Homeopathic Materia Medica
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Hippomanes
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Caustic .
Hippozaeninum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Muco-toxin (Cahis' preparation with the micrococcus catarrhalis. Friedlander's Bacillus of Pneumonia and the micrococcus tetragenius-for acute and chronic mucous catarrhs in children and old people); Aur; Kali bich; Psor; Bacill .
Hura Brasiliensis
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare Calotropis or Madura album --(Leprosy; livid and gangrenous tubercles; thickening of the skin).
Hydrangea Arborescens
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Lycopod; Chimaphil; Berberis; Pareira; Uva; Sabal; Oxydendron; Geum -Water Avens--(Severe jerking pains from deep in the abdomen to end of urethra; affections of bladder, with pains in penis; worse, eating; relaxed mucous membranes, with excessive and depraved secretions; imperfect digestion and assimilation). Polyctrichum -Haircap moss--(according to Dr. A. M. Cushing in mother tincture or infusion for enlarged prostate-prostatitis).
Hydrastis Canadensis
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidote: Sulph . Useful after too much Chlorate of Potash for sore throat. Compare: Xanthorrhiza apifolia; Kali bich; Conium; Ars iod; Phytol; Galium (cancer-nodulated tumor of the tongue); Asterias; Stann; Puls. Also Manzanita (diarrha, gonorrha, gleet, leucorrha, catarrhal conditions). Hydrastinum muriaticum-Muriate of Hydrastia (Locally, in aphthous sore mouth, ulcers, ulcerated sore throat, ozæna, etc. Internally, third dec trit. Is a uterine hæmostatic and vasoconstrictor; metrorrhagia, especially from fibroid tumors; hæmorrhages; in dilatation of the stomach, and chronic digestive disorders). Hydrastin sulph 1x (hæmorrhage of bowels in typhoid). Marrubium-Hoarhound--(a stimulant to mucous membranes, especially laryngeal and bronchial; chronic bronchitis, dyspepsia, and hepatic disorders; colds and coughs).
Hydrocotyle Asiatica
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Elæis -South American Palm--(scleroderma, elephantiasis, leprosy, skin thickened, itching and hardened. Anæsthesia). Hura; Trychnos Gaultheriana (bites of serpents, ulcers and cutaneous affections generally); Hoang-Nan. Chaulomoogra oil from seed of Taraktogenos; Hydrast; Arsenic; Aurum; Sepia .
Hydrocyanicum Acidum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Ammon; Camph; Opium . Compare: Cicuta; Oenanthe; Camph; Lauroc.
Hyoscyamus Niger
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Bell; Camph . Compare: Bellad; Stram; Agaric; Gels. Hyosc hydrobrom.--Scopolamine hydrobromide (Paralysis agitans); tremors of disseminated sclerosis . Sleeplessness and nervous agitation. Dry cough in phthisis. Similar in its effects to alcohol, both recent and remote. Corresponds to the effects of strong poisons introduced into or generated within the body. Symptoms of uræmia and acute nervous exhaustion. A remedy for shock. Third and fourth dec trituration. In physiological dosage (1-200 gr) mania and chorea; insomnia. Scopola (Japanese Belladonna)-chemically identical with Hyoscine (Joyous delirium, licking of lips and smacking of mouth; sleepless; tries to get out of bed; sees cats, picks imaginary hairs, warms hands before imaginary fire, etc).
Hypericum Perforatum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Ledum (punched wounds and bites of animals); Arnica; Staphis; Calend; Ruta; Coff . Antidotes: Ars; Cham.
ILLICIUM ANISATUM
Illicium Anisatum. Star Anise. Chinese Anise. N. O. Magnoliaceæ. Tincture of seeds. Clinical Catarrh. Colic. Cough. Hæmoptysis. Lungs, affections of. Stomach, catarrh of. Rheumatism. Thigh, pain in. Characteristics Illicium is a genus of Magnoliaceous shrubs or low trees with smooth entire leaves...
