About
Borax is a mineral remedy primarily known for its efficacy in treating conditions characterized by looseness, lack of cohesion, and a fear of downward motion. It is often indicated for infants and children with specific oral and digestive complaints, as well as for anxiety and nervous conditions.
Keynotes
Fear of downward motion (especially in children on being carried or swung), aphthous stomatitis with characteristic appearance, looseness of all mucous membranes.
Constitution
Children prone to thrush and diarrhea, nervous and anxious individuals, women with menstrual complaints, sensitive individuals.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Aphthae, thrush, stomatitis, loose stools, fear of downward motion, nervousness, anxiety, despondency, eruptions on scalp, dry skin
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety, nervousness, despondency, fear of falling, fear of being alone, timidity, aversion to company, weeping, restless sleep, irritability.
● Physical Symptoms
Aphthae and thrush in the mouth and throat, with vesicles and white coating. Looseness of the bowels, with white, frothy or watery stools, often offensive. Nausea and vomiting, especially in pregnant women. Colic. Dry, unhealthy skin with eruptions. Eruptions on the scalp, especially in infants. Vaginitis with discharge. Menstrual flow early and profuse.
Uses
Infantile thrush and aphthae, infantile diarrhea with foul-smelling stools, nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, colic, nervous affections, fear of falling, skin eruptions, menstrual irregularities.
Modalities
Worse: downward motion, being carried, swinging, heat, noise, touch, eating. Better: lying down, slow motion.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Generally given in 30C or 200C potency. For acute conditions, 3-5 pills every 2-4 hours. For chronic conditions, once or twice a day or less frequently, depending on response.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Mucous membranes (mouth, throat, intestines), nervous system, skin.
🤝 Complementary
Chamomilla, Pulsatilla, Cina.
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Arsenicum album, Petroleum.
⚠️Important Cautions
Avoid in cases of severe infections without conventional medical advice. Use with caution in pregnant women and consult a healthcare professional.
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