Encephalitis*

Encephalitis

(Neurodermal reaction phase)

(Main remedies: Belladonna-Homaccord, Cruroheel S) Apis-Homaccord 8-10 drops at 8 a.m., 12 noon, 4 p.m.

Belladonna-Homaccord 8-10 drops at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. possibly both preparations taken together 2-4-6 times daily. Arnica-Heel in septic conditions 8-10 drops hourly.

Gelsemium-Homaccord and Spigelon drops for headache, 5-8 drops every 1/4 hour. If no improvement occurs (after 1-2 days), the following treatment: Cruroheel S, Arsuraneel and Bryaconeel every 1/4 to 1/2 hour, to be taken in alternation or together; in addition Bryonia-Injeel S daily (possibly twice) i.v.

Aesculus compositum to counteract circulatory disorders, possibly massive initial-dose therapy 10 drops every 5-10 minutes, otherwise 10-20 drops 3 times daily.

Injection therapy

Engystol N with Baptisia-Injeel S, Arsenicum album-Injeel S, possibly also Phosphorus-Injeel S and Gelsemium-Homaccord (headache), daily s.c.

Engystol N in such cases needs 5-6 hours to take effect (occasionally there is a preliminary deterioration of 3-5 hours’ duration). Until there is freedom from fever, continue with injections once daily; in conditions after post-vaccinal encephalitis also Vaccininum-Injeel and Variolinum-Injeel, further Zincum valerianicum-Injeel (restless legs).

Diphtherinum-Injeel (hyperthermia with dyspnoea)

Bryonia-Injeel (forte) S for headache once to twice daily i.v.

Cerebrum compositum, Placenta compositum and Tonsilla compositum as after- treatment (relief of the circulatory disorders and to improve the Iymphatic circulation and cerebral function.

See also meningeal reactions, inoculation damage, otitis media, etc.