Ingredients
| Ingredient | Potency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berberis vulgaris | D1 | 0.1 g |
| Camphora (oleos) | D3 | 1 g |
| Dulcamara | D1 | 0.1 g |
| Nux vomica | D1 | 0.1 g |
| Oleum Gaultheriae 10 % | – | 3.5 g |
| Oleum Lavendulae | – | 1 g |
| Oleum Pini silvestris 10 % | – | 2 g |
| Rhododendron | D1 | 0.1 g |
| Rhus Toxicodendron | D1 | 0.1 g |
| Unguentum Alcoholum Lanae | – | 100 g |
Indications
Lumbago, backache due to degenerative rheumatic processes such as is found in chondritis, osteochondritis and osteoarthritis.
Acute and muscular rheumatism.
Ankylosing spondylitis, cervical and lumbar syndrome, brachialgia, intercostal neuralgia (fibrositis) and sciatica.
Chronically inflamed tendons, ligaments and joints of rheumatic origin.
Mode of Action
The hyperaemic action is intensified by the addition of nicotinic acidbenzylester. The individual remedies are potentised with Ol. Pini thus achieving a larger surface action and a better absorption of the plant extracts through the skin. The symptomatology of the ingredients is synonymous with that of the oral administration (R 11).
- Berberis vulgaris: Backache with great weakness.
- Dulcamara: Neuralgic pains in limbs and joints of rheumatic origin together with stiffness, particularly caused by sitting on cold surfaces.
- Nux vomica: Spine feels as if broken, worse from sitting, worse at night and in the morning when getting up.
- Rhododendron: Rheumatism of small joints. Pain is worse before rain and thunderstorms.
- Rhus Toxicodendron: Tearing and drawing pain of rheumatic origin in all limbs and joints. Worse at rest and at night. Better from continued motion.
Dosage
Apply ointment over the affected areas repeatedly.
Remarks
Prescribe R 11 additionally for internal use.