Category: Materia Medica Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg

The attenuations of this sarcode are prepared from the ureter removed from healthy pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus).

The main indications are:

Nephrolithiasis. Disorders of renal excretion. Prostate problems. Hydronephrosis. Nephrosis. Pyelonephritis. Glomerulonephritis. Certain cases of renal hypertension.

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from the surgically removed inflamed gastric mucosa.

The main indications are:

Inveterate cases of duodenal and gastric ulcer (callous ulcer), also in pre-cancer- ous states and possibly in carcinoma of the stomach.

The attenuations are prepared from Ubiquinone, Coenzyme Q₁₀ , C₅₉H₉₀O₄, MW: 863.4.

In pathological situations, Ubiquinone is formed in increased quantity from the body’s own fat-deposits. In general practice it is one of the most frequently needed quinones, since in most people the fat metabolism is disordered.

Quinone-like substances (2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzoquinone with an iso- prenoid side-chain), isolated from numerous animal organs, mitochondria, yeast, etc., are incorported in the phosphorylation of the respiratory chain. Ubiquinone has a powerful regeneratory action on blocked respiratory enzymes, and thus it is indi- cated in all impregnation, degeneration and neoplasm phases, also in viral diseases etc.

It is complemented well by Fumaricum Acidum, since both substances are inter- dependent. The type of person corresponding to the picture of Ubiquinone looks well-nourished, has ruddy cheeks and, although strongly built in any case, has a ten- dency to be over-weight and a predisposition to inflammatory illnesses. There is a sensitivity to colds and similar infections – especially of the respiratory passages – and a tendency towards suppurative, ulcerative processes on the skin and in the in- ternal organs. Ubiquinone acts in all disorders of the digestive area, in hypercholes- terolaemia, and where there is an inability fully to utilize amino-acids from the diet. These illnesses, which manifest themselves as deficiency-symptoms in the albumin metabolism, respond well to Ubiquinone.

Apart from inflammatory skin diseases, from soreness in infants to malignant, oozing skin degeneration in old-age, which call for ubiquinone, it is also indicated in chronic, suppurative processes of the mucosa with changes in the composition of the white blood cells and an increased ESR, likewise septic illnesses of all kinds with high fever and a danger of phlegmonal formation, the respiration being shallow, the urine smelling foetid, or being retained, with an uraemic headache.

Ubiquinone can also completely change the course of vaccinial damage following smallpox vaccination, or in cases of severe reaction to vaccination.

Ubiquinone can also act favourably on acne vulgaris which is leaving scars, or on unclean, greasy, shiny facial skin covered with pustules, often accompanied by a ten- dency to develop violent headaches.

The Ubiquinone patient has a tendency towards strokes. This is often suggested by poor memory and vascular symptoms, which occur where there is a high cholesterol level. In such cases Arnica is a good complementary remedy.

In chronic mucosal inflammations and suppurations with excoriating secretions, in septic cold-infections, descending bronchitis, also for follow-up treatment of tuber- culosis (tuberculostatics), in highly febrile pneumonia and in asthmatic attacks (less threatening than in Fumaricum Acidum or the other quinones), and in tormenting nocturnal cough, particularly when provoked by every movement, Ubiquinone is in- dicated.

Ubiquinone has special affinities for the eyes, e.g. conjunctivitis, but it is also in- dicated in toxoplasmosis infections, corneal erosions, paralysis of the eye muscles following diphtheria and in infantile glaucoma, and may be used successfully in many cases of glaucoma and retinal disease.

Further indications for Ubiquinone are otitis media, mastoiditis, otosclerosis, eczema of the auditory canal with offensive discharge, and Eustachian-tube catarrh with a sensation of internal itching in the ear.

Ubiquinone is related to the vagus nerve, and can compensate for vagotonia by switching to the sympatheticotonal stage, which in many cases manifests as an acti- vation of masked focuses of disease. This can lead to a favourable resolution of neu- ralgia and neuritis with severe pains. A reddening of the skin may develop above the affected site, or even an eruption of herpes zoster or herpes simplex.

Ubiquinone is called for in lumbar back pain and pain in the area of dorsal verte- brae 3 and 4; also in progressing multiple sclerosis. It is also good for nervous symp- toms of drinkers, with moral decay and red or pale yellow facial discolouration, Ubiquinone helping addicts to develop a new, regenerated will-power.

Post-operatively, Ubiquinone can prevent the danger of embolism, since its action on the vascular walls is similar to that of rutin, taking effect within a few minutes when suitably indicated, especially if given by intravenous injection.

