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Phosphoric Acid: Homeopathic Medicine – Its Use, Indications And Dosage

Phosphoric Acid is a very important medicine in homeopathy to treat multiple health-related issues. This medicine is prepared through the process of potentization which stirs up medicinal properties of a crude substance. Its first solution is prepared from glacial phosphoric acid and after that further potencies are prepared.

The ‘Phosphoric Acid’ Constitution

It is firstly recommended to people who have been weakened after suffering from some acute attack due to a disease, sexual excesses or owing to long-term mental trauma. It suits children and young people with tendency to grow tall rapidly and thus suffer from backaches or pain in the limbs.

Drug Action

This medicine has a marked action on mind, hair, urinary organs, male genitals, gastric system, eyes and back. It is well indicated to manage complaints that are attended with marked weakness.

Clinical Indications

Brain fog, homesickness, hair fall, premature graying of hair, frequent urination, bedwetting, weak erections, premature ejaculation, nightfall, weakness, eye pain, stomach pain, diarrhea, back pain, neck pain, bone pains, typhoid fever.

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Mind (Brain Fog, Depression, Homesickness)

It is a brilliant medicine to manage various concerns related to mind. The first and most important complaint where it works wonders is brain fog — a term basically used to describe confusion of mind, memory problems and difficulty to focus and concentrate. Those needing it feel that the mind is working slowly and there is difficulty to focus, concentrate and in comprehending things. They have problems in collecting thoughts and finding the right words. Additionally, weakness of mind is followed by physical weakness. Another complaint for which this medicine is indicated is homesickness. It means a feeling of stress, anxiety when away from home. It can be also given in cases of depression — a person feels indifferent to everything. There is also loss of interest in things which one was fond of once. One has a desire to be alone. One does not wish to speak to anyone. This medicine also helps in complaints arising as a result of mental shock, and grief.

Key Indicating Features

Brain fog

Depression with marked indifference to everything

Homesickness

Weakness of mind followed by physical weakness

2. For Hair Complaints (Hair Fall, Premature Graying Of Hair)

Phosphoric Acid is a wonderful medicine for managing hair complaints. Firstly, it is very helpful in managing hair thinning and hairfall. More specifically it is very suitable in cases of hair loss that happens after grief. Those with hair loss lose hair from the scalp, and specifically among males, hair loss is noted from the beard too. Hair loss after fever also indicates the use of this medicine. Its action in managing complaint of premature graying of hair is also remarkable.

Key Indicating Features

Hair thinning, hair fall, especially after grief and fever

Hair fall from scalp or beard

Premature graying of hair

3. Urinary Problems (Frequent Urine, Urgent Urination, Diabetes, Bedwetting, Involuntary Urination)

This medicine acts well on urinary system and helps in treating frequent urination, urgent urination, involuntary urination, bedwetting. In such cases frequent urination occurs mostly during the night and a patient has to wake up several times to pass urine. Profuse quantity of urine is passed. It also works well among diabetics, especially, if there is copious urination, constant urge to pass it, accompanied with weakness, and weight loss. There may also occur sudden, irresistible urge to urinate. Phosphoric Acid helps when involuntary urination occurs while sneezing, and coughing. At times, it may happen while passing stool. In such cases, it strengthens the bladder muscles to provide relief. In cases of bedwetting, it benefits if bedwetting occurs during first part of the sleep. Urine passing is again quite copious. It also covers complaint of phosphaturia (passing excess phosphates in urine).

Key Indicating Features

Frequent urination at night

Diabetes with frequent urine, constant urge to pass urine, weakness and weight loss

Involuntary urination during sneezing, coughing, motion

Bedwetting in first part of sleep

4. Male (Weak Erections, Premature Ejaculation, Nightfall)

It has a major action on male genitals. Phosphoric Acid can be given to males with weak erections and reduced desire for sex. It can also be used to manage premature ejaculation complaints where semen discharges shortly after an erection. It works well in cases of involuntary seminal emissions at night (nightfall). It may happen multiple times at night and is accompanied by dreams pertaining to sex. It may also occur while passing urine or stool. Excessive weakness is usually felt along with involuntary seminal emissions. It can be also given for impotency in males with a history of too much indulgence in sexual activity or masturbation in the past. Its use is also suggested to manage erection problems in males with diabetes. Besides this, it is well indicated to manage eczema of scrotum, warts on prepuce, swollen tender testicle with pain on touch.

Key Indicating Features

Weak erections and premature ejaculation

Weak erections in diabetics

Involuntary seminal emissions during sleep, urine or stool

5. For General Weakness

It is one of the best homeopathic medicines for managing complaints of weakness which could be present on both mental and physical planes. It may arise owing to various causes for example from flu, fever, a long-term health illness, acute health problems associated with grief, from profuse urination, excessive involuntary seminal emissions in males. It is also a very important medicine in managing chronic fatigue syndrome. Weight loss, accompanied by weakness, is an apt scenario for the use of this medicine. The face looks sunken along with dark circles around the eyes.

Key Indicating Features

Weakness after flu, acute/long-term health problems

Weakness, tiredness due to a grief

Weakness from profuse urination

Weakness from involuntary seminal discharges in male

6. Head (Headache) & Vertigo

This medicine is capable to treat headache occurring due to multiple reasons. It is helpful in treating headache due to strain in the eye. It is also useful in cases of headache which arise following sexual activity. Another indicating symptom is headache associated with grief. Headache mostly progresses from the back of the head slowly towards the forehead. In some cases, there is pain in forehead and temples or sides of the head, especially in the morning. There may occur temporal headache (pain on the sides of the head) as if crushed . Dull headache with tingling sensation in head may occur at times. Headache may compel a person to lie down. There can be worsening of headache from noise or from shaking the head. This medicine can be given for vertigo that occurs especially while standing or walking.

Key Indicating Features

Headache from eye strain

Headache associated with grief

Headache after sex

Vertigo while standing or walking

7. Eyes (Eye Pain, Sensitivity To Light, Inflamed Eyelids And Its Margins, Blue Rings Around Eyes)

With its action on eyes, Phosphoric Acid can settle many concerns including eye pain, photophobia (sensitivity to light), inflammation of eyelids and its margins, blue rings around eyes. Among these, eye pain is pressive and accompanied by sensation as if eyeballs are too large. As regards photophobia, a patient experiences sensitivity to light, especially, to sunlight. It is accompanied by watery eyes. In case of inflamed eyelids and its margins, burning pain in the eyelids is marked, there is redness, swelling, itching and burning on margins of eyelids. Pus on eyelashes may be there and falling out of lashes can occur. Lastly, it is beneficial in case of amblyopia also known as lazy eye in which there is reduced vision in one eye.

Key Indicating Features

Pressive eye pain with sensation as if eyeballs are very large

Blue rings around eyes

Inflamed eyelids and red, swollen, itchy eyelid margins with burning sensation

8. Abdomen Complaints (Stomach Pain, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Spleenomegaly)

Phosphoric Acid has a wonderful action on different body systems that includes gastric system . The gastric complaints addressed by this medicine include stomach pain, pain in navel area, dyspepsia, and diarrhea. It manages pressive pain in stomach very well. It worsens after eating and also when the stomach is touched. It also manages well the pain in the navel area accompanied by rumbling and gurgling. Further, it helps in cases of dyspepsia with acidic belching after eating and cramping in stomach. One may feel drowsy and sleepy after eating. In cases of diarrhea, it is administered if the stool is watery, painless with excessive gas. Stool may escape involuntarily while passing gas. Gastric issues that occur from having sour food and drinks can be well managed with this remedy. Not to forget its action in treating splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) cases.

Key Indicating Features

Stomach pain from eating or touching stomach

Navel pain with rumbling and gurgling

Diarrhea with painless watery stool with gas

Splenomegaly

9. Back (Back Pain, Neck Pain, Burning And Formication In Spine)

This medicine helps relieve back pain. Those who require it feel severe pain in the back and also an unaccompanied burning sensation, and also formication (sensation of insects crawling under the skin) on the back. It is an important medicine to manage cases of cervical spondylitis (condition arising from degenerative changes in cervical spine). There is cramping, drawing and tensed feeling in neck mainly on head movement. Lastly, its use is indicated in cases of stitching pain in tail bone (coccyx).

Key Indicating Features

Back pain along with burning and formication in spine

Cervical spondylitis

Stitching pain in tail bone

10. Limbs (Bone Pains, Formication)

It can be administered in case of bone pains in limbs that get usually worse during night hours. Tearing pain in bones is felt. There is a sensation as if bones are scraped. This medicine also gives good results in cases of formication in limbs. Besides these, it works well in cases where limb weakness is distinctly present. Patients tend to stumble easily and miss their steps.

Key Indicating Features

Limb pain at night

Formication in limbs

Weakness of limbs

11. Fever (Low Grade Fever, Typhoid Fever)

It is a highly recommended medicine to manage cases of low grade fever, and typhoid. There is an occurrence of excessive sweating with fever during night and early morning. In cases of typhoid, it is administered if a person shows indifferent behaviour, excessive talkativeness along with fever. It is also administered when there is marked dullness or insensibility and the person takes no notice of surroundings and lies like a log. Excessive weakness is prominent visible.

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from exertion and sexual excesses and in such cases, the medicine is recommended.

