Category: Reckeweg Pharmacological Index

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.

R27 Renocalcin – Renal Calculi Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Acidum nitricum	D6
Berberis	D3
Lapis renalis	D12
Lycopodium	D5
Rubia tinctorum	D2
Sarsaparilla	D3

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Renal calculi, sharp pains in the kidneys, pains across the small of the back, prickings, reddish and glairy urine with epithelial cells and amorphous waste matter. Oxalic acid in the urine, gravel.

Mode of Action

• Acidum nitricum: Calculi in the urine due to oxalic acid, and when oxalic acid is the main ingredient of the calculi.
• Berberis: Sharp pains in the kidneys, growing worse on pressure. Pains in sacral region, coming from kidneys, patient cannot move, leans to right in order to lessen the pains. Glairy, reddish urine.
• Lapis renalis: Effective constitutional remedy.
• Lycopodium: Painful urination, gravel. Renal colics (right side affected). Pains along the urethra to the bladder.
• Rubia tinctorum: Catarrh of the bladder caused by calculi. Frequent urge to urinate at night, with great weakness. Pains from kidneys to urethra.
• Sarsaparilla: Gravel, acute pains when urinating.

Dosage

Generally 3 times daily 10-15 drops in some water. After one weak of treatment it will suffice to take 5-18 drops, 2-3 times daily for a longer period of time.

Remarks

In colics due to renal calculi: R 37,10 drops in some water 15-30 minutes.

In albuminuria and nephrosis: see R 64.

Cystitis and cysto-pyelitis and bacteriuria: see R 18, in addition or alternation with R 27.

In prostate hypertrophy accompanied by cystitis: see R 25.

R28 Secalen – Menstrual Disorder Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Acidum sulfuricum	D4
Aesculus	D2
Crocus	D4
Ferrum phosphoricum	D8
Hamamelis	D6
Secale cornutum	D6

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.

Acts on the unstriped muscular fibres.

Conditions of exhaustion due to loss of blood. Flushes of heat followed by perspiration. Dull pains across the small of the back.

Mode of Action

• Acidum sulfuricum: Bleedings of any type, flushes of heat followed by perspiration. Exhaustion, weariness.
• Aesculus: Characteristic effect: general venous stasis, worse when across the small of the back, pulsations all over the body. Uterine prolapsus with strange pain in lumbo-sacral region (left side), same pains as experienced in pregnancy.
• Crocus: Menstrual blood is dark or black, clotty. Feeling of something moving around in abdomen, without abortion.
• Ferrum phosphoricum: Acts energetically on the blood circulation, excellent in dilatation of the veins.
• Hamamelis: Indicated in hemorrhage, influences especially the veins. Headaches. Dark coloured blood, sensation of pain in the affected parts. Exhaustion caused by loss of blood.
• Secale cornutum: Act mainly on the unstriped muscular fibres; congestion, distress and uterine prolapsus. Primary effect upon contraction, secondary effect produces dilatation of unstriped muscular fibres.

Dosage

According to the graveness, 4-6 times a day 10-15 drops in some water before meals. After improvement, reduce the dose to 3 times daily 10 drops. Even after complete recovery, take the medicine for a longer period of time. It will be advisable to take 5-10 drops twice daily (morning and night), for about 8 days before the next menstruation is due.

Remarks

In climacteric metrorrhagia: see R 10.

In inflammation of pelvic organs: see R 38, respectively R 39. Those preparations may be given in addition to’or in alternation with R 28, provided the bleeding is caused by inflammation, cysts or similar conditions.

R 42 in venostasis.

Sacral pain in women: see R 50.

In anaemia: see R 31.

In dysmenorrhoea: see R 75.

R29 Theridon – Vertigo Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Argentum nitricum	D30
Cocculus	D30
Conium	D30
Theridion curassavicum	D30

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Vertigo caused by a variety of circumstances. Vertigo of Ménière’s disease. Cerebral vascular disturbances as a result of cerebral sclerosis, ANS dependent circulatory disturbances. Travel sickness.

Mode of Action

• Argentum nitricum: Vertigo and general instability, trembling due to weakness of nerves, buzzing noise in the ears, indisposition.
• Cocculus: Acts on the cerebrospinal system. Vertigo, worse when sitting, with nausea, tendency to vomit and faint.
• Conium: Cerebral anaemia, sensation of giddiness, worse when turning over in bed. Sensation of numbness in brain. State of exhaustion in old age.
• Theridion curassavicum: Vertigo, worse when closing eyes, when sitting or lying down, from noise, exposure to solar heat.

Dosage

Generally 3 times daily 10-15 drops in some water before meals, for a longer period of time.

