Homeopathy
51. CADMIUM SULPH
Cadmium sulphuricum
Cadmium sulfate.
Key Uses:Stomach problems accompanied by sharp, cutting abdominal pains, severe nausea, and vomiting Bell's palsy
Origin : Chemically prepared.
Background : This mineral derives its name from the Greek word kadmia, meaning “earth.” It is used as a pigment in oil paints and printing ink.
Preparation : Cadmium sulfate is triturated with lactose sugar.
Remedy Profile : Cadmium belongs to the same family on the periodic table as zinc and mercury, and the Cadmium remedy shares some of the traits associated with the remedies based on those elements. When ill, these people are often chilly, exhausted, anxious, irritable, depressed, and have a fear of death. The more their illness progresses, the more they want to stay still, perhaps becoming faint on rising.
The remedy is typically used to treat stomach problems accompanied by sharp, cutting pains in the abdomen, a feeling of constriction, intense burning, and vomiting. There may be nausea so severe that the slightest touch to the lips will trigger abdominal pain and the retching of black or yellowy green vomit.
Symptoms Better : For rest; for eating.
Symptoms Worse : For open air; for getting up; for the slightest movement; after sleep.
Cadmium sulfate.
Key Uses:
Origin : Chemically prepared.
Background : This mineral derives its name from the Greek word kadmia, meaning “earth.” It is used as a pigment in oil paints and printing ink.
Preparation : Cadmium sulfate is triturated with lactose sugar.
Remedy Profile : Cadmium belongs to the same family on the periodic table as zinc and mercury, and the Cadmium remedy shares some of the traits associated with the remedies based on those elements. When ill, these people are often chilly, exhausted, anxious, irritable, depressed, and have a fear of death. The more their illness progresses, the more they want to stay still, perhaps becoming faint on rising.
The remedy is typically used to treat stomach problems accompanied by sharp, cutting pains in the abdomen, a feeling of constriction, intense burning, and vomiting. There may be nausea so severe that the slightest touch to the lips will trigger abdominal pain and the retching of black or yellowy green vomit.
Symptoms Better : For rest; for eating.
Symptoms Worse : For open air; for getting up; for the slightest movement; after sleep.
52. CALADIUM
Caladium seguinum
American arum, dumb cane, poison arum.
Key Uses:Debilitation, forgetfulness, nervousness, and restlessness, perhaps following a feverish illness Impotence
Origin : Found in the Caribbean islands, Guyana, and northern Brazil.
Background : This plant’s poison causes muteness and impotence: in the 17th and 18th centuries, the men of the West Indian Maroons applied it to their wives’ sexual organs to suppress their libido and cause impotence in any man who seduced them.
Preparation : The whole, fresh plant, including the root, is macerated in alcohol.
Remedy Profile : Caladium is most appropriate for people who feel debilitated, nervous, restless, and forgetful, perhaps following a feverish illness. Illness depletes their energy levels and libido, despite a prior history of high sexual energy and a susceptibility to lascivious thoughts. Other symptoms include rough, dry, itchy skin and a marked craving for tobacco.
Symptoms Better : After sweating; for sleeping in the daytime.
Symptoms Worse : For movement.
American arum, dumb cane, poison arum.
Key Uses:
Origin : Found in the Caribbean islands, Guyana, and northern Brazil.
Background : This plant’s poison causes muteness and impotence: in the 17th and 18th centuries, the men of the West Indian Maroons applied it to their wives’ sexual organs to suppress their libido and cause impotence in any man who seduced them.
Preparation : The whole, fresh plant, including the root, is macerated in alcohol.
Remedy Profile : Caladium is most appropriate for people who feel debilitated, nervous, restless, and forgetful, perhaps following a feverish illness. Illness depletes their energy levels and libido, despite a prior history of high sexual energy and a susceptibility to lascivious thoughts. Other symptoms include rough, dry, itchy skin and a marked craving for tobacco.
Symptoms Better : After sweating; for sleeping in the daytime.
Symptoms Worse : For movement.
53. CALC IOD
Calcium iodatum syn. Calcarea iodata
Calcium iodide.
Key Uses:Adenoid complaints Enlarged tonsils Fibroids Thyroid enlargement during pubertyCALC. FLUOR.
Origin : Chemically prepared.
Background : In large doses, this white, soluble powder may irritate the bowels, but it is also thought to prevent “rotting in the bowels” and to deodorize the stools.
Preparation : Calcium iodide is dissolved in alcohol, diluted, and succussed.
Remedy Profile : This remedy is most suitable for people who feel lightheaded, as if their head “isn’t there.” They may be indifferent to life and disinclined to work.
