The homeopathic remedy Natrum Salicylicum is derived from sodium salicylate which is inert in its crude state. When it undergoes potentization (a process of preparation of homeopathic medicines that arouses medicinal properties from its crude form), it becomes a very valuable homeopathic medicine — Natrum Salicylicum. Its use is primarily indicated to treat ear complaints, including Tinnitus and Meniere’s disease.

Drug Action

The action of this medicine is limited to certain organs only. This medicine’s sphere of action mainly centers around the ears. It also has a wonderful action on the joints. Besides these, it acts well on the limbs. Lastly, its action is noted in the eyes and the skin.

Clinical Indications

Tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, hearing difficulty, vertigo, joint pain, abscess, iritis, amblyopia, squint, urticaria, pemphigoid

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Ear Complaints (Tinnitus, Hearing Difficulty, Meniere’s Disease, And Vertigo)

Natrum Salicylicum has a deep effect on the ears, especially, the inner ears. It is mainly indicated to help cases of tinnitus. Tinnitus refers to hearing noises in the ears in the absence of an external source (ringing, buzzing, whistling, etc). Those who need this medicine mainly experience tinnitus of low noise. Most of the time the patients tend to hear constant noise in the ears. It is often accompanied by difficulty in hearing. Next, it works very well in cases of vertigo that is linked to inner ear problems. Natrum Salicylicum is a wonderful medicine and manages cases of Meniere’s disease. It is an inner ear disorder characterized by symptoms including tinnitus, vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, and a sensation of fullness in the ears. The medicine is used when tinnitus is intense and accompanied by deafness and vertigo spells. Vertigo in such cases worsens from the raising of the head. It also worsens when one rises after having lied down for a while, and upon subsequent sitting up. Those who need this medicine suffer from vertigo and seem to have the kind of sensation as though all the objects are moving to the right side. They feel that lying down helps in relieving vertigo.

Key Indicating Features

Tinnitus of a low tone

Tinnitus with constant noises in the ears

Tinnitus with difficulty in hearing

Vertigo linked with inner ear problems

Meniere’s disease with intense tinnitus, deafness, and vertigo spells

2. Joints And Limbs (Joint Pain, Itching On Hand, Swollen Feet, And Axillary Abscess)

The second action of Natrum Salicylicum is seen on the joints and limbs. It manages complaints of joint pains very well. Its use is suggested to relieve pain in the joints resulting from joint inflammation arising from gout (joint inflammation, swelling, pain, heat, tenderness from high uric acid levels) or some other reason. It also proves effective in managing itching on the back side of the right hand. It can help in relieving swelling on the feet and tenderness on the soles. Its use can also be done in cases of an axillary abscess (a pus-filled lump in the armpit).

Key Indicating Features

Pain in the joints from joint inflammation arising from gout or some other reason

Itching on the back side of the right hand

Swelling of the feet and tenderness on the soles

Abscess in the axilla (armpit)

 3. Eye Complaints (Iritis, Squint, And Amblyopia)

This medicine also acts well on the eyes. It proves to be an effective medicine in cases of iritis (inflammation of the iris – the pigmented structure in the eye that regulates the amount of light that can enter the retina) that occurs from an injury. This medicine is also well-indicated for treating cases of squint specifically the divergent squint in which one eye diverges to the corner (in the direction of the temple) while looking at an object. Next, its use is considered in managing cases of amblyopia. It is also known as lazy eye in which poor vision occurs in one of the eyes.

Key Indicating Features

Inflammation of the iris (iritis) from an injury

Divergent squint when one eye diverges outwards while looking at an object

4. Skin Concerns (Urticaria, Itching, And Pemphigoid)

Lastly, it acts on the skin though in a very limited manner. Firstly, it is well indicated to manage cases of urticaria.

