
. variety. On the face there are large, burning '4. By warm apPlication, bath, 4. ln cold fresh air which is so
blisters. Inflammation extends rapidly. The skin intoterable that it makeq the skin
becomes purple and pits on Pressure. And so in rubbing.
painful.
urticaria. Every time there are Present a
characteristic restlessness and an intense itching. 5. On stretching out limbs.
 SANG

The Ruta patient is restless like a patient of

ta oeole
THE PATIENT IS
Rhus Tox.
Recommended PotencY: 200

Leadlng Indlcatlons.
1. Eye straln. Better Wor$e
2. Sprain. Brulse. Lame sensation. 1. On motion. 1. ln cold, wet weather,
3. Flexor tendons overstrained on exertion. 2. Llng down.
4. Extreme restlessness.
Spratn, Ruta is an excellent remedy for sprain. For
wrist pain and
stiffness
, bruised,lame sensation all over as after a fall.
However, the first administration should be that of
funica, to be followed by Ruta. Sprain that may
a inaria
cause lameness requires Ruta. Pain and stiffness in Leading lndications
the wrists and the hands respond very well to Ruta.
.l 1. Right-sided neuralgia of the face'
AIse similar pain in bones of the feet and the
fingers. 2. Affections of the right arm, of the right shoulder'

Pain in back, Neuralgia of

anklq, feet the face:
rtght stde

Thlckening skin When nodules form in the palm of the hand

in palms on holding tools of work continuously, Ruta is very
usefrl.
Ege stratn Ruta is an effective remedy in eye strain The Sanguinaria headache begins in.the
until
followed by headache. Persons who work with their morning, gets worse during the day and lasts
eyes at a close distance, like students, tailors etc. evening.
require Ruta for eye strain. The eyes feel weary Rheumatic Pa[n Sanguinaria is also the remedy for rheumatic
and ache. There may be a sensation of burning in
in the right oain in ihe riqht arm and shoulder, worse at night
the eyes as if these were balls of fire.
arm and shoulder lna in bed. T=he patient can hardly raise the arm'
Cancer of Ruta is useful in cancer of the lower bowel Recommended PotencY: 30, 200'
louser bowel
Rectal ln prolapse of the rectum which occurs every THE PATIENT IS

prolapse time the bowels move, particularly after child-birth,

Worse
nuta indicated.
I 1. At night, in bed.
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Painful is either too late or scanty, or too early and

menstruation profuse. In either circumstance, there is sharp
pain, upwards,in the vagina..
Ceruix ulcerated Sepia is ihdicated in ulceration of the cervix. Its
use is more effective than any local application.
Leading Indications
UTERUS Climactertc With the stoppage of menstruation, women
1. Bearlng down sensation in wlva. Labour-like
PROBLEMS palns flushes suffer from flushes oJ heat, perspiration and
IRREGULAR, faintness. At the same time, there is a feeling of
2. Paln ln the small of the back ln women.
PAINFUL bearing down as if everything would escape
I{ENSTRqATION 3. Climacteric flushes. through the vagina. Such cases require Sepia. (ln
4. A sensation of ball in vagina, rectum. case the symptoms are accompanied by a burning
5. Uterine and vagina prolapse and other problems. sensation, Sulphur is indicated.)
6. Yellow spots, on face, on abdomen. Uncontrollable Women suffering from the aforesaid problems
7. All-gone feeling in stomach. Sinking faintness. hemicrania might also have hemicrania, that is, headache on a

Easily exhausted. one side of the head, The paip coines in terrible
8. Old catarrh. shocks. Uncontrollable. The patient has perslstent
9. E:<corlatlng and mlllry dlschargc. Curd.[ke Jerks of the head. Sepla is required.
leuconhoea.
Sad and EmoUonally a Sepla patlent ls unable to feel
The bes,t uterine The most important indications of Sepia are in indifferent natural love, to be affectionate, She permlts no
remedg the problems of women relating to the uterus. lt opposition to her opinions. Her problems are
has been called the best uterine remedy available. aggravated by noise. She is indolent, sad,
The patient feels that all her internal organs would indiffqrent and easily offended.
come out of the pelvic region. She has to sit with
legs crossed to relieve this feeling. Sepia is a Exhausteid Sepia is a remedy for the exhausted
chronic remedy. It can take care of long-standing housewife housewife, overburdened with work and children.
problems. She is harassed. lt helps maids sitting on
i
Prolapse of uterus Pelvic: displacement,
haunches and working hard, bending over their
with ammation,
infl
ulceration, leucorrhoea and even malignant growth
laundry, harassed by weeping brats.
would be alleviated by Sepia. lt is of great hetp
in prolapse of the uterus and of the vagina. Lack of stamina The Sepia palient is very weak. A short walk I

tires her. She faints easily from extremes of cold or

Painful intercourse Sepia is the medicine when the vagina is heat, from riding, from kneeling and whatnot. She
Pain in uagina painful, especially on intercourse.
cannot work hard. She feels cold even in a warm
Back and There is weakness in the small of the back. room.
peluic patn i The pain extends from the pelvic region into the
back. Sepia is needed. Lale face Yellow blotches are noticed on the face of the
I Sepia patient a saddle-like yellow distribution of
YeLLotu leucorrhoea yellow, greenish leucorrhoea with intense
brown, yellow spots on the nose and cheeks. The
itching indicates Sepia. Menstruation is irregular. lt
face is pale and sullen.
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Dr. J.T. Kent

Old catarrh In chronic cold with inflammation where there

is a thick, greenish and bland discharge with thick
plugs gnd crusts, Sepia is indicated. ln such cases,
even if there is a post-nasal discharge of lumpy
Sflicea
mucus, Sepia would be a great remedy. Leading Indlcations
Rectal prolapse Sepia helps in a prolapse of the rectum IACK OF STAIV1INA 1. Chronic inflammation with deep-seated pus.
along with pelvic congestion. There is a sensation CHRONIC PUS 2. Glandular or bonY ulceration.
OLD ANALFISTOIA 3. Unyielding cold.
of a bal[. There is a constant oozing of moisture
from the anus. 4. Children with defective assimilation.
Milk dianhoea lnfantile diarrhoea, worse from boiled milk, is Chronic inflammation In inflammation with pus formation, which has
controlled by Sepia. wiUt pus become chronic, Silicea is of great help. lt is
Obstinate Sepia relieves obsilnate constipation where the equally useful in glandular or bony ulceration.
consttpation stool has to be physically removed. lt happens Think-of Silicea in whitlow, unhealthy skin, smelly
mostly in children. feet, mammary abscess, mammary cancel',
tuberculosis of the skin, the bone or of the
Discharges A characteristic of Sepia discharge, whether in abdomen.
the back of the throat, from the nasal passages or
from the vagina,ls its belng excoriating and mllky. Deep-seated pus Deep-seated pus formation, even'in tendons
Leucorrhoea at tin'les takes the appearance of and ligaments, responds to Silicea very well'
curds, thick, cheesy and horribly offensive.
Sometimes, this discharge is thick, green and Expulsion of Silicea helps in the expulsion of foreign bodies
yellow. foreign bodies from tissues because of its power to take care of
Sepia is indicated in chronic cases. deep-rooted abscesses. It helps in abscesses, boils,
old fistulous ulcers. Breaks down scar tissue'
Lachesis is inimical to Sepia.
In case Hepar Sulph has discharged the pus
, Recommended potency: 200 and above. already formed, Silicea would heal that part of the
But do not repeat it too frequently. Twice a day body after the discharge.
should be enough. ,
([n wounds that refuse to heal Cunpowder 30 or
THE PATIENT
200 is required.)
Better Worse
1. By exercise. La.ck of stamina The Silicea patient is weak and has lax
1. In the forenoon, in the evenings.
Dread of failure muscles. He is sensitive to cold air, takes cold
2. By pressure, 2. By washing, laundry, exertion. Jar, easily, especially when his head or foot is
Wali<ing. uncovered. llis face is pale, his skin fine. He is
3. ln warmth of bed. 3. In damp cold air. Sensitiue to
neryous and irritable, lacks grit. He lacl<s stamina'
4. By hot application. cold air
4. At climacteric. He dreads failure..He has profuse sweat on the
5. Sitting cross-legged. 5. Taking milk. head and offensive sweat on the feet.
6. Loosening clothes. 6. Left side. With Silicea, as Dr. Nash puts it, the patient's
7. After sleep. 'spirits' rise, hoPe revives, the weakness and ^

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of returning .",,51';""xiil.iif Bf,,"':"t',J'lI::"1:Ii:"'*'
deoression give way to a feeling remedy'': Dr' Kent'
strength and health' ;il$;;f;nd
"'"';:;;; follow each other
dnd silicea co not
Cold fatls to gleld well.
200 and higher'
Recommended Potency:

THE PATIENT IS
ld be thought of as a
Worse
Better
1. Taking milk
Silicea helps in old cases
of catarrh of the ear 1. ln wet and humid weather
Catanh yellow 2. LYing down'
*rr"r""'ti-t"i" istff"nsiue' thick and ears' a hissing
t 2. ln summer' 3. Getting feet wet.
of the ear il;;;g;. tn"'" i' a roaring in the
3. BY warmth' a. Un.o,eting the head'
like that of steam' 4. WraPPing uP head'
uf9-1. u cold and 5. At new ITIoofi' '
When the tonsils are swollen
Quinsg
tt"r"'i, p"in as if a pin is-p'icNng' Silicea should 6. Washing' '
u. tnoulnt of as a remedY' 7. ln damP cold'
The
Silicea is of
Weak rectum
rectum is weak,
li!ii'ui'P31r..
udes and

tr*"i::?
o
elia
teething childre Leadlng L ndlcatlotts
its exPulsive Power' l. Left'sided ProsPalgia'
in NEURALGIA
Silicea helps in old anal fistula' painful and OF THE EYE 2. Violent PalPitation'
Anal fistula rit"'i"i which are
n""I't.rtnriJJ*u' OF THE FACE
*nlr" tft"t" is a spasm of the sphincter'
out or
Serous cysts in the vagina' Pt?J::I-1S- s
Vdginal cgsts of tire size of a pea need Slllcea'
upwirds, Left-sided
facial neuralgia e from motion'
growths o1I" e right side'
Silicea gives relief in warlry abscesses'
Skin Problems
,r.i"I*oitt Zruptions, pimples' pustules' e SPigelia'
supPurating cavities' ous action
white spots need ike Digitalis'
Crippled nails, nails with
Crippled nails
Silicea.
is defective'
Weak children whose assimilation
Pung children with shrunken
although food intake is sufficient, administration of
'

pick uP after
limbs, Pinched face,
a big belly
Silicea. Such a child has
 STAPH

The Spigelia prospalgia, that is, a neuralgia of a

the face, inv6Mes'the eye, tne zygoma, the cheek'
t s rta
Violent pain emedY in the neuralgia Lead.ing Indications
in the ftfth nerue s exPerienced beneath
to
the eyes. rhe pain ir ri'b^;:"flif""iffidino
Neuralgia of ia the pain is stabbing,
the ege back of the head. The eYes Stges
g outwards as if the eYeballs
e sockets. on the eYelids.
night in bed
Earlg moming
Acute heart Ysagrla ls the
palpitatton backache account of

Severe pain following an abdominal operation

is relieved bY StaPhYsagria'
Spigelia is a chronic of funica' It is an excellentremedy for wounds where the
Clean-cut
usounds cut clean,such as after surgical operations'
is
Recommended PotencY:
200.
1. For neuralgic symPtoms, use 30 or 200 Recommended
potencY.

THE PATIENT IS
2. For inflammatory symPtoms,30 is useful'
ticta
Leailing Indications
Better Worse
1. Knee-joint inflammation.
1. Quiet. 1. From noise.
2. Dry cold.
2. In dry air. 2. From motion. 3. Pain in frontal sinuses.
3. At sunset. 3. From moving eYes.
weather Sticta is indicated in:
4. Lyng on right side with head 4. ln cold, damP,rainY
5. At sunrise. Dry nose i. Dryness of nasal membranes' Constant need to
blow nose, but no discharge'
Srnus pain ii. Pain in frontal sinuses.
and
iii. Heavy pain arrd Pressure in the forehead
the root of the nose in the beginning of a cold'
The pain is relieved by the nose beginning to
discharge mucus.
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Knee inflamed iv. lnflammatory rheumatism of the knee-joint.
Housemaid's knee. Spot of inflammation and
redness over affected joint.
Recommended potency: 30.
uur Lead,tng Ind.ications
ITCHING l. Burnlng sensatlon. anywhere. ln chronlc cases.
SCRATCHING 2. Itching, scratching leading to burning on skin.
BURNING
UNHEALTI-TY SKIN
3. Dirty, unclean habits. Ragged philosopher.
4. Orifices red, vermilion.
5. Selected medicines not helping. Relapses. A
catalyst.
6. 0nder-developed infant.
Fires of hell Think of Sulphur whenever there is a burning
sensation. The burning may be inside the head or
on the scalp, a burning mucus from the nose, a
burning in the face with redness, a burning in the
mouth, on the tongue, a burning sore throat which
is dry, a burning in the stomach, a burning and
pressure in the rectum, a burning and itching in
piles which come in bunches, a burning while
passing urine, a burning in-the vagina, or nipples
burning like fire, a burnlng in the hands, in the
feet, on the-skin, a burnlng ln the soles of the feet
and the palms of the hands, and so oh, ln all such
cases, Sulphur gives instant relief. (For the
sensation of coldness, Calcarea Carb is indicated.)
Here it would be advisable to distinguish
the burning indication in another medicine,
that is, fusenic Alb. In an acute sickness,
that is, a sickness which is recent and which runs
a short course, we use Arsenic Alb. As against this
Sulphur is used in chronic problems.
Itching, scratching, ln skin problems, the best use of Sulphur is
buming made where scratching is followed by burning.
There are itching eruptions on the skin
everywhere. The sequence of the problem would
be starting with voluptuous itching, relieved by
Unhealthg skin
scratching and followed by burning.
A very interestlngi feature has been noted in
certain patients with skln problems. They have a
dry, scaly and unhealthy skin. They do not like
washing and are, therefore, filthy. Washing even
aggravates their problems. There is a sweatlng
excoriation especially in corners like the armpits
and the legpits. The hands are hot and sweating'
ln all such cases, Sulphur is indicated.
Red, itching The human body has many orifices, like the
orifices mouth, the ears, the eyelids, the urethra, the anus
etc.'These orifices become red like vermillion.
There is itching and burning. Sulphur helps
remarkably in such cases.
Coms Induration from pressure, like coms, callosities
on the soles, gets relief by use of Sulphur.
Tendency to Sulphur cures the susceptibility to catch cold.
A person may take a bath or he maY get
catclt cold
over-heated. He may enter a cold room or might
over-exert. A change of weather occurs. Whatever
be the reason, the patient catch6s a cold, and his
nose starts running. Sulphur would take care of
this tendency. Administer one dose of Sulphur
200, early moming, once a week for 2 months.
Unclean habits Sulphur does good to persons who lead a
sedentary life, confined to their rooms in study or
in meditation or who bake almost no exercise, take
simple food which is not even nourishing and look
lean, lank and hungry. Dr. Hering has called a
Sulphur patient "A ragged philosopher". For him,
cleanliness is absolutely irrelevanl He is filthy, his
odour is foul; his discharges are excoriating.
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d difficult to Under-deueloPed lf an infant does not develop properly' if his

by
lmpotence
an erection infants bones do not grow, use Calcarea Carb followed
is strong. Sulphur.
scharge ln acute problems Sulphur follows Aconite
occurs on contact. ,".v'*Ji m"rl Sot and Calcarea Carb are useful
ghort, uftdr Srfpnrr qnd not before in chronic problems'
Palnful,scantg For women whose perlods are too late,
scanty and palnful, Sulphur ls the remedy' The Timing in chronic Sulphur ls used in the beglnnlng of treatment
menstruatlon
blood is thiik, black and excoriating. ln between, and acute cases in cfrronic cases. ln acute cases, it ls used to give
Cracked nipples a finishing touch.
there is burning and acrid leucorrhoea' The
Recommended potency: 200 and higher'
Buming oagtna
THE PATIENT
A catalgst
Better Worse

indicated remedies do not cure, particularly in 1. From dry, warm weather. 1. ln morning, 11 a.m.
2. Drawing uP affected limbs. 2. Washing, bathing.
3. Lyng on right side' 3. At rest.
Relapses
4. From oPen windows when 4. When standing.
respiration is difficult. 5. At night.
6. From alcoholic drinks.
7. PerlodicallY.

