Graphites (HMT)

Graphite has commonly been describe d in reference to the treatment

obesity. I have used it in various potenc ies but have not seen a single

obese woman getting slim with it. However it has certainly proven

useful in the treatment of other di seases mentioned in the chapter of

Phytolacca Berry and Fucus.

In Graphites the menses are scanty. The bleeding lasts for two or

three days and the quantity of the blood loss is also much less. This is

probably the reason for their tenden cy towards being obese. Perhaps

Graphites is linked to the treatment of being overweight on this basis.

weight.

The discharges of Graphites patient are usually very sticky.

Eczema of Graphites is recognized on the same basis. This eczema is

secretion coming out which subsequen tly changes into a hard scab. In

Mezereum too, the discharge is stic ky which then turns into a hard

develop a severe type of eczema, which bleeds on scratching. The

condition becomes really troublesome. The overall symptoms of their

eczema resemble Psorinum as well as Graphites. This is due to the

latent presence of some sinister substance of a deep-seated illness in

their body. Whenever I gave Silic ea to the children who, based on

their symptoms require to be treated with it, without any exception the

foul matter bursts open. This effect of Silicea is well established.

However, if with the treatment of Silicea the foul substances only

surface to the body but are not eliminated, then we must look for

another suitable, similar related medicine. Next in order to Silicea are

Psorinum and Graphites. Psorinum often dries up the eczema, yet

sometimes it does not offer complete cure. The dry skin keeps on

itching, although there is definitely so me relief of symptoms, so much

so that the child can sleep pea cefully at night. However, the

eczematous skin starts discharging again after some time. In this

condition, Graphites should also be used as an adjuvant. It helps to a

like eczema should be treated with a number of similarly acting

very effective against dry eczema. Even if all the symptoms are not

some extent although the relief may only be temporary. No doubt, the

proper use of Arsenic would be of avail where the patient exhibits

most of the signs and symptoms of Arsenic.

It must be well remembered that the treatment is proper only when the

nature of the medicine, as well as the constitution of the patient, are

properly evaluated and matched. The assumption that a medicine that

is effective against a particular disease will cure all the patients of that

disease is only wishful thinking. At the same time it is not necessary

that an effective cure for each di sease has been discovered, or any

doctor has full knowledge about the treatment of every sickness.

Therefore it is not right to prolong the illness of a patient

treatment of one doctor. One should honestly admit that some other

accepting defeat. The patient shoul d be referred to somebody more

qualified.

Graphites is a very useful dr ug for its own specific kind of eczema. f

the patient has other symptoms of Gra phites, then this drug alone will

suffice. Otherwise, in cases of various types of eczemas (with super-

Psoriasis, then Graphites should be prescribed. This symptom of the

skin is also associated with Silicea. However, the indication of

Graphites is the sticky exudate oozing from the skin.

Graphites is also very useful for the treatment of cancer. The

tendency towards the formation of a cancer is in the nature of every

carbon compound. Having healed, some wounds burst open again and

again and ultimately become cancerous. Even after surgical removal,

they tend to recur after some time. In such cases, one should always

remember Graphites. Graphites s hould be given in potencies 200 or

1000. The treatment must be repeat ed until the positive effects of

treatment become apparent.

Graphites also has an effect on the muscular system in the body.

tense and contracted , as if they have become shrunk and are neither

stretchable not contractable withou t discomfort. There is severe

treatment with Graphites. Graphites must definitely be tried in this

group even if other particular symptoms of Graphites are absent. Such

kind of partial treatment becomes necessary on and off.

the distal part of the intestines (rectum) as large hard masses packed in

layers. When there is generalised inflammation of the intestines,

faeces are generally hard in the be ginning and then become somewhat

softer. In the case of Graphites, the faeces are and remain hard and

very dry. The patient remains constipated for several days. If

contain undigested food.

Herpes is a disease in which blisters form along the course of the

nerves. The skin becomes raw. The patient feels severe burning

sensation, discomfort and pain. Herpes is of two types. Herpes Zoster

The blisters burst open and prom ote further spread of blister

formation. The other type of herpes is genital herpes, which results

from improper sexual behaviour. It tends to recur frequently and is

related to external genitals. It is a very painful disease. Once

established, the disease lasts forever. Graphites has a special merit for

the treatment of this type of herpes . However, Graphites alone is not

enough. Some other medicine also needs to be used along with

Graphites. I have devised a standard formula for the treatment of all

kinds of herpes . This includes Arnica, Le dum and Arsenic. This

when the pain has started in the previously afflicted snakebite wounds,

nervous system. With these medicine s, herpes gets cured fast. The

genital herpes being very obstinate with the probability of recurrence,

the treatment must be continued for about six months with intervals of

seven to ten days in between.

are used one after the other, they do not lower the efficacy of one

another. The drugs help each other in curing the disease.

The patient of Graphites does not lik e the open air, yet leaves the

not bother him, while in most patie nts; the draft of air is also

or walking intensifies his symptoms.

