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Some useful Homeopathic remedies – Part 96.

KALIUM IODATUM.

This remedy is derived from Potassium Iodide. In the days gone by, it was used for all stages of Syphilis.

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The guiding symptom of this remedy is a profuse watery acrid cold, and it is associated with pain in the frontal sinusitis. It is a great anti-allergy remedy.

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It is useful in glandular swellings.

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It is useful in fungus infections of the skin.

It is useful when the conjunctiva are red, injected in appearance and when associated with profuse lacrymation.

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It is useful in Pustular keratitis and chemosis. It is useful in Iritis.

It is useful when cold food aggravates the symptoms, especially cold milk.

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This remedy is useful in persons who have a lot of thirst with flatulence.

This remedy is useful in females with corrosive leucorrhoea and sub-involuted fibroid tumors.

This remedy is useful in violent cough, when the larynx feels raw and when the expectoration is greenish.

It is a useful remedy when there is severe bone pains, when the periosteum is thickened and in Rheumatism of the knees with effusion. It is also useful in Sciatica when the patient finds it difficult to stay in bed.

This remedy is in hives, enlarged glands and small boils. This remedy is also useful whenever there is a tendency for edema.

This remedy has the power of acting of Tubercular infiltrates and liquefies the deposits of foreign bodies and eliminates them.
This remedy suits persons who are worse with warm clothing and damp weather. This remedy suits persons who feel better with motion and in open air.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

In Inflammations involving the sinuses, the KALIS are probably more frequently indicated than any other remedies. KALI BICHROMIUM is considered by many a specific in frontal sinusitis; others prefer the IODIDE OF POTASH, both of which are usually recommended in low potencies.
Dr. G. B. Strearns, M.D.

I would advise you to study IODIDE OF POTASSA. It is called for when the hepatization is so extensive that we have cerebral congestion or even an effusion into the brain as a result of this congestion.
Dr. Nash, M.D.

KALI IODATUM 6x is recommended as a prophylactic against colds and Influenza.
Dr. Heselton.

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KALIUM CARBONICUM.

This remedy is derived from Potassium Carbonate.

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This remedy suits persons who are irritable, despondent, who are full of fear and imagination. This remedy suits persons who experience “Butterfly like” feeling in the stomach and never wants to be left alone. These persons are never quite contented. This remedy is suitable for persons who never wish to be left alone. This remedy suits obstinate hypersensitive to pain, noise or touch.

This remedy suits persons who have vertigo while turning, and headache from being in the cold.

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This remedy suits persons who have a great dryness of the hair and the hair falls out.

This remedy suits persons who have a swelling over the upper eyelids, like little bags. It will suit persons with swelling in the inner corner of the eye.

This remedy suits persons who have nasal bleeding while washing the face, and their nose stuffs up in a warm room.

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This remedy suits persons who have pyorrhea of the gums and the discharge of pus fills up the mouth and pus oozes out of the mouth with ulcers in the mouth. This remedy is also useful when the teeth separate from the gums.

It is a great remedy when swallowing is difficult with easy choking while eating.

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It is useful when there is burning acidity in old persons with sour eructation and when gastric conditions are worse from ice-cold water.

It is a useful remedy when the stomach feels as if it is full of water.

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This remedy is useful in piles, which are large, swollen and painful. It is also useful when the stools are large and painful. The rectal pain starts one hour before the passage of the stools.
This remedy is useful for persons, who rise several times to urinate; it is useful when the urination in involuntary and there is a great WEAKNESS IN THE SMALL OF THE BACK WITH GREAT EXHAUSTION. It also suits persons who have a tendency to become obese.

It is useful in hip joint disease with great pain in the hips, which extends down the thighs with lumbago.

This remedy is useful whenever there are pains in the legs with swelling in the knees.

It is a great remedy for Sciatica with pain from the hip to the knee.