An important indication is the very painful mastitis with copious suppuration, oc- curring during the puerperium while breast-feeding. Likewise, Ubiquinone acts favourably on boils (from chronic pork-consumption).

In the alimentary canal Ubiquinone acts on disorders of enzyme-activity, fermen- tative dyspepsia, heartburn following consumption of meat and fatty foods, putrid eructations hours after having eaten, stomach ulcers which are slow to heal, and es- pecially in acute enteritis, whilst degenerative intestinal diseases respond to An- thraquinone. An indication for Ubiquinone in intestinal disease is especially the vic- ariation with skin conditions, e.g. intestinal disorders following suppressed eczema. Ubiquinone should also be interpolated in the treatment of kidney damage follow- ing inoculations, after surgery, in weakness of the sphincter vesicae with dribbling of urine, papilloma of the bladder with sudden haemorrhages, and after every course of antibiotics, likewise after conventional treatment of syphilis and after protracted gonorrhoea, particularly if the skin-discharges have an unpleasant odour and are as- sociated with eczema. It should also be interpolated where there is cancer of the gen- italia, and in breast cancer with ulceration, when degenerative symptoms appear, and also after cancer-surgery when the wounds are reluctant to heal and there is

chronic suppuration.

Ubiquinone effects an improvement in all inflammatory skin diseases. Acne vul- garis. Oozing eczemas with intolerable itching. Pustules. Seborrhoea and falling out of the hair. Stubborn scrotal eczema, skin cancer with discharge of serous fluids, also sore skin of infants and inflammation where a little soap remains on the skin, are also pointers to Ubiquinone.

Generally speaking, Ubiquinone is indicated in severe homotoxic overloading in cellular phases, where the body’s own defences are no longer adequate to compensate

for the homotoxins or the enzyme blockages which account for their existence. Thus Ubiquinone is to be used in all cellular phases, either intercurrently or throughout.

see Salmonella Typhi

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from purified Tuberculin.

According to Julian the indications for Tuberculinum extend well beyond tubercu- losis and its specific manifestations and cover a successful application in the treat- ment of psoric, sycotic and of course tuberculotoxic disorders. The action of Tuber- culinum is best when this nosode is not used isopathically, i.e. not in tuberculosis it- self, but according to the Law of Similars in similar illnesses, i.e. those which pro- duce similar symptoms. This applies to all nosodes, but is especially applicable to Tuberculinum. Emotional depression. Tearful mood. Hypochondria. Drowsiness during the day. Weakness of memory. Aggravation from music (Julian). Headaches, as if the brain were encircled by an iron band, with nausea, occurring periodically in damp weather or from the odour of coffee, especially above the right eye, also in school-children, aggravated by the least mental effort. Restless sleep with coughing, awaking with feelings of anxiety.

Conjunctivitis. Styes. Keratitis. Photophobia. Chronic otitis and rhinitis. Ulcera- tions of the larynx. Aphonia. Bronchial asthma. Dry pleurisy with a dry, irritating cough and pains in the chest. Palpitations. Arrhythmia. Reddish-purple complexion (cf. Papaverinum, Belladonna, Melilotus). Hypotension. Tiredness. Sweating. Epi- gastric pain. Also in gastric and duodenal ulcer, chronic cholecystitis and entero-co- litis, chronic pyelonephritis, nephritis, hydrocoele, metritis, acute and chronic arthri- tis, osteochondrosis (Scheuermann’s disease), fistulae of bone-tissue, and especially in skin diseases such as desquamating and itching eczemas with fissures, in impeti- go, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, juvenile acne, recurring urticaria, and night- sweats which stain the clothing yellow.

In Tuberculinum there is a characteristic vicariation between rheumatism and skin diseases, and alternation of various phases.

The attenuations of this sarcode are prepared from the Eustachian tube (the connec- tion between the middle ear and the pharynx) obtained from healthy pigs (Sus scro- fa domesticus).

The main indications are:

Chronic catarrh of the Eustachian tube with tinnitus and impaired hearing. Affec- tions of the middle ear, e.g. oedema of the middle ear.

The attenuations are prepared from Triquinoyl, C₆ O₆ · 8H₂O, MW: 312.2.

Triquinoyl is excellent for the regeneration of blocked respiratory enzymes, i.e. in all cellular phases, including viral diseases and neoplasm phases.

The drug picture of Triquinoyl was composed in November 1996 by David Riley, M.D., Santa Fe (New Mexico), USA.