ccide tal
Leading Indicatiors
1. Warts, polyps, elevated lesions of the skin'
on the tongue for a minute after every sip' WARTS
Cauliflower excrescences.
SPONGY TqIqOURS
Chronic constiPation Sulphur is very effective in chronic 2. Carbuncles, ulcers. Sponry tumours'
constipition as an intermittent remedy'
Complaints in which Sulphur is a. remedy Warts
Aggrauatton at
nighl from bath come on from the warmth of the bed and,
Lesions

to Thuja.
much and eats little.
VER ALB

Spongg tumours Thuja is indicated in spongy tumours. For

Carbuncles
Warls on the
brown spots on hands and arms. Carbuncles,
ulcers especially near the genitals and the anus. tr
A very important use of Thuja is by women
uulua who have warts on the vulva and on the pelvic Leading Indications
floor. GASTROENTEPITIS 1. Collapse with cold sweat on forehead. Icy
coldness. Total prostration.
Gonorrhoeal In men Thuja i! indicated in the inflammation COLHPSE
rheumatism of the foreskin and glans penis. lt is also required 2. Cholera, rice water stools. With retching. Cramps
in gonorrhoea and gonorrhoeal rheumatism. in calves.
3. Molent mariia; lascivious.
Thuja is further useful in: 4. Surgical shock.
i. White, scaly dandruff. Hair dry, falling out.
ii. White blisters on the tongue, close to the root, Collapse Veratrum Alb is a medicine for collapse, lt is a
Painfully sore. cholera medicine for severe gastroenteritis, cholera, where a

iii. Dyspepsia on taking tea. the patlent is throwing upwar$ as well as passing
iv. Persistent insomnia. frequent stool.
Chronic asthma v. ln chronic asthma where Arsenic has caused Cold sweat Cold sweat on the forehead is an important
limited improvement. characteristic in situations which require Veratrum
AIb.
Recommended potency: for local application Rice-water In gastroenteritis, the stool is like rice-water. lt
on corns, warts and excrescences use mother stools comes in a large quantity and is exhausting. Fluids
tincture. lnternally,200 and higher potencies give run out of the body. There may be cramps in the
excellent results. ln warts, 1000, 10000 and calves and cold sweat. There is nausea, copious
Chronic
1,00,000. vomiUng. There is aggravation by drinking and by
uomiting
the least motion. The patient desires cold water,
THE PATIENT IS but vomits as soon as he swallows it. His appetite
Better Worse is voracious but he is not able to eat. Gastric
1. Drawing up limbs. irritability with chronic vomiting of food responds
1. In cold, damp air.
to Veratrum Alb. Use 1000 potency.
2. Left side. 2. Stretching limbs. I
CoLic ln the cases referred to above there is a
3. At night, from heat of bed
sinking, empty and cold feeling in the stomach
4. At 3.00 a.m.,3.00 p.m. Sinking, and abdomen. The abdomen is swollen. There is
5. After breaKast. cold feeling terrible colic.
6. Taking tea or coffee. in stomach
Cholera ln severe cases of cholera, when vomiting
accompanies purging a single dose of Veratrum
Alb 1000 checks the disease. The patient goes to l2

sleep and recovers in rest. i

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Total Veratrum Alb helps in total <ollapse' The

collapse following is the picture of a Veratrum Alb collapse:
"Raoid sinkinq of forces; complete prostration;
coli svleat an? cold breath. Skin blue, purple,
cold, wrinkled, remaining in folds when pinched'
Wnote body icy cold. Hahds and feet icy cold'
Cramps in calves." These conditions can be found
in cholera, cholera infantum, in bronchitis,
pneumopia, tyPhoid and intermittent fevers'
Heart stimulant For the heart, Veratrum Alb is a great
stimulant. The pulse is irregular and feeble' There
is palpitation with anxiety' The respiration is rapid
and audible. And there is cold sweat'
Surgical shock Veratrum Alb is a medicine for surgical shock'
Lasciuior-ts Veratrum Alb has a particular type of mania' VERATRUM ALB STRAMONIUM
mania delirium driving a Patient to madness' He is o Loquacious.
cursing and hJwting all night. H9 c.uts and tears o Loquacious.
thingsJesPecially clothes. He talks lewdly and o Strongly o Strongly rel igious.
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lasciviousiy. He is rellglous or amorous by turns'
o At tlmes violent. o At times vlolent.
Cramps, For cramps in the calves and for sciatica
Scratica where the pain comes like electric flashes, o Face pale, sunken. o Face red, bloated.
Veratrum Alb is an excellent remedy'
o Ceneral weakness with cold sweat.
Painful For women, Veratrum Alb is a very useful
merstrttation remedy in painful menstruation. Jhere is a
,"nrution of coldness and there is cold sweat' The
patient faints from least exertion.
Recommended PotencY: 200'
ln acute cholera, 1OOO. One dose is enough'
THE PATTENT IS

Better Worse
1. On walking. 1. At night
2. ln warmth. 2. ln wet, cold weather.

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resulting serious sickness'

save life in manY instances'

shock and Pain.

Below, a list of a few medicines and other
it"*t i"luired for first aid in emergencies.has
;;; gil. This kit can be kept handy in homes'
in factories and offices.
 Loss Of Consciousness:
Absence Of Breathing
MOTHER TINCT0RES,2 dram phials . Precauttons: .,

1. CACTUS l. Take the casualty out of the zone of danger, e.g. a house on fire or a road
2. CALENDUII with traffic, by dragging,
3. CAMPHOR (Always to be stored separately, away from other medicines. 2. Loosen collar, raise the chin up and clear the mouth with your fingers.
Its strong odour can make other homoeopathic medicines ineffective). 3. Cive artificial respiration; failing this,begin chest compression.
4. CANTHARIS
5. CLONOINE Medicines:
6. HA}IAMELIS 1. Five drops of C/rivlPHOR mother tincture on sugar every five minutes.
7. RHUS VEN CAiVIPHOR drops on kerchief to smell; but this would help only if
breathing has started.

PILLS, SIZE 2O,2 dram phials

8. ACONTTE 30 21. cLoNorNE 200 Loss of Consciousness: Breathing
9. AGARICUS 30 22. HAMAI1ELIS 2OO
10. ANTIMONY TART 2OO, 1OOO 23, HEPAR SULPH 2OO Precautions:
l 1.APIS 200 24. FTYPERICUM 2OO I. Take the casualty out of the zone of danger, e.g' a house on fire or a road
12. ARNICA 200, 1000 25. IPECAC 30 with traffic, by dragging
13. ARSENIC ALB 2OO 26. LEDUM 2OO
2. Loosen collar, raise the chin up and clear the mouth with your fingers.
14. CANTHARIS 2OO 27, MILLEFOLIUM 2OO
15. CARBO VEG 200 .28. PODOPHYLLUM 2OO
' 3. Bleeding, if any, should be immediately attended to.
16, CH|NA 200 29. RHUS TOX 2OO
17, CICUTA 2OO 30. RUTA 2OO Medicines:
18. CIMTC|FUCA 200 31. STAPHYSACRIA 2OO. CAMPHOR mother tincture on.kerchief near the nose. some of the other
19. CUPRUM MET 2OO 32. VERATRUM ALB 1OOO symptoms may be: imperceptible pulse, icy doldness all over body with
20. DULC/AA{ARA 2OO death-like paleness of face, effects of shock from injury.

OTHER ITEMS
Accidents Involving Internal Injuries
33. CLEAN SURCICAL DRESSINCS
34. SURCICAL COTTON
With Or Without Bleeding
Such accidents can cause an injury to-the stomach; or to any other part
of the body. There may be no open wounds, but internally there is a
haemorrhage.

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throat and the oesophagus' lt
oiece of bone, or by food or liquid stuck in the
Precautions: ["" U" .urt"i by diseases like asthnra or bronchitis'
Do not move the patient till the internal haemorrhage has been brought "ft.
under control. 1
Pre
l. account of
Medicines: chil the back b
1. ARNICA lOOO in case the accident has caused a mechanicat injury, a
the the child m
physical trauma. Haemorrhage below the. skin'surface of an injury is taken e
laie of. Arnlca prcvents tne i6n turnlng bluE or black. lt relleves pain.
2. MILLEFOUUM 2OO to be repeated every halFan-hour tillthe internal
bleeding has been controlled. The haemorrhage is of bright red blood. lt can
be from bowels, nose or from any other internal organ' Remove blood or anY other
3. CHINA 200 to counteract weakness resulting from copious flow of blood substance from the mouth.
for any reason. To be administered for a few days,4 times a day' Restores Medicines:
strength.
CICUTA 200 would relax the oesophagus' The
spasm will cease and the
1. be taken oul
of air can
bone or other matter obstructing the how
Accidents Involving SuPerficial 2. CARBO VEG 200 helps in asphyxia by increasing the capacity of the
with cold breath,
patient to take o*yg"., urlJ utilize it. lt hetps even in iollapse
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Injuries [;ilI;;;r" una L6fa'ful". in r*h cases the face goes blue on account of
lack of oxygen.
Precautions:
1. Remove the patient out of the danger zone, that is, where he might be
physically injured' by oncoming traffic or for any other reason'
Asthmatic Attack
Severe asthmatic attacks cause disproportionate
suffering' There is
2. Make sure that the patient can breathe comfortably' cannot be taken
3. Care should be taken not to touch the bleeding areas with any dirty linen. diffiJty i; Ui"utf,ing. in. frngt are fuli of -"ut which
out.
Medicines:
Precautions
1. ARNICA 1000 in case the bleeding has been caused by injury'
1. The patient should be rnade to sit in an upright position'-raiseiis
2. CALENDUIA mother tincture. Apply locally on the cuts and lacerations are spread out in
forearms on some *pport in front. See that ihJelbows
with a clean cotton swab. It cuts down pain and Prevents pus formation. After rr.n u way that the cirest muscles are not under pressure'
applying Calendula the wound can be iressed with a light bandage, if from
2. The room should be kept warm and moist by the supply of steam
a
necessary.
boiling water cauldron.

Asphp<iation Medicines:
1. ACONITE 30 and TPECAC, 30 should be given alternately every
l5.minutes
be dissolved in half a cup
be to control the attack. 10 Pills of each rnediciie can
Lack of o4ygen in the blood supply can lead to death' This can of water and a few siPs taken to maXe a dose, but each time before taking a l

nose, by physical obstruction or by a I

caused by a blocking of the mouth'an'd 1

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 sip the solution should be stirred weil. fu soon as
the attack is under contror,
the interval between the doses can be rncreased
to one hour or more.
2' ANT*I.NY TART 1.000 shourd be given to herp the patient take
out the
Bleeding Internal
from the lungs in case he .unn6t do so on his own,
Tu:r:
ror rater treatment of can be due to injury, food poisoning or many other internar reasons.
.TH
E RESPIRATORY 1^{1a prease refer to 'ASTHMA' in the chapter on
SYSTE/VI;.
Medicines:
l. ARSENIC ALB 2oo. For internar breeding on, account of food poisoning.
Bleeding-External-Co pious Administer 4 times a day.

Precautioru:
l' ToIg the-casuarty out of the zone of danger,e,g. a house on fire or a
road with traffic, by dragging.

?' .Pbr bleeding physicaily

cloth should
as earry as possibre. A crean handkerchief or
any a
be
pressed on the wound and pressed down. rf no croth is
available, €xert pressure on the wound with
possible the bleeding stops.
an open hand so that as far as Black Eye
3' Raise the limb which is. breeding unress there
is a fracture. For chest This can be a result of external injury. rnternal bleeding causes the skin
y,vou.n!s,the casuarty shourd be mide to sit up, incrined towards to turn dark blue. The area is swollen. Cire should be takJn. Apply ice
the injury. the side of
wrapped in a clean handkerchief to the affected area.
4' Dress the wound after the breeding has been controiled,
with a crean, Medicines:
firm bandage.
1. ARNICA 1000 if there has been an external injury.

