Homoeopathy — Page 599
Rhus Tox 599 In Rhus Tox, blood flow to the face and head increases. The skin becomes red, swollen and tender, associated with intense itching. Thick scabs form all over the area of eczema. Out of the lists of eczemas, the one most responsive to Rhus Tox is the eczema in children affecting their scalp. However, it must be remembered that the body may react to Rhus Tox violently. Once it gets better, then Rhus Tox may be repeated in a few days. If the eczema does not respond, then some other homoeopathic remedy should be sought. This is not an easy task. Such a condition may in fact be cancer of the skin, which should be treated with Carcinocin 1000 and Radium Bromatum 1000, once a week for one to two months. Similarly, Graphites and Psorinum given alternately may prove very useful in the treatment of resistant forms of eczema. Rhus Tox is also very useful in the treatment of eye infections i. e. redness with the discharge of pus (pink eyes) especially in the humid weather. The pain gets worse on moving the eye or by pressure. Warm tears flow out of the eyes. The sores and blisters inside the mouth that look raw and red can be treated with Rhus Tox, if the symptoms match completely with Rhus Tox. The taste of the mouth is metallic as if one is tasting torch batteries. The tongue becomes red and looks bruised. Blisters form at the mouth and the chin. The tonsils become inflamed and enlarged. The throat hurts and swallowing becomes obviously difficult. Rhus Tox is very useful in the treatment of inflammation of the oesophagus with the above symptoms (oesophagitis). Rhus Tox is also useful in the treatment of typhoid. The fever affects the mouth adversely. The gas produces rumbling sounds in the abdomen. The abdomen becomes distended with gas. The patient tries to belch the air out unsuccessfully, nor can he pass flatus naturally. It is an extremely troublesome situation. Rhus Tox and Colchicum both may prove useful in easing this situation. Sometimes, as a result of lifting or carrying heavy weight, the muscles of the pelvis and the muscles at the back may become badly stretched or strained. Women can develop the tendency of the uterus to prolapse. Rhus Tox happens to be the ideal and indeed the best remedy for this. However its beneficial effect is not limited to