This remedy is useful whenever there is a hoarseness of the voice, with bronchitis, wheezing, and hydrothorax with a tendency for tuberculosis.

This remedy is useful whenever there is drowsiness after eating and the patient wakes up at 2 a.m. and cannot sleep again.

This remedy suits persons who are worse after coitus, in cold weather, from soups and coffee and in the morning at 3 a.m.

This remedy suits persons who are better in warm weather though it may moist and sultry in the day and while they are moving about.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

To re-establish peristalsis after abdominal operations: KALI CARB corresponds to the condition of the patient who has lost a great deal of blood from the operation or trauma, who show a marked degree of laxity and the muscles of the intestinal tract become relaxed and flatus incarcerates, causing colic ‘as if something cold in the intestines is present. This remedy is also suitable whenever the patient displays an extreme sensitiveness to touch in the epigastric region, constant regurgitation of food and patients who are stout and do not tolerate this abdominal surgeries.
Dr. H. A. Roberts, M. D.

Some useful Homeopathic remedies – Part 94.

KALIUM BROMATUM.

This remedy is derived from Potassium Bromide.

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This is a great remedy for failure of mental powers, loss of memory, melancholia and religious depression. It is useful whenever the person feels that he is singled out for divine wrath.

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It is useful in children with stammering with slow difficult speech.

It is useful whenever subjects have green watery stools.

It is useful in debility with impotence.

It is useful in cystic tumors of the ovary.

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It is useful in Acne in the face, with pustules and itching and whenever there is acne on the chest.

It is useful whenever there is a restless sleep with extreme drowsiness, sleeplessness due to worry or grief.

This remedy suits persons who are better when mentally and physically occupied.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

KALI BROMATUM is useful in violent cases of Dysmenorrhoea when given in intervals.
Dr. Moore.

KALI BROMATUM is often curative after EUGENIA JAMBOS in acne.
Dr. H. C. Allen, M.D.

Some useful Homeopathic remedies – Part 93.

KALIUM BICHROMIUM.

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It is a useful remedy in colds and sinus infections.

This remedy is derived from Potassium Bichromate.

This remedy has special affinity for the mucous membranes of the stomach, bowels, air passages, bones and fibrous tissues, kidneys, heart and the liver.

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It is useful in Frontal pain in the face, associated with frontal sinusitis.

It is useful in conjunctivitis with granular lids; it is also useful in Iritis with ulcers in the cornea.

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It is useful in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media with a thick yellow fetid discharge.

It is useful in ulcerated nasal septum with fetid smell from the nose, with a discharge, which is thick, ropy and greenish yellow. It is useful there is anosmia (loss of smell) with violent sneezing and profuse watery nasal discharge. It is useful in chronic inflammation of the nasal sinuses.

It is a useful remedy when there is a dilatation of the stomach and when the person cannot digest meat, and there is a desire beer and acids and there is a vomiting of bright yellow water.

It is useful in chronic intestinal ulceration, with soreness in the hypochondrium and fatty infiltration of the liver.

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It is a useful remedy for dysentery with tenesmus (ineffectual urging to pass stools) and the stools are brown and frothy.

It is a useful remedy whenever there is a burning of the urethra after urinating and one drop seems to remain behind, which cannot be expelled.

This remedy is useful when the urine is albuminous with casts.

It is useful in itching and pain in the penis with ulceration and it is useful whenever there is a constriction sense at the root of the penis.

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It is useful in tenacious leucorrhoea with itching in the vulval region.

It is useful whenever there is a hoarseness of voice, with a metallic dry hacking cough. It is useful whenever there is yellow expectoration with catarrhal laryngitis.

It is useful in pains in the extremities, which fly from place to place. It is useful in rheumatism, which is Syphilitic in origin. It is useful when there is tearing pains in the tibia (shin bone) and the when the Achilles tendons are swollen and painful. It is also useful when the pains shift from one part to another, appear and disappear suddenly and also in pains which appear every day at the same time.