Urticaria also known as hives and nettle rash refers to a skin condition in which there appear red, itchy bumps (wheals) on the skin due to an allergic reaction. For those who need this medicine, urticaria occurs in most body parts. But it is marked most prominently on the abdomen and the legs. The rash is red-coloured and appears in circumscribed patches. It can be accompanied by swelling in the arms. Next, it proves beneficial in cases of itching and tingling sensation on the skin. Another skin complaint where its effectiveness is markedly seen is pemphigoid (It is an autoimmune disorder that leads to skin rash and blisters, meaning thereby fluid-filled eruptions on the arms, legs, and abdomen). It is suitable when these eruptions appear mainly on the hands though other body parts may be affected as well. Besides these, it is indicated when there occur very red circumscribed patches on the skin, especially on the face, forehead, and legs. The redness disappears when pressure is applied.

Key Indicating Features

Urticaria on most body parts especially on the abdomen, and the legs

Itching, and tingling sensation on the skin

Pemphigoid (a skin condition with formation of blisters means fluid-filled eruptions on the skin) mainly on hands

Very red circumscribed patches on the skin especially on the face, forehead, and legs

Dosage

Use of this medicine is recommended in both low and high potencies. A general rule to be followed is that the lower potencies can be repeated frequently while higher potencies should be used in not so frequent manner.

Relationship With Other Remedies

In case of Meniere’s disease, it can be compared with some other medicines including China, Kali Iodatum, and Carboneum Sulph.

The homeopathic remedy Stannum Metallicum is derived from metal tin. Metal tin is inert in its crude form. When it undergoes potentization (process of preparing homeopathic medicines by arousing the medicinal properties of a crude substance), it is converted into an excellent homeopathic medicine Stannum Metallicum. This medicine is highly effective to manage various respiratory troubles, certain female problems, typist’s paralysis and writer’s cramp.

Drug Action

The seat of action of the highest affinity for this medicine is respiratory system and nervous system. Its action is also marked on female organs, limbs, head and throat. Lastly, it acts well on throat and gastric system. Its action in dealing with weakness related to respiratory problems is marvellous.

Clinical Indications

Cough, weak lungs, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, uterine prolapse, leucorrhoea, weakness, Writer’s cramp, paralysis, tremors, headache, sore throat, laryngitis, voice weak, colic, constipation, excessive sweating

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Respiratory Complaints (Cough, Difficulty In Breathing)

Stannum Metallicum has a great clinical reputation in treatment of several respiratory complaints. Firstly, it proves to be highly effective in managing cases of cough. The characteristic feature to use it is worsening of cough by talking, singing and also by laughing. Green coloured expectoration may occur along with cough. It has a sweetish taste. Sometimes blood may get spilt. The cough is worse during the day. Other than this, Stannum Met is also well indicated for dry cough in the evening that lasts until midnight. One very peculiar symptom is cough occurs in paroxysms of three at a time. This medicine is useful when there is difficulty in breathing on exertion. Difficulty in breathing gets worse on ascending stairs and on the slightest motion. It gets worse in the evening that causes the sufferer to loosen clothing. Difficult breathing may be attended with stitching pain in the left side of the chest while breathing or lying on the left side. The lungs also feel weak. Stannum Met is recommended for managing certain respiratory problems including asthma, emphysema and pneumonia. Its use is also suggested for managing symptoms in cases of tuberculosis. In most cases needing it, expectoration occurs that may taste salty, sweet or sour with putrid smell. It may consist of yellow green pus in some cases. An important symptom for using this medicine is an empty, weak sensation or a raw, hollow sensation in the chest. Chest may also feel oppressed. Besides these, a marked symptom for its use is intense weakness from some long term lung complaint with expectoration of mucus and pus. The sufferer is unable to talk and drops in the chair instead of sitting in a comfortable position due to weakness.