Remarks

In arteriosclerosis: additionally R 12.

Cardiac dependent vertigo: additionally R 3.

In angina pectoris: additionally R 2.

During menopause: additionally R 10.

In hypotension: additionally R 44.

In impending collapse: see R 67, if necessary also R 22.

The dosage of the above preparations is to be taken from the description listed under the respective preparation.

R30 Atomare-Beckeron – Universal Ointment
Form: Ointment

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Arnica	D3
Belladonna	D3
Calendula	D3
Camphora	–
Dulcamara	D3
Echinacea angustifolia	D3
Hamamelis	D3
Hypericum	D3
Millefolium	D3
Nux vomica	D3
Oleum Olivarum	–
Oleum Pini silv	–
Oleum Rosmarini	–
Rhus Toxicodendron	D3
Unguentum Alcoholum Lanae	–

Indications

An ointment for the rheumatism of muscles and joints, neuralgias and sciatica. Degenerative processes of the intervertebral discs, osteoarthritis, amputation neuralgias. Paralysis due to stroke, facial paralysis, osteochondritis. Contusions, aching of muscles, sprains. Boils and carbuncles.

Mode of Action

Increased absorption of the homoeopathic ingredients is facilitated by the particular choice of the base fats and essential oils contained in this ointment.

• Arnica: Ill effect from mechanical injuries.
• Belladonna: Effective in all inflammations associated with hyperaemia.
• Calendula: Specifically effective in lacerated wounds and bruising.
• Dulcamara: Medicine against influence of wet and coldness, especially rheumatism and neuralgia.
• Echinacea angustifolia: Improvement of the tissue resistance.
• Hamamelis: Venous hemorrhage. General pain and pain in the limb.
• Hypericum: Specific against bruising of the kidneys, neuralgia and ischialgia.
• Millefolium: Hemorrhagic remedy.
• Nux vomica: Backache at night – as if spine would break. Stiffness with tearing pain of spine, turning in bed is extremely difficult, muscle cramps.
• Rhus Toxicodendron: Alleviates the ill effects from cold, getting wet, sprains due to overlifting, dislocations etc. muscular rheumatism, neuritis, rheumatism of joints, degenerative processes of the intervertebral discs.

Dosage

Topical application in the morning and evening is usually sufficient. In acute cases of pain and aching several applications may be necessary. In cases of wounds and boils etc. only the tissue around the affected side should be covered with the ointment.

Remarks

The following preparations should be taken internally in addition to the external application of Atomare-Beckeron R 30:

In rheumatism of joints and muscles, osteoarthritis and osteochondritis: R11.

In sciatica: R 71.

Neuralgia in the head and occipital regions: R 16. Rheumatism of shoulder and distal upper limbs: R 46. Backpain with females: R 50.

Osteoarthritis: R 73.

R31 Contraemin – Anaemia Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Aranea Diadema	D30
Arsenum jodatum	D6
China	D6
Ceanothus americanus	D6
Ferrum chloratum	D6
Lycopodium	D12
Sulfur	D30

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Anaemia; lack of appetite, especially among children; often accompanied by swellings. After-effects of acute ailments. All kinds of anaemia frequently induced by the new toxicant effect of the treatment of other illnesses.

Mode of Action

The therapeutic action is twofold; it is directed towards the liver through the excitation of the fermenting system of the liver (China and Lycopodium), and towards the marrow through a selective excitation (Ferrum chloratum). Arsen. jodatum has a beneficent effect on cellular metabolism. This means that the action extends to the blood-producing system and this is further heightened by the effect of Lycopodium on the functioning of the spleen as energised by Ceanothus americanus. The action of the remedy already becomes noticeable after the very first few days of the treatment; it translates as increased appetite and higher number of haematites, without involving the organism into any excess. There will be no accumulation of fat. Homoeopathic medicines always work in a non-toxic and harmonizing way. The technique of R 31 in action is brought out in the following symptomatology:

• Aranea Diadema: Sensitivity to changes in the weather.
• Arsenum jodatum: Selective action on the variations undergone by tissues; influences the cellular metabolism.
• Ceanothus americanus: Injured spleen (i.e. after malaria). Pains in the tummy (left side). Perturbations in the production and circulation of the blood.
• China: Sequels to loss of blood and humours; harm to the liver, after-effects of malaria; tumours of the spleen with swelling of the abdomen; lack of appetite.
• Ferrum chloratum: Secondary anaemia; rise in number of haematites.
• Lycopodium: Tonic and functional remedy of the liver in case of swellings (pain in left side), lack of appetite (quick satiety); reddish deposit in urine.
• Sulfur: Penetrating reaction agent, activator of the total sulfur metabolism. Rush to the head, disturbed circulation.

