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  • Virusin-19 FORTE

    Reinforced formulation.
    “It strengthens your immune system”

    • It increases natural defences.
    • It strengthens physiological resistance.
    • It optimises the functions of the organism
    Ingredients Virusin-19 FortePer 1 mlPer 2 ml*NRV
    Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) fluid extract75 mg150 mg-
    Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)60 mg120 mg150%
    Novasol® Curcumin **50 mg100 mg-
    Willow (Salix alba) glycerinated extract50 mg100 mg-
    Caterpillar fungus (Cordyceps sinensis) glycerinated50 mg100 mg-
    extract50 mg100 mg-
    Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) glycerinated extract50 mg100 mg-
    Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)-
    glycerinated extract35 mg70 mg-
    Acerola (Malpighia punicifolia) concentrated juice2 mg4 mg40%
    Zinc (zinc chloride)2 mg4 mg-
    Astaxantina / Astaxanthin2000UI4000 UI-
    Vitamin D( 2mg)(4 mg)-
    Ferric phosphate (salt no. 3)0,66 mg1,33 mg-

    * % NRV per max dose Nutritional reference values per 2 ml.

    **Novasol® Curcumin: Curcuma longa, micellar extract at 6% in curcuminoids.

    HOW TO USE
    Take 1 ml 2 times a day with a little water.
    Shake before use.


    PRESENTATION
    50 ml measuring dropper bottle.


    USE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
    A reinforced formulation addressed to increase its benefits:

    • It strengthens the normal functioning of the immune system, increasing natural defences.
    • It strengthens the resistance of the immune system.
    • It optimises all body functions.

    It is indicated in:

    • The prevention of infections: it is recommended as a pattern to be maintained from October to March.
    • The treatment of infections (flu, colds, Covid-19, etc.).
    • As a coadjuvant in pharmacological antibiotic treatments.

    GENERAL CONCEPTS
    The immune system is responsible for the necessary defence mechanisms of our organism.
    In a first defensive line, there are physical barriers; the skin and mucous membranes are the main ones. If these cannot neutralise the aggressive agent, a series of reactions that are divided into two types begin:

    • Innate immune responses (unspecific): these are the first reactions, in which regardless of the type of infectious agent (virus, bacteria...), the body reacts with processes and actions to neutralise it, such as inflammation.
    • Acquired immune responses (specific): these types of responses are those that the body develops as it gets in contact with certain substances or microorganisms as a defence mechanism. Antibodies, also called immunoglobulins, are involved in this type of defence.

    During the winter months or during certain situations, such as changes in our eating habits or prolonged stressful situations, our immune system suffers. In addition, in recent times, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a great impact on the health of the entire world.

    So, today, more than ever, it is essential to keep our immune system strong. With this purpose, Virusin 19-Forte appear. This supplement combines the synergy of different vegetable ingredients in order to keep the immune system alert, acting globally.

    INGREDIENTS


    Virusin 19 Forte issues from the reformulation of the former Virusin, with the purpose of strengthening the formulation:


    More millilitres per dose.
    More concentrated ingredients.
    New ingredients.


    Virusin 19-Forte is a food supplement formulated based on plants such as astragalus, willow, acerola and turmeric, which are traditionally used vegetable ingredients; mushrooms such as reishi, cordyceps and lion's mane, which are traditionally used in Chinese medicine because of their multiple properties, and go beyond the stimulation of the immune system and provide a comprehensive action at the organism level. In addition, it is reinforced with a high amount of vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc, micronutrients that play an important role in the proper functioning of the immune system; and astaxanthin, an antioxidant that enhances the beneficial properties of
    the rest of the active ingredients, together with ferrum phosphoricum, a first aid salt according to Schüssler's therapeutics.

    Sugar free, gluten free, lactose free.

    ASTRAGALUS (Astragalus membranaceus)
    Astragalus is an adaptogenic plant, from the Fabaceae family, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.

    Adaptogens feature because they increase their adaptability in case of stress and limit the damage that might occur. That is, in stress situations (for example, the entrance of a virus or bacteria into the organism) they improve the performance of different physiological functions of the organism.

    The main components of astragalus roots are saponins, polysaccharides and flavonoids.


    Saponins:


    Saponins are the most abundant compounds in watery or alcoholic extracts of astragalus, along with polysaccharides.

    Astragaloside IV, the most prevailing saponin in astragalus, it also contributes to the following functions:

    Immunomodulatory, increasing the immune response. In different studies, an increase in important elements in the response mechanism of the immune system has been confirmed. For example:

    • It stimulates the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes.
    • It stimulates the expression of the major histocompatibility complex and cooperates in the development of antigen presenting cells.
    • It increases the levels of Interferon-γ.

    Cardiac. This is favoured by the balancing effect of calcium, which can prevent damages to the heart muscle.

    Hepatoprotective. Because of its double function: on the one hand, the immunoregulatory effect protects against the liver damage induced by the immune system; and on the other, the antiviral effect provides protection against, among other things, the hepatitis B virus.


    Collagen synthesis. It features a dual action in the regulation and catabolism of collagen. It protects from the damage caused by UV rays in fibroblasts (FB). It promotes FB proliferation and prevents collagen degradation. However, astragaloside IV may slow down the development of fibrosis in organs such as the heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys.


    Antioxidant. It has inhibitory action on lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation.

    Polysaccharides:
    Its main function is the balancing of the immune system. Astragaloglucans are the best known.


    The research on the effects of astragalus on the immune system has been mostly carried out in vitro and in animal studies. The results of these studies show that astragalus stimulates the immune response:

    • Polysaccharides increase the number of T cells and their activity, and balance the expression of cytokines.
    • They also increase the activity of natural killer (NK) cells and activate macrophages.
    • Through their effect on the immune system, polysaccharides could also have
      antiproliferative effects on tumour cells.

    Likewise, polysaccharides feature an antioxidant, antidiabetic, liver-protective, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effect.


    Flavonoids:
    Flavonoids are pigments that are naturally found in plants. Isoflavones are the most
    representative in astragalus. Flavonoids belong to the category of polyphenols. Most flavonoids act as antioxidants that catch free radicals to render them harmless and thus prevent cellular damage.