Key Indicating Features

Cough worse from talking, singing and laughing

Cough with green-coloured expectoration

Cough occurring in paroxysms of three

An empty, weak sensation or a raw, hollow sensation in the chest

Intense weakness from some long-term lung complaint with expectoration of mucus and pus

2. Female Problems (Leucorrhoea, Uterine Prolapse)

Stannum Metallicum proves effective in managing few female problems. To begin with, its use is preferred to manage vaginal discharges (leucorrhoea). The characteristic to use it is gushing vaginal discharge along with weakness. The discharge can be yellow white, thin watery or of transparent mucus. Secondly, it is well suited for managing cases of uterine prolapse. Here it is accompanied by bearing down in uterine region with weak, sinking feeling in stomach. Weakness is marked and sufferer drops down suddenly. Lastly, it can help in cases where menses come too early and are too profuse. Before periods set in,  sadness is present.

Key Indicating Features

Gushing vaginal discharge yellow white, thin watery or of transparent mucus with weakness

Uterine prolapse with bearing down in uterine region and weak, sinking feeling in stomach

3. Limbs (Writer’s Cramp, Weakness Of Arms, Paralysis, Tremors)

Action of this medicine is marked on the limbs. This medicine is of utmost importance in managing cases of Writer’s Cramp (a disorder in which there occurs involuntary contraction of hands, fingers while writing). It suits people in whom fingers become rigid all of sudden, distort or contract on attempting to pick a pen or after using hands for a long time. Person may have to open the contracted fingers with the other hand. Jerking of fingers when holding a pen may also appear. Stannum Metallicum can be given in cases of heaviness and weakness in arms as well. It gets worse from movement. Weakness can be so intense that everything that is held in hands tend to fall. This medicine is well indicated to manage cases of Typist’s Paralysis. It provides substantial relief in cases of trembling of hands.

Key Indicating Features

Writer’s Cramp: Fingers become rigid, contract on attempting to pick pen or after using hands for a long time

Heaviness and weakness in arms with falling of objects from hands

4. Head (Headache)

With its action on the head, Stannum Metallicum can effectively deal with cases of headache. Pain is felt in the forehead and the sides of head and gets worse from movement. The nature of pain can be beating type with a feeling as if the head would burst. It can be given for headache in the morning over either eye that gradually extends over the entire forehead accompanied by vomiting. Its use can be done in migraine cases too when vomiting relieves pain in head.

Key Indicating Features

Headache, felt in forehead and sides of head, which gets worse from movement

Headache in the morning over the eyes gradually extending over the forehead, along with vomiting

Migraine with relief in headache from vomiting

5. Throat Concerns (Laryngitis, Hoarse Voice, Sore Throat)

Coming to throat concerns, Stannum Met is very useful for laryngitis cases. It is a wonderful medicine for cases of hoarse voice attended with weakness of voice. The voice may be deep or hollow. Hawking relieves it. Stannum Met can also settle complaints of sore throat. There is dryness and stinging sensation in throat. Pain is felt in the throat while swallowing. There is sticky mucus in the throat which is difficult to detach. Efforts to raise it causes nausea. Thick mucus of grey green colour with blood is detached from the throat.

Key Indicating Features

Hoarse voice attended with weakness of voice

Sticky mucus in throat which is difficult to detach

Thick mucus of grey green colour mixed with blood detaches from throat

6. Gastric Issues (Abdomen Pain, Navel Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation)

Another magnificent action of this medicine is seen on the gastric system. It is a superb medicine which helps manage abdomen pain with hunger better from hard pressure. Loose motions may be an accompanying factor. It can also alleviate cramping cutting, or pinching pain around the navel. The abdomen is distended and also sensitive to touch. It also gives substantial relief in case of nausea, and vomiting. It is of great help when nausea and vomiting occurs owing to the smell of food at the stage of it being cooking. Besides all these, it is of great value in helping manage constipation. It works well when the stool is dry, hard, knotty with just an urge to pass it.

