Guide to Complexes



P. 9, P. 19.

(See also Arthritis and Fibrositis.)

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RINGWORM P. 55, Sepia 3x, Sulphur 3x.

Locally apply either of the following twice daily: Sanguinaria C. 0 Ol. Cade Ointment (as under Pruritus).

Children subject to ringworm may need Bacill. 30; one dose twice weekly for three weeks.

RUPTURE.

(See Hernia.)

SCABIES.

Echinacea 30, Euphorbium 30, Sepia 30, Sulphur 30 Ol. Cade 30.

P. 10, P. 55. P. 51 sometimes helpful.

Psorin. 200 once weekly has proved effective, and in others Tuberculinum 30 twice weekly. If there is any suspicion of T.B. do not give Tuberculinum 30.

SCARLATINA Rubus Id. 3x, Mentha Pul. 3x, Bella. 3x, Rhus. T. 3x, Baptis. 3x.

P. 13 in alternation with P. 46 every hour until fever abates, then less frequently. F.P. 3x, K.S. 3x, K.M. 3x.

SCIATICA.

(As for Neuritis.).

Osteopathy and massage to free the tissues and stretch the nerve advisable in many cases.

SCLEROSIS (See Disseminated Sclerosis.)

SCURVY (Same treatment as for Scabies.)

SELF PITY (See Mental States.)

SENILE DECAY.

Baryta C. 30, Xanthox. 30, Selenium 30, Phosphorus 30, Aurum Met. 30, C.P. 30, Kali Iodium 30, Kali Arsen. Sabal Ser. 30, 30, Lyco. 30 P. 2. B, P. 28.

SENSITIVITY.

To heat: Arsen. 30, Menyanthes 30, K.S. 30, F.P. 30.

To cold: Calcarea C. 30, M.P. 30.

To light: Dirca 30, Menyanthes 30, under sensitive, Hyd,. 30.

To noise: Quin. Sul. 30, Kali Bm. 30, Menyanthes 30.

To people and outside influences: Hydrangea 30 (R.), Sabadil. 30, Kali Bm. 30, Silicea 30.

Indifferent: Hyperic. 30.

As a general remedy for over-sensitivity: P. 58.

SEPTICAEMIA (As for Auto-intoxication.)

SEXUAL WEAKNESS.

(See Impotency and Endocrines.)

SEA AND AIR SICKNESS.

Nux Vom. 6x, Naja. 12x, Pilocarpus 6x, Dirca 6x, Hyoscya. 6x.

P. 58.

SHINGLES Aconite 6x, Ranunc. B. 6x, Rhus T. 6x, Euphorbium 6x, Mentha Pip.

6x.

P. 10, P. 19 may prove sufficient taken alternately every hour until symptoms improve, then less frequently.

Also give one dose nightly of combined Morphia 30 and Titanium 30 (R.).

SINUSITIS.

Lachesis 30, Kali bichromicum 30, Arsen. 30, Bella. 30, K.M. 30, F.P. 30, Drosera 30. Some react better to the 6x (Lachesis 12c).

P. 5 only may be effective. Give four doses daily. After the acute stage tone sinuses with Silicea 12x.

SKIN DISEASES.

General remedies: Euphorbium, Echinacea, Sulphur, C.S. K.S., Stannum, Rhus T., Arsen., Zinc, Apis M., Urtica U., Silicea, Drosera, Ol. Cade, Iridium, Psorinum, etc.

P. 10, P. 16, P. 33, P.51.

For selection of remedies see various headings. An ointment which I have used successfully for many years for skin diseases, sores, wounds, etc., is prepared in this manner: Take Stellaria Media (fresh plant), 3/4 lb., Sambucus Flowers 2lb., Ol. Eucalyptus 4lb. Met 2 lbs. of Adeps Lanae in an earthenware jar and add the two plant items. Allow to stew slowly for two hours, keeping the jar covered. Strain. While still warm (but not set) add the Ol. Eucalyptus and stir thoroughly. Allow to cool. This ointment is soothing, healing and antiseptic without being suppressive.

The Cade Oil Ointment given under Pruritus is also of value in skin diseases and irritation.

