Rhus Tox 595
is prepared from a wild plant called ‘bichhoo booti’ (poison ivy). Its
poison produces severe intractable itching. The patient contracts high
glands become enlarged inside an d out. Sores develop inside the
mouth and on the tongue. In 1798, a French doctor accidentally found
out that this particular poison cured a serious skin disease of a patient.
The doctor subsequently tried this in the treatment of various skin
homoeopathic use, the leaves of the plant are gr ound in the humid
season.
treatment of many diseases.
inflammation leading to the formation of large blisters. In fact, the
largest blisters associ ated with skin diseas e are found only in Rhus
Tox. In Anacardium and Cantharis, blisters are also found but they
Sulphur used alternately. Even if the patient does not show the whole
under stress, a dose or two of Rhus T ox benefits immediately. In this
light exercise are comforting wh ile strenuous exercise can be
dangerous.
constitutional homoeopathic reme dy, the patient will enjoy sound
observed it so many times. Some patie nts will even ‘complain’ that
the night was too short since they pr eviously used to toss and turn all
night!
bladder or the kidneys resulting in the frequent passing of urine at
of urination is not always due to di abetes. Similar symptoms are also
found in Phosphorus. The patient wa kes up at night for no apparent
reason. Even if the patient looks healthy he does not feel like going to
sleep. He may wet himself unknow ingly at night. Unexplained
If skin diseases are forcefully s uppressed with allopa thic medicines,
membranes or the glands. Sometimes, the condition may become very
serious. If the pancreas is afflicted, then the patient can develop
immediately cure the patient. No doubt, it will forcefully surface the
suppressed eczema on the skin. Once, in view of some resemblance
but his diabetes was cured. On further questioning, it was found that
the patient had suffered from a seriou s kind of eczema in the past that
had been suppressed with strong medication and the diabetes had
eczema returned. Unfortunately, some of these patients do not feel
happy to be rid of diabetes but ra ther take the recurrence of the
eczema too seriously. In fact, if they continue their treatment
doubt, the eczema would flare up in the beginning but eventually
lady came to me. She suffered from severe weeping eczema. S h e
was even unable to cook food. Her husband and children were also
eczema flared up and then in a few days, the watery discharge started
becoming less. On the second dose, after a week, the reaction was
less pronounced. In three to four weeks, her hands were looking
completely healthy, devoid of any signs of eczema. In my experience,
I have found it surprisingly eff ective and beneficial. To my
the onset of symptoms. Prevanta tive use of Arnica 1000 will induce
the natural body response against malaria. I invite the readers to study
Arnica, Arsenic and Natrum Mur also, with reference to malaria.
malaria such as fevers of remittent nature or continuous ones. Such
fevers make the patient physically exhausted. The patient feels
entire body
inflammatory process involves the glands, the outer surface of the skin
and the inner linings (mucous membranes). The patient feels pain and
to the skin. Sulphur 200 and Py rogenium 200 can significantly
the treatment of all skin conditions associated with the formation of
sensation is prominent.
paralysis (Polio). At first, the child cont racts a high fever, which is
followed by the gradual onset of paralysis. If someone has previously
also very effective in the treatment of paraly tic conditions. Thus, a
combination of the two is obvious ly much more useful. Some polio
Sometimes, the whole body becomes nu mb for a short while then the
to work very well. The gradually progressive paralysis of chronic
and profound nature may be treated with Causticum. Causticum is not
the patient feels that the paraly sis happened suddenl y. Partial or
particular, it has no match with re gards to its effectiveness against
right-sided facial palsy. Traditionally, Causticum is famous as the
Lachesis and Ledum, which work wonders when given along with
Arnica. Additional use of Cadmium Sulph 30, three times a day,
alternately.
accompanying fevers. If the sympto ms of the patient resemble one
becomes red, swollen and tender, asso ciated with intense itching.
Thick scabs form all over the area of eczema.
the eczema in children affecting their scalp. However, it must be
should be sought. This is not an ea sy task. Such a condition may in
fact be cancer of the skin, which should be treated with Carcinocin
1000 and Radium Bromatum 1000, once a week for one to two
months. Similarly, Graphites and Psorinum given alternately may
prove very useful in the treatment of resistant forms of eczema.
The sores and blisters inside the mouth that look raw and red can be
Tox. The taste of the mouth is meta llic as if one is tasting torch
batteries. The tongue becomes red and looks bruised. Blisters form
at the mouth and the chin. The tonsils become inflamed and
of the oesophagus with the above symptoms (oesophagitis).
tries to belch the air out unsuccessfull y, nor can he pass flatus
Colchicum both may prove useful in easing this situation.
Sometimes, as a result of lifting or carrying heavy weight, the
Another symptom of R hus Tox is that the voice becomes hoarse due
persons can make long speeches although they suffer later.
offer quick relief.
upper extremity, secondary to the weakne ss and dysfunction of the
condition. Lachesis and Arnica should be given for a few days. If
After that, Lachesis and Arnica combined should be started again.
during sleep may be due to s uppressed eczema or itchiness.
though the suppressed skin disease may surface to the skin.
of patients, tend to develop urticaria during a malarial attack.
Zoster). One type of Herpes is the result of sexual promiscuity. The
can be of significant avail if the skin lesions of the patient exude lot of