Category: Reckeweg Pharmacological Index

R77 Fumacin – Anti-Smoking Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Agaricus	D5
Echinacea angustifolia	D10
Hypophysis	D4
Natrium chloratum	D2
Robinia	D6
Tabacum	D4

Indications

For withdrawal of smokers, smokers hangover, headache caused by smoking too much and thus arisen vasoconstriction, nausea, pain in the stomach, constipation, arrhythmic palpitation (beating of the heart), liver complaints, tympanitis. Disturbances of the function of the connective tissues. Disturbances of the endocrinum, vascular disturbances, smoker’s leg.

Mode of Action

The combination of the ingredients counteracts damages coming from a permanent supply of nicotine.

If taken regularly over a longer period of time, the power of resistance will be strengthened the function of the autonomic nervous system will be restored and the vessels will better be supplied with blood.

As result that the nicotine for maintenance of an imitated equilibrium gets superfluous and a general well being arises, if tobacco is renounced.

• Agaricus: Circulatory disturbances, irregular beating of the heart, liver bloated, coated tongue, pain in the stomach and nausea.
• Echinacea angustifolia: Strengthens the power of resistance, internal antiseptic with influence on the lymphatic system. Stimulation of the all detoxification-mechanisms.
• Hypophysis: Disturbances of the function of connective tissues, disturbances of endocrinium, stimulation of blood flow (supply).
• Natrium chloratum: Temporal headache, arrhythmic palpitation, constipation with hard and dry stool.
• Robinia: Pain in the stomach caused by smoking too much, acid gastritis (catarrhs of the stomach).
• Tabacum: Against abuse of tobacco with collapse, paleness, perspiration, trepidation, cold of the limbs, neuralgia and vertigo, nausea and vomiting. Specifically effective on peripheral and arterial disturbances. Smoker’s leg.

Dosage

3 times daily 15-20 drops in some water.

Remarks

In case of nervousness due to withdrawal additional use of Vita-C15 forte Tonic is recommended.

R46 Manurheumin – Arthritis Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Ferrum phosphoricum	D12
Lithium carbonicum	D12
Natrium sulfuricum	D30
Nux vomica	D30
Rhododendron	D6
Spiraea Ulmaria	D12

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

In rheumatism and gout of forearms and hands, with swelling of articulations. In acute cases, benumbedness and swelling of articulations, characteristics in arthritis with deformation.

Frequently such pains grow worse with change of weather (humidity). This remedy may also be used in other rheumatic aches (growing worse in damp weather) such as: sciatica, rheumatism in the knees, shoulders, pains in the sacral region, inflammation of articulations of the haunches, intercostal neuralgia, rheumatism of the occiput.

Mode of Action

The present remedy may also be used in feverish infections growing worse or caused by humidity.

• Ferrum phosphoricum: Against inflammations. Influences secondary anaemia frequently occurring in rheumatism and arthritis with deformation.
• Lithium carbonicum: Specific effect in rheumatism and gout, in arthritis with deformation and rheumatic-gouty illnesses.
• Natrium sulfuricum: Aggravation by humidity in rheumatism and asthma.
• Nux vomica: Worse on getting up, low spirits in the morning.
• Rhododendron: Chronic rheumatism, pains in limbs and mainly in bones of forearms and hands.
• Spiraea Ulmaria: Fluttering pains, localized in the articulations of the elbows.

Dosage

Will be adapted according to the acuteness of the pains. In general 2-3 times daily 10-15 drops in a little water before meals for a longer period of time (eventually to be alternated with other complementary remedies). 1 In acute cases take 10 drops every 1/2-1 hours. After improvement take 10-15 drops every 2-3 hours (also the other complementary remedies – eventually in the morning, at noon and at night).

Remarks

Complementary remedies:

R 1 in pains arising from the tonsils or articular inflammations following angina.

R 6 in feverish infections or influenza after drenching.

R 11 in case of general rheumatic constitution.

R 16 in migraine and neuralgia (coming from the sacral region radiating up to the nose).

R 24 with intercostal neuralgia.

R 50 in sacroiliac complaints of women, eventually with pains along the vertebral column.