Relieving factors: Complaints get better by keeping warm.

Dosage

This medicine works well in both low and high potency. If taken in low potency it can be repeated frequently. But in high potency frequent repetition should be avoided.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Camphor, Coffea Cruda and Staphisagria

Followed well by Arsenic Album, Belladonna, Causticum, Fluoric Acid, Lycopodium, Nux Vomica, Selenium and Sulphur.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for painful Menses

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 28 Comments

Painful periods are medically known as dysmenorrhea. Slight pain or discomfort is normal during menses but it is not normal to have intense pain that interferes with daily routine activities. In the latter cases, the cause needs to be ruled out followed by its proper treatment.

Homeopathic remedies are highly successful in managing various gynecological complaints in women including pain during periods. Along with managing pain, these also manage attending complaints like nausea, vomiting, and heavy periods. Conventional mode mainly prescribes pain killers and hormonal birth control pills to relieve menstrual cramps. These medicines help to manage the pain during periods, but they offer temporary care as these do not address the underlying cause behind it, so the complaint can recur again and again. On the other hand, homeopathic treatment works in two phases. In the first phase, it helps to give initial relief in pain. In the next phase, it works to treat the root cause of the pain during periods which results in a gradual decrease in intensity of the pain each month till the time it goes away completely.

Homeopathic medicine for every case of painful periods is decided individually for every case. Many factors are considered before finalizing the prescription. These include the type of pain, any radiation of pain to the back, thigh or legs, modalities (worsening and relieving factors of pain), any associated complaints like nausea, vomiting, heavy bleeding, headache etc. and the cause behind it. Taking homeopathic treatment under a homeopathic doctor’s guidance leads to wonderful results in these cases.

Homeopathic medicines are completely safe to use. These are made of natural substances. They work gently to overcome this complaint with zero side effects.

Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies For Menstrual Pain

The most important homeopathic medicines to manage menstrual pain are Magnesium Phosphorica, Colocynth, Belladonna, Sabina, Sepia, Ipecacuanha and Kali Carbonicum.

1. Magnesium Phosphorica: Top-Grade Medicine

Magnesium Phosphorica is the best homeopathic pain relief medicine during periods. This medicine can be used to manage any type of pain in the lower abdomen during menses like, cramping, shooting or cutting pain. There may occur relief in pain from warm applications as from a heating pad, hot water bottle over lower abdomen. Pressing the abdomen also relieves pain.

When to use Magnesia Phosphorica?

It is a highly effective medicine for managing painful menses when pressure and warm applications like heating pad/hot water bottle over lower abdomen give relief.

How to use Magnesia Phosphorica?

Its use is mostly preferred in 6X potency that comes in tablet form. Four tablets of Magnesia Phosphorica 6X can be repeated every three to four hours to afford relief in menstrual cramps. As the intensity of pain comes down, it should be taken just once or twice a day during the rest of the periods.

2. Colocynth: For Menstrual Cramps Better Bending Double

Colocynth is a natural medicine prepared from the pulp of fruit of plant ‘bitter cucumber’. This medicine is highly recommended to manage menstrual cramps that are relieved from bending double (means forward over abdomen). The pain gets worse from eating or drinking anything. There may be a tendency to heavy periods and frequent periods in cases needing it.

When to use Colocynth?

This medicine should be given in cases of painful menses where pain increases from eating / drinking, while bending forward reduces the intensity of pain.

How to use Colocynth?

30C is the most frequently used potency of this medicine. It can be taken two to three times a day during periods as per the intensity of the pain.

3. Belladonna: For Pain In Lower Abdomen, Back And Legs During Periods

Belladonna is a herbal medicine for treating pain during periods. It is a very suitable medicine for managing pain occurring in the lower abdomen, lower back and legs during periods. Cramps occur in the uterus and also intense bearing down sensation is felt in the uterus. Bearing down gets worse on lying down. Bleeding during periods is bright red, profuse and hot. Headache and a heated sensation in the head usually accompanies bleeding.

When to use Belladonna?

This medicine should be considered in cases where there is marked pain in lower abdomen during meses, lower back and legs along with bearing down sensation in the uterus that gets worse on lying down.

How to use Belladonna?

It can be taken once or twice a day in 30C potency during menses.

4. Sabina: For Pain From Lower Back To Pubes (Lower Part Of Abdomen At Front Of Pelvis)

It is a highly beneficial medicine to manage painful periods when pain goes from the lower back to the pubes. The pain gets worse while walking. There is relief from lying flat on the back with extended legs. Besides pain, periods are heavy. The menstrual blood is bright red and contains clots. Headche, nausea and vomiting may occur in some cases. It is a very effective medicine to treat cases of uterine fibroids and endometriosis.

When to use Sabina?

Sabina should be used when pain specifically occurs in the lower back and goes to the pubes during menses usually attended with heavy periods having clots.

How to use Sabina?

Though it can be used in different potencies, it is advised to start with 30C potency. It can be taken two or three times in 30C potency as per the severity of pain during periods. This medicine can also be used to dissolve fibroids and treat endometriosis for which this medicine needs to be taken for a few months. For using it to treat these medical conditions, kindly consult a homeopath for the right potency and dosage.

5. Sepia: For Painful Menses With Scanty Menstrual Bleeding

Sepia is very useful to help treat cases of pain during menses when attended with scanty blood flow. The main characteristic of pain to use this medicine is bearing down in the pelvis area as if the pelvic organs will come out of the vagina. Some women needing it may experience a half-sided headache during menses. Sepia is an important medicine to deal with cases of uterine fibroids and pelvic inflammatory disease.

When to use Sepia?

Sepia can be used in case of painful periods along with scanty menstrual flow with prominent bearing down sensation in the pelvic area.

How to use Sepia?

In 30C potency, it can be taken once or twice daily to relieve pain and improve blood flow during periods. Its use can also be done to treat cases of uterine fibroids and pelvic inflammatory disease, for this the potency and repetition vary, so it is advised to consult a homeopathic doctor before starting this medicine to treat these conditions.

6. Ipecacuanha: For Painful Periods With Nausea, Vomiting

Ipecacuanha is the top-ranked natural remedy for painful periods with nausea and vomiting. There is persistent nausea during periods with pain in the lower abdomen. Cutting type of pain is felt in the uterus, pain going from left to right side. The bleeding is heavy and bright red during periods.

When to use Ipecacuanha?

Its use should be done particularly when painful periods are attended with nausea and vomiting.

How to use Ipecacuanha?

Ipecac 30C can be taken once or twice a day during periods.

7. Kali Carbonicum: For Pain In Lower Abdomen, Lower Back And Hips During Menses

Kali Carbonicum is another medicine of great help for dealing with pain during menses. This medicine is prescribed for cutting pains in the lower abdomen, back and hips. Backache becomes severe and worsens by walking. The patient gets relief from backache by sitting or applying pressure on the back. Weakness, and sleepiness may also appear.

When to use Kali Carbonicum?

It is an ideal prescription for managing pain in the lower abdomen, lower back and hips during menses.

How to use Kali Carbonicum?
One may use it in 30 C potency once or twice a day during menses.

Types And Causes Of Dysmenorrhoea

Dysmenorrhea is of two types i.e. primary and secondary.

1. Primary dysmenorrhea: In this type, pain does not arise from any medical condition. It is caused from excessive prostaglandins(chemicals released from the uterus that cause contraction and relaxation of muscles of the uterus leading to cramps). This pain affects females who are younger, soon after they start having periods. This type of pain tends to decrease as the age of female increases.

2. Secondarydysmenorrhoea: It arises secondary tosome medical condition affecting the uterus. This type begins later in life. Some of the medical conditions that could lead to this type of dysmenorrhea are as follows:

a) Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas): Non-cancerous (benign) growths in the uterus that may grow in the wall of the uterus, inside the uterine cavity or outside the wall of the uterus.

b) Endometriosis: A medical condition in which the cells that line the uterus start to grow at places other than the uterus, like in fallopian tubes, ovaries, rectum, urinary bladder, etc.

c) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): It refers to an infection in the reproductive organs of females. It may occur in the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. It is mainly caused by sexually transmitted bacterial infection.

d) Adenomyosis: A condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus begins to grow into the muscle layer of the uterus.

e) Cervical stenosis: Narrowing of the opening of cervix that hinders menstrual blood flow that increases pressure in the uterus leading to pain

Who Is At Risk Of Painful Menses?

1. Females less than 20 yrs age

2. Females who hit puberty early before 11 yrs of age

3. Females having family history of painful menses

4. Heavy periods and irregular menses

5. Females who smoke

Symptoms Attending Painful Menses

Cramping type of pain in lower abdomen that varies in intensity from mild to severe. In some cases, it can be throbbing or dull type. The pain can start a few days (1 to four days) before periods, increase during the beginning of the menses and recede in two to three days. The pain can extend down the thighs and lower back in some cases. The pain can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, headache, loose motion and dizziness. Depending on the cause behind it, painful periods can be accompanied by other complaints like heavy periods, abdominal bloating, painful bowel movements, painful urination, foul smelling vaginal discharge, fever, etc.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Shoulder Pain

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 118 Comments

Any pain arising in the shoulder joint or the surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tendons is called shoulder pain. It can be attended with stiffness, swelling and restricted movement of the shoulder depending on the cause behind it. The human shoulder is made up of a shoulder joint and different muscles, tendons and ligaments. The bones that constitute a shoulder joint are humerus, clavicle and scapula. It is one of the largest joints of the body that accommodates a wide range of movements. This complex joint is highly movable but is also one of the most unstable joints in the body.