Key Indicating Features

Abdomen pain with hunger better from hard pressure

Cramping, cutting, pinching pain in navel region

Nausea and vomiting from the odor of the food at the stage of it being cooked

Constipation with dry, hard, knotty stool with just an urge to pass it

7. Perspiration (Night Sweats)

Lastly, it can be given in cases of excessive sweating. Its use is mainly preferred when there are night sweats with marked exhaustion. Sweating mostly takes place at 4:00 am. The forehead and nape of the neck sweat the most. The sweat smells offensive or musty.

Key Indicating Features

Excessive night sweats with marked exhaustion

Excessive sweating on forehead, and the nape of the neck

Modalities

Worsening Factors: Complaints get worse when one talks, sings, when one lies down, touch, laughing, due to cold, warm drinks, and at the time of the passing of stool

Relieving Factors: Complaints get better by applying pressure, bending double, from coughing, in the open air and from quick movement

Dosage

This medicine can be used from low to high potency. If used in low potency, then there can be repetition. But in higher potencies, frequent repetition should be avoided.

Relationship With Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Phosphorus and Pulsatilla

Followed well by: Calcarea Carb, Bacillinum, Selenium, and Sulphur

It follows well: Causticum and Cinais is converted into an excellent homeopathic medicine Stannum Metallicum. This medicine is highly effective in managing various respiratory troubles, certain problems of women, typist’s paralysis and writer’s cramp.

Homeopathic medicine Lithium Carbonicum is derived from lithium carbonate. To prepare homeopathic medicine Lithium Carbonicum, lithium carbonate has to undergo potentization. This process extracts medicinal properties from its crude form. Via this process lithium carbonate is converted into a highly valuable homeopathic medicine Lithium Carbonicum. It is a primarily useful medicine for treating joint pains, joint inflammation and gout.

The ‘Lithium Carbonicum’ Constitution

This medicine suits well those people who have tendency to have high uric acid levels in the blood.

Drug Action

The major action of Lithium Carbonicum is noted on the joints. Further action is marked on the urinary organs, the mind, head, heart, and skin.

Clinical Indications

Joint inflammation, joint pain, gout, urinary disorders, depression, claustrophobia, bipolar disorder, headache, heart disorders, barber’s itch, dry skin.

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Joint Complaints (Joint Pain, Gout, Tophi)

The principal action of ‘Lithium Carbonicum’ is seen in the joints. It is of great value in managing cases of joint inflammation and joint pains. The classical symptom to use this medicine is when joint pains get better by the application of very hot water. Generally, it is administered for treating joint pain in the shoulders, arms, fingers, and small joints. The finger and the toe joints are swollen and tender. This complaint is relieved with a hot water application. Nodular swelling is there in the joints. It is useful for ankle joint pain felt while walking. It handles those cases of pain particularly well where the knee joint occurs mainly while climbing up the stairs. The knees feel weak. It also works well in case of pain in the foot on the right side. It is felt when one awakens at night and veers off in the morning when it is the actual time to wake up. It is a well-indicated medicine for managing cases of joint pain from gout (inflamed, red, swollen, painful joints from increased uric acid levels in the blood). In gout, it is majorly indicated when there is tophi formation. Tophi are large bumps on the joints that form due to the build-up of uric acid crystals around the joints.

Key Indicating Features

Joint pains get better by application of very hot water

Inflammation of small joints especially swollen and tender finger and toe joints

Nodular swelling in the joints

Gout with tophi formation (bumps on joint formed due to accumulation of uric acid crystals around the joints)

2. Urinary Issues (Bladder Pain, Frequent Urination, Kidney Pain)

The second locality of action of this medicine is urinary organs. This medicine offers help in managing pain in the urinary bladder. It can be given when there occurs a sharp sticking pain in the neck of the bladder on the right side. It is accompanied by soreness of the bladder. Flashes of pain in the bladder are felt before passing the urine. It can be used in cases of soreness of the bladder with frequent urination. Its use is also recommended when there is frequent copious urination disturbing sleep. ‘Lithium Carb’ is administered to manage kidney pain in the right kidney. There may be the presence of mucus in the urine. Red-brown sediments may also be present in the urine.

