Homeopathic medicine Helonias Dioica is derived from the plant Unicorn Root also known by the name of ‘blazing star’. It belongs to family Melanthaceae. To obtain this medicine the roots of this plant have to undergo potentization (a process of preparing homeopathic medicines which arouses medicinal properties of its crude form). After this process, it is converted into a magnificent homeopathic medicine — Helonias Dioica. It is a highly valuable medicine in homeopathy and manages very well uterus disorders, especially, uterine prolapse, and backache.

The ‘Helonias Dioica’ Constitution

This medicine is most suited for the women who are nervous, and become easily fatigued by any kind of hard work either mental or physical. They may suffer from uterine prolapse. They frequently complain of backache, and a tired feeling in the back that goes down the limbs. It is also suitable for women who have aching, and burning sensation  in overstrained muscles.

Drug Action

Among its most notable results are its action on the uterus. Other than this it also acts well on the brain, urinary organs, and back.

Clinical Indications

Uterus disorders, pruritis vulva, leucorrhoea, uterus atony, menopausal complaints, painful menses (dysmenorrhoea), heavy menses (menorrhagia), intermenstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia), weakness, backache, depression, kidney pain, diabetes, impotency

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Female Problems (Prolapse Of Uterus, Vaginal Discharge, Itching, Backache, Weakness, Heavy Menses, Intermenstrual Bleeding)

This remedy’s sphere of action is mainly centered on the uterus. It is a highly suitable medicine to manage cases of prolapse of uterus and also malposition of uterus. There is uterine atony and relaxation of ligaments of uterus.  Weight, and heaviness is felt in uterus. A dragging sensation in pelvis, and sacral area may accompany. Excessive weakness, and fatigue accompanies. Sometimes there are ulcers in cervix. It is also accompanied by constant dark, and bad smelling vaginal discharge. There is also soreness, and tenderness in the uterus. A major guiding feature for its use is consciousness of the womb (a woman feels uterus is moving when she moves).

Its use is also recommended to manage itching in vulva (pruritis vulva), the itching may occur on labia, clitoris, and skin just outside vagina. The vulva itches intensely. It is also red and swollen. Heat and burning are felt in vulva. In some cases, there may develop ulcers on vulva.

Further, it is of great clinical significance to manage cases of leucorrhoea (vaginal discharge). For those who need it, the vaginal discharge is lumpy or curdled and has a foul smell. It is accompanied by pain in the lower back. There can be vaginal infections in women needing it since childbirth.

It is a well-indicated medicine to manage long-term weaknesses that women have since childbirth. Weakness after abortion or miscarriage can also be well managed with this medicine. Women who feel weakness during menopause can also be benefitted from this remedy. It proves highly effective in managing back pain among those women who might have encountered it after miscarriage.

It is also indicated for women who have a loss of sexual desire. Another important indication to use it is intermenstrual bleeding from lifting weights or from very little exertion. It can also manage well heavy periods. The menstrual flow is heavy and lasts too long accompanied by marked weakness. Bleeding gets worse from slight motion. Blood is dark and clotted, and it has a bad odour. Back pain and frequent palpitations can also be present.

This medicine is also suitable for managing painful menses (dysmenorrhoea). Women who require this medicine experience sharp, cutting, and drawing pain during menses. The pain passes from the back through the uterus. The ovaries are sore. The breast is swollen along with excessive tenderness. It is a highly useful medicine to reduce swelling of breasts and pain, and tenderness of nipples.

Key Indicating Features

Prolapse of the uterus with a dragging sensation in the sacral region

Malposition of uterus

A dragging sensation in the pelvis, and sacral area with excessive weakness

Consciousness of the womb

Itching in vulva (pruritis vulva)

Vaginal discharge – lumpy or curdled having a foul smell

2. Complaints Of The Mind (Depression)

Helonias also acts wonderfully on the mind. This medicine is suitable for managing cases of depression. Those who need it have profound sadness and a desire to be alone. There is an aversion to any conversation that seems unpleasant. Excessive irritability is present in them. They cannot bear even the slightest contradiction. They are restless and want to be moving continuously. They feel better while they are busy and the mind is engaged in doing some or the other work. In general, they have a fault-finding nature.

Key Indicating Features

Depression with profound sadness, desire to be alone, and aversion to any conversation

Cannot bear contradiction

Relief when one gets busy with work

3. Urinary Issues (Frequent Urine, Burning, Kidney Pain, Diabetes)

It can prove helpful in managing certain urinary complaints. Firstly, it can help cases of frequent urination. The urgency to pass urine is marked. There occurs burning and scalding while urinating. Secondly, it is beneficial in managing kidney pain. Along with this albumin may pass in the urine. The kidney on the right side may be sensitive to touch. The prominent symptom here to use it are burning sensation in the kidney region, the sufferer can trace the outline of the kidneys by constant burning. Weakness and weight is also felt in the kidney region. It is also well-indicated in managing cases of diabetes. There is profuse urine, excessive thirst, weight loss, irritability, and sadness in such cases where it is required. It is also indicated to manage numbness in feet that gets better by motion in cases of diabetes. Males having complaints of erectile dysfunction in the case of diabetes (inability to achieve or maintain erections firm enough to have sexual intercourse) may find this medicine quite useful.

