Category: Materia Medica Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from mumps vaccine.

The main indications are:

Mumps is to be distinguished from the parotitis which is seen in scarlet fever,  cholera and other infectious diseases, and also from the secondary parotitis, arising from throat infections and diseases of the oral mucosa.

There is painful swelling of the parotid gland with characteristic displacement of the ear-lobe, fever, otalgia and hearing-difficulty, and sometimes pancreatic involve- ment is also found in mumps. The use of Parotidinum should therefore be borne in mind in affections of the pancreas of various kinds, as well as in various diseases of the oral mucosa such as stomatitis, tonsillitis, Eustachian catarrh and hearing prob- lems of catarrhal origin. It should also be borne in mind in involvement of the testes from viral illnesses of all kinds, and should be tried in cryptorchism and benign tu- mours of the testes (fibroma, myoma, lymphangioma, adenomatoid tumours), and may also be tried in malignant tumours of the testes or seminoma. It might also be tried in teratoma and dermoid cysts. Since iatrogenic damage is not to be reckoned with in the use of nosodes, we have here at our disposal new – and often surprising- ly effective – therapeutic possibilities.

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from periodontal tissue (gum, root membrane and alveolar bone) which is affected by periodontitis.

The Parodontosis Nosode is indicated not only in periodontitis, but it constitutes an effective stimulative therapy in the event of homotoxic overloading (a raised level of toxins), especially if it is supported by other anti-homotoxic preparations such as enzyme stimulators, intermediary catalysts and organ stimulating remedies.

The Parodontosis Nosode is also particularly indicated when, after all the teeth have been removed, the symptoms of periodontitis are suddenly halted and a regres- sion sets in of the homotoxins which were previously routed through the infection. These then trigger off a wide variety of phases at other sites of least resistance, e.g. manifestation of liver damage, cirrhosis of the liver, intolerance of alcohol (wine and beer), a sudden rise in the blood pressure, disturbances of coronary ciruclation, etc. As is generally the case with the nosodes, and particularly in the case of the Paro- dontosis Nosode, the general homotoxic state must be taken into account. So those homotoxins which were formerly being eliminated by way of the reaction phase of periodontitis and are now taking effect, because of retoxication, must be stimulated by the use of other suitable preparations, particularly combination-remedies, such as

are used in cellular phases.

The mother tincture is prepared from the fresh plant, gathered when the fruit is ripe, of Paris quadrifolia L., a native of Europe and Northern Asia. N.O. Liliaceae.

The main indications are:

Headache with a sensation of enlargement (like a balloon); sensation as if the eye- balls were pulled backwards by a thread. Globus hystericus. Periodic painless hoarseness. Laryngitis with expectoration of mucus.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Paris quadrifolia, published the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for paris quadrifolia: headaches; inflammations of the respiratory passages; deceptive- ly perceived impressions from the olfactory or tactile senses.

The mother tincture is prepared from the dried root of the plant Chondodendron to- mentosum Ruiz. et Pav., a Native of Central and South America. N.O. Menisperma- ceae.

The main indications are:

Inexhaustible strangury, has to cry out with the pain and kneel down in order to pass urine. Urine with thick, viscous, white mucus or brick-dust sediment. Pains ex- tend down into the thighs. Hypertrophy of the prostate. Renal colic.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Chondodendron tomentosum, published the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Fed- eral Gazette) for pareira brava: disorders in voiding from the urinary bladder; uri- nary-tract inflammation; enlargement of the prostate gland.

see Salmonella Paratyphi B

see Glandula Parathyreoidea

see para-Benzochinonum

The mother tincture is prepared from the fresh flower of Papaver rhoeas. N.O. Pa- paveraceae.

The main indications are:

Cerebral ischaemia. Purple complexion. Vertigo, swimming in the head, paraes- thesia in the arm, or one-sided. Incipient pareses. Coma, unconsciousness. Paralysis of the tongue. Apoplexy in drinkers (cf. Baryta Carbonica). Vomiting in peritonitis, mesenteric adenitis. Diabetes mellitus (!). Consequences of frightening experience. Delirium tremens. Frightened facial expression, sees beasts.

