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Borax

Borax

Potencies: 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Thermal: Chilly
Miasm: Psora
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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.

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Keynotes

Fear of downward motion (especially in children on being carried or swung), aphthous stomatitis with characteristic appearance, looseness of all mucous membranes.

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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.

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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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