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FILIX MAS

FILIX MAS
filPlantUncommonPsoric
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🎯 A primary remedy for the expulsion of intestinal worms, particularly tapeworms, and for certain chronic lymphatic or pulmonary conditions.
About: Filix Mas is best known for its specific action against tapeworms, especially when accompanied by constipation. It is also indicated for sluggish lymphatic inflammation and early-stage pulmonary tuberculosis in young patients without fever. It is a specialized remedy rather than a broad-acting polychrest.
👤 Constitution
Typically young patients with a tendency toward lymphatic issues or those suffering from parasitic infestations.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Tapeworm infestation with constipation.
Boericke
Gnawing abdominal pain worse from eating sweets.
Boericke
Worm colic with itchy nose, pale face, and blue rings around the eyes.
Boericke
Sluggish inflammation of lymphatic glands.
Boericke
Pulmonary tuberculosis in young patients without fever.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
⚙️INTRODUCTION
Used for parasitic worm infestations and chronic lymphatic or early pulmonary conditions.
Presence of intestinal worms, especially when associated with constipation.
A state of excessive sleepiness or lethargy.
Sluggish or slow-moving inflammation of the lymph glands.
Pulmonary tuberculosis in young patients without fever, involving limited, ulcerated lung lesions.
🔑 Modalities
Worse from
💊 Dosage & Potency
1X to 3X
Decimal
🕒As directed
Primary Dosage
1/2 to 1 dram of the Oleoresin
Other
🕒As directed
📝For the expulsion of tapeworm, taken fasting.
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
CINA MARITIMAGRANATUMKOUSSOASPIDIUM ALHAMANTICUM
📚 Sources & References
Boericke's Materia MedicaHering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraKent's Materia MedicaClarke's DictionaryAllen's KeynotesPhatak's Concise MM

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