- Source: Derived from sodium borate (Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O), a naturally occurring mineral, prepared for homeopathic use through potentization involving serial dilutionPotentized liquid homeopathic medicineA solution prepared by repeatedly diluting and shaking (succussing) a substance to enhance healing power while removing toxicity. and succussionVigorous shaking of homeopathic dilutionThe process of vigorously shaking a liquid homeopathic solution against a firm surface during dilution to potentize it. to eliminate toxicity and enhance therapeutic action.
- Traditional Context : Historically employed in homeopathy for mucocutaneous, neurological,.
- and psychological disorders, particularly those involving hypersensitivity to noise, fear of downward motion, and mucous membrane affections.
- It is noted for symptoms such as oral ulcers,.
- vertigoSensation of dizziness or spinningA feeling of movement or spinning of oneself or the surroundings when there is no actual movement., and anxiety, often aggravated by downward motion, noise, or warmth, and ameliorated by rest, cool air, or pressure.
- Modern Context : Indicated for mucocutaneous conditions (e.g., aphthous ulcers, candidiasis),.
- neurological disorders (e.g., vertigo, sensory hypersensitivity), and psychological conditions.
- (e.g., anxiety disorders, phobias).
- It suits patients with acute or chronic symptoms characterized by mucous membrane irritation, vertigo, hypersensitivity to stimuli, and anxiety, typically exacerbated by downward motion, noise, or warmth, and often seen in individuals with a history of oral ulcers, sensory sensitivities, or stress-related disorders.
- The remedy is particularly relevant for those with a sensitive, nervous constitution, often presenting with physical symptoms like mouth sores or dizziness alongside emotional traits like fearfulness or irritability, commonly observed in children, women with hormonal imbalances, or patients with chronic mucocutaneous or neurological complaints.
- COMMENTS - A piece of borax, the size of a pea, dissolved in the mouth, acts magically in restoring the voice in cases of sudden hoarseness brought on by cold and frequently for an hour or so, it renders the voice silvery and clear.
- It has even cured “shot-shyness ’’ in sporting dogs.
- Herpetic eruptions, pleuritic symptoms (upper right chest) and cough with expec toration of a mushy, moldy odor.
- Parts usually red turn white fungus -like growths.
- Stitching pains predominate.
- Starts with pain.
- Cobweb sensations.
- Restlessness with ebullitions, especially after talking with nausea.
- Sore muco -cutaneous surfaces.
- Ingrown eyelashes.
- OtorrheaDischarge of fluid from the earAny drainage or discharge of fluid, pus, or blood exiting the ear canal. and inflammation of auricle, “starts with the pains.” Nostrils ulcerated, soreness, pain and swelling of tip of nose.
- For oral thrush, oral candida.
- Aphthous ulcers, round and white, like canker sores.
- Thrush in AIDS cases, with or without aphthous ulcers.
- DysmenorrheaPainful menstruation with abdominal crampsPainful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps. with excessive pain during flow.
- LeucorrheaWhitish or yellowish vaginal dischargeA whitish or yellowish discharge of mucus from the vagina, often indicating congestion or mild infection. preceding and following menses, albuminousContaining albumin proteinReferring to substances or body secretions (like urine) containing the protein albumin., acrid (Graph.).
- For infected or cracked nipples while nursing.
- For babies with sores from nurs ing (Nat-m., and Sul -ac.), hot and burning.
- Diaper rash, ulcers and sores around the rectum, candida rashes of the anus.
- DiarrheaFrequent, loose, and watery stoolsA state of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day., offensive stools, excoriating.
- Child screams out in sleep, wakes frightened and clinging.
- Laughter alternating with weeping.
- Idles through the afternoon, does not really get to work, changes from one business to another from one room to another.
- Fretful, ill humored, indolent and discontented before easy stool in the afternoon, after it, lively, contented and cheerful.
- Excessively nervous, a slight noise arouses.
- Patients tend to pale, earthy, fleshy and flabby.
- Temperature - Flushes of heat.
- Shivering, shuddering or cold with trembling.
- Chilli ness especially during sleep.
- Thirst before or during the cold, or else after the sweat.
- Heat in the evening in bed, with shivering on being the least uncovered.
- ColicSevere fluctuating pain in the abdomenSevere, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by gas, spasm, or obstruction in the intestines, common in infants. with tendency to diarrhea after smoking tobacco.
- Accumulation of flatus in the abdomen, and frequent escape of wind.
- After every meal inflatio n of the abdomen with diarrhea and colic.
- Belly soft, flabby, sunken.
- Distention after eating, vomiting.
- Pain as if diarrhea would set in Pulling from spleen to chest.
- Catch in groin on coughing.
- Stitching pains in the groins before or during menses.
- Appetite moderate, especially at sup per.
- Loss of taste.
- Thirst in the morning.
- Desire for acid drinks, sour things