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

Essential Characteristics

Cramping abdomen pain. Aphthae on the inner lips of the mouth. Nasal discharge from the posterior nares. Sleepiness in the afternoon that is sudden and overpower- ing, or unrefreshing. Nausea with abdominal pain. Sore throat pain worse swallow- ing.

Mind

Before menses sensitive to criticism and weepy. Weepy during menses. Dullness of the mind with headache. Depressed thoughts about disappointed expectations in life.

Generalities

Decreased energy. Weariness in morning especially on waking. Weakness and faintness after squatting down but better lying down. Warmth and warmth of bed ag- gravates. Influenza.

Head

Itchy scalp. Dull, throbbing head pain behind the eyes. Pressing head pain worse from light and noise.

Eye Photophobia. Ear

Stuffed as with cotton.

Nose

CLEAR NASAL DISCHARGE especially from posterior nares. Watery discharge. Maxil- lary sinus pain or pain in the posterior nares.

Mouth

Aphthae on bottom inner lip and upper lip.

Teeth

Tightness of teeth as when wearing dental braces.

Throat

Mucus in throat causing one to clear throat. Sore throat pain making swallowing difficult. Scratchy sore throat as from a cold or influenza. Throat pain better drink- ing warm or cold drinks. Swelling of cervical glands.

Stomach

Nausea during pain and with pain in the abdomen or pit of stomach. Nausea with pain from flatulence.

Abdomen

Sharp or cramping pain on right side or lower abdomen better bending double.

Genitalia, Female

Protracted menses that is 3 days longer than normal.

Back

Pain that is aching or tight and constricting in the lumbar region.

Extremities

Aching muscles in groin, hips, and feet.

Sleep

Sleepiness in afternoon or after eating. Sudden, overpowering sleepiness in the af- ternoon. Afternoon sleep unrefreshing in the afternoon. Sleeping on side.

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from the sterilised discharge of women suffering from the infection of the vagina caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.

The main indications are:

Vaginitis. Endometritis. Cervical erosion, parametritis, salpingitis, oophoritis, es- pecially if a previous discharge was treated retoxically. Also in dryness of the nasal mucosa, nasal ulcers and heart-attacks, which occur after retoxic treatment of leuc- orrhoea. Pruritus vulvae and anal eczema (in alternation with Kreosotum or Ni- tricum Acidum).

Particularly effective in combination with Saccharum.

The mother tincture is prepared from the fresh rootstock of the plant Potentilla erec- ta [L.] Raeuschel, syn.: Potentilla tormentilla Necker, gathered in the spring, a na- tive of Europe and the Balkans. N.O. Rosaceae.

The main indications are:

Dysentery: Acute gastroenteritis. Mucous and ulcerative colitis. Bloody stools.

A proving of this substance was conducted in the winter and spring of 1995 by Dr. David Riley.

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

Essential Characteristics

Nausea and constipation were strong components of this remedy. The constipation was either with straining or from ineffectual urge. Dryness of mouth and throat was also prominent.

Irritability. Difficult concentration. Causealess weeping. Dryness in numerous bodily systems. Tired and fatigued. Forehead headaches. Ear noises associated with ear pain. Throat dryness. Nausea. Stomach rumbling. Constipation, ineffectual urg- ing, and straining. Frequent stool that are long and narrow.

Mind

Anger or suppression of anger or anger for no reason. Anxiety during the morning walk. Audacity. Cheerfulness during the menses. Aversion to company while acting cheerful. DIFFICULTY IN CONCENTRATION. Many dreams. Delusions that there are mice running about. Dreams of guns or being killed, nightmares, colored, of planes, of being pursued, or that are vivid. Despair and sadness. Dullness. Fear of death or mice. Impatience. IRRITABILITY, worse during pain. Irritable from small things. Quar- relsome. Restlessness with anxiety. WEEPING, without a cause.

Generalities

DRYNESS. Weariness that is almost painful. Fatigue and lassitude. FOOD DESIRES of alcohol, cheese, meat, or yogurt. Aversion to vegetables. Fatigue before menses im- proves. Aching pain in the tendons, bones, or fibrous tissues.

Vertigo

VERTIGO, worse on rising or standing or walking. Vertigo that comes and goes in waves. Vertigo better while lying. Vertigo with nausea. Lightheadedness.

