Category: Reckeweg Pharmacological Index

R191 Tinnitus Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Asarum europaeum	–
Carbo vegetabilis	–
Phosphorus	–
Chininum sulfuricum	–

Indications

Ear buzzing as a result of chronic injuries of the inner ear caused by noise; nervous hypersensitivity

Mode of Action

With different action focus, they influence functional hearing disorders, particularly noises in the ear.

• Asarum europaeum: Organotropic relation to the central nervous system. The drug picture includes the following symptoms: dull buzzing or high ringing in the ears; voices that are close sound far away; a feeling that the ears are plugged.
• Carbo vegetabilis: Organotropic relation to the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system. The drug picture is characterized by overall slowing of functions. Sluggish function of the stomach with distension of the epigastric region, flatulence, belching.
• Phosphorus: Functiotropic relationship to the central nervous system. The drug picture includes the following symptoms: hypersensitivity to noise, heightened sharpness of hearing, echoing of one’s own words in the ears; triggering of symptoms through overexertion.
• Chininum sulfuricum: Shows a particular relation to the vascular system. The drug picture includes the following symptoms: ringing in the ears, buzzing with deafness, deterioration of ability to hear. Periodical occurrence of the symptoms.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5 – 10 drops daily up to a maximum of 12 times daily.

Remarks

Overexertion of nervous system: V-C15 Sclerosis of the tissues: R12 In case of vertigo; Ménière’s disease: R29.

Data notes

• The booklet prints no Ingredients line for R191; the ingredients are taken from the Mode of action section. Potencies are not stated.

R192 Constipation Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Carduus marianus	D4
Carbo vegetabilis	D6
Magnesium sulfuricum	D6
Mandragora e radice siccato	D4

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Indigestion caused by sluggish functioning of liver and gallbladder; constipation, flatulence sensation of pressure and fullness in the right upper abdomen.

Mode of Action

They affect the symptoms of constipation of hepatogenic origin.

• Carduus marianus: Organotropic relation to the hepato-biliary system. Main symptoms of the drug picture are a slowing and stasis of the portal circulation. Sensation of fullness in the area of the liver, constipation; stool is hard, dark in small lumps.
• Carbo vegetabilis: Organotropic relation to the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system. The drug picture is characterized by overall slowing of functions. Sluggish function of the stomach with distension of the epigastric region, flatulence, belching.
• Magnesium sulfuricum: Functiotropic relation to the gastrointestinal tract and also to the liver. The main symptom pattern shows, among other things, metabolic weakness of the liver with distension of the abdomen, sensitivity to pressure in the area of the liver and gallbladder, nausea and pressure on the stomach.
• Mandragora e radice siccato: Functiotropic relation to the liver and to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of the drug picture include bloating, unnecessary urge to defecate, constipation with hard ball-shaped stool, the sensation of not having finished after defecating.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5 -10 drops daily up to a maximum of 12 times daily; in chronic cases 5 -10 drops 3 times daily.

Remarks

To stimulate liver and gallbladder: R7.

In cases of chronic constipation: R37.

Indigestion, flatulence: BC-25.

R193 Immune System Fortifier Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Belladonna	D6
Echinacea angustifolia	D4
Ferrum phosphoricum	D6

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Strengthening of the immune system against localized inflammatory processes.

Mode of Action

With different action focus, they influence the body’s effort to regulate itself in the presence of localized inflammatory processes.

• Belladonna: Functiotropic relation to the vascular system. One of the main remedies for inflammatory processes. The drug picture encompasses the following symptoms: sudden and intense congestion, heat, redness, swelling, hypersensitivity to the touch.
• Echinacea angustifolia: Histiotropic relation to inflammatory-septic processes. Not used according to the principle “Like cures like,” but rather according to clinical indication in the presence of inflammatory processes of the skin and the mucous membranes, acute catarrhal inflammations of the mucous membranes, tendency to purulence and foul-smelling secretions or excretions. Stimulation of the immune system.
• Ferrum phosphoricum: Functiotropic relation to the lymphatic system. Main symptoms include throbbing pain, local redness, swelling, heat, exhausting sweats.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5-10 drops daily up to a maximum of 6 times daily.

Remarks

In cases of severe inflammation, alternate with R1.

Drainage of the lymphatic system: R60.

To stimulate defensive mechanism of a weakened organism: R26.

Topical antiseptic application to prevent infections: R94. diluted 1:10 parts water.

