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DIPHTHERINUM
DIPHTHERINUM
diphNosodeRarePsoric✨ Exclusively from Boericke
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Exclusively Documented in Boericke
This remedy is documented exclusively in Boericke's Materia Medica. It does not appear in other classical references like Hering's Guiding Symptoms.
🎯 Acts primarily on the throat and respiratory system, specifically addressing malignant diphtheritic conditions and their paralytic after-effects.
About: Diphtherinum is a nosode prepared from the diphtheritic virus, used primarily for severe throat infections and their complications. It is indicated for patients who are prone to chronic respiratory issues or have a scrofulous constitution. It is particularly noted for cases showing extreme malignancy, offensive discharges, and paralysis following diphtheria.
👤 Constitution
•Patients prone to catarrhal affections of the respiratory organs and those with a scrofulous (glandular) tendency.
⭐ Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Malignant diphtheria with thick, dark membranes.
Boericke
Extremely foul-smelling breath and discharges.
Boericke
Fluids return through the nose or are vomited despite painless swallowing.
Boericke
Profound physical prostration.
Boericke
Post-diphtheritic paralysis.
Boericke
Red, swollen tongue.
Boericke
Swollen glands.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
✨ Boericke Exclusive⚙️General
Used for states of extreme physical prostration and glandular swelling.
Profound physical exhaustion and weakness.
Swollen lymph glands.
💊 Dosage & Potency
30C
Centesimal
🕒Must not be repeated too frequently
200C
Centesimal
🕒Must not be repeated too frequently
CM
Other
🕒Must not be repeated too frequently
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
Diphtherotoxin
📚 Sources & References
✓ Boericke's Materia Medica↗Hering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraKent's Materia MedicaClarke's DictionaryAllen's KeynotesPhatak's Concise MM
Compiled from classical homeopathic texts in the public domain. Click any active source badge to open the original text. For educational and reference purposes only. Always consult a qualified homeopath for treatment.