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Mezereum
Daphne mezereum · MEZ
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Origin Plant · Thymelaceae (Thymelaeaceae) · Simple
Habitat Hilly woods over nearly whole of Europe and Russian Asia
ClarkePreparation Tincture of fresh bark gathered just before the plant flowers in February and March.
Sources 18 entries across 16 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …

Dose Boericke
6X–30X
Sixth to thirtieth potency

Reason for useGladstone Clarke

1 . Light-haired, irresolute persons of phlegmatic temperament ; often scrofulous or syphilitic. 2 . Hypochondriasis ; indifferent to everything and everyone ; angry at trifles but soon sorry. 3 . Vesicular and pustular eruptions , especially after vaccination ; copious exudation of thick pus over which tough scabs form ; appear especially about the face and head ; child scratches till covered with blood ; intolerable itching and burning < scratching, at night and from heat. 4 . Ulcerations with much thick scabbing under which pus collects ; ulcers sensitive, bleed easily and are often surrounded with burning, itching vesicles. 5 . Periosteal pains and inflammations ; of long bones especially tibiae ; burning. or flying, stitching pains. < damp, at night in bed ; caries ; exostoses, tumours soften from within. 6 . Neuralgias especially following eruptions (e.g. zona) or mercurialism ; particularly of face involving eye, cheek and teeth ; severe, tearing pains with local soreness ; followed by numbness. 7 . Toothache with caries ; teeth feel blunt and elongated. 8 . Gastric disorders with burning pains and pressure (Ars.) even ulceration ; patient craves fat ; constipation usual. 9 . Ailments usually one-sided. 10 . Modalities ; < night, warmth of bed , touch ; cold air and cold washing.


Books*
Antidoted by Mercurius Solubilis 3, Bryonia Alba 2, Calcarea Carbonica 2 +7
Complementary Belladonna
Follows well —
Compare Guaiacum, Phytolacca Decandra, Rhus Toxicodendron +33

* 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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