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LIATRIS SPICATA

LIATRIS SPICATA
liatPlantRarePsoric✨ Exclusively from Boericke

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.

🎯 A vascular stimulant that increases the functional activity of the skin and mucous membranes.
About: Liatris Spicata is primarily used as a diuretic to treat fluid retention caused by liver, spleen, heart, or kidney issues. It is also effective for digestive complaints like colic and diarrhea, and can be applied topically to help heal unhealthy wounds or ulcers.
👤 Constitution
Not specified in the text.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
A prompt diuretic for suppressed urination.
Boericke
Dropsy resulting from liver, spleen, heart, or kidney disease.
Boericke
General body swelling (anasarca).
Boericke
Diarrhea with violent urging and lower back pain.
Boericke
Topical application for unhealthy wounds and ulcers.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
Boericke Exclusive
⚙️General
Used for systemic fluid retention and as a stimulant for mucous membranes and skin function.
Fluid retention (dropsy) caused by liver or spleen disease.
General swelling of the body (anasarca) due to heart or kidney disease.
Acts as a prompt diuretic to increase urine flow.
💊 Dosage & Potency
1 to 4 drams
Mother Tincture
🕒As directed
📝tincture of infusion
Primary Dosage
📚 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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