Scrophularia nodosa
scro-nodKnotted Figwort A powerful medicine whenever enlarged glands are present. Hodgkin's disease. A valuable skin remedy. Has a specific affinity for the breast; very useful in the dissipation of breast tumors. Eczema of the ear. Pruritus vaginæ. Lupoid ulceration. Scrofulous swellings (Cistus). Painful hæmorrhoids. Tubercular testis. Epithelioma. Nodosities in the breasts (Scirrhinum). Pain in all flexor muscles. 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 They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence.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)
Scrophularia nodosa — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-49b3a930-cf7e-42a4-bb57-885ebb9d1800.
Knotted Figwort A powerful medicine whenever enlarged glands are present. Hodgkin's disease. A valuable skin remedy. Has a specific affinity for the breast; very useful in the dissipation of breast tumors. Eczema of the ear. Pruritus vaginæ. Lupoid ulceration. Scrofulous swellings (Cistus). Painful hæmorrhoids. Tubercular testis. Epithelioma. Nodosities in the breasts (Scirrhinum). Pain in all flexor muscles.
Scrophularia nodosa — Modalities
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Modalities. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-9e473d58-72fc-4110-8bd3-2b9b38acd69b.
Worse lying on right side. Compare: Lobel erinus; Ruta; Carcinosin; Conium; Asterias.
Scrophularia nodosa — Head
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Head. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-cfb5c17c-ebd9-4320-bb62-a60e1718be3f.
Vertigo felt in vertex, greater when standing; drowsiness; pain from forehead to back of head. Eczema behind ear. Crusta lactea.
Scrophularia nodosa — Eyes
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Eyes. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-1a8869c8-ebb1-4bdf-a4c8-501280811ea7.
Distressing photophobia (Conium). Spots before eyes. Stitches in eyebrow. Sore eyeballs.
Scrophularia nodosa — Ears
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Ears. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-d8287c8e-a2ad-4cd5-9fc9-9453d49929ef.
Inflammation about auricle. Deep ulcerated auricle. Eczema around ear.
Scrophularia nodosa — Abdomen
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Abdomen. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-9293968e-c146-44a6-9c7a-5d299c7e6e5d.
Pain in liver on pressure. Colic below navel. Pain in sigmoid flexure and rectum. Painful, bleeding, protruding piles.
Scrophularia nodosa — Respiratory
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Respiratory. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-65b99d1b-f5ef-4571-b792-a1735e62a446.
Violent dyspnœa, oppression of chest with trembling. Pain about bifurcation of trachea. Asthma in scrofulous patients.
Scrophularia nodosa — Skin
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Skin. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-e5d0a64e-4322-4a4c-903a-fed6bfff701b.
Prickling itching, worse back of hand.
Scrophularia nodosa — Sleep
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Sleep. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-4531f0fc-3a52-4292-9aa5-2a29f462eafc.
Great drowsiness; in morning and before and after meals with weariness.
Scrophularia nodosa — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Scrophularia nodosa — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/scrophularia-nodosa#s-291a9036-f53f-47fe-b9e9-bfee2667e4a6.
Tincture and first potency. Apply locally to cancerous glands also Semper viv.
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