About
Streptococcinum is a homeopathic nosode prepared from the Streptococcus bacteria. It is primarily used for conditions stemming from or related to streptococcal infections, such as recurrent tonsillitis, rheumatic fever, and skin infections. It acts as a deep-acting remedy to clear the after-effects and susceptibility to these infections.
Keynotes
History of repeated strep infections; conditions that develop after scarlet fever; septic, toxic state; tendency to develop rheumatic complaints or kidney issues after sore throat.
Constitution
Individuals with a history of severe or repeated streptococcal infections, often children prone to tonsillitis, or patients with rheumatic or nephritic sequelae.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Recurrent sore throat, tonsillitis, rheumatic pains, scarlet fever sequelae, skin eruptions like impetigo, glomerulonephritis, fatigue after infection, septic states
● Mental Symptoms
Mental exhaustion following illness, irritability, anxiety about health, feeling of being worn out, lack of vitality
● Physical Symptoms
Inflamed, swollen tonsils with white exudate, sore throat radiating to ears, rheumatic joint pains (especially small joints), red skin eruptions, swollen glands, fever, nephritic pain
Uses
Recurrent streptococcal infections, chronic tonsillitis, prevention of rheumatic fever, post-scarlatina complications, skin infections (erysipelas, impetigo), autoimmune conditions triggered by strep
Modalities
Worse: From cold, damp weather, at night, from exertion. Better: From warmth, rest.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
30C, 200C, 1M, 10M, CM
Recommended Dosage
High potencies (200C, 1M) infrequently for deep-seated conditions; lower potencies (30C) may be used more frequently in acute stages. Typically a single dose or repeated at long intervals.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Throat and tonsils, joints, skin, kidneys, heart (valves), lymphatic system
🤝 Complementary
Arsenicum album, Belladonna, Mercurius solubilis, Rhus toxicodendron, Apis mellifica
🛡️ Antidotes
Not well documented; Camphora or strong coffee may potentially antidote.
⚠️Important Cautions
Should be prescribed based on clear indication and history, not as a routine prophylactic. Use with caution in severe autoimmune or advanced kidney disease; not a substitute for conventional antibiotics in acute, severe infections.
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