Key Indicating Features

Frequent, urgent urination with burning and scalding

Burning sensation in the kidney region; the sufferer can trace the outline of kidneys by the constant burning

Diabetes – profuse urine, excessive thirst, weight loss, irritability, and sadness

Numbness in feet gets better upon movement in cases of diabetes

Erectile dysfunction in cases of diabetes

4. Back Problems (Backache, Burning, Weakness, Dragging)

It acts very well on the back. It is highly valuable in managing the pain in the back accompanied by weakness and tiredness in the back. Weight on the back is also felt. A characteristic symptom is a burning sensation in the lower back. It worsens mostly upon sitting. In some cases, pain from the lower back may extend down the legs. Stiffness is also there in the back. Among those who need it, the pain in the back worsens at night. This medicine can be considered in cases where aching, and dragging is felt in the sacral region in cases of uterine prolapse.

Key Indicating Features

Backache accompanied by weakness, and tiredness in the back area

The burning sensation in the lower back worsens upon sitting

Pain in the back worsens at night

Aching, dragging in the sacral region in cases of uterine prolapse

Modalities

Worsening Factors: Complaints get worse from touch, motion, stooping, and from fatigue

Relieving Factors: Complaints get better while one is busy when doing something (mental diversion)

Dosage

Depending on case to case, it can be used from low to high potency. It can be repeated often in low potency but in high potency, frequent repetition is usually not recommended.

Relationship With Other Remedies

It antidotes Kali Bromatum and Lilium Tigrinum

It can be compared with other remedies including Aletris Farinosa, Ferrum Met, Pulsatilla, Senecio Aureus, Stannum Met, Phosphoric Acid and Lilium Tigrinum

 

Homeopathic medicine Nux Moschata is derived from plant Myristica Fragrans commonly known as ‘nutmeg’. It belongs to family Myristicaceae. Powdered seeds deprived of mace of this plant are potentized as per homeopathic formula that extracts and intensifies its medicinal properties. Post-potentization it becomes a highly valuable homeopathic medicine called ‘Nux Moschata.’ It manages really well the cases of memory weakness, excessive drowsiness/sleepiness and dryness of mouth and eyes.

The ‘Nux Moschata’ Constitution

‘Nux Moschata’ is highly suitable to people who have dry skin, and do not sweat easily. Elderly people who have weakness, and have concern of acidity may find this medicine suitable.

Drug Action

This medicine acts well on the brain, mouth, eyes, and gastric system, and also women’s organs. Besides these, its role in treating certain sleep issues is highly recommended.

Clinical Indications

Memory weakness, Alzheimer’s disease, drowsiness, sleepiness, narcolepsy, dry mouth, dry eyes, pterygium, droopy eyelids, colic, flatus, diarrhea, constipation, worms, irregular menses, painful menses, uterine prolapse, leucorrhoea

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Complaints Pertaining To Brain (Memory Weakness, Alzheimer’s Disease, Change of Mood, Absent-mindedness)

Nux Moschata has a magnificent action on the mind. This medicine is of great clinical significance in managing cases of weak memory. Those who need it complain of sudden vanishing of thoughts while talking, writing or reading. On such occasions, they fail to get the right word and use wrong words instead. While writing they may omit letters in a word or write wrong alphabets. There is slow flow of ideas to the brain, and the person faces difficulty in comprehension. In some cases, there may be complete loss of memory about the past. It is also well-indicated in managing cases of Alzheimer’s Disease (a brain disorder where death of brain cells occurs leading to memory loss and destruction of thinking, behavioral and social skills). It is also helpful in cases of senile dementia (decline of memory in old age). This medicine also has a great ability to manage cases of sudden mood changes. Those who need it are happy one moment, and sad the next moment, and may even start crying. This medicine is also recommended for absent-mindedness. The person may not even answer simple questions, and could even be bereft of the knowledge of his present whereabouts.

Key Indicating Features

Weak memory with vanishing of thoughts while talking, writing or reading

Alzheimer’s Disease

Sudden mood changes with happiness, and laughter at one moment but sadness, and crying the next moment

2. Sleep Issues (Drowsiness, Sleepiness, and Narcolepsy)

Nux Moschata plays a very important role in managing certain sleep issues. First of all, it is a very beneficial medicine in case of excessive drowsiness, and sleepiness. There is overpowering sleep, and irresistible drowsiness. It is the main medicine for cases of narcolepsy (a sleep disorder causing excessive daytime drowsiness and sudden episodes of sleep). It is helpful when a person has tendency to wake up with a jerk from sleep. It is accompanied by sensation of shocks as if electricity is being passed through the body. Lastly, it is well indicated for people who have dreams of falling from high place.

Key Indicating Features

Excessive irresistible drowsiness

Excessive sleepiness

Narcolepsy

Tendency to wake up with a jerk from sleep with shock like sensation as from electricity being passed through the body

3. Mouth (Dry Mouth)

This medicine has a wonderful effect on the mouth. It is best suited in case of complaints of dry mouth. The dryness is so intense that the tongue sticks to the roof of the mouth. The dryness in the mouth gets worst at night. The lips, and throat get dry as well. But there is absence of thirst in spite of marked dryness. The saliva is produced in a very less amount, it is thick, and feels like cotton in the mouth. The tongue looks white. Bad smell in the mouth is present. Lastly, there is chalky taste in the mouth in the morning .