Key conditions linked with the Calc. iod. remedy are enlarged tonsils honeycombed with pits, glandular swellings, and fibroids. Adenoid complaints accompanied by frequent colds in children may respond to the remedy, as may thyroid enlargement during puberty. In certain cases, the glandular swellings, such as those in the breast, may become cancerous.
Symptoms Better : For open air.
Symptoms Worse : For warmth; for the heat of the bed; at night; in cold weather.
Calcium iodide.
Key Uses:
Origin : Chemically prepared.
Background : In large doses, this white, soluble powder may irritate the bowels, but it is also thought to prevent “rotting in the bowels” and to deodorize the stools.
Preparation : Calcium iodide is dissolved in alcohol, diluted, and succussed.
Remedy Profile : This remedy is most suitable for people who feel lightheaded, as if their head “isn’t there.” They may be indifferent to life and disinclined to work.
Key conditions linked with the Calc. iod. remedy are enlarged tonsils honeycombed with pits, glandular swellings, and fibroids. Adenoid complaints accompanied by frequent colds in children may respond to the remedy, as may thyroid enlargement during puberty. In certain cases, the glandular swellings, such as those in the breast, may become cancerous.
Symptoms Better : For open air.
Symptoms Worse : For warmth; for the heat of the bed; at night; in cold weather.
54. CALC SULPH
Calcium sulphuricum syn. Calcarea sulphurica
Gypsum, calcium sulfate.
Key Uses:Mucous-membrane discharges, especially thick, yellow-colored catarrh or lumpy mucus with a cough Suppurating, yellow discharges of pus in wounds and other skin conditions, such as eczema and acne, as well as the glands and bones
Origin : Found widely in nature, forming in hot springs and clay beds.
Background : Gypsum is used to make plaster of Paris, which can be formed into a protective sheath to immobilize injuries. Dr. Schüssler developed the remedy as one of his “biochemic” tissue salts (see page 90).
Preparation : Gypsum is mixed with lactose sugar and triturated.
Remedy Profile : Calc. sulph. is best suited to people who tend to be timid and fearful, especially of birds. They may compensate for their timidity by being argumentative and bossy, and can be terribly jealous.
Suppurating, yellow discharges of pus are typically associated with this remedy. Calc. sulph. is generally prescribed once the pus has “found a vent.” The pus may affect wounds and other skin conditions, such as eczema, as well as the mucous membranes, glands, and bones. Healing generally occurs slowly or not at all. Typical mucous- membrane discharges include thick, yellow- colored catarrh accompanying a cold, or thick, yellow, lumpy mucus with a cough.
Symptoms Better : For open air; for heat; for uncovering; for bathing.
Symptoms Worse : For cold and damp; for drafts; for walking rapidly.
Gypsum, calcium sulfate.
Key Uses:
Origin : Found widely in nature, forming in hot springs and clay beds.
Background : Gypsum is used to make plaster of Paris, which can be formed into a protective sheath to immobilize injuries. Dr. Schüssler developed the remedy as one of his “biochemic” tissue salts (see page 90).
Preparation : Gypsum is mixed with lactose sugar and triturated.
Remedy Profile : Calc. sulph. is best suited to people who tend to be timid and fearful, especially of birds. They may compensate for their timidity by being argumentative and bossy, and can be terribly jealous.
Suppurating, yellow discharges of pus are typically associated with this remedy. Calc. sulph. is generally prescribed once the pus has “found a vent.” The pus may affect wounds and other skin conditions, such as eczema, as well as the mucous membranes, glands, and bones. Healing generally occurs slowly or not at all. Typical mucous- membrane discharges include thick, yellow- colored catarrh accompanying a cold, or thick, yellow, lumpy mucus with a cough.
Symptoms Better : For open air; for heat; for uncovering; for bathing.
Symptoms Worse : For cold and damp; for drafts; for walking rapidly.
55. CALC SIL
Calcium silicatum syn. Calcarea silicata
Calcium silicate.
Key Uses:Boils, warts, or abscesses Lack of confidence Severe acne or acne rosacea
Origin : Occurs naturally as wollastonite, but usually prepared chemically.
Background : Calcium silicate is a vital constituent of glass and cement. In the food industry it is used as an anti-sticking agent in salt, rice, and candy.
Preparation : The compound is mixed with lactose sugar and triturated.
Remedy Profile : Those for whom Calc. sil. is most suited tend to feel weak and cold, although overheating makes them feel worse. They may seem obsessed with dead friends and relatives, and may talk to the dead in their imaginations. Thrift and a lack of confidence are also typical in these people.
