About
Balsamum Peruvianum is a resin obtained from the tree Myroxylon pereirae. It is known for its expectorant, antiseptic, and wound-healing properties. In homeopathy, it is primarily used for respiratory affections, skin conditions, and urinary complaints.
Keynotes
Profuse, thick, yellow or greenish expectoration; burning in chest and throat; skin eruptions with intense itching; urinary burning; foul-smelling discharges.
Constitution
Individuals who are prone to respiratory infections, have sensitive skin, and may experience urinary irritation.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Cough with copious expectoration, bronchitis, asthma, skin eruptions, eczema, itching, urinary irritation, burning urination, leucorrhea, bedsores, slow-healing wounds
● Mental Symptoms
Irritable, restless, anxious, especially at night.
● Physical Symptoms
Respiratory: Cough with copious, thick, yellow or greenish expectoration, rattling in chest, dyspnea, burning in chest and throat. Skin: Eczema, scabies, pruritus, vesicular eruptions, urticaria, foul-smelling sores, bedsores, slow-healing wounds. Urinary: Burning urination, irritation of bladder and urethra, frequent urination, leucorrhea. General: Weakness, prostration.
Uses
Bronchitis, asthma, coughs with muco-purulent expectoration, eczema, scabies, pruritus, bedsores, urinary tract infections, leucorrhea, slow-healing wounds, surgical wounds.
Modalities
Worse from cold air, dampness. Better from warmth.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Typically given in 30C or 200C potency. Dosage frequency depends on the acuity of the condition, from several times a day to once a week.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Respiratory system, skin, urinary tract.
🤝 Complementary
Antimonium tartaricum, Hepar sulphuris, Phosphorus, Sulphur.
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Sulphur.
⚠️Important Cautions
Should be used with caution in cases of severe lung inflammation. Overuse may lead to skin irritation.
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