Key Indicating Features

Dryness of Mouth with the tongue sticking to the roof of the mouth

Intense mouth dryness but absence of thirst

Less saliva, feels like cotton in mouth

4. Eyes Complaints (Dry Eyes, Pterygium, Droopy Eyelids)

Use of Nux Moschata is considered well to manage complaints of dryness of eyes. It puts a hindrance in moving eyelids, and closing them. Next, it can be used in cases of pterygium (abnormal tissue growth on conjunctiva). Its last indication is drooping of eyelids (ptosis).

Key Indicating Features

Dry eyes causing hindrance in the movement of eyelid

Pterygium

Drooping of eyelids

5. Gastric Complaints (Bloating, Gas, Colic, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Worms)

It can be used to treat various gastric related problems. To begin with, it offers great help in cases of excessive bloating of abdomen. There is much gas in abdomen and it seems that the entire eaten food has turned into gas. Pressure in the pit of the stomach is felt as if there is obstructed gas. Burning, and heat is also felt in the stomach. This medicine is also suitable when there occurs pain in abdomen soon after eating. There is soreness of the navel. Pinching pain is felt in the navel region. Any outside pressure relieves it. Weight is felt in the upper part of the abdomen.

This medicine works well in cases of constipation as well as diarrhea. For constipation, its use is recommended when there is difficulty in passing stool. The stool is soft but requires much straining to pass. In cases of diarrhea, it is mostly used when loose stool is accompanied by loss of appetite, and excessive sleepiness. Stool is copious, offensive with a tendency to faint. During the passing of stool, stitching pain is felt in the anus. After passing the stool, the anus, and rectum both feel constricted. Diarrhea due to cold or drinking cold drinks in the summer can be managed well with this medicine. Lastly, it is a valuable medicine to deal with cases of worms in the children. Here, it is given when stinging pain in the stomach is present, and there is excessive sleepiness.

Key Indicating Features

Excessive bloating, and gas in abdomen as if entire food has turned into gas

Abdomen pain soon after eating

Stinging, and pinching in the navel region, get better when outside pressure is applied

Constipation when the stool (even if soft) is difficult to pass

Diarrhoea when loose stool is accompanied by loss of appetite, and excessive sleepiness

Diarrhoea due to cold or drinking cold drinks in summers

Worms in children with stinging pain in stomach and excessive sleepiness

6. Female Problems (Irregular Menses, Painful Menses, Uterine Prolapse, Leucorrhoea)

For women, Nux Moschata can be of great help in treating various ailments. Firstly, it is mainly helpful when the menses are irregular in terms of time and its amount of flow. These may come too early or too late. The menstrual bleeding may be profuse or scanty. When the periods are suppressed from fright or from cold this medicine is mostly indicated. Next, it is suitable when the periods last too long. The blood is dark, and thick. This medicine can be given to manage painful menses. There is bearing down in the abdomen and drawing pain in limbs, great pressure, and pain in the back along with weakness. Besides these, it can be used to manage cases of prolapse of uterus and vagina; cases in which there occurs passage of gas from vagina; and leucorrhoea (vaginal discharges). For those who need it, leucorrhoea may occur in place of menses. The discharge is muddy or bloody.

Key Indicating Features

Irregular menses in terms of time and the amount of flow

Suppressed menses from fright or from getting cold

Painful menses with bearing down in abdomen, drawing in limbs, and pain in back along with weakness

Prolapse of uterus, and vagina

Passage of gas from vagina

Leucorrhoea in place of menses

Vaginal discharge that are muddy or bloody

 Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from shock, emotions, alcohol, wind, motion, jarring, and dampness

Relieving factors: Complaints are better in warm room, from moist heat, and in dry weather

Dosage

Depending from case to case, the potency of this medicine varies from low to high. One should not repeat its high potency frequently while in low potency it can be taken frequently.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Camphor, Gelsemium, Nux vomica, Opium, and Zincum Met

It antidotes: Arsenic Album, Laurocerasaus and Rhododendron

Followed well by: Antimonium Tart, Lycopodium, Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla, Rhus Tox and Stramonium

 

The remedy Cocculus Indicus is derived from a plant named ‘Indian cockle’ also known as Anamirta Cocculus. It belongs to family Menispermaceae. When powdered seeds of this plant go through potentization (process of preparing homeopathic medicines that arouses medicinal properties of a crude substance), it is converted into a brilliant homeopathic remedy Cocculus Indicus. It is a leading homeopathic medicine for managing certain health complaints like motion sickness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness and complaints arising from loss of sleep.

The ‘Cocculus Indicus’ Constitution

This medicine is well suited to sad, nervous, sensitive, fearful, timid people. It is suitable to handle complaints after mental and physical overexertion.

Drug Action

Cocculus Indicus acts wonderfully on the mind, gastric system, female organs, head and limbs. It is one of the best medicines for managing vertigo as well. It can manage well certain sleep issues too. Besides these, its action is noted on neck, back and ears.

