Cistus Canadensis (HMT)

Cistus is prepared from a floweri ng plant which grows wild in snowy

Cistus is a profoundly effective antis poric medicine, meaning that it is

basically related to skin diseases . Whether these diseases involve

glands or mucous membranes, they ar e still called as Psoric. Cistus is

one of those medicines used for th e treatment of psoric ailments.

Thus, it is very important in th e treatment of gravely dangerous

diseases. Lupus and cancer too ar e not beyond its jurisdiction.

Compared to Calcaria, it is somewhat mild but in some diseases, it

It is also useful in the treatme nt of intestinal diseases. In intractable

when associated with inflammation of the glands, one should not

disposition of Cistus will not be treatable with any other kind of

fasting or starvation.

In Cistus, often the irritation is not manifest externally but remains

suppressed in the deeper layer of the skin. Therefore the skin feels

itching over the skin makes the disease manifest externally. Blisters

form that bleed when scratched. The use of Cistus will offer relief to

the patient. However Cistus should be repeated often, with intervals,

to cure itching of long standing. It is indeed a very strong and

effective medicine. The experienced capable physicians have claimed

that this alone can cure Lupus of the face, which is considered almost

incurable. Cistus is well known in the treatment of cancer of the

lower lip.

The symptoms of Cistus related to the teeth and gums resemble those

of Sulphur, except that in Sulphur there is intense burning and stinging

weak resulting in relative loosen ing of the teeth, but there is no

has settled and there is an accumulation of discharge in the nose

(which causes burning when scratched) Cistus should be used. In the

case of Arsenic, the burning sensation continues even in the presence

of discharge. In the case of Cistus, when the discharge is let out, the

inflamed and then proceeds to pus formation. Secondary to the

The patient likes to eat cheese. The stools are thin, watery and

hands becomes hard, dry and thick and itches a lot. The patient

Cistus is also useful in the treatment of the diseases of the breast in

probably the presence of other sympto ms would settle the diagnosis.

Enlargement of the mammary glands can sometimes transform into

which develops sores as a result of scratching, and then pus formation.

The disease process being seated in the deep tissues will not benefit

from superficial scratching unle ss the disease manifests itself

externally on the surface of the skin. According to allopathic science,

diseases deep inside the body and the ones on the surface of the skin

are different. But according to th e homoeopathic view, both are the

manifestation of one basic weakness , affecting the inner linings, the

glands, as well as the external surface of the skin.

Cistus is very important for the treatment of nail problems . Many

diseases, when well established, affect the nails. Streaks form over

the nails, which become thick and deformed. Cistus is a prominent

are some other medicines also which can be used for the treatment of

the nails. In Cistus, any kind of deformity of the nails can be

expected. Other symptoms of Cistus being present, this would be the

food or bringing out sputum.

Adjuvants: Conium, Carbo Ve g, Calcaria and Argentum

Nitricum

needed

areas. The nature of this medicine is very cold. Every kind of ailment

related to it carries the feeling of chill and cold.

actually works better than it and also over the diseases of the glands.

forget Cistus. Similarly, the chronic cold in a patient who has the

uneasy with a sensation of crawling lik e the movement of ants over it.

burning sensation. The cold in the pa tient of Cistus also is devoid of

any burning sensation. The nose, in fact, feels cold inside. The

feeling of cold actually brings on the symptoms of the common cold.

The timely use of Cistus will stop the cold developing. Once the cold

patient feels relief. There is a cold sensation in the mouth and throat.

The dry cold air provokes pain. The throat/pharynx becomes

The patient feels cold in different parts of the body. There is a feeling

of cold in the stomach and the a bdomen before and after taking food.

propulsive, and more frequent in the morning. The patients,

cannot sleep due to restlessness.

symptoms of Cistus aggravate on t ouch, movement, draft of cold air,

at night and by mental work. The symptoms ameliorate after taking

Peculiarly, Cistus is very effective in treating headache during

may be useful in treating the headache resulting from prolonged

The patient may feel a sinking of the heart and as a reaction, he

constantly pounds the area over his heart with his hands. Prolonged

inflammation of the throat and pus formation, the person’s head

Cistus may be of use in the treatment of intractable itching of the ear,

Peculiarly, Cistus is very effective in treating headache during

may be useful in treating the headache resulting from prolonged

The patient may feel a sinking of the heart and as a reaction, he

constantly pounds the area over his heart with his hands. Prolonged

inflammation of the throat and pus formation, the person’s head

Cistus may be of use in the treatment of intractable itching of the ear,

They easily become short of breath, especially on climbing heights.

patient feels relief. There is a cold sensation in the mouth and throat.

The dry cold air provokes pain. The throat/pharynx becomes

inflammation of the throat and pus formation, the person’s head

Cistus. Absence of the involvement of the glands inside the throat and

The cough of Cistus is also, associated with itching and irritability.

diarrhoea which does not respond to a ny other medicine, especially

of cold in the stomach and the a bdomen before and after taking food.

especially women, love to eat spicy food. In Cistus, the skin of the

women (mammary glands). Though there is no one specific sign,

sensation, and the teeth tend to rot. In Cistus, the jaw muscles become

turns to one side (due to spasm of the overlying muscles of the neck).

a chain of swollen, enlarged glands in the neck is a typical sign of

outside on the neck rules out the diagnosis of Cistus.