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Formica Rufa
5 entries across 5 books · abbreviations: FORM · Family: Hymenoptera
Source and preparationAnimal · Hymenoptera · Formica rufa
PreparationTincture from crushed live ants. Clarke
Full source note…
Formica rufa. The Ant. N. O. Hymenoptera. Tincture from crushed live ants. Contains formic acid (HCO, OH). ClarkeAbout the family
Hymenoptera…
Hymenoptera is the order of insects that includes ants, bees, and wasps, characterized by two pairs of membranous wings and often a stinger or social organization. Of the listed remedies, Formica Rufa (the red wood ant) and Vespa Crabro (the European hornet) are its best-known homeopathic representatives.Dose6X–30X · Sixth to thirtieth attenuation. · Boericke ⓘ
Remedies said to end or reduce the action of Formica Rufa, for example if it has caused an unwanted reaction. What is an antidote?
Entries
1 Boericke
FORMICA RUFA · William Boericke · 5,879 chars
3 Clarke
Formica · John Henry Clarke · 8,208 chars
4 Hering
Formica Rufa · Constantine Hering · 41,748 chars
14 T. F. Allen
FORMICA · Timothy Field Allen · 17,937 chars
22 Roberts
Formica rufa · Herbert Alfred Roberts · 2,211 chars
Relations (this remedy →)
compare 13Aloe SocotrinaApis MellificaArsenicum AlbumBryonia AlbaCapsicum AnnuumChlorumDulcamaraFragaria VescaPodophyllinumThrombidium Muscae DomesticaeTrombidium Muscae DomesticaeTuberculinumUrtica Urens
compatible 1Chamomilla
Backlinks (other remedies → this one)
compare 3CantharidesEpigea RepensUrtica Urens
complementary 1Euphorbia Hypericifolia
similar 1Tuberculinum
Other remedies of the Hymenoptera
Research (2)
Papers in PubMed that mention this remedy together with homeopathy, newest first.
Clinical (Clarke)
ApoplexyBrain, affections ofBruisesChoreaCoughDiarrhoeaDislocationsDropsiesEyes, affections ofFacial paralysisFoot-sweat, checked, consequence ofGoutHair, falling outHeadachesNodesOverlifting, complaints fromParalysisRheumatismSight, affections ofSpine, affections ofSpleen, pain inThroat, sore