Category: Reckeweg Pharmacological Index

R40 Diaglukon – Diabetes Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Phaseolus nanus	D12
Acidum phosphoricum	D12
Arsenicum album	D8
Lycopodium	D30
Natrium sulfuricum	D12
Uranium nitricum	D30
Secale cornutum	D4

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Diabetes, pernicious anaemia and phases of degeneration centred in the blood and glandular system, such as leucemia, anaemia, lymphogranulomatosis, but especially diabetes.

R 40 lessens the secondary symptoms like: depression, agitation, flatulent sensations, lack of appetite, aggravation when the weather changes, thirst, itching etc. The present remedy cannot be expected to bring about a permanent cure.

Mode of Action

Even though it is almost impossible to cure diabetes mellitus this complex nevertheless ameliorates many of the unpleasant concomitant symptoms.

In the insulin dependent diabetic a carefully measured reduction of the insulin units is possible after long continued administration of R 40.

• Acidum phosphoricum: Thirst, sexual impotence, psychic depression.
• Arsenicum album: Unquenchable thirst, progressive exhaustion.
• Lycopodium: Remedy of the liver, flatulence, swelling sensation.
• Natrium sulfuricum: Remedy of the liver, specific action in case of aggravation in damp weather.
• Phaseolus nanus: Sugar in urine, irregular cardiac action.
• Secale cornutum: Thirst, prickles and paresthesia, longing for cold.
• Uranium nitricum: Specific in diabetes of varying genesis.

Dosage

As prolonged cure, 3 times daily 10-15 drops in a little water before meals. After some improvement reduce the dose to twice daily.

Remarks

In case of complications or other complementary symptoms the following remedies will apply:

R 1 inflammation, especially with carbuncles and boils.

R 7 functional disturbances of the liver.

R 10 menopause, climacteric ailments and diabetes in old age.

R 19 or R 20 as stimulant of germinal glands.

R 21 skin diseases (boils).

R 41 impotence and general lack of vigour in man.

R 37 constipation, intestinal sluggishness, flatuosity and meteorism.

R 42 venous stasis; varicose and inflamed veins. R 31 lack of appetite; emaciation; pale complexion.

Through the appropriate combination surprising results can be attained, even in cases of long standing.

R55 Rutavine – Injury Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Arnica	D3
Belladonna	D4
Calendula	D3
Echinacea angustifolia	D3
Hamamelis	D4
Rhus Toxicodendron	D6
Ruta	D6
Symphytum	D6

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Injuries of all types, fracture, luxation, sprain, concussion of brain, wounds caused by fire-arms or sharp weapons, involving bleeding. May be used as a complementary remedy in feverish infections, sepsis, and in general on account of its stimulating effect on the defensive energy of the organism.

The present remedy also covers excesses in sports, overstrain, as for instance of labourers carrying heavy weights (heart strain), and rheumatism occurring where old injuries have been sustained.

Mode of Action

• Arnica: Acts on the arterial system, regularizing effect on the blood circulation, eliminates stoppages.
• Belladonna: Against inflammation.
• Calendula: Specially in contusion.
• Echinacea angustifolia: Against inflammation and septic complications.
• Hamamelis: Bleeding and venous stasis.
• Rhus Toxicodendron: Consequences of overexertion and dislocation.
• Ruta: Unduly strenuous efforts.
• Symphytum: In fracture.

Dosage

In acute injuries every 10 minutes 10-15 drops in a little water or undiluted.

In fracture, take, the first day every 1/4 hour, the second day every 1/2 hour, the third day every hour, 15 drops. Then 3-6 times daily 10-15 drops, possibly before meals.

In influenza and cardiac complaints (caused by overstrain) use the present remedy alternatively with other remedies according to the degree of 11 gravity, every 1/4–1/2 hour.

Remarks

Auspicious complementary remedies:

R 3 in muscular weakness of the heart.

R 6 in feverish infections.

R 11 in rheumatism.

R 46 with injuries on the hands.

R 16 with migraine and neuralgia.

In impending collapse: add in time R 67.

R41 Fortivirone Plain – Sexual Neurasthenia Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency	Amount
Acidum phosphoricum	D12	1 g
Agnus castus	D8	1 g
Damiana	D6	1 g

Excipients: Ethanolum, Aqua purificata, in 10 g

Indications

Sexual asthenia, spermatorrhoea, general debility especially in men. Aftereffects of debilitating illnesses, overwork on physical or other planes, overexcitement, nervous exhaustion. Against various kind of ailments in old-age.