Cineraria Maritima – Eye Drops
Form: Eye drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency	Amount
Senecio bicolor (Cineraria maritima)	D2	2.500 g per 10 g
Benzalkonium chloratum	–	0.001 g per 10 g

Excipients: Excipients, Aqua ad injectionem ad 10 g. Isotonic.

Indications

Chronic conjunctivitis, conjunctival irritation, corneal opacity due to metabolic disorders caused by old age, diabetes or gouty conditions; blepharitis.

Overstrained eyes, inflammatory eye diseases.

Properties

Intensifies the irrigation of the anterior ocular region; provides a better nutrition of cornea, lens and vitreous body, regulating the osmotic alimentation of those ocular components which are not directly supplied by blood vessels; bacteriostatic action.

Dosage

Unless otherwise prescribed, instil 2 drops 3 times daily into the affected eye. After closing the lid, massage it nasally across the conjunctiva to distribute the medicine evenly. Lenticular opacity requires several months’ treatment.

Remarks

Good results have been obtained by using Dr. Reckeweg R78 orally at the same time.

Notes

How to open or break the sealing: the bottle opens (sealing gets broken) by itself just by carefully tightening the cap clockwise. Inside the cap a special pin-like “puncture thorn” creates the necessary opening in the dropper tip. Thereafter turn off the cap and use normally.

The preparation is absolutely free from noxious side effects. No contra-indications are known.

If irritation persists or increases, consult a physician. Pregnant and breast-feeding women and persons with liver diseases are advised to consult a physician prior to use.

The product is produced under sterile conditions. Please avoid any contact with the dropper while using the product. Use the solution within one month after opening the phial.

Only for use by registered medical practitioners. Senecio bicolor D2 as per German Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia.

R184 Anti-Stress Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Kalium phosphoricum	D6
Ignatia	D8
Zincum metallicum	D6

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Exhaustion with temporary depression as a result of stress, strain, after severe illnesses.

Mode of Action

With different action focus, they influence depressive condition as they may occur, in the wake of overexertion, strain, and infectious diseases.

• Kalium phosphoricum: Functiotropic effect on the nervous system; symptoms such as incapability of mental activities, fatigue during the day, apathy, irritability and restlessness, aversion to company, are all part of the drug picture.
• Ignatia: Functiotropic effect on the central nervous system. Main symptoms are sadness, sudden changes of mood, mental instability, tendency to inward sorrow, annoyed, timid, fearful dreams.
• Zincum metallicum: Functiotropic effect on the nervous system; the drug picture displays as the main symptoms aversion to work, fatigue and weakness accompanied by agitation and restlessness, alternatingly irritable, angry, timid, despondent, melancholic, and taciturn. Insomnia, sleepy during the day, reversal of the day-night-rhythm.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5 -10 drops daily up to a maximum of 12 times daily; in chronic cases 5 -10 drops 3 times daily.

Remarks

Conditions of nervous exhaustion, depression: V-C15.

In case of insomnia and overexcitement of nervous system: R14.

In case of depression related to menopause: R10.

In case of endocrine dysfunction: R19 (men) or R20 (women).

In case of great fatigue and anxiety: R95.

R185 Hypertension Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Crataegus	D4
Arnica	D6
Aurum metallicum	D12

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Unstable hypertensive disorders of the blood pressure, borderline hypertension.

Mode of Action

With different action focus, they influence unstable hypertension.

• Crataegus: Organotropic effect on the circulatory system. Among the main symptoms are nervousness, rapid, irregular, weak pulse, tension headache, blood streaming to the head.
• Arnica: Organotropic effect on the circulatory system. The drug picture displays, among others, such symptoms as hot and red face, headache in the forehead, dizziness, sleeplessness, oppressive feeling in the heart, palpitations and excitement of the blood circulation with pulsation in the vessels, head congestions with bleeding.
• Aurum metallicum: Functiotropic effect on the circulatory system. Main symptoms are, among others, heat sensation and blood congestion toward head with flushes and buzzing in the head, noise in the ears, strong palpitations, irregular heartbeat with anxiety and shortness of breath, tendency to congestions especially in head, liver, and kidneys.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5 – 10 drops daily up to a maximum of 12 times daily in chronic cases 5 – 10 drops 3 times daily.

Remarks

For regulation of the circulatory system: R79.

For arrhythmia: R2, R66.

Circulatory disturbances: R63, R67, R44.

Renal complaints: R18, R27.

Arteriosclerosis and hypertonia: R12, R79.

Hypotonia: R44.

Data notes

• On this page the 'Indications' label is printed beside the second line of the indication text; the text has been reassembled.