Key Indicating Features

Sharp sticking pain in the bladder neck on the right side with soreness of the bladder

Flashes of pain in the bladder before the passing of the urine

Soreness of the bladder with frequent urination

Frequent copious urination which disturbs the sleep

3. Mind Complaints (Depression, Claustrophobia)

The action of ‘Lithium Carb’ is also marked on the mind. It is a wonderful medicine that helps manage cases of depression. Sadness, discouragement with the disposition to weep are present. There is an aversion to being spoken to and being touched. There is anxiety, restlessness, and hopelessness. It is found to be highly effective for cases of claustrophobia. Those who need this medicine have a marked fear of narrow places. Lastly, its use is suggested in managing cases of manic depression (bipolar disorder). It is a mood disorder that causes intense shifts in mood and energy levels.

Key Indicating Features

Depression with sadness, discouragement with the disposition to weep

Claustrophobia with fear of narrow places

4. Head (Headache)

It can effectively manage complaints of headaches. The foremost indication for its use is when the headache gets better after a meal. Among the most who need it, the pain is marked over the eyes. It gets worse towards the evenings. The Forehead feels constricted. The head feels very large. The next main indication for its use is that the headache gets better by rubbing. It can also be used when the headache gets worse upon lying down, and it gets better while sitting. Lastly, it proves helpful in cases where headaches in females arise from sudden suppression of menses.

Key Indicating Features

The headache gets better after a meal

The headache gets better upon rubbing

The headache gets worse upon lying down and better while sitting

Headache from sudden suppression of menses

5. Heart Issues (Pain In The Heart Region)

‘Lithium Carbonicum’ also acts well on the heart. The first indication to use it is throbbing or dull but stitching pain in the region of the heart. The pain from the heart may extend to the head. Soreness is also felt in the vicinity of the heart which gets worse while stooping. A characteristic feature to use this medicine is when there is a worsening in the symptoms of the heart, particularly while bending forward, and relief after urination.

Key Indicating Features

Throbbing or dull but stitching pain in the heart region

Soreness in the heart region gets worse while stooping

Worsening of the symptoms by bending forward, and relief after urination

6.  Skin Concerns (Dry Skin, Barber’s Itch, Eruptions)

It also acts well on the skin. The first complaint where its use is suggested is upon dry skin. There is a rough rash all over the body, marked skin dryness with itching. Next, it can take care of cases of barber’s itch (ringworm of beard). There are circular patches on the affected portion of the skin covered with scales. Lastly, it can also be used in cases of eruptions on the head, cheeks, and hands preceded by redness, and rawness of the skin.

Key Indicating Features

Dry skin with a rough rash all over the body with itching

Barber’s itch with circular patches on affected skin covered with scales

Modalities

Worsening Factors: Complaints get worse from motion, during the mornings, at night, and during the menses

Relieving Factors: Complaints get better after a meal, from rest, and from urination

Dosage

This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. The dose and repetition of this medicine is decided by the physician as per every individual case presentation.

Relationship With Other Remedies

‘Lithium Carbonicum’ can be compared with medicines — Benzoic Acid, Lycopodium, and Berberis Vulgaris in complaints of joint pains and gout.

Homeopathic medicine Plumbum Metallicum is derived from metal lead. To obtain this homeopathic medicine metal lead is potentized (Process of preparing homeopathic medicines that arouses the medicinal power of a crude substance is called potentization). It is one of the best homeopathic medicines to manage cases of paralysis with muscle atrophy and wrist drop.