Medicines: 2. LEDU/'I 200 for black eye resulting from a blow or contusion. At times it
is more effective than Arnica.
r' ARNICA 1000. The first medicine in anv injury, acute
or chronic. For
Retieves puin,.i"-rfJ i"'#ppi"-gin-u n-o*"oi'urooa.
!:::.::!:gg_i1^rnjuv.
Keileves acute stage.
2' CALENDUI-{ mother tincture or ointment. For externar appribation Bruise
any bleeding surface. Antiseptic. Aborts formation on
of pus. x"'.F" t. wound Superficial injuries caused by hurt, razor cuts etc.
clean and heals it.
3. Ft$1A/vlELls mother tincture-. For open painfur wounds with dark Medictnes:
blood. Severe loss of blood leading to ;"uiluss. venous
Apply ux"r*ify.-' 1. ARNICA 200- specific for bruises. Rerieves pain. prevents haemorrhage or
4' CHINA 200 tt much brood has been lost and is stiil being rost. The any other complication
patient is about to faint. His vision is dimming. 2l..RUI|200-for bruises of bone, cartirage, tendons. Bruises about ear and
His ears;;; il;i;;
aDout Jolnts. Here Ruta is better than any other medicine.
5. CARBO VEC 2OO in collapse from bleeding, with cold breath,
limbs and hunger for air, for oxygen. cold 3. CALENDUIA mother tincture or ointment for local apptication. Heals the
wound quickly.
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 Burns / Scalds / Blisters
Fire or dry heat causes burns; boiling water or other liquids cause scalds.
Blisters are caused by scalds or'burns. Blisters are also caused by tight-fitting
shoes or by walking barefoot over long distances'
Precautions:
1. Never puncture blisters.
2. .Chemical burns should be flushed copiously with water to which
Cantharis mother tincture or Hypericum 30 has been added.
Medicines:
1. CANTHARIS 200 should be administered internally for burns, blisters or
scalds. lt relieves pain and hastens healing.
2. CANT}I,ARIS mother tincture, diluted one-to-four in water,should be
applied on the skin-surface repeatedly. The healing is fast, pain is reduced
and the scarring is rhinimum.
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Cholera
A very serious Situation in which non-stoP vomiting and passing of thin
stool with great frequency lead to dehydration and death.
Precautions: " What to do?
The patient should be administered,or rather should be made to drink,
water which has been boiled and cooled and in which some sugar and a
pinch of common salt has been dissolved as often as possible to make up
for the loss of liquids from the body.'
Medtctnes:
1. VERATRUM ALB 1000 should be administered. lf recovery does not
occur with one dose, a second dose may be administered after an hour. This
medicine is indicated where the stool is loose and of white colour and where
there is cold sweat on the forehead and other parts of the body, The patient
may be turning blue. There is terrible nausea and vomiting'
2. PODOPHYLLUM 2OO should be repeated every Lralf-hour in case the stool
is of yellow colour.
Concussion
Concussion is caused by a sharp blow to the head or by a fall from a
moving vehicle like a motorbike when a rider falls in a manner that his head
hits the ground or the machine. The effects of concussion are not always
apparent immediately. A concussion can cause convulsions, spasms or
twitching. In any event immediate medical attention is required.
Medicines:
1. ARNICA 1000 to be administered as the first medicihe.
2. CICUTA 200. If in spite of administration of funica, convulsions start, this
medicine is indicated.
3. FI-YPERICUVI 200. lf the skull has been fractured in concussion or the
brain feels bruised or if there is an injury to the nerves. Feels as if lifted high
in air.
Cramps
An involuntary or sudden contraction of a muscle.
1. The person who suffers a cramp should straighten his leg by standing uP
and bearing down on his heel and toes in order to stretch the affected
muscles. This relieves the cramp in the foot or calf.
2. ln the case of cramp in the thigh, an effort should be made to straighten
the knee to make it as rigid as humanly possible.
3. Cramps in the hands can be relieved by gently pulling the fingers
outwards.
Medtcines:
1. CUPRUM MET 200. Cramps in calves, soles, in palms.
2. RHOS TOX 200. Cramps in muscles.
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 Medicines:
Cuts Punctured Wounds CAMPHOR mother tincture to smell on a kerchief. 5 drops on sugar to
-
A minor cut resulting in a scratch should be attended to by cleaning the
surface with a clean handkerchief. For deep cuts precautions have to be
be administered by mouth every few minutes.

taken to stop bleeding, if anY. Fits

Punctured wounds can cause tetanus.
Caused by a release of ,electro-chemical energy in the brain.
Medicines:
1. CALENDUIA mother tincture or ointment for application on bruises, on Precauttons:
wounds, No effort should be made to control the movements of the affected
2. STAPHYSAGRIA 200,In clean-cut wounds made with a sharp instrument. person. At the same time it should be ensured that he does not injure
The pains are burning and stinging. himself by striking against any furniture or other hard objects.
3. bleed scantilY but are
Medicines:
a

foll affected Part of the bodY. For

CUPRUM MET 200. Spasmo. Cramps ln calvee and sbles. Convulslons
wo shorP Plerclng metal' lt acLs
beglnning ln flngers and t6es. Eplleptic'attacks. Unconsclousness,' foaming
as aUon, lf tetanus sets ln,use
and falling. Contractlon of Jaws. Jerking, twitching of muscles. Clenched
Hypericum 200.
thumbs.

Exposure
Exposure to dry or wet cold causes a number of problems, high fever
Fractures
being one of them.
Bones can break or crack either on account of pressure or a blow at a
Medicines: particular spot or because of a force acting indirectly at a distance from the
l. ACONITE NAP 30. For any problem which is a result of exposure to dry part of the body which has been hit directly.
cold air. In children, a bone may bend and rnay break only partly. At times, a
2. DULCAMARA 200. For any problem which is a result of exposure to fracture may be an open fracture or a multiple fracture. In such a case, the
damp cold air. broken bone pierces through the skin and is visible, and the infection
can spread rapidly. Closed fractures in whichtthe broken bone does not
come out of the skin can cause complications because the bone may pierce
Fainting an organ inside the body.
A human being can faint on account of many reasons, emotional as well Precauttons:
as physical. 1. The casualty must be handled carefully do that the affected part of the
bo.dy is moved as little as possible. Clumsy handling can cause additional
Precautions: pain and suffering to the victim.
So long as the casualty is breathing normally, although fainted., he
should ue iiia on his back, legs raised aq high as possible above the level of 2. The bone should be cleaned and covered in such a way that the covering
the head. Tight clothes, if any, must be loosened, allows the protruding bone enough space to lie comfortably in a ring made

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of cloth: The bandaging should be done over this ring, the idea being
to avoid pressure on the side of the fracture.
3. The fractured portion should be immobilised and medical attention
sought as early as possible.
Medicines:
1. InternallyARNICA200 and RUTA200 should be alternated 3 times a day.
If the pain is severe, this frequency can be increased.
2. For external dressing, CALENDULA mother tincture or CALENDUII
ointment should be used.
3. lf the injury has been inflicted by metal or tetanus is feared for any
reason, LEDUivl200 should be administered immediately. Two doses per
day should be continued for a week. lt helps in reducing shooting pain when
nerves have been injured in any fracture.
4. CALCAREA CARB 30 should be taken 3 times a day Ull the fractured bone
has healed completely.
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Frostbite
In sub-zero temperatures, exposed parts of the body such as toes,
fingers, the tip of the nose, chin and cheeks,, ears, may develop pallor,
numbness and blisters. lf the frostbite has been severe, the affected portion
may develop gangrene.
Pretauti.ors:
1. The casualty should be protected from the freezing conditions without
any loss of time.
2. The affected parts must not be given direct heat. These can be
massaged with hands until the circulation of blood restarts. The feet should
be bandaged without making the bandage tight. Affected fingers and toes
should be supported by soft cloth or cofton pads.
3. The victim must be covered with comfortably warm clothing and given
sweet,hot drinks.
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Medicines:
1. RHUS VEN mother tincture should be applied
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) locally.
f o
T
2. AGARICUS 30 should be given 4 times a day till recovery. lt takes care of
burning, itching, redness and swelling resulting from frostbite'
3. In case gangrene develops, use HEPAR SULPH 200' 4 times a day for a
week or more.
Heart Attack
When the blood supply to the heart is reduced on account of a
narrowing artery or by-ftiriration of a clot of blood in an artery, a heart
attack
constricting, severe pain in the chest' At
can occur. The victim experiences
pain radiates around the left arm a-nd upwards.into the left side of
times, this
the neck. The patient eif"riencer difficulty in breaihing' His pulse is irregular
or weak. At times, he may lose consciousness'
Precautior:rs:
1. Artificial respiration should be started at the earliest. Also chest
compression.
2. Clothing round the neck, the chest and the waist should be loosened'
There musl be no over-crowding around the casualty'
3. Get medical helP immediatelY.
Medici.nes:
angina left arm'
irregular
iS'i,io?
rePeate
diaterv' rhe
lief'
2. When the symptoms are those of a heart attack and not just those of
angina pectorii w'hen there is suffocation, cold sweat, screaming pain' when
the-face turns blue, give CACTUS mother tincture, 10 drops in water,every
30 minutes till the condition stabilises'
3. ln case of collapse with coldness of external surfaces, give cAllPHoR
motnertincture, t0 drops on sugar every 15 minutes. The vicum should be
made to smell CA/VIPHOR drops on a clean cloth'
4. In case of arterial sPasm with pallor and blue skin with the Pulse small
and weary, when there is temPorary loss of consciousness, give CLONOINE
mother tincture, 15 drops in a teaspoon of water every few minutes.

Heat-Stroke
Exposure to excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion and heat-stroke.
The patient is thirsty and suffers dizziness. He has headache, nausea, feels
drowsy. He breathes noisily. His skin feels dry and hot. His temperature rises
to 104'F or 40'C and above. Blood pressurqcomes down. Dehydration
occurs. He becomes unconscious.
Precautions:
1. The patient must be shifted to a shady area or an airconditioned room as
early as possible.
2. His body can be cooled by wrapping it in sheets soaked in cold water.
3. Encourage the patient to drink substantial amounts of water or fruit-juice
so that the fluids lost from the body can be made up. Add a pinch of
common salt to water.
4. The temperature should not he allowed to rise beyond 102"F or 38"C.
Use a cold compress as often as necessary.
Medtcine-s:
1. GLONOINE 200. Given 4 times a day, this is the best remedy in cases of
heat-stroke or sun-stroke. If available, this should also be the first remedy.
2. VERATRU/v\ ALB 1000. If the patient is retching uncontrollably and is
passing white, loose motions, give Veratrurn Alb 1000 for immediate
recovery. Generally, the dose may not have to be repeated.
Injury To Back, Neck
It is a serious injury and can result in paralysis.
Sometimes it can be fatal.
Precautions:
l. First aid should be given by a properly qualified person because
, movement after an injury to the neck or back can have serious
consequences.
2. The casualty should be covered with a blanket. The neck must not be
raised.
Medici.nes:
l. ARNICA lOOO. For immedlate admlnistration if there is e physical lnjury'
ConUnue twlce a day.
2. FIYPERICUM 2OO. To follow funica after an hour and to be continued for
a few days till a cure has occured. lt takes care of injuries to the spine, to the
coccyx and of damage to nerves and fibres of .the spinal cord.
3. CIMICIFUCA 200. For stiffness and constriction in the neck and back.
Spine very sensitive, especially the upper part. CeMcal spondylosis'
4. CICUTA 200. For spasms and cramps in the muscles bf Ure nape of the
neck. Limbs curved. Stiffness of the cervical muscles.
Injury To Eye
An eye can be injured by a direct blow, by a foreign body or
by a chemical bum.
Precautioru:
l. For chemlcal burns, flush the eye completely with cold runnlng water.
2. A foreign body lf lodged in the eyelid should be cleared with a plece of
clean, soft cloth.
3. In either case it may be necessary to take the injUred to the hospital at
the earliest. An injury to the eye must be taken seriously'
Medtcines: '
1. ARNICA 200. This should be enough to take care of an injury by a direct
blow or by a foreign body.
2. CANTHARIS 200.For burning in the eyeslon account of a chemical
injury.
3. CALENDUIA mother tincture for bleeding in an injury'
Application outside the eye only.
Insect Bites And Stings
Precauti.ons:
l. Do not scratch.

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 T

Medictnes: 2. ln case of clinical shock, make the victim comfortable by loosening the
-1. APIS 200. The first medicine for insect bites. Swelling with stinging; around neck, chest and waist. Raise his legs to increase blood supply
"totr,",
to the brain.
burning, sharp pain. Better by lcold application.
3.LookfofanyaPParentinjuryandtreatit'lncaseofunconsciousness,turn
2. LEDU/VI 200. Punctured wounds which bleed scantily, but are followed by
the patient on hi. stomach ind get medical help immediately'
pain, puffiness and coldness of the part of the body. Prevents shooting pain
and pus formation. Medicines:
l.AcoNlTE30.Foremotionalshock,giveAconite30,everyhalf-an.hour.
Poisoning 2. ln case of unconsciousness,
-e administer CAMPHOR mother tincture i
drops on sugar every -inrtir, Also let the patlent smell camphor mother
An lntake of rotten, exposed food can result in food poisoning. At times, tlncture on a clean cloth.
substances which are poisonous are taken unintentionally. Polsonous gases
are inhaled for r€asons beyond one's control.

Precautiora: Sprains And Strains

1. lf there is loss of consciousness but the casualty is breathing, make him
lie on his stomac[. Ensure that the air passages are clear, and that the
tongue of the victim has not tumed backwards. Get medical help as early as
a
Asprainmayoccuratajointwhenthejointistornorwrenched.This
can affect the ankles, wrists, Llbows, hips, knees or shoulders'
A muscle may be strained by lifting a weight in a wrong Posture or

possible.
2. lf the victim is not breathing, make him smell Camphor mother tincture because the weight is too much for the concerned muscle'
on a clean cloth. At the same time, give artificial respiration with chest Precautions:
compression. the injured part should be comforted with a cold
_
1. ln case of sprains,
Medicines: The'injured ur"utun be bandaged to make it mOre comfortable.
1. ARSENIC ALB 200. In cases of food poisoning, give fusenic Alb 200
"o."p*.
2. In case of strain, the injurqd portion should not be moved unnecessarily.
every hour. Apply cold comPress to reduce discomfort'
2. Where the patient is unconscious, make him smell CAMPHOR mother Medtctnes:
tincture on a clean cloth.
1. ARNICA 1O0O should be given if the body has suffered an injury. This
would reduce Pain and swelling,
Shock 2. RUTA 200. For torn cartilages and tendons, give Ruta 200' h can be
alternated with funica.
suffer emotional shock from an injury or from an not
unh k can also be the result of a drastic reduction in 3. RHUS TOX 200. For strains of muscles and tendons, if Arnica does
the heart or the brain on account of injuries, burns, pior" *rgh, give Rhus Tox 200. The patient is extremely rest'less and

heart attacks etc. cannot keep still.

