Sixth to thirtieth and higher potencies. Should not be repeated too frequently.
Reason for useBoericke
This remedy was introduced by English Homeopathists, prepared from decomposed lean beef allowed to stand in the sun for two weeks and then potentized. The provings and most of the clinical experience have been obtained from this preparation. But, subsequently, Dr. Swan potentized some septic pus, which preparation has also been proved and clinically applied. There does not seem to be any marked difference in their effects. Pyrogen is the great remedy for septic states, with intense restlessness. "In septic fevers, especially puerperal, Pyrogen has demonstrated its great value as a homeopathic dynamic antiseptic. " (H. C. Allen). Hectic, typhoid, typhus, ptomaine poisoning, diphtheria, dissecting wounds, sewer-gas poisoning, chronic malaria, after-effects of miscarriage, all these conditions at times may present symptoms calling for this unique medicine. All discharges are horribly offensive-menstrual, lochial, diarrhoea, vomit, sweat, breath, etc. Great pain and violent burning in abscesses. Chronic complaints that date back to septic conditions. Threatening heart failure in zymotic and septic fevers. Influenza, typhoid symptoms.
By regionBoericke
Mind Full of anxiety and insane notions. Loquacious. Thinks he is very wealthy. Restless. Feels if crowded with arms and legs. …
Head Painless throbbing. Fan-like motion of alae nasi (Lyc; Phos). Bursting headache with restlessness.
Stomach Coffee-grounds vomiting. Vomits water, when it becomes warm in stomach.
Female Puerperal peritonitis, with extreme fetor. Septicaemia following abortion. Menses horribly offensive. Uterine haemorrhages. …
Fever Coldness and chilliness. Septic fevers. Latent pyogenic condition. Chill begins in back. Temperature rises rapidly. …
Extremities Throbbing in vessels of neck. Numbness of hands, arms, feet. Aching in all limbs and bones. Bed feels too hard (Arn). Great debility in the morning. …
Skin Small cut or injury becomes much swollen and inflamed-discolored. Dry.
Sleep Seems to be in semi-sleep. Dreams all night.
Books*
Antidoted by—
Complementary Bryonia Alba
Follows well—
Compare Baptisia Tinctoria, Lachesis, Pyrogen +21
* 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. homeopathylibrary.com/remedy/pyrogenium