Ichthyolum
Ichtyolum, A Combination Of Sulphonated Hydrocarbons; A Fossil Product Of Complex Structure Found In Tyrol; Supposed To Be Fish Deposits, Contains 10% Sulphur. Ichth.
Below are the main rubriks (i.e strongest indications or symptoms) of Ichthyolum in traditional homeopathic usage, not reviewed by the FDA.
▲ GENERAL
General
Its action on skin, mucous membranes, and kidneys is prompt and useful. It is strongly antiparasitic; redness, pain and inflammation; decreases tension. Excellent in winter coughs of old people. Polyarthritis. Chronic rheumatism. Uric acid diathesis. Hay-fever. Chronic hives. tuberculosis, aids nutrition. Alcoholism when nothing will stay on stomach.
Dose
Lower potencies.
Externally, it is used as an ointment, with Lanoline 20 to 50 percent.; for chronic eczema and psoriasis, also acne rosacea and gouty joints. Chilblains, scabies. Rectal suppositories for senile prostate.
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Compare: Hep Sulph Calc Hepar.; Calc Carb Calc.; Silicea Silica; Sulphur Sulph.; Arsenicum Album Ars.; Petroleum Petrol.
⥄ Show reverse lookup of Ichthyolum relationships from all sources▲ HEAD
Head
Dull, aching; better cold, pressure
Headache
Dull frontal and supraorbital headache; worse moving eyes, cold air; better, warmth.
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Discharge
Bland coryza; stuffed feeling; feels sore inside
Irresistible desire to sneeze.
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Throat
Irritated; pain to ears; sore, dry, with hawking and expectoration.
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Respiration
Coryza; Dry, teasing cough
Bronchiectasis and phthisis
Bronchitis, especially of the aged.
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Skin
Heat and irritation; Itching
Scaly and itching eczema
Crops of boils
Pruritis of pregnancy
Psoriasis, Acne, rosacea, erysipelas.
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Abdomen
Stomach; Disagreeable taste, burning sensation, very thirsty
increased appetite.
Disposition to soft, shapeless stools
Griping in umbilical and left hypogastric region
Early morning diarrhoea.
Nausea
Nausea
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Urine
Increased in quantity and frequency
Burning pain in meatus
Uric acid deposits.
Genitals
Female; Fullness in lower abdomen
Menses
Nausea at time of menses.
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Extremities, limbs
Lameness in right shoulder and right lower extremity.
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