 Drug Action

The most marked action of this medicine is seen on nerves, muscles and limbs. Other than these, its action is noted on gastric system, mouth, female genitals and urinary system

Clinical Indications

Paralysis, muscle atrophy, wrist drop, numbness, spasms, sciatica, multiple sclerosis, colic, hernia, vomiting, constipation, rectal pain, ovarian pain, vaginismus, menorrhagia (heavy menses), kidney disorders, nephritis,

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Action On Limbs (Paralysis, Atrophy, Wrist Drop, Sciatica)

Plumbum Metallicum acts profoundly on limbs. The most important action of this medicine is to manage cases of paralysis (loss of muscle function). The hallmark indication to use this medicine is paralysis with muscle atrophy (thinning or loss of muscle mass). It is usually most helpful when there is paralysis of single muscles. It is a great medicine to manage paralysis of limbs especially lower limbs along with atrophy. There may be pain in atrophied limbs. It is also indicated for paralysis of right hand, wrist and forearm. It is a specific medicine for paralysis of legs with atrophy in females that occurs after childbirth. There is coldness of legs, stool and urination may pass involuntarily. It is well indicated for paralysis of wrist and arms, it begins with cramps followed by loss of sensation and sudden loss of flesh and body parts becoming cold. Plumbum Met is a leading medicine for cases of wrist drop (inability to extend hand at wrist caused by radial nerve palsy).

Plumbum Met is also considered for cases of trembling, twitching, numbness and tingling in limbs. Further it is a suitable medicine for cases of sciatica (pain that travels along the path of sciatic nerve that starts in lower back and radiates down the hip, back of thigh, back of leg up to feet). For its use in sciatica, the guiding feature is sciatica with muscle atrophy. Persons who need it have drawing, pressing pain from back of thigh to knee with difficult walking and exhaustion from walking. It can also prove effective in relieving lightning like pain in the lower limbs. Besides, it is a wonderful medicine for managing cases of multiple sclerosis (an autoimmune disease in which the protective myelin sheath covering nerve fibres is damaged).

Key Indicating Features

Paralysis with muscle atrophy (thinning or loss of muscle mass)

Paralysis of single muscles

Wrist Drop

Sciatica with muscle atrophy

Lightening like pain in the lower limbs

2. Gastric Concerns (Pain, Hernia, Vomiting, Constipation)

It acts wonderfully on the gastric system. It is well indicated to manage abdominal pain arising from obstructed gas. A very peculiar sensation as if abdominal wall is drawn by a string to the spine is present. The pain from abdomen may radiate to all parts of the body. It is a prominent medicine to manage cases of umbilical hernia. This medicine is helpful for stomach pain that gets better by bending backwards and with hard pressure. It can also be used for pain around navel with sensation as if bowels are twisted. It is also useful in managing vomiting. In cases needing it, the vomiting may be of blackish brown fluid, or green mucus. There may also occur vomiting of food. Lastly, there may arise vomiting of faecal matter with constipation and abdomen pain. With its action on rectum, the first complaint where it proves highly effective is constipation. In cases needing it the stool is hard, blackish lumpy or passed in form of hard black balls like sheep dung. Hard stool is attended with intense pain from constriction of anus.

Key Indicating Features

Abdominal pain from obstructed gas

Sensation as if abdominal wall is drawn by a string to the spine

Pain from abdomen radiating to all the parts of body

Stomach pain better by bending backwards and with hard pressure

Constipation when stool is hard, blackish lumpy or passed in form of hard black balls like sheep dung

3. Mouth Complaints (Ulcers, Excessive Salivation)

By acting on mouth, Plumbum Met gives excellent results in cases of mouth ulcers. Here it can be used when mouth ulcers are attended with fetid smell. These ulcers turn yellow. It can be given for cases of excessive salivation. The saliva may be sweetish in taste. It is attended with fetid mouth odor and pain in tongue and lips. Yellow purple ulcers are present on the tip of tongue and mouth. A distinct blue line along margins of gums is a peculiar indication to use it.

