Ingredients
| Ingredient | Potency |
|---|---|
| Aconitum | D4 |
| Arsenicum album | D30 |
| Colocynthis | D4 |
| Gnaphalium polycephalum | D3 |
| Magnesium phosphoricum | D8 |
Indications
Sciatica. Sciatica as a result of prolapse of the vertebral discs. Paraesthesias, formication in legs.
Mode of Action
- Aconitum: Colds caused by dry cold air. Formications and pains in legs. Paraesthesias especially at night.
- Arsenicum album: Burning pain especially at midnight. Ameliorated by warm applications.
- Colocynthis: Violent pains that are aggravated by slightest movement, cold or even touch. Cramplike drawing pain along the sciatic nerve.
- Gnaphalium polycephalum: Nerve root pain with formications. Ameliorated on sitting.
- Magnesium phosphoricum: Nocturnal pain, ameliorated by warm applications and pressure.
Dosage
In acute cases give initially 8-10 drops in some water every 1/4 to 1/2 hour. When improvement sets in reduce the dosage to 10-15 drops every 1-2 hours.
Remarks
In the case of prolapse of the vertebral discs or spinal osteoarthritis it is recommended to give additionally R 11,10 to 15 drops 3-4 times daily.
In sciatica after getting wet: give additionally 10 to 15 drops of R 11 3 times daily.
In the presence of diabetes mellitus: compare R 40. Intercostal neuralgia: compare R 69.
In the presence of hypertrophy of the prostate gland: if necessary give in addition to R 71 also R 25.
Peripheral vascular disorders together with acroparaesthesia: compare R 63.
In trigeminal- and facial neuralgias: compare R 70.
Topically use Lumbagin R 61 rheumatic ointment, if necessary also Atomare-Beckeron R 30.