Category: Materia Medica Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from surgically removed inflamed ver- miform appendix.

Chronic swellings of the lymph glands. Irritative conditions such as appendicitis. May be tried experimentally in chronic constipation.

In their homoeopathic form, the nosodes often offer the body, the missing molec- ular fragment, which will bring about a specific enzyme-stimulus directed at the pathological (homotoxic) situation, in accordance with the Reversal effect (Arndt- Schultz Law) and the Law of Similars (Hahnemann).

The attenuations are prepared from Apomorphine hydrochloride, C₁₇H1₈ClNO₂ · 5H₂O, MW: 312.8.

Vomiting with cerebral involvement. Nausea. Hyperemesis. Sea-sickness.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Apomorphinum hydrochloricum, published the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Fed- eral Gazette) for apomorphinum hydrochloricum: vomiting, as associated with various diseases.

The mother tincture is prepared from the fresh rootstock of the plant Apocynum cannabinum L., which is a native of the U.S.A., Canada and Russia. N.O. Apocy- naceae.

Hydrocehalus. Oedema. Fluid retention of various origins. Great thirst, but vomits every sip of water immediately. Watery stools with unsteadiness and feeling of weakness in stomach and abdomen. Haemorrhagic tendency. Nephrosis. Nephropathies with oedemas and albuminuria. Tobacco heart.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Apocynum cannabinum, pub- lished the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for apocynum: cardiac insufficiency associated with edema; chronic renal inflammation associated with edema; diarrhoea with vomiting.

The attenuations are prepared from the careful dried poison of the honey-bee, Apis mellifica. N.O. Apidae.

The indications are similar or exactly the same as for Apis Mellifica and Formici- cum Acidum.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Apisinum, published the fol- lowing indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for apisinum: inflammations and disorders associated with collection of fluids in tisues and cavities of the body.

The mother tincture is prepared from the whole honey-bee, Apis mellifica L. N.O. Apidae.

This unique homoeopathic remedy, prepared from the honey-bee, is distinguished by typical symptoms. Apis Mellifica is indicated for the characteristically burning, stinging pains, violent and fiery like the sting of a bee. There is also a certain over- sensitivity to touch and frequently also to any jarring, so that the patient will yell out at the slightest bump against the bed. This symptom may occur in frozen shoulder, or in meningeal irritation. In the latter, such a typical penetrating scream (known as the “cri encephalique”) may begin with no apparent cause. Thus Apis is a polychrest which is frequently indicated in inflammatory and irritative conditions, whether these be of the serous membranes, the meninges, the synovial membranes or the mu- cous membranes.

Apis has a special relationship with the right-hand side of the body, much as Lach- esis tends to the left side. Thus Apis is also an important remedy in right-sided para- metritis, in salpingitis and oöphoritis, and also especially in ovarian cysts. Here one mostly finds the typical burning, stinging pains, which may extend to the sacrum.

Apis is also indicated in right-sided tonsillitis, when the uvula hangs down in the pharynx like an oedematous sac.

Apis, indeed, is a remedy for oedemas of every kind, whether they be of the acute, inflammatory kind such as may occur following a bee-sting, or whether they be a consequence of renal insufficiency in glomerulonephritis or of cardiac failure. In all such cases Apis may be successfully employed, particularly in combination with other suitable supporting remedies. Oedemas which require Apis frequently occur around the eyes, causing the lower lids, in particular, to hang down as if full of water. In erysipelas there is oedematous swelling of the skin, and further indications include scrotal oedema, pleural effusions and ascites, in which thirstlessness is typi- cal.

Apis is also indicated in acute skin eruptions and urticaria. Apis has similarities with these, and also complements Sulphur well, since both remedies are able to deal with suppressive poisonings (retoxications). In the case of Apis, the homotoxin has been diluted by flooding of the tissues on account of the oedema. A combination of these two remedies achieves excellent results, or they can be given in alternation.

Nash recommends Apis also in diphtheria, and was able to halt and cure a serious epidemic with Apis.

Whilst Apis patients can be very restless, in other cases there may be a profound stupor, interrupted now and again by the “cri encephalique”, as in meningitis. When patients are found to be alternately hot and dry or perspiring, this alternation is an in- dication for Apis, similar to that which we find in Lachesis. Apis is strongly indicat- ed in scarlet fever, especially when kidney or brain complications occur.

In the Apis patient, the tongue is coated whitish with a red tip. Along the edge we find vesicles with stabbing pain.

