Guide to Complexes



Dose: Fifteen to thirty mins. in hot water. Repeat in fifteen minutes if necessary.

No. 2 Place one drachm of the fluid extract of Liquorice in a cup of hot water. Twenty minutes before a meal is the ideal time to prevent acidity and flatulence, but this innocent remedy may be taken on any occasion.

No. 3 Two or three teaspoonsful of raw lemon juice a few minutes before each meal.

Both kidney and gall bladder trouble may be a cause of dyspepsia and acute flatulence. That disordered kidneys can cause. flatulence has been proved by radiesthesia.

(See also Dyspepsia.)

FLOODING Aletris F. 30, Myrica C. 30, Hamam. 30, Sepia 30, Murex 30, or Lilium T. 30, F.P. 30, K.P. 30.

P. 1, P. 23.

FRACTURES Symphitum 2x, Eupatorium 2x, Calend 2x, C.P. 3x, C.F. 3x, C. Iodium

3x.

FUNGOID GROWTHS Thuja 30, Castoreum 30, Euphorbium 30, plus organ remedies.

P. 52.

GALL STONES.

Cholest. 30, Berberis V. 30, Hyd. 30, Hura B. 30 (R.).

P. 38, Calculus 8x.

GANGRENE Echinacea 30, Rumex C. 30, K. Arsen. 30, Carb. V. 30, Baptisia 30, Anacard. 30.

P. 13, P. 51.

Locally as a dressing equal parts Myrrh 0 and Echinacea 0.

GLANDS (See headings.)

GASTRIC ULCER.

Symphitum 30, Ornithog. 30, Argentum N. 30, Hyd. 30, Calendula 30, Condur. 30, F.P. 30, K.M. 30, C.S. 30.

P. 21, P. 24.

In all cases of gastric inflammation, etc., an exclusive diet of Ulmus Fulva gruel (slippery elm) for two or three days is highly recommended.

GASTRITIS.

Symphitum 30, Bism. 30, Hyd. 30, Calendula 30, F.P. 30, K.M. 30.

P. 24, P. 27.

Ulmus Fulva gruel.

GASTRIC CATARRH Juniperus C. 30, Symphitum 30, K.M. 30, Berberis V. 30, K. Bich. 30, Hyd. 30, Ol Cade 30.

P. 17, P. 24.

GOITRE Agrimonia 30, Iodium30, Iris. V. 30, Equisetum 30, Lycopus V. 30. If hard add C.F. 30 P. 4 or P.6. P.2 B also useful.

Exophthalmic: Lycopus V. 30, Iodium 30, Bella. 30, Quercus 30, Equisetum 30, Kali Cyanide 30m Kalmia 30.

P. 6. P. 31 if heart much upset. P. 2 B also useful.

(See also Thyroid.)

GONORRHOEA Echinacea 30, Cantharis 30, Tussilago F. 30, Trit. R. 30, Iris V. 30, K.M. 30, N.S. 30.

P. 44, P. 10.

GOUT.

Urtica U. 30, Formica 30, Lyco. 30, Menyanthes T. 30, Aconite 30, N.P. 30, N.S. 30, N.S. 30, F.P. 30.

P. 8, P. 25.

GRAVEL (See Stone.)

GUMS Unhealthy, spongy: K. Arsen. 30, Dirca 30 (R.), Echin. 30, Carbo. V. 30, ArgentumN. 30, Iodium 30, C.F. 30, Causticum 30, Plantago 30.

Massage gums with: R/ Dis. Ext. Hamam 1 ounce.

Myrrh. 0 1 drachm.

K.M. 3x, F.P. 3x, C.F. 3x.

HAEMATEMESIS Achillea M. 0, Hamam. 0 Hypericum 0. Frequent half drachm doses in cold water. C.F. 4x, F.P. 3x.

P. 32.

Equisetum 30 may act when other remedies fail.

HAEMATURIA.

As above, plus Barosma B. 0 Ulmus Fulva as a food-remedy.

Ascertain and treat cause.

HAEMORRHAGES.

Achillea M, Bistorta, Hamam., Quercus, Hyperic. Frequent doses, in cold water in 0 or low potency. Equisetum 30 also useful.

C.F. 4x, F.P. 3x.

P. 32.

HAEMORRHOIDS.

Ranunc. F. 30, Bistorta 30, Hamam. 30, Hyd. 30, Galium 30, Aloes.

30.

P. 53. P. 7 sometimes helpful.

Many cases respond to strong doses of the fresh plant 0 tincture of Ranunc. F. An old herbal remedy consisted of a gruel of hot milk and sliced roots of the freshly dug plant eaten at night. I have known quite bad cases respond to one or two suppers of this nature.

HAIR.

(See Alopecia.)

HAY FEVER K. Arsen. 30, Euphrasia 30, Xanthox. 30, Sticta 30, Hydrangea 30, Quin. Sulph. 30, Lyco. 30, Drosera 30, N.M. 30 P. 39, P. 58.

