Ped. was proved by Mure, who said that he thought that nature pointed to the louse as a
specific for hereditary psora, which was strengthened by the fact that Psor. develops pediculosis in healthy
persons. He added that he found Ped. to be one of the most useful agents in diseases of children.
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Archives: Remedies
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Pediculus Capitis
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Parthenium Hysterophorus
ACuban remedy forfevers, especially malarial. An alkaloid, Parthenia, was isolated by C. J.
Ulrice of Havana; and Dr. J. ‘.. Duenas published experiments with this on humans and animals.
In the proving, the pains were sudden, congestive, out -pushing. Pains in the head and ears. Singing and
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Paris Quadrifolia
The provings made by Hahnemann, Stapf and others, brought out a very marked and
characteristic action on the eyes and developed some of the keynote symptoms of the drug.
Affects the head, spine, eyes an d one side. Sensation of expansion and consequent tension. Sensation of
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Pareira Brava / Chondrodendron
Pareir. affects the genitourinary organs and the left side. It is useful in kidney colic, prostatic
disorders and catarrh of bladder. Cartilaginous indura tion of mucus membranes of the urethra and bladder.
Sensation as if bladder were distended with pain.
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Paraffinum
Paraffin as a generic term includes all those substances which have no affinity for sulphuric
acid and cannot be destroyed by it, including petroleum.
Specifically, Paraffin is a tasteless, inodorous, fatty matter, which resists the action of acids and alkalis,
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Pancreatinum
Pancreat. has been used with success in conditions due to d isease or faulty action of the
pancreas on the analogy of thyroid and the other sarcodes. Pancreat. is a combination of several digestive
enzymes.
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Palladium Metallicum
Palladium, one of the rare metals, was first separated from native platinum by Wollaston in
1803 and was named after the planet Pallas, which had been discovered just before that time by Olbers. The
metal is closely associated with platinum and gold.
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Paeonia Officinalis
Source: Derived from the root of Paeonia officinalis, a perennial flowering plant native to Europe,. prepared for homeopathic use through trituration and serial dilution to enhance therapeutic action. while eliminating material effects, in accordance with homeopathic pharmacopeia standards. Traditional Context: Historically employed in homeopathy for anorectal, dermatological,. neurological, psychological, and musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those involving. hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and nightmares. It is noted for symptoms such as burning rectal pain,. skin eruptions, vivid dreams, and joint pains, often aggravated by motion, night, or emotional stress,. and ameliorated by rest, cold applications, or quiet environments. Modern Context: Indicated for anorectal conditions (e.g., hemorrhoids, anal fissures),. dermatological conditions (e.g., eczema, ulcers), neurological conditions (e.g., peripheral. neuropathy, restless leg syndrome), psychological conditions (e.g., anxiety disorders, sleep. disorders with nightmares), and musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, arthritis). It suits. patients with acute or chronic symptoms characterized by burning rectal pain , skin eruptions ,. nightmares, nerve pain , or joint stiffness , typically exacerbated by motion, night, or emotional. stress, and often seen in individuals with sensitive, nervous constitutions. The remedy is particularly. relevant for those with anorectal or dermatological conditions, often presenting with symptoms like. painful hemorrhoids or vivid nightmares, commonly observed in patients with hemorrhoids, anal. fissures, or anxiety disorders triggered by stress, trauma, or physical exertion.
Key Modern Features:
- Musculoskeletal: Joint pains or stiffness, with a sensation of aching or soreness, resembling. fibromyalgia, worse with motion, cold, morning, or stress, often with swelling or. cracking joints. Muscle soreness or cramps, with a tendency to tenderness or spasms, resembling. myofascial pain syndrome, aggravated by motion, night, or cold. Backache or spinal discomfort, with a sensation of rigidity, resembling spondylosis,. worse with motion or sitting. Tendency to musculoskeletal sensitivity, with aggravation in active or cold states.
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Oxytropis Lamberti
The “Crazy-weed” or “Loco-weed” is of Spanish origin and has been variously identified by
Gray as Astragalus legum, by others as Astragalus mollisimus, and by W. S. Gee, who made the proving, as
Oxytropis Lamberti.
In Gee’s proving, the tincture and potencies from lx to 30x were used. A number of…