MOTHER TINCTURES (External Use)
Dr. Sayeed Ahmad, D.I. Hom. (London), Chrysarobinum*Acne 1*Locally as a cerate, 4-8 grains to the ounce, of vaseline. Echinacea*Acne 2*Can be applied on face mixed with any facial cream. Ichthyolum*Acne rosacea*Externally used as an ointment with Lanoline 20 to 50 per cent. Cinnamonum*Antiseptic 1*3-4 drops in 2 quarts of water and should be used as a douche. Echinacea*Antiseptic 2*Bed sores, Carbuncles,Insect-bites, Gangrene. Eupatorium Aromaticum*Aphthae*Aphthous disease of mouths of infants. Used as a mouth wash. Hydrastinum Muriaticum*Aphthous ulcers*To be used locally in the strength of 10 grains to 8 ounces. Jaborandi*Baldness*Mix it with hair oil and apply it. It can be mixed with Arnica mother tincture also to get a better result. Cedron*Bites*For insect stings and snake bites. Adrenalin*Bleeding 1*To plug the internal bleeding surface, as in epistaxis to stop the bleeding immediately. 1 : 1000 solution. Ferrum Phos*Bleeding 2*To arrest bleeding. Haemorrhages are bright red and occur in pale, anaemic subjects liable to local congestions. Mag Sulph*Boils*Small eruptions all over the body that itch violently. Arnica Montana*Bruises, contusions, ecchymosis*Skin surface is not broken. Apis Mellifica*Burns and scalds 1*With burning and stinging. Cantharis*Burns and scalds 2*Relieves raw burning pain and promotes healing, covers acute nephritis. One gram of the tincture to one ounce of water is to be applied externally. Momordica Balsamina*Burns*Used externally as a liniment and poultice. Scrophularia Nodosa*Cancer, glands*For cancerous glands locally. Citric Acid*Cancer, pains 1*Used as a mouth wash for cancer pains. Lupulus*Cancer, pains 2*Painful cancer. Cineraria Maritima*Cataract*One drop 4-5 times a day should be instilled in the eyes for several months. Momordica Balsamina*Chapped hands*Used externally as a liniment and poultice. Ichthyolum*Chilblains*Use locally as an ointment. Cineraria Maritima*Corneal opacities*Especially after trauma. Hypericum*Corns*Painful corns. It should be applied 2 to 3 times per day. It can be applied on painful acne also. Balsamum Peru*Cracked nipples*Single application as a cerate is sufficient. Badiaga*Dandruff 1*Dandruff where scalp is dry, sore, tetter-like. Cochleria Armoracia*Dandruff 2*When applied locally, it cures dandruff. Cantharis*Dermatitis*With blister formation. Chrysarobinum*Eczema 1*Where the eruptions are crusty, under which pus oozes. Ichthyolum*Eczema 2*Chronic eczema, scaly and itching. Apis Mellifica*Erysipelas 1*Sensitiveness and swelling of skin with rosy hue. Cantharis*Erysipelas 2*Vesicular type with burning and itching.