The remedy is used primarily for this state of mind in conjunction with skin conditions, especially severe acne or acne rosacea, boils, warts, or abscesses.
Symptoms Better : For lying down, especially on the back.
Symptoms Worse : For cold; for touch; for jarring; in the evening; at night.
Calcium silicate.
Key Uses:
Origin : Occurs naturally as wollastonite, but usually prepared chemically.
Background : Calcium silicate is a vital constituent of glass and cement. In the food industry it is used as an anti-sticking agent in salt, rice, and candy.
Preparation : The compound is mixed with lactose sugar and triturated.
Remedy Profile : Those for whom Calc. sil. is most suited tend to feel weak and cold, although overheating makes them feel worse. They may seem obsessed with dead friends and relatives, and may talk to the dead in their imaginations. Thrift and a lack of confidence are also typical in these people.
The remedy is used primarily for this state of mind in conjunction with skin conditions, especially severe acne or acne rosacea, boils, warts, or abscesses.
Symptoms Better : For lying down, especially on the back.
Symptoms Worse : For cold; for touch; for jarring; in the evening; at night.
56. CALENDULA
Calendula officinalis
Pot marigold, marigold.
Key Uses:Bleeding in the gums after a tooth extraction Cuts and broken skin Eczema Leg and varicose ulcers Postoperative wounds Ruptured muscles or tendons Torn perineal tissues following childbirth
Origin : Native to southern Europe, but now found throughout the world.
Background : The antiseptic and anti- inflammatory properties of calendula have made it one of the longest established popular herbal remedies. Large amounts are grown in Russia, and it has been nicknamed “Russian penicillin.”
Preparation : The finely chopped, fresh flowers and leaves are steeped in alcohol.
Remedy Profile : Calendula is usually given to heal and soothe cuts and broken skin. It may prevent the development of disfiguring scars from torn and jagged wounds. In addition, non- alcohol-based preparations of the remedy may soothe eczema.
Calendula is prescribed internally and externally for leg and varicose ulcers, post- operative wounds, and ruptured muscles or tendons. It may be used to treat torn perineal tissues following childbirth, joint wounds where there is loss of synovial fluid, and bleeding in the gums after a tooth extraction.
Symptoms Better : For lying completely still; for walking.
Symptoms Worse : For damp, cloudy weather; for drafts; for eating.
Pot marigold, marigold.
Key Uses:
Origin : Native to southern Europe, but now found throughout the world.
Background : The antiseptic and anti- inflammatory properties of calendula have made it one of the longest established popular herbal remedies. Large amounts are grown in Russia, and it has been nicknamed “Russian penicillin.”
Preparation : The finely chopped, fresh flowers and leaves are steeped in alcohol.
Remedy Profile : Calendula is usually given to heal and soothe cuts and broken skin. It may prevent the development of disfiguring scars from torn and jagged wounds. In addition, non- alcohol-based preparations of the remedy may soothe eczema.
Calendula is prescribed internally and externally for leg and varicose ulcers, post- operative wounds, and ruptured muscles or tendons. It may be used to treat torn perineal tissues following childbirth, joint wounds where there is loss of synovial fluid, and bleeding in the gums after a tooth extraction.
Symptoms Better : For lying completely still; for walking.
Symptoms Worse : For damp, cloudy weather; for drafts; for eating.
57. CAMPHORA
Cinnamomum camphora syn. Laurus camphora
Camphor.
Key Uses:Cholera Colds with chills and sneezing Light-sensitive rashes
Origin : Native to Indochina and Japan, but now found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world.
Background : Commonly used as a moth repellent, camphor is also a strong narcotic, and was praised by the famous 16th-century scientist Paracelsus for its “cooling” effect on brain disorders. It is THEOBROMA CACAO (Coco pod and seeds)136 considered by some to be a universal antidote for homeopathic remedies.
Preparation : The gum of the tree is dissolved in alcohol, diluted, and succussed.
Remedy Profile : Contradictory symptoms, contrariness, and emotional and physical coldness are typical in those who respond best to Camphora. They crave sympathy, but may be quarrelsome, aggressive, and depressed.
Camphora made its reputation as a treatment for cholera (see pages 16 and 65), but is now used primarily for the initial stages of a cold with chills and sneezing. There may be great heat and perspiration with a desire to remain covered up, or chilliness with a desire to be uncovered. Other possible accompanying symptoms include insomnia and restless sleep or, conversely, deep, comatose sleep.