It is advisable to use only R 46 in the beginning (especially when the pains are localized in the articulations of the hands), before making any combinations with two or three complementary remedies.

R47 Neuroglobin – Hysteric Complaints Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Asa foetida	D12
Coffea	D30
Glonoinum	D12
Ignatia	D30
Lachesis	D30
Moschus	D12
Pulsatilla	D30

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Hysteric ball. Constrictions and disturbances from the stomach up to the throat. Sensitivity to noises, nervosity and hysteria of women. Other hysteric sensations, suffocating during the night, throbbing and constriction in the throat. Aggravation “ante menses”.

Mode of Action

The combined effect of the homoeopathic therapy, such as found in R in 47, acts a specific way on one organ or a complex of symptoms, in this particular case in hysterical ball and other similar conditions.

• Asa foetida: Sensation of a ball in the throat.
• Coffea: Hypersensitivity to noises, insomnia, great nervousness.
• Glonoinum: Strong pulse perceivable in the throat and sensation of suffocation.
• Ignatia: Sensation of pressure in the throat, hysteric ball disappearing when swallowing and eating.
• Lachesis: Sensation of suffocation, cannot stand pressure of clothes around the neck. Fits during the night, sudden awakening.
• Moschus: Sensitivity of hysterical women to noises and odours.
• Pulsatilla: Hysterical ball and sensation of pressure in the chest arising from the stomach, especially before the next menstruation is due.

As a whole R 47 acts in such complaints of women which occur at all ages, in youth as well as in the climacteric age. It is obvious that such complaints are caused by functional disturbances in the ovaries, essentially influenced by Lachesis and Pulsatilla, as well as by the other ingredients. R 47 is more effective than any psychotherapy, rapidly lessens the complaints which subsequently disappear.

Also in St. Vitus’ dance it may be used as a complementary remedy.

Dosage

In the beginning 4-6 times daily 10-15 drops in some water before meals. In fits, the same dose every 15 minutes is recommended.

Remarks

As complementary products: R 14 in acute restlessness.

R 34 in lack of calcareous substances and tetany.

R 16 in neuralgia, R 31 in anaemia and after exhausting diseases.

R 1 with inflammation in the throat and the rear-part of the mouth.

R 45 in hoarseness and catarrh of the larynx.

R 51 in case of hyperfunction of thyroid glands, and thyreotoxicosis.

However, R 47 will be used alone for several days before using additional complementary remedies according to the condition.

Data notes

• Name as printed: TOC/header prints 'Hysteric complaints dorps'.

R48 Pulmosol – Pulmonary Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Acidum picrinicum	D8
Bryonia	D12
China	D6
Dulcamara	D30
Ferrum phosphoricum	D12
Kalium carbonicum	D6
Lycopodium	D30
Phosphorus	D30
Sepia	D6
Silicea	D30

Indications

Pulmonary weakness and first appearance of tuberculous diseases. Complementary remedy in bronchial asthma, chronic pulmonary catarrh, cough resulting from excessive smoking.

Complementary or alternative remedy in all catarrhal affections of the upper air passages. Weakness and pains between the omoplates, weariness, nocturnal perspiration.

Mode of Action

• Acidum picrinicum: In case of lassitude and burning pains in and between the omoplates.
• Bryonia: Attenuates the catarrh and irritation in the costal pleura. Indicated in pleurisy which frequently leads to the development of tuberculosis.
• China: Weakness between the omoplates. General tonic after loss of humours and exhausting illnesses.
• Dulcamara: Consequences of drenching in hydrogenoid constitution. Pressure on the shoulders.
• Ferrum phosphoricum: After cold with irritation of the upper air passages and continuous stimulation of cough. In feverish bronchitis and peribronchitis with bronchopneumonic foci, in pulmonary tuberculosis with febrile and subfebrile temperatures.
• Kalium carbonicum: Against nocturnal perspiration and weakness between the omoplates, frequently as pre-tuberculous symptoms.
• Lycopodium: Effective for the liver, support of the detoxication function. Aperitive.
• Phosphorus: Selective effect in pulmonary diseases, in pneumonia and tuberculosis.
• Sepia: General effect on the physical constitution, general tonic for the body. Against weariness, weakness, lack of energy, fatigue.
• Silicea: Effective in case of the inflammation and inflammation of the pulmonary alveoli (hilus gland).

