HAEMATOXYLON CAMPECHIANUM

HAEMATOXYLON CAMPECHIANUM Logwood (HAEMATOXYLON) Sense of constriction is characteristic. Sensation as if a bar lay across chest. Angina pectoris. Head.--Feels constricted; heavy, hot. Eyelids heavy. Stomach.--Painful digging from abdomen to throat,…

HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS

HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS Golden Seal (HYDRASTIS) Acts especially on mucous membranes, relaxing them and producing a thick, yellowish, ropy secretion. The catarrh may be anywhere,-throat, stomach, uterus, urethra,-it is always characterized by this…

IPECACUANHA

IPECACUANHA Ipecac-root (IPECA) The chief action is on the ramifications of the pneumogastric nerve, producing spasmodic irritation in chest and stomach. Morphia habit. The principal feature of Ipecacuanha is its persistent…

HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA

HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA Witch-hazel (HAMAMELIS VIRGINICA) Venous congestion, hæmorrhages, varicose veins, and hæmorrhoids, with bruised soreness of affected parts, seem to be the special sphere of this remedy. Acts upon the coats…

HYDROCYANICUM ACIDUM

HYDROCYANICUM ACIDUM Prussic Acid (HYDROCYANIC ACID) One of the most toxic agents known. Convulsions and paralysis express the action of this remedy. Spasmodic constriction in larynx, feeling of suffocation, pain…

IRIDIUM METALLICUM

IRIDIUM METALLICUM The Metal (IRIDIUM) Intestinal putrefaction and septicćmia. Anćmia, increases red corpuscles. Epilepsy; lupus. Rheumatism and gout. Uterine tumors. Spinal paresis. Exhaustion after disease. Children who are puny, weak-limbed, and grow…

HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES

HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES Pennyroyal (HEDEOMA) Female symptoms are most marked; usually associated with nervous disturbances. Red sand in urine. Pain along ureter. Flatulent colic. Antidotes effects of Poison-oak (Grindelia). Head.--Dull, heavy feeling…

HYDROCOTYLE ASIATICA

HYDROCOTYLE ASIATICA Indian Pennywort (HYDROCOTYLE) Curative in disorders that exhibit interstitial inflammation and cellular proliferation in any part. Hypertrophy and induration of connective tissue. Has considerable reputation in leprosy and lupus, when there…

Abbreviation Used In Materia Medica I

IBER ------> IBERIS AMARA (IBERIS) ICHTH ------> ICHTHYOLUM ICTOD ------> ICTODES FOETIDA (POTHOS FOETIDUS) IGN ------> IGNATIA AMARA (IGNATIA) ILX-A ------> ILEX AQUIFOLIUM IND ------> INDIUM METALLICUM (INDIUM) INDG ------>…

HECLA LAVA

HECLA LAVA Lava Scorić from Mt. Hecla (HEKLA LAVA) Marked action upon the jaws. Of great use in exostosis, gum abscess, difficult teething. Nodosities, caries of bone, etc. Osteitis, periostitis, osteosarcoma;…

HYOSCYAMUS NIGER

HYOSCYAMUS NIGER Henbane (HYOSCYAMUS) Disturbs the nervous system profoundly. It is as if some diabolical force took possession of the brain and prevented its functions. It causes a perfect picture…

IODOFORMIUM

IODOFORMIUM Iodoform (IODOFORMUM) Should not be forgotten in the treatment of tubercular meningitis, both as a local application to the head and internally (Bacil). Tuberculous conditions. Subacute and chronic diarrhœa of…

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS Sunflower (HELIANTHUS) Old cases of intermittent fever. Coryza, catarrh, nasal hćmorrhage and thick scabs in nose. Rheumatic pain in left knee. Vomiting, black stools, congestion and dryness of…

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM St. John's-wort (HYPERICUM) The great remedy for injuries to nerves, especially of fingers, toes and nails. Crushed fingers, especially tips. Excessive painfulness is a guiding symptom to its…

IRIS VERSICOLOR

IRIS VERSICOLOR Blue Flag Thyroid, pancreas, salivary, intestinal glands, and gastro-intestinal mucous membrane, are especially affected. Increases the flow of bile. Sick headaches and cholera morbus are a special therapeutic field…