Mentholum
menthMenthol
The stearopten from the essential oil of Mentha. Mucous membrane of naso- pharynx and spinal nerve plexus, producing neuritic pains and parethesias. Menthol has proved curative in acute nasal catarrh; in acute eustachian catarrh; pharyngitis; laryngitis; neuralgias, etc (Wm. B. Griggs, M. D). Itching, especially pruritus valvæ. 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 They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence.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)
Mentholum — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Mentholum — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/mentholum#s-193ab6f4-43bd-4058-a684-83ac19cd2562.
The stearopten from the essential oil of Mentha. Mucous membrane of naso- pharynx and spinal nerve plexus, producing neuritic pains and parethesias. Menthol has proved curative in acute nasal catarrh; in acute eustachian catarrh; pharyngitis; laryngitis; neuralgias, etc (Wm. B. Griggs, M. D). Itching, especially pruritus valvæ.
Mentholum — Head
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Mentholum — Head. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/mentholum#s-1ed63ee2-6713-45f8-ae1b-38aa5d4f1b05.
Frontal headache, pain over frontal sinus, descends to eyeballs. Mental confusion. Supra orbital pain over left eye. Pain in face above zygoma with numbness. Pain in eyeballs. Coryza with post-nasal dripping. Cold sensation in nose. Eustachian tubes feel blocked and some deafness.
Mentholum — Respiratory
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Mentholum — Respiratory. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/mentholum#s-76c110c9-470f-412d-ad06-a19e704c11b5.
Tickling in the fauces. Stabbing pains in the præcordia, radiating over entire chest. Short, dry cough, worse smoking. Asthmatic breathing, with congestive headache.
Mentholum — Extremities
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Mentholum — Extremities. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/mentholum#s-aed1389e-996c-46ff-91d3-1030b42bf046.
Muscular pain in cervical region, Soreness of lumbar muscles.
Mentholum — Relationships
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Mentholum — Relationships. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/mentholum#s-009319af-39a2-4ba5-bd2b-9b1f56e3e63a.
Compare: Kali bich; Spigel.
Mentholum — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Mentholum — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/mentholum#s-f711ecbe-17b2-44be-a31f-6b64600c17d9.
Sixth potency. Externally for itching, use 1 per cent solution or ointment.
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