Homoeopathy — Page 636
Silicea 636 Silicea is the treatment of epilepsy if the patient is of cold constitution and if the epilepsy is preceded by an aura originating at the abdomen and then affecting the brain. One should never forget using Silicea for the treatment of epilepsy occurring in the early part of the lunar month. In Silicea, the tongue hurts, as in gout, and is swollen. One part or other of the tongue keeps hurting constantly. Blisters form over the gums. Silicea also relieves the hiccuping resulting from stomach upset. Nux Vomica and Ignatia are also very useful in the treatment of hiccups. In Silicea, there is a tendency towards nausea and vomiting. The general symptoms of Silicea being present, Silicea can also cure the liver dysfunction. The patient dislikes hot food, but loves to eat it cold. Sometimes, children develop severe constipation and strain hard. In these children, Silicea and Veratrum Album are very useful. (For detail, see under Veratrum Album). Silicea is also useful in many urinary problems. If the urine contains pus as well as blood, or there is frequency of urination due to an irritable bladder or the urine contains particulate matter settling in the bottom of the container, then Silicea will be beneficial. The oxalate stones produced in the kidneys , which are not amenable to any other treatment, may be excreted in the urine by using Silicea 6X. These stones are usually not visible in the x-rays. The diagnosis is mostly based on the severe pain (renal colic). Oxalate stones are more common in the areas where the food gets contaminated with minute stone particles. My pupils in have widely used Silicea in the treatment of these stones in Afghan refugee camps successfully. Sometimes, cysts form in the lower part of the uterus , which can rupture letting their sticky contents flow out. It is a pretty troublesome and disturbing condition. The ovaries become inflamed and may even produce pus. Small nodules form inside the uterus. Silicea is very effective in the treatment of all these symptoms if it matches the constitution of the patient.