Mode of Action

Tissues grow old through a variety of causes. The formation of rings can be noticed in the albuminous molecules bringing about a rarification of water and consequent parching. As these albuminous molecules loose their working efficacy they can no longer fulfil their detoxicant role towards the cells. This in turn means an accumulation of harmful tissues. It is through a homoeopathic medication stimulating the detoxicant cellular mechanism that an outward bound elimination of these toxins is achieved. The composition of R 41 has been adapted in such a way as to influence the different systems, with special emphasis on the sexual glands. It is universally admitted that the function of the germinal glands affects the whole life-current in an individual.

Other indications in accordance with the following symptomatology.

• Acidum phosphoricum: Tonic in case of impotence and lack of libido.
• Agnus castus: Lack of virility; weakness.
• Damiana: Strengthens the genital regions.

Dosage

Generally 2-3 times daily 15 drops in a little water before meals. In cases of long standing and to achieve a more rapid result, for 2-3 days 10-15 drops can be taken every 1-2 hours.

Remarks

As complementary remedies R 19 is recommended, as well as R 31 after illnesses bringing on exhaustion, and in cases of anaemia.

VITA-C 15 as nerve tonic, R 2 for perturbations in the circulation, and R 3 with muscular weakness of the heart as found in potatoric cases and in old age. R 48 for weakness of the lungs; R 51 for cases of emaciation and overfunctioning of the thyroids.

R56 Oxysan – Worms Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Artemisia vulgaris	D1
Cina	D4
Filix	D3
Graphites	D30
Mercurius sublimatus corrosivus	D6
Tanacetum vulgare	D1

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Worms of all types, ascarides and oxyures. Subventional remedy in specific mortification processes (i.e. of a taenia).

Mode of Action

R 56 is not a fast acting vermifuge. Its indications are in particular to remove the concomitant symptoms of this parasitic complaint and to improve the constitution. In this way a lasting cure from helminths is possible and relapses are prevented. The symptomatology of the individual remedies is:

• Artemisia vulgaris: Spasms in children having worms.
• Cina: Pale children with dark shadows around the eyes. Grating teeth during sleep, easily startled, starting of the limbs, nasal itch. Active against ascarides.
• Filix: Specifically active as antihelminthic, particularly tape worms.
• Graphites: Constitutional remedy. Large appetite, greedy, meteorism, flatulence.
• Mercurius sublimatus corrosivus: Inflamed mucous membrane of the gut with tenesmus. Sticky nocturnal perspirations.
• Tanacetum vulgare: Helminthic infection, starting during sleep, easily startled.

Dosage

10-15 drops in some water before meals 2-3 times a day.

To prevent relapses R 56 should be taken 4-6 weeks after the intensive treatment in the same dosage as mentioned above.

Remarks

In intestinal colics: additionally R 37.

In hepatic complaints: compare R 7. In gastric complaints: compare R 5.

R41 Forte Fortivirone – Impotence Drops
Form: Drops

Sexual asthenia, spermatorrhoea, nervous exhaustion, premature ejaculation.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency	Amount
Acidum phosphoricum	D8	0.25 g
Agnus castus	D6	0.50 g
China	D8	0.5 g
Conium	D30	0.25 g
Damiana	D6	0.5 g
Lecithinum	D6	1 g
Panax ginseng	D6	1 g
Phosphorus	D8	0.5 g
Procainum hydrochloricum	D3	1 g
Sepia	D30	0.25 g
Tocopherylis acetas	D6	1 g
Yohimbinum hydrochloricum	D4	0.5 g

Excipients: Excipients: Ethanolum, Purified water in 10 g

Indications

Sexual asthenia, spermatorrhoea, general debility especially in men. After-effects of debilitating illnesses, overwork on physical or other planes, overexcitement, nervous exhaustion. Against various kind of ailments in old-age.

Mode of Action

Tissues grow old through a variety of causes. The formation of rings can be noticed in the albuminous molecules bringing about a rarification of water and consequent parching. As these albuminous molecules loose their working efficacy they can no longer fulfil their detoxicant role towards the cells. This in turn means an accumulation of harmful tissues. It is through a homoeopathic medication stimulating the detoxicant cellular mechanism that an outward bound elimination of these toxins is achieved. The composition of R 41 has been adapted in such a way as to influence the different systems, with special emphasis on the sexual glands. It is universally admitted that the function of the germinal glands affects the whole life-current in an individual. Other indications in accordance with the following symptomatology.

• Acidum phosphoricum: Tonic in case of IMPOTENCE and lack of libido.
• Agnus castus: Lack of virility; weakness.
• Damiana: Strengthens the genital regions.

Dosage

Generally 2-3 times daily 15 drops in a little water before meals. In cases of long standing and to achieve a more rapid result, for 2-3 days 10-15 drops can be taken every 1-2 hours.