Homeopathy offers a wonderful and side effect- free treatment for cases of shoulder pain. Homeopathic medicines help to magnificently relieve shoulder pain along with managing other associated signs and symptoms like swelling, stiffness, tenderness, redness and heat in the shoulder. As shoulder pain can arise from various causes, homeopathy gives excellent relief by treating the root cause behind it. In conventional treatment, pain killers, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti – inflammatory drugs) and steroids are recommended. These medicines are known to cause side effects from prolonged use, they also carry chances of creating dependency. Therefore, homeopathic medicines can be a great alternative to manage pain.

Homeopathy treats the root cause

For long-term relief in shoulder pain, the cause needs to be treated and homeopathic medicines follow this rule. For example, homeopathy helps in decreasing any inflammation and helps heal the muscles, tendons, and ligaments as the case may be, by encouraging natural healing within the body. Once the cause is addressed, the pain reduces and also any swelling or stiffness (if present) gets better.

Effective cure for Acute / Chronic cases

Homeopathy gives remarkable results in both acute and chronic cases. The acute cases get well quite quickly with homeopathic medicines. While chronic cases might take some more time to resolve completely, relief is noticeable in the very early phase of treatment. A gradual decrease in the frequency of symptoms occurs in chronic cases. With the regular course of homeopathic treatment as prescribed by a homeopathic physician, most of the chronic cases having mild to moderate intensity recover completely.

Safe, Natural medicines

Homeopathy uses natural medicines for shoulder pain. These medicines are made from natural substances and do not cause any side effects. These are safe to use among persons of all age groups.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines For Shoulder Pain

The most commonly indicated medicines for shoulder pain – Rhus Tox, Sanguinaria Canadensis, Ferrum Met, Ruta Graveolens, Bryonia Alba and Arnica.

1. Rhus Tox – Top Grade Medicine

When it comes to treat shoulder pain, Rhus Tox is a leading medicine. The most characteristic feature to use it is shoulder pain which gets worse at rest and better by movement. Rhus Tox is also one of the best medicines to manage shoulder pain arising from injury / overstraining / overstressing of muscles or tendons, inflamed tendons and joint inflammation. In cases needing it, the pain may vary that can be tearing, shooting, stitching or burning type. Along with pain and stiffness, swelling and cracking in the shoulder joint is also present.

When to use Rhus Tox?

It is a well-indicated medicine for shoulder pain arising from injury or over-straining of muscles or tendons, tendinitis and inflamed joints, especially when pain is worse at rest and better by movement.

How to use Rhus Tox?

Both low and high potencies of this medicine work well, however, it is advised to begin with 30C potency. Rhus Tox 30C can be taken twice or thrice a day as per intensity of complaint.

2. Sanguinaria Canadensis – For Shoulder Pain On Right Side

Sanguinaria Canadensis is the most frequently prescribed medicine for shoulder pain on the right side. In cases needing it, there occurs difficulty in raising the arm due to excessive shoulder pain. This pain extends to the right upper arm. The pain usually worsens during night and while turning in bed.

When to use Sanguinaria Canadensis?

Its use is suggested for right-sided shoulder pain which gets worse at night and when turning in bed along with difficulty in raising the arm.

How to use Sanguinaria Canadensis?

It can be used once or twice a day in 30 C potency but for high potency, kindly consult a homeopathic doctor.

3. Ferrum Met – For Left-Sided Shoulder Pain

Ferrum Met is most suitable for treating shoulder pain on the left side. The nature of shoulder pain is tearing, drawing, or boring. This pain may extend to the upper arm or even below. Persons who need it have worsening of pain on movement and they are unable to raise their arm. Cracking sound may occur in shoulder joint on movement. There may occur relief in pain from warm compress over the shoulder.

When to use Ferrum Met?

This medicine should be specifically selected for left-sided shoulder pain when there is pain with shoulder movement and there is inability to raise the arm.

How to use Ferrum Met?

The most commonly used potency of Ferrum Met is 30C that can be taken twice a day.

4. Ruta Graveolens – For Shoulder Pain Due To Injured Or Inflamed Tendons

Ruta Graveolens is a natural medicine obtained from the plant ‘garden rue’. It is an infallible medicine to manage shoulder pain due to injured or inflamed tendons. Shoulder pain that occurs due to overstretching of the shoulder tendons is also treatable with this medicine. It is used in cases where the shoulder is sore, bruised, and hanging the arms down worsens the pain. Ruta Graveolens helps reduce shoulder pain as well as the inflammation of tendons.

When to use Ruta Graveolens?

If an injured / inflamed tendon or overstretched tendon is giving rise to shoulder pain, Ruta should be given right away.

How to use Ruta Graveolens?

It is advised to take Ruta 30C twice or thrice a day.

5. Bryonia Alba – For Shoulder Pain Worse From Movement

It is a natural medicine to treat shoulder pain that gets worse with the slightest movement. Resting helps ease the pain. The shoulder can also appear shiny-red and swollen. There may occur a tightness sensation in the shoulder. The pain from the shoulder extends down the arm. Bryonia is an important medicine when shoulder pain occurs from inflamed joint.

When to use Bryonia Alba?

A person who experiences an increase in shoulder pain by movement and relief by resting will find this medicine highly effective.

How to use Bryonia Alba?

It can be taken in 30C potency two to three times a day for good results.

6. Arnica – For Shoulder Pain Post Injury

Arnica is a great herbal medicine to manage cases of shoulder pain that occurs after a shoulder injury. It works well when injury occurs from a blow; fall; or overuse of shoulder muscles, tendons; or straining of muscles. This medicine helps in healing injured area. Alongside it relieves pain and soreness of the shoulder.

When to use Arnica?

Arnica should be used as a first remedy to manage shoulder pain arising from an injury, strain or overuse of muscles and tendons.

How to use Arnica?

Arnica acts most wonderfully in 30C potency. Arnica 30C can be taken three to four times a day. When relief appears, one may reduce its dose.

Causes Of Shoulder Pain

1. Frozen Shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis): It refers to pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint from the thickening and tightening of the capsule that encloses shoulder joint. Keeping the shoulder still for a prolonged period (like in case of a fracture in the arm, when recovering from surgery) is a major risk factor for a frozen shoulder.

2. Rotator cuff injury: Rotator cuff refers to collection of muscles and tendons which offer stability to shoulder and also help in its movement. Its injury includes inflammation of its tendons (rotator cuff tendinitis), strains (these occur from overuse and wear and tear of muscles) and tear of tendons (either partial or complete)

3. Tendinitis and Tendon tear: Tendinitis means inflamed tendons (tissue bands that connect muscle to a bone). An injury or degeneration in tendons of shoulders (rotator cuff tendons are commonly injured tendons) can lead to tendon tear. The tear may be partial or complete.

4. Impingement syndrome: Pinching of tendons of rotator cuff in shoulder bones

5. Sprain in shoulder: Twisting of ligaments (tissue bands that connect one bone to another bone) of shoulders

6. Shoulder Bursitis (subacromial bursitis): Bursa refers to a fluid-filled sac in the joint that reduces friction in joint structures to allow smooth joint movement. Shoulder bursitis results when this bursa gets inflamed. It may happen from an injury or joint inflammation.

7. Shoulder Arthritis: It refers to an inflamed shoulder joint. It may occur from osteoarthritis (degenerative changes in joints usually from age-related wear and tear or sometimes from an injury). It may also result from rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder characterized by swollen, inflamed, painful, stiff joints) and septic arthritis (serious joint infection caused by bacteria or virus).

8. Overuse or repetitive use of shoulder leading to an injury

9. Bone spurs: Extra bony growths projecting along the edge of the bone

10. Bone Fracture in the shoulder or dislocated shoulder

11. Nerve pinching in the neck or shoulder

12. Referred pain: In some cases, shoulder pain occurs from a problem in a body part other than the shoulder itself, for example, a problem in the liver, or gallbladder. It is known as referred pain.

Mercurius Corrosivus: Homeopathic Medicine — Its Use, Indications And Dosage

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 7 Comments

The remedy Mercurius Corrosivus is derived from mercuric chloride, also called corrosive sublimate. When mercuric chloride undergoes potentization (process of preparing homeopathic medicines which arouses medicinal properties of a crude substance), it is converted into a highly valuable homeopathic medicine Mercurius Corrosivus. This medicine is prominently used to manage cases of cystitis, urethritis, tenesmus and dysentery.

Drug Action

Mercurius Corrosivus has its most important action on urinary system and gastric system. It manifests its action on eyes, throat, male and female genitals.

