CAUSTICUM Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
CAUSTICUM
(Hahnemann’s Tinctura Acris Sine Kali)
Caust.
Primarily affects chronic rheumatic, arthritic, and paralytic conditions, shown by tearing, drawing pains in muscles and fibrous tissues with joint deformities; progressive muscle weakness and tendon contractures. Suitable for elderly patients. In catarrhal issues of air passages, often affects dark-skinned, rigid-fibered individuals. Restlessness at night with tearing joint and bone pains, and weakness progressing to gradual paralysis. Local paralysis of vocal cords, swallowing muscles, tongue, eyelids, face, bladder, and extremities. Children slow to walk. Skin is dirty, white, sallow with warts, especially on the face. Emaciation from long-term illness or worry. Burning, rawness, and soreness are key symptoms.
Mind: Child resists going to bed alone. Easily cries. Sad, hopeless, intensely sympathetic. Ailments from prolonged grief or sudden emotions. Thinking of complaints worsens symptoms, especially hemorrhoids.
Head: Sensation of empty space between forehead and brain. Pain in the right frontal eminence.
Eyes: Cataracts with motor disturbances. Inflamed eyelids; ulcerative blepharitis. Sparks and dark spots before eyes. Ptosis (Gels.). Vision impaired, as if a film covers eyes (amaurosis, cataract). Paralysis of ocular muscles after cold exposure.
Ears: Ringing, roaring, pulsating noises with deafness; words and steps re-echo; chronic otitis media; ear wax accumulation.
Nose: Coryza with hoarseness. Scaly nose. Ulcerated nostrils. Pimples and warts.
Face: Right-side paralysis. Warts. Pain in facial bones. Dental fistula. Jaw pain with difficulty opening mouth.
Mouth: Bites inside cheek when chewing. Paralysis of tongue with indistinct speech. Rheumatism of the lower jaw joint (temporomandibular joint). Gums bleed easily.
Stomach: Greasy taste. Aversion to sweets. Feels like lime burned in stomach. Worse after fresh meat; smoked meat agrees. Sensation of a ball rising in throat. Acid dyspepsia.
Stool: Soft, small size like goose-quill (Phos.). Hard, tough, mucus-covered; shines like grease; small shaped; expelled with much straining or only when standing. Pruritus. Partial rectum paralysis. Sore, burning rectum. Fistula and large piles.
Urinary: Involuntary during coughing, sneezing (Puls.). Slow expulsion, sometimes retained. Involuntary during first sleep (nocturnal enuresis); also from slight excitement. Retention post-surgery. Loss of sensation while urinating.
Female: Uterine inertia during labor. Menses cease at night; flow only during the day (Cycl., Puls.). Night-time leucorrhea with great weakness (Nat-m.). Delayed menses (Con., Graph., Puls.).
Respiratory: Hoarseness with chest pain; aphonia. Sore larynx (laryngitis). Cough with raw chest soreness. Scanty expectoration; must be swallowed. Cough with hip pain, especially left, worse in evening; better with cold water; worse with bed warmth. Sore streak down trachea. Mucus under sternum. Chest pain with palpitations. Cannot lie down at night. Voice re-echoes. Own voice roars in ears. Difficulty with singers’ and public speakers’ voice.
Back: Stiffness between shoulders. Dull nape pain.
Extremities: Left-side sciatica with numbness. Paralysis of single parts. Dull, tearing hand and arm pain. Heaviness and weakness. Tearing joint pain. Muscle unsteadiness in forearm and hand. Numbness; loss of hand sensation. Contracted tendons. Weak ankles. Painful walking. Rheumatic limb pain, better with warmth, especially bed heat. Joint burning. Slow to walk. Unsteady walking, easy falling. Restless legs at night. Knee cracking and tension (arthritis deformans); stiffness in knee hollow. Foot dorsum itching.
Sleep: Very drowsy; hard to stay awake. Nocturnal sleeplessness with dry heat, restlessness.
Skin: Soreness in skin folds, behind ears, between thighs. Large, jagged, easily bleeding warts on fingertips and nose. Old burns that do not heal; pain in burns. Cicatrices reopen old injuries. Prone to intertrigo during teething.
Modalities: Worse with dry, cold winds, clear weather, cold air, carriage motion. Better with damp, wet weather, warmth, bed heat.
Relationship: Dr. Wagner of Basel’s investigations show Causticum corresponds to Ammonium causticum 4x. Do not use with Phosphorus. Diphthrotoxinum follows Causticum in chronic bronchitis.
Antidote: Paralysis from lead poisoning. Complementary: Carb-v., Petros.
Compare: Rhus-t., Ars., Am-ph. (facial paralysis).
Dose: Third to thirtieth attenuation. In chronic ailments, especially paralytic states, higher potencies once or twice a week.
SYMPTOMS OF CAUSTICUM
Mind:
Child resists going to bed alone
Easily cries
Sad and hopeless
Intensely sympathetic
Ailments from prolonged grief or sudden emotions
Worsening of symptoms when thinking about complaints (especially hemorrhoids)
Head:
Sensation of empty space between forehead and brain
Pain in right frontal eminence
Eyes:
Cataracts with motor disturbances
Inflamed eyelids; ulcerative blepharitis
Sparks and dark spots before eyes
Ptosis (Gels.)