    TURMERIC (Curcuma longa)
    In Virusin-19 Forte, the properties of turmeric are added by means of Novasol®
    Curcumicin, a 6% micellar extract of curcuminoids    . Novasol uses turmeric in a fully
    water-soluble and pH-stable form, thus promoting an optimal oral bioavailability.
    In recent years, there has been a great interest in curcumin as an ingredient that provides
    multiple properties without any side effects.
    Properties to remark:

    • Anti-inflammatory activity. By acting as a scavenger for pro-inflammatory substances, such as nitric oxide and COX-2.
    • Antimicrobial activity. Evidenced, above all, at digestive level, with bacteria such as Escherichia coli or salmonella typhi. There are also references to inhibition with Staphylococcus aureus.
    • Digestive benefit. Research suggests that it increases the solubility of bile, helping in the elimination of gallstones and preventing them.
    • Skin health. Studies with curcumin have been proven to reduce wound healing time, improve collagen deposition, and increase vascular and fibroblast density in wounds, thereby improving healing. It is also associated with a beneficial effect as a proangiogenic agent, by inducing transforming growth factor beta.
    • Neuroprotective. It is associated with positive effect in diseases such as Alzheimer's (experimental studies in mice), thanks to the fact that it protects the brain from lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide-based radicals.
    • Cardioprotective. It is also related to the ability to regulate LDL cholesterol and TG, helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

    WILLOW (Salix alba)
    Willow is a tree of the Salicylaceae family. The bark is used, in which the most relevant
    assets of its composition are found: salicylic derivatives (1.5-11%).
    It features because of its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

    Willow extracts have been observed to inhibit the production of proinflammatory products,
    reducing the expression of TNF-α and COX-2, as well as inhibiting the production of NO
    and the proinflammatory transcription factor NF-kappa B.

    ACEROLA ( Malpighia punicifolia)
    The fruit of the acerola or Barbados cherry is extracted from a tree that grows in the
    Antilles and north of South America.
    It has a high content of vitamin C and is used as a stimulant and modulator of the
    immune system    . It has a high antibacterial activity and has been used as a dietary
    supplement and in the prevention of flu and colds.

    CORDYCEPS (Cordyceps sinensis)
    This ascomycete fungus grows at an altitude of 3,800 meters in the grasslands of the Himalayas. It parasitises the larvae of an insect (Hepialis armoricanus), and is known as “caterpillar fungus”. It is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine, as a popular remedy for its adaptogenic properties: it improves health, increases physical and mental capacity, and increases energy.

    The sclerotium (a compact part of the mycelium) is used, together with the parasitised larvae.


    The most relevant active substances are: cordyceptic acid, glutamic acid and cordycepin.

    • Among its properties, the energising is the most outstanding. It features anti-fatigue effect, increases the use of oxygen and the elimination of lactic acid; other actions have also been
      seen:
    • It stimulates the immune system, because of its anti-inflammatory nature reducing
      proteins that increase inflammation, as confirmed in a Korean study published in 2014.
    • It protects the heart, by increasing adenosine levels, and reduces LDL cholesterol and
      triglyceride levels.
    • It balances blood glucose. It imitates the action of insulin.
    • Hepatoprotective. An investigation of the World Journal of Gastroenterology concluded that the fungus Cordyceps sinensis was able to slow down tissue fibrosis, reducing inflammation and improving hepatocellular function, thus delaying the development of cirrhosis.
    • Antidepressant, by increasing dopamine and adrenaline levels.

    REISHI (Ganoderma lucidum)
    This parasitic fungus that grows on trees and is widespread on practically all continents, has
    been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years. In China it is called
    "Lingzhi" and represents a combination of spiritual potency and immortality. This adaptogenic
    mushroom symbolises success, well-being, divine power, and longevity.


    The carpophore is used, which contains a wide variety of bioactive compounds: terpenes,
    sterols, phenols, nucleotides and their derivatives, glycoproteins and polysaccharides. Its
    proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are particularly rich in lysine. The low lipid
    fraction of this fungus is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which contributes to its healthy effects. Polysaccharides (β-glucans), peptidoglycans and triterpenes (ganorenic acids)
    are the most important active ingredients.
    Among its properties, outstand:

    • Immune system stimulant. It increases the production and maturation of T and B
      lymphocytes, the activation of "natural killer" cells, and an increase in cytokines (TNF-β, IL-γ).
    • Relaxing of the Central Nervous System. It counteracts the states of stress, anxiety
      and insomnia.
    • Cardioprotective. It inhibits the synthesis of cholesterol and reduces arterial
      hypertension.
    • Hypoglycaemic. An increase in insulin levels attributable to Ganoderane B has been
      observed.
    • Hepatoprotective. It helps liver cells regenerate and the metabolism of substances
      speed up.

    M LION'S MANE (Hericium erinaceus)
    Edible fungus of traditional use in Chinese and Japanese medicine used for gastric problems
    and loss of memory and lucidity. With adaptogenic properties.


    Mycelia and carpophores are used.


    It has components with important physiological activity; the most important and also the most abundant are the polysaccharides, among which the β-glucans stand out, and the terpene compounds (hericenones and erinacins).
    Its main functions are:

    • It strengthens the immune system.
    • Neuroprotective. It regenerates the tissues that favour neuronal connections. It improves
      the cognitive functions. It stimulates the nerve growth factor or NGF, hence its interest in
      degenerative diseases of the Nervous System (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's).
    • Cardioprotective. It can be attributed the property of lipid regulator, since it inhibits
      HMG-CoA reductase and protects LDL-cholesterol from oxidation.

    VITAMIN C (ácido L- ascórbico)
    Vitamin C is essential for our health and is involved in numerous physiological processes.
    Among its most relevant properties are:

    • It stimulates the immune system. It helps white corpuscles fight infections.
    • Cellular protector. It helps neutralise the potential damage of free radicals that
      accelerate ageing.
    • It stimulates the production of collagen, an essential protein for the skin, joints and
      blood vessels. It accelerates wound healing.
    • It facilitates the absorption of nutrients. Its consumption increases the absorption of certain minerals as important as iron.

    VITAMIN D ( colecalciferol)
    Vitamin D is another of the relevant vitamins to strengthen the immune system.
    Low levels of this vitamin are associated with an increase of infectious diseases, such as
    flu, pneumonia or Covid-19.


    A moderate exposure to the sun promotes the synthesis of vitamin D, so in areas with little
    sun or in winter, its deficiency is very likely, and supplementation allows maintaining
    optimal levels in the body.


    In addition, do not forget its best-known function: to contribute to the absorption and use of
    calcium and phosphorus, keeping the bone structure in good condition.


    FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM (SALT 3) FERRIC PHOSPHATE
    First aid salt. Beneficial in the first stage of inflammation, in fever, lack of energy, low defences
    and anaemia.


    ZINC
    Zinc is essential for the correct functioning of the immune system, as it helps fight infections
    more efficiently and effectively.

