Homoeopathy — Page 349
Graphites 349 GRAPHITES (Black Lead) Graphite has commonly been described in reference to the treatment of heavy, strong and obese women. But I have not seen it effective in obesity. I have used it in various potencies but have not seen a single obese woman getting slim with it. However it has certainly proven useful in the treatment of other diseases mentioned in the chapter of Graphites. I always use it in potency 200 or over. I have never used it in potency 30. As far as the treatment of obesity is concerned, I have found the following three remedies most useful: Phytolacca, Phytolacca Berry and Fucus. In Graphites the menses are scanty. The bleeding lasts for two or three days and the quantity of the blood loss is also much less. This is probably the reason for their tendency towards being obese. Perhaps Graphites is linked to the treatment of being overweight on this basis. Once the menstrual cycle becomes normal, one can hope to lose weight. The discharges of Graphites patient are usually very sticky. Eczema of Graphites is recognized on the same basis. This eczema is usually found behind the ears, over different areas of the head and over the joints of the elbows and hands. There is always some sticky secretion coming out which subsequently changes into a hard scab. In Mezereum too, the discharge is sticky which then turns into a hard scab, making a sort of cover over the head. Some young children develop a severe type of eczema, which bleeds on scratching. The condition becomes really troublesome. The overall symptoms of their eczema resemble Psorinum as well as Graphites. This is due to the latent presence of some sinister substance of a deep-seated illness in their body. Whenever I gave Silicea to the children who, based on their symptoms require to be treated with it, without any exception the foul matter bursts open. This effect of Silicea is well established. However, if with the treatment of Silicea the foul substances only surface to the body but are not eliminated, then we must look for another suitable, similar related medicine. Next in order to Silicea are Psorinum and Graphites. Psorinum often dries up the eczema, yet sometimes it does not offer complete cure. The dry skin keeps on itching, although there is definitely some relief of symptoms, so much