Homeopathic Materia Medica
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Materia Medica Of Homeopathic Medicines (By Dr. S.R. Phatak.)
DICTAMNUS
Dictamnus. Fraxinella. Dictamnus fraxinella. N. O. Rutaceæ. Tincture of whole plant. Clinical Constipation. Flatulence. Leucorrhœa. Metrorrhagia. Characteristics The authorities for Dictamnus are Stoerck, and Noack and Trinks. The few symptoms recorded show relationship to Ruta. 13. Stool and Anu...
Daphne Indica
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Bry; Rhus . Compare: Fluor ac; Aur; Mez; Staph.
Digitalis Purpurea
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Camph; Serpentaria . Incompatible: China . Compare: Nerium odorum (resembles in heart effects Digitalis, but also has an action like Strychnia on spinal cord. Spasms appear more in upper part of body. Palpitation; weak heart will be strengthened by it. Lock-jaw). Adonia; Cratægus (a true heat tonic); Kalmia; Spigel; Liatris ; Compare also; Digitoxinum (Digitalis dissolved in Chloroform; which has yellow vision very marked, and distressing nausea, aggravated by champagne and aerated waters ). Nitri spir dulc increases action of Digit. Ichthyotoxin . Eel Serum (Experiments show great analogy between the serum and the venom of vipera. Indicated whenever the systole of the heart is insufficient, decompensated valvular disease, irregular pulse due to fibrillation of the auricle. Assytole, feeble, frequent, irregular pulse, dyspna and scanty urine. Liver enlarged, dyspna, albuminuria. No dema). Convallaria (heart disease with vertigo and digestive disturbances). Quinidin -Isomeric methoxyl compound.--(Restores normal rhythm in auricular fibrillation, often supplements the action of Digitalis. Two doses of 3 grains each, three hours apart-if no symptoms of cinchonism develop, 4 doses 6 grs each daily (C. Harlan Wells). Paroxysmal tachycardia. Establishes normal heart rhythm at least temporarily, less in valvular lesions).
Dioscorea Villosa
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Chamom; Camph . Compare: Colocy (differs in modalities); Nux; Cham; Bry.
Diphtherinum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Diphtherotoxin (Cahis) (Chronic bronchitis with rales. Cartier suggests it in the vago-paralytic forms of Bronchitis of the aged or in toxic bronchitis after grip).
Dolichos Pruriens
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Rhus; Bell; Hep; Nit ac; Fagopyr .
Drosera Rotundifolia
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidote: Camph . Compare: Fluoroform (2 per cent watery solution, 2-4 drops, after paroxysms, considered specific for whooping-cough). Ouabain from leaves of Carissa schimperi-arrow poison (Respiratory spasm-Whooping cough is cut short in first stage and reduced in frequency of attacks and hastens convalescence). Chelid; Corall; Cupr; Castanea; Argent; Menyanth.
Dulcamara
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Camph; Cupr . Complementary: Baryta carb. Incompatible: Bellad; Laches. Compare: Pimpinello--(Bibernell).--Respiratory mucous membrane sensitive to draughts, pain and coldness in occiput and nape. Whole body weak; heavy head and drowsiness; lumbago and stiff neck; pain from nape to shoulder; chilliness. Rhus; Cimicif; Calc; Puls; Bry; Nat sulph.
EUONYMUS EUROPAEA
Euonymus Europæa. Spindle-tree. N. O. Celastraceæ. Trituration of dried seeds; tincture of fresh seeds. Clinical Cholera. Convulsions. Diarrhœa. Gall-stones. Headaches. Liver disorders. Characteristics The Celastraceæ, to which order Euonymus belongs, are closely related to the Rhamnaceæ which in...
Echinacea Angustifolia
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Cenchris contortrix; Bothrops; Ars; Laches; Baptis; Rhus; Cistus; Hepar; Calendula .
Elaps Corallinus
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Kino from Pterocarpus (Hæmoptysis and hæmorrhage from intestines). Eucalyptus rostrata (offensive dark discharge from right ear). Crotalus; Alumen; Carbo; Ars; Lach .
Elaterium Officinarum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Bry; Croton; Gambogia .
Epiphegus Virginiana
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Iris, Melilot; Sanguinar. Fagus-Beech-nuts --(headache and salivation; swelling on mouth; dread of water).
Equisetum Hyemale
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Hydrangea; Ferr phos; Apis; Canth; Linaria; Chimaph . Equisitum contains silica in appreciable quantity.
Erigeron Canadense
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Terebinthina similar.