    ASTAXANTHIN
    Astaxanthin is a powerful natural antioxidant from the carotenoid family that protects cells
    against oxidative stress, so in Virusin 19 Forte, it enhances the action of the rest of the
    ingredients, making it into a great supplement to take into account in cases of infections, both for prevention and during treatment, with the purspose of maintaining a good health.

    Summary chart with the outstanding properties of the ingredients:

  • Neurexan®

    • DROPS · TABLETS

    Compositions:
    Drops: 100 g containing: Passiflora incarnata D2, Avena sativa D2, Coffea arabica D12, Zincum isovalerianicum D4 0.06 g each. Contains 36 vol.-% alcohol.
    Tablets: 1 tablet containing: Passiflora incarnata D2, Avena sativa D2, Coffea arabica D12, Zincum isovalerianicum D4 0.6 mg each.

    Indications: Nervous restlessness and sleep disturbances.
    Contraindications: Known allergy (hypersensitivity) to one or more of the ingredients.
    Side effects: Due to the homeopathic nature of Neurexan drops/tablets a temporary worsening in symptoms (initial aggravation) is possible but harmless. Tablets: Allergic (hypersensitivity) skin reactions may occur in very rare cases (i.e. affects less than 1 in 10,000 users).
    Interactions with other medication: None known.

    Dosage:
    Drops: Standard dosage: Adults and children 12 yrs. and older): 10 drops 3x daily. Acute or initial dosage: Adults (and children 12 yrs. and older): 10 drops every ½ to 1 hr., up to 12x daily, and then continue with standard dosage.
    Tablets: Standard dosage: Adults and children 12 yrs. and older): 1 tablet to be dissolved in the mouth 3x daily. Acute or initial dosage: Adults (and children 12 yrs. and older): 1 tablet every ½ to 1 hr., up to 12x daily, and then continue with standard dosage.

    Package sizes:
    Drops: Drop bottles containing 30 and 100 ml. (9880)
    Tablets: Packs containing 50 and 250 tablets. (9519)

    Pharmacological notes

    Passiflora incarnata: insomnia¹–⁹ and nervousness²,⁴–⁷,¹³

    Avena sativa: insomnia¹,⁵,⁸–¹⁰,¹¹ and nervousness¹,²,⁵,¹¹,¹³,¹⁴

    Coffea arabica: insomnia¹,⁴,⁶,¹⁰,¹²,¹⁵–²⁰ nervousness²,³,¹⁰,¹⁵,²¹–²⁸ irritability²,¹⁰,¹⁵,²⁵,²⁹ and restlessness²,⁶,⁸,¹⁵,²¹,³⁰–³²

    Zincum isovalerianicum: insomnia¹,⁶ and nervousness¹,⁶–⁸,¹²–¹⁵,²³,³³

    Clinical notes

    Because of the individual constituents of Neurexan, the medication can be offered for the following conditions:

    1. Nervousness or nervous restlessness. Empirically, in this condition, Neurexan is fast in onset and can be taken when necessary. This includes nervousness associated with overuse of coffee and other stimulants.
    2. Insomnia. Empirically, the best results are achieved after continuous use over a few weeks to restore the sleep pattern, although Neurexan will induce sleep when taken as necessary.
    3. Irritability and restlessness.

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  • AETHIOPS ANTIMONIALIS

    Common name(s) / Synonyms: —
    Botanical/Taxonomic: Prepared by trituration of two parts sulphuret of antimony with one of mercury (Berliner, Zeit. f. hom. Aerzte., vol. ii. Hom. Recorder, 1894, p. 28); Trituration.

    1. IDENTIFICATION
      Prepared by trituration of two parts sulphuret of antimony with one of mercury.
    2. CLINICAL (Key clinical indications)
      Scrofula;
      Ophthalmia;
      Otorrhoea;
      Skin affections;
      Syphilis.
    3. CHARACTERISTICS (Keynotes / guiding symptoms)
      This medicine has not been proved, but has been used with marked success in scrofula, herpetic and eczematous eruptions, and discharges;
      Eruptions like fungi;
      Eruptions from fright;
      Scaly, painful, irritating eruptions of the face;
      Scrofulous ophthalmia;
      Offensive scrofulous otorrhoea;
      Hereditary syphilis;
      Appears to combine the power of several components;
      Its usefulness has been confirmed in many aggravations of skin affections.
    4. SYMPTOMS
    5. Eyes
      Scrofulous ophthalmia.
    6. Ear
      Offensive scrofulous otorrhoea.
    7. Skin
      Herpetic eruptions;
      Eczematous eruptions;
      Eruptions like fungi;
      Eruptions from fright;
      Scaly, painful, irritating eruptions of the face;
      Aggravations of skin affections.

  • AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM

    Common names: Castaño de la India; Hippocastanum vulgaris; Horse-chestnut
    Family: Sapindaceae
    Origin/Distribution: North India and North America
    Part used: Tincture of the ripe kernel; trituration of the dried kernel; tincture of the fruit with its husk (according to Hering, this is the best)

    IDENTIFICATION

    Tincture prepared from the ripe kernel or from the whole fruit with its husk; trituration of the dried kernel.

    CLINICAL (Key clinical indications)

    Ano, affections of.
    Headache.
    Back, affections of.
    Throat, affections of.
    Altered taste.
    Haemorrhoids.
    Hernia.
    Liver, affections of.
    Jaundice.
    Intermittents.
    Tongue, affections of.
    Lumbago.
    Prostate, affections of.
    Pain in sacrum.
    Cough.
    Uterus, prolapse of.

    CHARACTERISTICS (Keynotes / Guiding symptoms)

    Aesculus hip. is a great remedy for haemorrhoids.

    In some districts it is a popular custom to carry a chestnut in the pocket as a preventive.

    Produces many symptoms of liver disorder: malaise; dullness of head and mind; fulness at the root of the nose.

    Follicular pharyngitis with dryness, burning, roughness, constriction in the throat as in follicular pharyngitis.

    Soreness and fulness in the region of the liver; abdomen sore to touch.

    Jaundice with bilious stools.

    Pulsations in the abdomen, especially the hypogastrium.

    Its most intense action is on the lower bowel and pelvic organs.

    Haemorrhoids, blind or bleeding; if bleeding, give relief.

    Sensation of dryness in the rectum, as of small splinters or little sticks pricking the folds of the mucous membrane; with sensation of weakness in the sacro-iliac joint, as if the legs would give way. (Arg. n. also has pain in sacro-iliac joint and sensation as if the bones were loosening.)

