Chrysarobinum
chrysGoa Powder Andira araroba Acts as a powerful irritant of the skin and used successfully in skin diseases especially in ringworm, psoriasis, herpes tonsurans acne rosacea. Vesicular or squamous lesions, associated with foul smelling discharge and crust formation, tending to become confluent and to give the appearance of a single crust covering the entire area (Bernstein). Violent itching, thighs, legs and ears. Read on in Homoeopathic Materia Medica, General ↓
This text comes from a classic Materia Medica dating from 1927, reproduced in full because they are in the public domain. They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence. Nothing on this page is medical advice: for any health problem, see a qualified doctor.
Homoeopathic Materia Medica
William Boericke · 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927)
Chrysarobinum — General
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Goa Powder Andira araroba Acts as a powerful irritant of the skin and used successfully in skin diseases especially in ringworm, psoriasis, herpes tonsurans acne rosacea. Vesicular or squamous lesions, associated with foul smelling discharge and crust formation, tending to become confluent and to give the appearance of a single crust covering the entire area (Bernstein). Violent itching, thighs, legs and ears. Dry, scaly eruption, especially around eyes and ears, scabs with pus underneath (Mezer).
Chrysarobinum — Eyes
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Blepharitis, conjunctivitis keratitis. Intense photophobia. Optical hyperæsthesia.
Chrysarobinum — Ears
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Eczema behind ears. Filthy, scabby condition with tendency to form thick crust. Whole ear and surrounding tissue appears to be one scab.
Chrysarobinum — Relationships
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Chrysarobinum contains chrysophan, which is rapidly oxidized into chrysophanic acid. This is also contained in Rhubarb and Senna.
Chrysarobinum — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Chrysarobinum — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/chrysarobinum#s-03e88012-59a1-4cf2-9ccf-884cc8fac667.
Locally, as a cerate, 4-8 grains to the ounce, of vaseline. Internally, third to sixth potency. Used externally; should be used with caution on account of its ability to produce inflammation.
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