Santoninum
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Is the active principle of Santonica, the unexpanded flower heads of Artemisia Maritima-Cina, which see. The eye symptoms and those of the urinary tract are most prominent. It is of unquestioned value in the treatment of worm diseases, as gastro-intestinal irritation, itching of nose, restless sleep, twitching of muscles. Ascaris lumbricoides, and thread worms, but not tapeworms. Night cough of children. Chronic cystitis. Laryngeal crises and lightning pains of tabes. 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 They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence.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)
Santoninum — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Santoninum — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/santoninum#s-7c7abf6c-ec75-4c32-ac44-4f4993917364.
Is the active principle of Santonica, the unexpanded flower heads of Artemisia Maritima-Cina, which see. The eye symptoms and those of the urinary tract are most prominent. It is of unquestioned value in the treatment of worm diseases, as gastro-intestinal irritation, itching of nose, restless sleep, twitching of muscles. Ascaris lumbricoides, and thread worms, but not tapeworms. Night cough of children. Chronic cystitis. Laryngeal crises and lightning pains of tabes.
Santoninum — Head
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Santoninum — Head. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/santoninum#s-7bf98d3d-6068-4f49-9f10-86d76bcc7cb9.
Occipital headache, with chromatic hallucinations. Itching of nose. Bores into nostrils.
Santoninum — Eyes
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Santoninum — Eyes. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/santoninum#s-e174a69b-00bc-4f0e-a69e-23c3ff9ae7ec.
Sudden dimness of sight. Color blindness; Xanthopsia. Strabismus due to worms. Dark rings about eyes.
Santoninum — Mouth
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Santoninum — Mouth. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/santoninum#s-e8cb2057-6fcd-4f98-bd84-545b135a4192.
Fetid breath, depraved appetite; thirsty. Tongue deep-red. Grinding of teeth. Nausea; better after eating. Choking feeling.
Santoninum — Urinary
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Santoninum — Urinary. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/santoninum#s-a285a310-1105-4921-bef4-749d916a2e79.
Urine greenish if acid and reddish purple if alkaline. Incontinence and dysuria. Enuresis. Feeling of fullness of bladder. Nephritis.
Santoninum — Relationships
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Santoninum — Relationships. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/santoninum#s-816fede2-7048-42bc-ba4f-e26c21cc02b3.
Compare: Cina; Teucr; Napth; Nat phos; Spigel.
Santoninum — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Santoninum — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/santoninum#s-161f351e-d811-4781-895e-f912aeaf8e84.
Second to third trituration. Lower preparations are often toxic. Do not give to a child with fever or constipation.
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