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Black Lead · Plumbago · "The Honey Discharge Remedy"
EczemaHoney DischargeObesityConstipationNailsScars

Made from Black Lead (pencil lead). Fat, chilly, indecisive patients with skin complaints. Honey-like or sticky discharges from skin eruptions. Constipation with large hard stools. Keloid scars. Cannot make decisions — weeps on music. Hard skin around nails.

THE ESSENCE
Eczema with THICK HONEY-LIKE sticky discharge. Fat, chilly, timid, weeps at music. Constipation — large knotty hard stools. Cannot make decisions. Keloid scar formation. Hard skin under nails.
Fat, chilly, timid, indecisive
Weeps when hearing music
Weeps at music — music causes sadness
Give when you see
Eczema with thick honey-like sticky discharge
Fat, chilly, indecisive — weeps at music
Constipation — large knotty hard stools
Keloid scar formation
Hard skin under and around nails
Delayed scanty menses
WORSE FROM
WarmthAt nightDuring and after mensesCold
BETTER FROM
In darkWrapping up
BODY SYSTEMS
Fat, chilly, timid, indecisive
Weeps when hearing music
Cannot decide — procrastinates
Anxious and fearful
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: 3 times dailyduration: Long term for chronic skin
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Arsenicum, Causticum
Antidotes
Arsenicum, Nux Vomica
Follows well
Arsenicum, Sulphur, Lycopodium
Followed by
Arsenicum, Causticum, Hepar Sulph, Lycopodium
Compare
Arsenicum, Hepar Sulph, Lycopodium, Petroleum, Sulphur