The main symptoms of Apis may be summed up as follows for quick reference:

1. Stabbing, burning pains like the sting of a bee.
2. Amelioration from cold.
3. Sensitivity to touch and jarring.
4. Irritation of the meninges, especially from suppressed eruptions.
5. Diseases of the serosa, joints, meninges.
6. Oedematous swellings with formations like water-filled sacs. Infiltration of the cellular tissues.
7. Right-sided tonsillitis with oedematous swelling of uvula.
8. Right-sided adnexitis, and other kinds of right-sided inflammatory illnesses or deposition phases (cysts in adnexa).
9. Serous meningitis, “cri encephalique”.
10. Alternation between dryness, heat and sweat.
11. Scarlatina and acute glomerulonephritis.
12. Tongue coated white, with red tip and burning, stinging vesicles on the edge

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Apis mellifica, published the fol- lowing indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for apis mellifica: inflammations and disorders with collection of fluid in tissues and cavities of the body; allergies.

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

Hypotension, afflictions of the blood-vessels such as intermittent claudication and gangrene. To be used with care in states such as angina pectoris: first use antihomo- toxic preparations, e.g. Cor (Heart sarcode) 10X/30X/200X.

The attenuations are prepared from a mixture of Antimony (III)-sulphide and Sul- phur.

Chronic asthma. Bronchial catarrhs.

Copious discharges of mucus from the nose are characteristic of this remedy, also from the sinuses and in colds with difficult respiratory and asthmatic constriction. Indications for this remedy are burning pains and heat in the pharynx and larynx, and an accumulation of tough mucus in the bronchi and larynx.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Stibium sulphuratum auranti- acum, published the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for antimonium sulphuratum aurantiacum: chronic bronchitis; emphysema.

The attenuations are prepared from black sulphide of antimony, a mineral prima- rily containing Antimony (III)-sulphide, Sb₂S₃, MW: 339.7.

Black antimony sulphide, or Antimonium Crudum, exhibits in its picture some characteristic symptoms, a few of which correspond to diseases which are difficult to treat. In spite of that, such serious cases can show a rapid and fundamental change when the right remedy, Antimonium Crudum for example, is applied.

Typical of this remedy are gastric symptoms, such as vomiting with ketosis, and diarrhoea, alternating with constipation and mucous haemorrhoids, almost always accompanied by the typical thick, chalky-white coating of the tongue. A further characteristic is the aggravation of complaints, especially the gastric ones, by the heat of summer and after cold bathing. There is also toothache after swimming, oc- curring especially at night and mostly in the summer. These often react surprisingly rapidly to a few doses of the remedy.

Antimonium Crudum is often indicated in irritable, sullen children who cannot bear anyone to look at them or touch them. The nostrils and corners of the mouth are often chapped and scurfy. It is also indicated for fingernails which are deformed, split and have horny growths on them. Antimonium Crudum has proved its worth as a remedy for corns, and also for warts, when other remedies such as Thuja, Ni- tricum Acidum and Causticum have failed. It has helped with chronic blepharitis with redness of the eyelids, and has also done good service in many cases of chron- ic arthritis and coxalgia. In Antimonium Crudum we have a great healing remedy, whose most important symptoms may be categorised as follows:

1. Chalky-white coating of the tongue.
2. Vomiting with ketosis. Gastritis and enteritis. Stomach-aches, especially after cold bathing in the summer.
3. All complaints aggravated by heat of the sun and cold bathing, (also toothache in very decayed teeth at night, stomach-aches, rheumatism, coxalgia, etc.).  Toothache aggravated by eating and cold drinks. (Pulpitis purulenta.)
4. Corners of the mouth chapped and scurfy.
5. Fingernails split. Horny skin, calluses and corns on the feet. Warts.
6. Sentimental mood or, in children, irritability.
7. Children bite their nails.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Stibium sulphuratum nigrum, pub- lished the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for antimonium crudum: digestive disorders; skin disorders; rheumatism.

The attenuations are prepared from a trituration of equal parts of Antimony pen- toxide, Sb₂O₅, MW: 323.5 and Arsenic trioxide, As₂O₃, MW: 197.8.

Bronchiolitis with weakness of the heart. Dyspnoea, cyanosis and capillary con- gestion. Pulmonary emphysema. Pulmonary oedema. Bronchial asthma with circu- latory weakness and oedema, myocarditis. Tongue coated chalky-white.

Typical of this remedy is the extreme dyspnoea, and the effusion which occurs in pleurisy and pericarditis; also the aggravation upon eating and lying down.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Stibium arsenicosum, published the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for antimonium arsenicosum: inflammations of the lower respiratory pas- sages; bronchial asthma; pulmonary emphysema.

– Nosode of Anthrax

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from anthrax serum.

Ulcer-formation on the skin with intense, unbearable burning; bluish-purple to blackish vesicles, which exude a foul-smelling, purulent, irritating fluid; possibly gangrene. Swelling of the lymph nodes. Parotitis, especially on the right side. Stinking diarrhoea. Carbuncles. Septicaemia. Gangrenous, phlegmonous conditions. Panaritium. Boils. Acne vulgaris. Gastroenteritis.