Ingredients
| Ingredient | Potency |
|---|---|
| Acidum sulfuricum | D6 |
| Argentum | D12 |
| Arnica | D4 |
| Bryonia | D4 |
| Causticum Hahnemanni | D12 |
| Ledum | D3 |
Indications
Osteo-arthritis especially of the large joints, arthritis of the knee and hip-joint, osteoarthritis of the vertebrae.
Mode of Action
The ingredients contained in this preparation influence the metabolism of cartilage in particular. Long term medication is necessary before definite improvement sets in. This is best explained by the fact osteoarthritis is a gradual degenerative process.
- Acidum sulfuricum: Arthralgia in different joints. Markedly influences the metabolism of cartilage.
- Argentum: Arthralgia associated with degeneration of joints.
- Arnica: Painful joints.
- Bryonia: Swollen, stiff joints, worse on movement.
- Causticum Hahnemanni: Joint deformity associated with paralytic weakness and stiffness.
- Ledum: Rheumatic joint pain, cramping pain in hip area.
Dosage
To begin with give 10-15 drops in some water 4-6 times daily. After 2-3 weeks treatment the dosage may be reduced to 2-3 times daily.
Remarks
Rheumatic pains, intervertebral disc lesions and osteoarthritis of the spine: give additionally R 11 on 2 to 3 occasions with R 73.
In sciatica: give additionally R 71.
In hypertrophy of the prostate gland: R 25.
In backpain in the female: compare R 50.
In osteoporosis: give additionally R 34.
Acute arthritis: compare R 1 and R 24.
Rheumatism of the shoulder girdle, arms and hands: compare R 46.
Topically apply Atomare-Beckeron R 30 or Lumbagin R 61 rheumatic ointment.