Clinical Indications

Motion sickness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, sleep deprivation, sleep loss, nursing complaints from, jet lag, headaches, weakness, menstrual problems, heavy periods, painful menses (dysmenorrhea), vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea) colic, gas, hernia, constipation and diarrhea, meniere’s disease, joint pain

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Mind Complaints (Mental Fatigue, Memory Issues, Depression, Fear, Anxiety)

Cocculus Indicus has marvellous action on the mind. To begin with it is a brilliant medicine to help cases of mental fatigue that follows loss of sleep. It is an excellent medicine for managing complaints that follow nursing others (taking care of someone who is ill). It is also beneficial for cases of memory weakness. Several memories are forgotten and the mind goes blank at times. This medicine works well in cases of depression also. The sufferer is immensely sad. They remain absorbed in deep sad thoughts. Mind dwells on disagreeable events that happened in the past.  Weeping spells can occur too. This medicine is very suitable for managing anxiety issues. Those needing it have excessive anxiety about the health of others. Its use is also recommended to manage certain fears. These include fear of death, ghosts, and danger. In general, those persons requiring it are highly sensitive in nature. They are most sensitive to noise, touch, insults and disappointments.

Key Indicating Features

Mental fatigue following loss of sleep

Complaints that follow nursing others (taking care of someone who is ill)

Anxiety about health of others

Fear of death, of ghosts, of danger

2. Vertigo

It is a very frequently used medicine for managing cases of vertigo. The most characteristic symptom for its use is vertigo attended with nausea and vomiting. It is also one of the best medicines for vertigo that occurs while travelling in a car or train. Vertigo gets worse on sitting and looking at the moving surroundings in a moving vehicle. A person who suffers from vertigo due to loss of sleep can also be highly benefitted with this remedy.

Key Indicating Features

Vertigo with nausea and vomiting

Vertigo while travelling in a car or train

Vertigo from loss of sleep

3. Gastric Problems (Motion Sickness, Nausea, Vomiting, Pain, Gas, Hernia, Constipation And Diarrhea)

Cocculus Indicus has wide action on the gastric system. It is a highly recommended medicine to manage complaint of motion sickness. It is a problem that can occur when travelling in car, train, aeroplane, boat causing symptoms including nausea, vomiting, dizziness and trouble maintaining balance. Cocculus offers great help when a person has nausea, vomiting, vertigo while travelling. Next its use is considered to help cases of stomach pain. It can be cramping, griping or lacerating type. Cramps are attended with excessive gas. This medicine can be given to manage nausea and vomiting. Nausea gets worse from cold. The vomiting is sour and emits a bad odour. Vomiting may be accompanied by headache.

Another complaint where Cocculus gives good results is gas in the abdomen with excessive rumbling and twisting type of pain. The abdomen is bloated as well. It is a well indicated medicine for managing hernia cases too.

It is suitable to manage inguinal hernia. It is also helpful to manage umbilical hernia attended with excessive constipation. With its action on rectum, it proves effective to manage diarrhea cases. It is majorly indicated when loose stool occurs in the morning soon on rising from bed. Stool is yellow, slimy, fetid and frequent. A sensation of stones rubbing together in abdomen is an important symptom that may be present. Burning and itching at anus may occur. Diarrhea gets worse on standing and better by sitting or lying on the sides. Lastly, it can be used in cases of constipation. There is ineffectual urge for stool. The stool is hard and is expelled with much difficulty.

Key Indicating Features

Motion sickness with marked nausea, vomiting and vertigo when travelling

Stomach pain that can be cramping, griping or lacerating type

Gas in abdomen with rumbling, bloating and twisting type of pain

Sensation of stones rubbing together in abdomen

Inguinal and umbilical hernia

4. Sleep Issues (Sleeplessness, Jet Lag)

It is a magnificent medicine for managing sleep issues. It offers great help in cases of sleeplessness (insomnia). Cocculus is selected when sleeplessness occurs from mental or physical exhaustion. Its use is further considered for sleeplessness from anxiety and restlessness. It is also best suited for helping complaints that arise from loss of sleep from nursing others (taking care of sick) or otherwise too. There is constant drowsiness next day after loss of sleep previous night. Besides these, it is a top listed medicine for cases of jet lag (temporary sleep issues experienced by those who travel across multiple time zones frequently).

Key Indicating Features

Sleeplessness from mental or physical exhaustion or from anxiety

Complaints from loss of sleep from nursing others (nursing means taking care of sick) or otherwise too

Jet lag

5. Head (Headache)

With its action on head, it has given great clinical improvements in headache cases. It is effective in managing headache that occurs from travelling in car, train, boat. It is also well indicated for migraine headache. Person cannot bear slightest light or noise. It may cause nausea and vomiting. Cocculus is also useful when headache occurs from sun exposure. In most cases that require this medicine, the pain is felt in the back of head (occiput) and nape of neck. A sensation of shutting and opening as well is felt in occiput area. Apart from these, it is highly valuable to manage headache experienced by women every time during menses.

Key Indicating Features

Headache from travelling in car, train, boat

Migraine headache when slightest light or noise is unbearable

Headache during menses

6. Female Problems (Excessive Weakness, Heavy Periods, Painful Menses, Vaginal Discharge)

This medicine is beneficial for managing various female problems. Among these the main is excessive weakness during menses where female is too weak even to stand. It is useful for cases of early, profuse and frequent menses. The menstrual blood is clotted along with pain. This medicine can be of great use in managing painful menses (dysmenorrhea). Cocculus can be used when there occurs cutting and cramping type of pain in uterus and ovaries during menses and menstrual bleeding is profuse and dark. Further this medicine is well indicated to manage vaginal discharges (leucorrhoea). The features to use it in these cases is gushing vaginal discharge with intense weakness. This discharge mostly appears in between menses and in some cases in place of menses.