R186 Mumps Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Belladonna	D6
Barium iodatum	D6
Pulsatilla	D6

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

In case of inflammation of the salivary glands e.g., as a result of mumps. For supportive treatment of parotitis(mumps).

Mode of Action

With different action focus, they influence the course of a simple inflammation of the thyroid [sic – salivary glands?]

• Belladonna: Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic; the main symptoms are, among others, sudden febrile inflammations of various organs with heat, redness, swelling.
• Barium iodatum: Histiotropic effect on lymphatic system. Induration and hypertrophy of the lymphatic glands are part of the drug picture.
• Pulsatilla: Organotropic effect on the mucous membranes and on the reproductive glands; orchitis, ovaritis caused by mumps.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5 – 10 drops daily up to a maximum of 12 times daily.

Remarks

Anti-viral: R88.

Inflammation of parotid glands and fever: R1, S4 [sic].

Drainage for lymphatic system: R60.

Contraindications

Not to be administered without prior medical consultation in case of diseases of the thyroid.

R187 Neuralgic Headache Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Belladonna	D8
Colocynthis	D6
Spigelia	D6

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Neuralgic pains in the area of the head, originating in the ears and teeth; trigeminal neuralgia. Facial neuralgia after exposure to cold.

Mode of Action

With different action focus, they influence neuralgic pains occurring in the area of the head, eyes, ears, teeth.

• Belladonna: Organotropic relation to the cerebrospinal nervous system. Main symptoms are, among others, sudden intense complaints, head congestion, dry-hot skin, shooting pains, all occurring periodically.
• Colocynthis: Functiotropic relation to the peripheral nerves. Attacks of neural pains, minutes to hours, numbness.
• Spigelia: Organotropic relation to the nervous system. The main symptoms are, among others, neuralgic pains with pronounced deterioration during the day, burning, piercing, mainly unilaterally, skin and hair sensitive to the touch, periodicity of the symptoms.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5 -10 drops daily up to a maximum of 12 times daily; in chronic cases 5 – 10 drops 3 times daily.

Remarks

For inflammation: R1.

Trigeminal and facial neuralgia: R70.

Toothaches: R35.

Neuralgic pains: R81.

R188 Warts Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Stibium sulfuratum nigrum (=Antimon crudum)	D8
Acidum nitricum	D4
Thuja	D4

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Tendency to the formation of warts (verrucae vulgaris, v. plantaris, v. planae juvenilis).

Mode of Action

With different action focus, they influence benign new formations on the skin such as warts.

• Stibium sulfuratum nigrum: Organotropic relation to the skin. Calluses on the soles and horny skin growth, dryness of the skin.
• Acidum nitricum: The main symptoms of the drug picture are, among others, dry skin, eroded, cracked in every angle, itching and stinging in the warts, pain when touching, bleeding when washing.
• Thuja: Organotropic relation to the skin and the mucosa. The main symptoms are, among others, disorders of the glands, skin and mucosa, deceleration of the cell metabolism with the formation of excrescences and warts. Irritable skin, sensitive to the touch; warts are coarse, jagged and chappy and tend to degenerate.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5-10 drops daily up to a maximum of 12 times daily; in chronic cases 5-10 drops 3 times daily.

Remarks

Constitutional agent to complete the treatment: R21.

Topical application for pruritus: R30.

If treatment with R188 proves ineffective, opt for R17.

Notes

Changes in the skin lasting more than 4 weeks, whether painless or painful, spontaneously bleeding skin changes, oozing or blistering skin changes necessitate a differential diagnosis by the physician.

R189 Nail Disorders Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Acidum hydrofluoricum	D6
Silicea	D6
Thuja	D4

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Disorders of nail growth such as soft, thin, brittle nails.

Mode of Action

• Acidum hydrofluoricum: Organotropic relation to the skin. The drug picture also includes symptoms such as accelerated growth of the nails, although the nails are brittle and fragile.
• Silicea: Organotropic relation to the skin. Main symptoms including disruptions in assimilation, nutrition and resorption; brittle and fragile fingernails and toenails prone to splitting; suppurations in the grooves of the nail bed; nails falling out.
• Thuja: The drug picture includes the following symptoms: nails that are brittle, soft, ribbed, deformed and break easily.

Dosage

If not recommended otherwise, in acute cases 5 -10 drops daily up to a maximum of 6 times daily.

Remarks

Recalcifying remedies: R34.

Remineralizing tonic: R95.

Data notes

• Silicea is printed as D6 in the monograph; the booklet's Ingredient Index lists D4. Check against the product label.
• Name as printed: Booklet prints 'Nail discorders'.