Phytolacca Decandra

Where do we find studies of Phytolacca ?

Hering's Materia Medica, Hale's New Remedies ; mentioned in Hahnemann's Lesser Writings .

What is Phytolacca ?

It is the Poke root , and the tincture is made from the fresh root, of not too rank growth.

What are some of its general symptoms ?

Bruised feeling of the muscles with stiffness worse at night and in wet weather. Pains better in open air.

What is an important keynote for Phytolacca ?

Aching all over the body.

What are the throat symptoms of this drug ?

Dry, sore throat of dark red color ; the tonsils are dark red ; pain on swallowing, especially at the root of the tongue, accompanied by general aching in the back and limbs. A sensation of a hot ball in the throat is a good indication.

What are the symptoms of Phytolacca on the mammary gland ?

Nodosities in the female breast ; hard swelling, and tenderness on nursing ; pains seem to radiate from nipple all over the body. Mastitis.

When is Bryonia useful in mastitis ?

In the early stages with cutting pains, great heat, redness and swelling.

Where do the pains of Croton tiglium go upon nursing ?

To the back.

What other drug has nodosities in the female breast, and how is it distinguished from Phytolacca ?

Conium , here there is stony hardness, and it is less acute than Phytolacca ; in Conium the breasts are exceedingly sensitive, cannot bear the touch of clothes, and walking or jarring is painful. A traumatic cause is also a further indication.

Mention two other remedies that have nodes in the breast.

Calcarea fluorica and Silicea .