Clinical Indications

Cystitis, urethritis, bladder disorders, kidney disorders, nephritis, tenesmus, dysentery, diarrhea, intestinal ulcers, eye disorders, photophobia, corneal ulcers, iritis, conjunctivitis, sore throat, swollen tonsils, elongated uvula, post nasal drip, balanitis, gonorrhea, syphilis, chancre, vaginitis, leucorrhoea, cracked nipples

Scope as a Homeopathic Remedy

1. Urinary complaints (Cystitis, Urethritis, Vesical Tenesmus)

Mercurius Corrosivus stands out to be a prominent medicine to manage cases of urinary tract infection. It is highly recommended to manage cystitis (bladder inflammation) and urethritis (inflammation of urethra). The top most indication for its use is vesical tenesmus. It refers to a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder after urination with urge to urinate frequently despite there being no urine left in the bladder after urinating. Burning and painful urination are also present. A stabbing pain in urethra going into the bladder may occur too. In some cases, mucus and blood may appear during or after urinating. It can be used when there is frequent urination. The urine is hot, burning and scanty. Urine passes drop by drop with pain. Dribbling of urine may occur that is worse when sitting. Urine may contain brick dust sediments as well.

Key Indicating Features

Cystitis with marked vesical tenesmus and burning and painful urination

Mucus and blood discharge during or after urinating

Frequent urination with hot, burning, scanty urine

2. Gastric Problems (Dysentery, Tenesmus, Diarrhoea, Stomach Pain And Vomiting)

Mercurius Corrosivus has a superb action on gastric system. Among these, the leading action is seen on the rectum. It is of great value in managing cases of dysentery (an intestinal infection causing loose stool with blood and mucus). In cases needing it, there is blood and mucus in stool. A most important notable symptom attending it is tenesmus. It refers to a persistent feeling to pass stool even after passing stool and when the bowels are already empty. Tenesmus is very extreme with constant urge to pass stool and never-get-done feeling. The stool is scanty, hot and slimy with blood and shreds of mucus membrane. The stool is yellowish-green and has an offensive smell. It is attended with cutting and colicky pain. Burning in rectum and anus is also felt while passing stool.

In some cases, only bloody water passes through the anus. It proves beneficial for diarrhea (loose motion) cases as well. It can be given when there is loose stool with mucus and undigested food and abdomen pain. Anus prolapse may accompany it. With its action on stomach, Mercurius Corrosivus gives substantial relief in cases of stomach pain. The pain in stomach can be darting, burning, and gnawing type. Cramping may also be felt in stomach that gets worse from the slightest touch. Stomach is very sensitive to touch. The stomach is sore and distended. The abdomen is bloated and painful to least touch. It can offer relief in cases of vomiting. The vomiting is green-colored. It contains thick, sticky mucus with blood.

Key Indicating Features

Dysentery with blood and mucus in stool and extreme tenesmus

Scanty, hot, offensive, yellow green, slimy stool with blood and shreds of mucus membrane

Loose stool with mucus and undigested food and abdomen pain

Vomiting of green colour or that contains thick, sticky mucus with blood

3. Eye Complaints (Eye Pain, Photophobia, Corneal Ulcers, Iritis, Conjunctivitis)

It has magnificent action on the eyes. It can allay burning, soreness and eye pain. It can be used when pain is shooting, tearing or burning in nature. Pain is most intense at night. It can be given in cases of photophobia (sensitivity to bright light) and excessive acrid (that cause irritation, burning) eye watering. Its use is also recommended for managing cases of ulcers on cornea. The ulcers are red with itching and burning sensation. Its use is also suggested for management of iritis (inflammation of colored ring around the eye’s pupil i.e. iris). Here, Mercurius Corrosivus offers help when there is burning in eyes and pain over eyes which reaches the head. Further, it can take care of conjunctivitis. The conjunctiva is inflamed, with itching in eyes in evening and sensitivity to bright light.

Key Indicting Features

Tearing or burning pain in eyes, pain worse at night

Photophobia (sensitivity to bright light) and excessive acrid eye watering

Corneal ulcers that are red with itching and burning sensation

Iritis with burning in eyes and pain over eyes and through them to head

4. Throat Issues (Sore Throat, Swollen Tonsils, Elongated Uvula, PND)

Mercurius Corrosivus can also settle certain throat issues quite effectively. Firstly, it is a highly suitable medicine for cases of sore throat. Those needing it have dark red, swollen throat attended with burning and pain. Additionally, pricking in throat as from needles is felt. The sore throat gets worse from heat. Swelling of tonsils is also noted. Ulcer formation may occur on tonsils. Next it can help when the uvula is swollen, red and elongated. Apart from these, it gives immense relief in complaint of PND (post nasal drip) in which mucus drips from the back of the nose into the throat. It is accompanied with sharp pain in the ears.

Key Indicating Features

Sore throat with dark red, swollen throat along with burning pain, worse from heat

Swollen tonsils with ulcers

Post nasal drip attended with sharp pain in the ears

5. Male Problems (Balanitis, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Urethritis, Chancre)

This medicine is suitable to deal with various male problems. This medicine is known to be helpful in treating balanitis (inflammation of the glans, head of the penis). Here its use is preferred when there are numerous excoriated places on glans along with greasy offensive-smelling discharge. Mercurius Corrosivus is useful in treating gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae). It works well in gonorrhoea cases with thick green-colored urethral discharge. The discharge is worse at night. Along with urethritis (inflammation of urethra) there is redness and swelling of orifice of urethra. The glans is sore, painful with heat. There is burning sensation while urinating. There is itching, burning, stinging and throbbing in urethra. Besides these, its use can be done in managing cases of syphilis with formation of chancre (an ulcer on genital that forms in primary stage of syphilis) on inner surface of prepuce (foreskin). Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria treponema pallidum. In cases needing it, the margins of chancre become dark red with pain and bleeding. Thin pus may get discharged from the chancre.

Key Indicating Features

Balanitis with numerous excoriated spots on glans along with greasy offensive smelling discharge

Gonorrhoea with thick green discharge that occurs from urethra, worse at night

Urethritis with redness, swelling of urethral orifice and burning, smarting when urinating

Chancre on inner surface of prepuce with dark red margins, pain, bleeding and thin pus discharge

6. Female Problems (Vaginitis, Leucorrhoea, Cracked Nipples)

Lastly, it can be used in the management of some health problems in females. Here it is primarily helpful in managing vaginitis (inflammation of vagina). In such cases, it can be given when there occurs pale yellow vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea). The discharge may be tinged with blood. In some cases, there is mucus discharge as thin as water. It offers help in cases of early and heavy menses. It can be of great service in cases of cracked nipples with bleeding. Pain is felt in nipples while breastfeeding the child.

Key Indicating Features

Vaginitis with pale yellow vaginal discharge that may be blood tinged

Cracked nipples with bleeding and pain when breastfeeding the child

Modalities

Worsening factors: complaints are worse after stool and urination, from motion, at night, from cold and open air

Relieving factors: complaints are relieved at rest

Dosage

This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. In low potencies, it can repeated frequently but in high potency frequent repetition should be avoided.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Silicea

Borax Veneta: Homeopathic Medicine — Its Use, Indications And Dosage

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 3 Comments

Homeopathic medicine Borax Veneta is prepared from sodium biborate. Sodium biborate is inactive in its crude form but when it undergoes potentization (process of preparing homeopathic medicines that arouses medicinal properties of a crude substance), it gets converted into a highly beneficial homeopathic medicine Borax Veneta. It is a leading medicine in homeopathy for managing mouth ulcers, fungal infection of the mouth and certain women-related problems, mainly vaginal discharge and infertility.

The ‘Borax Veneta’ Constitution

It is mainly recommended to children suffering from mouth ulcers and diarrhea, especially during dentition period.

Drug Action

This medicine has a well-marked action on mind, mouth, eyes and female genitals. Other than this its action is noted on breast, gastric system, urinary organs and skin.

Clinical Indications

Mouth ulcers, aphthae, oral thrush, eye disorders, entropian, noise sensitivity, fears, leucorrhoea, galactorrhea, sore nipples, painful menses, sterility, diarrhea, plica polonica (an uncommon condition in which hair get matted together), cystitis, offensive urine.

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Mind (Fears, Oversensitivity To Noise)

Borax acts magnificently on the mind to manage multiple concerns. Its use is mostly recommended to manage certain fears. The first and foremost among these is fear of downward motion like going downstairs and of falling. The person feels anxious while descending stairs and is afraid of falling. Borax Veneta can be useful for babies who fear moving down on stairs, who cry and cling to attendant when being laid in a cot/ crib/bed. Such babies are also fearful while rocking, swinging and dancing. Its use can also be considered in children who suddenly get up at night and begin screaming without any reason. Next fear where it is indicated is fear of thunder. Other than this, persons having fear of suffering from a contagious disease can find this medicine quite helpful. Apart from fears, its use is highly recommended in persons who are oversensitive to sudden noise. They get startled and frightened from the slightest noise, for example sneezing, hawking.

Key Indicating Features

Fear of downward motion like going downstairs, and of falling

In babies, fear of downward motion and who start crying and cling to attendant when laid down

Babies who are fearful when rocking, swinging and dancing

Oversensitive to sudden and slightest noise like sneezing, hawking

2. Mouth (Ulcers, Oral Thrush And Bitter Taste)

This medicine has a marked action on mouth. It proves to be highly effective for treating ulcers in the mouth, on inner surface of the cheeks and on the tongue. These ulcers have a tendency to bleed easily on touching and while eating. There is heat in mouth and excessive salivation. It is useful for painful ulcers in the mouth of babies that hinders normal breastfeeding. It is one of the best medicines for treating oral thrush (white fungal infection in mouth caused by fungus candida albicans). There is intense redness in the mouth covered with ulcers having cheesy appearance. Lastly, it is beneficial to manage bitter taste in the mouth while eating.

