Silicea Terra

Mind

(Silicea)

Difficulty in fixing the attention ; mind confused. (Gels., Nux v.)

Restless and fidgety ; startled and anxious from the least noise, to which he is very sensitive. (Coccul.)

Desponding, melancholy, tired of life.

Irritable, peevish, low-spirited. ( Nux v .).

Compunctions of conscience about trifles. (Ign.)

Head

(Silicea)

Vertigo ascending from dorsal region, through nape of neck into head, constantly inclined to fall forward ; all day, while stooping at work.

Congestion to the head, with redness and burning in the face.

Pressing, bursting headache, as if the eyes and brain were forced outward. (Acon., Bry., Kali iod.)

Headache, rising from the nape of the neck to the vertex.

Violent headache, with loss of reason.

Roaring and shattering sensation in the brain, when stepping hard, or knocking the foot against anything.

Violent pressive headache in the morning, with chilliness and nausea.

Violent tearing in the head, frequently one-sided, starting from occipital protuberances ; extending upward and forward.

Headache, consisting of a bruised pain above the eyes, so that he could scarcely open them.

Stitches in the forehead and temples.

Pressive headache in occiput.

Headache worse from mental exertion ; noise ; motion ; jarring ; light ; stooping ; cold air ; better from binding head tightly (Arg. nit.) ; wrapping head warmly (Mag. mur.) ; hot compresses ; in warm room.

Head is wet from profuse sweating at night (Cinch.) ; likes wrapping up .

Open fontanelles ; head large, body emaciated ; abdomen swollen and hot. (Calc. c.)

Scalp very sensitive to touch, even of the hat. (Carb. v., Cinch., Merc.)

Eruption on back of head, moist, dry, or offensive ; scabby, burning, itching ; discharging pus. (Hep. s., Graph ., Lyc ., Rhus tox., Sulph .)

Itching on scalp (Camph., Sep., Sulph.) ; painful and sore after scratching . (Merc.)

Itching pustules on scalp and neck ; better from wrapping up warm.

Eyes

(Silicea)

Inflammation of the eyes ; red, with smarting, burning, and profuse lachrymation. ( Alum., Calc. c., Lyc., Merc., Puls., Sulph.)

Agglutination of the lids at night. (Calc. c., Graph ., Lyc., Phos., Sulph ., Rhus tox.)

Painful dryness of the eyes, as if full of sand, in the morning. (Ars., Caust ., Hep. s., Puls., Rhus tox., Sep .)

Tearing, shooting pains in the eyes on pressing them together.

Swelling of the right lachrymal gland and sac ; skin inflamed.

Dimness of vision ; mist or flickering before the eyes. (Phos., Sil.)

Corneal fistula.

Big styes ; also to prevent their recurrence. Letters run together ( Natr. mur .) ; appear pale. Black spots before the eyes. (Agar., Cycl., Merc., Phos ., Sep., Sulph .)

Ulcers, spots, and opacities of the cornea. (Euphr., Nitr. ac., Sulph.)

Ears

(Silicea)

Swelling of the external ear, with thin discharge from inner ear, accompanied by a hissing noise.

Otalgia, with drawing, stitching pains. (Puls.)

Itching in the ears (Baryt. c., Hep. s., Sulph.), especially when swallowing.

Stoppage of the ears (Coccus, Mang.), which open at times with a loud report.

Difficult hearing, especially of the human voice. ( Phos .)

Roaring and singing in the ears. (Cinch., Merc., Sulph .)

Over-sensitive to noise. (Acon., Bell., Lyc., Sep.)

Nose

(Silicea)

Frequent, violent sneezing, or inefficient efforts to sneeze.

Acrid corroding discharge from the nose. (Ars., Amm. carb., Arum, Merc. cor.)

Dry coryza ; complete stoppage of the nostrils. (Nux v.)

Alternate fluent and dry coryza. (Alum., Nux v., Phos.)

Nose inwardly dry, painful, excoriated, covered with crusts.

Bleeding of the nose. (Acon., Bell., Bry., Phos. ac.)

Itching in the nose. ( Sulph .)

Soreness, as if beaten, in nasal bones.

Face

(Silicea)

Pale, suffering expression.

Ulcers in vermillion border of lower lip.

Painful ulcers in corners of mouth (Ant. crud., Lyc., Graph ., Rhus tox.), with itching.

Herpes on the chin. (Hep. s., Graph .)

Painful swelling of the submaxillary glands. (Hep. s.)

Mouth

(Silicea)

Teeth become loose and feel elongated (Ars., Merc ., Rhus tox.), with swelling and painful soreness of the gums ; inflamed gums ; gum boils.

Gums painfully sensitive on taking cold water into the mouth.

Soreness of the tongue.

Sensation of a hair lying on fore part of tongue . (Back part, Kali bi., Natr. mur.)

Offensive odor from the mouth. (Arn., Hep. s., Iodi., Merc., Nitr. ac .)

Dryness of the mouth. (Ars., Apis, Nux m ., Sep., Puls .)