SLEEPING SICKNESS.

Origanum 30, Ruta 30, Rumex 30, Arnica 30, Jacaranda 30, N.M. 30, Opi. 30.

P. 35, P. 59.

Lack of experience prevents any comment on the above, but it is anticipated that they may be helpful. At least they are harmless.

SLEEP WALKING.

Dirca 30, K.P. 30, Gelsem. 30, Kali Bm. 30.

P. 56, P. 58. P. 59.

SMELL Loss of smell: Aurum Met. 30, Bufo 30, Drosera 30, Silicea 30, Kali bichromicum 30, Alumina 30, Pulsatilla 30,.N.M.

SMALLPOX Euphorbium 6x, Asclepias T. 3x, Anacard. 3x, Populus T. 3x, Baptis. 3x, Gelsem. 3x, K.M. 3x, Hepar Sul. 3x, Hyd. 3x, Kali bichromicum 3x.

P. 11, P. 46, these two items may be sufficient. Give alternately every hour until symptoms abate, then less frequently.

SORE THROAT Cinnam. 3x, Bella. 3x, Origanum 3x, Baryta C. 3x, Phytolac. 3x.

Or, P. 14 every half hour at onset, then less frequently. At the first signs P. 13 may prevent any trouble developing.

SPERMATORRHOEA Salix Nig. 30, Sabal Ser. 30, Cinchona 30, Agrimonia 30, Staphys. 30, Selenium 30. Samarium 30, Xanthox. 30.

P. 2 B, P. 28.

SPLEEN To tone and activate: Lyco. 30, Mentha Pul. 30 (R), Ceanothus A.

30.

P. 37.

Inflammation: Urtica U. 30, Bella. 30, Helleb. N. 30, Hura B. 30, China 30, F.P. 30, K.M. 30.

P. 37 alternated with P. 46.

Quercus 1x or 3x trit. is excellent for enlarged spleen.

SPASM (See Contraction.)

SPRAINS.

Frequent dressings of either of the following: One drachm Arnica 0 to half pint of cold water; or one drachm Myrrh. 0 well shaken in one point of Dis. Ext. Hamamelis. Personal experience suggests the latter as the ideal dressing; also for bruises and painful joints.

P. 32.

STOMACH.

(See Dyspepsia.) If the usual remedies do not help try Lachesis. 30.

(See also Dilation of Stomach and Prolapsus.)

STONE AND GRAVEL.

Barosma B. 30, Uva-ursi 30, Triticum, R. 30, Erbium 30, N.P. 30, Cantharis 30, Bella. 30, Erigeron 30.

P. 8, P. 30.

Calculus 6 is recommended.

STREP. and STAPH.

(See Bacteria)

ST. VITUS’S DANCE.

Scutellaria 30, Valeriana 30, Gelsem. 30, K.P. 30, M.P. 30, Argentum NIt. 30, Fucus. 30. Veratrum Alb. 30, Dirca 30, Chamom. 30. Select three or four remedies.

P. 3, P. 48, P. 59.

Five to ten mins. of Avena Sativa 0 in hot water after meals has proved helpful.

STYES.

Hepar. Sul. 6x, Pulsatilla 6x, Thuja 6x.

Or, P. 2 and P. 10 four times daily.

P. 51 in stubborn cases.

SUNSTROKES Fucus 30, N.M. 30, Arsen. 30, Aconite 30 Gelsem. 30.

P. 3 B, N.M. 3x.

Or Gloninum 6x every five minutes for half an hour.

SUPPURATION.

To promote: Silicea 8x or 12x.

To restrain: Hepar Sul. 3x, C.S. 3x.

SUPRARENAL GLANDS.

To tone: Agnus C. 30 Lyco. 30, Actaea R. 30, Anacard. 30, Xanthox. 30.

P. 2 B.

P. 28, when there is a sexual debility

SURGICAL OPERATIONS.

Before: Arnica 6x or P. 32. for three days.

After: Arn 6x or P. 32 for three days.

After: Arnica 200 (one dose) followed by P. 32 for two or three weeks.

SWEAT.