Key Indicating Features

Mouth ulcers having tendency to bleed easily

Fungal infection in mouth (oral thrush)

Redness in mouth covered with ulcers that have cheesy look

3. Eyes (Crusts On Eyelashes, Inward Eyelashes, Entropian)

Borax also acts well on the eyes. First, it is an important medicine for those with dry, crusty, gummy matter on the eyelashes along with its sticking during the morning hours.

Crusty eyes in the morning

Second, it works well on inflammation of eyelids. It is well indicated when the eyelashes turn inwards and cause inflammation of the eyes, especially in the region of outer canthus. It also helps in case of itching in the eyes including when there is a foreign body sensation in the eyes. A characteristic feature for its use is at the time of burning in the eyes soon after putting spectacles. Last, it is indicated for entropian (inward turning of eyelid margins) cases.

Key Indicating Features

Dry, crusty, gummy matter on eyelashes along with its sticking in morning

Inward turning of eyelashes causing eye inflammation

4. Female Problems (Vaginal Discharge, Infertility, Heavy Menses)

It is a very suitable medicine to deal with certain female problems. To begin with, it proves to be highly effective to manage vaginal discharge (medically known as leucorrhoea). There is discharge like egg whites with feeling as if warm water is flowing. It may occur specifically two weeks in between the menstrual period. Along with this, swelling of the labia is present. It is a wonderful medicine for treatment of infertility. This medicine is known to favour easy conception in females. Its use is recommended for cases of early and heavy menses. The bleeding is of pale red colour. It is accompanied with pinching and gripping pain in the abdomen extending to lower back and nausea. During periods, throbbing, pulsating pain in the head, buzzing in the ears and tiredness are also felt. Last, it offers relief in itching of vulva.

Key Indicating Features

Vaginal discharge like egg whites with feeling as if warm water is flowing

Infertility

Early and heavy menses with gripping pain and nausea

5. Breast Complaints (Galactorrhea, Pain)

Borax is also administered to manage some of the breast complaints as well. It is of great use in managing galactorrhea cases. Galactorrhea means milky discharge from nipples not associated with normal milk production for breastfeeding. In cases one needs Borax, there is milky nipple discharge that gets curdled readily. It is next utilised in cases of breast pain in mothers when nursing the child. A unique feature is when pain occurs in the non-feeding breast at the time of breastfeeding a child. After feeding, there is emptiness in breast with stitching pain. It can also be administered for managing ulcers on nipples too.

Key Indicating Features

Galactorrhea with milky nipple discharge that gets curdled readily

Breast pain on opposite side when breastfeeding the child

6. Gastric Issues (Diarrhea, Flatulence)

With its action on gastric system, it can manage diarrhea well. The stool is green and has mucus and there occurs colic (a type of pain) before passing stool and it is accompanied by an offensive smell. It is followed by weakness. During stool, there may occur burning sensation in the rectum. Pinching in abdomen also occurs. Other than this, it is used when there is excessive accumulation of gas in the abdomen. There occurs abdominal distension after eating with pain and loose stool. There is excessive passage of gas.

Key Indicating Features

Diarrhea, when stool is green, offensive with mucus and colic before passing stool

7. Urinary Problems (Frequent And Urgent Urination, Cystitis)

If we talk of urinary problems, this medicine is mainly used to prevent frequent urination at night. The urgency to urinate is felt and person is scarcely able to hold urine. It is also effective for treating cystitis (inflammation of urinary bladder). The urine is warm, has offensive odour accompanied by smarting pain. It is well-indicated for children who screams before urination and are afraid to pass urine due to pain.

Key Indicating Features

Frequent urine at night and urgency to urinate

Warm urine with offensive odor & smarting pain

Screaming of children before urination

8. Skin and hair-related problems (eczema, psoriasis, chilblains and rough frowsy hair)

Lastly, it proves beneficial for various skin concerns and hair-related problems. It offers help in cases of eczema. It is particularly indicated for eczema on fingers and toes with nail damage. It is also indicated for eczema of vulva. It is helpful for psoriasis cases as well. Psoriasis is an auto-immune skin disorder characterized by the presence of inflammatory patches on skin covered with silvery white scales. Apart from these, its use is recommended in case of ulcers on the feet caused by the shoe getting rubbed against the skin of feet.

Chilblains

One may find it useful for chilblains (swollen itchy skin especially on fingers and toes occurring from cold weather and resultant poor blood circulation). For hair related issues, this medicine can be given for managing rough, frowsy hair that split and get tangled easily. The hair tends to stick at the ends that cannot be separated and form bunches. After cutting these bunches, they form back again.

Key Indicating Features

Eczema of fingers, toes attended with nail damage

Ulcers on feet from rubbing of shoes

Chilblains better in open air

Rough, frowsy hair that splits and gets tangled easily

Sticking of hair at the ends that cannot be separated and form bunches

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from downward motion, in warm weather and after menses

Relieving factors: complaints get better in cold weather, in the evenings, and by applying pressure.

Dosage

As per the case presentation it can be used from low to high potency. It can be repeated often in low potency but in high potency frequent repetition is usually not recommended.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Chamomilla and Coffea Cruda

Followed well by: Arsenic Album, Bryonia, Calcarea Carb, Lycopodium, Nux Vomica, Phosphorus and Silicea

Alumen Crudum: Homeopathic Medicine – Its Use, Indications And Dosage

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 1 Comment

The remedy Alumen Crudum is derived from Potash alum. In the crude form, potash alum is inert. When its pure crystals undergo potentization process, its latent medicinal properties get aroused and get converted into a wonderful homeopathic medicine Alumen Crudum. It is a very effective medicine for treating various rectal complaints among which constipation tops the list. Even the worst type of constipation cases with hard, dry stool are known to respond well to this remedy.

Potash alum

The ‘Alumen Crudum’ Constitution

It is mostly recommended for elderly persons and children having tendency of mucus build-up in the bronchi/ bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the lungs. Elderly people complaining of complaints related to urinary bladder may find this medicine highly suitable.

Drug Action

Alumen Crudum shows marvellous action on rectum and intestines primarily to treat constipation. Next it acts well on the tissues and glands that have been hardened. Besides these, its action is marked on gastric system, skin, throat, mouth, lungs and female genitals.

Clinical Indications

Constipation, ulcers, piles, hemorrhages (bleeding), cancer, nausea, vomiting, colic, chilblains, eczema, throat disorders, hardened glands, bronchitis, cough, vaginismus, leucorrhoea, gonorrhoea.

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Rectal Complaints (Constipation, Rectal Ulcers, Piles, Bleeding And Cancer)

Alumen Crudum acts magnificently on the rectum to settle down various complaints. Its most important indication for use is constipation. It is majorly indicated when the stool is very hard and dry that may be described as hard as stones. This characteristic symptom forms the main indication for using this remedy. The stool is passed with great difficulty with slight blood. It may pass as a large hard lump or in little pieces resembling sheep’s dung. Sometimes the first part of stool is hard followed by soft stool. Even after passing stool, a fullness sensation in the rectum is still felt. Pain and smarting (burning) sensation may occur after passing stool. Itching at the anus after passing stool is the next attending symptom. The persons needing it have no desire to pass stool for days together. It proves very effective if there are ulcers in the rectum. In such cases, its use is considered when there is passage of blood-stained, foul-smelling fluid from the rectum. Another complaint where it is utilized is piles that are painful and bleed too. Further, Alumen Crudum is valuable for managing itching at the anus in the evening. It is also recommended for treating diarrhea when stool is yellow, slimy, mixed with blood of foul odor accompanied by excessive weakness. It can be given for managing cases of intestinal bleeding as in case of typhoid fever when there is passage of blood in large quantity. If bleeding from anus occurs specifically after taking wine or whiskey, then Alumen can prove to be very beneficial. Besides, it plays a role to manage cases of cancer of rectum when there are hard growths in the rectum with intense pain after stool.

Key Indicating Features

Constipation with very dry, hard stool like stones

Rectal ulcers with passage of bloody fluid from rectum having fetid smell

Painful and bleeding piles

Bleeding from anus specifically after taking wine or whiskey

2. Gastric Issues (Pain, Burning, Nausea, Vomiting)

Alumen can effectively deal with gastric issues. Firstly, it is useful for treating abdomen pain accompanied with heaviness and fullness in abdomen. The pain increases from walking, and gets relieved by applying pressure. This medicine also offers relief if there is burning sensation in stomach relieved by drinking cold water. It helps treat nausea and vomiting cases. Nausea mainly occurs in the morning before breakfast, along with weakness and restlessness. There is vomiting that is of tough glairy mucus. Person may also vomit everything eaten.

Key indicating features

Abdomen pain which gets worse by walking and better by applying pressure

Stomach burning relieved by drinking cold water

Nausea in the morning before breakfast

Vomiting of tough glairy mucus or of everything eaten

3. Skin Issues (Ulcers, Dryness, Chilblains, Varicose Veins & Eczema)

It acts wonderfully on the skin. The most characteristic feature regarding its use is ulcers with a hard base. It can be used for skin hardening as well when it has resulted from long-term inflammation. For inflamed and hardened glands too it can be administered. Another use of it is for dry, rough skin with cracks from exposure to cold air. It can also be used for chilblains (red, swollen, itchy skin especially on toes and fingers due to cold weather and poor blood circulation), varicose veins (means enlarged, swollen, dilated and twisted veins) that bleed, and eczema of scrotum.

