Myristica sebifera

Myristica sebifera
(brazilian ucuba)
* A remedy of great antiseptic powers.
* Inflammation of skin, cellular tissue and periosteum.
* Traumatic infections.
* Parotitis.
* Fistulas.
* Carbuncles.
* Specific action in panaritium.
* Pain in the finger nails with swelling of the phalanges.
* Hands are stiff, as if from squeezing something a long time.
* Coppery taste and burning in throat.
* Tongue white and cracked.
* Phlegmonous inflammations.
* Hastens suppuration and shortens its duration.
* Often does away with use of the knife.
* Inflammation of middle ear, suppurative stage.
* Fistula in ano.
* Acts more powerfully often than Heper or Silica.
Myrtus communis
(myrtle)
* The leaves contain Myrtol, an active antiseptic.
* Chest pains, as found often in consumptives, call for this remedy.
* Incipient phthisis.
* Nerve sedative and stimulant to mucous membranes, bronchitis, cystitis and pyelitis.
Chest
- Stitching pain in left breast, running through to shoulder-blade. [Illic.; Therid.; Pix.] Dry,
hollow cough, with tickling in chest.
- Worse in the morning.
- Sensation of burning in left chest.
Relationship
- Compare : Myrtus Chekan (Chronic bronchitis withdense, yellowish sputum, difficult to
detach. Copious expectoration keeps patient distressed and coughing).
Dose
- Third potency