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…
EUPIONUM
EUPIONUM Wood-tar distillation (EUPION) Marked female symptoms, and backache. A remedy for uterine displacements. Pain in back, followed by a bland leucorrhśa. Menses too early and copious; flow thin. Intense sweat…
FRAXINUS AMERICANA
FRAXINUS AMERICANA White Ash Enlargement of the uterus. Fibrous growths, subinvolution, and prolapse. Uterine tumors, with bearing-down sensations. Fever sores on lips. Cramps in feet. Cold creeping and hot flashes.…
GNAPHALIUM POLYCEPHALUM
GNAPHALIUM POLYCEPHALUM Cud-weed-Old Balsa (GNAPHALIUM) A remedy of unquestioned benefit in sciatica, when pain is associated with numbness of the part affected. Rheumatism and morning diarrhśa. Polyuria. Face.--Intermittent pains of superior maxillary…
ABIANA IMBRICATA
ABIANA IMBRICATA Pichi A South American shrub cultivated in Southern California. It is a terebrinthine diuretic. It has also tonic and chologogue properties, used in the treatment of nasal catarrh,…
FUCUS VESICULOSUS
FUCUS VESICULOSUS Sea Kelp A remedy for obesity and non-toxic goitre; also exophthalmic. Digestion is furthered and flatulence diminished. Obstinate constipation; forehead feels as if compressed by an iron ring. Thyroid…