Croton Tiglium is a very well known purgative. Its patient develops
pass stools. As a result, the pati ent becomes very weak. The skin
secretions form over the skin along with an itching and burning
place. Afterwards, if the eczema returns, the previously affected part
may become eczematous as well. In Croton, the blisters will form
over the previously healed healthy areas leading to the development of
an obstinate type of eczema.
patient of Croton is sudden and pro pulsive. When children develop
abdominal symptoms alternate with each other.
become red and sore . Pimples and blisters form over the swollen
dehydration. In Paris Quadrifolia this very symptom may be related to
threads are being pulled out of their breasts causing severe pain, which
makes sleeping difficult at night. Croton and Paris differ with each
umbilicus. This kind of sensation is also noticed in Plumbum.
Regarding eczema in children, especially the kind involving the scalp,
Croton and Sepia work very much alike. But the typical symptoms of
Croton would differentiate the picture from that of Sepia.
Anagallis and Graphites are also fam ous in the treatment of this kind
Similarly the fluid content of the blisters is also less in Croton. Croton
from Croton is Podophyllum. In Podophyllum too, the stools squirt
out forcefully. The itching associated with Croton is best treated with
Anagallis is well renowned for the treatment of itching of the palms .
hand. Anagallis is the treatment for a similar condition of the palms
of the hands. Burning is milder in the case of Anagallis compared to
previously affected area resembles the similar tendency in Croton.
severe itching. A feeling of burning in the food pipe (oesophagus) is
In Croton, the urine is frothy and of orange colour at night . When
settled, sticky particles rise to th e surface. During the daytime, the
urine is yellowish in colour and contains white particles.
In Croton, the symptoms aggravate on eating, touching the affected
area and at night.
