Naphthalinum
naphtChemical compound from Coal-tar Tar Camphor Coryza, hay-fever, phthisis pulmonalis, also gonorrhœa have been influenced favorably by this drug. Pyelonephritis. Irritation of the periphery of the urinary apparatus. Whooping-cough. 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 They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence.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)
Naphthalinum — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Naphthalinum — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/naphthalinum#s-3cc78b3b-153b-4bfd-a343-62575718f54a.
Chemical compound from Coal-tar Tar Camphor Coryza, hay-fever, phthisis pulmonalis, also gonorrhœa have been influenced favorably by this drug. Pyelonephritis. Irritation of the periphery of the urinary apparatus. Whooping-cough.
Naphthalinum — Head
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Naphthalinum — Head. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/naphthalinum#s-4a325f95-1617-4329-ac0d-0352917b9410.
Lying as if stupefied by a narcotic. Restless. Face pale yellowish hue.
Naphthalinum — Eyes
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Naphthalinum — Eyes. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/naphthalinum#s-41746add-ff18-4035-a4a4-65151faf179e.
Marked affinity for the eye. It produces detachment of the retina; papillo- retinal infiltration; deposits in patches upon the retina; amblyopia and consecutive amaurosis; sparkling synchisis; soft cataract. Exudation in the retina, choroid and ciliary body. Cataract. Opacity of the cornea.
Naphthalinum — Urinary
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Naphthalinum — Urinary. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/naphthalinum#s-603ae648-6176-478a-8331-7cbc57b07b24.
Irresistible desire. Meatus red swollen, and œdema of prepuce. Black urine. Cutting pain down penis. Pain in bladder. Terribly offensive odor of decomposing ammoniacal urine.
Naphthalinum — Respiratory
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Naphthalinum — Respiratory. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/naphthalinum#s-205dd45a-f309-4668-a0e9-27050e5425da.
Sneezing; eyes inflamed; painful; head hot. Hay-fever. Spasmodic asthma; better in open air. Soreness in chest and stomach; must loosen clothing. Dyspnœa and sighing inspiration. Emphysema in the aged with asthma. Whooping-cough, long and continued paroxysms of coughing, unable to get a respiration. Acute laryngo-tracheitis. Bronchitis when the spasmodic element is associated with tenacious expectoration and oppression (Cartier).
Naphthalinum — Skin
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Naphthalinum — Skin. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/naphthalinum#s-da9d3329-de8f-401a-9440-73be50f9eb50.
Dermatitis; itching infiltration. Eruptions at corners of mouth and pigmentation around nails. Non-homeopathic Uses-For worms, and especially pin––worms, one-gramme dose. Externally in skin diseases, five per cent ointment.
Naphthalinum — Relationships
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Naphthalinum — Relationships. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/naphthalinum#s-c76f53f7-7579-4c7a-a815-57e118e2aede.
Compare: Dros; Corall; Coccus. Terpin hydrat (Whooping- cough, hay asthma and bronchial affections. 1-2 grain doses).
Naphthalinum — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Naphthalinum — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/naphthalinum#s-3579300a-2773-4149-ad59-fc3fb3d3175f.
Third trituration.
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