Throat

(Silicea)

Sore throat, as if swallowing over a lump or an excoriated surface.

Pressive pain or prickling in throat when swallowing.

Paralysis of the velum palati ; food is ejected through the nose.

Stomach

(Silicea)

Ravenous hunger, or loss of appetite.

Excessive thirst. (Acon., Ars., Bry., Rhus tox., Sec.)

Bitter taste in the morning. ( Bry., Puls., Cinch., Sulph .)

Sour, acid eructations. (Carb. v., Nux v., Phos., Puls.)

Water tastes badly ; vomits after drinking.

Heaviness and pressure in stomach after eating. (Ars., Bry., Nux v ., Sep.)

Burning in pit of stomach. (Ars., Canth., Phos., Sang.)

Sensitiveness of pit of stomach to pressure. (Hyos., Natr. carb., Sep., Puls.)

Squeezing and clawing in pit of stomach, especially after meals.

Abdomen

(Silicea)

Swelling ; uneasy and pressive in region of liver.

Abdomen distended, hard, and tense. (Ars., Baryt. c., Calc. c., Merc.)

Flatulence ; much rumbling. (Agar., Aloe, Hep. s.)

Emission of very offensive flatus. (Aloe, Bry., Graph.)

Cutting and pinching pains in abdomen, with constipation.

Inflamed inguinal glands.

Stool And Anus

(Silicea)

Cutting and stinging in the rectum.

Burning or stinging in rectum during stool.

Moisture in the anus . (Carb. an., Carb. v., Merc. cor.)

Burning in the anus (Ars., Canth., Sulph.), especially after a dry, hard stool.

Constant but ineffectual desire for stool . (Nux v.)

Diarrhoea ; stools horribly offensive . ( Ars., Asaf., Lept.)

Pasty, liquid mucus.

Constipation ; stools scanty, or composed of hard lumps, light-colored ; expulsion difficult, as from inactivity of the rectum (Alum.) ; when partly expelled, it slips back again.

Painful haemorrhoids ; protrude during stool. (Aloe, Calc. c., Lach., Mur. ac., Puls .)

Urinary Organs

(Silicea)

Frequent micturition, with distress, from irritable sphincter.

Male Organs.- (Silicea)

Sexual desire increased or very weak.

Violent erections at night. (Graph.)

Nocturnal emissions. (Cinch., Digit., Phos. ac.)

Discharge of prostatic fluid while straining at stool. (Agn., Selen.)

Itching and moist spots on scrotum. (Petrol., Sulph.)

Hydrocele.

Sweat on scrotum. (Rhod.)

Female Organs.- (Silicea)

Increased menses, with repeated paroxysms of icy coldness over the whole body.

Suppressed menstruation. (Caul., Cimic., Puls .)

Menses too early and too feeble.

Profuse acrid, corrosive leucorrhoea. (Ars., Kreos.)

Pressing-down feeling in vagina.

Itching, burning, and soreness in the vulva. (Sulph.)

Mamma swollen, hard, and painful (Coni.), as if "gathering" (Merc., Phyt.), near the nipple.

Darting, burning pains in left nipple.

Nipple ulcerates ; is very tender.

Respiratory Organs.- (Silicea)

Hoarseness ; roughness of the larynx. (Hep. s., Carb. v., Rhus tox., Kali bi .)

Dry, hacking cough, with hoarseness ; with soreness in the chest, caused by tickling and irritation in the throat. ( Phos., Rumex, Sang ., Sep.)

Cough, especially in the evening on lying down, during the night ( Coni., Puls., Sep .), and after waking in the morning.

Expectoration thick, yellow, lumpy, purulent (Carb. v., Lyc., Staph.) ; tenacious mucus ( Kali bi., Phos .) ; profuse ; greenish. (Stan.)

Obstructed respiration ; shortness of breath.

Bruised pain in chest when coughing. (Arn., Apis.)

Sticking pains in the chest and sides. ( Bry., Kali c., Phos ., Sep.)

Pressive pain in the sternum.

Heart

(Silicea)

Palpitation and throbbing over the whole body while sitting.

Violent palpitation on every movement.

Neck and Back.- (Silicea)

Cervical glands and parotids swollen ; indurated. ( Baryt. c., Calc. c., Iodi.)

Stiffness of the nape of neck, with headache . ( Chel ., Ign.)

Weakness in back, and paralyzed feeling in limbs ; could scarcely walk.

Aching, shooting, burning, and throbbing in lumbosacral region.

Tearing pain between and beneath the scapulae.

Stiffness and pain in small of back on rising from a seat, or on getting out of bed in the morning.

Pain, as if beaten, in the small of back and hips.

Coccyx painful, as after a long carriage ride.

Stinging in os coccygis ; painful to pressure.

Limbs

(Silicea)

Nails dirty-yellow, crippled, and brittle.

Weakness of the limbs ; can scarcely walk.

Limbs go to sleep easily. (Sep., Sulph.)

Icy-cold legs and feet. ( Verat. alb.)

Soreness and lameness in the limbs.