The present remedy acts mainly on the constitutional weakness, especially of the lungs, and in pre-tuberculous conditions of weakness.

It may be used in cases of tuberculosis as a tonic and to ameliorate the constitution.

It may also be used as a complementary remedy in bronchial asthma and in case of weakness resulting from a cold, etc.

Dosage

Generally 3 times daily 10-15 drops in some water before meals. In dorsal pains, take every 5-10 minutes the same dose.

Remarks

Complementary remedies:

R 43 in asthma.

R 6 in case of influenza and fever.

R 24 in irritation of the costal pleura and pleurisy.

R 32 in exhausting perspiration, specially nocturnal.

R 34 to improve calcification in the focal centre of the lungs, with tuberculosis of the hilus glands in children.

R49 Rhinopulsan – Sinusitis Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Arsenicum album	D12
Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni	D30
Cinnabaris	D12
Kalium bichromicum	D12
Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni	D30
Pulsatilla	D12
Sepia	D12
Sulfur	D30

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

In acute and chronic catarrh of the nose and maxillary sinus. Sinusitis, etc. In formation of polypus in children. Lack of olfaction and taste.

Mode of Action

• Arsenicum album: Chronic diseases in general with depression.
• Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni: Constitutional remedy in swelling of mucosa, pastose habitus, swelling of glands (for instance in scrofula of children).
• Cinnabaris: Catarrh of the maxillary sinus and the forehead.
• Kalium bichromicum: Helps the emission of glair (nose and maxillary sinus).
• Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni: Suppurations, suppurative inflammations of mucosa.
• Pulsatilla: Similar effects, improvement in the fresh air.
• Sepia: Constitutional remedy, chronic conditions of irritability of mucosa, chronic catarrh and expectorations (yellowish).
• Sulfur: Constitutional remedy (antipsoric).

Dosage

In acute conditions take every 1-2 hours 10 drops in some water. In chronic conditions take 3-4 times daily 10-15 drops.

Remarks

In or after influenza, additional use of R 6 is recommended. 45 in hoarseness and catarrh of the larynx.

R 8 / R 9 in cough and R 24 in pleurisy and intercostal neuralgia.

R50 Sacrogynol – Gynaecological Sacroiliac Complaints Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Aesculus	D6
Cimicifuga	D4
Colocynthis	D6
Natrium chloratum	D30
Nux vomica	D30
Phytolacca	D8
Strontium carbonicum	D12

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Pains of various nature in the sacral region, mainly resulting from abdominal diseases. Pains in the vertebral column, sacroiliac complaints of indefinite genesis. Pains radiating along the vertebral column up to the head and the tip of the nose, sometimes also in abdominal organs. The pains grow worse when moving but may also be acute when resting or at night.

Frequently pains in the sacral region are caused by re-toxicating treatments of the fluor albus (loss of white, treatments by cauterization and others).

Mode of Action

• Aesculus: Tearing pains (as in hemorrhoids), pains radiating in the sacral bone.
• Colocynthis: Sharp pains in the sacral region, radiating in the legs.
• Cimicifuga: Specific effect on the feminine sexual organs. Against pains in the breasts, occurring ante menses. Specific action in sacroiliac complaints in connexion with the abdominal organs, pains radiating in the back and the head and up to the nose. May also be effective in pains occurring after a fracture of the skull or concussion of brain. Favorable influence in rheumatism in the tendons and ligaments.
• Natrium chloratum: Sacroiliac pains, with constipation and shivering, eventually with sneezing in the morning and nervous hypersensitivity.
• Nux vomica: Sacral weakness (especially when standing), loins feel as crushed.
• Phytolacca: Sacral sciatic-like pains, radiating into the legs.
• Strontium carbonicum: Arthritis and rheumatism of different kinds, mainly in the articulations of the haunches.

Dosage

As prolonged cure, take 3-4 times daily 10-15 drops in a little water before meals. In case of acute intermittent pains and aggravation, take for a brief 1 period (1/2 to 1 hour) 10-15 drops every 5-10 minutes.

