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SANTONINUM

SANTONINUM
santinPlantUncommonPsoric✨ 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.

🎯 It acts primarily on the eyes and urinary tract and is a specific remedy for intestinal worm infestations in children.
About: Santoninum is the active principle derived from Artemisia maritima. It is most frequently used to treat symptoms associated with parasitic worms, such as abdominal irritation, restless sleep, and teeth grinding. It is also noted for its unique effects on vision, specifically causing objects to appear yellow.
👤 Constitution
Typically used for children who are restless, suffer from worm infestations, and exhibit symptoms like teeth grinding and nose picking.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Yellow vision (Xanthopsia).
Boericke
Constant itching of the nose and boring into nostrils.
Boericke
Grinding of teeth during sleep.
Boericke
Involuntary urination and bedwetting.
Boericke
Treatment for intestinal worms (Ascaris lumbricoides and thread worms).
Boericke
Occipital headache with visual hallucinations.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
Boericke Exclusive
👤HEAD
Useful for occipital headaches associated with visual disturbances and nasal irritation.
Headache located at the back of the head accompanied by visual hallucinations.
Constant itching of the nose.
Compulsive habit of boring fingers into the nostrils.
🔑 Modalities
Boericke Exclusive
Better from
💊 Dosage & Potency
2X to 3X
Decimal
🕒As directed
📝Do not give to a child with fever or constipation. Lower preparations are often toxic.
Primary Dosage
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
CINA MARITIMASpigelia AnthelmiaMARUM VERUMNapthalinumNATRIUM PHOSPHORICUM
📚 Sources & References
Boericke's Materia MedicaHering'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.