HEADACHE Melilotus 0 or 1x for congestive headache in 6 min. fifteen minute doses. As headaches are usually reflexes the cause must be treated.

P. 25 every fifteen minutes.

HEART.

Weakness of heart muscle and valves: Crateg. O. 30, Cactus G. 30, Spongia 30, Lyco.30, F.P. 30.

P. 36.

Violent palpitation: Kalmia 30, Tarantula 30, C.F. 30, M.P. 30.

P. 36, P. 31.

Due to emotional upset: Anacard. 30 (R.), Platin. 30.

As a general heart builder Crateg. 0 in ten min. doses three times daily is very effective,. Other heart remedies: Digit. 30, Convallaria 30, Spigelia 30, Spongia 30.

(See also Compound Vitalizer, page 64.)

HEARTBURN (Treat as for Dyspepsia and / or Flatulence.)

HEMIPLEGIA Aurum Mur. 30, Lachesis 30, Gelsem. 30, Oleand. 30, C.F. 30, F.P. 30, Xanthox. 30, Achillea 30.

F.P. 3x, C.F. 4x.

HERNIA Achillea M. 30, Polygonum H. 30, Juniperus C. 30, Rhodod. 30, C.F. 30, F.P. 30, Hamam. 30, Kali Silicea 30, Lyco. 30, Nux Vom. 30.

P. 1, P. 7.

HERPES.

(See Shingles.)

HICCOUGH Dioscorea 3x, Ignat. 3x, Scutell. 3x, Passiflora 3x.

P. 3, P. 54.

Camphora 0 may suffice.

HIVES (See Nettlerash.)

HIP JOINT DISEASE.

Symphitum 30, Iodium 30, Aurum Mur. 30, Euphorbium 30, Phosphorus 30, Sulphur 30 C.P. 30, C.F. 30, Silicea 30

P. 47.

HOUSEMAID’S KNEE.

Apis M. 30, Sticta. 30, F.P. 30, K.M. 30. P. 32.

HYDROCELE.

Apis M. 30, Pulsatilla 30, Rhodod. 30, Samarium 30, Actea Rac. 30.

N.M. 6x, P. 28.

HYDROPHOBIA N.M. 30, Kali B. 30, Anacard. 30, Naja 30. P. 3. B.

HYPOCHONDRIASIS.

Aurum Met. 30, N.M. 30, Calcarea C. 30, Kali B. 30, Argentum N. 30, Kali Arsen. 30, Selenium 30. P. 56.

HYSTERIA (See Mental States.)

IMPOTENCY.

Selenium 30, Samarium 30, Xanthox. 30, Nux. Vom. 30, Staphis. 30, Hydrocoty. 30, Viburn. Prun. 30, K.P. 30.

P. 2 B, P. 28.

INDIGESTION.

(See Dyspepsia, etc.)

INFANTILE PARALYSIS.

Crotal. H. 30. (R.), Vipera 30 (R.).K.P. 30, M.P. 30, Anacard. 30, Argentum N. 30, Plumb. 30.

P. 2 B, P. 3 B, P. 48.

INFANTS Minor Troubles: Chamom. 3x, N.P. 3x, M.P. 3x, C.P. 3x; or.

P. 22.

INFERIORITY COMPLEX.

(See Mental States.) INFLUENZA.

Cad. Sulph. 6x (R.), Cinnam. 6x, F.P. 6x, K.M. 6x N.S. 6x, Bella 6x, Gelsemium 6x.

P. 46 in alternation with P. 46 B. every hour; less frequently when fever abates. P. 46 B is the ideal formula. Those who prefer herbal treatment will find the old fashioned remedies Elder and Peppermint, also Yarrow, very effective.

(See also Compound Vitalizer, page 64.)

INJURIES (See Accidents.) If the case history of a patient dates from trauma treat first with Arnica 200. A single dose, followed a day later by indicated remedies.

INSANITY (See Mental States.)

INSECT STINGS.

Apply locally Ol. Eucalyptus, Ol. Cade or Ledum 0. Ammonia may be used.

INSOMNIA Coffea 30, and /or Daphne 30, Absinth. 30. Passiflora 0 p. 49.

The cause must be located and treated. Foot baths are useful. (See Feet.) Breathing exercises are advised. The Eeman circuit is effective; see last page.

INTESTINES.

To tone small intestines: Lobelia I. 30, Dioscorea 30, Kali B. 30, Achillea 30, Juniperus C. 30.

P. 7.

(See also Caecum, Colon, Appendix.) A herbal powder I have found excellent as an intestinal normaliser consists of:-

R/ Pul. Achillea M. 2parts

Pul.Dioscorea 2 parts

Pul. Rosemarinus 1 part

Pul. Rheum 1 part

Pul. Lobelia I. 1 part

Pul. Juniperus C. 1 part

Pul. Uva ursi 1 part

Pul. Mentha Pul. 1 part.