    Constipation; stools large, hard, followed by sensation of prolapse of rectum.

    General soreness in sacral and lumbar regions, with stiffness in the back; almost impossible to walk.

    Tearing in hips and lumbar region.

    Poisoning with the green bark of the chestnut has produced the following symptoms in the body: pupils very dilated in bright light; face flushed; pulse full; drowsy and apparently asleep, but sleep interrupted at short intervals by sudden waking and cries; great terror as from a dream of death or apparitions on opening the eyes; questioning fails to discover the cause of his terror.

    Patients of Aesc. h. are, as a rule, discouraged and irritable.

    Much walking < all symptoms.

    Cold air and cold seasons <; nose and throat very sensitive on inhaling; < after washing.

    summer; < winter (haemorrhoids).

    RELATIONSHIPS

    Compare: Aesc. gl., Alo., Collinson., Merc., Nux v., Pod., Sul. Nux v. antidotes the haemorrhoidal symptoms.

    Follows well: Collinson., Nux v., Sul.

    Compare also with: Kali bich. (throat; but Aesc. h. has no stringy mucus); Phytolacca (follicular pharyngitis).

    SYMPTOMS

    1. Mind

    Depressed; melancholy; low-spirited; irritable.
    Loses temper easily, and regains it slowly.
    Unable to fix the attention.

    2. Head

    Dull pressure in forehead; slight nausea in stomach, followed by stitches in right hypochondrium.
    Severe lancinating headache at base of brain, as if very full; tympanites; tongue white.
    Confused sensation with dizziness; < rising from a seat.
    Frequent quick pains through temples.
    Flushes of heat in occiput, neck and shoulders.
    Head very heavy; must balance it; all head symptoms accompanied by rectal haemorrhoids or sacral symptoms.

    3. Eyes

    Weight in eyes; feel heavy and dull.
    Eyes feel heavy and hot; sore eyes.
    Aching pain over left eye.
    Flames before the eyes.

    5. Nose

    Stinging and burning in posterior nares and soft palate.
    Dryness of posterior nares and throat; sneezing followed by severe coryza.
    Pain in right nasal bone; soreness in left.

    6. Face

    Pale; miserable appearance.
    Alternating heat and redness of left side of face.
    Face enormously swollen after washing with water.

    8. Mouth

    Tongue coated white or yellow.
    Thick yellow phlegm in mouth.
    Taste sweet; bitter; metallic (coppery, with salivation).
    Tongue feels as if scalded.

    9. Throat

    Stitches, tingling, burning and stinging in fauces; sudden, in left side.
    Sensation as if something lodged in fauces, causing constant inclination to swallow.
    Sensation of dryness and roughness (or rawness and burning) in throat, as from a cold.
    Sensation of constriction in fauces.
    Neuralgic pains in fauces.
    Dark congestion of fauces with sensation of fulness and irritation.
    Chronic sore throat with haemorrhoidal difficulty.

    11. Stomach

    Eructations; nausea; vomiting.
    Violent vomiting; great burning distress in stomach.
    Heartburn and regurgitation of food after eating.
    Pressure as of a stone in pit of stomach.
    Eructations of air; empty.

    12. Abdomen

    Right hypochondrium sensitive.
    Much distress in liver and epigastrium.
    Fulness in liver and abdomen.
    Severe constant soreness from pit of stomach to right lobe of liver.
    Abdomen and liver region sensitive to touch.
    Sensation of fulness, flatulence and colicky pains; haemorrhoidal colic.
    Emission of fetid flatus; rumbling in intestines.
    Cutting in right inguinal region (hernia).

    13. Stool and Anus

    Dryness; troublesome sensation in rectum as if full of splinters.
    Soreness; burning; itching; raw sensation and fulness in anus.
    Pain as of a knife going back and forth in anus.
    Haemorrhoids like peanuts; purple; painful burning sensation; generally blind; sore and disabling, or sudden in the back.
    Blind, painful haemorrhoids; rarely bleeding; < standing or walking.
    Stools hard, dry, passed with difficulty.
    Sensation of hard rigidity before stool.
    Stools hard and black; of natural consistency and white.
    Backache after large, hard stools.
    Anal prolapse after stool.
    Several large haemorrhoids appearing to block rectum; small or non-bleeding; great suffering; constipation.
    Chronic diarrhoea with characteristic backache or haemorrhoids.
    Haemorrhoids develop or become particularly troublesome at the climacteric years.

    14. Urinary Organs

    Pain in region of left kidney.
    Scanty, frequent urination.
    Urine dark and turbid; dark brown sediment; yellow, with thick mucous sediment.
    Urine hot.

    15. Male Sexual Organs

    Discharge of prostatic fluid with every stool and during urination; seminal emissions during sleep.
    Various sufferings in generative organs.

    16. Female Sexual Organs

    Cervix uteri inflamed; retroversion; prolapse; enlargement and induration, characterised by great sensitivity, heat and throbbing.
    Old cases of leucorrhoea; dark yellow; thick and sticky; worse after menstrual period; increased by walking; excoriates labia; with soreness in sacrum and knees.
    Uterus sore with throbbing in hypogastrium.
    During pregnancy the sacro-iliac symphysis loosens while walking; must sit down; feels better lying.

    17. Respiratory Organs

    Short cough; increased by swallowing and deep breathing.
    Hoarseness.
    Raw sensation in chest.
    Chest tight.
    Abundant expectoration in morning.
    Cough with sensation of stiffness in throat and suffocation in upper chest.
    Oppression; stitches; soreness and other distress in chest.
    Catarrhal affections cause hoarseness and cough.

    19. Heart

    Constrictions over region of heart.
    Stitches and neuralgic pains in region of heart, especially apex; and in forehead.
    Functional disturbances of heart from haemorrhoidal troubles.

    20. Back

    Constant backache affecting sacrum and hips; much aggravated by walking and stooping forward; almost impossible to rise after sitting.
    Back gives way when walking.
    Soreness between shoulders.
    Spine feels weak.
    Sacrum, back, neck, head, chest, heart and abdomen seem to have great sympathy with rectum and its vessels.

    22. Upper Extremities

    Rheumatic pains in right scapula and right side of chest; worse during inspiration.
    Sudden drawing and tearing pains in shoulders, arms, hands and fingers.
    Paralytic sensation in arms, legs and spine.

    23. Lower Extremities

    Legs so weak he can scarcely walk.
    Left knee swollen, painful, stiff; cannot bear the least pressure.
    Achilles tendon sore.

