Homoeopathy — Page 383
Hydrastis 383 HYDRASTIS The medicine Hydrastis is prepared from the roots of orange tree. It is very important in the treatment of liver diseases. It is also related to the skin and inner linings (mucous membranes). Amongst its superficial symptoms, skin ulcers are very conspicuous. When these ulcers change into cancer , and do not respond to any other treatment, Hydrastis must not be forgotten. By the grace of God, Hydrastis is known to control these dangerous kinds of ulcers growing out of hand. Hydrastis is very effective against the deep-seated cancerous masses and chronic ulcers of the eye. Honey is the best form of local treatment for these chronic ulcers. The local application of pure honey two to three times a day will initially increase the exudation of the fluid, following which the ulcers start to heal. Recent research has shown that cancerous wounds that do not respond to any other medicines are cured with local application of honey. Being deeply related to the liver diseases , Hydrastis affects the appetite. A very peculiar symptom is that there is a feeling of strong craving and weakness while hungry, even though there is intense dislike for food. However, there is no associated nausea. These symptoms are also found in some other diseases, though in slightly different form. The cold in a patient of Hydrastis is associated with constant presence of sticky yellow thick exudates in the nose, which then dries up. On picking the nose, the children develop sores, from which blood may ooze. Hydrastis is the best remedy for these kinds of sores in the nose. The symptoms of Hydrastis are relieved with rest. When the ailment aggravates, the face shows signs of jaundice. It becomes yellowish. The eyelids swell and sores develop on them (Blephritis). Thick offensive smelling material forms in the ears causing deafness. While the patient with symptoms of nasal catarrh stays inside the room, the nose stops running but the discomfort increases when in the open again. Due to the extreme dislike for food a Hydrastis patient has to live on milk, which he zealously drinks and can also digest