Balsamum Peruvianum
Peruvian Balsam From Myroxylon Pereirae, Balsam Peru, Peru
Homeopathic remedies are prescribed on the basis that in a tiny dilution like cures like, so while very dilute Balsamum Peruvianum may help, unprocessed Balsamum Peruvianum may be best avoided.
Below are the main rubriks (i.e strongest indications or symptoms) of Balsamum Peruvianum in traditional homeopathic usage, not reviewed by the FDA.
▲ GENERAL
General
Useful in bronchial catarrh, with copious, purulent expectoration. Debility; hectic fever.
Dose
First attenuation: In hectic 6x.
Extra homeopathic uses locally - As a stimulant to raw surfaces in indolent ulcers, scabies, cracked nipples, rhagades, itch. Promotes granulation, removes fetor. A one percent solution in Alcoh N/A ">Alcohol
▲ RELATIONSHIPS
Relations
Balsamum tolutanum - the balsam of Myroxylon toluifera - (chronic bronchitis with profuse expectoration). Oleum caryophyllum - oil of cloves - in PROFUSE expectoration - 3 to 5 minims in milk or capsules).
▲ CHEST
Chest
Bronchitis, and phthisis, With muco-purulent, thick, creamy expectoration
Loud rales in chest ( Kali Sulphuricum Kali-sulph.; Antimonium Tartaricum At">Ant)
Tart.) Very loose cough
Hectic fever and night-sweats, with irritating, short cough and scanty expectoration.