Homoeopathy — Page 177
Calcarea Fluorica 177 Calcarea Fluorica (Fluoride of Lime) Calcium Fluoride is a mineral element found in the form of a shiny stone all over the world. It is of immense value in the industrial world. In the human body, it is deeply related to the diseases of the teeth, bone, and elastic layer of the skin, muscles and the blood vessels. In its deficiency, the glands become stone hard while the teeth and the bones become brittle. Homoeopathic potency of Calcarea Fluor is the best remedy to dispel the hardening of the muscles. It is related to the function of almost every part of the body. In particular, it is very important for the proper development of the bones. In Calcarea Fluor patients, spurs form over the surface of the bones, and the veins become tortuous and knotty. The uterus loses its tone and tends to sag downwards. The nails become ugly. Hard lumps form in the breasts of women. Moreover, Calcarea Fluor should be used in this and other conditions that tend to become cancerous in nature. I have seen many patients whose swelling at the wrist (Ganglion) had become very hard. Previously I used to prescribe Ruta or similar medications, but these did not work satisfactorily. With the use of Calcarea Fluor, almost every patient benefited. Some patients develop lumps in the folds of the knees (Baker’s cyst). Calcarea Fluor works very well for the treatment of such lumps. As well as other indicated remedies, Calcarea Fluor should also be used in the treatment of fibroids of the uterus. Sometimes, Calcarea Fluor on its own may prove very effective. Calcarea Fluor is also very useful in the treatment of injuries to the retina of the eye , especially if the margins have rather hardened. Stars seem to be dancing before the eyes. Spots may also develop on the cornea. Calcarea Fluor should also be remembered in the treatment of the hardening of the blood vessels of the eyes. Rigidity in the eardrums, ringing in the ears, discharge from the ears and the enlargement of the adenoid glands (behind the nose) can be treated with Baryta Carb as well as Calcarea Fluor. If the glands have gradually become enlarged and hardened , then Calcarea Fluor is the ideal remedy. During nasal cold , the discharge stinks and has a deep green colour. The bones of the cheeks and jaws become inflamed, teeth hurt and the gums swell up. The tongue becomes