Key Indicating Features

Excessive weakness during menses

Early, profuse and frequent menses with clotted blood and pain

Cutting and cramping pain in uterus and ovaries during menses with profuse and dark bleeding

Gushing vaginal discharge with intense weakness

Vaginal discharge in between menses or in place of menses

7. Neck and Back (Pain)

It also acts well on neck and back. Cocculus gives great relief in cases of pain and stiffness of neck. The neck muscles feel stiff on moving neck. Stiffness is attended with great weakness. A pressure is felt in the nape of neck as well. It proves effective for pain in the lower back with drawing sensation across hips. It prevents walking.

Key Indicating Features

Pain and stiffness in neck along with weakness

Lower back pain with drawing sensation across the hips

8. Ear Problems (Noises, Meniere’s Disease)

Cocculus Indicus is a very effective medicine for cases of ear problems. It is a useful medicine for managing noises in ears (tinnitus). The noises can be ringing, roaring or like that of rushing water. Hearing difficulty may also be there. It is a well-indicated medicine for Meniere’s disease. It is useful when there is ringing in ears, loss of balance and hardness of hearing.

Key Indicating Features

Noises in ear that can be ringing, roaring or like that of rushing water

Meniere’s disease with ringing in ears, loss of balance and hardness of hearing

9. Limbs (Joint Pain, Weak Limbs, Trembling Hands)

Lastly, it has a marked action on limbs too. It acts wonderfully on joints and helps to manage pain and stiffness in them. Persons needing it complain of pain shifting from one joint to another along with swelling, redness and stiffness. The pain gets worse from slightest touch and motion. It is indicated for cases where lower limbs are weak with unsteady and clumsy gait. Another indication for its use is numbness of hands while grasping objects. It is also useful in case of trembling of hands, especially while eating.

Key Indicating Features

Shifting pain from one joint to another attended with swelling, redness and stiffness

Joint pain worse from slightest touch and motion

Weak lower limbs with unsteady and clumsy gait

Hands numb when grasping objects

Hands tremble while eating

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from travelling in car, train, boat; from loss of sleep; from exertion; from touch, pressure, and jar; during menses and from nursing others (taking care of a sick person)

Relieving factors: Complaints improve by sitting, lying quietly and in a warm room

Dosage

Its use can be done in low as well as high potencies. The potency and repetition varies from case to case depending on the type and duration of complaint. In general, low potencies can be repeated often while high potencies should not be repeated frequently.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Camphor, Chamomilla and Nux Vomica

Followed well by: Arsenic Album, Belladonna, Hepar Sulph, Ignatia, Lycopodium, Pulsatilla, Rhus Tox and Sulphur

 

 

The remedy Tellurium Metallicum is derived from the metal Tellurium. In crude state, this metal is inert. When it undergoes potentization (process of preparing homeopathic medicines which arouses medicinal properties of a crude substance), it is converted into a significant homeopathic medicine Tellurium Metallicum. Among various health concerns that it treats well – ringworm, otitis media, ear discharges, and sciatica top the list.

Drug Action

As a medicine, Tellurium mainly acts on the skin. Next, it also is a great medicine for issues pertaining to the ears and the back. It also acts well on the face, mouth, and the nose.

Clinical Indications

Ringworm, eczema, eruptions, itching, otitis media, otorrhoea, earache, sciatica, herniated disks, spinal irritation, backache, barber’s itch, twitching, cold, post nasal discharge are other issues it relieves a person of.

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

 1. Skin Problems (Ringworm, Eczema, Itching)

Its use is highly recommended to manage various skin issues. It is mostly helpful medicine to treat cases of ringworm. The striking feature for its use is ring-shaped lesions in intersecting rings over the whole body. Its use is also indicated to treat ringworm spots which may have become worsened over a period of time condition on the face and lower limbs. The ring-shaped lesions are attended with marked heat of skin. This medicine is also very effective to treat eczema cases — circular patches of eczema, small red pimples occur which along with tiny vesicles (fluid-filled eruptions). Its use is prominently suggested in cases of eczema that occurs behind the ears. There is thick crust formation behind the ears in such cases. Further, its use is considered to remove itching of hands and feet. Those who need it are the ones whose itching gets worse in cool air. Offensive smell occurs from affected parts.

Key Indicating Features

Ringworm with ring-shaped lesions in intersecting rings over whole body

Ringworm worse on face and lower limbs

Circular patches of eczema with small red pimples and tiny vesicles

Eczema behind the ears with thick crust formation

Itching of hands and feet worse in cool air

2. Ear Complaints (Otitis Media, Ear Discharge, Earache, Mastoiditis)

Tellurium acts well on the ears as well. It is a brilliant medicine in cases of otitis media (inflammation or infection of middle ear). It is well indicated when there is fetid, irritating discharge from ear that smells like brine. It is also quite helpful when there is pain in the ears. It can be administered for dull, throbbing pain in ears accompanied by thin, watery ear discharge. The pain is present 24 hours. It can be administered in cases of itching and swelling in external meatus along with painful throbbing. On some days, ear discharge which is watery and smell like fish pickle follows. This discharge causes vesicle (fluid-filled bumps) wherever it touches the skin. Other than this, it is indicated to manage long-term mastoiditis (infection of mastoid air cells surrounding inner and middle ear).