In case of primary reaction (aggravating), the treatment should be interrupted for 1-2 days, afterwards 5-10 drops will be taken 1-2 a day. After the cure, even the pains have completely disappeared, take 1-2 a day 5- 10 drops for at least 3 month to avoid relapses.

Remarks

Complementary remedies:

R 38 in abdominal inflammation (right side).

R 39 in abdominal inflammation (left) and cysts.

R 37 in constipation, intestinal laziness, flatulence (frequently aggravating sacroiliac pains).

R 31 in emaciation and anaemia.

R 16 in migraine.

R 20 in functional disturbances of ovaries.

R 13 in haemorrhoids.

R 10 when the pains occur at the climacteric age.

R 28 in dysmenorrhea. R 11 in general rheumatic constitution.

R51 Thyreosan – Thyroid Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Belladonna	D30
Jodum	D30
Lycopus virginicus	D12
Natrium chloratum	D30
Hekla Lava	D12
Lapis albus	D12

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Thyreotoxicosis, Basedow’s disease, exophthalmia, intoxication of thyroid glands with trembling of the hands, “goggle-eye”, perspiration, eventually diarrhoea and emaciation.

Mode of Action

The ingredients act in the sense of a detoxication of the toxicated thyroid glands.

• Belladonna: Main indication: “goggle-eye”, fits of perspiration, strong pulse.
• Hekla Lava and Lapis albus: Effective for the constitution of fibrose struma.
• Jodum: Specific reaction in hyperfunction of thyroid glands due to the excessive action of iodine. In this particular case the remedy does not act in a homoeopathic but isopathic way.
• Lycopus virginicus: Strong pulse and tachycardia, as they are usually found in thyreotoxicosis.
• Natrium chloratum: Effective in palpitations emaciation, irritability. The general action of the remedy is characterized by its regularizing effect on the function of thyroids.

Dosage

In the first 8 days, 4 times daily 10-15 drops in a little water before meals. Afterwards for a period of 8 days 3 times daily, then twice daily, the same dose.

Remarks

In some patients sensitive to drugs, a primary reaction may occur, notwithstanding the high dilution. In such cases the treatment should be interrupted for about 2-3 days. In the meantime the following remedies may be administered:

R 31 with emaciation and weakness. R 4 with diarrhoea.

R 2 with strong pulse.

Also our remedies for the nerves are frequently indicated such as R 36 and R 33.

It is obvious that any treatment with iodized salts or any use of iodine as well as the use of hormones (thyroid glands) should be stopped, as these are liable to cause acute aggravation.

R52 Vomisan – Vomiting Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Aethusa	D6
Apomorphinum hydrochloricum	D12
Cocculus	D12
Colchicum	D12
Ipecacuanha	D8
Nux vomica	D30
Petroleum	D12
Veratrum	D30

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Nausea, sickly feeling (e.g. when driving or flying), sea-sickness, nausea in pregnancy (soothing effect). Nausea as the effect of other disorders, weakness of conduction, gastric catarrh, nausea of children (atrophy and dystrophy).

Acaetonemic vomiting of sucklings and children. Vomiting on rising and gastric catarrh of heavy drinkers. Cold perspiration and nausea especially in weakness of the conduction and prior to biliary colic. Complementary remedy in renal colic with vomiting, in cysts of the ovaries with vomiting, in intestinal spasms and colic, in meteorism with nausea and vomiting.

Mode of Action

• Aethusa: Specific action in gastric catarrh with nausea and urge to vomit, also of children and sucklings.
• Apomorphinum hydrochloricum: Specific remedy in vomiting of different kinds, symptomatic action in hyperemesis gravidarum.
• Cocculus: Nausea when driving (by car, train, when flying or at sea).
• Colchicum: Vomiting tendency and nausea caused by the smell of food.
• Ipecacuanha: Vomiting and nausea (although the tongue is not loaded).
• Nux vomica: Early morning vomiting of heavy drinkers and smokers.
• Petroleum: Against nausea when driving.
• Veratrum: Circulatory debility with collapse. Giddiness and sweat.

