Mother tinctures (External Use).
        Dr. Sayeed Ahmad D. I. Hom. (London)

         

        Chrysarobinum *Acne 1* Locally as a cerate, 4-8 grains to the ounce, of vaseline.

        Echinacea *Acne 2* Can be applied on face mixed with any facial cream.

        Ichthyolum *Acne rosacea* Externally used as an ointment with Lanoline 20 to 50 per cent.

        Cinnamonum *Antiseptic 1* 3-4 drops in 2 quarts of water and should be used as a douche.

        Echinacea *Antiseptic 2* Bed sores, Carbuncles, Insect-bites, Gangrene.

        Eupatorium Aromaticum *Aphth�* Aphthous disease of mouths of infants. Used as a mouth wash.

        Hydrastinum Muriaticum *Aphthous ulcers* To be used locally in the strength of 10 grains to 8 ounces.

        Jaborandi *Baldness* Mix it with hair oil and apply it. It can be mixed with Arnica mother tincture also to get a better result.

        Cedron *Bites* For insect stings and snake bites.

        Adrenalin *Bleeding 1* To plug the internal bleeding surface, as in epistaxis to stop the bleeding immediately. 1 : 1000 solution.

        Ferrum Phos *Bleeding 2* To arrest bleeding. H�morrhages are bright red and occur in pale, an�mic subjects liable to local congestions.

        Mag Sulph *Boils* Small eruptions all over the body that itch violently.

        Arnica Montana *Bruises, contusions, ecchymosis* Skin surface is not broken.

        Apis Mellifica *Burns and scalds 1* With burning and stinging.

        Cantharis *Burns and scalds 2* Relieves raw burning pain and promotes healing, covers acute nephritis. One gram of the tincture to one ounce of water is to be applied externally.

        Momordica Balsamina *Burns* Used externally as a liniment and poultice.

        Scrophularia Nodosa *Cancer, glands* For cancerous glands locally.

        Citric Acid *Cancer, pains 1* Used as a mouth wash for cancer pains.

        Lupulus *Cancer, pains 2* Painful cancer.

        Cineraria Maritima *Cataract* One drop 4-5 times a day should be instilled in the eyes for several months.

        Momordica Balsamina *Chapped hands* Used externally as a liniment and poultice.

        Ichthyolum *Chilblains* Use locally as an ointment.

        Cineraria Maritima *Corneal opacities* Especially after trauma.

        Hypericum *Corns* Painful corns. It should be applied 2 to 3 times per day. It can be applied on painful acne also.

        Balsamum Peru *Cracked nipples* Single application as a cerate is sufficient.

        Badiaga *Dandruff 1* Dandruff where scalp is dry, sore, tetter-like.

        Cochleria Armoracia *Dandruff 2* When applied locally, it cures dandruff.

        Cantharis *Dermatitis* With blister formation.

        Chrysarobinum *Eczema 1* Where the eruptions are crusty, under which pus oozes.

        Ichthyolum *Eczema 2* Chronic eczema, scaly and itching.

        Apis Mellifica *Erysipelas 1* Sensitiveness and swelling of skin with rosy hue.

        Cantharis *Erysipelas 2* Vesicular type with burning and itching.

        Mag Sulph *Erysipelas 3* Apply locally a saturated solution. Acts as an antiphlogistic and antipruritic.

        Arnica Montana *Falling of hair* Mix with hair oil and apply it.

        Hamamelis *Fissures 1* Use distilled extract locally.

        Ratanhia *Fissures 2* With great constriction of anus and knife-like stitches.

        Badiaga *Freckles* Can be used externally.

        Ruta Graveolens *Ganglion* Apply tincture locally.

        Ceanothus *Hair tonic* Use externally. Especially for persons with splenic affections.

        Capsicum *Herpes labialis* Apply one drop of mother tincture.

        Cantharis *Herpes zoster* Herpes with raw, burning pains. Apply an ointment made with the 3x potency.

        Chrysarobinum *Herpes* Herpes tonsurans where lesions tend to become confluent.

        Apis Mellifica *Insect bites* Especially bee-stings.

        Psoralia *Leucoderma* It should be applied on patches and the patient is advised to take sunheat, in the morning for 10-15 minutes. If there is itching, it should be stopped immediately.

        Staphysagria *Lice* Lice infestation on head.

        Phytolacca *Mastitis* Mamm� hard and very sensitive.

