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Chrysophanicum Acidum
3XChry-acChrysophanicum Acidum · Chrysophanic Acid · "The Psoriasis & Ringworm Acid"
PsoriasisRingwormSkinIrritantConstitutionalSkinAction
A powerful irritant of the skin and mucous membranes, used with notable success — both as a local application and in low internal trituration — in psoriasis, ringworm, and other scaly skin affections. Local application on one limb has shown constitutional effects on distant skin.
THE ESSENCE
Psoriasis and ringworm, with a demonstrated constitutional action — treating one area can clear eruption elsewhere.
Psoriasis
Ringworm
Give when you see
Psoriasis, ringworm, scaly skin eruptions
Constitutional action — distant skin clears with local treatment
Powerful mucous membrane/skin irritant in crude form
Photophobia if it contacts the eye
WORSE FROM
Not well documented
BETTER FROM
Not well documented
BODY SYSTEMS
Conjunctival inflammation, contracted pupils, intense photophobia (from accidental eyelid application)
DOSAGE
potency: 3X (also used topically in crude ointment)frequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Chronic skin course, several weeks
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
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