Upper Limbs.- (Silicea)

Heaviness and paralytic weakness of the arms.

Trembling in all the limbs, especially in the hands.

Great swelling of the axillary glands. (Baryt. c., Lyc.)

Tearing pains in wrist and ball of hand.

Arms go to sleep when resting on them.

Cramp-like pain and lameness of the hand after slight exertion.

Profuse sweat of the hands.

Falling asleep of the hands at night.

Dryness in tips of fingers.

Contraction of flexor tendons ; very painful when moving fingers.

Tearing, drawing, sticking pains and numbness in fingers, as if suppurating, or as if a panaritium would form.

Lower Limbs.- (Silicea)

Heaviness and weariness of the lower limbs.

Tearing, stitching pains in the hips and thighs.

Suppurating pains in hip joint.

Knee is painful, as if too tightly bound.

Cramp-like tension in the calves.

Swelling and redness of the feet.

Intolerable carrion-like odor of the feet, without sweat, every evening.

Offensive foot sweat (Baryt. c., Nitr. ac ., Graph.), with rawness between the toes . (Sep.)

Cramp in soles of feet. (Carb. v., Sulph .)

Soreness of the soles ; also burning. (Calc. c., Sulph .)

Constant violent boring or tearing in the great toes.

Ingrowing toe nails (Mar. ver.) ; offensive discharge.

Stitching pains in corns ( Sulph .) ; also under toe nails.

Generalities

(Silicea)

Weakness, and sense of great debility ; wants to lie down.

Want of vital warmth (Led., Sep.), even when taking exercise.

Paralysis, from tabes dorsalis.

Progressive locomotor ataxia.

Sensitive to cold air (Aur., Coccul., Kreos ., Sep.) ; takes cold easily . (Calc. c.).

Painful, bruised feeling over the whole body. (Arn., Bapt.)

Whole side of body on which he lies is painful, as if ulcerating, with chilliness on uncovering ; thirst, and flushes of heat to head.

Child slow in learning to walk. (Calc. phos.)

Itching and sticking in various parts of body.

Skin

(Silicea)

Small wounds heal with difficulty, and suppurate profusely . (Borax, Hep. s., Graph., Sulph .)

Painful pustular eruptions (Cic., Crot. tig., Sulph.) ; at last forming suppurating ulcers .

Eczematous or herpetic eruptions. ( Graph., Hep. s ., Lyc., Sulph .)

Disposition to boils ; boils in various parts.

Ulcers, with stinging, sticking, burning pains ; offensive, with ichor and proud flesh. ( Ars ., Carb. v., Graph.)

Mild and malignant suppurations of membranous parts.

Painless swelling of glands ; also with suppuration. (Graph., Hep. s.)

Fistulous openings ; discharge offensive ; parts around hard, swollen, bluish-red.

Sleep

(Silicea)

Great sleepiness after eating (Kali c., Nux m.), and in the evening.

Restless, uneasy sleep ; starting from sleep in fright, with trembling of whole body.

Dreams confused, frightful , of his youth ; of past events ; anxious ; lascivious, with emissions. (Phos. ac.)

Fever

(Silicea)

Constant chilliness, even when exercising or in a warm room. (Puls.)

Fever, with violent heat in the head. (Bell.)

Frequent flushes of heat, especially in face and head.

Fever worse at night.

Profuse perspiration at night (Cinch., Sulph. ac., Stan.) ; sour or offensive . ( Carb. an., Arn., Ars.)

Perspiration on slight exercise . (Sep., Ambr., Calc. c., Hep. s ., Lyc., Phos .)

Amelioration

Therapeutic Range.- (Silicea)

Slow suppurating processes in general ; glands, abscesses, ulcers, felons, boils, carbuncles, cancers, caries, etc. ; scrofulous and rachitic conditions ; dropsy ; emaciation ; diseases of bones, of glands ; necrosis ; ailments from vaccination ; spinal disease ; periostitis ; erysipelas ; eczema ; herpes ; asthma ; tuberculosis ; amenorrhoea ; metrorrhagia ; leucorrhoea ; chlorosis ; "gathered breasts" ; hydrocele ; nocturnal enuresis ; constipation ; haemorrhoids ; nasal catarrh ; otorrhoea ; affections of cornea, ulcers, opacities, etc.

Conditions

(Silicea)

Scrofulous children ; large bellies, weak ankles, and much sweat about the head.

Over-sensitive ; imperfectly nourished, not from want of food, but from imperfect assimilation.

Compare

(Silicea)

Bell., Calc. c., Carb. v., Fluoric ac., Graph., Hep. s., Lach., Lyc., Merc., Phos., Phos. ac., Puls., Rhus tox., Sep., Sulph ., Thuja.

After Bell., Bry., Calc. c., Cina, Graph., Hep. s., Ign., Nitr. ac., or Phos., then Sil. follows well. After Sil. come Fluoric ac., or Hep. s., Lyc., Lach., Sep.

Antidotes

(Silicea)

Camph., Hep. s ., Fluoric ac.

Silicea Antidotes.-

Merc., Sulph.

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