Is able to reverse paralysis if i.v. injection is given as soon as possible after a stroke has occurred, (with Belladonna, Melilotus).

The attenuations of this sarcode are prepared from the fresh pancreas removed from a healthy pig (Sus scrofa domesticus).

The main indications are:

Diabetes mellitus (of pancreatic origin). Marasmus. Cachexia. Chronic enteritis, and entero-colitis. Malabsorption. Irritable bowel. Reflux oesophagitis.

The drug picture of Pancreas suis was composed in February 1995 by David Riley, M.D., Santa Fe (New Mexico), USA.

The most important symptoms from David Riley’s drug proving were:

Essential Characteristics

Prominent features of this remedy are coryza, scratching throat pain, and forehead headaches.

Mental confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Vivid dreams. Lightheaded feel- ing. Forehead headaches worse on waking in the morning. Coryza. Scratchy throat pain. Diminished appetite. Constipation with straining. Soft stools. Aching pain in the lower limbs. Waking from sleep to urinate.

Anxious dreams. Unremembered dreams. Fears. Irritability or improvement of pre-menstrual irritability. Aphthae in the mouth. Nasal congestion. Coryza. Consti- pation with straining. Diarrhea. Difficult respiration. Difficulty in falling asleep. Sleepiness. Difficult waking in the morning. Frequent waking. Waking with the de- sire to urinate. Diminished appetite or decreased pre-menstrual appetite. Empty burping. Nausea. Hard stools. Soft stools. Dry throat. Throat pain especially scratch- ing pain. Lightheadedness. Objects seem brighter.

Mind

Anger on waking. Anxiety especially anticipatory or on waking. Heightened awareness and senses. Awkwardness and incoordination. Difficult concentration es- pecially while driving or with rapid thoughts. Confusion during the chill. Contrary. DREAMS: animals, anxious even after waking, death of a child, flying, killing, long and involved, climbing mountains, rape, strange, water, and unremembered. Fear of being injured or attacked or of narrow places. Forgetful and disconnected and cannot remember dreams. Irritability from trifles, or on waking, or improvement of pre- menstrual irritability. Screaming during sleep. Slow working of the mind.

Generalities

Decreased energy especially in the morning. Improvement of afternoon lethargy at 3 p.m. Food desires of alcohol, eggs, fruit, lemonade and sour tastes or sweet and sour tastes, and raw food and salads. Aggravation from eating eggplant with throb- bing pain in the hands and feet. Chilliness. Excessive physical irritability. Lassitude especially in the morning. Physical relaxation in the body with a sense of euphoria that dissipated when the mind was occupied.

Vertigo

LIGHTHEADEDNESS and faintness or like an emptiness in the skull. Balancing sensa- tion like a balance disorder or a spiral unwinding.

Head

Sensation of a balance disorder like a spiral unwinding. Rushes of blood to the head with pulsations. Head congestion. Constriction like a band or hoop on waking with a headache. Empty feeling with a heightened sense of mental perception. Heavy feeling in the head. Tight and contracting head pain in the forehead across the brows, or temples. Drawing pain on the sides. DULL PAIN in the forehead over the eyes. Dull pain at the vertex or improvement of that. HEAD PAIN ON WAKING, in the af- ternoon, or the evening. Hammering pain in the head. FOREHEAD PAIN ABOVE THE EYES or behind the eyes. Pain on the left side of the head. PAIN AT THE VERTEX or improve- ment of that pain. Pressing pain in the forehead over the right eye on waking, or at the vertex. Throbbing pain in the forehead above the eye or vertex.

Eye

Dryness of the eyes. Eruptions above the eyebrows. Burning eye pain with burn- ing ear pain. Pain in the eyeballs. Stitching pain in the left eye. Twitching of the left eye lid.

Vision

Acute. Objects seem brighter with heightened senses or physical relaxation like a euphoria. Dim, distorted, or loss of vision.