Head

Expanded sensation in the head. Heaviness of the head with difficult concentra- tion. Tingling on the vertex. Head pain better after bathing or from heat. Head pain that is constant, on waking, or on exposure to the wind. Burning pain in the fore- head. FOREHEAD PAIN IN THE EYES or above the eyes. Forehead pain about the eyes that extends to the sides or the temples or that compels closing the eyes. Pain between the eyes or at the temples and extends to the neck. Pinching behind the eyes. Intense pressure extends from forehead to back of skull. Throbbing pain in the forehead or temples. Pain as if in a vise.

Eye

Discharges or dry eye gum in the morning. Eye dryness. Heaviness of the eyelids. Burning behind the eyes. Itching of the eyes or sensation of sand in the eye. Eye pain and dryness better from washing the eye with cold water.

Ear

Itching of the ear extending through the Eustachian tube. Strange noises in the ears, associated with pain in the ears. NOISES in the left ear particularly a buzzing or reverberating. PAIN that extends to the Eustachian tube or is worse on swallowing. Pinching pain behind the ear or pressing pain in the right ear. Sensation as if water in the ear.

Nose

Congestion and obstruction of the nose. Dryness inside. Discharges that are clear.

Face

Aphthae on the lips. Clenching of the jaws. Cracked lips from dryness. Heat in the face, particularly in the cheeks with redness. Wind aggravates the face muscles and causes headache. Pulsation and tingling and prickling in the face and skull.

Mouth

Painful aphthae. Dryness on the tip of the tongue and dryness of the mouth. Musty breath odor.

Taste

Metallic taste in the mouth. Musty taste. Sour taste in the morning.

Teeth

Toothache, particularly of the upper molar. Pulsating in the upper molars.

Throat

Swelling of the cervical glands. Dryness of the throat especially at night. Throat pain, worse on swallowing or in the cold air. Sore pain on the right side that extends to the ears.

Stomach

Acid stomach with burning pain or heartburn in the morning. Decreased appetite. Burping, that is constant or worse in the evening and worse while fasting. NAUSEA, aggravated by hunger and ameliorated by eating. Nausea during the headache, while lying, during vertigo, or in waves. Sensation of fullness in the stomach especially

during hunger. Gurgling especially in the morning. Cramping pain. RUMBLING IN THE STOMACH. Thirst especially at night that causes waking every 2 hours.

Abdomen

Bloating and distension of the abdomen. Full sensation. Cramping as if intestines blocked. Cutting pain in the umbilicus region. Pain extending to the rectum. Sharp pain. Relaxed feeling. Electric shock like pain in the pubic region.

Rectum

CONSTIPATION, WITH STRAINING, OR INEFFECTUAL URGING. Insufficient or incomplete stool. Diarrhea especially in the morning. FLATUS that is loud or in the morning or evening. Rectal bleeding. Burning or stinging pain especially during stool. Ineffec- tual urging.

Stool

FREQUENT STOOLS. Hard stools. LONG AND NARROW STOOLS. Like balls especially small balls. Scanty stools. Watery stools.

Urine

Fishy odor. Milky color.

Genitalia, Male

Erections during sleep and upon waking.

Genitalia, Female

Itching of the vulva. Thin, scanty menses. Leucorrhea that is sour or before menses. Altered menses: menses is bright red, dark, pale, thin, or frequent. Clotted menses improves. Menstrual period comes too frequently. Decreased sexual desire.

Chest

Feeling as if the heart would stop beating. Itching in the axilla. Crampy and sore pain in the breasts. Sore breasts with swelling worse before menses. Palpitations during a dream that cause waking.

Extremities

Perspiration that is cold, clammy perspiration of the hands. Perspiration on the nates. Fingers have sensitivity to either cold or warm. Swelling in the hollow of the left knee. Sensation of relaxation of the hips ligaments as if falling apart. Tingling in the upper limbs. Aching pain in the thigh, upper arms, or joints. Pain in the bones or tendons. Pain that is ameliorated by motion. Pinching pain in the knee. Burning pain in the lower limbs and left shoulder.

Sleep

Deep sleep. Difficulty in falling asleep. Sleeping on the left side. WAKING fre- quently, from bad dreams, with palpitations, from thirst, or with the desire to urinate.

Perspiration

Profuse perspiration with a musty odor. Afternoon perspiration

Skin

Patchy eruptions with itching. Eczema.

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from surgically removed, inflamed ton- sils.

The indications are similar to those of Tonsillar Pus Nosode, but it is directed par- ticularly at retoxic impregnations following tonsillitis, as it may occur e.g. in the form of rheumatoid polyarthritis, glomerulonephritis, nephroses, acute myocarditis, myocardial and hepatic lesions, etc.