Key Indicating Features

Otitis media with fetid, irritating discharge from ear that smells like brine

Dull, throbbing pain in ears accompanied by thin, watery ear discharge

Itching and swelling in external meatus with painful throbbing followed by watery ear discharge smelling like fish pickle

3. Back Problems (Sensitivity Of Upper Back, Neck Pain, Sciatica)

Its action is also seen on the back. It proves very effective in cases of a sensitive upper back. The back — specifically between last cervical vertebra (cervical vertebra are seven bones stacked one over the other in the neck) to fifth dorsal vertebra (dorsal vertebra are 12 stacked bones in upper back immediately below last cervical vertebra) is sensitive to pressure, and touch.

It is a well-indicated medicine for herniated disks (means pushing out of the soft jelly-like center of disks through a tear in rubbery external part of disk). This medicine also works well in cases of neck pain that goes to shoulder and in between the scapulae (triangular bone in upper back one on the either side also known as shoulder blade). Its use is noteworthy in cases of sciatica (pain travelling along the path of sciatic nerve starting in lower back and radiating down the hip, back of thigh, back of leg up to feet). Its use is mostly preferred in case of sciatica of the right side. It gets worse upon lying on the affected side. It is also suitable for pain in the lower back in sacral region going into thigh. It gets worse from coughing, laughing, and while straining at stool.

Key Indicating Features

Sensitivity of back between last cervical vertebra to fifth dorsal vertebra to pressure and touch

Neck pain going to shoulder and in between the scapulae

Sciatica gets worse from lying on the affected side

Lower back pain in sacrum going into thigh, worse from coughing, laughing and when straining at stool

4. Facial Problems (Ringworm, Twitching)

Tellurium’s action is also marked on the face. It is of great help in cases of ringworm on the face. Its use is highly considered for cases of barber’s itch (ringworm of beard). It can help to settle complaints of twitching in facial muscles. It is especially helpful to treat cases of twitching in the left side facial muscles. There is drawing up of the left corner of the mouth while talking. For those who need it, may feel heat in the face, and sudden redness of face.

Key Indicating Features

Barber’s itch (ringworm of beard)

Twitching in facial muscles on left side with drawing up of left corner of mouth when talking

5.  Mouth Concerns (Ulcers, Bad Mouth Odour)

It can be used in cases of ulcers in the mouth. The ulcers can be present on the tongue, gums, mouth or palate. Dryness of the lips and the mouth may be present. Next, it can be administered in cases of excessive salivation. With this, there is metallic taste in the mouth. Its use is further indicated in cases of bad mouth odor like that of garlic.

Key Indicating Features

Mouth ulcers with dry mouth

Garlic-like odor from the mouth

6. Nasal Complaints (Post Nasal Discharge, Cold)

If we talk of nasal complaints, it is primarily useful for cases of PND- post nasal discharge (means dripping of mucus from back of the nose into the throat). Tellurium suits well when dried yellow red mucus drips from the back of nose into the throat. It tastes salty in morning. Use of this medicine is suggested for cold with fluent discharge from the nose, watery eyes and hoarse voice. There is relief in open air. This complaint may be attended with short cough along with itching in the nostrils. Nasal blockage may also be felt.

Key Indicating Features

Post nasal discharge of dried yellow red mucus

Cold with fluent nasal discharge, watery eyes and hoarse voice which gets better in open air

7. Perspiration (Foul-Smelling Sweat)

Lastly, Tellurium is of great benefit in managing offensive sweating. It is well suited when there is profuse sweating of the feet. It is extremely foul smelling. It is also of great service for offensive sweating in the armpits. This sweat smells like garlic.

Key Indicating Features

Profuse foul-smelling sweat on feet

Offensive garlic like smelling sweat in armpits

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse in cold weather, in morning, at rest, when lying on painful side, from touch and from coughing

Relieving factors: Complaints get better by lying on the back

Dosage

This medicine can be used from low to high potencies. In low potencies, it can be repeated often but in high potencies it should not be taken frequently.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Nux Vomica

It can be compared with homeopathic medicines Sepia, Bacillinum and Natrum Mur in complaint of ringworm.

 

Trillium Pendulum is derived from a plant ‘lamb’s quarter’ also known as three-leaved nightshade and white beth root. It belongs to family Trilliaceae of the Liliaceae. The fresh roots of the plant are subjected to potentization (process of preparing homeopathic medicines) that extracts and intensifies its medicinal properties. Following this process, we get a magnificent homeopathic remedy Trillium Pendulum. This medicine is principally indicated for managing certain female problems especially uterine fibroids, heavy menses and intermenstrual bleeding.

Drug Action

Among various actions of Trillium Pendulum, the top most action of this medicine is noted on female organs. The most important action of this medicine is to help control excessive bleeding accompanied with dizziness and faintness. Other sites of action of this medicine include mouth, nose, gastric system and respiratory system.

