| Silicicum’s proving displays a characteristic weakness of the connective tissue accompa- nied by instability and lack of strength affecting all muscles, tendons, and joints. The back and limbs show stiffness, most commonly together with symptoms of debility. Silicea influences nutritive disturbances of the integumentary appendages (hooves, talons, claws). Chronic diseases respond to Silicicum in a particularly decisive and long- lasting manner. Tendency toward the formation of pus and fistulae in the connective tissue (hoof-cartilage fistula, withers fistula, etc.). |
