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GRAPHITES

Graphites
graphPolychrestMineralCommonPsoric
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🎯 A powerful anti-psoric remedy acting primarily on the skin, metabolism, and digestive system, particularly in individuals with a tendency toward obesity, constipation, and chronic skin eruptions.
About: Graphites is a deep-acting remedy often indicated for stout, chilly individuals who suffer from chronic skin issues, constipation, and delayed menstruation. It is unique for its ability to treat conditions involving induration (hardening) of tissues and its specific affinity for skin eruptions that ooze a sticky, honey-like fluid.
👤 Constitution
Stout, fair-complexioned, chilly, and prone to constipation; often exhibits a tendency toward obesity and skin disorders.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Skin eruptions oozing a sticky, honey-like fluid.
Boericke
Unhealthy skin where every minor injury suppurates.
Boericke
Stout, chilly, and constipated individuals.
Boericke
Abdominal bloating requiring the loosening of clothing.
Boericke
Thick, deformed, and brittle nails.
Boericke
Music makes the patient weep.
Boericke
Burning sensation on the top of the head.
Boericke
Eczema of the eyelids with fissures.
Boericke
Hearing is better in noisy environments.
Boericke
Profuse, white, excoriating vaginal discharge.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
🧠Mind
Indicated for emotional states characterized by indecision, anxiety, and sensitivity to music.
Music makes her weep.
Easily startled and timid.
Difficulty making decisions.
Lack of motivation to work.
Fidgety while sitting at work.
Apprehensive and despondent.
🔑 Modalities
Worse from
Better from
💊 Dosage & Potency
Sixth to thirtieth
Centesimal
🕒As directed
📝Locally as a cerate, in sore nipples.
Primary Dosage
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🤝 Complementary
CAUSTICUMARGENTUM NITRICUMARSENICUM ALBUMLYCOPODIUM CLAVATUMHEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUMTUBERCULINUM
🚫 Antidotes
ARSENICUM ALBUMACONITUM NAPELLUSNUX VOMICA
🔄 Compare With
FLUORICUM ACIDUMSULPHURSEPIA OFFICINALISPETROLEUM
📚 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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