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Causticum
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Origin Mineral · Simple
ClarkePreparation solution of potassium sulphate. Tincture with spirit.
Sources 20 entries across 18 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …

Dose Boericke
3X–30X, ↑
Third to thirtieth attenuation. In chronic ailments and especially in paralytic states, the higher potencies once or twice a week

Reason for useGladstone Clarke

1 . Dark-haired persons of rigid fibre and yellow, sallow complexion. 2 . Melancholy mood ; especially after long lasting grief or sorrow ; with easy weeping particularly in children or peevishness and pessimism ; no disposition or ability for physical and mental exertion ; intense sympathy for the sufferings of others. 3 . Faint-like sinking of strength with internal trembling ( Gels .). 4 . Paralytic conditions of single parts ; gen. right sided ; of rectum, resulting in constipation with constant ineffectual desire and tendency to stand during stool ; also gradually appearing general paralysis. 5 . Rheumatic affections with feeling of tension and shortening of muscles ; tearing, drawing pains ; more in limbs than in joints. 6 . Great rawness and soreness in various parts ; sometimes described as burning. 7 . Cough, hollow, spasmodic ; often with hoarseness or aphonia < on expiration, > cold drink ; accompanied by spurt of Urine ; tough stringy mucus difficult to expectorate. 8 . Unhealthy skin ; great tendency to warts ; ailments from suppressed-chronic skin troubles. 9 . Great restlessness at night ; unable to find easy position, to lie in. 10. Patient chilly ; < in clear, fine weather, > damp, wet weather (i.e. mild, soft air) yet < from bathing or getting wet. Note : Incompatible with Phosphorus ; must not be used before or after.


Books*
Antidoted by Coffea Cruda 3, Dulcamara 3, Asa Foetida 2 +16
Complementary Petroselinum Sativum, Carbo Vegetabilis, Mercurius Corrosivus
Follows well —
Compare Gelsemium Sempervirens, Sulphur, Arnica Montana +32

* Number of books that state the relation, where more than one. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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