Symptoms Better : For thinking about symptoms, especially pain; for sweating.
Symptoms Worse : For cold; for drafts; for suppressing discharges.
Camphor.
Key Uses:
Origin : Native to Indochina and Japan, but now found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world.
Background : Commonly used as a moth repellent, camphor is also a strong narcotic, and was praised by the famous 16th-century scientist Paracelsus for its “cooling” effect on brain disorders. It is THEOBROMA CACAO (Coco pod and seeds)136 considered by some to be a universal antidote for homeopathic remedies.
Preparation : The gum of the tree is dissolved in alcohol, diluted, and succussed.
Remedy Profile : Contradictory symptoms, contrariness, and emotional and physical coldness are typical in those who respond best to Camphora. They crave sympathy, but may be quarrelsome, aggressive, and depressed.
Camphora made its reputation as a treatment for cholera (see pages 16 and 65), but is now used primarily for the initial stages of a cold with chills and sneezing. There may be great heat and perspiration with a desire to remain covered up, or chilliness with a desire to be uncovered. Other possible accompanying symptoms include insomnia and restless sleep or, conversely, deep, comatose sleep.
Symptoms Better : For thinking about symptoms, especially pain; for sweating.
Symptoms Worse : For cold; for drafts; for suppressing discharges.
58. CAPSICUM
Capsicum annuum var. annuum
Chili pepper, sweet pepper, bell pepper.
Key Uses:Infections that tend to cause discharges Low vitality, perhaps in the elderly or those debilitated by alcoholism or prostate conditions Raw, burning throat Homesickness
Origin : Native to tropical America, and cultivated throughout Africa and India.
Background : The dried pods have long been used both as a hot spice in cooking, and as a stimulant and irritant in herbalism. The indigenous tribes of tropical America also used it as a local painkiller.
Preparation : The dried pods are steeped in alcohol, then diluted and succussed.
Remedy Profile : Capsicum is best suited to those who are “peppery,” discontented, and rather pessimistic. Homesickness or nostalgia often prevents them from fully engaging in their daily lives.
The classic symptom picture for this remedy is of low vitality, perhaps in the elderly or those debilitated by alcoholism or prostate conditions. Weakness is usually accompanied by slow healing processes, infections that tend to suppurate, and great sensitivity to drafts. Further typical symptoms include a raw, red, burning throat that smarts, as if from eating the pepper itself.
Symptoms Better : For heat; for continued movement; for eating.
Symptoms Worse : For cold air; for the least draft; for uncovering the affected area; for drinking or bathing in cold water.
Chili pepper, sweet pepper, bell pepper.
Key Uses:
Origin : Native to tropical America, and cultivated throughout Africa and India.
Background : The dried pods have long been used both as a hot spice in cooking, and as a stimulant and irritant in herbalism. The indigenous tribes of tropical America also used it as a local painkiller.
Preparation : The dried pods are steeped in alcohol, then diluted and succussed.
Remedy Profile : Capsicum is best suited to those who are “peppery,” discontented, and rather pessimistic. Homesickness or nostalgia often prevents them from fully engaging in their daily lives.
The classic symptom picture for this remedy is of low vitality, perhaps in the elderly or those debilitated by alcoholism or prostate conditions. Weakness is usually accompanied by slow healing processes, infections that tend to suppurate, and great sensitivity to drafts. Further typical symptoms include a raw, red, burning throat that smarts, as if from eating the pepper itself.
Symptoms Better : For heat; for continued movement; for eating.
Symptoms Worse : For cold air; for the least draft; for uncovering the affected area; for drinking or bathing in cold water.
59. CARBOLIC AC
Acidum carbolicum
Carbolic acid, phenol.
Key Uses:Constipation with foul breath Diarrhea, dysentery, or cholera Increased urine production Malignant or septic wounds Sudden, burning, pricking, stinging pains, and collapse—for example, due to anaphylactic shock after a bee sting Vomiting due to sea sickness, pregnancy, or cancer
Origin : Chemically prepared.
Background : In 19th-century Europe and the US this acid was used to sterilize surgical equipment. It is an antiseptic and disinfectant, although prolonged contact can lead to health problems.
Preparation : Carbolic acid is dissolved in purified water, diluted, and succussed.
Remedy Profile : This remedy is most suited to those who tend to be restless, irritable, forgetful, and bewildered. Often exhausted, they yawn and stretch constantly, and have a very acute sense of smell. Perplexing dreams leave them unrefreshed after sleep.