This remedy suits persons who are better from heat, and are worse from beer, morning, and hot weather and while undressing.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

For perforations or suspected ulcers in the act of perforating, KALI BICHROMIUM should have a place along the line.
Dr. Wilbur K. Bond, M.D.

KALI BICHROMIUM is useful when the peptic ulcer is at the cardiac end of the stomach.
Dr. Pope.

For inflammations of the sinuses, the KALIS are probably more frequently indicated than any other remedy. KALI BICHROMIUM is considered by many a specific in frontal sinusitis.
Dr. G. B. Stearns, M.D.

In Post influenzal cases of persisting sinusitis, which are aggravated by cold, damp weather, and better in a warm bed, KALI BICHROMIUM is of great value.
Dr. D. M. Borland, M.B., Ch.B. F.F. Hom (Lond).

In nasal Diphtheria, I find KALI BICHROMIUM specific; in laryngeal Diphtheria, it does all that Medicine can do.
Dr. Hughes, L.R.C.P.

KALI BICHROMIUM may be given when the respiratory symptoms are complicated with acute bronchitis or bronchopneumonia. This remedy is found to be one of the best. It has been proven and found to be well indicated in severe cases presenting conjunctivitis with phlyctenules, ulceration of the Meibomian glands, purulent discharge from the eyes or coughing of a stringy mucus, accompanied by membranous laryngitis.
Dr. John C. Weinski, M.D.

KALI BICHROMIUM: Alternation of complaints that move; when rheumatism is on, the other complaints cease; as the gouty state increases, the catarrhal state or diarrhea disappears.
Dr. Tyler, M.D.

In KALI BICHROMIUM, gastric and rheumatic symptoms alternate. I have had several instances in which I have been able to confirm this characteristic of the drug.
Dr. E. A. Farrington, M.D.

Several cases of Pellagra have been cured for me with KALI BICHROMIUM and it required no repetition. It has the summer aggravation of eruption, red tongue and loose stools.
Dr. C. G. Williams.

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KALIUM ARSENICUM.

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It is useful as a remedy in Malignancy.

This remedy is derived from Potassium Arsenite (also called as Fowler’s Solution).

It is a very useful remedy for those who tend to have malignancy or inveterate skin diseases.

It suits persons who are restless, anemic and nervous.

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It suits persons who have itching in the skin, which is worse while itching. This remedy is also useful in dry, scaly and wilted chronic eczema. This remedy is also suitable in cases of Psoriasis and Lichen Planus.

This remedy is useful in fissures in the bends of the arms and the knees.

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This remedy is especially useful in Epithelioma of the lower lip.

This remedy suits persons suffer from gouty nodosities and are worse with every change of weather.

This remedy is suitable whenever there is an alarming spread of cancer, with few external signs.

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It is useful in Squamous cell Carcinoma of the cervix with flying pains and a foul smelling discharge with pressure in the pubis.

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JABORANDI.

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IT IS A USEFUL REMEDY FOR HAIR FALL.

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It is almost a specific remedy for mumps.

It is a wonderful remedy for night sweats and useful in menopause also.

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It is useful in eyestrain of any cause, especially when the eyes tire easily.

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It is useful in Thyroid Goiter with an increased heart action, tremors and sweating.

It is a very useful hair tonic and prevents hair-fall.
TIPS ON JABORANDI…

JABORANDI has proved curative of sweating of convalescence from acute disease and palliative of those of Phthisis.

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IRIS VERSICOLOR.

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It is a headache remedy!

This remedy is useful when the headache is right in the frontal area and the temples. The headache often begins as a blur before the eyes, usually relaxing after mental exertion.

The headache is worse resting.

The headache is associated with nausea.

This remedy is associated with roaring, buzzing and ringing in the ears.

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This remedy is useful in Meniere’s disease with intense noises in the ears.

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It is a useful remedy in facial neuralgia spreading over the face after breakfast.

