Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

132 • MINOR REMEDIESmalnutrition and deformity, tumors andgrowths, possibly on the bones or thetendons, and swollen, inflamed joints thatcrack or dislocate easily on moving. Furthersymptoms associated with Calc. fluor. includeteeth that are prone to crumbling or breakingeasily, and hard lumps that develop on theskull and jaw.In addition, the remedy may be prescribedfor the treatment of enlarged veins orvaricose veins.Symptoms better For heat; for rubbing theaffected area; for continued movement.Symptoms worse For cold; for damp; onbeginning to move; for sprains.CALCIUM FLUORATUM(Fluorspar)Calcium iodatum syn. Calcarea iodataCALC. IOD.COMMON NAME Calcium iodide.ORIGIN Chemically prepared.BACKGROUND In large doses, this white, solublepowder may irritate the bowels, but it is alsothought to prevent “rotting in the bowels” andto deodorize the stools.PREPARATION Calcium iodide is dissolved inalcohol, diluted, and succussed.Remedy profileThis remedy is most suitable for peoplewho feel lightheaded, as if their head“isn’t there.” They may be indifferent tolife and disinclined to work.Key conditions linked with the Calc. iod.remedy are enlarged tonsils honeycombedwith pits, glandular swellings, and fibroids.Adenoid complaints accompanied by frequentcolds in children may respond to the remedy,as may thyroid enlargement during puberty.In certain cases, the glandular swellings, suchas those in the breast, may become cancerous.Symptoms better For open air.Symptoms worse For warmth; for the heat ofthe bed; at night; in cold weather.See also Fibroids, page 199Calcium silicatum syn. Calcarea silicataCALC. SIL.COMMON NAME Calcium silicate.ORIGIN Occurs naturally as wollastonite,but usually prepared chemically.BACKGROUND Calcium silicate is a vitalconstituent of glass and cement. In the foodindustry it is used as an anti-sticking agentin salt, rice, and candy.PREPARATION The compound is mixed withlactose sugar and triturated.Remedy profileThose for whom Calc. sil. is most suitedtend to feel weak and cold, althoughoverheating makes them feel worse. Theymay seem obsessed with dead friends andrelatives, and may talk to the dead in theirimaginations. Thrift and a lack of confidenceare also typical in these people.The remedy is used primarily forthis state of mind in conjunctionwith skin conditions, especiallysevere acne or acne rosacea, boils,warts, or abscesses.Symptoms better For lying down,especially on the back.Symptoms worse For cold; for touch;for jarring; in the evening; at night.Calcium sulphuricum syn. CalcareasulphuricaCALC. SULPH.COMMON NAMES Gypsum, calcium sulfate.ORIGIN Found widely in nature, forming in hotsprings and clay beds.BACKGROUND Gypsum is used to makeplaster of Paris, which can be formed intoa protective sheath to immobilize injuries.Dr. Schüssler developed the remedy asone of his “biochemic” tissue salts(see page 90).PREPARATION Gypsum is mixed withlactose sugar and triturated.Remedy profileCalc. sulph. is best suited to people whotend to be timid and fearful, especiallyof birds. They may compensate for theirtimidity by being argumentative and bossy,and can be terribly jealous.Suppurating, yellow discharges of pus aretypically associated with this remedy. Calc.sulph. is generally prescribed once the pushas “found a vent.” The pus may affectwounds and other skin conditions, such aseczema, as well as the mucous membranes,glands, and bones. Healing generally occursslowly or not at all. Typical mucousmembranedischarges include thick, yellowcoloredcatarrh accompanying a cold, orthick, yellow, lumpy mucus with a cough.Symptoms better For open air; for heat;for uncovering; for bathing.Symptoms worse For cold and damp; fordrafts; for walking rapidly.See also Severe eczema, page 194Calendula officinalisCALENDULACOMMON NAMES Pot marigold, marigold.ORIGIN Native to southern Europe, but nowfound throughout the world.BACKGROUND The antiseptic and antiinflammatoryproperties of calendula have madeit one of the longest established popular herbalremedies. Large amounts are grown in Russia,and it has been nicknamed “Russian penicillin.”PREPARATION The finely chopped, fresh flowersand leaves are steeped in alcohol.Remedy profileCalendula is usually given to heal and soothecuts and broken skin. It may prevent thedevelopment of disfiguring scars from tornand jagged wounds. In addition, nonalcohol-basedpreparations of the remedymay soothe eczema.Calendula is prescribed internally andexternally for leg and varicose ulcers, postoperativewounds, and ruptured muscles ortendons. It may be used to treat torn perinealtissues following childbirth, joint woundswhere there is loss of synovial fluid, andbleeding in the gums after a tooth extraction.Symptoms better For lying completely still;for walking.Symptoms worse Fordamp, cloudy weather;for drafts;for eating.CALENDULAOFFICINALIS(Pot marigold)