Dosage

Frequent doses are generally recommended in nausea with tendency to vomit in pregnancy, in sea-sickness, in inflammation of the appendix, inflammation of the gallbladder, intestinal cramps, weakness of the conduction, gastric catarrh of sucklings, etc., at the rate of 10-15 drops (possibly in a little warm water or undiluted, e.g. on the hand when driving) every 5-10 minutes. Unpleasant effects are not to be feared as the remedy is not harmful to the liver but, on the contrary, acts as its stimulant. At the most vomiting might increase in the beginning, after absorption of toxicant food. From a biological view-points this reaction is not untoward.

Remarks

Complementary remedies:

R 2 in weakness of the conduction.

R 4 in cholerine.

R 7 in affections of liver and gallbladder.

R 16 in vomiting caused by migraine.

R 37 with intestinal colic and nausea.

R 9 in whooping cough.

In circulatory disturbances: R 67.

In cardiac arrhythmias: R 66.

In kidney disease: R 64.

R53 Comedonin – Acne Vulgaris Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency	Amount
Bromum	D12	1 g
Hepar sulfuris	D30	1 g
Juglans	D30	1 g
Kalium bromatum	D12	1 g
Ledum	D30	1 g
Natrium bromatum	D12	1 g
Natrium chloratum	D200	1 g
Viola tricolor	D12	1 g

Excipients: Ethanolum, Aqua purificata, in 10 g

Indications

Acne vulgaris, pimples, suppurative diseases of the skin, eczema and dermatitis.

Mode of Action

Acne vulgaris and pimples occur at the age of puberty, when there is insufficient activity of the germinal glands. For this reason the use of extracts and triturations of Placenta is appropriate, on account of its regenerative action on the conjunctive tissues and its effect of excitation on the germinal glands.

The other ingredients, such as Bromum and bromine salt have a selective and antagonistic effect, according the law of “ARNDT-SCHULZ” in diseases of the skin.

Ledum has a specific effect in suppurative rashes.

• Hepar sulfuris: acts in suppurative comedones and Natrium chloratum. acts specifically when acne is restricted to the scalp.
• Viola tricolor: Miliaria, pustules with crust formation and papules over the whole body, especially on the face and ears. Strong itching. Blood purification agent.

Dosage

3 times daily 10-15 drops in a little water before meals. In acute suppuration and inflammation the same dose every [interval illegible in source booklet]

In order not to impede the effect of the present remedy it will be of paramount importance to avoid toxicating nutrition, especially bacon, ham, sausages of any kind and pork. These substances promote the formation of pus and acne. Even a small slice of sausage may have an injurious effect upon the efficacy of the present preparation.

Remarks

Complementary remedies:

R 1 in acute suppuration.

R 19 or R 20 to stimulate the function of the glandular germinal system.

R 31 in anaemia, lack of appetite and exhaustion (frequently noticed in young girls).

It will be important to regularize the intestinal function at the same time. To achieve this, R 37 is indicated.

To purify the blood: additionally R 60, 10-15 drops twice a day.

R54 Imbelion – Memory Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Anacardium	D6
Arsenicum album	D30
Belladonna	D12
Gelsemium	D12
Kalium phosphoricum	D6
Lycopodium	D30
Phosphorus	D6
Sepia	D8

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Disturbances in cerebral function, weakness of memory. Faulty spiritual development of school-children, indifference, lassitude exhaustion.

Mode of Action

A variety of remedies with particular cerebral activity are included in this complex. The individual symptomatologies as follows:

• Anacardium: Specific action in weakness of memory.
• Arsenicum album: Helpful in cerebral anaemia, stimulant of the cellular function.
• Belladonna: In cerebral congestion.
• Gelsemium: In vertigo.
• Kalium phosphoricum: General tonic of the cerebral function.
• Lycopodium: Very effective with irregularities in the development of children, through its influence on the detoxicating function of the liver.
• Phosphorus: Excellent nutritive remedy for the nerves.
• Sepia: Against exhaustion and morosity.

Dosage

Generally 3-4 times daily 10-15 drops in some water before meals. After improvement 2-3 times daily the same dose.

Remarks

Complementary remedies: R 33 for epileptic tendency.

R 36 with soothing effect in chorea minor and the nervosity of children.

R 31 in anaemia.

Data notes

• Name as printed: TOC prints 'Lmbelion'; header prints 'Imbelion'.