Ichthyolum
ichthCombination of Sulphonated Hydrocarbons Fossil Product of Complex Structure found in Tyrol, supposed to be Fish Deposits, contains 10 %Sulphur. Its action on skin, mucous membranes, and kidneys is prompt and useful. It is strongly antiparasitic; redness, pain and inflammation; decreases tension. Excellent in winter coughs of old people. Polyarthritis. Chronic rheumatism. Uric acid diathesis. Hay-fever. Chronic hives. Tuberculosis, aids nutrition. Alcoholism when nothing will stay on stomach. 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 They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence.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)
Ichthyolum — Mind
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Mind. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-0307185f-12c9-45e7-89bf-a8a992760af1.
Irritable and depressed. Forgetful, lack of concentration.
Ichthyolum — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-6a3f12d3-0bb9-4a38-8c32-a872caaa4d1a.
Combination of Sulphonated Hydrocarbons Fossil Product of Complex Structure found in Tyrol, supposed to be Fish Deposits, contains 10 %Sulphur. Its action on skin, mucous membranes, and kidneys is prompt and useful. It is strongly antiparasitic; redness, pain and inflammation; decreases tension.
Excellent in winter coughs of old people. Polyarthritis. Chronic rheumatism. Uric acid diathesis. Hay-fever. Chronic hives. Tuberculosis, aids nutrition. Alcoholism when nothing will stay on stomach.
Ichthyolum — Head
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Head. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-2516d407-a375-4b3f-a7fa-22262a7d95d0.
Dull, aching; better cold, pressure. Dull frontal and supra-orbital headache; worse moving eyes, cold air; better, warmth.
Ichthyolum — Face
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Face. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-99ae1e4a-b133-49cc-ab15-adff4beb9ae6.
Skin feels dry and itches. Acne on chin.
Ichthyolum — Eyes
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Eyes. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-0888627c-a8a1-4b7d-b83e-9d5d572600e1.
Burn, red; worse, any change of temperature.
Ichthyolum — Nose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Nose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-132d04f9-2467-459c-b67f-04dc8965e9a3.
Bland coryza; stuffed feeling; feels sore inside. Irresistible desire to sneeze.
Ichthyolum — Throat
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Throat. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-15e64097-905c-432e-a64c-5ab598c0106d.
Irritated; pain to ears; sore, dry, with hawking and expectoration.
Ichthyolum — Stomach
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Stomach. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-25cb0b79-c31e-4267-872c-4098b16c54b5.
Disagreeable taste, burning sensation, very thirsty. Nausea. Increased appetite.
Ichthyolum — Abdomen
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Abdomen. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-991f33c4-a35b-4666-bba4-52ca8dc8c8a8.
Disposition to soft, shapeless stools. Griping in umbilical and left hypogastric region. Early morning diarrhœa.
Ichthyolum — Urinary
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Urinary. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-27436251-9b4c-43a5-bc9a-9856e4528435.
Increased in quantity and frequency. Burning pain in meatus. Uric acid deposits.
Ichthyolum — Female
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Female. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-ae2428f1-0b53-4532-b30f-d5df86bdea71.
Fullness in lower abdomen. Nausea at time of menses.
Ichthyolum — Respiratory
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Respiratory. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-8778df29-ec15-4ac5-9724-bef2ce1aeac6.
Coryza; dry, teasing cough. Bronchiectasis and phthisis. Bronchitis, especially of the aged.
Ichthyolum — Extremities
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Extremities. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-dbb04b79-6e16-47a9-a7b0-38822cf4df63.
Lameness in right shoulder and right lower extremity.
Ichthyolum — Skin
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Skin. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-63d97b63-f8ae-44ab-879d-09f7a6ac1958.
Heat and irritation; itching. Scaly and itching eczema. Crops of boils. Pruritus of pregnancy. Psorisis, Acne, rosacea, erysipelas.
Ichthyolum — Relationships
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Relationships. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-4f6ee982-c724-4333-b9d9-7d552fcda76b.
Compare: Hepar; Calc; Silica; Sulph; Ars; Petrol.
Ichthyolum — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Ichthyolum — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/ichthyolum#s-b094051a-1ffd-4ab2-aa3a-bff5a77a46ea.
Lower potencies. Externally, it is used as an ointment, with Lanoline 20 to 50 per cent; for chronic eczema and psoriasis, also acne rosacea and gouty joints. Chilblains, scabies. Rectal suppositories for senile prostate.
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