The symptoms of paralysis are al so found in Graphites. Like

Causticum, the paralysis of Graph ites affects only certain organs,

especially the lower part of the body. Graphites is very effective in the

treatment of epilepsy. Epilepsy devel ops as a result of some serious

deep-seated illness of the body. Natu rally, its treatment also requires

profound effectiveness. Graphites is certainly one of those drugs.

Graphites being pure carbon, rese mbles Carbo Veg. Each carbon

compound may exhibit symptoms of spasms/convulsions. Carbo Veg

these cramps lead to the development of epilepsy, and the other

specific symptoms of Graphites being present, Graphites would

certainly work. The distinctive beauty of Graphites is that if it is

effective against a disease, it will produce excellent results. The

epileptic attacks may never recur. Graphites is an excellent treatment

for depression. But this symptom alone cannot be enough to arrive at

proper diagnosis, because depression is so common that everybody

seems to have suffered from it at one time or another. A Graphites

He loses the ability to think, understand and make decisions. On

red with watery secretions. The sense of smell becomes very sharp.

The patient cannot tolerate the sme ll of the flowers. The nose is

painful and dry. The nasal secretions dry up in the form of scales.

The patient feels as if his face is covered with cobwebs. Itchy kind of

blisters form on the skin. A wet type of eczema develops around the

mouth and on the chin. The mouth smells foul. Blisters with

and pinching . The nails become thick, deformed and are very

painful.

Adjuvants: Argentum Nitric um, Causticum, Hepar Sulph,

Lycopodium, Arsenic, Tuberculinum

certain extent. Therefore, it is better that the resistant type of illnesses

restlessness, Arsenic 1000 will also be very useful. It is especially

present, the element of restlessness is such that Arsenic will benefit to

unnecessarily while the patient is not getting better under the

doctor may be able to offer a better treatment. There is no harm in

sitting are of two kinds. In one group, the movement becomes

associated with burning, sensation of heat and the involvement of

windows open. Despite the body being co ld, the draft of cold air does

unbearable. The Graphites patient dislikes cold. He feels comforted

with heat, but the internal body h eat resulting from exercise, jogging

getting up in the morning , the patient becomes dizzy. The mind is

feel nausea in the morning, during menstruation. There is a feeling of

The Graphites ailments become more intense with heat, at night, as

a piece of cloth relieve the symptoms.

The patient of Graphites is of cool temperament like th at of Psorinum

and Silicea. When the medicines of similar temperament and efficacy

patient is always anxious, sad and de jected. His mind gets confused.

getting up in the morning , the patient becomes dizzy. The mind is

usually found behind the ears, over di fferent areas of the head and

scab, making a sort of cover over the head. Some young children

skin becomes raw and red, as is the case with early symptoms of

or “shingles” appears due to the aff liction of nerves with the virus.

unbearable. The Graphites patient dislikes cold. He feels comforted

disease may either completely disappear or rendered so mild that the

getting up in the morning , the patient becomes dizzy. The mind is

dulled and the light becomes unbearable. The eyes burn and become

burning sensation appear on the tongue.

usually found behind the ears, over di fferent areas of the head and

scab, making a sort of cover over the head. Some young children

skin becomes raw and red, as is the case with early symptoms of

or “shingles” appears due to the aff liction of nerves with the virus.

unbearable. The Graphites patient dislikes cold. He feels comforted

disease may either completely disappear or rendered so mild that the

getting up in the morning , the patient becomes dizzy. The mind is

dulled and the light becomes unbearable. The eyes burn and become

burning sensation appear on the tongue.

doctor may be able to offer a better treatment. There is no harm in

back and upper arms . The backache causes severe weakness. The

left hand becomes numb and the left arm too. The fingernails become

Graphites is associated with severe constipation. Faeces pile up in

diarrhoea starts, the stools become very watery, black and happen to

A patient of Graphites usually dislik es meat. Sweets provoke nausea.

The patient tends to nauseate and vomit after every food. Women

feel nausea in the morning, during menstruation. There is a feeling of

pressure and burning sensation over the stomach , increasing the

of heavy, strong and obese women. But I have not seen it effective in

Once the menstrual cycle becomes normal, one can hope to lose

The patient tends to nauseate and vomit after every food. Women

feel nausea in the morning, during menstruation. There is a feeling of

well as during and after the menstruation. Darkness and covering with

over the joints of the elbows and hands. There is always some sticky

Particularly, it has significant effect on the back of the thighs

(hamstring muscles). The patients w ho feel difficulty in standing or

difficult due to backache and paraly tic symptoms. Graphites has no

effect on this group. In the other group, the muscles have become

tightness on the back of the thig hs. This group is amenable to

treatment of the paralysis of legs . It is also of great use in the

is the best treatment for the painful muscle cramps of the legs. Once

appetite. In Graphites, there is severe pain over the neck, shoulders,

back and upper arms . The backache causes severe weakness. The

thick, black and ugly. Over the toes, there is a feeling of stiffness