Precautions:
1. In case of emotional shock, the victim must be assured. Give him hot, SUn-StfOke Please see'HEAr:srRoKE'
i sweet tea.
rII
 /

I
 INIMICAL

REMEDY INIMICALS
REMEDY INI/\ ICALS REMEDY INIMICALS
Acid Acetic
Mercurius
Acid Acetic Silicea disagrees before or
Acid Acetic Borax Causticum
Coffea after potentized Mercury.
Causticutn
Nux Vomica Phosphorus Millefolium' Coffea
Ranunculus Bulbosus Chamomilla Zlncum Met Nu Vomica ' Acid Acetic
Sarsaparilla After Digitalis and Seleniuri. lgnatia
China
Acid Lactic Coffea Zincum Met
Cistus Can Cofrea
Acid Nitric tachesis Phosphorus Causticum
Cocculus Coffea
Allium Cepa Allium Sativum Ranunculus Acid Acetic
Aloe Coffea Cantharis Staphysagria
Causticum Sulphur
Allium Sativum Aloe
Cocculus Apis
Allium CePa Rhus Tox
Ignatia
Allium Sativum Acid Acetic
Aloe " Digitalis Nitri Spiritus Dulcis
Sarsaparilla
Ammoniurn Carb Lachesis China Selenium China

