Common Types of Tuberculinum and Their Differences
Common Types of Tuberculinum and Their Differences
- Tuberculinum Bovinum (Koch’s Tuberculin)
- Most widely used version.
- Prepared from tuberculous abscess in cattle.
- For people with constant restlessness, dissatisfaction, and recurring infections.
- Indications: asthma, chronic colds, allergies, eczema, glandular swelling, fatigue, and frequent illness after exposure to cold.
- Mental traits: rebellious, destructive in children, desire to travel or escape, easily bored.
- Tuberculinum Aviare
- Made from avian tuberculosis (in birds).
- Especially good for chronic respiratory diseases, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or asthma.
- Useful in weak, chilly, and delicate individuals.
- Often used in children with frequent chest issues.
- Tuberculinum Residuum
- More suitable for late-stage or residual effects of tuberculosis.
- Indications: deep fatigue, weakness, poor recovery from illness, tendency toward lung fibrosis.
- Tuberculinum Kent / Tuberculinum Koch
- Slightly different strains or potencies often used in repertory by name.
- Indicated in obstinate cases that resist other treatments.
🌱 Benefits of Tuberculinum
- Breaks chronic disease cycles: Especially useful when a case stalls or remedies stop working.
- Acts as a constitutional remedy: For people with inherited tubercular diathesis (tendency).
- Boosts immunity: Helps those who fall ill frequently or catch colds easily.
- Improves resistance to respiratory issues: Asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia.
- Helps behavioral issues in children: Destructive, hyperactive, or restless children.
- Alleviates skin conditions: Such as eczema or psoriasis with tubercular traits.
- Useful in glandular issues: Swollen lymph nodes, tonsillitis, etc.
⚠️ Caution and Use
- Tuberculinum should be used only under professional supervision, especially in high potencies.
- It’s best suited to patients with a family history of tuberculosis or repeated infections.
- Typically used in single doses and not repeated often unless indicated.