        Bellis Perrenis *N�vi* Apply on affected parts.

        Sanguinaria *Nasal polyp* It is best for nasal washing. When there is a nasal polyp, or deviated nasal septum. Take seven drops, mix with half a cup of water and take nasal wash.

        Chloralum *Offensive foot sweat* Bathe feet with one percent solution.

        Argentum Nitricum *Ophthalmia* Ophthalmia with abundant, purulent discharge. Locally apply a 2 grain to 1 ounce solution.

        Mag Sulph *Orchitis* Should be used locally in the proportion of 1:4 in water.

        Ratanhia *Piles* Piles burning like fire, temporarily relieved by cold water.

        Teucrium Marum Verum *Polyp* Nasal polypi. Dry powder should be used.

        Arnica Montana *Premature greying of hair* Apply locally.

        Menthol *Pruritus 1* Especially used in pruritis vulv�.

        Symphytum *Pruritus ani* Use locally.

        Borax *Pruritus pudendii* Use locally in pruritis vulv�.

        Mentha Piperata *Pruritus vagin�* Apply externally.

        Chrysarobinum *Psoriasis 1* Crusty eruptions which tend to become confluent.

        Ichthyolum *Psoriasis 2* Externally used as an ointment with Lanoline 20 to 50 per cent.

        Phytolacca *Pyorrh�a* As a mouthwash for pyorrh�a alveolaris and for offensive breath.

        Balsamum Peru *Rhagades* Promotes granulation.

        Ichthyolum *Rheumatic joints* A solution of equal parts of Ichthyol and water is warmed and applied to the affected joint and covered with heated cloths, outside of which is impervious to evaporation.

        Alstonia Scholaris *Rheumatic pains* Apply locally.

        Chrysarobinum *Ringworm 1* Of the scalp.

        Oleum Jecoris *Ringworm 2* Locally in ring-worm and nightly rubbing. Apply plain oil at bedtime. Before application the part must be washed well with soft soap.

        Balsamum Peru *Scabies 1* Apply locally a solution prepared in the ratio of 1:40. All parts are gently rubbed with it at night and a bath taken in the morning.

        Ichthyolum *Scabies 2* Apply externally.

        Thiosinaminum *Scar tissue* Dissolves scar tissue. Keloids.

        Ranunculus Bulbosus *Sciatica* Apply tincture to heel of affected leg.

        Mag Sulph *Septic conditions* Add one part of tincture to 4 parts of water and apply locally.

        Eupatorium Aromaticum *Sore nipples 1* Tincture should be applied locally.

        Graphites *Sore nipples 2* Locally used as a cerate.

        Phytolacca *Sore throat* Take 5 drops, mix with half a cup of water and gargle.

        Platanus *Tumors* Tarsal tumours.

        Hamamelis *Ulcerations* With bruised soreness of the affected parts.

        Alstonia Scholaris *Ulcers 1* Should be used externally.

        Hydrastis Canadensis *Ulcers 2* Locally apply tincture or fluid extract.

        Geranium Maculatum *Ulcers, atonic* Atonic and foul ulcers. To destroy the pyogenic membrane.

        Balsamum Peru *Ulcers, indolent* Raw surfaces of indolent ulcers. To promote granulation and remove f�tor.

        Cistus Canadensis *Ulcers, phagedenic* To arrest f�tid discharges.

        Symphytum *Ulcers, sores* Apply externally.

        Apis Mellifica *Urticaria* Intolerable itching with intolerance to heat and slightest touch.

        Sabina *Warts 1* Fig-warts with intolerable itching and burning.

        Sempervivum Tectorum *Warts 2* Apply tincture or fresh juice of plants.

        Thuja Occidentalis *Warts, excrescences* Manifestations of the sycotic dyscrasia.

        Calendula Officinalis *Wounds* Burns, sores, fissures and abrasions. Promotes granulation and prevents scars.

        Sempervivum Tectorum *Wounds, bites* Bites of insects, bee stings, poisoned wounds.

        Cistus Canadensis *Wounds, poisonous* Poisonous wounds. Bites.

         

        NOTE :

        Any information given above is not intended to be taken as a replacement for medical advice. Therefore, it is very important that the patients should avoid self-treatment and rather consult the most abled and qualified classical hom�opath and take the treatment under his proper guidance and advice.

         

        Reference: Hompath

         

         

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