    24. Generalities

    Paralytic sensation in arms, legs and spine.
    Feels faint; weak; without strength.
    Disposition to stretch and yawn.
    Fulness in various organs as if they contained much blood.
    Mucous membranes dry; swollen; burning as if raw.

    27. Fever

    Chill at 4 p.m.; fever from 7 to 12 p.m.
    During fever: thirstless; bursting headache; photophobia; profuse hot sweat; heart beats violently.

  • AESCULUS GLABRA

    Common name(s) / Synonyms: Castaño de Asia; Fetid or Ohio Buckeye (States of North America watered by the Ohio River)
    Family: Sapindaceae
    Origin/Distribution: States of North America watered by the Ohio River
    Part used: The whole ripe fruit

    1. IDENTIFICATION
      A remedy of marked action upon the rectum, similar to Aesculus hippocastanum.
    2. CLINICAL (Key clinical indications)
      Cramp in the stomach;
      Constipation;
      Unclear speech;
      Haemorrhoids;
      Meningitis;
      Paralysis;
      Torticollis;
      Cough;
      Vertigo.
    3. CHARACTERISTICS (Keynotes / Guiding symptoms)
      Marked action upon the rectum;
      Stool hard, knotty; very painful;
      Haemorrhoidal tumours, dark purple, with weakness of the back and lower extremities;
      “Very painful external tumours, dark purple, with constipation and vertigo; weakness of the sacrum and lower extremities.” (Hale);
      Fulness and heaviness of the head, without pain; vision blurred or lost; eyes fixed and expressionless;
      Speech unclear; tongue as if without strength;
      (Veterinary) In cattle produces torticollis and paresis of the hind limbs;
      Cough from sudden irritation of the throat; sensation as if a feather tickled the throat, causing hawking and expulsion of mucus, finally streaked with blood.
    4. RELATIONSHIPS
      Compare: Aesc. hipp.; Alo.; Collins.; Ign.; Nux v.
    5. SYMPTOMS
    6. Mind.
      Confusion, with vertigo, frequently followed by stupor and coma.
    7. Head.
      Vertigo, with staggering, reeling, unconsciousness;
      Vertigo, with head full and heavy; vision blurred; speech unclear; nausea and vomiting; fainting; in the evening.
    8. Eyes.
      Eyes fixed and dull; without expression;
      Vision blurred or lost.
    9. Mouth.
      Speech unclear; tongue as if without strength.
    10. Stomach.
      Nausea, with aversion to food and vomiting;
      Distension (in cattle);
      Sensation of fulness;
      Pain as from cramp.
    11. Stool and Anus.
      Stool hard, knotty; constipation;
      Haemorrhoidal tumours very painful, dark purple, with weakness of the back and lower extremities.
    12. Respiratory Organs.
      Sudden irritation of the throat; sensation as of a feather tickling the throat, causing hawking and expelling mucus, finally streaked with blood.
    13. Neck and Back.
      Torticollis (in cattle);
      Great weakness and impotence of the back.
    14. Lower Limbs.
      Trembling of lower extremities;
      Hind limbs incapacitated; paralysis;
      Strong tendency to contraction of the legs.
    15. Generalities.
      Spasms and convulsions, followed by weakness;
      Tremblings.

  • ADRENALINUM

    Common names / Synonyms: Adrenalina; Extract of suprarenal glands
    Classification: A sarcode
    Preparation: Tincture or trituration

    1. IDENTIFICATION
      A sarcode prepared from extract of the suprarenal glands; used as tincture or trituration.
    2. CLINICAL (Key clinical indications)
      Addison’s disease;
      Weakness;
      Haematuria;
      Hyperaemia;
      Adrenal neuralgia;
      Palpitations;
      Bronzed skin;
      Tachycardia.
    3. CHARACTERISTICS (Keynotes / guiding symptoms)
      Adrenalin has cured a number of cases of Addison’s disease and has arrested others;
      The principal features of this affection may be taken as guides for its use: bronzing of the skin; loss of strength; exhaustion; excessively rapid pulse;
      It has cured a case of haematuria accompanied by pain in the suprarenal region;
      It has been used locally in cases of hyperaemia of the conjunctiva, causing it to disappear almost immediately, thus making operations possible;
      It appears to possess a very powerful local action upon dilated vessels;
      When injected into the circulation, it increases blood pressure; the arteries are contracted;
      The general muscular system is affected; a slight stimulus produces prolonged contraction.
    4. RELATIONSHIPS
      (As not stated in the text.)
    5. SYMPTOMS
    6. Generalities
      Loss of strength;
      Exhaustion;
      Excessively rapid pulse;
      Tachycardia;
      Palpitations;
      Increased blood pressure when injected;
      Contraction of arteries;
      General muscular system affected; slight stimulus produces prolonged contraction.
    7. Eyes
      Hyperaemia of the conjunctiva; disappears almost immediately under local application.
    8. Urinary System
      Haematuria;
      Pain in suprarenal region accompanying haematuria.
    9. Circulation
      Dilated vessels; powerful local action upon them;
      Increased blood pressure; arterial contraction.

  • Six Phase Table of Homotoxicology

    Six-Phase Table

    The biological division (Biologischer Schnitt) is between Deposition (Phase 3) and Impregnation (Phase 4).

