Ichthyolum
Ichtyolum, A Combination Of Sulphonated Hydrocarbons; A Fossil Product Of Complex Structure Found In Tyrol; Supposed To Be Fish Deposits, Contains 10% Sulphur.
Homeopathic remedies are prescribed on the basis that in a tiny dilution like cures like, so while very dilute Ichthyolum may help, unprocessed Ichthyolum may be best avoided.
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.
▲ RELATIONSHIPS
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Compare: Hep Sulph Calc Hepar.; Calc Carb Calc.; Silicea Silica; Sulphur Sulph.; Arsenicum Album Ars.; Petroleum Petrol.
▲ HEAD
Head
Dull, aching; better cold, pressure
Headache
Dull frontal and supraorbital headache; worse moving eyes, cold air; better, warmth.
▲ CHEST
Respiration
Coryza; Dry, teasing cough
Bronchiectasis and phthisis
Bronchitis, especially of the aged.
▲ SKIN
Skin
Heat and irritation; Itching
Scaly and itching eczema
Crops of boils
Pruritis of pregnancy
Psoriasis, Acne, rosacea, erysipelas.
▲ ABDOMEN
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
▲ GENITALS ETC
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.