This remedy is useful when there is burning in the entire alimentary canal with vomiting or nausea.

It is a great remedy for nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, with watery stools and burning in the anus.

It is useful in sciatica of the left side extending between the knees.

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It is also useful in Herpes Zoster.
TIPS ON IRIS VERSICOLOR…

An early application of IRIS VERSICOLOR either in tincture, or the whole fresh plant bruised and bound on the part, will in many cases, completely abort the felon.
Dr. Gilchrist.

For habitual vomiting in babies, think of IRIS.
Dr. Raue, M.D.

IRIS VERSICOLOR seldom fails to relieve sick headache attended with vomiting of bilious matters. When the headache assumes the form of hemicranias of the right side, during the infantile cholera season, it was found of great value in quickly diarrhea attended with colic and rumbling of the bowels.
Dr. Small.

In Migraine cases with dyspepsia characterized by dreadful gastro-intestinal burning, we are gratified with IRIS.

Dr. Robert L. Redfield, M.D.

Although these headaches may be relieved by such remedies such as; IRIS VERSICOLOR, they are not really cured by them and have a tendency to recur with increasing severity. Such a condition may be permanently cured by TUBERCULINUM, in high potency, administered at infrequent intervals in between the acute attacks.

Nemo.

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IPECACUANHA.

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This remedy is derived from a shrub bearing the same name. It is also called as IPECAC.

It is a useful remedy. It stimulates the pneumo-gastric nerve and produces spasmodic irritation of the chest and the stomach.

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The persistent feature of this remedy is persistent nausea and vomiting.

It is indicated in persons who do not digest raisins, cakes and other kinds of indigestible food.

It is useful in adults and children who are feeble and catch cold in a warm, moist weather.

This remedy is also useful in hemorrhages, which are bright red and profuse.

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This remedy is useful in amebic dysentery with tenesmus and cutting pain, which is worse around the navel.

It is useful in females, who have profuse bright, gushing with nausea.

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It is also useful in vomiting during pregnancy.

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The remedy is useful when there is dyspnoea, with constriction in the chest with asthma. The patient has yearly attacks of difficult shortness of breathing. The cough is incessant, violent and comes on with each breath. This remedy is useful when the chest is full of phlegm and bubbling rales. It is useful in whooping cough, with nasal bleed. It is also useful when there is bleeding from the lungs with nausea and a feeling of constriction.

It is useful when there is intermittent fever, with slight chill and nausea and relapses, which come on from an improper diet.

This remedy suits persons who are worse periodically, from eating veal, moist warm wind and while lying down.
TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

In a very large percentage of cases when the vomiting of pregnancy starts, a few Homeopathic doses of IPECAC will completely control it. The danger is prevented and does not need to met.
Dr. D. M. Borland, M.B., Ch.B., F.F. H.

I could not practice Medicine without IPECAC because of its importance in Hemorrhages, I mean uterine hemorrhage, hemorrhage from the kidneys, bowels, stomach, lungs. In the severest forms of uterine hemorrhage, the Homeopathic Physician is able to do without mechanical means, except where mechanical means are causing the hemorrhage.
Dr. Kent, M.D.

I would say that 8 to 9 times out of 10, IPECAC has been the one that has given me the quickest results in those children.
Dr. Roger A. Schmidt, M.D.

I have often seen one drop of IPECAC 16 C or 30 C in half hour repetition restores the normal vocal cord function at the end of 4 to 5 hours.
Dr. Cartier Williams.

IPECAC often acts like an antidote in morphine poisoning.
Dr. Chabra.

IPECAC, IRIS VERSICOLOR, SANGUINARIA, MELILOTUS along with PULSATILLA can take care of most of the headaches. And this is not after the manner of Aspirin and its companion sedatives, but carefully matched it removes it lock stock and barrel.
Dr. T.K. Moore, M.D.

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IODUM.

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The patient has great appetite but becomes very thin.

It is a remedy derived from Iodine.

