About
Badiaga, derived from the freshwater sponge, is a prominent remedy for skin affections characterized by itching and burning, especially after exposure to cold. It is particularly effective for conditions that worsen with cold and improve with warmth.
Keynotes
Intense itching and burning worse from cold, better from warmth. Subcutaneous indurations and nodes. Sharp, shooting pains.
Constitution
Individuals who are sensitive to cold, prone to skin eruptions, and experience sharp, shooting pains. Often have a tendency towards subcutaneous indurations.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
itching, burning, rash, edema, subcutaneous nodes, styes, chalazia, bruises, contusions, pains, neuralgias, rheumatism
● Mental Symptoms
Irritable, sensitive to noise, restless.
● Physical Symptoms
Skin: Itching and burning, eruptions with red areolae, urticaria, eczema, psoriasis, dryness, cracking. Eyes: Styes, chalazia, blepharitis, conjunctivitis with burning and itching. Extremities: Bruises, contusions, subcutaneous nodes, rheumatic pains, neuralgias. General: Edema, swelling.
Uses
Skin eruptions like urticaria, eczema, and psoriasis, especially with intense itching and burning; styes, chalazia, and other inflammatory conditions of the eyes; bruises, contusions, and hematomas; rheumatic pains, especially those aggravated by cold and dampness; neuralgias.
Modalities
Worse: Cold, bathing, dampness, touch. Better: Warmth, dry heat.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Generally 30C or 200C, once to thrice daily, depending on the acuity of the symptoms. For acute conditions like styes or bruises, it may be given more frequently. For chronic skin conditions, it may be given less frequently.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Skin, Eyes, Connective tissues, Nervous system
🤝 Complementary
Ledum, Apis, Calendula
🛡️ Antidotes
Camph., Sulph.
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in cases of severe skin infections. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a qualified homeopath.
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