Vision impaired, like a film covers eyes (amaurosis, cataract)
Paralysis of ocular muscles after cold exposure
Ears:
Ringing, roaring, pulsating noises with deafness
Words and steps re-echo
Chronic otitis media
Ear wax accumulation
Nose:
Coryza with hoarseness
Scaly nose
Ulcerated nostrils
Pimples and warts
Face:
Right-side paralysis
Warts
Pain in facial bones
Dental fistula
Jaw pain with difficulty opening mouth
Mouth:
Bites inside cheek when chewing
Paralysis of tongue with indistinct speech
Rheumatism of the lower jaw joint (temporomandibular joint)
Easily bleeding gums
Stomach:
Greasy taste
Aversion to sweets
Sensation of lime burning in stomach
Worse after eating fresh meat; smoked meat agrees
Sensation of a ball rising in throat
Acid dyspepsia
Stool:
Soft, small size like goose-quill (Phos.)
Hard, tough, mucus-covered; shines like grease
Small shaped; expelled with much straining or only when standing
Pruritus
Partial rectum paralysis
Sore, burning rectum
Fistula and large piles
Urinary:
Involuntary during coughing, sneezing (Puls.)
Slow expulsion, sometimes retained
Involuntary during first sleep (nocturnal enuresis); also from slight excitement
Retention post-surgery
Loss of sensation while urinating
Female:
Uterine inertia during labor
Menses cease at night; flow only during the day (Cycl., Puls.)
Night-time leucorrhea with great weakness (Nat-m.)
Delayed menses (Con., Graph., Puls.)
Respiratory:
Hoarseness with chest pain; aphonia
Sore larynx (laryngitis)
Cough with raw chest soreness
Scanty expectoration; must be swallowed
Cough with hip pain, especially left, worse in evening; better with cold water; worse with bed warmth
Sore streak down trachea
Mucus under sternum
Chest pain with palpitations
Cannot lie down at night
Voice re-echoes
Own voice roars in ears
Difficulty with voice for singers and public speakers
Back:
Stiffness between shoulders
Dull pain in the nape of neck
Extremities:
Left-side sciatica with numbness
Paralysis of single parts
Dull, tearing hand and arm pain
Heaviness and weakness
Tearing joint pain
Muscle unsteadiness in forearm and hand
Numbness; loss of hand sensation
Contracted tendons
Weak ankles
Painful walking
Rheumatic limb pain, better with warmth, especially bed heat
Joint burning
Slow to walk
Unsteady walking, easy falling
Restless legs at night
Knee cracking and tension (arthritis deformans); stiffness in knee hollow
Foot dorsum itching
Sleep:
Very drowsy; hard to stay awake
Nocturnal sleeplessness with dry heat, restlessness
Skin:
Soreness in skin folds, behind ears, between thighs
Large, jagged, easily bleeding warts on fingertips and nose
Old burns that do not heal; pain in burns
Cicatrices reopen old injuries
Prone to intertrigo during teething
Modalities:
Worse with dry, cold winds, clear weather, cold air, carriage motion
Better with damp, wet weather, warmth, bed heat
selection of the potency
Individualization:
- Homeopathy is based on the principle of treating the individual, not just the disease. The unique symptoms and characteristics of the person are crucial in determining the most suitable potency.
Intensity of Symptoms:
- The intensity of the symptoms guides the choice of potency. If the symptoms are intense and acute, a lower potency (e.g., 6C, 30C) might be considered. For chronic conditions with less intensity, higher potencies (e.g., 200C, 1M) may be appropriate.
Sensitivity of the Patient:
- Some individuals are more sensitive to homeopathic remedies, while others may require higher potencies. The practitioner considers the patient’s sensitivity when selecting the potency.
Acute vs. Chronic Conditions:
- Lower potencies are often used for acute conditions, while higher potencies may be considered for chronic or long-standing issues.
Previous Response to Potencies:
- The patient’s response to previous homeopathic treatments helps guide the choice of potency. If a particular potency has been effective in the past, it may be repeated or adjusted as needed.
Vital Force and Susceptibility:
- Homeopathy views illness as a disturbance in the vital force. The practitioner assesses the patient’s overall vitality and susceptibility to determine the appropriate potency.
Aggravation or Amelioration:
- The direction of the symptom response (aggravation or amelioration) after taking a remedy can influence the choice of potency.
Miasmatic Considerations:
- In classical homeopathy, the concept of miasms (inherited disease tendencies) is considered. The practitioner take this into account when selecting the potency.
Practitioner Experience:
- The experience and preference of the homeopathic practitioner play a role. Some practitioners may have success with certain potencies based on their clinical experience.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not exceed the recommended dose by physician
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
- Maintain half an hour gap between food/drink/any other medicines and homoeopathic medicine
- Avoid any strong smell in the mouth while taking medicine e.g. camphor, garlic, onion, coffee, hing
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