Apis Rhus Tox Acid Acetic Sepia Bryonia

Dulcamara
Lachesis
Arum TriPhyllum Caladium Senguinum Belladonna
Coffea Lachesis Silicea Mercurius
a
Asterias Rubens
Nux Vomica Ferrum Met Acid Acetic Squilla Allium Sativa
lgnatia Coffea Staphysagria Ranunculus
Aurum Muriaticum Coffea
Nux Vomica Stramonium Coffea
Natronatum Tabaccum
Baryta Carb After Calcarea Sulphur Sulphur follows
Kali Bichromicum Does not follow Calcarea. Lycopodium but
Belladonna Acid Acetic
Dulc'bmara Kali Nitricum Camphora does not follow. Lycopodium does not
After Carbo Vegetabilis. follow Sulphur.
Borax Acid Acetic Kreosotum (Dr. Kent).
Coffea Lachesis Acid Acetic Ranunculus.
Bovista
Acid Carbolic
Caladium Arum TriPhfllum Acid Nitric Vespa Crabro Argentum Nitricum
Calcarea Carb Acid Nitric Dulcamara Zinc Chamomilla
Ammonia Carb Nux Vomica
Calendula Camphor
Psorinum
Camphor After Kali Nitricum China Extracts from a chaft PrePared bg R' C/BSON
Ledum
Cantharis : Coffea MIUfR,
Lycopodium Sulphur follows Renrorluced fronr POCtfT MN\UAL OF
Carbo Vegetabilis Kreosotum Lycopodium but MEDIU BY wluJAM
does not follow.
ndr,aoeoparHrc MATERTA
Lycopodium does not
BOERICKE, M,D,
Caulophyllum Coffea follow
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 ABERRATION Deviation from what is normal.
ABORTION Premature expulsion of human foetus,
induced or otherwise.
ABSCESS A collection of pus formed b! tissue
GLOSSARY disintegration and surrounded by an inflamed area.
ACCOQCHEIVIENT The act of giving birth;
childbirth.
ACETOACETIC A syrupy, colorless acid, excreted
in the urine and found in abnormally hlgh
quantities in the urine of diabetics.
ACETONE A colorless, volatile, extremely
flammable liquid, widely used as an organic
solvent.
ACHALASTA Failure to relax of smooth muscle
fibres at any junction of one part of the
gastrointestinal tract with another.
ACIDITY Excessive acid quality, as of the gastric
I
juice.
ACRID Biting, sharp to taste or smell.
ACROCYAI'IOSIS Cyanosis of the extremities with
mottled blue or red discoloration of the skin of the
digits, wrists and ankles.
ACROPARAESTHESTA A disease marked by
aftacks of tingling, numbness and stiffness in the
extremities.
ADDISON'S DISEASE Characterised by debility,
low blood pressure and a brownish skin coloration.
ADENOIDS Lymphoid tissue growths in the nose
above the throat that when swollen may obstruct
nasal breathing, induce postnasal discharge, and
make speech difficult.
ADIPOSE Animal fat stored in the fatty tissue of
the body.
ACITAIiS Shaking.
ALBUMIN Any of several simple, water-soluble
proteins that are coagulated by heat and are found
in egg-white, blood serum, milk, various animal
tissues and many plant juices and tissues.
ALBUMINURIA The presence of albumin in the
urine, sometimes indicative of kidney disease,
ALIMENTARY CANAL The mucous-membrane
lined tube of the digestive system, extending from
the mouth to the anus and including the pharynx,
oesophagus, stomach and intestines,
ALLOPATHIC Therapy with remedies that produce
effects differing from those of the disease treated,
ALVEOIAR a)Pertaining to the jaw section
containing the tooth sockets.
b) Pertaining to the alveoli of the lungs.
ALVEOLI Air sacs in the lungs.
AI1ELIORATE To make better, improve.
AJVIENORRHEA Abnormal suppresion or absence
of menstruation.
AIVIOEBLASIS A digestive tract infection caused by
amoebas.
A/vlOEBlC DYSENTERY An infectious,
inflammatory disease of the coloni resulting in
severe pain and diarrhoea.
nMORPHOUS Shapeless.
AivlPHETAivllNE A drug that stimulates the central
nervous system; used chiefly to lift the mood or
whet the appetite.
A,IIIPUTATION Cut off by surgical oPeration.
AIV{EvllA Lack of red blood corpuscles.
ANAESTHESLA Loss of sensation induced by
anaesthetics.
ANEURYSI4 A sai formed by dilatation
vessel.
ANGINA PECTORIS A
paroxysmal pain below
precipitated by d caused
by ischemia of due to a
coronary heart lerosis.
ANGOISH Agonizing physical or mental pain.
ANKLES Joints connecting the foot with the part
of the leg below the calf.
AI'ITERIOR CHAMBER Cavity in front.
AI\TIBIOTICS Substances that destroy bacteria or
prevent their groMh.
AIITIBODIES A protein naturally existing in blood
serum or produced in response to stimulation by
an antgen, that reacts to overcome the toxicity of
a specific antigen.
AIITIGEN Any of a class of substances that
stimulates production of antibodies.
AfITIDOTE Substance that counteracts the effects
of poison of a drug etc.
AORTA Main artery from heart.
AORTIC VALVE A valve between the aorta and the
left ventricle of the heart that prevents the blood
from flowlng back,
APHONTA Loss of speech, or voicelessness, as a
result of dlsease or lnjury to the organs of speech.
APHTHAE Small ulcers, especially the whitish or
reddish spots in the mouth.
APOPLEXY A sudden, usually marked loss of
bodily function due to rupture or occlusion of a
blood vessel.
APOTHECARY A druggist or pharmacist who
prepares and sells medicines and drugs.
APPENDICITIS lnflammation of the Vermiform
Appendix.
APPENDX See 'Vermiform Appendix'.
APPETITE A desire for food or drink.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS A chronic disease, in which
4U
blood circulation is interfered with by the
thickening and hardening of arterial walls.
ARTERY A muscular tube carrying blood from the
heart.
ARTHRITIS Inflammation of the joint or joints.
ASPHD0ATION Suffocation.
ASTATIC CHOLERA A form of cholera.
ASPIRIN Drug that relieves pain and reduces fever
ASTHENLA Lack or loss of strength, debility.
ASTHMA A chronic respiratory disease,
accompanied by labored breathing, chest
constriction, and coughing.
ATHEROMA Condition where there is a deposit of
fat in the inner lining of the arterial walls.
ATOIYY Lack of sufficient muscular tone or
strength.
ATRTAL FIBRILIATION Rapid, random
contractions of the middle and thickest layer of the
heart wall, causing an irregular, and often rapid
ventricular rate.
ATROPHY The wasting away of tissues, organs or
the entire body,
AUDITORY VERTIGO Vertigo related to a
disturbance of the balancing mechanism in the
ears.
AURAL VERTIGO Same as above.
BACILIIRY DYSENTERY Dysentery caused by
shigella bacteria.
BACKACHE A pain especially in the lumbar region
of the back.
BACTERTA Any of numerous'microscopic,
unicellular vegetable organisms.
BAIANITIS lnflammation of the glans penis.
BELCH A noisy expulsion of gas from the stomach
through the mouth.
BILE A liver secretion, bitter, alkaline,
brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow, stored in the
gallbladder, and discharged hto the duodenum to
aid digestion
BILIROBIN A reddis[-yellow organic corhpound
derived from haemoglobin during normal
destruction of erythrocyes blood cells containing
haemoglobin.
BIADDER A distensible, membranous sac,
especially tle urinary bladder.
BLISTER A thin, rounded swelling of the skin,
containing watery matter, caused by burning or
irritation.
BLOATED Swollen. Inflated.
BLOOD The fluid circulated by the heart through
the vertebrate vascular system, carrying orygen and
nutrients throughout the body and waste materials
to excretary channels.
BLOOD DYSENTERY Dysentery in which stool
contains blood,
BLOOD PRESSORE Pressure of blood within the
arterles, maintalned by the contraction of the left
ventricle of the heart.
BONE MARROW The soft material that fills bone
cavities, consisting in varying proportions, of fat
cells and maturing blood cells, together with
supporting connecting tissues and numerous
blood vessels.
BOWEL The digestive tract below the stomach, an
intestine.
BRADYCARDLA Abnormally slow heartbeat, less
than 60 beats per minute.
BREATHLESSNESS State of being out of breath.
BRONCHTAL Of the branches of the windpipe.
BRONCHIOLES Any of the fine, thin walled,
tubular enensions of a bronchus which is one of
th.e two main branches of the windpipe.
BRONCHITIS lnflammation of fronchial tubes.
BRONCHORRHOEA Excess discharge of mucus
from the bronchi.
B(NION Swelling at the base of the big toe, with
thickened skin.
BRUISE An injury on the surface of unbroken skin,
due to haemorrhage into tissue from ruptured
vessels.
BURNS lnjury caused by fire or heat.
BORNING Sensation of intense heat.
CADAVERO0S Corpselike, pale.
CALCANEAL SPQR An extension in the calcaneal
bone. r spinal cord.
CALCUL(S A stone, in the gall bladder, kidney or
urinary bladder.
CALLOSIfY Hardened skin due to Pressufe
with loss of sensitMty.
CALVES The fleshy muscular back part of the leg.
CAI{CER Malignant tumour.
CAPPILIARIES Hairlike, fine* minute blood vessels
that connect arteries and veins.
CARBOFIYDRATES Energy-producing compound
(e.9. starch) in food.
CARBUNCLE Severe abscess.
CARCINOMA Cancerous ulcer.
CARDTAC Ol near or pertaining to the heart.
CARDIOVASCOIAR Pertaining to or invoMng the
heart and the blood vessels.
CARIOUS Having caries; decay of bone or teeth.
CAROTIDS The two major arteries in the neck
carrying blood to the head.
CARTII-AGE A tough, white, elastic, fibrous'
connective tissue in the skeleton.
CATALYST A substance, that modifies and
frequently increases the rate of a chemical reaction
without being consumed in the process.
CATAPLDfi A condition marked by abrupt
attacks of muscular weakness,
CATARRH lnflammation of mucous membranes,
especially of the nose, with a watery discharge.
CAULDRON Large deep pot for boiling things.
CEUBATE One who does not engage in sexual
activity.
CEREBRAL Of the brain.
CEREBRO-SPINAL MENINGITIS Inflammation pf
meninges of,or pertaining to the brain and the
CERVICAL VERTEBRAE Vertebrae pertaining to
the neck.
CERVICITIS lnflammation of the cervix,of the
uterus.
CERVIX Neck like structure, especlally of womb.
CFTAIIZION A small eyelid mass which forms as
a result of chronic inflammation of a meibomiam
gland.
CHANCRE A dull-red, hard, insensitive lesion that
is the first manifestation of syphilis'
CHEILOSIS Cracking and dryness of the lip-
surface and of the angles of the mouth. A
symptom of Riboflavin deficienry.
CHEIvIOTHERAPY The treatment of disease with
chemicals.
CHOLERA An acute, infectious,epidemic disease,
often fatal, and characterised by watery diarrhoea,
vomiting, cramPs, suppression of urine and
collapse.
CHOLERA INFAI'{TOM lnfantile diarrhoea
CHOLESTROL A glistening white, soaPy'
crvstalline substanie occuring notably in bile,
gillrton"t, the brain, bloodcells, plasma, egg yolk,
and seeds.
CHOREA A nervous disorder, especially of
children, marked by uncontrollable and irregular
movements of the muscles of the arms, legs and
face.
CHOROID The dark-brown vascular coat of the
eye between the sclera and the retina.
CHRONIC Of long duration; prolonged and
lingering disease.
CHYME Thick semifluid mass of partly digested
food that Passes from the stomach to the
duodenum.
CILLARY Relating to the eYe.
CILLARY NE(RALGLA Nerve pain relating to the
eye.
CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER Serious disorder of
the liver.
CLIIYIACTERIC A period of critical physiologlcal
change ln the bodY. MenoPause.
CLITORIS Small erectile part of female genitals'
CLOT Thickened mass of liquid.
COCCYDYNI,A lnflammation and pain in the
coccyx.
COCCY)( A small bone at the base of the spinal
column.
COIT0S Sexual intercourse.
COLIC Acute, sudden, violent fit of pain caused by
spasms, obstruction or distension in the abdomen''
COLIAPSE To break down suddenlY; to cease to
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function; to fall abruptly.
COLON The section of the large intestine
eKending from the cecum to the rectum.
COMA Deep unconsCiousness.
COMMON COLD Acute inflammation of the nasal
mucous membrane marked by discharge of
mucus, sneezing and watering of eyes.
COMPRESSION Keeping a pad to stop blEeding
or to cool inflammation.
CONCUSSION Violent shaking or shock to a soft
structure, especially of the brain.
CONDOMS A sheath to cover the penis durlng
sexual intercourse,
CONDYLOMA A wart like excrescence on the skin,
usually in the region of the anus and genitals'
CONFINEMENT The lying-in of a woman'
CONFOSED Perplexed, befuddled, jumbled,
disordered.
CONGESTION Overfullness of blood vessels.
CONSCIOUS Awake, not asleep. Aware of one's
existence, sensations and environment.
CONSTIPATION Difficult, infrequent, incomplete
evacuationtblocked state of bowels.
CONSTRICTED Contracted, drawn tpgether, made
smaller or narrower.
CONTAGIOUS Catching, transmissibll by direct
or indirect contact.
CONTAJVIINATE To make impure or infect by
contact.
CONTORTIONS Forced or twisted out of normal.
shape,
CONTROL Direct, regulate, restrain, to check.
CONTUSION Bruise.
COIIVALESCENCE Process of regaining health
after an illness,
COTiVULSIONS Violent involuntary contraction of
muscles,
COPIOUS Plentiful, abundant.
CORNEA Transparent,uniformly thick, nearly
circular, convex structure; anterior Part of the eye'
CORONARY-THROIVIBOSIS Coagulation of blood
in a coronary artery often leading to destruction of
heart muscles.
CORPOSCLES Tiny constituent particles in blood
whlch are capable of free movement; blood cells.
CORTISONES Hormones produced by adrenal
glands or synthetically.
CORYZA Common cold.
COUGH A sudden and noisy expulsion of air from
the lungs through the mouth.
CRAIYIPS Severe pain causing sudden involuntary
muscular contraction, often occuring in the leg or
shoulder as a result of strain or chill.
CRANIUM Skull of a vertebrate.
CROUP A throat disease affecting the larynx in
children, characterized by respiratory difficulty and
harsh cough.
CYANOSIS A bluish dlscoloration of the skin,
resulting frpm inadequate orygenation of the
blood.
CYST Abnormal sac of fluid on or in the body.
DARTING Sending out raPidlY'
DEBAUCHERY Over-indulgence in harmful or
immoral pleasure.
DEFECATE To void faeces from the bowels.
DEGLUTITION The Process or act of swallowing'
DEI-IYDRATION Remove moisture; lose moisture'
DELIRIOM Disordered state of mind, especially
during fever.
DENTITION The cutting of teeth.
DESPONDENCY Dejection, hopelessness'
DTABETES MELLITUS A disease characterised by
insulin deficiency in which sugar and starch are
not properly absorbed bY the bodY.
DTAPHRAGM A kind of partition especially
between chest and abdomen.
DLASTOUC PRESSORE Blood pressure during
the normal rhythmic dilatation of the heart during
which its chambers are filling with blood' a
DTARRHOEA Evacuation of frequent fluid faeces'
DIGESTION The bodily pro."i, by which enzymes
decompose foodstuffs in simple, assimilable
substances.
DIIATATION Made wider or'become wider'
DIPHTHERIA lnfectious disease with inflammation
of the throat.
DISTENSION Bloated or turgid from or as if from
internal pressure; to swell out.
DORSAL Of or on the neck.
DRIBBLE To trickle, to flow in droPs'
DROPSY Disease in which fluid collects in the
body.
pOOOgXnlS lnflnmmation of the duodenum'
DOODENOM Part of the intestine next to the
stomach.
DYSENTERY Disease causing severe
diarrhoea.Often with pain, blood and mucus'
EAR The organ of hearing, also responsible for
maintaing equilibrium as well as sensing sound'
ECZEMA A skin disease causing scaly itching
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EJACOIATION Ejection of fluid, especially semen'
EMACLATED Thin from illness or starvation.
EMISSION The action of releasipg or sending
forttr. Ejection of semen.
EIVIPHYSEMA Abnormal distension of a part of the
body particularly the lungs.
ENCYSTED Enctosed in a cyst;taking the form of
a cyst
ENCEPHALITIS lnflammation of the brain.
ENDOCARDITIS Inflammation of the
endocardium.
ENDOCARDIOIVI Thin membrane that lines the
interior of the heart.
ENDOCRINE GIAND One of manY glands,
pouring secretions directly into the blood, not
through a duct. .
I ENGORGE To congest or fill to excess, as with
blood.
ENURESIS lnvoluntary urination.
ENZYMES Protein formed in lMng cell and
assisting chemical' Processes.
EPIDEMIC Outbreak of a disease spreading
through a communitY
EPIGASTRIUIvI The upper middle region of the
abdomen.
EPIGLOTTIS An elastic cartilage located at the
root of the tongue that folds over the glottis to
prevent food from entering the windpipe during
the act of swallowing.
EPILEPSY Disorder of the nervous system;
EPISTN(S No6ebleed.
ER0CTATION Belching.
ER0PTION Redness, sPotting or other blemishing
of the skin.
ERYSIPEIAS An acute skin disease marked by
spreading and shifting inflammation'
E0PHORLA Feeling of haPPiness
EOSTACHTAN TUBE A Passage connecting the
middle ear to the PharYnx.
EVACUATION To excrete or discharge waste
matter from the bowels.
D(CORLATE To tear or wear off the skin; chafe'
D(CRESCENCE An abnormal, disfiguring
outgrowth or enlargement'
E)ffiAOSTION Tired out; worn oul
DPECTORATION Cough and spitting of phlegm'
E)(POSURE Left uncovered or unprotected'
FAECES Waste matter discharged from the
bowels.
FAINTNESS Feeling of collapsing and losing
consciousness.
FALLOPTAN T(BE Either of a pair of slender
ducts that connect the uterus to the region of the
ovaries in the female reproductive system'
e or yellowish greasY
carbon, hydrogen or
ef part of adiPose tissue
in the body.
FERJVIENTATION Chemical change caused by an
organic substance producing effervescence and
heat.
FETID Smelling bad, stinking.
FEVER Abnormally high body temperature'
FIBRO-ADENOMAA benign tumour of gland'like
structure full of fibrous matter.
FIBROID TUIVIOUR A tumour largelY composed
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smooth muscle.
FIBROIDS Benign tumours consisting of fibrous
tissue.
FISSORE A groove or furrow in skin'
FISTOI-A An abnormal duct or Passage from
an
ubr."rr, cavis or hollow organ to the body
surface or to another hollow organ'
FITE Sudden attacks of illness or its symptoms' or
of convulsions or loss of consciousness'
FIATULENCE Presence of gas in the digestive
tract.
FIATUS Cas generated in the digestive tract'
FLD(OR TENDpNS Muscles that act to flex a
joint.
FOLLICLES Very small cavities containing hair
roots.
FORESKIN Loose skin at the end of the penis'
FRACTURE Break in a bone.
FRIGID UnresPonsive sexuallY'
FUNG0S Mushrooms, molds, mildews etc.',
srbstanc"s which have no chlorophyll and which
subsist upon dead or living matter' A spongy
uUnor.ui growth formed in a wound'
GALL-BLADDER A small pear shaped, muscular
sac located under the right lobe of tJre liver, in
which bile secreted by the liver is stored'
GAI\GRENE Decay of body tissue, due to failure in
blood suPPlY injury or disease'
GASTRALGLA Neuralgia of the stomach; any
stomach Pain.
GASTRIC Of or pertaining to the stomach'
GASTRIC ULCERS An erosion of the inner wall of
the stomach corroalve actlon
gastric membrane.
of of the
GASTROENTERITIS Inflammation of the mucous
membrane of the stomach and intestine,
GLARDTASIS A disease of the small intestine
characterized by diarrhoea and nausea.
GINGMTIS Inflammation of the gums.
GIANS The glans penis, the glans clitoris,
GIAUCOMA Condition caused by increasing ihe
presence of fluid within the eyeball.
GLOIVTEROLOS A tuft of capillaries situated at the
origin of the vertebrate kidney.
GLUTINOUS Clue like, sticlry.
GL0TTON One who eats far too much.
GNAWING Biting persistently.
GOITRE Unhealthy enlargement of thyrold gland.
GONOCOCCUS A bacterium that causes
gonorrhea.
GOUT Disease causing inflammation of the joints.
GYNAECOLOGIST Specialist in the study of
female reproductive organs.
ru{EvIATOGENOOS JAUNDICE Jaundice
associated with haemolytic anaemia.
FIAEIvIATURIA Blood in the urine,
HAEMORRFTAGE Profuse bleeding.'
HAEMORRHOIDS Varicose veins at or near the
anus
FI,ANGOVER Unpleasant after-effects of d rinkn g
too much alcohol
HALLOCINATION lllusion of seeing or hearing
something not actually present.
HA.Y FEVER Catarrh caused by pollen or dust.
HEARTBORN Burning sensation in the lower part
of the chest.
HEART ATTACK Sudden failure of the heart to
function normally.
HEAT-STROKE lllness caused by overexposure to
sun, to heat.
HEivllCRANtA Unilateral headache.
HEPATIC Of or resembling, acting or occuring in
the liver.
HEPATITIS lnflammation of the liver accompanied
by jaundice, and fever.
HEREDITARY lnherited.
HERNTA Protrusion of a portion of an organ
through an abnormal opening,
HERNTA FEIvIORAL Protrusion of a loop of
intestine into the femoral canal,
HERNTA INCUINAL Hernla lnto the inguinal canal.
HERNTA UMBILICAL Hernia of the part of the
umbilicus. Defective part of the abdominal wall
and protruditrg bowel are covered wlth skin and
sub-cutaneous tissue.
HTATOS HERNLA Protrusion of any part through
the gap in the diaphgram through which the
oesophagus passes.
HICCUPS Cough-like stopping of breath.
'HOARSENESS Rough sound as if from a dry
throat.
HORJVIONES Secretions or synthetic substances
that stimulate an organ or growth.
FIYDROCELE Accumulation of serous fluid in a
bodily cavity, especially the testes.
FIYDROCEPHALOS A usually congenital condition
in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
cerebral ventricles causes e4Jargement of the skull
and compression of the brairi.
HYPERTENSION Abnormally high arterial blood
pressure; a state of high emotional tension.
FIYPERTROPHY A nontumourous increase in the
size of an organ or Part as a result of the
enlargement, without increase in number of
constituent cells.
HYSTERTA Wild uncontrollable emotion.
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IDIOCY State of being an idiot, a mentally deficient )
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person. A condition of subnormal intellectual I
development or ability.
ILEOCECAL REGION tuea in which :
the ileum and
cecum exist in the bodY'
ILEUM The portion of the small intestine extending .!
from the jejunum to the cecum.
ILLOSION Ealse belief. An erroneous perception of
reality.
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IMBECILE Mentally deficient Person.
IMMUNE Not affected or responsive to.
IMPOTENCY lnability to copulate successfully or
procreate.
IMMUNISATION Make immune to infection.
INDIGESTION Pain caused by difficulty in
digesting food.
INDIGNATION Anger roused by something unjust
or wicked.
INFECTION Affected or contaminated with a
disease or its germs; Process of infecting.
INFERTILITY Not. fertile; barren, unproductive.
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INFI-AMMA'TION Redness and heat produced in
any part of the body. .
INFL(ENZA Viral disease causing fever, muscular
pain, catarrh.
INSOMNTA Chronic sleeplessness.
INSUUN Hormone controlling the body's
absorption of sugar.
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INTESTINAL ULCERATION Sores in the surface
of intestines. Tissue disintegrated
INTESTINES Long tubular sec$on of the
alimentary canal between stomach and anus.
IIYVETERATE OLCERS Ulcers which do not easily
t LEOCORRHOEA A vaginal discharge containing
heal.
IRIDESCENT VISION Coloured like a rainbow,
shimmering.
IRIS The pigmented, round, contractile membrane
of the eye situated between the cornea and lens,
*;:- and perforated by the pupil.
IRITIS Inflammation of the iris of the eye.
IRRESOLUTE Unable to make up onds mlnd.
ITCHING Ticlding sensation in the skin causing
desire to scratch.
JAUNDTCE Yellowibh discoloration of tissues, skin
a and bodily fluids with bile pigments. Caused by
any of several pathological conditions in which
normal processing d bile is interrupted.
JEJUN0.IYI The section of the small intestine
between the duotlenum and the ileum.
KERATITIS lnflammation of the cornea.
t-ABIit Lips of the female se'xual organ.
L*{BOOR PAIN Pain during contraction of the
womb at child-birth.
IACHRYMATION/ LACHRYMAL Please refer to
lachrymose.
I,qCHRYMOSE Tearful.
IAIICII{ATING Likd the piercing of a lance.
Piercing.
TANGUOR State of being languid; lack of vigour.
IARYI\GEAL Of, near or pertaining to larynx.
I-ARYI'IGITIS lnflammation of the tarynx.
TARYM( Part of the throat containing the vocal
cords.
LASCMO0SNESS Lustfulness.
I.I{)(ATIVE Stimulating the bowels to ernPty.
rnucus and pus cells.
LEUKAEIYII,A Disease in which white blood
corpuscles multiply uncontrollably.
LIGAMENT Tough, flexible tissue holding bones
together.
LwER Large organ in the abdomen secreting bile.
LOO0ACITY Tendenry to talk much,
LUMBAGO PAIN RheumaUc paln in the lower
a back.
L0MBAR VERTEBRAE Vertebrae situated in the
part of the back and sides between the lowest rib
and the pelvis.
LYMPH NODES Any of numerous oval or round
bodies located along the lymphatic vessels that
supply lymphocytes to the circulatory system and
remove bacteria and foreign particles from the
lymph.
LYMPHOID Of or pertaining to the lymph.
IvL\lARl/\ Disease causing a recurring fever.
MALFORIY1ED Faultily formed.
MALIGNANT TUMOUR Cancerous tumour.
MARROW Soft, fatty substances in the cavities of
bones.
MASTITIS lnflammation of the breasts.
MASTOID Part of a bone behind the ear.
IY1EIY1BRANE Thin, flexible skin-like tissue.
MENINGITIS lnflammation of the membranes
covering the brain and the spinal cord.
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MENOPAUSE Time of life when a woman ceases
to menstruate.
MENORRHAGIA Abnormally heavy menstrual flow
METABOUSF1 Process by which nutrition takes
place.
METATARSALGLA Pertaining to any of the bones
of the metatarsus.
METATARS(S The middle part of the foot in
man.
METRORRHAGLA lrregular uterine bleeding, of
normal amount of blood but for a longer duration.
MICTURITION The act of urinating.
MISCARRTAGE Abortion occuring naturally,
IvIOTION SICKNESS A malady lnduced by
motlon, as in travel by ship, airplane etc. and
characterized by nausea and dizziness'
MUCOPOROLENT lnfected and full of mucus.
MOCUS Slimy substance coating the inner
surface of hollow organs of the body.
MOCOUS DYSENTERY Dysentery in which stool
contains mucus.
MUSCLES Strip of fibrous tissue able to contract
and relax and so move a part of a body.
IVIYASTHENIA GRAVIS Abnormal muscular
weakness.
MYELITIS Inflammation of the spinal column or
the bone marrow.
MYOCARDITIS lnflammation of the muscle tissue
of the heart. I
MYXEDEMA A disease caused by decreased
activity of the thyroid gland in adults.
NARE Nostrils; openings in the nasal cavities.
NASOPHARYI\X The portion of the pharynx
directly behind the nasal cavity, above the soft
palate.
NECROSIS The pathologic death of living tissue
in an animal.
NEPHRITIS Any of various acute inflammations of
the kidneys.
NEPHROSIS Any disease of the kidneys.
NERVE Fibre carrying impulses of sensation or
movement between the brain or spinal cord and
part of the body.
NERVOUS Of the nerves;easil) agitated.
NEURALGIC/ NEORALGLA Sharp pain along a
nerve.
NEURITIS lnflammation of a nerve causing pain.
NOCTORNAL Active in the night.
NODES Knob like swelling.Nodose.
NODOSITY The quality of being a nodose or
node.
OCCIPOT The back of the skull,
OEDEMA An excessive accumulation of serous
fluid in the tissues,
OEDEMATOUS CONJUNCTMTIS Inflammation
of conjunctiva when swelling is prominent.
OESOPHAGITIS lnflammation of oesophagus
OESOPHAGUS A muscular, membranous tube for
the passage of food from the pharynx to the
stomach.
OESTROGEN Any of the several steroid
hormones produced chiefly by the ovary.
OPHTHALIVILA Inflammation of the eye,
of conjunctiva.
OPTIC Of or pertaining to the eye or vision,
ORBITAL BONES The bones of the cavity
containing the eyeball and its associated muscles,
vessels, and nerves.
ORCHITIS lnflammation of the testes'
ORGASM The climax of sexual excitement.
ORIFICE A mouth or vent.
OSTEOMYELITIS Inflammation of the bone
marrow.
OTITIS MEDIA Pain and inflammation in the
middle ear.
a PERIOSTEUIVI A fibrous membrane covering all
OTORRHOEA A discharge from the ear.
OVARY One of a pair of female reproductive
glands that produce ova.
O)ryGENATION Treating, conrbining or infusing
with oxygen.
OZAENA A condition of the nose associated with
a foul smelling discharge.
PAIATINE Relating to the roof of the mouth, the
a partition separating the nasal and oral cavities.
PALL.IATM Reducing bad effects,
PALPITATION Rapid throbblng.
PALSY Paralysis especially with involuntary
tremors,
PAI'ICREAS Cland near the stomach discharging
insulin.
PANCREATITIS lnflammation of the pancreas.
PAPILL{E Any small nipple like projection.
PAPULES'Small inflammatory, congested spot on
the skin, pimple.
PARETIC Partial paralysis.
PARALYSIS Loss of the ability to move or have
sensation in a bodi[ part.
PAROXYSM Spasm.
PATHOLOCICAL Pertaining to the study of
disease.
PEEVISH lrritable.
PELVIS Framework of bones round the body
below the waist.
PERCUSSION Striking of one object against
another.
PERICARDITIS Inflammation of the pericardium'
PERICARDIOM The membranous sac enclosing
the heart.
bones excePt at points of articulation'
PERIOSTITIS lnflammation of the periosteum'
PERITONE0M The membrane lining the walls of
the abdominal cavity and enclosing the viscera'
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PERITONITIS Inflammation of the peritoneum.
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PETIT MAL A less serious form of epilepsy with I
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rare spasms or falling but frequent lapses of
consciousness.
PFLAIINGES Phalan* any bone of a finger or toe'
Pl{NtitlaTCOLOGY The science of drugs Including I
their composition, uses and effects.
PI{ARiUIACOPOEI,A A book containing a list
of medicinal drugs together with articles on their
preperation and use.
PHARYI'IGITIS lnflammation of the pharynx.
PHARYNX Cavity at the back of the nose and
throat. I
PHIMOSIS Constriction of the orifice of the
prepuce so that it cannot be drawn back over the
glans.
PHLEGM Stringy, thick mucus secreted by the
respiratory mucosa.
PHOTOPHOBIA Abnormal intolerance to light.
PIGMENT Colouring matter.
PILES Haemorrhoids.