Dosage

General rule: 3 times a day 10-15 drops in a little water before meals. During the first days of treatment, in case of pronounced anaemia, frequent doses, eventually 6-10 times daily 10-15 drops. On noting improvement, reduce the dose to 2-3 times a day. It is important not to stuff children with chocolate, sweets and eggs, as the overwork the liver and reduce appetite. Recommended food for children: milk puddings, oats flakes, vegetables and fruit. Meat is viewed as a complementary food whilst pork in any form: bacon, sausages, ham etc. will be avoided. This also applies to anaemic adults.

Remarks

In convalescence: see Vita-C 15. In endocrine disturbances: see R 19, respectively R 20. In general debility: compare R 26. The above preparations may be given in addition to or in alternation with R 1, depending upon symptoms.

R32 Antihidrosin – Hyperhidrosis Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Acidum nitricum	D12
Belladonna	D12
Jaborandi	D4
Kalium carbonicum	D6
Lachesis	D30
Salvia officinalis	D30
Sambucus nigra	D4
Sanguinaria	D6
Sepia	D30
Veratrum	D12

Indications

Undue perspiration (hyperhidrosis of varying genesis). Climacteric flushing, with sweat. Excessive perspiration during acute infectious diseases and fever. Other forms of perspiration (unpleasant smell). Nocturnal perspiration with exhaustion (pre-tuberculous cases). Hot, cold or sticky sweat.

Mode of Action

The operation of this remedy follows the pattern of strict offensive of its constituents:

• Acidum nitricum: Highly disagreeable sweat.
• Belladonna: Hot sweat, with vapour.
• Jaborandi: Hyperhidrosis of varying genesis.
• Kalium carbonicum: Sweating, exhaustion – weakness between the shoulder-blades, especially during nocturnal perspiration.
• Lachesis: Flushing, with outbreaks of sweating.
• Salvia officinalis: Against sweat and night sweat, Sambucus nig.: Sweating during acute diseases of various kinds.
• Sanguinaria: Flushing with outbreaks of sweating.
• Sepia: Climacteric flushing-sweating of the climacteric variety.
• Veratrum: Cold sweat; cholic.

The present remedy, then will act in cases of sweats and the different kinds of perspiration which accompany certain illnesses.

Dosage

As a prolonged cure 3-4 times a day 10-15 drops will be taken in some water. In cases intermittent perspiration (i.e. flushing, nocturnal sweat) frequent, eventually prophylactic doses, e.g. in nocturnal perspiration 1 several doses, at an interval of 1/4 hour, of 10-15 drops. If perspiring occurs in the early part of the night the same dosage will hold. One can wash in cold water to which vinegar will possibly have been added, followed by rubbing with a dilution of Hamamelis extract. Also to be recom mended are lime baths and treatment with Sauna. To be shunned are toxic agents like synthetic colouring, pork and kind red eatables.

Remarks

Complementary products recommended;

Sweating during infections diseases (caused by temperature variations) makes it necessary to prescribe the following complexes:

In angina and influenza: R 1 and R 6.

In tuberculous affections: R 48 and R 57.

In bronchial diseases: Jutussin R 8 / R 9.

In circulatory disturbances: see R 3.

In coronary insufficiency: R 2.

In thyreotoxicosis: R 51.

In circulatory collapse: see R 67.

R33 Buforan – Epilepsy Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Belladonna	D30
Bufo	D200
Cuprum	D12
Pulsatilla	D30
Silicea	D30
Zincum metallicum	D12

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Epilepsy and epileptoid attacks, twitching muscles.

Mode of Action

The ingredients form specific therapeutic antigens.

• Belladonna: Cerebral congestion with venous stoppages, redness of the head, delirium, cramps.
• Bufo: Specific remedy against epileptic fits and progressive weakness.
• Cuprum: Against all kinds of cramps, in the thighs for instance, and especially epileptic cramps.
• Pulsatilla: Promotes vicarious effects in general, in the sense that diseases stifled in the past are rediscovered as an effect of vicariation.
• Silicea: After-effects of the suppression of perspiration from the feet. Acts on the constitution.
• Zincum metallicum: Various beneficial effects in case of convulsion, brings out stifled diseases of the skin.

Dosage

Generally 2-3 times daily 10-15 drops in some water by way of a prolonged cure.

Prior to attacks or after an attack administer 20 drops every 1/2 hour for two hours.

After treatment over a period to three months the dosage may be reduced to 10-15 drops once a day.

Remarks

R 36 is considered to be a useful complementary remedy and one is advised to compare the symptomatology as listed thereunder.