Key Indicating Features

Skin ulcers with a hard base

Hard skin from chronic inflammation

Hard, inflamed glands

Dry, rough, cracked skin due to cold air exposure

4. Throat Complaints (Sore Throat, Hard Tonsils)

It wonderfully helps manage sore throat. The symptoms for its use in case of a bad throat are redness, swelling and dryness in the throat. Swallowing is difficult. Scraping sensation in throat with cough is present. Sometimes there is a prickling sensation in the throat, accompanied by burning sensation and pain. It is also used when uvula is inflamed, enlarged, elongated, and relaxed. Another important reason for its use is if there are enlarged and hard tonsils due to frequent cold. Besides, a noteworthy feature guiding its use is spasm (involuntary muscle contraction) of esophagus with problem in swallowing liquids.

Key Indicating Features

Sore throat with redness, swelling and dryness, burning, scraping sensation in throat

Inflamed, enlarged, elongated, relaxed uvula

Enlarged and hard tonsils due to frequent cold

Spasm of esophagus with problem in swallowing liquids

5. Mouth (Dryness, Altered Taste)

It manages the complaint of dryness of the mouth, throat and tongue quite well, however, the person may not necessarily feel thirsty. It also helps in managing cases of bitter, sweet or sour taste in the mouth. It gives good results when there is a burning sensation on the tongue in the evening hours. Tongue is clean with a little slimy coating at the back part. It is also used in managing cases of cancer of tongue.

Key Indicating Features

Dryness of mouth, throat and tongue with no thirst

Burning sensation on the tongue in evenings

6. Lungs (Bronchitis, Cough)

This medicine is suitable for bronchitis (inflammation of bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the lungs) cases with ropy sputum. It is helpful to elderly persons who expectorate excessive ropy phlegm in morning. Cough in elderly during the morning hours can also be treated well with it. Its use is also done for dry cough cases when it occurs in the evenings after lying down. Cough may be a result of tickling in the larynx. Its use is also recommended in case of coughing in the morning soon after waking up which becomes better after breakfast.

Key Indicating Features

Expectoration of ropy mucus in elderly in morning

Dry cough in the evening after lying down

Cough from tickling in larynx

Cough in the morning soon after waking, but relieved after breakfast

7. Women-Related Problems (Ovarian Complaints, Vaginal Complaints, Gonorrhoea)

This medicine can be used in treating some of the women-related problems. It is given in cases of ovarian complaints on left side with excessive pain accompanied with constipation. There is scanty and watery menses. It is valuable for treating vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea) that is yellow coloured attended with weight loss. It can treat certain vaginal problems wonderfully. These includes ulcers in vagina, sensitive vagina, narrowing of vagina due to swelling. Next is vaginismus (involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles when anything is trying to enter it) complaint. It gives good results in gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae) cases with yellow discharge. It is well suited to treat sore, inflamed nipples. Lastly, it can be used for management of uterine cancer and breast cancer.

Key Indicating Features

Left ovary complaints with excessive pain and constipation

Vaginal discharge of yellow colour attended with weight loss

Vaginal ulcers, vaginal swelling causing its narrowing

Gonorrhoea with yellow discharge

Sore, inflamed nipples

Modalities

Worsening factors: complaints get worse during sleep and from cold except headache

Dosage

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

Relationship With Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Chamomilla, Ipecac, Nux Vomica and Sulphur

It can be compared with other homeopathic remedies including Alumina, Aloe Socotrina, Nitric Acid, Muriatic Acid, Nux Vomica, Opium, Ratanhia and Sulphur

Urtica Urens: Homeopathic Medicine – Its Use, Indications And Dosage

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 12 Comments

Urtica Urens is prepared from the plant Urtica Dioica commonly called ‘stinging nettle’ (bichhubutti). It belongs to the family Urticaceae. This homoeopathic remedy is prepared from a fresh plant when in flower via potentization. It is a process of preparing homeopathic medicines that extracts and arouses medicinal properties from crude substance. It is a superb medicine to manage complaints of urticaria/hives, gout, burns/scalds and kidney stones.

The ‘Urtica Urens’ Constitution

Urtica Urens is recommended to persons who suffer from joint pains due to high uric acid levels (gout).

Drug Action

This medicine mainly works on the skin and the joints. Other than this, its action is noted in the urinary organs, female genitals and breast.

Clinical Indications

Hives (urticaria), allergic reactions, burns, scalds, sunburn, bee stings, herpes labialis, prickly heat, gout, deltoid pain, kidney stones

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Skin Problems (Hives, Burns, Scalds, Sunburn, Herpes, Prickly Heat)

Urtica Urens treats skin problems very well. This medicine is extensively used in the treatment of urticaria also known as hives. Urticaria is a skin complaint in which red, itchy bumps (wheals) appear on the skin from an allergic reaction. There is violent itching along with burning heat in the affected area.

Hives

Other than this, formication (sensation of insects crawling on or under the skin) accompanies. For cases where hives are formed from eating shellfish, it is the best medicine. This medicine is also prominently indicated for cases in which urticaria occurs along with or alternating with joint pains. Its use is also suggested when urticaria gets worse every year in the same season.

Urtica Urens is a powerful medicine for managing cases of burns and scalds. It is mainly prescribed in cases of first degree burns (burns that affect the first layer of the skin). Its use is recommended in the form of external application as well for internal use. Urtica Urens is also a superior remedy for cases of sunburn (red, swollen, inflamed and painful skin that arises from overexposure to UV rays from the sun). In such cases, this medicine helps to allay intense burning and itching on the skin.

Another complaint that this medicine can handle wonderfully is prickly heat (skin rash arising from sweat getting trapped under the skin). This medicine can be given in cases of herpes of lips (herpes labialis) caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). A burning sensation on the skin is followed by painful blisters (fluid-filled bumps). In these cases, it can be used when there is marked itching and heat sensation. Lastly, its use is also considered in cases of bee stings. External application of Urtica Urens on the particular point of bee sting is known to give quick relief.

Key Indicating Features

Hives with raised red wheals with violent itching, burning and formication

Hives from eating shellfish

Urticaria occurring along with or alternating with joint pains

First-degree burns affecting the first layer of skin

Sunburn with intense burning and itching on skin

Herpes of lips with marked itching and heat sensation

Bee stings

2. Joint And Limbs Complaints (Gout, Deltoid Pain, Blisters)

Gout

Gout can be tackled magnificently with this medicine. Gout refers to pain, swelling, redness and inflammation of joints from increased uric acid levels in the blood. This medicine works equally well in acute as well as chronic cases of gout especially of wrists and ankles. Other than this, it is useful in managing stiffness and soreness on the inner side of the left knee.

Deltoid muscle on the shoulder

Its use is preferred in cases of pain in deltoid muscle (muscles that help us move our arms). It gets worse on rotating the affected arm inwards. Mostly pain occurs in right sided deltoid and is continuous type. This medicine can be given in cases of blisters on the skin of hands and fingers which are raised and red with itching.

Key Indicating Features

Gout pains in ankles and wrist

Pain in deltoid muscle, worse on rotating arm inwards

Red, itchy blisters on skin of hands and fingers

3. Urinary Issues (Kidney Stones, Strangury, Bleeding)

Urtica Urens acts well on the urinary organs. Here it is effective in treating bladder and kidney stones. This medicine can be given when there is strangury means painful, frequent urination, with scanty urine expelled slowly with straining. Lastly, it is indicated for bleeding from urinary bladder.

Key Indicating Features

Bladder and kidney stones

Painful, frequent urination with scanty urine expelled slowly with straining

4. Female Problems (Pruritis Vulvae, Breast Swelling, Diminished Breast Milk)

For females, it is recommended to manage pruritis vulvae (itching of external genitals including mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, and clitoris). Along with itching, stinging sensation and swelling can be present in vulva. This medicine acts well on breast. It proves very effective in complaints of swollen breasts with stinging, burning pain. It is also useful for cases of diminished breast milk in females after child birth.

Key Indicating Features

Itching in vulva along with stinging and swelling

Swelling of breast with stinging, burning

Diminished breast milk in females after child birth

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from touch, yearly, from cool moist air

Relieving factors: Complaints get better from lying down

Dosage

Its use is recommended in mother tincture form and low potencies. This medicine can be repeated frequently depending on case presentation. In case of bee stings and burns, external application of this medicine is also suggested.

Relationship with Other Remedies

1.Urtica Urens can be compared with medicines Apis Mellifica, Natrum Mur and Astacus in case of urticaria.