PIACENTA A vascular, membranous organ that
develops in female mammals during pregnancy,
lining the uterine wall and partiplly enveloping the
foetus, to which it is attached by the umblical'cord,
PLASMA The clear, yellowish fluid portion of
blood, lymph or intra muscular fluid in which cells
are suspended. )
PLEORA Etther of two membranous sacs, each of
which llnes one side of the thoracic cavity and
envelops the contiguous lung, reducing the friction
of resplratory movements to a minimum.
PLEURISY lnflammation of the pleura.
PNEUMONh An acute disease marked by
inflammation of the lungs, and caused by viruses
and bacteria.
POLIOMYELITIS An infectious viral disease
occuring mainly in children and in its acute forms
attacking the central nervous system and
producing paralysis.
POLYP A growth protruding from the mucous
lining of an organ, such as the nose.
PRLAPISM Persistent, usually pai;rful, erection of
the penis.
PROGNOSIS A prediction of the probable course
and outcome of a disease.
PROIAPSE The slipping forward a.nd down,out of
place,of an organ in the body.
PROMISCOOUS Having sexual relations with
many people.
PROPFMACTIC Protective.
PROSTATITIS- lnflammation of the prostate.
PROTEIN Organic compound containing nitrogen,
forming an essential part of food.
PRURITIS Severe itching of undamaged skin.
PUBERTY The stage of maturation in which the
individual becomes physiologically capable of
sexual reproduction.
PULIIONARY ARTERIES The arteries'in which
blood travels directly from the heart to the lungs.
PARULENT Containing or secreting pus.
PAS A viscous, yellowish white fluid formed in
infected tissue.
PYORRHOEA lnflammation of the gum and tooth
socket.
AUINSY Acute inflammation of the tonsils and the
surrounding tissue, often leading to the formation
of an abscess.
REIAPSE Fall back into a previous state or
become worse after improvement.
RENAL REGION Around the kidneys.
RESPIRATION Breathing.
RETARDED Backward in mental or physical
development.
RETCHING Straining one's throat as if vomiting.
RETINA Membrane at the back of the eyeball,
sensitive to light.
RHEOMATISIYI Disease causing pain in the joints,
muscles or fibrous tissue.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS A chronic disease
marked by inflammation, weakness, loss of
mobility and deformity of joints.
RIBOFISVIN A crystalline orange-yellow pigment,
the principal groMh-promoting factor in the
vitamin 82 Complex.
RICKETS Children's disease causing softening and
deformity of the bones.
R0BELLA German measles.
SACRUM A triangular bone made up of fine fused
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vertebrae and forming the posterior section of the
pelvis.
SALIVA Colourless liquid that forms in the mouth.
SCALDlNGlnjury or pain caused by hot liquid or
steam.
SCAPUIA Shoulder-blade.
SCARIATINA Scarlet fever, An acute contagious
disease, occuring predominantly among children
and characterized by a scarlet skin, eruptions and
hlgh fever.
SCIATICA Pain in the nerve runnlng from pelvis to
thigh or in the region of the hiP.
SCLEROSIS Abnormal hardening of the tissue.
SCROTUM Pouch of skin enclosing the testicles.
SECRETIONS Substances produced within the
body.
SEIY1EN Sperm-bearingliquid produced by males.
SENILE Weak in body or mind because of old
age.
SEPSIS Septic condition.
SEPTUM Partition between two cavities, for
instince between the nose.
SINUS Cavity in bone or tissue especially that
connecting with the nostrils.
SKELETON A hard supporting structure of bones
in the body.
SOIYINAIY1BOIANCE State of walking in one's
sleep.
SOLILOOUIZE Utter aloud to oneself.
SORE THROAT Any of various inflammations of
the tonsils, pharynx or larynx characterized by pain
in swallowing.
SPASIYIODIC Of or occuring in

SPHINCTER Ring of muscle controlling an
opening in the bodY,
SPINAL COLOMN Backbone'
SPLEEN Abdominal organ of the body, involved in
maintaining the proper condition of the blood:
SPLENITIS lnflammation of the spleen
SPLINTERS Thin sharp pieces of broken wood
etc.
SPONDYLOSIS Vertebral immobility and fusion of
a joint due to disease, injury or surgery.
SPRAIN lnjury by violent wrench.
SPUTUM Expectorated saliva, spit, spittle.
SOUINT Have one eye turned abnormally from the
line of gaze of the other.
STENOSIS Narrowing of a body Passage or
opening.
STOMATITIS lnflammation of the mucous tissue
of the mouth.
STRANGURY Slow, painful urination with spasms
of the urethra and bladder.
STROKE Attack of apoplery or paralysis,
STUPEFACTION Dull oi stunned wlts or senses,
STYES lnflamed swelling on the edgi of the
eyelid.
SUBMNflLIARY Of or relating to the lower jaw.
SUFFOCATION Discomfort caused by breathing
made difficult,
SONBURN Tanning or inflammation caused by
exposure to sun.
SUNSTRQKE lllness caused by too much
exposure to sun.
SOPPURAION Formation of Pus'
PRA-ORBITAL NEURALGI,A Pain above the
orbit of the eye.
SY|IOVITIS Inflammation of a membrane found in
joint cavities,bursae and tendon sheaths. Usually
painful on motion.
SYPHILIS A venereal disease'
SYSTOLE The rhythmic contraction of the heart,
especially of the ventricles, by which blood is
driven through the aorta and pulmonary artery
after each diastole,
SYSTOUC PRESSURE Blood pressure during
contraction of the heart.
TACHYCARDLA Abnormally rapid heart-beat rate.
TENACIOUS Holding, clinging or sticking firmly.
TENDONS Strip of strong muscle connecting a
muscle to a bone.
TENESMUS Continuing urge.
TESTICLES Male organs that secrete
sperm-bearing fluid, These are enclosed in the
scrotum behind the Penis.
THERAPEUTIC Curative.
THROMBOSIS Formation of a clot of blood in a
blood vessel or organ of the bodY.
JIBIA The inner and the larger of the two bones
of tftu lower human leg from the knee to the
ankle.
TISSUE Sdbstance forming a bodY.
TONSILLITIS Inflammation of the tonsils'
TONSILS Two small masses of tissue near the
root of the tongue.
TRACHEA WindPiPe.
TRACHOMA A contagious viral disease of the
coniunctiva of the eye characterized by
, inflimmation, hypertrophy and swelling.
TRA0MA Emotional shock Producing a lasting
effect.
TRUNK Body apart from head and limbs'
T(BERCULOSIS Infectious wasting disease
specially affecting lungs.
TURMOIL State of great disturbance or confusion'
TWITCHING Pulling with a slight jerk, quivering or
contracting spasmodicallY'
TYPHOID Severe infectious, feverish disease.
TFIYROID Large ductless gland in the neck'
OLCER Sore, esp. on internal mucous surfaces'
OLCERATION Affected with ulcers.
URAEMIC Condition where there is an excess of
urea in the blood. i
ORETHRITIS Inflammation of the urethra'
URINARY BLADDER A muscular membrane-lined
sac situated in the anterior part of the pelvic cavity
and used as a urine reservoir prior to excretion'
URTICARTA A skin condition characterized by
intensely itching welts.
0TERUE Womb.
(JVOIS Small fleshy projection hanging at the
back of the throat.
VAGIIIA Passage leading from the vulva to the
womb.
VAGINISMOS A plinful sPasm of the vagina'
VAGINITIS lnflammation of the vagina.
VARICOSE VEINS Permanently swollen veins'
VASCqI-AR SYSTEIYI System containing vessels
for the transmission or circulation of fluids such as
blood or lymPh.
VAS DEFERNS The duct that carries sperm to the
ejaculatory ducl
VENA CAVA Either of the two large veins in
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air-breathing vertebrates that enter into and return I

blood to thJ right atrium of the hearl

VENO0S Or pertaining to a vep or veins'
VERMIFORM APPENDIX A worm-like, useless
extension of the large intestine.
VESICLES Small hollow structure in the body;
blisters.
VESICUIAR Of or pertaining to the vesicles.
VISCERA lnternal organs of the body.
VITREOUS H(IMOR A watery fluid that is a major
component of a vitreous body and fills the part of
the eyeball between the retina and the lens.
VULVA External Part of the female genital organs.
WARTS Small,hard,abnormal growth on skin. A man's language is an index
WHEEZING Breatl'ring with a hoarse whistling of his mtnd.
sourid.
t
WHITLOW Small abscess under or affecting a nail.
WHOOPING COOGH Infectious disease especially Fools talk usithout thinking;
of children with a violent convulsive cough.
MNDPIPE Air passage from the throat to the
the usise reuerse the order.
bronchialtube.
WOIVIB Hollow organ in females in which the
young develop before birth.
Language is the aPParel of thought;
WRENCH Twist or pull violently; damage or pull by euerA time Aou talk Aour mind [s on parade.
twisting.
ZYGOMA The cheekbone.