    Humoral phases Matrix phases Cellular phases Biological division
    Health
    Status of regulation / dysregulation
    Disease
    Organ system / tissue Left side (regulation / self-healing) Right side (dysregulation / deterioration)
    Humoral phases Matrix phases Cellular phases
    Excretion phase Reaction phase Deposition phase Impregnation phase Degeneration phase Dedifferentiation phase
    Skin
    Increased sweat, cerumen (earwax), sebum and smegma production
    Dermatitis, impetigo, abscess, boil (furuncle), otitis externa
    Hyperkeratosis, seborrhoeic eczema, naevus, skin papilloma (skin tags)
    Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis), urticaria, warts, anal fissures, acne rosacea, hirsutism
    Psoriasis, pressure ulcer (decubitus ulcer), radiation dermatitis, pemphigus vulgaris
    Squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma
    ENT (Ear–Nose–Throat)
    Hypersalivation, increased tear secretion
    Otitis media, pharyngitis, stomatitis, gingivitis, aphthae, glossitis, (acute) rhinitis, (acute) sinusitis, laryngitis, dental abscess
    Nasal polyp, Eustachian tube catarrh (serous otitis media), periapical granuloma
    Atopic rhinitis, hay fever, chronic sinusitis, (iatrogenic) rhinitis, anosmia, Ménière’s syndrome, hearing reduction
    Otosclerosis, conductive deafness, ozena, atrophic rhinitis, caries, periodontosis
    Leukoplakia, tongue carcinoma, laryngeal carcinoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, tracheal carcinoma
    Nerves
    Increased secretion of neurotransmitters
    Neuralgia, neuritis, polyneuritis, meningitis, encephalitis, (acute) trigeminal neuralgia
    Neuroma, amyloid deposits, heavy-metal deposits
    (Petit mal) epilepsy, paresis, nervous tics, (toxic) neuritis, ADD/ADHD, Guillain–Barré syndrome, (acute) poliomyelitis, (chronic) trigeminal neuralgia
    Parkinson’s disease, (grand mal) epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, peripheral nerve atrophy, neurofibromatosis
    Glioma, meningioma, astrocytoma
    Eyes
    (Acute) conjunctivitis
    —
    Pterygium, floaters (mouches volantes), iris spot (initial)
    Uveitis, allergic conjunctivitis, iris spots (chronic), iritis, astigmatism, myopia, presbyopia, keratoconus, pannus, arcus (senilis)
    Glaucoma, cataract, hemianopia, macular degeneration, paralytic mydriasis
    Retinal tumour, retinoblastoma
    Autonomic nervous system
    Increased adrenaline and noradrenaline release
    Flushing, increased vagal tone, increased sympathetic tone
    Ganglioneuroma
    Dysautonomia (including orthostatic hypotension)
    Sympathetic reflex dystrophy (Sudeck syndrome), Horner syndrome
    Pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma
    Bronchi
    Sputum / expectoration
    (Acute) bronchitis, tracheitis
    (Asthmatic) bronchitis, chronic tracheitis (viral), cystic fibrosis
    —
    COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), atrophy of the bronchial mucosa
    Tracheal carcinoma, bronchial carcinoma
    Gastrointestinal system
    Increased secretion of digestive juices
    (Acute) oesophagitis, (acute) gastritis, (acute) gastroenteritis, colitis
    Gastric polyps, intestinal polyps, constipation, melanosis coli
    Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, coeliac disease (mild), leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis
    Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, atrophy of small-intestinal villi, coeliac disease (severe)
    Barrett’s oesophagus, oesophageal carcinoma, gastric carcinoma, duodenal carcinoma, rectal carcinoma
    Bladder
    Increased mucus production
    Bartholinitis, cystitis, urethritis, infections of the urogenital mucosa
    Bladder polyps
    Interstitial cystitis
    Atrophy of the urogenital mucosa
    Bladder carcinoma
    Breast (Mamma)
    Galactorrhoea
    Mastitis
    Breast cysts, calcifications in the breast
    Breast fibroadenomas, fibrocystic mastopathy
    Breast atrophy, gynaecomastia
    Breast carcinoma
    Liver–gallbladder system
    Increased bile salt secretion, increased gastric acid secretion
    Pancreatitis, salivary gland inflammation
    Gallstones, fatty liver, pancreatic calcifications, pancreatic cysts, liver cysts, Wilson’s disease, salivary gland calcifications
    Chronic hepatitis, chronic pancreatitis, viral pancreatitis (e.g., mumps), alcohol-toxic hepatitis, cystic fibrosis
    Liver cirrhosis, iatrogenic liver disease
    Liver carcinoma, pancreatic carcinoma
    Lungs
    Acute lung abscess, pneumonia
    —
    Bronchiectasis, pneumoconiosis
    Asthma, cystic fibrosis
    Emphysema, chronic lung abscess, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary mycosis
    Lung carcinoma
    Hormones (endocrine)
    Increased hormone levels (thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, intestinal, adrenal, anterior pituitary hormones, insulin, glucagon)
    Thyroiditis, e.g., De Quervain thyroiditis
    Thyroid cysts, adrenal cysts, adrenal adenoma, pituitary adenoma, thymoma, insulinoma, parathyroid adenoma, goitre, adrenal adenoma
    Graves’ disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis (stage 1), postpartum thyroiditis, Cushing’s disease, precocious puberty, adrenal exhaustion
    Hashimoto thyroiditis (stage 2), Riedel’s thyroiditis (Riedel’s goitre), parathyroid atrophy
    Thyroid carcinoma, parathyroid carcinoma, adrenal carcinoma, carcinoid syndrome
    Connective tissue
    Increased secretion of metalloproteinases, increased glycoprotein formation
    Abscess, reactive inflammatory reaction of the matrix, tendinitis
    Lipoma, storage of toxins in the matrix, amyloidosis, mucopolysaccharidosis, calcific periarthritis of the shoulder
    Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), Marfan syndrome, Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, sphingolipidosis
    Scleroderma, carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome (CDG), induratio penis plastica, progeria, Dupuytren’s contracture
    Sarcoma
    Bone, cartilage
    Osteomyelitis, chondritis
    —
    Osteophyte formation, bone cysts
    Osteomalacia, osteoporosis (early stage)
    Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease
    Osteosarcoma
    Blood
    Leukocytosis, infection anaemia
    Thrombocytosis, (reactive) polycythaemia
    Eosinophilia, leukopenia, anaemia (including anaemia of chronic disease), increased coagulability of blood
    Aplastic anaemia, thrombocytopenia (including idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura), pancytopenia, polycythaemia vera
    —
    Leukaemia
    Heart
    Increased cardiac output, tachycardia
    Myocarditis, extrasystoles, acute rheumatic fever
    Left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery plaques
    Angina pectoris, atrial dilatation, cardiac arrhythmias, rheumatic fever with cardiac involvement, mitral valve prolapse (Barlow syndrome), cardiomyopathy
    Myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias, valvular stenosis and insufficiency
    Sarcoma
    Arteries, veins
    Increased production of endothelial mediators
    Phlebitis, arteritis, endothelial inflammation
    Venous stasis, arterial plaques (atheromas), haemorrhoids
    Vasculitis, arteriosclerosis, varicose veins, polyarteritis nodosa, angioma, varicocele
    Peripheral vascular disease, aneurysm, obliterative arteritis
    Angiosarcoma
    Lymphatic system
    Increased lymph production
    Tonsillitis, lymphadenitis, adenoiditis, lymphangitis
    Lymphoedema, lymph node swelling, tonsillar hypertrophy, adenoid
    Indurated oedema, granulomatous lymphadenitis, cat scratch disease
    Lymphatic tuberculosis, elephantiasis
    Lymphoma (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin), lymphosarcoma
    Spine, joints
    Increased production of synovial fluid, increased cerebrospinal fluid
    Arthritis, polyarthritis, synovitis, acute rheumatic disease
    Joint hydrops (effusion), gouty tophi, haemarthrosis
    Chronic arthritis, Reiter syndrome, hydrocephalus, prolapsed disc
    Osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew’s disease)
    Sarcoma, chondrosarcoma
    Kidney
    Frequent urination
    Nephritis, glomerulonephritis, pyelitis
    Kidney stones, kidney cysts, renal gravel, orthostatic albuminuria, haematuria
    Preclinical nephrosis, nephrotic syndrome, chronic haematuria, Goodpasture syndrome, autoimmune glomerulonephritis
    Nephrosis, chronic glomerulonephritis, tuberculosis of the urogenital tract
    Renal cell carcinoma (hypernephroma), Wilms tumour
    Serous membranes
    Increased production of serous fluid
    Pleuritis, peritonitis, pericarditis
    Pleural effusion
    Chronic exudative pleuritis and serositis, ascites, chronic pericarditis
    Pleural, pericardial and peritoneal tuberculosis; pleural adhesions
    Mesothelioma, primary peritoneal carcinoma, primary pleural cancer
    Male reproductive organ
    Increased production of seminal fluid
    Prostatitis, epididymitis, orchitis
    Spermatocele, early stage of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
    Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), oligoasthenozoospermia
    Infertility
    Prostate carcinoma, testicular cancer, seminoma, teratoma
    Female reproductive organ
    Increased menstruation
    Oophoritis, adnexitis, metritis, dysmenorrhoea
    Ovarian cysts, uterine polyps, fibroids
    Chronic adnexitis, amenorrhoea
    Infertility, ovarian atrophy
    Ovarian carcinoma, ovarian teratoma, cervical carcinoma
    Musculature
    Myalgia
    Myositis
    Myogelosis, myositis ossificans
    Muscle weakness, mitochondrial myopathy, autoimmune dermatomyositis
    Muscle atrophy, muscular dystrophy
    Myosarcoma
    Left side: Self-regulation • Self-healing effects • Favourable prognosis
    Right side: Compensation • Tendency toward deterioration • Doubtful prognosis