IMPERATORIA
Imperatoria. Peucedanum ostruthium, Koch. I. ostruthium, Linn. N. O. Umbelliferæ. Tincture or infusion of root. Clinical Skin, affections of. Stomach, affections of. Characteristics Imperatoria, like Athamanta, belongs to the genus Peucedanum. Kleemann observed the effects of the infusion of the ...
INFLUENZINUM
Influenzinum. The nosode of Influenza. Clinical Catarrh. Colds. Influenza. Characteristics The nosode of influenza has with many practitioners taken the place of Baptisia as the routine remedy in epidemics. It may be given in the 12th or 30th potency, either in the form of tincture, pilules, or d...
IRIS FLORENTINA
Iris Florentina. White flag. Orris-root. N. O. Iridaceæ. Tincture of fresh rhizome. Clinical Convulsions. Delirium. Diarrhœa. Headache. Hemiplegia (r.). Characteristics Powdered orris-root has been used as an application to the hair, and in some young girls has produced violent symptoms. Headache...
IRIS FOETIDISSIMA
Iris Fœtidissima. Iris fœtidissima. N. O. Iridaceæ. Tincture of root. Clinical Headache. Hernia. Characteristics Ir. fœt. was proved under Berridge's direction. One prover, Dr. Croker, chewed a piece of the root; another took the tincture; one experienced symptoms from potentising the drug, and l...
IRIS GERMANICA
Iris Germanica. Blue Garden Iris. (Rhizome also used to make Orris-root.). N. O. Iridaceæ. Tincture of fresh rhizome. Clinical Diarrhœa. Dropsy. Freckles. Characteristics The fresh root of Ir. German., I. Flor., and our common yellow Iris, I. Pseudo-acorus, have been much used in dropsies and are...
IRIS TENAX
Iris Tenax. Iris minor. ("Grows very luxuriantly in the clay ground and on the hillsides" of Oregon. The fibre of the plant is so strong that it is used by Indians for making cord, and weaving into bags, &c.). N. O. Iridaceæ. Tincture of the lower or bulbous stems. Tincture of whole plant. Cl...
ITU
Itu. Resina Itu. Solution in alcohol of the resin. Clinical Ears, reports in. Eyes: muscæ volitantes. (Hernia.) Stiff-neck. Toothache. Vulvitis. Characteristics Itu is one of the remedies proved by Mure. All he tells about the source of it is that "This rosin, which comes to us from the province ...
Iberis Amara
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Cact; Dig; Amyl; Bell .
Ichthyolum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Hepar; Calc; Silica; Sulph; Ars; Petrol .
Ictodes Foetida
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
For asthmatic complaints; worse from inhaling any dust. Hysteria. Erratic spasmodic pains. "Will-o'-the-wisp" like character of its subjective symptoms and its physometric property are special features (Samuel Jones). Inflation and tension in the abdomen. Millar's asthma.
Ignatia Amara
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Zinc; Kali phos; Sep; Cimicif. Panacea arvensis --Poor man's Mercury--(Sensitiveness over gastric region with hunger but an aversion to food). Complementary: Nat mur. Incompatible: Coffea; Nux; Tabac. Antidotes: Puls; Cham; Cocc.
Ilex Aquifolium
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Ilex Paraguayensis -Yerba Mate--(Persistent epigastric pain; sense of dryness of mouth and pharynx, anorexia, pyrosis, nervous depression, neurasthenia. Somnolence; incapacity for work, diminution of urinary secretion, headache and pruritus. Hemicrania. Renal colic. Is said to be of use as a prophylactic against sunstroke, being a safe stimulant to the circulation, to diaphoresis and diuresis). Ilex vomitoria --Yaupon--(Emetic properties-Possesses also tonic and digestive qualities, free from sleepless effects. Has an active principle said to act as a powerful diuretic-employed in nephritis and gout). Ilex Cassine --(Christmas berry Tea)-Excellent diuretic and substitute for tea.
Indigo Tinctoria
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Cuprum; strus cameli , an Indian medicine for epilepsy.