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rx
homeopathic remedy
Mercurius vivus, Mercurius sol.
homeopathy
definition
source: mercuric sulphide found in mines
organ affinities: mucous membranes, salivary glands, tonsils, teeth, liver, kidneys, bones, joints, skin
associated conditions: toothache, diarrhea, coryza, fever, paralysis, otitis, leukorrhea, swollen glands
miasms: syphilitic, sycotic
indications:
» PAINS < AT NIGHT; glandular swellings with or without suppuration
» profuse perspiration that does not relieve and may increase the suffering
» foul breathe and body odor
» toothache: pulsating, tearing, lacerating, shooting into face or ears < damp weather, warmth of bed, cold or warm things, > rubbing cheek; tenacious
» profuse, FETID, METALLIC-TASTING SALIVA; intense thirst
» mouth: tongue LARGE, FLABBY, WITH IMPRINTS OF TEETH; painful ulcers on gums, inside cheek, throat, irregular in shape, dirty unhealthy look
» tonsillitis with profuse saliva and constant desire to swallow
» STOOL SLIMY, BLOODY, with colic and fainting; tenesmus during and AFTER; NOT > by stool with sensation of chilliness and cannot finish
» acrid, burning leukorrhea; itching with rawness, < at night
» trembling extremities, esp. hands; paralysis agitans
appearance:
» tongue has cleft down middle with puffiness around it, dry down middlewet on sides (Wood)
pulse:
modalities:
» worse: AT NIGHT, wet, damp weather, lying on right side, perspiring, warm room and bed, warm days and cold nights
» better: rest in bed, moderate temperature
relationships:
» complementary: Bad., Kali-i.
» remedies that precede well: Bell., Hep., Lach., Sulph.
» remedies that follow well: Bell., Chin., Dulc., Hep., Nit-ac., Sulph.
» antidotes: Asaf., Aur., Bell., Chel., Chin., Hep., Iod., Kali-i., Lach., Lyc., Mez., Nit-ac., Staph.
dosage: low potency hastens suppuration, high potency aborts suppuration, high for GI disorders
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