  • ADONIS VERNALIS

    Common names / Synonyms: Adonis primaveral; Falso heléboro; Ojo de faisán; Adonis vernalis
    Family: Ranunculaceae
    Preparation: Infusion of the tincture of the fresh plant; an extract, Adonidin

    1. IDENTIFICATION
      A plant remedy of the Ranunculaceae family; used in infusion of the tincture of the fresh plant; also prepared as an extract, Adonidin.
    2. CLINICAL (Key clinical indications)
      Albuminuria;
      Affections of the heart;
      Oedema;
      Valvular diseases;
      Cardiac asthma.
    3. CHARACTERISTICS (Keynotes / guiding symptoms)
      Like Convallaria, Adonis is a popular heart remedy in Russia;
      It has not been proved, but indications for its use have been defined by experience;
      Rapid and weak action of the heart;
      Oedemas;
      Scanty urine with albumin and casts;
      Valvular diseases and cardiac asthma;
      There is no record of use in potencies;
      Cash gave great relief to a patient aged 74 years, with water retention and mitral regurgitation, with the dose of one grain of Adonidin every 8 hours, after failure of Arsenicum and Digitalis;
      Urinary secretion increased from half a pint to 2½ pints in 24 hours;
      Respiration improved; sleep returned.
    4. RELATIONSHIPS
      Compare: Digitalis; Convallaria; Strophanthus.
    5. SYMPTOMS
    6. Generalities
      Oedema;
      Rapid and weak cardiac action;
      Improvement in respiration;
      Return of sleep after increase of urinary secretion.
    7. Stomach / Urinary System
      Scanty urine with albumin and casts;
      Urinary secretion markedly increased under Adonidin.
    8. Respiratory Organs
      Cardiac asthma;
      Respiration improved after administration.

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  • Therapeutic Report: Lyme Disease

    Lyme arthritis and chronic encephalomyelitis accompanied by paralytic symptoms, occurring mainly in the lower extremities, are typical manifestations of the third stage of Lyme disease. This is caused by an infection with Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete harbored by the Ixodes ricinus type of tick.

    Isolation of the infecting organism is costly and often yields inconclusive results. Detection of antibodies against B. burgdorferi via the Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) or via the Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is a reliable method for routine diagnosis of the infection. Specific IgM antibodies may be detected as early as a few days after the onset of the disease, with the highest titre level usually occurring after a period of three to six weeks. A few weeks later, specific IgG antibodies form which eventually reach their highest values in stage three of the disease. A follow-up should, by all means, be performed.

    From the point of view of conventional medicine, the most efficacious treatment of acute Lyme disease accompanied by the development of an erythema chronicum migrans (ECM), includes penicillin and tetracycline. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin®, Roche), a third generation injectable cephalosporin, is an effective treatment for stage three Lyme disease. In all cases, concomitant treatment with antihomotoxic medications is of value to balance unwanted side effects of the antibiotics.

    Encephalomyelitis

    Due to the infectious etiology of chronic encephalomyelitis, oral therapy with Cerebrum compositum, Echinacea compositum, and Engystol, one vial of each three times a week, is indicated. The preparations Coenzyme compositum and Ubichinon compositum should be administered as well, at the above dosage, in order to improve cell metabolism and regeneration of cellular enzymes.

    Lyme arthritis

    Typically, Lyme arthritis presents either as monarthritis or oligoarthritis. The following basic oral therapy has shown good results:

    Rhododendroneel
    10 drops three times daily

    Bryaconeel
    1 tablet three times daily

    Traumeel
    1 tablet three times daily

    Depending on which joint is inflamed, the following preparations may be considered:

    Ferrum-Homaccord
    shoulder

    Rheuma-Heel
    left knee

    Colnadul
    right knee

    Colocynthis-Homaccord
    hip

    Osteoheel
    ankle

    In addition, Echinacea compositum and Traumeel should each be given orally at the rate of one vial, three times weekly. Traumeel ointment is well suited for overnight application using an occlusive dressing with a plastic wrap followed by an Ace bandage.

  • Intravenous Therapy Using Antihomotoxic Preparations

    By Dr. Dagmar Lanninger-Bolling, M.D.

    Intravenous therapy using antihomotoxic ampoules offers a powerful adjunctive approach to support the body’s detoxification systems, especially in patients burdened by chronic illness and toxic overload. This method aligns with the holistic principle in traditional Chinese medicine:
    A distinguished physician prevents illness, a mediocre physician controls present illness, and an undistinguished physician treats illness.

