Homoeopathy — Page 142
Bryonia Alba 142 them, and blue and black spots develop on the legs along with the development of varicose veins, it is already too late for the treatment of this condition with Arnica and Bryonia. However if in addition, Aesculus 30 is administered, a better response will be expected. If the condition affects the left side, Arnica 200 should be combined with Lachesis 200 as well as Aesculus 30. When given alternately with long-acting remedies such as Sulphur and Lycopodium, Bryonia can cure chronic illnesses as well. In the deep intrinsic illnesses of the liver , the following formula is very effective: Bryonia 200 once or twice a day, Sulphur 30 three times a day and a few drops of Mother Tincture of Carduus Marianus mixed in water, three times a day. This prescription has proven very effective in Hepatitis B , as well as in cancer of the liver. In my experience, I have seen patients with cancer of the liver who, following treatment with radiation and other medicines, the doctors had declared untreatable. Thinking that the patient’s end is very near, they had discharged the patient home. When the particular prescription mentioned above was used, instead of dying in three days, the patient started showing signs of recovery to health. The first hopeful sign noted in such patients was that the thirst and appetite that had completely disappeared returned. Many other patients of liver diseases have also benefited from this treatment and are still alive. Sometimes the liver diseases shift to the spleen, especially in chronic malaria. First, there is liver disorder and then the spleen enlarges. Such patients should be given Carduus Marianus as well as Ceanothus in the form of Mother Tincture. Ceanothus is the best treatment for the spleen. Sometimes these patients develop distension of the abdomen. There is painful swelling and induration over the spleen and the liver. When treated with the above combination and Ceanothus, such patients recover remarkably in a period of two to three months, so much so that their abdomen reverts to normal size and there is no pain on pressure. In areas where malaria is common and such ailments prevail, this prescription must be put to use. The development of pain on every movement and worsening of the affected part of the body is typical of Bryonia. This resembles Rhus Tox somewhat. Commonly, it is thought that rest increases the pain of