Eucalyptus Globulus
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Oil of Eucalyptus .--(Produces remarkable bodily exhaustion, no desire for any motion, unable to do any real mental work, study, etc. The volatile oil possesses, in common with other terpenes, the property of converting water, in presence of air and sunlight, into hydrogen peroxide, or to convert oxygen into ozone, which is the explanation usually given of its deodorizing and antiseptic properties (Merrel). Locally, in catarrhal affections, especially when of a suppurating or putrid nature). Eucalyptus tereticoris (menstrual cough and prostration). Eucalyptol (depresses temperature of healthy body more than Quinine ; acts on kidneys like Terebinth ); Anacard; Hydrast; Kali sulph. Eucalyptus neutralizes ill effects of Strychnin . Angophora -Red Gum--(dysentery, pains, tenesmus; better lying flat on face; obstinate constipation). Eucalyptus rostrata; Kino .
Eupatorium Perfoliatum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Bryon; Sepia; Natr mur; Chelidon. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (bilious fever; insatiable thirst; bitter vomiting at close of chill; also constipation of children).
Eupatorium Purpureum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Senecio; Cannab sat; Helon; Phos ac; Triticum; Epigea .
Euphorbium Officinarum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Euphorbia amygdaloides -Wood Spurge (in pain in antrum, illusion of smell, odor of mice . Sense of taste blunted. Diarrha; stools difficult, with painful anal spasm). Euphorbia corollata -Large Flowering Spurge--(a diaphoretic expectorant and cathartic of the old school in gastro-enteric disturbance, with deathly nausea. Vomiting of food, water, and mucus and copious evacuations. Attacks recur after short intermissions. Feeling of clawing in stomach; cold sweat) ( Verat alb ). Euphorbia marginata -Snow on the mountain--(Honey from the flowers is poisonous, detected by the hot, acrid taste. The milky juice produces skin symptoms like Rhus ). Euphorbia pilulifera -Pillbearing Spurge--(Humid asthma, cardiac dyspna, hay-fever, and bronchitis. Urethritis, with intense pain on urinating, and much urging. Acrid leucorrha; worse least movement. Hæmorrhages from sunstroke and traumatism). Compare, also: Psoralea-A Columbian plant--(Pain of cancer, ulcers. Leucorrha fetid. Pruritus. Uterine tumors). Croton; Jatropha; Colchic. Antidotes: Camph; Opium.
Euphrasia Officinalis
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Camph; Puls . Compare: Hydrophyllum -Burr -flower--(catarrhal inflammation of eyes; hot lachrymation with itching, swollen lids, dull headache; also for effects of Poison-Oak); Cepa; Ars; Gels; Kali hyd; Sabadilla .
Fagopyrum Esculentum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Compare: Dolichos; Bovista; Urtica .
Ferrum Iodatum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
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Ferrum Metallicum
Abbreviation: HOMOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T
Antidotes: Ars; Hep . Complementary.: Chin; Alum; Hamamel. Compare: Rumex (similar in respiratory and digestive sphere and contains organic iron). Ferrum aceticum (alkaline urine in acute diseases. Pain in right deltoid. Epistaxis; especially adapted to thin, pale, weak children who grow rapidly and are easily exhausted; varices of the feet ; copious expectoration of greenish pus; asthma; worse, sitting still and lying; phthisis, constant cough, vomiting of food after eating, hæmoptysis). Ferrum arsenicum (enlarged liver and spleen, with fever; undigested stool; albuminuria). Simple and pernicious anæmia and chlorosis. Skin dry. Eczema, psoriasis, impetigo (Use 3x trituration). Ferrum bromatum (sticky, excoriating leucorrha; uterus heavy and prolapsed, scalp feels numb). Ferrum cyanatum (neuroses with irritable weakness and hypersensitiveness, especially of a periodical character; epilepsy ; cardialgia, with nausea, flatulence, constipation, alternating with diarrha; chorea). Ferrum magneticum (small warts on hands) Ferrum muriaticum (Arrested menstruation; tendency to seminal emissions or copious urination at puberty; very dark, watery stools; diphtheria; phlegmonous erysipelas; pyelitis; hæmoptysis of dark, clotty blood; dyspareunia; pain in right shoulder , right elbow, and marked tendency to cramps and round red spots on cheeks; bright crystals in urine. Anæmia, 3x, after meals. Tincture 1-5 drops 3 times daily for chronic interstitial nephritis). Ferrum sulphuricum (Watery and painless stools; menorrhagia pressing, throbbing between periods with rush of blood to head. Basedow's disease. Erethism. Pain in gall-bladder; toothache; acidity; eructation of food in mouthfuls); Ferrum pernitricum (cough, with florid complexion); Ferrum tartaricum (cardialgia; heat at cardiac orifice of stomach). Ferrum protoxalatum (Anæmia). Use 1x trit. Compare also; Graph; Mangan; Cupr .