Ferrum picricum
ferr-picPicrate of Iron Is considered a great remedy to complete the action of other medicines. The symptom that specially calls for it is failure of the function of an organ under exertion; e g, the voice fails after public speaking. Acts best in dark-haired patients, plethoric, with sensitive livers. Warts and epithelial growths; corns with yellowish discoloration. Senile hypertrophy of the prostate. Epistaxis. Chronic deafness and tinnitus due to gout. Meatus dry. Pseudo-leucæmia. 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 They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence.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)
Ferrum picricum — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ferrum picricum — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ferrum-picricum#s-bd163be2-c8c6-40ef-9813-0c0c2fdc82c1.
Picrate of Iron Is considered a great remedy to complete the action of other medicines. The symptom that specially calls for it is failure of the function of an organ under exertion; e g, the voice fails after public speaking. Acts best in dark-haired patients, plethoric, with sensitive livers. Warts and epithelial growths; corns with yellowish discoloration. Senile hypertrophy of the prostate. Epistaxis. Chronic deafness and tinnitus due to gout. Meatus dry. Pseudo-leucæmia.
Ferrum picricum — Ears
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ferrum picricum — Ears. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ferrum-picricum#s-8577c042-626e-481d-925b-8e752ec5f68f.
Deafness before menses. Crackling in ears and low-pitched voice. Vascular deafness. Dental neuralgia, radiating towards ears and eyes. Humming in ears as from telegraph wires. Tinnitus.
Ferrum picricum — Stomach
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ferrum picricum — Stomach. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ferrum-picricum#s-765e275d-0c52-46d4-83c8-ba40326ad269.
Indigestion, furred tongue, headache after meals, especially in bilious, dark-haired persons.
Ferrum picricum — Urinary
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ferrum picricum — Urinary. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ferrum-picricum#s-b0783427-71d2-4007-bc45-35f14aa514d4.
Pain along entire urethra. Frequent micturition at night, with full feeling and pressure in rectum. Smarting at neck of bladder and penis (Barosma). Retention of urine.
Ferrum picricum — Extremities
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ferrum picricum — Extremities. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ferrum-picricum#s-4b130556-4461-48c3-96fe-09011793906a.
Pain in right side of neck and down right arm. Locomotor ataxia, ocular stage. Hands covered with warts.
Ferrum picricum — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ferrum picricum — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ferrum-picricum#s-04d40d0e-5fcc-48c4-aa2b-9749684071eb.
Second and third trituration.
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