Carbolic ac. is used for sudden burning, pricking, stinging pains, typically with marked collapse, such as the anaphylactic shock that may follow a bee sting. It is also prescribed for malignant or septic wounds, particularly if these are linked to compound fractures. Another use of the remedy is for treating increased urine production with or without burning pain, possibly associated with diabetes or other diseases that may affect urine production. Urine is typically black or green in color, and is accompanied by putrid, strong-smelling discharges, notably from the anus.
The remedy may additionally be used to treat vomiting due to sea sickness, pregnancy, or cancer. The vomiting is accompanied by a constant thirst for water, a tendency to belch, and abdominal pain. Offensive-smelling diarrhea, dysentery, or cholera may also be treated, as may constipation with foul breath.
Symptoms Better : For rubbing and binding up painful areas; for smoking; for strong tea.
Symptoms Worse : For pregnancy; for jarring; for walking; for mental exertion.
Carbolic acid, phenol.
Key Uses:
Origin : Chemically prepared.
Background : In 19th-century Europe and the US this acid was used to sterilize surgical equipment. It is an antiseptic and disinfectant, although prolonged contact can lead to health problems.
Preparation : Carbolic acid is dissolved in purified water, diluted, and succussed.
Remedy Profile : This remedy is most suited to those who tend to be restless, irritable, forgetful, and bewildered. Often exhausted, they yawn and stretch constantly, and have a very acute sense of smell. Perplexing dreams leave them unrefreshed after sleep.
Carbolic ac. is used for sudden burning, pricking, stinging pains, typically with marked collapse, such as the anaphylactic shock that may follow a bee sting. It is also prescribed for malignant or septic wounds, particularly if these are linked to compound fractures. Another use of the remedy is for treating increased urine production with or without burning pain, possibly associated with diabetes or other diseases that may affect urine production. Urine is typically black or green in color, and is accompanied by putrid, strong-smelling discharges, notably from the anus.
The remedy may additionally be used to treat vomiting due to sea sickness, pregnancy, or cancer. The vomiting is accompanied by a constant thirst for water, a tendency to belch, and abdominal pain. Offensive-smelling diarrhea, dysentery, or cholera may also be treated, as may constipation with foul breath.
Symptoms Better : For rubbing and binding up painful areas; for smoking; for strong tea.
Symptoms Worse : For pregnancy; for jarring; for walking; for mental exertion.
60. CANNABIS SAT
Cannabis sativa
Marijuana, European hemp, American hemp, pot, weed.
Key Uses:Reproductive system disorders, such as discharges from or narrowing of the urethra, inflammation of the penis, or acute gonorrhea Urinary tract disorders, such as infections and cystitis
Origin : Native to northern India, China, and Iran, but now cultivated worldwide.
Background : This plant is cultivated for its fiber and seeds and illegally as a recreational drug. It is closely related to Cannabis sativa ‘Indica’ (see page 43).
Preparation : The tops of the male and female flowers are macerated in alcohol.
Remedy Profile : People for whom Cannabis sat. is considered most suitable have a tendency to be rather dreamy, absentminded, and detached. They often have the feeling that everything is slightly unreal, and are easily debilitated.
The remedy is prescribed primarily for problems of the urinary and reproductive systems. It may be used for urogenital symptoms such as infections in the urinary tract, and cystitis with severe, burning pains and spasms that interrupt the flow of urine. Typical reproductive system disorders associated with the remedy include discharges from or narrowing of the urethra, inflammation of the penis, and acute gonorrhea.
Symptoms Better : For warmth; for rest.
Symptoms Worse : For urinating; for being approached by anyone; for looking at bright objects; for touch.
Marijuana, European hemp, American hemp, pot, weed.
Key Uses:
Origin : Native to northern India, China, and Iran, but now cultivated worldwide.
Background : This plant is cultivated for its fiber and seeds and illegally as a recreational drug. It is closely related to Cannabis sativa ‘Indica’ (see page 43).
Preparation : The tops of the male and female flowers are macerated in alcohol.
Remedy Profile : People for whom Cannabis sat. is considered most suitable have a tendency to be rather dreamy, absentminded, and detached. They often have the feeling that everything is slightly unreal, and are easily debilitated.
The remedy is prescribed primarily for problems of the urinary and reproductive systems. It may be used for urogenital symptoms such as infections in the urinary tract, and cystitis with severe, burning pains and spasms that interrupt the flow of urine. Typical reproductive system disorders associated with the remedy include discharges from or narrowing of the urethra, inflammation of the penis, and acute gonorrhea.
Symptoms Better : For warmth; for rest.
Symptoms Worse : For urinating; for being approached by anyone; for looking at bright objects; for touch.