Homeopathy LibraryEuphrasia Officinalis
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Through the ganglionic nervous system Euphrasia exerts its power almost entirely upon the mucous membranes, especially those of the eye and lids, and of the upper portion of the respiratory tract, producing a distinct catarrhal inflammation, partaking of the nature of an influenza, and characterized by an excessive watery secretion, which is the chief characteristic of the drug.
Characteristic symptoms.
▲ Worse
In morning; while in bed; indoors; in evening
▼ Better
After getting out of bed; out doors; from eating
The full Cowperthwaite text, by section
Head
(Euphrasia officinalis)
Confusion and bruised pain in the head. ( Gels .)
Dull frontal headache. (Hydras., Kali bi., Nux v., Puls .)
Eyes
(Euphrasia officinalis)
Burning in the eyes, with lachrymation. (Ars.)
Pressure on the eyes, with lachrymation.
Frequent burning biting in the eyes ; biting water runs from them . (Ars., Merc. cor.)
Itching and burning in the eyes, obliging frequent winking and wiping the eyes. (Croc., Puls.)
Redness, burning ; swelling of the margins of the lids . (Merc. cor., Sulph .)
Frequent inclination to blink . (Croc.)
Lids sensitive and swollen.
Abundant flow of corrosive tears, almost blinding him. (Merc. cor.)
Vision dim, as through a veil, in the evening. (Caust., Merc., Petrol., Puls., Sulph .)
Feeling as though the cornea were covered with much mucus ; it obscures his vision, and obliges him to frequently close and press the lids together. (Croc., Puls.)
Excessive photophobia. ( Acon., Bell., Merc .)
Spots, vesicles, and ulcers of the cornea. (Merc., Sil.)
Sensation as though a hair hung over the eye, and must be wiped away.
Nose
(Euphrasia officinalis)
Profuse bland ( Cepa , acrid), fluent coryza (Ars., Merc.), with scalding tears and aversion to light ; worse in the evening and during the night.
Violent irritation to sneeze, without cold or apparent cause. (Cham.)
Respiratory Organs.- (Euphrasia officinalis)
Catarrhal hoarseness. ( Acon., Carb. v., Hep. s., Phos .)
Irritation of the larynx impelling him to cough, followed by tensive pressure beneath the sternum.
Cough on rising in the morning, with abundant expectoration of mucus.
Profuse expectoration of mucus by voluntary hawking.
Difficult deep inspiration even while sitting.
Pressive pain beneath the sternum, with transient sticking here and there in the chest.
Sleep
(Euphrasia officinalis)
Unusual yawning while walking in the open air.
Frequent waking, as from fright, in the night.
Amelioration
Therapeutic Range.- (Euphrasia officinalis)
Acute catarrhal affections in general ; headache ; conjunctivitis ; nasal and bronchial catarrh ; influenza ; catarrhal fever.
Also in amaurosis, and opacity of the cornea.
Compare
(Euphrasia officinalis)
Acon., Aethus., Arg. nit., Apis, Ars., Bell., Calc. c., Cepa, Coni., Hep. s., Kali bi., Merc., Merc. cor., Nux v., Puls ., Phos., Sulph ., Sep.
Antidotes
(Euphrasia officinalis)
Camph., Puls.
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