Homeopathic Materia Medica
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Kreosotum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidote: Nux . Inimical: Carbo . Complementary in malignant diseases: Ars; Phos; Sulph. Guaiacol (is the principal constituent of Kreosote, and similar in action. Used in pulmonary tuberculosis. Dose 1 to 5 m). Matico -Artanthe or Piper augustifolia, (Gonorrha, hæmorrhage from lungs; catarrhal conditions of genito-urinary organs and gastro-intestinal tract. Topically a hæmostatic. Difficult, dry, deep, winter cough. Use tincture). Compare also: Fuligo ligni; Carbol ac; Iod; Laches.
Lac Caninum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Lach; Con; Lac felinum -Cat's Milk--(ciliary neuralgia; eye symptoms, photophobia; asthenopia ; dysmenorrha); Lac vaccinum -Cows' Milk--(headache, rheumatic pains, constipation); Lac vaccinum coagulatum -Curds--(nausea of pregnancy); Lactis vaccini floc --Cream--(diphtheria, leucorrha, menorrhagia, dysphagia); Lactic ac .
Lac Vaccinum Defloratum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Colostrum (Diarrha in infants. Whole body smells sour. Colic). Nat mur .
Lachesis Mutus
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Ars; Merc; Heat; Alcohol; Salt . Complementary: Crotalus cascavella often completes curative work of Lachesis (Mure; Lycop; Hep; Salamandra). Incompatible: Acet ac; Carb ac. Compare: Cotyledon (climacteric troubles); Nat m; Nit ac; Crotal; Amphisbna -snake lizard--(right jaw swollen and painful, lancinating pains; headaches, lancinating pains. Eruption of vesicles and pimples); Naja; Lepidium.
Lachnanthes Tinctoria
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Dulc; Bry; Puls ; also Fel tauri (nape of neck pains, and great tension there).
Lacticum Acidum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Sarcolactic acid q v. Lithia; Phos ac .
Lactuca Virosa
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Acet ac; Coff . Compare: Nabalus-Prenanthes Serpentaria-Rattlesnake root-White lettuce, similar to Lactuca, (chronic diarrha, worse after eating, nights and towards morning. Pain in abdomen and rectum; emaciation. Constipation and somnolence; susceptible to aura of others. Dyspepsia, with acid burning eructation. Craving for acid food. Leucorrha with throbbing in uterus); Lach; Kali carb; Spiranthes (galactagogue).
Lamium Album
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Has a special affinity for female and urinary organs. Headache, with backward and forward motion of head. Leucorrha and menses too early and scanty. Hæmorrhoids; hard stool, with blood. Sensation in urethra as though a drop of water were flowing through it. Tearing in the extremities. Hæmoptysis. Blisters on heel from slight rubbing. Ulcers on heel (Cepa).
Lapis Albus
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Silica; Badiaga; Ars iod; Calc iod; Con; Kal iod; Asterias .
Lappa Arctium
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Very important in skin therapeutics. Eruptions on the head, face, and neck; pimples; acne. Styes and ulcerations on the edge of the eyelids. Profuse and frequent urination. Crops of boils and styes (Anthracin).
Lathyrus Sativus
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Oxytrop; Secale; Petiveria , a South American plant (Paralysis; paraplegia with numbness. Sensation of internal coldness). Agrostema githago -Corn-cockle --(Burning sensations, in stomach, through sophagus into throat, in lower abdomen and anus; nausea, bitter vomiting, impaired locomotion; difficulty in remaining erect; vertigo and headache, burning from lower jaw to vertex ).
Latrodectus Mactans
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Latrodectus Hasselti -New South Wales Black Spider--(Long lasting effects seem to indicate it as a " chronic " blood poisoning. Arrests intense pain in pyæmia. Great dema in neighborhood of wound; paralysis of limbs, with great wasting of muscles. Violent, darting, burning pains preceding paralysis; vertigo, tendency to fall forward; septicæmic conditions; constant delusion of flying . Loss of memory. Roaring noises). Araena; Mygale; Theridion; Latrodectus Kalipo -New Zealand spider--(lymphangitis and nervous twitchings, scarlet burning eruption). Triatema -Kissing bug --(Swelling with violent itching of fingers and toes. Smothering sensation and difficult breathing succeeded by fainting and rapid pulse).
Laurocerasus
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Hydrocy ac; Camphor; Secale; Ammon carb; Ambra .
Lecithinum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Phosphor .
Ledum Palustre
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Ledum antidotes spider poisons. Ruta; Ham; Bellis; Arnica .
Lemna Minor
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Dulc (damp surroundings and foggy weather). Calc; Teucr; Calend; Nat sulph .
Lepidium Bonariense
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
LEPIDIUM BONARIENSE Cress-Brazilian Cress Affections of breast, heart, lancinating pains. With heart symptoms, numbness and pain in left arm, sensation of sinking in pit of stomach. Left side of head, face, chest, hip to knee, all have lancinating pain. A streak of pain from the temple to the chin, as if the face were cut with a razor. Burning in throat, roaring in ears. Sensation of a tight girdle around chest, as of a knife piercing the heart. Pain in neck, back, and extremities. Compare: Arnica; Lachesis.
Leptandra Virginica
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Podop; Iris; Bry; Merc; Ptel; Myrica .
Liatris Spicata
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
A vascular stimulant. Increases functional activity of the skin, mucous membranes. Of use in dropsy due to liver and spleen diseases, also renal dropsy. Here the suppressed urination is most favorably influenced. General anasarca due to heart and kidney disease. Diarrha with violent urging and pain in lower part of back. Colic. Locally, applied to ulcers and unhealthy wounds. A prompt diuretic.
Lilium Tigrinum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Cact; Helon; Murex; Sep; Plat; Pallad . Antidote: Helon.
Limulus Cyclops
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Asterias; Homarus; Cuprum .
Linaria Vulgaris
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Acts prominently within the domain of the pneumogastrics. Eructations, nausea, salivation, pressure on stomach. Jaundice, splenic and hepatic hypertrophy. Enteric symptoms and great drowsiness very marked. Cardiac fainting. Enuresis. Rectal symptoms. Tongue rough, dry; throat constricted. Coldness. Confusion in head. Irresistible sleepiness. Symptoms worse walking in open air.
Linum Usitatissimum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Linum Catharticum -Purging flax --(Similar respiratory symptoms, but also colic and diarrha).