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Botulinum

30C / 200CBotulinum
Botulism Nosode · Clostridium Botulinum · "The Paralysis Nosode"
BotulismParalysisNosodeDescendingDouble VisionToxin

Made from Botulism toxin/nosode. Used for botulism poisoning and similar descending paralysis. Descending paralysis — starts with eyes then face, then limbs. Double vision. Difficulty swallowing. Food poisoning type. Used prophylactically and therapeutically.

THE ESSENCE
Descending paralysis — starts from eyes downward. Double vision — diplopia. Difficulty swallowing from pharyngeal paralysis. Food poisoning with paralysis. Ptosis — drooping eyelids.
Descending paralysis starts in head and eyes
DIPLOPIA — double vision
PTOSIS — drooping eyelids
Give when you see
Descending paralysis — eyes then face then limbs
Diplopia and ptosis — first signs of botulism
Dysphagia — cannot swallow
Respiratory muscle paralysis — life threatening
Food poisoning with progressive paralysis
WORSE FROM
DescendingFood exposure
BETTER FROM
AntitoxinMedical care
BODY SYSTEMS
Emergency — paralysis state
DOSAGE
potency: 30C or 200Cfrequency: Every 30 mins in acuteduration: Emergency — hospital care essential
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Gelsemium, Causticum
Antidotes
Camphor
Follows well
Gelsemium
Followed by
Causticum
Compare
Gelsemium, Causticum, Curare, Conium