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Cimex Lectularius

30CCimex
Bed Bug · "The Malaria Intermittent Remedy"
MalariaIntermittent FeverJointsContractionTendonsChills

Made from Bed Bug. Acts on intermittent fevers and joints. Used in malaria-type fevers with marked joint and tendon complaints. Tendons shorten — contraction of flexors. Chills with joint complaints. Useful when Arsenicum and China fail in intermittent fever.

THE ESSENCE
Intermittent fever when Arsenicum and China fail. Tendons shorten and contract — flexor muscles. Chills up the back with joint pains. Painful contraction of limbs. Skin itching from bite-like sensations.
Itching — as if bitten by bugs
TENDONS SHORTEN — contraction of flexors
Painful contraction of limbs
Give when you see
Intermittent fever when China and Arsenicum fail
Tendons shorten — flexor contraction characteristic
Chills running up the back
Malaria with painful joint and tendon involvement
Skin itching as if bitten
WORSE FROM
PeriodicallyColdMotion
BETTER FROM
WarmthRest
BODY SYSTEMS
Malarial constitution with tendon complaints
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: 3 times dailyduration: Short to medium course
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
China, Arsenicum
Antidotes
Camphor
Follows well
China, Arsenicum
Followed by
Natrum Mur
Compare
China, Arsenicum, Eupatorium Perf, Natrum Mur