Dose: quarter to half a teaspoonful in a cup of hot water. Stir and allow to stand for ten minutes. Take a cupful after meals. There is no need to swallow the dregs, but they are harmless if taken.

IDIOCY.

Treat the probable cause in the endocrines.

P. 2 B.

IRRITABILITY.

(See Mental States.)

ITCHING (See Pruritus.)

JAUNDICE.

Carduus M. 30, Chelid. 30, Colest. 30, Berberis V. 30, N.S. 30.

P. 15, P. 30.

If 30 potency fails try items above in 3x

JEALOUSY (See Mental States.)

JOINTS.

Swelling and inflammations: Symphitum 30, Euphorbium 30, Eupatorium 30, Aurum Mur.30, K.M. 30, F.P. 30, C.F. 30, Silicea 30.

In acute conditions give the above in a lower potency.

P. 47.

KIDNEYS, Sluggish: Gelsemium 30, Erbium 30, Erigeron 30, Eupator. P. 30, N.P.

30.

P. 8, P. 30.

LABOUR (See Pregnancy.)

LACTATION.

To encourage: Phyto. 30, Helonias 30, Urtica U. 30. Or in a lower potency.

To lessen: Euphrasia 30, N.S. 30, Calcarea C. 30, C.P. 30. Or in a lower potency.

LARYNX.

Laryngitis: Salvia 30, Cinnam. 30, Baryta C. 30, Bella. 30, F.P. 30, K.M. 30.

Items in 3x usually better. Or, give P. 5 P. 14 alternately every hour in early stages. After the attack give Bryonia 6x for a few days.

LEUCORRHOEA.

Agrimonia 30, Hyd. 30, Absinth. 30, Ipecac. 30, Dirca 30 (R.), Graphites 30, Lilium Tig. 30, Aletris C. 30, K.M. 30, C.P. 30. P. 17, P. 23.

Constitutional treatment usually necessary.

LIVER DISORDERS.

Podophyllum 30, Hyd. 30, Opi. 30, Berberis V. 30, N.S. 30, Chelid. 30, Ptelea 3x or 30.

Over activity: Juglans r. 30 (R.).

P. 24 B. If stomach symptoms also present.

P. 15. Symptoms very acute.

P. 30. If kidneys also involved.

LOCK JAW.

(See Tetanus.)

LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA.

The suggestions for Disseminated Sclerosis apply.

LOSS OF VOICE.

(See Aphonia.)

LUMBAGO.

Cimic. 30, Rhus T. 30, Erigeron 30, Althaea 30, N.P. 30, F.P. 30 The 3x or 6x may be better.

P. 19, P. 30.

Much pain: P. 25.

LUNGS.

To give tone: Rumex C. 30, F.P. 30, C.P. 30, Petrol. 30, Symphitum 30, Kali I. 30.

P. 6, P. 31.

Ulmus Fulva and Irish Moss are most useful as food-remedies.

LUPUS.

Echinacea 30, Hyd. 30, Thuja 30, Hydrocoty. 30, Aurum Mur. 30, K.M. 30, C.S. 30, Arsen. I. 30.

P. 10, P. 17.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM.

To improve generally: Kali Arsen. 30, Kali Silicea 30 (R.), Scrophularia 30, N.M. 30.

P. 2, P. 33.

MALARIA Cinchona 30, Populus T. 30, Sambucus N. 30, Nepeta C. 30, Gentiana 30, Anacard. 30, Baptis. 30, F.P. 30, N.S. 30.

P. 13, P. 46.

To build up after an attack: P.6.

During acute bouts the remedies may be given in a lower potency three or four times daily. Or, give P. 13 and P. 46 alternately every hour, then less frequently as symptoms abate.

Eric F. W. Powell
Eric Frederick William Powell 1895 – 1991, Phys B, MNCA England, PhD, NB, was a Nature Cure Practitioner and lay homeopath, who also taught Kythymic Physical Culture.
Powell wrote Kelp the Health Giver, The Group Remedy Prescriber, Health secrets of all ages, Biochemic prescriber, A Home Course in Nutrition, Tranquillization with Harmless Herbs and other Natural Methods, Life Abundant: A Practical Handbook on the Divine Laws of Health and Healing, Salud en la cocina (Health in the Kitchen), Herbal Remedies and Nature Cure, Water Treatments: Plain and Medicated, The Natural Home Physician, Biochemistry, The Biochemic Pocket Book, Biochemistry Up to Date, Building a Healthy Heart, A Simple Way to Successful Living, Health Secrets of All Ages, Cell Nutrition and Medication for Layman, Health from Earth, Air and Water, Modern Botanic Prescriber, Balance – Physical – Spiritual – Intellectual, Healing by Auto-induction, Lady be Beautiful: Guide to Natural Health and Beauty,