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Chelidonium Majus
Chelidonium majus · CHEL
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Origin Plant · Papaveraceae · Simple
ClarkePreparation Tincture of entire fresh plant, at time of flowering.
Sources 18 entries across 16 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …

Dose
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Tincture and lower attenuations.

Reason for useBoericke

A prominent liver remedy, covering many of the direct reflex symptoms of diseased conditions of that organ. The jaundiced skin, and especially the constant pain under inferior angle of right scapula, are certain indications. Paralytic drawing and lameness in single parts. The great general lethargy and indisposition to make any effort is also marked. Ailments brought on or renewed by change of weather. Serous effusions. Hydrocele. Bilious complication during gestation.


▲ Worse right side, motion, touch, change of weather, very early in morning
▼ Better after dinner, from pressure

By regionBoericke
Head Icy coldness of occiput from the nape of neck; feels heavy as lead. …
Eyes Dirty yellow color of whites. Sore sensation on looking up. Tears fairly gush out. …
Stomach Tongue yellow, with imprint of teeth; large and flabby (Merc; Hyd). Taste bitter, pasty. Bad odor from mouth. Prefers hot food and drink. …
Female Menses too late and too profuse.
Respiratory Very quick and short inspirations; pain on deep inspiration. Dyspnoea. Short, exhausting cough; sensation of dust not relieved by cough. …
Back Pain in nape. Stiff neck, head drawn to left. Fixed pain under inner and lower angle of right scapula. Pain at lower angle of left scapula.
Extremities Pain in arms, shoulders, hands, tips of fingers. Icy coldness of tips of fingers; wrists sore, tearing in metacarpal bones. Whole flesh sore to touch. …
Skin Dry heat of skin; itches, yellow. Painful red pimples and pustules. Old, spreading, offensive ulcers. Wilted skin. Sallow, cold, clammy.

Books*
Antidoted by Aconitum Napellus 2, Calendula Officinalis, Camphora +3
Complementary Lycopodium Clavatum, Bryonia Alba, Dioscorea Villosa +2
Follows well —
Compare Bryonia Alba, Lycopodium Clavatum, Arsenicum Album +30

* 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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