Key Indicating Features

Mouth ulcers attended with fetid smell

Excessive salivation, sweet in taste with fetid smell from mouth and pain in tongue and lips

A distinct blue line along margins of gums

4. Female Problems (Ovary Pain, Vaginismus, Heavy Menses)

Plumbum Met can help in treating certain female problems as well. Firstly, it can effectively deal with cases of ovarian pain. The guiding feature to use it is ovary pain getting better by stretching the legs apart. Secondly, it is of great service in cases of vaginismus (involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles when something is trying to penetrate it) with constipation and weight loss. It can next give substantial relief in case of heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). Here it is indicated for managing heavy bleeding when accompanied with a particular sensation of a string pulling from the abdomen to the back. Bleeding contains dark clots and especially occurs during menopausal period.

Key Indicating Features

Ovary pain better by stretching the legs

Vaginismus with constipation and weight loss

Heavy bleeding accompanied with a particular sensation of a string pulling from the abdomen to back

5. Urinary Issues (Bladder Paralysis, Nephritis, And Strangury)

Besides, Plumbum Met has important action on urinary system. It is prominently indicated to manage cases of paralysis of bladder. Here it can be given if there is difficulty in passing urine or retention of urine. Plumbum Met is considered in cases of chronic interstitial nephritis (a kidney condition in which there occurs swelling in between kidney tubules). In such cases, it is prescribed when it is attended with marked pain in abdomen. Lastly, it can deal with cases of strangury (painful strong desire to urinate and urine emitted drop by drop due to spasm of urethra or bladder) effectively. Those needing it have urge for urination every ten minutes with discharge of urine in drops. It is accompanied with extreme pain. Burning is felt during and after urinating.

Key Indicating Features

Bladder paralysis with difficulty in passing urine or retention of urine

Chronic interstitial nephritis with marked pain in abdomen

Strangury with urge for urination every ten minutes with discharge of urine in drops with extreme pain

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from movement, touch, mental exertion, at night and in open air

Relieving factors: Complaints get better by hard pressure, rubbing, physical exertion, stretching limbs, at rest, bending double relieves abdomen pain

Dosage

It can be used in both low and high potencies. It can be repeated frequently in low potency, but in high potencies it should not to be taken frequently.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Alumina, Petroleum and Platina

Followed well by: Arsenic Album, Belladonna, Lycopodium, Merc Sol, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, Silicea and Sulphur

Homeopathic medicine Cedron is derived from the plant — Simaruba ferroginea, also known as Simaba cedron. It belongs to family Ericaceae. To obtain this medicine the seeds of this plant have to undergo potentization. It is a process of preparing homeopathic medicines which arouse medicinal properties out of their crude form. After this process, it is converted into a magnificent homeopathic medicine — Cedron. It is the main medicine to handle cases of neuralgia (nerve pain), and headache that occurs at clock-like precision meaning thereby that the problem arises at the exact time every day like clock timings.

The ‘Cedron’ Constitution

This medicine suits well people who have a nervous nature, and get easily excited especially, women.

Drug Action

The predominant action of this medicine is on the nerves. Its action is marked on the eyes, head, face, and female genitals. Lastly, its action is seen in the limbs and the joints.

Clinical Indications

Neuralgia (nerve pain), malaria, headache, supraorbital neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, joint pain

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Eye Complaints (Supraorbital Neuralgia, Eyeball Pain, Eyelid Twitching)

Cedron shows magnificent action on the eyes. It has given great clinical improvements in cases of supraorbital neuralgia (nerve pain in the forehead above the eyes). Here the hallmark indication is that this neuralgia is periodic that repeats itself at regular intervals. Mainly severe shooting pain occurs over the left eye. It is an excellent medicine to manage pain in the eyeballs. This pain radiates around the eyes. It is attended with scalding lachrymation (eye-watering). Further, its use is considered in cases of eye redness and burning sensation in the eyes like fire. Lastly, it can be given in cases of twitching (brief, involuntary contraction or jerking of muscles) of the upper eyelid.