In restlessness and excitement: compare R 14.

In hysterical attacks: see R 47. Convulsions during teething: R 35. In tetany and eclampsia: see R 34.

R34 Calcossin – Recalcifying Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni	D30
Calcium fluoratum	D12
Calcium phosphoricum	D12
Calcium hypophosphorosum	D6
Chamomilla	D6
Hekla Lava	D12
Mezereum	D6
Mercurius praecipitatus ruber	D12
Silicea	D30

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Perturbations in calcareous tissues and the growths of bones, pathological characteristics in the osseous system; exostosis, periostitis, fragility of the bones, osteomalacia, rickets, coxitis and arthritis, as well as nucleus pulposus (complementary).

Mode of Action

A variety of calcium compounds profoundly influence the calcium metabolism according to the symptomatology listed below:

• Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni: Rickets, softening of the bones, lack of calcium.
• Calcium fluoratum: Acts on the teeth, especially on the enamel.
• Calcium hypophosphorosum: Regulating influence on the production of calcium in pregnancy.
• Calcium phosphoricum: Perturbations in the growths of the bones, deficiency in calcium production, chronic headaches of anaemic children.
• Chamomilla: Angry irritation, head sweat, teething trouble of children.
• Hekla Lava: Exostosis affecting the feet.
• Mezereum: Inflammation and pains in the skin of bones, especially the shin-bones, the upper part of the arms, and the bones of the chest.
• Mercurius praecipitatus ruber: Against osseous deficiencies, exostosis and periostitis with nocturnal pains in the bones.
• Silicea: Stimulant of growths; fights fistulae of the bones.

Dosage

Sucklings and children at the growing age will be given, regularly once or twice a day 10-15 drops (for sucklings it will be best to mix with the normal milk-supply in the feeding bottle suitably shaken). In case of disorders, like rickets or other diseases of the bones, to the vitamins already taken one will add 4-6 times a day 10-15 drops in a little water before meals. Pains in the bones at night call for frequent doses; 10-15 drops every 1/4 hour. Dressings with Fuller’s Earth or healing earth can be applied at the same time; as also with fistulae of the bones. The use of pork remains strictly prohibited. In case of difficult teething with children, 3-4 times daily by way of long-term cure; and, in case of sharp pain, every 10 minutes 8-10-15 drops in some water.

Remarks

Painful dentition: additionally R 35.

In cradle cap: if necessary additionally R 23.

In hyperhydrosis: compare R 32.

In osteoarthritis: additionally R 73.

In osteochondritis of vertebral discs, vertebral osteoarthritis; additionally R11.

R35 Chadontin – Teething Aches Drops
Form: Drops

Ingredients

Ingredient	Potency
Aconitum	D6
Bryonia	D30
Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni	D30
Chamomilla	D4
Colocynthis	D12
Ignatia	D30
Staphisagria	D8

Excipients: Ethanol, Aqua pur

Indications

Painful dentition, dental cramps, delayed teething.

Mode of Action

The therapeutic effects devolve from the action of its potentised constituents.

• Aconitum: Feverish conditions; ailments occurring from chills under one guise or the other, coinciding or alternating with toothaches.
• Bryonia: Inflammation of serous skins.
• Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni: Acts on the development of the teeth, facilitating teething.
• Chamomilla: Excitement, tendency to cry, toothaches.
• Colocynthis: Excited conditions; throbbing pains; agitation; fits of violent anger.
• Ignatia: Hysterical reactions; continual whimpering; nervous excitation.
• Staphisagria: Excitation of the nerves and unseemly behaviour in children; continual whimpering and moaning.

The action of R 35 decreases the pains and inflammation suddenly occurring in various conditions of excitement and frequently preceding illness brought about by a chill, such as bronchitis, eventually also before measles. It is advisable to check the ears at the same time (otitis media).

Dosage

The product is almost exclusively used in frequent doses for acute cases. Little children can be given every 5-10 minutes a teaspoonful from a 1 dilution of some 40-50 drops in 1/2 cup of water. With older children, and in less acute cases 10-15 drops, frequently, in a little water. For aches caused by hollow (carious) teeth, introduce a little cotton wool soaked with a little of this product in pure form.

Remarks

As complementary products: R 34 to improve the productivity of calcium and the development of teeth.

In delayed teething, including faulty dental development: additionally R 34, once or twice a day.

In neurologic pains: compare R 70 and R 16. If accompanied by influenza: additionally R 6.

In inflammation of the dental root: R 35, in alternation with R 1 every 1/2 to 1-2 hours.

To sedate: additionally or alternately with R 14.