Offensive: Silicea 12x or 30, Sulph 6x or 30. P. 16.

SYCOSIS.

Thuja 30, Castoreum 30, Euphorbium 30, Echinacea 30.

P. 52.

SYNOVITIS Symphitum 3x, Apis M. 3x, C.F. 6x, K.M. 3x, F.P. 3x.

P. 25 alone every two hours may be sufficient.

Cases slow to respond: Aranea D. 30.

All cases benefit and cure is hastened by massage, above, under and below the knee, but not over the kneecap. Try 30 potency in cases slow to respond.

SYPHILIS.

Salvarsan 30, Rumex C. 30, Echinacea 30, K.M. 30, Aurum Met. 30, Mercurius 30, Thuja 30, Kali Iodium 30, Trit. Rep. 30.

P. 30, P. 44.

TABES DORSALIS (As for Disseminated Sclerosis)

TEETH P. 47 (See Dentition.)

TESTICLES.

To tone: Lyco. 30, Samarium 30, Lilium Tig. 30, Xanthox. 30.

P. 2 B, P. 28.

TETANUS.

Mephitis 30 (R.). Passiflora 30, Dioscorea 30, Anacard. 30, Pothus Foetidus 30, M.P. 30.

Or try P. 54. Dissolve twenty tablets in half a tumbler of hot water and administer in sips, forced between the lips if necessary, every five minutes, Compound Vitalizer may be administered in the same manner.

I have had no experience in these cases so my remarks must be regarded as suggestions only.

THINNESS Agrimonia 30, Kali Iodium 30, Equisetum 30, C.P. 30.

P. 2 B, P. 6 Note the state of mind; also balance the endocrines. The food- remedy given under Endocrines will be useful.

THROMBOSIS.

Lachesis 30, Bothrops 30, Oleand. 30, C.F. 30.

P. 1.

THYMUS GLAND.

To promote activity in backward children: Actaea R. 30 (R.). Guaiacum 30 (R.), Xanthox 30, Silicea 30, Kali Iodium 30.

P. 2 B, P., 6.

THYROID GLAND Hyper-active: Equisetum 30 (R.). Also Iris V. 30 (R.)., Iodium 30.

Low in tone: Xanthox. 30, Euphorbium 30. Compare the actions of the remedies with those for the parathyroids.

Dr. Guyon Richards recommends for a degenerated thyroid: Vanadium 30 when function is poor; Kali Cyanide 30 when there is hyper-activity. Drosera may also be useful.

P. 2 B is useful if indicated.

(See also Goitre.)

TONGUE Taste affected: Formica 30, Guaiacum 30, Graphites 30.

Cancer of tongue: Guaiacum 30, with general cancer remedies.

tonsillitis Salvia 3x, Baryta Cb. 6x, Cinnam. 3x, F.P. 3x, K.M. 3x Bella. 3x.

P. 5 or P. 14 may replace the above. Take one or the other every two hours until throat improves, then less frequently.

TONSILS (enlarged) Agraphis N. 0, four mins. once daily.

P. 5.

TOOTHACHE P. 25 or P. 60. P. 58 helpful in some cases. Apply to the cavity: Plantago 0, Pul. Aspirin or Ol. Caryoph. Take selected tablets every fifteen minutes until ease is obtained then less frequently.

(See also Compound Vitalizer, page 64.)

TRAUMATISM (As for Accidents.) T.B.

Crotal. H. 30 (R.), Lycopus V. 30 (R.), Kali Iodium 30. Rumex C. 30, Symphitum 30, C.P. 30.

P. 24, P. 31, P. 37.

The above may be regarded as being the main remedies. Iod 1x often useful.

A thorough examination of the sufferer may show the need for attention to endocrines, digestion, etc. Ulmus-Fulva gruel as a food is excellent; for best effects it should be combined with a little Pul. Chondrus Crisp. Additional remedies may be used for cough, but only if really necessary as the above items will usually reduce the coughing in a short time. While the trouble remains it is unwise to try to prevent the coughing up of pathological substance; all that should be done is to prevent the cough from becoming hard. Only qualified healers should attempt the use of the nosode Tuberculinum

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.
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