Limulus cyclops
limu-cycHorse-foot-King-crab Xiphosura Limulus was introduced by C. Hering and partially proved by him and Lippe. Hering was surprised to see the blood of the King-crab that he dissected, blue, which on investigation, was found to contain copper as he had surmised and which he thought would prove to be another medicine for Cholera. Further provings are necessary to establish this, though symptoms so far observed make this probable. 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 They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence.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)
Limulus cyclops — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-362d66cb-af0a-4e8c-abfb-a8ebbf9af9b7.
Horse-foot-King-crab Xiphosura Limulus was introduced by C. Hering and partially proved by him and Lippe. Hering was surprised to see the blood of the King-crab that he dissected, blue, which on investigation, was found to contain copper as he had surmised and which he thought would prove to be another medicine for Cholera. Further provings are necessary to establish this, though symptoms so far observed make this probable. Hering's fertile mind always lead him to pioneer paths into practical therapeutics. Bodily and mental exhaustion; drowsiness after sea bathing. Gastro-enteric symptoms. Painful fullness of whole right side of body.
Limulus cyclops — Head
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — Head. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-acba606f-44d4-4b65-83fc-528001e42593.
Mental depression. Difficult to remember names, confused with heat of face, rush of blood to face, worse when meditating. Pain behind left eye-ball.
Limulus cyclops — Nose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — Nose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-844c3c96-1690-485c-9ba7-efa1139162e8.
Fluent coryza. Sneezing worse drinking water. Constant nasal dropping. Pressure above nose and behind eyes.
Limulus cyclops — Abdomen
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — Abdomen. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-88839367-3b8c-45ff-8206-8ee03a03b571.
Colic with heat. Cramp-like pain with watery stools. Abdomen hot and constricted. Piles, constriction of anus.
Limulus cyclops — Respiratory
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — Respiratory. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-d6651dfb-8eeb-482d-9bf5-4c7894a757a4.
Husky voice. Dyspnœa after drinking water. Oppression of chest.
Limulus cyclops — Extremities
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — Extremities. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-858227a3-2d5e-4f9e-9f93-eaf12ab8524a.
Crural neuralgia. Soles of feet ache, feel numb. Pain in right hip- joint. Heels sore.
Limulus cyclops — Skin
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — Skin. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-07004486-096b-4b47-85bf-0691e29b180b.
Itching spots and vesicles on face and hands. Burning in palms.
Limulus cyclops — Relationships
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — Relationships. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-2c0a5cfb-718a-4885-b885-8f5c8452bc71.
Compare: Asterias; Homarus; Cuprum.
Limulus cyclops — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Limulus cyclops — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/limulus-cyclops#s-b5cdfc24-1064-4d9a-bd49-7306d511328d.
Sixth potency.
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