Remarks

As complementary remedies R 19 is recommended, as well as R 31 after illnesses bringing on exhaustion, and in cases of anaemia. VITA-C 15 as nerve tonic, R 2 for perturbations in the circulation, and R 3 with muscular weakness of the heart as found in potatoric cases and in old age. R 48 for weakness of the lungs; R 51 for cases of emaciation and overfunctioning of the thyroids.

R57 Scorosan – Pulmonary Tonic Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Arsenum jodatum	D6
Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni	D30
Lycopodium	D30
Phosphorus	D30
Silicea	D30
Teucrium Scorodonia	D6

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Weakness of the parenchymatous organs, specially of the lungs, frequently characterized by weakness of the back, nocturnal perspiration, sensitivity to colds, disturbances of the blood circulation (cold feet), lack of appetite, paleness and limpid aspect of the face, following upon loss of blood.

Mode of Action

Two groups of remedies are contained in the complex. The one group exerts its influence on the bronchial mucous membranes and the other group, consisting of constitutional remedies, being of benefit to the asthenic as well as the phlegmatic types. In this way it is possible to reduce the susceptibility to tuberculosis and to reduce any existing infection by way of stimulating the endogenous immune response.

• Arsenum jodatum: Tonic, stimulates the appetite.
• Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni: Similar recalcifying effect, eliminates the excess of water in the tissues.
• Lycopodium: Increases the activity to the liver, stimulates the appetite, facilitates the detoxicating function of the liver.
• Phosphorus: Specific in pulmonary diseases, pneumonia and tuberculous affections of the lungs.
• Silicea: Recalcifying effect on the scirrhous pulmonary focal centre.
• Teucrium Scorodonia: Specific in tuberculous diseases of the lungs.

Dosage

Generally 2-3 times daily 10-15 drops in a little water before meals, eventually to be taken alternatively with other remedies.

Remarks

Recommended complementary remedies:

R 31 in anaemia.

R 32 with nocturnal perspiration.

R 26 as an eliminating stimulant.

R 43 in asthmatic constitution.

R 8 and R 9 with catarrh and cough.

With pulmonary weakness in diabetes also make use of R 40.

R42 Haemovenin – Varicosis Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency	Amount
Aesculus	D30	1 g
Belladonna	D12	1 g
Calcium fluoratum	D30	1 g
Carduus marianus	D12	1 g
Hamamelis	D6	1 g
Mezereum	D12	1 g
Pulsatilla	D30	1 g
Secale cornutum	D30	1 g
Vipera Berus	D12	1 g

Excipients: Ethanolum, Aqua purificata, in 10 g

Indications

Venous stasis, varicosis and varicose ailments, varicose eczema, inflammation of the veins, choking of the veins in the lower limbs, together with sensation of heaviness and, eventually, eczema and itching.

Mode of Action

• Aesculus: Specific remedy for dilatation of the veins and venous stasis.
• Belladonna: Localised inflammation.
• Calcium fluoratum: Favourably affects weak tissues and varices.
• Carduus marianus: Eczema on the thighs (lower part).
• Hamamelis: Specific in case of all kinds of affections of the venous system, especially those involving pain in the parts affected.
• Mezereum: Eruptions in the form of vesicles; the affected parts feel cold.
• Pulsatilla: Against the formation of obstructions in the veins.
• Secale cornutum: Disorders in the arterio-venous anastomoses and the precapillaries.
• Vipera Berus: Diseases of septic nature coupled with feeling if heaviness as found in case of inflammation of the veins and venous stasis.

The general action of the present remedy is directed against the symptomatic complex of venous stasis, including the formation of varices and its sequels, elephanthiasis and oedemae on the lower part of the thighs.

Dosage

As prolonged cure 3 times daily 10-15 drops in a little water before meals. In case of inflammation and eczema, frequent doses (specially if intermittent 1 pain is felt). As a rule 10 drops every 1/2-1 hours.

Remarks

Complementary preparations:

R 1 for acute inflammation.

R 2 to strengthen the heart in case of thrombosis and threatened embolism.

R 26 as a general eliminating therapeutic agent.

R 39, R 38 and R 50 in affections of the abdomen or after childbirth.

R58 Vernadon – Oedema Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Adonis vernalis	D2
Convallaria majalis	D2
Crataegus	D1
Digitalis	D3
Helleborus	D4
Scilla	D2

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Muscular weakness of the heart and appearance of hydropsy and oedema of the legs. Hydropsy in the abdomen frequently due to the muscular weakness of the heart.

May also be effective in renal oedema.

