Homeopathy Remedies for Lockjaw Tetanus


Anshutz gives a useful therapeutic differential diagnosis of the condition Lockjaw Tetanus, with the most useful homeopathic remedies. Therapeutic byways by E.P. Anshutz, published in 1900….


Hypericum [Hyper]

      This is probably the best remedy for tetanus. Whether it acts better in the tincture or in the potency is an open question. Hypericum has been called the Arnica of the nerves. As a preventive, or prophylactic, it is better and safer than the serum and far cheaper. It will harm no one, while all serums involve a certain danger. This well known at least to homoeopaths property of the drug was used to a limited extent in the great European war, and with marked success, though this was mostly done sub-rosa, for the army physician knows not Hypericum, and usually brooks not the by-ways of therapeutics.

Peach leaves Dr. W.H. Kirkland says that half a dram of Persicae folia tincture, in 6 ounces of water, hourly dose, cured a case of lockjaw in a young woman whose jaws were stiffening when the treatment began. The same tincture or a peach leaf tea, an infusion, will cure lockjaw in horses, and is also excellent for burns.

Hot water Put patient in water as warm as can be endured without injury. This procedure is reported to have cured.

Gelsemium [Gels]

      In physiological dosage, is reported favourable in some quarters, as it produces complete relaxation of the muscular system.

Of all these Hypericum looks the best.

E.P. Anshutz
Edward Pollock Anshutz – 1846-1918. Editor - Homeopathic Recorder and author of New Old and Forgotten Remedies. Held an Hon. Doctor of Medicine from Hering Medical College.