Mag Sulph*Erysipelas 3*Apply locally a saturated solution. Acts as an antiphlogistic and antipruritic. Arnica Montana*Falling of hair*Mix with hair oil and apply it. Hamamelis*Fissures 1*Use distilled extract locally. Ratanhia*Fissures 2*With great constriction of anus and knife-like stitches. Badiaga*Freckles*Can be used externally. Ruta Graveolens*Ganglion*Apply tincture locally. Ceanothus*Hair tonic*Use externally. Especially for persons with splenic affections. Capsicum*Herpes labialis*Apply one drop of mother tincture. Cantharis*Herpes zoster*Herpes with raw, burning pains. Apply an ointment made with the 3x potency. Chrysarobinum*Herpes*Herpes tonsurans where lesions tend to become confluent. Apis Mellifica*Insect bites*Especially bee-stings. Psoralia*Leucoderma*It should be applied on patches and the patient is advised to take sunheat, in the morning for 10-15 minutes. If there is itching, it should be stopped immediately. Staphysagria*Lice*Lice infestation on head. Phytolacca*Mastitis*Mammae hard and very sensitive. Bellis Perrenis*Naevi*Apply on affected parts. Sanguinaria*Nasal polyp*It is best for nasal washing. When there is a nasal polyp, or deviated nasal septum. Take seven drops, mix with half a cup of water and take nasal wash. Chloralum*Offensive foot sweat*Bathe feet with one percent solution. Argentum Nitricum*Ophthalmia*Ophthalmia with abundant, purulent discharge. Locally apply a 2 grain to 1 ounce solution. Mag Sulph*Orchitis*Should be used locally in the proportion of 1:4 in water. Ratanhia*Piles*Piles burning like fire, temporarily relieved by cold water. Teucrium Marum Verum*Polyp*Nasal polypi. Dry powder should be used. Arnica Montana*Premature greying of hair*Apply locally. Menthol*Pruritus 1*Especially used in pruritis vulvae. Symphytum*Pruritus ani*Use locally. Borax*Pruritus pudendii*Use locally in pruritis vulvae. Mentha Piperata*Pruritus vaginae*Apply externally. Chrysarobinum*Psoriasis 1*Crusty eruptions which tend to become confluent. Ichthyolum*Psoriasis 2*Externally used as an ointment with Lanoline 20 to 50 per cent. Phytolacca*Pyorrhoea*As a mouthwash for pyorrhoea alveolaris and for offensive breath. Balsamum Peru*Rhagades*Promotes granulation. Ichthyolum*Rheumatic joints*A solution of equal parts of Ichthyol and water is warmed and applied to the affected joint and covered with heated cloths, outside of which is impervious to evaporation. Alstonia Scholaris*Rheumatic pains*Apply locally. Chrysarobinum*Ringworm 1*Of the scalp. Oleum Jecoris*Ringworm 2*Locally in ring-worm and nightly rubbing. Apply plain oil at bedtime. Before application the part must be washed well with soft soap. Balsamum Peru*Scabies 1*Apply locally a solution prepared in the ratio of 1:40. All parts are gently rubbed with it at night and a bath taken in the morning. Ichthyolum*Scabies 2*Apply externally. Thiosinaminum*Scar tissue*Dissolves scar tissue. Keloids. Ranunculus Bulbosus*Sciatica*Apply tincture to heel of affected leg.
Mag Sulph*Septic conditions*Add one part of tincture to 4 parts of water and apply locally. Eupatorium Aromaticum*Sore nipples 1*Tincture should be applied locally. Graphites*Sore nipples 2*Locally used as a cerate. Phytolacca*Sore throat*Take 5 drops, mix with half a cup of water and gargle. Platanus*Tumors*Tarsal tumours. Hamamelis*Ulcerations*With bruised soreness of the affected parts. Alstonia Scholaris*Ulcers 1*Should be used externally. Hydrastis Canadensis*Ulcers 2*Locally apply tincture or fluid extract. Geranium Maculatum*Ulcers, atonic*Atonic and foul ulcers. To destroy the pyogenic membrane. Balsamum Peru*Ulcers, indolent*Raw surfaces of indolent ulcers. To promote granulation and remove foetor. Cistus Canadensis*Ulcers, phagedenic*To arrest foetid discharges. Symphytum*Ulcers,sores*Apply externally. Apis Mellifica*Urticaria*Intolerable itching with intolerance to heat and slightest touch. Sabina*Warts 1*Fig-warts with intolerable itching and burning. Sempervivum Tectorum*Warts 2*Apply tincture or fresh juice of plants. Thuja Occidentalis*Warts, excrescences*Manifestations of the sycotic dyscrasia. Calendula Officinalis*Wounds*Burns, sores, fissures and abrasions. Promotes granulation and prevents scars. Sempervivum Tectorum*Wounds, bites*Bites of insects, bee stings, poisoned wounds. Cistus Canadensis*Wounds, poisonous*Poisonous wounds. Bites. NOTE: Any information given above is not intended to be taken as a replacement for medical advice. Therefore, it is very important that the patients should avoid self-treatment and rather consult the most abled and qualified classical homoeopath and take the treatment under his proper guidance and advice