Key Indicating Features

Supraorbital neuralgia (nerve pain in the forehead above the eyes)

Supraorbital neuralgia occurring periodically means repeating itself at regular intervals

Severe shooting pain over the left eye

Pain in the eyeballs with radiating pain around the eyes with scalding eye- watering

Twitching of the upper eyelid

3. For Headache

It is a wonderful medicine for managing cases of headaches. The most prominent notable symptom of using this medicine is bouts of headaches occurring with clock-like precision. It means the headache returns at a specific time every day like a clock. In cases needing it, the pain is felt deep in the orbits that force the sufferer to shut the eyes. The pain may extend to the back of the head (occiput). It is also indicated when pain traverses from one temple to another across the eyes. Pressure may be felt on the top of the head (vertex). Mostly the headache gets worse in the open air and when one wakes up.

Key Indicating Features

Attacks of headaches occurring with clock-like precision

Pain in the orbits forces the sufferer to shut his eyes

Pain traverses from one temple to another right across the eyes

4. Facial Concerns (Trigeminal Neuralgia)

Its action is further noted on the face. It is prominently indicated to help cases of trigeminal neuralgia (sudden severe pain in the face resulting from pressure over the trigeminal nerve or from its damage/injury). For those who need it, pain occurs mainly on the right side of the face. It occurs at regular intervals at a fixed time with a clock-like accuracy. It is accompanied by distortion of the face from spasm of muscle on the affected side. Usually, it comes at 7 or 8 pm and lasts for about two to four hours. It is also indicated for nerve pain in the face that spreads from a decayed tooth. It is characteristically pressing and tearing pain with shooting pain sometimes.

Key Indicating Features

Trigeminal neuralgia, pain on the right side of the face at a fixed time in a clock-like accuracy

Nerve pain in the face spreading from a decayed tooth

5. For Fever (Malaria)

The use of this medicine is highly recommended to manage malaria fever. The key indication to use it is that there is a marked periodicity of fever that comes at the same hour every day. It starts at 6 pm with chills in the back and feet or with cold feet and hands. Before the onset of fever (about 20 to 40 minutes) mental excitement occurs with the sensation of heat. During the heat stage head feels heavy along with a red face, burning in the hands, and a desire for warm drinks. In some cases, chill starts at 4 am followed by sweat at 4 pm. During chills, congestion in the head occurs along with icy coldness of the hands, feet, and nose. Profuse sweating occurs every evening.

Key Indicating Features

Fever occurring with a marked periodicity that comes at the same hour every day

Fever starting at 6 pm with chills in the back, and feet or with cold feet, and hands

6. Female Problems (Leucorrhoea, Epilepsy)

This medicine is very suitable for managing certain female problems. Here it is a beneficial medicine to manage cases where vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea) occurs in place of menses. The next characteristic feature of its use is epilepsy (fits) occurring during menses. Besides these, it is indicated for the excitement of genitals at daybreak along with vaginal discharge and swollen, painful breasts.

Key Indicating Features

Vaginal discharge in place of menses

Epilepsy (fits) occurring during menses

The excitement of genitals at daybreak along with vaginal discharge and swollen, painful breast

7. Limbs (Joint Pain)

If we talk of the limbs, it proves effective in cases of joint pains. It is most helpful for sharp or lancinating pain in the joints, especially in the feet, and hands. Another main indication for its use is pain from the ball of the right thumb up to the shoulder and from the ball of the right foot to the knees. This medicine can manage well elbow pain on both sides. It is a sharp cutting pain in nature. The last indication of its use is the icy coldness of the limbs.

Key Indicating Features

Sharp or lancinating pain in the joints especially the feet and hands

Pain from the ball of the right thumb up to the shoulder and from the ball of the right foot to the knees

Sharp, cutting pain in both the elbows

Modalities

Worsening Factors: Complaints get worse periodically, at the same hour, upon lying down, after sleep, and in the open air.

Relieving Factors: Complaints get better from standing erect

Dosage

The dose and potency of this medicine varies from low to high as per the case details. In low potency, it can be used often but in high potency frequent repetition is not advised.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Belladonna and Lachesis