Mode of Action

The effect of the present remedy manifests as an eliminating stimulation of oedema, appearing in muscular weakness of the heart, in cardiac affections or infectious diseases.

• Adonis vernalis: Digitalis alike glycosid reaction without danger of cumulation. Diuretic effect in arrhythmia and tachycardia.
• Convallaria majalis: Tonic of the heart.
• Crataegus: Enlarges the coronary blood-vessels.
• Digitalis: Increasing of the muscular strength of the heart.
• Helleborus: Reinforcement of the diuretic components.
• Scilla: Marked diuretic action. Indicated also in hydrops, exudative (fibrinous) form of pleuritis and arrhythmia absoluta.

As a general effect, an increasing of the muscular strength of the heart and of the blood circulation will be obtained. Through the additional use of Scilla, good results may sometimes be obtained in oedema, due to disturbances in the renal function, in nephritis and renal stoppages.

It will be of great importance to reduce the absorption of liquids.

Dosage

Three times daily 15-20 drops before or after meals. In acute conditions, 6 times daily 20-30 drops in a little water. After improvement, reduce the dose 2-3 times daily 10-15 drops.

Remarks

Complementary remedies:

R 2 all conditions.

R 3 in muscular disturbances of the heart and bad conduction.

R 12 in high-tension and sclerosis.

R 19 or R 20 in glandular disturbances, specially at the climacteric age.

R 59 in obesity causing overstrain of the cardiac-muscle.

R 37 in flatulence (stomach) with gastro-cardiac symptomatic complex.

R 40 in diabetes.

In renal oedema: see R 64.

R43 Herbamine – Asthma Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency	Amount
Arsenicum album	D8	1 g
Carbo vegetabilis	D30	1 g
Kalium phosphoricum	D30	1 g
Natrium sulfuricum	D200	1 g
Yerba santa	D12	1 g

Excipients: Ethanolum, Aqua purificata, in 10 g

Mode of Action

When treating asthma it is the constitutional amelioration of the fermenting systems that is of paramount importance and not the treatment of the actual fits by means of products the sole effect of which is to intercept or paralyse histamin. This constitutional amelioration is achieved by R 43.

The indications are the outcome of the following symptomatology:

• Arsenicum album: Intense restlessness, anxiety.
• Carbo vegetabilis: Exertions to inhale fresh air; stifling.
• Kalium phosphoricum: In exhaustion for strengthening. Nutrive remedy for the nerves.
• Natrium sulfuricum: Constitutional remedy in case of hydrogenoid constitution, worse in damp weather (fog).
• Yerba santa: Asthmatic bronchitis, with cough and expectoration.

Dosage

As prolonged cure 2-3 times daily 10-15 drops in some water before meals. In periods free of fits the same dose needs only be taken once or twice daily. As soon as fits manifest, frequent doses are in order, first every 1/2 hour, then every 1/4 hour or every 5-10 minutes 10-15 drops, preferably in a little warm water to increase the effect.

Remarks

Complementary preparations which are welcome adjunctions.

R 14 after strong emotions.

R 3 when the heart feels oppressed.

R 2 pains and palpitations.

R 48 acute and chronic cases. Status Asthmaticus.

R 45 hoarseness and catarrh of the larynx.

R 6 when feverish bronchitis is a concomitant.

Data notes

• The booklet prints this ingredient list beside the label 'Indications' and gives no separate indications text; the product is titled 'Asthma drops'.

R44 Hypotonol – Hypotension Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Crataegus	D1
Laurocerasus	D3
Oleander	D3
Spartium scoparium	D2

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Weakness of the conduction and hypotony. Exhaustion of the heart and lassitude ensue.

Mode of Action

• Crataegus: General tonic of the myocardium.
• Laurocerasus: Irritation of the breathing system as a result of its content of prussic acid.
• Oleander: Specific action on conduction; raises blood-pressure.
• Spartium scoparium: Selective action on low blood-pressure which it regularizes.

The combined effect of the present remedy already shows after a few days treatment a correction of the venous tension and a regularization of the blood-pressure.

This preparation is ideal for feminine anaemia following upon loss of blood in childbirth, or in cases of low blood pressure following upon infectious illnesses, i.e. influenza, angina etc.; also in general vegetative dystonia coupled with a lowering of blood pressure.

Dosage

As prolonged cure: 3 times daily 10-15-20 drops in some water before or after meals. In acute cases every 1-2 hours 10-15 drops.

Remarks

In case of recurring pains and intermittence of circulatory weakness, 10- 15 drops every 5-10 minutes, possibly undiluted or in a little warm water. Sleep must be regularized; this is especially imperative with young mothers weakened after childbirth.

Complementary remedies: R 31 and R 2.