Chaulmoogra Homeopathic Medicine: Uses, Symptoms & Dosage

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About

Chaulmoogra is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the oil of the seeds of the Hydnocarpus tree. It was historically used in allopathic medicine for leprosy and skin diseases. In homeopathy, it is a key remedy for deep-seated skin conditions, leprosy, and syphilitic or tubercular skin affections.

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Keynotes

Deep, destructive skin lesions; leprosy; nodules and tubercles on skin; foul-smelling discharges; history of syphilis or tuberculosis affecting the skin.

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Constitution

Patients with a history of leprosy, syphilis, or tuberculosis; those with chronic, destructive skin diseases and foul discharges.

🤒Symptoms Profile

● General Symptoms

Leprosy, nodular skin eruptions, tubercular skin ulcers, syphilitic skin lesions, psoriasis, eczema, foul-smelling discharges, burning and itching of skin, glandular swellings

● Mental Symptoms

Despondency, hopelessness, depression related to chronic illness, anxiety about health, irritability

● Physical Symptoms

Nodules, tubercles, and ulcers on skin (especially face and extremities), foul-smelling pus, burning and itching skin, swollen glands, leprous patches, offensive foot sweat

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Uses

Treatment of leprosy, chronic skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema), syphilitic and tubercular skin manifestations, foul ulcers, and glandular swellings.

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Modalities

Worse: At night, from warmth, from touch. Better: From cold applications, open air.

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, Q (Mother Tincture)

Recommended Dosage

Lower potencies (6C to 30C) are commonly used for chronic conditions. Higher potencies (200C, 1M) may be used under expert guidance for deep-seated miasmatic conditions.