2. Its comparison can be done with medicine Ricinus Communis in cases of diminished milk secretion in females after childbirth.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines For Belly Button Discharge In Infants, Treatment Of Adults

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 4 Comments

Belly button infections and discharge though not very common, arise mostly in infants but may be encountered in elders as well. Belly button/navel is a warm, dark and damp area that provides an ideal environment for the germs like bacteria, fungus to grow. These germs, dirt, debris, dead skin cells, sweat, soap residue can get trapped in the belly button and multiply which can result in an infection. A white/yellow/ green discharge with bad odor is the most common complaint in navel infections.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can manage cases with mild to moderate symptoms. Homeopathic medicines help to reduce discharge from the navel by working on the cause behind it. Use of these medicines should be made only after evaluating the cause behind it. Only in cases where there is no serious cause, it is recommended to use these medicines. But in case any serious cause is present like urachal cyst, infection at surgical site, it is strictly advised to take help from conventional mode of treatment. Any homeopathic medicine for managing belly button discharge should be taken under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic Medicines For Belly Button Discharge

1. Abrotanum – For Discharge Of Blood And Moisture

It is a natural medicine prepared from fresh leaves and stems of plant Artemisia Abrotanum, commonly called ‘southernwood’. It belongs to family Compositae. This medicine is mainly indicated for belly button discharge in newborns. It is indicated when blood and moisture oozes from the navel. Bloating and distension of abdomen may be present.

2. Natrum Mur – For Yellow Discharge

Natrum Mur is the next well-indicated medicine for managing belly button discharge. It is specifically used when there is yellow discharge from the navel.

3. Calcarea Carb – For Sore Navel With Moist Growths

This medicine is suitable when there is soreness in the navel. Along with this, there are some growths on the navel of infants which are moist.

4. Calcarea Phos – For Bloody Fluid Discharge From Infant’s Navel

It is helpful when there is oozing of bloody fluid from the navel of infants.

5. Nux Moschata – For Sore Ulcerated Navel

This natural medicine is prepared from powdered seeds of a plant Myristica Fragrans, also called Myristica Officinalis, commonly known as ‘nutmeg’. This plant belongs to family Myristicaceae. This medicine is indicated for cases in which the navel is sore and ulcerated. In cases that require it, there may be pus discharge from the navel.

6. Morgan Bacillus – For Red Navel With Bad Smelling Discharge

Morgan Bacillus, also known as Morgan Pure, is an important medicine for managing redness in the navel region. It oozes discharge with a bad odour.

7. Sulphur – For Eczema Of Belly Button

It is a leading medicine in homeopathy for managing a number of skin issues including eczema of belly button. In cases needing it soreness and itching around the navel is present. This causes a desire for picking the affected area.

What Are The Causes Behind It?

Belly button discharge may occur due to different reasons. Among these, the first reason is a bacterial infection. Normally many bacteria reside in the belly button and do not cause any problem. If a person doesnot maintain proper hygiene and doesn’t clean the belly button area properly, then there are chances that these bacteria can cause an infection. In such cases, discharge can be seen. It may be yellow or green and has an offensive smell. It can be attended with pain, swelling and scab formation.

Second is a fungal infection. Among various kind of fungi, candida that grows in dark and damp area is the common reason for it. It can cause infection in persons who don’t keep the navel area clean. In this case, a rash appears in the navel area. It appears red or discoloured. Itching is felt, discharge may ooze out from the rash. The discharge is thick and white in colour. Next cause is a surgery on the abdomen. Persons who undergo surgery like repair of hernia might get an internal infection that needs to be treated urgently. Another reason is infection in epidermoid cyst (Bumps filled with keratin which is a protein present in the nails, skin and hair). The cyst becomes red with swelling and thick yellow discharge may flow from it. Sometimes, navel discharge may also occur in case of infected sebaceous cyst. These cysts develop when the sebaceous glands that produce oil become clogged from debris. A yellow discharge from the belly button appears along with pain and redness.

Besides, a person who has got belly piercing done may also see a discharge in case it gets infected. Persons having an open wound near the navel area from a trauma or an injury can also suffer from infection in the belly button. Another cause can be eczema (a common skin condition that causes red, inflamed, itchy patches on the skin) and contact dermatitis (a red, itchy rash that results from direct contact with a substance that causes an allergic reaction). Some examples are allergy to nickel that may be present in the buckle of the belt, allergy to soap or body cleanser, etc. In such cases, an itchy rash around the navel occurs.

Last cause is urachal cyst. Urachus is a small tube that connects the bladder of the fetus to the umbilical cord that helps drain urine from the body. The urachus closes before the baby is born but in rare cases, the duct does not close. A fluid-filled bump called cyst may grow on the urachus later in life. This cyst has chances of contracting an infection that may travel up to the navel. Its symptom is fluid discharge from navel that is cloudy or bloody. Other symptoms include lump in the abdomen, pain in the abdomen, fever and pain while urinating. Mucus and urine can also come out from this opening. It can be a serious condition and needs immediate medical attention.

People who have had a recent abdominal/ umbilicus surgery and those having diabetes are at risk of belly button discharge. Medical research has found a link between high blood sugar and candida infection.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines For Fatty Stool, Its Causes And Treatment

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Steatorrhea means passage of excessive fat in the stool. Most part of the stool is water with a mixture of proteins, fat, fiber, bacteria, mucus and salts. In case of fatty stool, the stool is pale, has an oily or greasy appearance, it is bulky and has a foul smell. It may happen due to the lack of enzymes, or bile that digests food, or when the nutrients are not properly absorbed in the body.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers supportive help in cases of steatorrhea along with conventional mode of treatment. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances that help in managing steatorrhea without any side effects. These medicines along with fatty stool also focus on managing its attending signs and symptoms. As the causes behind it vary from mild to serious, so it is advised to take homeopathic medicines only under supervision of a homeopathic doctor and never self-medicate. A homeopathic physician can do a detailed case evaluation and prescribe medicines individually for every case. In case homeopathic medicines can’t help, like surgical causes biliary atresia and serious causes like bile duct obstruction from gall stones, pancreatic cancer, gall bladder cancer, kidney / liver damage, the homeopathic doctor can refer conventional mode of treatment as homeopathy can’t help such cases. Also in cases where stool is bloody (red, black or tarry), stool has pus, high fever is there or there is chest pain, shortness of breath, changes in level of consciousness, it is advised to take immediate help from the conventional mode of treatment.

Top Homeopathic Medicines For Fatty Stool

1. Iris Versicolor – For Fatty Stool And Heartburn

It is a natural medicine prepared from a plant commonly called ‘blue flag’. It belongs to family Iridaceae. It is helpful for managing cases having fatty stool and heartburn. The stool smells fetid where it is required. Another major symptom is abdomen pain which is relieved by passing gas or by bending forward. Nausea and vomiting of bitter or sour watery fluid may accompany.

2. Phosphorus – For Fatty Stool In Case Of Pancreatic Disease

This medicine is well indicated to manage fatty stool in case of pancreatic disease. Along with oily stool, there is excessive emission of gas. The stool has an offensive smell, sometimes one suffers from diarrhea which causes exhaustion. In some cases, heartburn and sour belchings are also present along with the above symptoms.

3. Magnesia Carb – For Undigested Stool With Fatty Mass

It is a beneficial medicine when stool is undigested, loose and has fatty mass in it. Stool may be greenish or yellowish-green, mucus may also be present. There is gas in the abdomen which causes abdominal heaviness and bloating. There may be abdominal colic which gets better by bending double.

4. Iodum – For Fatty, Loose Stool From Pancreatic Disorders

It is useful for cases having fatty loose stool from disorders of pancreas. The stool may also be frothy and have white mucus in it. Loose stool is attended with exhaustion. Cutting pain in the abdomen may be felt, there is obstructed flatus in the abdomen. Vomiting with greasiness may occur.

5. Causticum – For Oily, Liquid Stool

This medicine is considered when stool is like an oily liquid with white mucus. Before passing stool, twisting pain in the abdomen may be felt. Nausea may occur after stool. Besides, sometimes there is distension of abdomen along with pain.

6. Picric Acid – For Thin, Yellow, Fatty Stool

This medicine is indicated for cases having thin, yellow, fatty stool. Persons needing it have ineffectual urge to pass stool after which they feel excessive weakness. They also have rumbling of gas in the abdomen along with the above complaints.

7. Thuja – For Pale, Yellow, Copious, Greasy Stool

It is a natural medicine prepared from fresh twigs of plant Thuja Occidentalis having common name ‘Arbor Vitae’. This plant belongs to family Coniferae. It is a useful medicine for persons who have pale, yellow, copious greasy stool. The stool is expelled forcibly with noisy flatus. They feel rumbling in the abdomen along with bloating with gas.

8. Bambusa Arundinacea – For Greasy, Fatty Stool And Diarrhea

It is another medicine indicated for greasy, fatty stool and diarrhea. In cases needing it, severe diarrhea is there. Other than this, there is bloating and rumbling noises are felt in the abdomen.

What Are The Reasons Behind It?

It may arise from eating diet with high fat/fiber content which results in temporary steatorrhea.

When it is severe or it is a persistent complaint, then it may be due to some medical condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated.

Bile (produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder), enzyme pancreatic lipases which breaks down fat and normal intestine function collectively play a role in fat absorption. So, steatorrhea may happen when there is some problem in any of these organs including pancreas, biliary tract or intestines.

Following are the medical conditions that may result in steatorrhea.

First among them is cystic fibrosis. It is an inherited condition affecting the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. In this disease, there is severe damage to lungs and the digestive system.

Second cause is chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Pancreas releases enzymes that help in digestion of fat, protein, carbohydrates in the small intestine, and hormones to regulate the way our body processes sugar. Other than fatty stool, the symptoms that can occur in this condition are pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, intestinal blockage and internal bleeding.