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 ABIES NIGRA 376 ANUS 239 THE BACK, THE NECK 192 problems 150 nose 102
Abortion 213 Anxiety 62 Bad breath l2O Body pain, in fevers 306 rectum and anus 242
Abscess 283 Aortic incompetence 144 Balanitis 231 Boils 283,285 soles 277
brain 5T Aortic valve stenosis 145 Baldness 51 Boils, scrotum .230 slomach ulcers 175
liver 173 APIS MELLIFICA 13,384 Balf, sensation of, in the anus 241 Boils, ulcers in the mouth 318 stools 249
mammae, labia etc. 213,217 Apoplexy 52 Barber's itch 2U BONES 258 throat 132
teeth 120 Appendicitis t73 BARYTA CARB 392 broken zil urinary problems 202
Absent-mindedness 51,53 Appetite, loss,of 174 Bed Sores 2U decay 268 Buming sensation 286,389
ACCIDENTS 467 ARGENTUM N[RIqUM 385 Bed-Wetting 202,317 deformed 268 Bsrns 132
Accidents involving 280 BELIIDONNA 392 Bone marrow cancer 357 Bums, blisters, scalds 281,471
internal injuries iab MONTANA 386 Bell's paralysis 8l BORN( 395 Bursitis, in elbow, in knee 2U
Achalasia of the cardia 173 Arrogant 53 Bewildered 53 Bowels cancer 175
Aches, Pain, Soreness, Bruised ARSENICUM ALBUM 388 BIBUOGRAPHY 478 Bradycardia 150
feeling, Rheumatjc, Arthritic pain, Atrlal fibrillation 145 Black eye 88 BRAIN 4I
. Gout pain 258 Arterlal thrombosis r45 Black floaters ln the eye 89, 90 abscess 9l CACTUS GRANDIFLORUS 397 I
. Acldlty 173,176 Arterio-sclerosls 146 Blackheadg 2U cancer 352 Calcaneal spur
I Acne Vulgaris 283 Arthrltlc paln 259 Bladdcr lnflammaUon 60 heel bone paln 265
\ ACONITE NAPELLUS 376 tuthrltls 262 cancGr 35? tumour 76312 CALCAREA CARtsONICA 400
I ).' Acroparaesthesia 261 gout 262 lrrltable ln Brcart CalloslUes cornr 265,289
li Acrocyanosis 260 rheumatoid 262 newly married women 214 abscess 217 Calves /Legs 265
Acute diseases, administration of ARONDO 391 BLEEDING/I-I,AEMORRHAGE 349 cancer 217,357 Cramps.
', medicine 31,44 Asphyxiation 469 Bleeding libro-adenoma 216 Decay
Addison's disease 344 Asthma external 47O
Breasts, nipples: cancer, lnflammation/Pain
, Adenoids 132 bronchial 159 eye 88 ssures, infl ammation, pain,
fi Swelling
Aicohol cardiac 160 gums 126 tumour 217 Numbness
avoidance of 34 Asthmatic attack 469 internal 47O Breathing laboured after Stiffness/Paralysis "jp
Fact and Fancy 345 Ataxia, locomotor 263 nose lO2 coitus 231 Debility
Alcoholism Atheroma 146 profuse, in women Bright's disease 2O22OG Cancer 352
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I sudden giving up of 59 Athlete's foot 264 during menstruation 214 Bronchiolitis bladder
I nluuru cErn 378 AURUM MET 391 rectum 241 Bronchitis
160
161,318 blood-leukemia
357
361
!
ALOE 379 Aversion, frigidity scanty menstruation 216 acute l61Jl8 tlone marrow 361
AJopecia 5l female 214 Blepharitis 88 chronic 162 breasts 217,357
ALUMINA 380 Aversion to food 175 Blindness 88 Brown spots on skin 285 brain 352
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Amenorrhoea /absence of Aversionlto sex in male 231 Blisters 471,285,286 Bruise 286,3il,470 cervix 358
menstruation 213 Awkward 53 mouth 120 Bruised feeling 2592il
A/VTMONIUM CARBONICUM 381 .
Blgod BRYONIA ALB 396
colon, bowel arid
rectum
-175,24,356
Amnesia 51 cancer 361 Bunion, enlargement and face 3l
Amoebic dysentery 249 in urine 2O2 deformity 2& kidney 357
Anaemia 347 BACK 192 Blood pressure, high 146 Burning larynx 353
Anal fissures 241 Back Blood pressure, high; back, kidney region 195 lip 352
24r clot in the brain ears l
,Anal itching burning 195 53 150 liver 355
Aneurysm 144 concussron 196 Blood pressure, low 149 eyes 89 lung r66
A4giqa Pectoris 144 curved 196 Bloody, black stool 249 face 8l mouth, tongue 352
5l Patn 1 94,1 96 Blue-black teeth and gums 126 feet 269 oesophagus 354
stiffness 197 female sexual parts 218 ovary 218
Swelling 261 swelling 198 eye 47O fevers . 306 Pancreas 355
nervosa 52 Backache 194 hands and fingers 266 hands 27O prostate 359
382 skin 285 . male sexual parts skin
after coitus
women
231
214 skin, in heart
231
stomach
360
354 T
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throat 132,133
218,358
Chorea
Chronic cold
320
102
M To indulge Cracks
mouth, lips r20
male
to Pass stool
230
252
uterus
Cantharis -89 403 Chronic diseases is to bulge. Cramps
abdominal
411
178
Desire ineffectual
to pass stool 253
Canthi administration of 5l
in hands 270 Despair
CARBO VEGETABIUS 405 I
medicine 31,44
in hips 271 Detached retina 9l
Carbuncles 283,285 Dr. Hahnemann's views in 290
Concentration legs 268 Dermatitis
Caries dental Organon 26 204
lack of 53,54 'in palms 214 Diabetes mellitus
cavities 126 Chronic vomiting 320 270
Concussion wrist, arms 280 Diabetic gangrene
nose 102 CICUTA 410
head, brain 55,471 Craving for certain Diarrhoea
palate 102 CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA 411 308
441 foods 178 infantile
Cartilage damaged, of knee 266 CINA 412 sPrne
33r
Crawling in feet 269 milk
Cataract 89 CINCHONA OFFCINAUS 412 Confusion 'Difricult
mental 53,55 Crawling sensation 297
Catarrh 102 Cirrhosis of the liver 176
faeces 243
use 219224 CONIUM MACULATUI"I 416 Croup 163,324,340
Catarrhal inflammation Cl i m acteri c/me n o pa 205
53 Conjunctivitis 90,322 Crytng 324 urination -r!
of the eye 319 Clumsiness
child DICESTTVE SY$TEJ"I 1'10
Cataplexy 53 COCCOLUS 414 Consciousness,
CUPRUM MET 418 Digestive upseLs of children 326
CAUSTICU/VI 406 196 loss of 56,61
467 Curved back 196 DICITALIS 419
Cellulitis 287 absence of breathing
467 Cuts 362 Diet
Cerebral palsy 266 breathing
55 (uts, punctured wounds 472 avoldance of tea, coffee
267 due to concussion
Cerebro-spinal 285290 spiced food 34
70,195 414 ConsUpatlon Cyanosls
meningius 242,322 66 control during homoeoPathlc
195 219 Cyst
CeMcal spondylosls Constrlctlon 208,219 treatment 33
219 Cold chronic 102 Cystltls
CeMclUs heart 150,399 Dr. Hahnemann's ideas 34
358 common 321J62 Cysts
Cervix,cancer oesophagus 178 220 easily digestible food 35
227 Cold soredHerpes simPlex 288 vaginal
a ulceratlol rectum 243 in dehydration 35
Chalazion 90 Coldness urethra 205
288,291 DiphLheria t32326
CHAMOIVIILLA 408 skln vagina, vaginismus 219 92
219 Diplopia
Chancre 231 vagina Dacryocystitis 91
Consumption 168 Discharge 5t
Cheilosis 121 Colds, Coryza Dandruff 51,56,74
eaf 51
CHELIDONIUM IY1AJUS 409 children, infant 321 Contraria Contraris Day-blindness 91
117,787, eye 92
Chest Pain 150 Colic flaws in the theory Deafness 112
nose 103
Chicken pox 306,319 321,416,417 of I 1,21 Debility 57,363
throat 133
Chilbains 217 Colitis l'77 Conwlsions during Decay
too soon in male 232
Collapse 301 ,362 labour pains 219 bones 268
CHILDREN 316 251 Conwlsions/Epileptic Disc, slipped 196
cholera teeth 127,375
administration of 30
fevers 301 Fit/ Seizure 56 of tibia, of leg bone 265 Dosage
medicine 3l 54 220 in acute cases 3l
316 of posture Conwlsions Deficient milk 3r
problems of 415 in chronic cases
306
COLOCYNTHIS uraemlc 203 Deformed bones, joints 268
92
le?ers 57 Double vision
respiratory problems 162,165
Colo'n Corneal ulcers 9l Delirium Dropsy 290
cancer 356 265,268,289 Delirium femens 59
167,169 Corns 420
Colour blindness 90 277 Delusions 5? DROSERA
vomlt of curdled in soles
Colour 150 Dementia 59 Drugs
mllk after nurslng 186
face
Coronary thrombosis
162,323 Dentition diarrhoea
chill 307
eyes
Cough
Crab lice 289 ln chlldren 252,331
Chlna, Dr. Hahncmapn's skin Dentltlon problems
experlment . '!2,17
stools
Cracking
of ceMcal Dental cavities
CHINA 472
urine 196 Depression
CHIONANTH(S 41o
Coma 314
vertebrae
fissures on Desire increased
Chloasma 287
Common cold 289 female
Cholera 452,471i176'25O
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85 febrile conwlsions or pharynx 133

Emotions 47 paralysis I
overcoming this defi cienry 329 Gums 124 !

13,372 Emphysema 164 puffy 285 in children

through Potencisation 179 bleeding 126
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312 Encephalitis 60 swelling 85 Flatulence

side effects blue/black 126
372 Endocarditis 152 twitching 85 With palpitation
tests on human beings inflammation 127
unique effects on Ennui 6l Faint-hearted 6l Of heart
13,54,61 Food paln 128
each one 12,26,375 Enuresis 205 Fainting 126
62 aversion !o 175 pulsation
unknown effects I I ,371 Entropion 93 Fall
Fatigue 363 Food poisoning 181,254 Gurgling sounds
Dry cold 104 Epilepsy 56,61,267 182
269,328 Fear 62 Foot in abdomen
Dryness, ears 112 Epileptic fit ''when passing stool 254
' Fear induced problems 377 pain in the ball of
Dry throat 133 Epileptic collapse 54
269 heavy-weight women 224
DULCAMARA 420 Epilepsy Feet
220 Burningiltching Foreign bodies
Duodenal ulcers 178 menstrual time 93
t02 lnflammatiorV in the eyes'
{
Duodenitis 187 Epistaxis 292
179 Pain/Swelling in the skin Haehl Dr. R 11,19
Dynamlsatlon 13,29,373 Eructations
Numbncss/Crawllng Forcskln 349
Dysentery ErupUons
UghL swollen 234 Hacmorrhagc
blood, mucus 253 flngcrs
on 269 Swcat
210 Forgetfulness 70
Haemorrhage
amoeblc 249Eryrlpclar 83,291,293 FEJvt LE GENITAL SYSTE vI
253 Fracturea 270JU debliltyrd.lc !o 351
114
Dysentcrlc consUPltlon 425 EUPATORIUMPERFOLIATUI'1 421 Fctld atoolr eart a

Filgldlty 214,?2t
Dysmenorrhoea 220 EUPHRASIA 421 FEYERS 304
292,472
easy 351
Dyspepslc 178 Eustachlan tubc Fcvcr 308 329 Frostbite eyes ' 94
obstruction of I 14 body paln 306 from bowels ln typhold 308
Excitement 57 buming 306 lnjury 348,3U
E<hilaration 6l chill 307 internal 348
Ear-ache 113,327
Expectoration 165 o(Posure 308 Gall stones 181
292
nausea with 351

ll4 Exposure 308,376,471 intermittent 309 Gang rene Haemorrhoids f piles 244
in flight 270
Ear
Extremities 256 nausea 310 diabetic l-I HNE/VIANN DR. SAI'1UEL:

discharge 327 f,ye

lashes 23 Fever and Aconite 376 Gangrenous throat 133 A genius and an lnnovalor 16