Clinical Indications

Uterine fibroids, heavy menses (menorrhagia), intermenstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia), menopausal complaints, prolapse of uterus, leucorrhoea, epistaxis, hematemesis, diarrhea, dysentery, cough, blood spitting

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1.Female problems (fibroids, heavy menses, menopausal complaints, intermenstrual bleeding, vaginal discharge)

The chief action of Trillium Pendulum is centred on the female organs. It has a considerable clinical reputation in managing various female health problems. Among these it is a superb medicine to manage cases of uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids refer to non – cancerous growths in uterus. In cases needing it, there occurs gushing of bright red blood from vagina on the least movement. Dark clots may pass as well with this blood. The bleeding is attended with a peculiar feeling that the hips and the back are falling to pieces. It is relieved by tight bandages. Trillium is of great service in managing cases of heavy menstrual bleeding during menopausal period. It is accompanied by weakness and vertigo. Some other attending complaints include palpitations, dim eye sight and sinking feeling at the pit of stomach. It can also be given for frequent menses during menopause. The bleeding tends to appear every two weeks. Trillium is also prescribed for managing cases of prolapsed uterus. Here its use is suggested when there is great bearing down sensation in the pelvis. It occurs while walking and standing. Backache may also occur along with this. Besides these, it proves effective in cases of vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea). The characteristic symptom for its use is profuse, yellow stringy discharge from the vagina. It may be blood- stained sometimes and is attended with marked weakness. Lastly, it is indicated to manage varicose veins occurring during pregnancy.

Key Indicating Features

Excessive uterine bleeding from uterine fibroids

Gushing of bright red blood from the uterus on least movement

Uterine bleeding with sensation as if the hips and the back were falling to pieces, better by tight bandages

Heavy menstrual bleeding during menopause with weakness, vertigo, palpitations, dim sight and sinking at pit of stomach

Frequent menses during menopause, bleeding occurring every two weeks

2. Mouth Complaints (Bleeding Gums, Bleeding After Tooth Extraction)

Trillium acts well on the mouth though not very widely. It is a well-indicated medicine to manage bleeding from the gums. It is also beneficial in managing bleeding after tooth extraction. Lastly, it is helpful in managing offensive taste in the mouth which is felt mainly on rising in morning. A greasy feeling on the tongue and the gums is felt. Profuse salivation is also noted.

Key Indicating Features

Bleeding from gums

Bleeding after tooth extraction

Offensive taste in the mouth mainly on rising in morning

3. Nasal Issues (Nasal Bleeding)

Its action is also noted on the nose. Here it is known to be helpful in managing cases of nasal bleeding (epistaxis). The bleeding is of bright red color. Bleeding is profuse. Its action on the nose is limited to treating nose bleeding.

Key Indicating Feature

Profuse bleeding of bright red color from the nose

4. Gastric Problems (Burning, Diarrhea, Dysentery)

With its action on the gastric system, Trillium proves helpful in treating cases of pain, cramping and burning in the stomach. Burning may rise up till the food pipe from the stomach. It also works well in managing cases of vomiting of blood (hematemesis). By acting on the rectum, it manages complaint of diarrhea (loose motion) well. In cases needing Trillium, the stool is thin, watery and tinged with blood. Lastly, it is well indicated for dysentery (an intestinal infection in which sufferer passes loose stool along with blood and mucus). In such cases, it is beneficial when blood is passed from the rectum.

Key Indicating Features

Burning in stomach rising up to food pipe

Vomiting of blood

Diarrhea when the stool is thin, watery tinged with blood

Dysentery with passage of blood from rectum

5. Respiratory Complaints (Cough, Blood Spitting)

By acting on the respiratory system, Trillium is capable of managing cough attended with blood spitting. It is also helpful in managing excessive purulent (of pus) expectoration. Pain in the chest of shooting nature may also be present. It can be used for cases of suffocative attacks accompanied by sneezing. Lastly, it can be given for cases of continuous cough that arises from a feeling of a food crumb lodged in the larynx.

Key Indicating Features

Cough attended with blood spitting

Continuous cough arising from a sensation of crumb lodged in the larynx

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from motion, after eating, during menopause and from sitting erect

Relieving factors: Complaints get better by bending forward, from tight bandage and from exercise in the open air

Dosage

Use of this medicine is recommended in mother tincture form and low potencies. The potency and repetition of this medicine is decided for every individual case as per the symptom presentation.

Relationship With Other Remedies

Trillium Pendulum can be compared with some other homeopathic medicines including Sabina, Ipecac, Hamamelis and Lachesis in case of uterine hemorrhage

 

Verbascum Thapsus also known as ‘mullein oil’ is a natural homeopathic medicine derived from plant Oleum Mullein. It belongs to family Scrophulariaceae. This fresh plant at the commencement of flowering undergoes potentization process. Through this process, its medicinal properties are extracted and intensified and as a result we get a highly valuable homeopathic medicine Verbascum Thapsus. It is a leading homeopathic medicine to manage trigeminal neuralgia, earache and bedwetting.

Drug Action

Verbascum acts magnificently on the face especially on the inferior maxillary branch of fifth pair of cranial nerves i.e. trigeminal nerve (Fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation in face and motor functions like chewing, biting). Its action is also well defined on the ears. It also acts wonderfully on the urinary system, respiratory system and limbs.