    Therapeutic Rationale

    When the body’s biological systems become overwhelmed or blocked due to environmental toxins, infections, or stress, the natural detoxification pathways may be compromised. This leads to chronic conditions and reduced physiological resilience.

    Antihomotoxic intravenous therapy is especially valuable in:

    • Detoxifying toxic loads
    • Improving cellular function
    • Supporting immune system performance
    • Preventing disease progression

    Patients whose health is deteriorating or who are heavily burdened with toxic substances are ideal candidates for this therapy. By enhancing detoxification and supporting the immune response, intravenous antihomotoxic treatments may slow or even reverse chronic degeneration.

    Personal Experience & Efficacy

    Dr. Lanninger-Bolling reports that over several years, intravenous treatments combining antioxidants with antihomotoxic remedies have been highly effective in clinical practice. This approach has demonstrated success in rapidly reducing toxic burdens and improving patient outcomes in the following conditions:

    • Toxin/noxae load
    • Chronic metabolic disorders
    • Rheumatic and autoimmune diseases
    • Chronic liver issues
    • Chronic fatigue
    • Lowered immune response
    • Digestive system disorders
    • Drop in physical or mental performance

    These treatments are often accompanied by nutritional and probiotic support and guided by individualized protocols.

    Treatment Protocol

    Each patient receives intravenous treatment twice weekly for a total of 10 sessions. Remedies are selected based on clinical indications, including elimination agents, catalysts, compositum preparations, and nosodes.

    Therapeutic protocols are adapted to patient needs. Below are examples:

    1. Amalgam Elimination

    • Base: Ringer’s lactate solution, 250 mL
    • Additions:
      • 7.5 g Vitamin C
      • 1 ampule Selenium
      • 2 ampules Lymphomyosot®
      • 2 ampules Mertrocurium-Injeel®
      • 2 ampules Hepeel®
      • 2 ampules Ubichinon compositum®
      • 2 ampules Solidago compositum®

    2. Basic Detoxification for Metabolic Disorders Caused by Toxins

    • Base: NaCl solution, 250 mL
    • Additions:
      • 7.5 g Vitamin C
      • 1 ampule Selenium
      • 2 ampules Lymphomyosot®
      • 1 ampule Galium-Heel®
      • 1 ampule Hepeel®
      • 1 ampule Solidago compositum®
      • 1 ampule Circulo-Heel®

    3. Metabolic Disorders, Obesity, Rheumatic Disorders

    • Base: Ringer’s lactate solution, 250 mL
    • Additions:
      • 7.5 g Vitamin C
      • 1 ampule Selenium
      • 1 ampule Thyreoidea compositum®
      • 1 ampule Hepar compositum®
      • 1 ampule Solidago compositum®
      • 2 ampules Lymphomyosot®
      • 1 ampule Galium-Heel®
      • 2 ampules Neuralgo-Rheum-Heel®

    Treatment efficacy is not only observed subjectively by patients but also supported by objective laboratory monitoring such as flow cytometry and enzyme function tests.

  • Vertigoheel as Administered in Therapy by Internists

    BIOLOGICAL THERAPY

    JOURNAL OF NATURAL MEDICINE

    BT

    Reprinted from Biological Therapy, Volume X No. 3, June 1992

    Vertigoheel as Administered in Therapy by Internists

    Gabriele Herzberger, M.D.

    A report by Dr. Gabriele Herzberger, M.D., as prepared from an original study carried out by Dr. G. Brückner.

    Approximately one in ten patients who visits an internist suffers from vertigo. For the patients who consult an ENT specialist, the figure is about one in three. As is well known, however, vertigo is a symptom and not a diagnosis. Nevertheless, a very great number of patients with the symptom of vertigo regularly consult a specialist for internal medicine, after having been examined by an ENT specialist who had been unable to determine the cause of the symptom of vertigo.

    For these patients, it is important to prescribe a preparation which is characterized as follows:

    1. Demonstrates good effectiveness with respect to the symptom of vertigo,
    2. causes no undesired side effects,
    3. has been tried and proven effective for many years in private medical practice and in hospital use, does not elicit intolerance from patients, does not undesirably interact with other medication, and does not demonstrate incompatibility with alcohol,
    4. does not have sedative effects.

    The preparation Vertigoheel fulfills all of the above criteria.

    Table 1 provides tabular representation of an analysis of the component symptoms of vertigo, and the area of action of each of the individual constituents of the combination preparation Vertigoheel.

    Table 2 reports on a study involving 118 patients who received concerted therapy for vertigo, and who suffered from this symptom in association with vasomotor vertiginous conditions, cerebrovascular disorders, Commotio cerebri (acute cerebral concussion), post-concussion complaints, Meniere’s Syndrome, and motion-sickness (kinetosis). (See Table 2.)

    At the beginning of their therapy, the majority of patients received initial-dose therapy which was administered in the following doses: one tablet each hour, for a period of 6–8 hours. This massive initial therapy was also carried out for patients for whom initial worsening of symptoms took place during early therapy, and for whom external factors (for example, weather conditions and psychic excitement) aggravated their conditions. This was the case for 16 patients.

    Table 2 reports on the results of therapy with the patients, with results broken down into symptom classifications, age and sex, and extent of success achieved. Assessment of the therapy results achieved with Vertigoheel:

    1. There was no recorded case of unsuccessful therapy, nor was there a case in which it was necessary to change to another medication.
    2. With the exception of patients suffering from kinetosis, a reaction time of several days was necessary — as had been expected — before successful treatment was achieved.

    Table 2: Symptom complexes treated with Vertigoheel tablets, the term of therapy, and results of treatment.

    1. Owing to the chronic nature of the disorders in classifications 1, 2, and 5, successful therapy was possible only through long-term treatment.
    2. No undesired side effects or tachyphylactic phenomena appeared. Vertigoheel has no effect on blood pressure.
    3. Good therapeutic results were achieved even for cases of acute cerebral concussion.
    4. The term of therapy for the group of motion-sickness patients was restricted to the duration of their individual trips. Medication began for this group 1–3 days before their travel began. Logically, the term of their therapy was considerably shorter than the average for the other groups.

    Vertigoheel has proved effective in the therapy of vertigo, especially of central origin. The overall diagnosis comparison reveals that the patients treated with Vertigoheel demonstrated significant improvement in their conditions. This assessment applies equally to patients in all of the following classifications: vasomotor vertigo, acute cerebral concussion, post-concussion complaints, and Ménière’s Syndrome. The effects of Vertigoheel on motion-sickness patients was further analyzed and found to be very good.

    Successful therapeutic effects were therefore able to be achieved for all 118 patients – with the absence of any kind of undesired side effect.