Ear

Thick, yellow ear wax that creates a clogged or full sensation and boring with the finger to relieve the sensation. Hot sensation inside the ear with congestion. Itching in the left ear. Ear noises. PAIN that is aching in the right ear. Burning pain in the inner ear. Sharp, twinging pain.

Nose

Post nasal catarrh. Nasal congestion. CORYZA on the right side or on waking. Crusts in the nose that bleed when detached and quickly re-adhere. Perspiration on the nose. Sneezing.

Mouth

Aphthae. Dryness. Thick, sticky mucus. Bad breath.

Teeth

Aching tooth pain when drinking cold liquids.

Taste

Metallic taste in the mouth with indigestion.

Face

Tightness of the facial muscles and tingling in the cheeks. Dry, scaly eruptions in- side the right eye brow. Heat in the cheeks during dizziness. Left sided jaw pain. Throbbing from jaw tightness.

Throat

Choking sensation as if someone is pressing the throat from behind and forwardly. Dry throat without thirst. Sensation of a lump in the throat. PAIN that is worse on swallowing. Raw pain. SCRATCHING THROAT PAIN. Sore pain. Feeling as if something is turning in the throat.

Stomach

DIMINISHED APPETITE or improvement of that before menses or in the morning. In- creased appetite. Empty burping or loud, painful burping. Heavy sensation in the stomach. NAUSEA and indigestion with malaise or metallic taste in the mouth. Feel- ing that a knot or stone is in the stomach. Thirst during the daytime.

Abdomen

Abdominal fullness with constipated. Heaviness in the abdomen. PAIN. Cramping pain with diarrhea or before or after stool. Griping pain. Dull, aching pain before menses is not present. Rumbling from hunger.

Rectum

CONSTIPATION WITH STRAINING or improvement of that. Diarrhea. Hot flatus at night. Itching around the anus.

Stool

Stools like small balls. HARD STOOLS. Thin, mushy, frequent, or orange stool Wa- tery or soft stools.

Urine

Green color with a strong odor.

Genitalia, Female

Mucus leucorrhea as if ovulating. Sensation as if the menses would start. MEN- STRUAL CHANGES: copious, too frequent, stopping and starting of the flow, scanty and too short. Sore pain in the vulva and labia worse from the pressure of clothing. De- creases sexual desire in females. Improvement of pre-menstrual symptoms of fa- tigue, ankle edema, increased appetite, and less emotional reaction to slights.

Respiration

Difficult respiration that causes waking with cold pain in the chest. Wheezing dur- ing the daytime.

Chest

Cold sensation in the chest on waking with shortness of breath. Tightness espe- cially in the muscles of the upper part of the chest or in the lungs. Pain that is stitch- ing or twinging around the heart or like needles under the sternum.

Back

Aching or stitching pain in the cervical region.

Extremities

Awkwardness in the extremities. Tightness in the shoulder. Perspiration in the bends of the joints as if from drinking wine or a hot drink. Restlessness and nerv- ousness of the feet and legs with foot tapping. Improvement of pre-menstrual ankle swelling. Tingling on the back of the hand or on the palm with stitching pain in the bones of the back of the hand or the toes. Trembling of the hand when feeling jittery. ACHING PAIN especially the ankle when walking, or the leg and lower limbs. Aching in the shoulder or thigh. Sore pain in the leg from the knees down to the foot and es- pecially the soles. Throbbing pain in the hands and feet after eating eggplant.

Sleep

Deep sleep or too long. Difficulty in falling asleep. Sleepiness in the afternoon at 4

p.m. Sleeplessness after waking. WAKING from cough, sudden waking, or as from fright. Difficult waking in the morning, or frequent waking. WAKING WITH DESIRE TO URINATE.

Skin

Skin eruptions above the inner right eye brow.

The attenuations are prepared from metallic Palladium, Pd, AW: 106.4.

The main indications are:

Headache across the vertex from one ear to the other. Haughty manner, arrogance, as in Platina. Bearing down in the lower abdomen. Oophoritis and left sided ovarian cysts.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Palladium metallicum, pub- lished the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for palladium: ovarian diseases; prolapse of the uterus; sciatica; behav- ioural disorders.