PLUMBUM METALLICUM

PLUMBUM METALLICUM Lead The great drug for general sclerotic conditions. Lead paralysis is chiefly of extensors, forearm or upper limb, from center to periphery with partial anæsthesia or excessive hyperasthesia,…

POLYGONUM HYDROPIPEROIDES

POLYGONUM HYDROPIPEROIDES Hydropiper - Smartweed (POLYGONUM PUNCTATUM) Metrorrhagia, also Amenorrhœa in young girls. Varicosis; hæmorrhoids and rectal pockets. Burning in stomach followed by feeling of coldness in the pit of the…

PODOPHYLLINUM

PODOPHYLLINUM May-apple (PODOPHYLLUM) Is especially adapted to persons of bilious temperament. It affects chiefly the duodenum, small intestines, liver, and rectum The Podophyllum disease is a gastro-enteritis with colicky pain and bilious vomiting.…

PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS

PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS Sycamore-Buttonwood Tarsal tumors. Apply the tincture. Both acute and old neglected cases, where destruction of tissue occurred and cicatricial contraction caused marked deformity of lid, restored to practically…

PLATINUM METALLICUM

PLATINUM METALLICUM The Metal (PLATINA) Is pre-eminently a woman's remedy. Strong tendency to paralysis, anæsthesia, localized numbness and coldness are shown. Hysterical spasms; pains increase and decrease gradually (Stannum). Tremulousness. Mind.--Irresistible impulse…

PLANTAGO MAJOR

PLANTAGO MAJOR Plantain Has considerable clinical reputation in the treatment of earache, toothache, and enuresis. Sharp pain in eyes, reflex from decayed teeth or inflammation of middle ear. Eyeball very…

PIX LIQUIDA

PIX LIQUIDA Pine-tar Tar and its constituents act on various mucous membranes. Its skin symptoms most important. A great cough medicine. Bronchial irritation after influenza (Kreosot; Kali bich). Scaly eruptions.…

PITUITARIA GLANDULA

PITUITARIA GLANDULA (PITUITARY GLAND) Pituitary exercises a superior control over the growth and development of the sexual organs, stimulates muscular activity and overcomes uterine inertia. Its influence over unstriped muscular…

PIPER NIGRUM

PIPER NIGRUM Black Pepper Sensation of burning and pressure everywhere. Mind.--Sad, apprehensive. Unable to concentrate; starts at any noise. Head.--Heavy headache, as if temples were pressed in; pressure in nasal…

PIPER METHYSTICUM

PIPER METHYSTICUM Kava-kava The intoxication produced by Kava is of a silent and drowsy character with incoherent dreams, loss of muscular power. Urinary and skin symptoms have been verified. Marked modality. Arthritis deformans.…

PINUS SILVESTRIS

PINUS SILVESTRIS Scotch Pine Has been found of real use in the treatment of weak ankles and tardiness in walking, in scrofulous and rachitic children. Emaciation of lower extremities. Pinus sylvestris combines…

PICRICUM ACIDUM

PICRICUM ACIDUM Picric Acid-Trinitrophenol Causes degeneration of the spinal cord, with paralysis. Brainfag and sexual excitement. Acts upon the generative organs probably through the lumbar centers of the spinal cord;…

PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA

PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA Poke-root (PHYTOLACCA) Aching, soreness, restlessness, prostration, are general symptoms guiding to Phytolacca. Pre-eminently a glandular remedy. Glandular swellings with heat and inflammation. Has a powerful effect on fibrous…

PHYSALIS ALKEKENGI

PHYSALIS ALKEKENGI Alkekengi-Winter Cherry (PHYSALIS - SOLANUM VESICARIUM) Marked urinary symptoms confirming its ancient uses in gravel, etc. Lithiasis; marked diuretic action. Languor and muscular weakness. Head.--Vertigo, hazy feeling; memory…

PHYSOSTIGMA VENENOSUM

PHYSOSTIGMA VENENOSUM Calabar Bean This remedy and its active principle, Eserine, form a valuable addition to Materia Medica. Stimulates heart, raises blood pressure, and increases peristalsis. Causes contraction of the pupil…