NAPHTHALNE

Naphthaline Homoeopathic Potency (dilution) Indications / Symtoms : Coryza, hay-fever, phthisis pulmonalis, also gonorrhśa have been influenced favorably by this drug. Pyelonephritis. Irritation of the periphery of the urinary apparatus. Whooping-cough. Description : Head.--Lying as if stupefied by a narcotic. Restless. Face pale yellowish hue. Eyes.--Marked affinity for the eye. It produces detachment of the retina; papillo-retinal infiltration; deposits in patches upon the retina; amblyopia and consecutive amaurosis; sparkling synchisis; soft cataract. Exudation in the retina, choroid and ciliary body. Cataract. Opacity of the cornea. Urine.--Irresistible desire. Meatus red swollen, and śdema of prepuce. Black urine. Cutting pain down penis. Pain in bladder. Terribly offensive odor of decomposing ammoniacal urine. Respiratory.--Sneezing; eyes inflamed; painful; head hot. Hay-fever. Spasmodic asthma; better in open air. Soreness in chest and stomach; must loosen clothing. Dyspnśa and sighing inspiration. Emphysema in the aged with asthma. Whooping-cough, long and continued paroxysms of coughing, unable to get a respiration. Acute laryngo-tracheitis. Bronchitis when the spasmodic element is associated with tenacious expectoration and oppression (Cartier). Skin.--Dermatitis; itching infiltration. Eruptions at corners of mouth and pigmentation around nails. Non-homeopathic Uses-For worms, and especially pin--worms, one-gramme dose. Externally in skin diseases, five per cent ointment. Relationship.--Compare: Dros; Corall; Coccus. Terpin hydrat (Whooping-cough, hay asthma and bronchial affections. 1-2 grain doses). Dosage : Third trituration. Group : Homoeopathic Potencies Strength : 3,6,12,30,200,1M,10,50M,CM,LM1 to LM10 Reference : HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William Boericke,M.D.