Tuberculinum is prepared from the material obtained from tuberculous
others have significantly benefited from his experiments. Dr. Kent
treatment of tuberculosis but also in some other diseases. It is a
matter. On repeated dilution and purification, the original
toxic/poisonous substance does not ex ist except just as a memory in
the form of a subtle power. Yet, it can be used to treat the original
disease or its like.
Kent has claimed that any person treated with T uberculinum 200,
long intervals) will never contract tuberculosis, even if he lives among
TB patients. Tuberculinum or so me other nosode may be needed to
treat latent tuberculosis. This will enhance the action of other
rendered effective. Preliminary treatment with Tuberculinum helps
the treatment to be more effective.
Tuberculinum is an anti-psoric reme dy. In general, skin diseases are
called psoric diseases. Malaria and all other fevers, which after being
temporarily suppressed have the tend ency to repeatedly relapse every
second or third day, can be usefully treated with Tuberculinum. Some
doctors use Tuberculinum during the malarial fever also. They call it
A symptom of Tuberculinum is that like Thuja and Arnica, the patient
likes to change places constantly.
One must remember that the patients of tuberculosis and syphilis may
become insane in the advanced disease. But there is a difference
between their insanity. The tube rculosis patients usually become
The bridge of the nose settles down due to the decay of the nasal
patient completely insane. The insanity due to tuberculosis is
associated with the tendenc y of violence and aggression .
Sometimes, the patient may become altogether mute. Sometimes
show great strength. Their mi nd becomes excited and leads to
violence. Nevertheless, they are usually of a calm nature.
insane.
According to some homoeopathic doctors, Calcarea and Tuberculinum
are very deeply related and may be used as a substitute for each other.
sign is well pronounced. In a child suffering from tuberculosis, who
has the tendency of prolapse of the rectum at the time of
defacation, one should not forget to use Tuberculinum. It may also
pain. One should not forget using Tuberculinum in the treatment of
Ringworm (i.e. formation of circle of minute spots) may affect the
scalp and cause loss of hair. This is called Alopecia, in which
bunches of hair fall in the form of circles. Both Tuberculinum and
Bacillinum are useful in the treatment of this condition. According to
Dr. Burnett, the basic cause of alopecia is tuberculosis and he suggests
that anybody with this condition must be treated with Bacillinum or
Tuberculinum. Picric Acid is also a very effective treatment for
alopecia and ringworm.
during sleep. This, of course, can also be treated with many other
In Tuberculinum, the patient starts showing symptoms of the disease
before its acute onset. Tuberculin um has often been used in the
treatment of chronic rather than ac ute diseases. Chronic diseases, if
untreated, may be transmitted to the next generation. Tuberculinum
can, however, be effective in the treatment of acute illnesses.
In most of the poor co untries of Asia and Africa, malaria is very
common. The face of the patient becomes pale yellow and without
common. Tuberculinum can effectively uproot asthma because
tuberculous diseases ultimately result in asthma.
In some desert areas where pneumonia, tuberculosis and malaria are
contract tuberculosis in these areas easily. In such malarial regions,
such as the Sindh province of Paki stan, Tuberculinum is not only
useful but is an essential part of their treatment.
tuberculosis patient who has prev iously suffered from malaria may
Body ache, feverishness and an over all state of despair is also a
symptom of Tuberculin um. A condition called hydrocephalus, in
but failed to do so.
Most of the abdominal symptoms of Tuberculinum resemble those of
are all intestinal problems. If th ese conditions are not treated with
Tuberculinum on time, the patient may become untreatable. He
develops ulcers inside the intestines , resulting in constant oozing of
blood. This condition can however, be treated with Tuberculinum
given over a long period.
Adjuvants:
Syphilinum may also be found useful after treatment
with Tuberculinum
30 to 200 or very high potencies as required