rnJury 113
EYES 86 Fevers 304 Gastralgia 181 guidelines on recording
Eyes Fibro-adenoma of Gastric of symptoms 41,42,43
, pain 116
buming 89 the breast 221 catarrh 378 on hq.moeopathlc dose
Pus ll6 ca[arrhal inflammation 319 Fibroid tumour in ulcers 181 and dict 34
swelling 117 181
cold setUing in 105 uterus 221 QastriUs ldeal of cure 11
EARS il0 colour 90 Flngers 269 Gastroenteritis 181,254 'The Organon' 22
Ecuopion 93 422 proving of drugs 372
haemorrhage 94 Fissures/ GELSEfvlruM
Eczema 290,32t 181
inflarhmation 94 Eruptions Giardiasis Similia Similibus
ears ll4 itching, 95 Inflammation/Paln GingiviUs 127 Curentur 12,18,24,39,371
eyelids 93 .Swelllng/Numbness 294 Hair
paln 96 Glandular Inflammation
female genitals 291 94 450
red 97 Paralysis Glqucoma falllng
joints, extremities 268 423 63
sleeping with half open 314 FIRST AID 467 GLONOINE Hallucination
male genitals 232,29r ICA 425
swelling 99 Fissures GLOSSARY 483 hIAIvlIvlA,VlEUS VI RG I N
nose 105 270
anal 241 Goitre 294 Hands
Ejaculation premature 232 Burning
breas! nipples 2 Gonorrhoea 221,232
Elbows 2?O CrampF
Inflammation / Pain / Swelling 269 earS I Gout
79 fingers 269 eyes 94 lnflammation/Pain/
Numbness 269 Face 271
', ACCIDENTS, 81 Fistula pain 259 Swelling
burning 271
81 anal 244 424 Numbness
467 colour 271
eyes 93 51 Paralysis agitans
151 distortion 82
teeth 127 Red 271
468 83 Fits/Convulsions 62,267
larynx Weakness 271
83 Fits
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Hangover 63 Housemaid's knee 211 male parts 233 male parts 233 Decay 265
Hard stool 254 Hydrocele 232 nails 273 mouth, palate 121 lnflammation / Pain / Swelling 265
Hard swelllng of skin 300 Hydrocephalus 331 nodules 294 nose 105 Numbness 265
Haughtiness 53 HYOSCYMUS 427 shoulders 216 Stiffness/Paralysis 266
fleadache 63 Hyperactivity 66 skin 295 Leprosy 297
congestive 65 I-TYPERICU/v1 428 soles 2t7 Leucorrhoea 223
hemicranial 63,65 Hypericum and funica 428 stomach, peritonitis 189 r 85,333 Leucoderma 302
ln children 330 Hypericum and Ledum 428 thighs 278 Leukemia
83,127 36r
menstrual 65 Hypertension 146,147 thumbs 278 Lice
tension
Heart attack
u Hysteria 66,222 toes 278 LIPS
29?
llB
472 wrist 2BO cancer
Heart-bum
121 ,352
182 lnflammatory fevers 376 chapped, swollen, hot 121
HEART AND THE CIRCULATORY lnfluenza 308 tumour 121
SYSTEM 141 IGTIATIA INFLUENZIM 430 Llver
Hcart fallure lgz lllurlons lngrowlng toenall 272 t{ALrBTCHROM|C0M 434 ablc.ss of 173
Heat lmbcclllty lnJurles 332,364 Belladonna
Kali Blch vs. 435 canccr of 355
palms 2?4 lmpeUgo Crocus
Kall Blch vs. 434 clrrhotls of I76
Heat-stroke 65,473 lmpetuous neck 474 Pulsatllla.
Kali Blch vs. 435 swelling of r90
Heels 113 Kent,Dr. J.T,384, 387,394, 406, 413, Lockjaiv
lmpotence 135
pain 271 Inability to contrel eye 474 420,438,448,459 Locomotor Ataxia 263
Hemicrania urination lnsanity 68 Keratitis 95 LOCOMOTOR SYSTE/( 256
post menstrual . 222 lnsect bites and stings 474 Kidney cancer 351 Loose
Incontinence
HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM426 lnsect bite Kidneys teeth
lndifference 128
Silicia
Hepar Sulph v. 426 lndigestion blisters 364 inflammation of 202,205 Lumbago 194
Sulphur
Hepar Sulph v. 426 INFANTS lnsecurity Kidney stones 2Oo Lung
Aconite
Hepar Sulph v. 42? Infants rectum 245 cancer r 66,355
Hering,Dr. 375,377,461 Constipation 245
lntermlttent, periodic paralysis 167
Hernia fevers 309 Swelling LYCOPODIUM 439
dlarrhoea, cholera 3r6 lntertrigo
femoral 192 respiratory problems 165 296,333 Numbness Lycopodium, Carbo Veg
hiatus l1z underdeveloped 268
lnvoluntary Stiffness and China 439
inguinal 183 lnflammation diarrhoea 245 KREOSOTUM 435
umbilical l 83 ankles 261
lnvoluntary
Herpes stool 255
atTns 280
ears '114 breas! nipples 217 IODINE 430
MACNESIA PHOS 440
Herpes simplex 288 calves, legs 265 IPECACUANHA 432 Labour pain 223 Malaria 309 334
Hiccup 183 coccyr( 267 lpecac and Antim Tart 433 l.ACHESIS 435 MALE GENITAL SYSTEM 229
Hlps 2?1 clbows lpccac and Pulsatllla 432' LACTIC ACID 437 Mallgnancy
Cramps eye lrlUs 95 LarynglUs 134 glands of neck 196
lnflammaUonlPaln/ a),tllds 88 lrrcgular Larynx 69 464
Mania
Swelllng feet 269 menstruotion 222 cancer of 353 218224
Mastitis
Hlp-jolnt paln 33t hngers 269 lrresolute 53 Laughter 69 MATERIA MEDICA 371
Hives 302 glandular 294 lrritability 6B Leading indications of
Hoarseness 133,165,169 gums 127 Itching, pruritis 296 value of 373 Measles
Homoeopathic medidlnes hands 270 Itching LEDUM 438
heart 153 anal 241,245 Ledum and Arnica 438
heels 271 cocc)r( 267 Ledum and Hypericum 438
hips 271 eyes 95 Ledum and Silicea 438
kidney 202,206 ' feet . 269 Legs
Hopeless knees
 dosage 28 spralns, strains, fractures 3U
30 MYRISTICA 443 sneezlng 107 166
storage of diet 34 larynx
51,61 Myxoedema 227 stuffed r07 233
Melancholy homoeopathic aggravaUon 27 '29 male parLs
Uckling 109 225
Memory
59 Nose-bleed 102,105,335 cure
ideal 23 menstruation
259
disorientation of importance of symPtoms of muscular
51,57,59 Ndmbness 260 72
loss of sic'kness 23'25,39 neuralgic
brain 73
problems of 69 Nails 213
calves, legs 266 drug
individuality of a 375 nose 105
Meniere's disease 115 Brittle/Splitting rectum 245
elbows 269 internal causes of external
70
Meningitis
tubercular 70
lnflammation /.Pain / Swelling
extremities 261 diseases respiratory sites,
27'
166,167
Thick, mis-shapen law of similars 24,39,371 chest, lungs
face 83
Menopause/Climacteric 224 Nappy rash 335
feet 269 mental condition of a sick skin 298
Menorrhagia' 224 Nash,Dr. EB. 405,439,444,450,460
fingers 270 person, importance of 27 stomach, abdomen 181
Menstruation on Sulphur 375
hands 271 nature of medicines, stool,while passing 255
absent 213 NATRUM MURIATICUM 444
knees 212 why do theY cure? 2324 teeth, gums 128
irregular 222 Nausea 185
shoulders 276 potencization 29 throat 135
painful 2ZO,?25 in fever 3.l0
447 proving of medicines ?5372 Pain, lnflammation, Swelling
NUX VOMICA
profuse 214 in nursing children 186
220 selection of remedy 26 ankles 261
Nymphomania
scanty 216 in women 225 small dose suPerior to arms 280
Mental shock NECK 192 oross dose 24,372 calves, legs 265
constlpaUon aftcr 255 Neck 40 cocc)x 267
441
iympto-g, rccordlng of 269
MERCURIUS CORROS]VUS concusSron 196 what arc the duUes of a elbows
MERCURIUS SOLUBIUS 442 pain 194,196 Oedema 298 25,26 feet 269
physlclan
Merc Sol and HePar SulPh 442 stlffness l9? Oesophagltis 186 273 flngers 269
224 Osteomyelltls 270
Metatarsalgla swelling 198 Oesophagus Otalgia 116 hands
Metrorrhagla 225 Nephritis 206 cancer of 354
Otitis externa
, 116 heels 271
Metritis 227 Nephrosis 207 paralysis 189 5l,116 hips 271
Otitis media
, Migraine 71 rash -J02 stricture of 186
Ovarian cYst 225 knees 2t2
Mitk Neuralgia 72 Odour 298 225,227 nails 273
Ovaritis
deficient 220,225 facial 83 foul, from the skin etc. 298
&ary shoulders 276
,diarrhoea 255 New-born stool 253
cancer 359 soles 277
207 278
MILLEFOUUM 443 stoppage of urine 207 urlne
Overeating 187 thighs
278
MIND, EJVIOTIONS, HEAD AND Nightmare 3r5 Old people thumb
BRAIN 47 Night sweats 310 problems relating to toes I 278
Moanlng durlng sleeP 314 Night terrors 59,335 digestion 186 wrist,arm 280
Night walk 315 respiratory Problems 166
Modalities PAIITE 118
importance of
. 43,44 Nipples problems relating to
Palms 274
207 Pain
Motion sickness I 15 fissures, pain 217 urination
083 Cramps
Morning slckness 185,225 NITRIC ACID 445 Opacity with abscess
90,92,96 back, neck 194,196 Heat
Morose 72 Nitric acid and Merc Sol 446 eyes
448 in body 306 Nodules
Nitric Acid and Ratanhia 446 OPIUM
MOUTH, LIPS, TONCUE, bones,extremities, limbs 259 Warts
PAI-ATE il8 Nodules Opposite sex
dread of 53 breast, nipples 217 Palpitation 155
Mouth in palms 274 8l
Ophthalmia 96 ears 1 13;1 16 Palsy
blisters 120 Noises r15 266
NOSE 100 of the new born 336 in the middle ear 5l cerebral
120 233 96 Pancreas
t2l bleeding 102 Orichitis eye
83 cancer 355
122 burning 102 oRGANON Or mdolctne face
Pancreatitis
22 female parts 225
discharge 103 A SYNOPSIS acute 189
105 in the head 63
JlshiFs Organon 52,60
105 acute diseases 26,28 heart 154 Paralysis
diphtheric 132
wounds, cuts'
 facial 81,85 Posture RECTUM 239 SANGUINARIA 457 dropsy/swelling 290,298,300
finger 270 collapse df \54 Rectum/Anus. Scalds 286 inflammation 295
infantile 274 Potencisation \ 13,29i373 bleeding 241 Scalp, eczema of scalp, itching 296
lungs 167 \rings out lateg\ 242 dandruff ?4 numbness 297
oesophagus 1 36,1 89 powers of drug!,'of cancer 242,3F6 fever
Scarlet 310,338
. odour 298
throat 136 non-medicinal constriction 243 Schizophrenia 74 Parn 298
vocal cords r 36,1 69 substances 373 fissures 241 Sciatica ,'215 pus 299
Paralysis not just diluuon r3 itching 241 Scrotum rash 299
agitans 73,266,271 how carried out l3 patn 245 boils 230 sensitive 300
PALSY 274 increases effective- Pressure 246 Seizure 56,275 shrivelled 300
Bell's 81
ness, eliminates adv- prolapse 246 Selection ofremedy 30,39 sweating 300
Paranoia 73 erse effects of a uneasrness 247 Selflsh 7 4 tumour 30]
Parkinson's disease 274 drug 13,373 Red Senile dementia 59 Dr. Hahaemann's views 20
Paronychia , 274 Potency cheinge over from eyes 9? Senility 59,74
Pcnls low to high 31 hands 271 Sensations SLEEP 3I?-
275 deep 315
inflammatlon of Pregnancy 228 throat 136 importance of 44
Sleeplesness
Prcesurc REJVIEDY, SELECTION OF 39 Sensitlvity 75 339
thc Up of 231
rectum 246 Renal colic 206 Sensltive Slipped disc 196
Parforated car drum 116
Prlckly heat 294 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 157 skin 300 Smell
PerlcardlUs 155
Problcme of lnfants and Restlessness 73 Sleep acute or lost l0?
Perlostltls 275 315
Perltonltls 189
young children and their Retention SEPIA 458 Smoking
remedies 3r6 of urine 205 Sepsis avoidance of 35
Per{plratlon, sweating 29E 283
Prolapse Retina Septum Smoker's throat 137
Pesiimist 67
rectum ' 246,380 detached perforated SMOKINC
136,139 9l,98 106
uterus 226 Rhagades 290 Shiverlng, shuddering, A PREVENTABLE CAUSE OF
234 DEATH
Prostate Rheumatic fever 337 while passing stool 255 367
ACIDUM 449 Sneezing
Acid and cancer
gland, enlarged
359
234
J29 Shock 475
Soles
107
211
450. 259,275 Shoulders
Bulning
451 Prostatitis 205,208,23i4 gonorrhoeal 208 lnflammation/Pain/Swelling 2?6
Corns
97 Prurltis 296 Rhinitis r06 Stoop " 276
anal itching 241 RHUS TOXCONDENDRUN 455 Numbness 2?6
ln fla rn m atio n/Pa in/
3# Psoriasis 299 Rickets 337 Shrivelled skin 300
Swelling
298 POLSATILLA 483 Rings Shy 53
Somnambulance 59
Pulse around eyes 98 SILICEA 459
Soreness 259
rapid or slow 155 Ringworm 299 Similea Similibus Sore throat 137,339
226
Pleurisy 167,337 Pus 2&3 Rosacea 299 Curentur 12,14,11,18,24,3?1,373 Spasm
of anal sphincter '247
Pneumonia 167,310,336 ears 116 Rough throat 136 Sinovitis 276
Spasmodic croup 340
sputum,colour of 378 formatlbn 299 Round worms 190 Sinusitis
Spasticlty. 266
PODOPI-fYLLUM 452 mEle parts 235 Rubella/German Meastes 338 acute
SPIGELIA
',
460
Podophyllum and Veratrum urlnc 208 ROTA ORAVEOLENS 457 chronic 106
Spleenltls
128 SKIN 187
Alb In cholera, foorrhea
dlarrhoea 453 abscess 283,306 Splitting nails 273
Pqlsonlng 475 blisters 285,286 Spondylosls
blue 285 cervlcal 195
Pollomyelitia 337 Qu[etude Sad 67
73 burnin$ 286
Polyps Saint Vitus's dance 320
Quinsy 136 burns/scalds 286
colon, rectum 246 Saliva cancer 360
106 excesslve 121 coldness 288
227 Sand colour 288
06 Rash of, in the eye 98

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269 in urination 209 205
Squint 98 feet 120,122 inability to control
Tension headache 75 blisters
Stagger 211 Swelling 352 Urine
cancer
Stammer, Stutter, Voice- brain Testicles
not descended 237 coatings
' 119 stoppagq of, in new born
137 116
loss of EATS
138 paralysis 721 Uterine tumours
461 eyes 99,385 Tetanus
STAPHYSACRIA laste 122 Uterus
98 face 85 Thickening of the skin
Sbare 227 Tonic 156 cancer
461 female parts 221 in females 221
STICTA 273 in heart problems fibroid tumour in
Stiffness glands or veins in neck Thick nails 226,228
Tonsillitis 138,139 prolapse of
back 197 or back 198 Thighs
218 Toothache 128,340 Uvula
paralysis,of calves, jaws,gums 128 lnflammation, Pain, Swelling
Thirstlesness 122 Trachoma 99 swelling of 137
legs 266 lung3, larynx 168
190 Trauma 76 .

knees 272 male parts 235 Thread worm

168
neck 197 nose 108 I ruaonr 130 Tuberculosis
'190 lTh,out pulmonary
wrist, arm 281 stomach, abdomen, liver
137 burning 132 Tumour Vagina
Stings, insect bites 340 throat 76
131 cancer 132 of brain coldnsss 219
Stones uwla 217
discharge 133 breasts Vaginal cysts 220
in bladder,kidneY 206209 Synptoms lips 121
dry 133 Vaginismul 219
STOOL 248 as aid to diagnosis 23,26,27,374 133 skin 301 2'Zi
40 hoarse Vaginitis
blogdy 249 Dr. Haehl on 135 fibrold,in uterus 221,?27
paln Varicose veins
burning 249 lmportance of 23,40,374 136 of wrist, arm 280
241
red VERATROM ALB
colour recording of 40,41,42,43 136 in womb, ovaries 227
rough Alb and Stramonium
deslre 252 totallty of 23,25,40 137 Turmoil 77 Veratrlrm
62 30re Vertex
excesslve 250 Syncope 137 Twitching 56,77,341
227,236 swelling problems of
fetid 253 Syphilis 138 eyes 99
tic[ding Vertigo
hard 254 75 face 85
241
Throbbing carotids auditory
mucus Tyler,Dr, M.L. 374,383,428
255 Th'rombosis -15' Vision
parn 52,75 Typhoid 190,311
255 of brain double
shivering THGJA OCCIDENTAUS 462 90,92
spurting 255 Ta'chycardia 155,156 Thumb 5
Stoop Tape-worm 190
276 lnflammation/Pain
shoulders Taste 122 278 227
277,364 190
Swelling Ulceratiort of cervix
Strain diminished 140 169
52,75 Thyroid Ulcers
Stroke Tareitula Cubensis 14 294,400 91 190
swelling corneal
Stuffed nose Tarentula HisPanica 14
Tick 218,341 I78 320
107 duodenal
snuffles Tear duct 109 99
Tickling eyes
Stutter 131 blockage larynx 169 extremities 2F9
Styes 98 Dacrorystitis 91,93 138
throat, palate on male genitals 23r,237
Subconjunctival 53 120
haemorrhage 99 TEETH AND GUMS 124 Timid mouth
Tingling 297 skin 3ot
SuffocaLion 168 Teeth 11? 175
SULPHUR 462 bleeding 126 Tinnitus stomach
Sulphur and Arsenic in decaying 325 Toe nail 272
Qneasiness
ingrowing rectum 247
burning sensation 462 loose 't28
Toes,Eczema 0raemia 205
Sun-burn, blisters 300 Temperature 278 0rethritis 209
lnfl ammation/Pain /Swelling
Sunstrgke 65 75,474 high or low 3lr 237
TONCUE 118 in men
3U Tendency to catch cold 108
122,352 in women 228 in hands
278 Tongue
URINARY SYSTEM 201 of wrist
coatings, black and blue Weight loss
cancer of 0rination
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' heezing
169
Whitlow 279
cough 169,342
191
v, ms 191,342
Arm 280

221
,.6228
Weakness
137
punctured

219
Yawning 315
220
Yellow skin 191
21
Yielding disposition 53

303
228 Women like silent men.
238
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