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SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE

SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE
symphPlantCommonPsoric
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🎯 It acts primarily on the periosteum and bones to stimulate healing and repair of fractures and injuries.
About: Symphytum is the primary homeopathic remedy for bone injuries, particularly when fractures are slow to heal or the bone remains irritable. It is also highly effective for traumatic injuries to the eyes and wounds that penetrate deep into the tissues or bones.
👤 Constitution
Generally indicated for individuals suffering from physical trauma, specifically involving bones, tendons, or the eyes.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Non-union of fractures and irritable bone at the site of a fracture.
Boericke
Traumatic injuries to the eye from blunt objects.
Boericke
Soreness and pricking pain in the periosteum.
Boericke
Irritable stump after amputation.
Boericke
Wounds penetrating to the perineum and bones.
Boericke
Inflammation of the inferior maxillary bone.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
⚙️Introduction
Used for promoting the healing of fractures, bone injuries, and deep tissue trauma.
Slow healing of broken bones or failure of bones to knit together.
Painful or sensitive stump following an amputation.
Soreness and pricking pain in the membrane covering the bones (periosteum).
Injuries to tendons, ligaments, and joints.
Deep abscesses near the spine (psoas abscess).
🔑 Modalities
Worse from
Injuriesmechanical injuries  ·  blows or bruises to eye  ·  non-union of fracture  ·  irritable stump after amputation  ·  gunshot wounds
💊 Dosage & Potency
Tincture
Mother Tincture
🕒As directed
📝Externally as a dressing for sores, ulcers, and itching of the anus.
Primary Dosage
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
ARNICA MONTANACALCAREA PHOSPHORICA
📚 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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SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE — Homeopathy Materia Medica