Clinical Indications

Trigeminal neuralgia, earache, deafness, cough, piles, constipation, anal itching

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1.Facial Complaints (Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Pain)

The best action of Verbascum is seen on the face. It acts wonderfully on inferior maxillary branch of fifth pair of cranial nerves (fifth means trigeminal nerve). It is of great clinical significance in treating cases of trigeminal neuralgia (severe shooting or electric shock-like pain in the face due to pressure over trigeminal nerve or from its damage). The foremost guiding feature for its use is nerve pain affecting cheek, area of temporo- maxillary joint and ear. It is most suitable for left-sided pain in the face. Watering from eye (lachrymation) and nose may attend the pain. A very characteristic feature is that the pain comes periodically at a fixed hour every day in the morning and afternoon. The pain comes in flashes. The pain usually gets triggered from the least movement. The pain seems to get worse while talking or from sneezing. Any change in temperature also makes it worse. Pressing teeth together increases the pain too. The painful parts are very sensitive to touch. A unique feeling may be felt in the face as if painful parts are being crushed with tongs. A pressing sensation in the left cheek bone may be felt that gets worse by applying pressure with the hand. In some cases, there occurs dull sticking sensation in the left cheek. Sometimes, lightening like pain shoots over the right side of the face. Verbascum is also recommended to manage tearing, stitching, twitching pain in right temple of head to the angle of mouth. This is attended with red face, heat in head, and sticky saliva.

Key Indicating Features

Trigeminal neuralgia with nerve pain affecting cheek, area of temporo- maxillary joint and ear

Facial pain on left side attended with eye-watering (lachrymation) and nose

Nerve pain in face coming periodically at a fixed hour every day in morning and afternoon

Facial pain triggered from the least movement

Pain in face worse while talking, sneezing

Facial pain worse from any change in temperature

2. Ear-Related Problems (Earache, Dryness, Scaling, Numbness, Difficult Hearing)

Verbascum gives excellent results in cases of earache. The pain may be accompanied by a feeling of obstruction in ears, they feel blocked. Mainly tearing stitching pain is felt in the left side ear mostly while chewing. It is effective in managing dry, scaly condition of ear meatus. Sometimes numbness is felt in the left ear. It can be given in cases of difficult hearing as well. Another indication for its use is deafness arising from water getting inside the ear.

Key Indicating Features

Earache mainly tearing stitching type in left side ear

Dry, scaly condition of ear meatus

Deafness arising from water getting in the ear

3. Urinary Complaints (Bedwetting, Frequent Urination)

The action of this medicine is further seen on the urinary organs. Verbascum gives promising results in cases of bedwetting at night. The condition gets worse from coughing. This medicine is also helpful when there is frequent urge to urinate with scanty or profuse urination. It is attended with pressure in the bladder. Burning may occur along with urination. It is recommended for cases in which constant dribbling of urine occurs.

Key Indicating Features

Bedwetting at night

Frequent urge to urinate with scanty or profuse urination

Constant dribbling of urine

4. Respiratory Issues (Cough)

Verbascum is also a valuable medicine to manage respiratory problems. It is useful in managing dry, rough cough that gets worse at night. There may occur attacks of deep hollow cough, sounding like a trumpet. It arises from tickling in larynx or chest. Deep breathing helps to reduce cough. Verbascum is also suggested for treating cases of asthma. An obstruction may be felt in the larynx with hoarseness. In some cases, shooting pain in chest may be felt with difficulty in breathing.

Key Indicating Features

Dry, rough cough worse at night

Deep hollow cough sounding like trumpet

Cough arises from tickling in larynx or chest

Cough gets better from deep breathing

5. Limbs (Joint Pain, Weakness)

This medicine can be given in cases of pain on the top of the shoulder that goes away by moving it. This pain is pressing type. It can be used when there is tensive pain in the wrist on left side. The pain gets worse from rest as well as motion. Next it is indicated for managing tearing pain in the palm of hands. It is beneficial for management of pain in the left elbow. It works well when pain is cramp-like pressing type, it may extend to the forearm. Verbascum is also useful for managing sore and stiff joints of lower limbs. It is prominently indicated for knee pain on right side. The pain may be cramp-like or pressing type. It may happen suddenly. It gets worse while sitting, standing and walking. It can also manage weakness of the lower limbs as well as feeling of heaviness in lower limbs. Another complaint where it proves effective is thigh pain. It can be used when there is cramp-like pain in muscles of right thigh or a drawing sensation that extends from the middle of right thigh to knee. Lastly, it is valuable in managing cramp-like pressure in the sole of the foot on right side. It goes away on walking.

Key Indicating Features

Pain on top of shoulder that goes away from motion

Tensive pain in wrist on left side

Knee pain on right side that can be cramp-like or pressing type

6. Rectal Complaints (Constipation, Piles)

Lastly, it acts well on rectum. This medicine is well-indicated for managing constipation. The characteristic symptom for using Verbascum is scanty, very hard sheep dung-like stool passed with much effort. It is effective for cases of piles (swollen, enlarged veins in or around anus or in lower rectum). Here it is given when piles cause obstruction of stool. The piles are inflamed, painful and cause itching.

Key Indicating Features

Constipation with scanty, very hard sheep dung-like stool passed with effort

Piles obstructing stool

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from cold, drafts, temperature change, sneezing, talking, touch and pressure

Relieving factors: Complaints get better from deep inhalation

Dosage

It can be used in both low and high potencies. It can be repeated frequently in low potency but high potencies should not to be taken often. In case of earache and dry, scaly condition of ear meatus, local application of mullein oil is recommended.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Camphor

Followed well by: Belladonna, China, Lycopodium, Pulsatilla, Rhus Tox, Sepia, Stramonium and Sulphur

Its comparison can be done with some other remedies including Causticum, Platina and Stannum Met