ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA(HOMŒOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA): Infection
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HOMŒOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA
by William BOERICKE, M.D.
Presented by Médi-T
ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA
Purple Cone-flower
(ECHINACEA - RUDBECKIA)
We are indebted to the Eclectic school for this remarkable medicine as
a "corrector of blood dyscrasia". Acute auto-infection. Symptoms of
blood poisoning, septic conditions generally. Diarrhœa in typhoid.
Gonorrhœa. Boils. Erysipelas and foul ulcers. Gangrene. Goitre with
exophthalmic symptoms; full doses, also injecting 5-10 drops into
thyroid gland. Tendency to malignancy in acute and subacute disorders.
Last stages of cancer to ease pain. Venom infection. Cerebro-spinal
meningitis. Puerperal infections. Tired feeling. Piles. Pustules. Acts
on vermiform appendix thus has been used for appendicitis, but
remember it promotes suppuration and a neglected appendicitis with pus
formation would probably rupture sooner under its use. Lymphatic
inflammation; crushing injuries. Snake bites and bites and stings
generally. Foul discharges with emaciation and great debility.
Head.--Confused, depressed. Aches with a peculiar periodical flushing
of the face, even to the neck; dizziness and profound prostration.
Nose.--Foul-smelling discharge, membranous formations protruding. Post-
nasal catarrh with ulceration and fetor. Nose feels stuffed up. Right
nostril raw, bleeding.
Mouth.--Canker; gums recede and bleed easily; corners of mouth and
lips crack; tongue dry and swollen; sores; dirty brownish. Tongue,
lips, and fauces tingle, with sense of fear about heart (Acon). White
coating of tongue, with red edges. Promotes the flow of saliva.
Throat.--Tonsils purple or black, gray exudation extending to
posterior nares and air-passages. Ulcerated sore throat.
Stomach.--Sour belching and heartburn. Nausea; better lying down.
Chest.--Pain as of a lump in chest and under sternum. Pain in pectoral
muscles (Aristolochia).
Urine.--Albuminous, scanty, frequent, and involuntary.
Female.--Puerperal septicæmia; discharges suppressed; abdomen
sensitive and tympanitic; offensive, excoriating leucorrhœa.
Extremities.--Aching in limbs and general lassitude.
Skin.--Recurring boils. Carbuncles. Irritations from insect bites and
poisonous plants. Lymphatics enlarged. Old tibial ulcers. Gangrene.
Fever.--Chilliness, with nausea. Cold flashes all over back. Malarial
fever.
Relationship.--Compare: Cenchris contortrix; Bothrops; Ars; Laches;
Baptis; Rhus; Cistus; Hepar; Calendula.
Dose.--Tincture, one to ten drops, every two hours, and larger doses.
Locally, as a cleansing and antiseptic wash.
Copyright © Médi-T 1999
URL: http://www.homeoint.org/books/boericmm/e/echi.htm
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