Another cause is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) in which the enzymes required for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients are not made or released by the pancreas in sufficient quantity.

Celiac disease is another reason. It is an autoimmune disease in which eating gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley and rye) leads to an immune reaction in the small intestine. It damages the lining of the small intestine, so the damaged intestine is unable to absorb some nutrients (malabsorption). Other than fatty stool, its signs and symptoms include diarrhea, foul-smelling stool, gas, bloating, fatigue, undigested food in the stool, weight loss and anemia.

It may also occur in case of biliary atresia (medical condition in infants in which there is a blockage, narrowing or absence of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder), biliary stricture (the bile duct gets smaller or narrower), and obstruction of bile duct by gallstones.

Next cause is Crohn’s disease. It is one among the two diseases included in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it is of autoimmune origin in which there may be inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to the anus. In addition to fatty stool, its other signs and symptoms are diarrhea, abdomen cramps, undigested food in the stool, blood in stool, weakness, weight loss and malnutrition.

Another cause is whipple disease. It is a rare bacterial infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei that affects joints and digestive system.

Tropical sprue is also a cause. It is a malabsorption syndrome that occurs in travellers to the tropical regions or the natives of the tropics. It is thought to be caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the intestine. It causes chronic diarrhea, abdominal cramp, indigestion, excessive gas, nausea and weight loss other than fatty stool.

Steatorrhea can arise in case of lactose intolerance. It results from deficiency of an enzyme called lactase due to which the sufferer is not able to digest the sugar lactose in the milk completely. Its symptoms occur after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose. It can cause fatty stool along with other symptoms including diarrhea, gas and bloating.

Infections of the GIT (gastrointestinal tract) caused by bacteria Clostridium difficile and parasite Giardia may also result in fatty stool.

Gallbladder stone, gallbladder removal or cancer of the gallbladder can also cause fatty stool.

Another cause is short bowel syndrome. It is a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough nutrients from the food eaten because of the small size of the small intestine. Other than fatty stool, it may cause signs and symptoms like diarrhea, fatigue, malnutrition, weight loss and swelling in the lower limbs.

It may also occur in case of kidney or liver damage.

Other than the medical conditions, it may also occur from taking certain medicines that block fat absorption, injury to intestine and gastric bypass surgery.

What Other Signs And Symptoms Can Attend It?

A person having steatorrhea passes bulky stool that floats and the stool is pale, covered with oily film and is foul smelling. It may be attended with other signs and symptoms depending on the cause behind it. These include diarrhea, gas, abdominal bloating, cramps in the abdomen, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, jaundice exhaustion, and weight loss.

Sarsaparilla Officinalis: Homeopathic Medicine – Its Use, Indications And Dosage

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The remedy Sarsaparilla Officinalis is derived from the plant Smilax Officinalis also known as ‘wild licorice’. It belongs to family Smilaceae. The dried rhizome of this plant undergoes potentization (a process to prepare homeopathic medicines by which the medicinal properties of a crude substance are aroused). It gets converted into a very beneficial homeopathic medicine Sarsaparilla Officinalis. It is an important medicine for managing certain complaints of urinary system, mainly cystitis and kidney stones.

The ‘Sarsaparilla Officinalis’ Constitution

It suits children with enlarged abdomen and have facial contours like an elderly person. Next it suits well persons who are thin, weak and look older than their age.

Drug Action

Main action of this medicine is on the urinary organs, genitals and skin. Besides, it acts on head and limbs as well.

Clinical Indications

Cystitis, kidney stones, bladder stones, kidney pain, nephritis, cracks on hands and feet, skin rash, spermatorrhea, genital herpes, swollen spermatic cord, headache, painful menses, cancer of breast, bone pain, joint pain.

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Urinary Organs (Cystitis, Kidney And Bladder Stones, Nephritis, Kidney Pain)

Sarsaparilla acts markedly on urinary system and helps to settle many issues related to it. The main indication to use this medicine is intense pain and burning at the end of urination. The pain may extend from the urethra to the abdomen. There is frequent and ineffectual urge to pass urine. The bladder is sensitive, tender, and distended. Cramps or contractive pain in bladder is felt. Sarsaparilla works well in treating cystitis (inflammation and infection of urinary bladder). It can handle both recent as well as chronic cases of bladder infection, kidney stones and bladder stones. It is mainly indicated for renal stones with right-side kidney pain that extends downwards. Urine contains red, white or grey sand-like particles. Blood may also pass in urine. Next, it can be given for cases where urine flow is weak and urine passes in thin, feeble stream. A person is able to pass urine freely only in standing position, but it dribbles while urinating in sitting position. Urine is scanty, slimy, turbid, sandy, may have pus and blood. It is also relieves complaint of painful urination in children. The child needing it screams out of pain before and during passing urine.

Key indicating features

Cystitis with pain and burning at the end of urination

Kidney stones with right side kidney pain that extend downwards

Scanty, slimy, turbid, sandy urine, sometimes with pus and blood

Red, white or grey sandy particles in urine

Right-sided kidney pain extending downwards

Painful urination in children with screaming before and during passing urine

2. Skin (Cracks, Skin Rash)

Sarsaparilla has marked affinity to treat various skin issues. The foremost indication to use it is cracked skin on hands, fingers, feet and toes. Cracks can be deep attended with pain and burning sensation. The cracks are mostly visible on sides of fingers and toes. The skin is also dry and hard. Skin complaints that occur in summers can be magnificently dealt with it. Another indication to use it is skin rashes in spring season. It can also be given for skin rash or eruptions which is dry and itchy from exposure to open air.

Key indicating features

Cracked skin on hands, fingers, feet and toes with pain and burning

Skin complaints occurring in summers

Skin rash in spring season

Skin rash or eruptions from exposure to air

3. Male Problems (Blood In Semen, Herpes, Balanitis, Seminal Emissions)

This medicine can effectively treat some male problems. The most important indication here is blood in semen. Sarsaparilla is prominently indicated for genital herpes (a sexually-transmitted infection caused by herpes simplex virus) when eruptions are present on the prepuce (foreskin which is a skin fold covering head of the penis). It can also be used for balanitis cases in which there is inflammation, redness of glans penis. Another striking feature to use this remedy is seminal emissions along with sexual dreams. Weakness and pain in the back are the other accompanying symptoms. Sarsaparilla acts well to manage itching on scrotum and perineum, after scratching small pimples appear which ooze a moist substance. There is an intolerable offensive odour on genitals. Lastly, it is valuable to manage pain in spermatic cord after emissions or when spermatic cord swells with pain, and sensitivity in case sexual excitement is not satisfied.

Key indicating features

Blood in semen

Herpes infection with eruption on prepuce

Balanitis with red, inflamed glans penis

Seminal emissions with sexual dreams, weakness and backache

4. Female Problems (Cracked Nipples, Scanty Menses, Painful Menses, Breast Cancer)

For females, this medicine is beneficial to heal cracks of nipples, scanty late menses, and painful periods. It is used for late and scanty menses. There may be soreness on thighs and itchy eruptions on the forehead. It is helpful to relieve painful menses. There is pain in lower abdomen, back and thighs, vomiting or loose stool attend it. Sarsaparilla is an important medicine to heal eruptions on face that are worse during menses. As per homeopathic therapeutics, its use is also indicated for managing cases of breast cancer.

Key indicating features

Painful menses with pain in lower abdomen, back and thighs, vomiting, loose stool

Face eruptions worse during menses

5. Head (Headache, Eruptions)

By acting on head, Sarsaparilla can help to manage headache and eruptions on scalp. The characteristic to use it during headache is pain in back of head (occiput) radiating either to eyes or to root of nose. A tight band is felt around head. It can also be given for throbbing pain in the head. Nausea and sour vomiting may attend headache. Use of this medicine is also considered when there are moist eruptions on scalp with pus discharge which causes inflammation wherever it touches. The eruptions are marked on forehead. Scalp is sensitive to touch and falling of hair may be noted.

Key indicating features

Headache when pain from back of head radiates to eyes or to root of nose

Moist eruptions on scalp with pus discharge

6. Limbs (Joint Pains, Bone Pains)

It is mainly indicated to treat joint and bone pains. It is useful for treating stitching pain in joint of arms, hands, fingers, which gets worse from motion. Sarsaparilla is beneficial for managing knee joint pain, attended with swelling, heat and tenderness. Pain can be felt in both knees at the same time or it can alternate between two sides. It gets worse from movement especially going up and down a staircase. Besides, it can check pain in the bones that gets worse at night and in damp weather.

Key indicating features

Stitching pain in joints of arms, hands, fingers that increases from movement

Knee pain with swelling, heat, tenderness, gets worse by going up and down the staircase

Bone pains that get worse at night and in damp weather

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints are worse at end of urination, at night, in cold wet weather, in spring, from touch, motion, before menses

Relieving factors: Complaints are better from warmth and uncovering neck and chest

Dosage

It can be used from low to high potencies. If using it in low potency, its repetition can be done frequently. But in higher potencies, frequent repetition is usually not recommended.

Relationship With Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Belladonna, Merc Sol and Sepia

It antidotes: Merc Sol

Followed well by: Allium Cepa, Belladonna, Hepar Sulph, Merc Sol, Phosphorus, Rhus Tox, Sepia and Sulphur