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It is a good remedy for subjects who are restless and must keep busy or keep doing something. These subjects must in constant motion or they will go insane or despondent. It also suits subjects, who have the impulse to run, impulse to kill or for those subjects who are in a constant hurry.

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This is a great remedy for persons who have a great appetite, yet they lose flesh.

It is great remedy for debility and the slightest effort induces great perspiration.

It is a useful remedy when there is an acute exacerbation of chronic inflammatory conditions.

It is useful when the adenoids are swollen.

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It is useful in acute Dacryocystitis.

It is useful when there is sneezing and sudden violent influenza.

It is useful in acute nasal engorgement associated with blood pressure.

It is useful when the testicles are swollen and indurated. It is useful in Hydrocoele. It is also useful when loss of sexual power associated with testicular atrophy.

It is useful in males who have loss of sexual power with atrophied testicles.

It is useful in females who have ovaritis and atrophy of the breasts. It is also useful in cases of cancer of the cervix.

This remedy is useful in a Thyrotoxic goiter, associated with loss flesh, palpitation from the least exertion and a hypertrophied heart.

It is useful in glandular enlargement with nodosity.

It is a useful remedy in constipation with ineffectual urging, better from drinking cold milk. This remedy is also useful in expelling round worms.

This remedy suits warm-blooded persons who are better walking in open air.

TIPS ON IODIUM…

In pericarditis with effusion, IODIUM removes the plastic and serous exudation.
Dr. Hale, M.D.

Prescribe drop doses of IODINE in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd dilution, every hour or so as soon as the physical signs of pneumonia show themselves, and it would arrest the process of hepatization within 24 hours.
Dr. Kafka.

IODIUM has produced a veritable and durable amelioration not only of the symptoms of arteriosclerosis, but also of those of interstitial nephritis.

Dr. Jousett.
Hydroarthrosis yields, according to Jahr, Jousett and others, to IODINE.
Dr. E. A. Farrington, M.D.

Some useful Homeopathic remedies – Part 87.

IGNATIA AMARA.

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It is a chief remedy for hysteria and sadness.

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This remedy is derived from a shrub called as the St. Ignatius Bean.

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It is one of the chief remedies for hysteria. It is useful in women who are sensitive and easily excited, highly educated, dark and of a mild disposition. It is a great remedy to combat the bad effects of anger, grief, disappointed love, bad news, shame, vexation and homesickness.

It suits individuals who have great contradictions in behavior, who are alert and nervous.

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This remedy combats the ill effects of grief and worry.

It suits persons who have a changeable mood, who are introspective, melancholic, and changeable in mood, with sighing and sobbing.

It is a great remedy for shocks, grief and mental disappointment.

It is useful in congestive headaches following anger or grief.

It is useful in toothache, which is worse after drinking coffee.

This remedy is useful in hysterical difficulty in swallowing.

It is useful in painful constriction of the anus after stools.

It is also useful in pain in the Achilles tendon and the calf muscles.

This remedy suits persons who are worse in the morning, better while eating and change of position.

TIPS ABOUT IGNATIA FROM THE MASTERS…

IGNATIA may be inhaled when the woman gets convulsions.

Convulsions coming on in a child after punishment may call loudly for CHAMMOMILA OR IGNATIA.

Loss of function of a part of the body due to emotional elements requires IGNATIA.
Dr. Diwan Harishchand, L.R.C.P., F.F.Hom (Lond) etc.
IGNATIA for stage fright: to be given prophylactically, a few doses on the day of performance, and 1 dose just before it.
Dr. Bennett.

It is best to administer the dose in the morning if there is no occasion for hurry; when given shortly before bedtime, it causes too much restlessness in the night.
Dr. Hanhemann, M.D.

For the bad effects of disappointed love, in hysterical subjects, IGNATIA needs CALC PHOS to finish the cure.
Dr. S.P. Koppikkar, B.H.M.S.