Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

A–Z QUICK REFERENCE• 281ARUNDOArundo mauritanicaKey uses• Allergies, especially hay fever, catarrhalinflammation, and extreme itching insidethe nose• Blepharitis• Wet coughs with breathlessnessASAFOETIDAFerula assa-foetidaKey uses• Digestive disorders• Nervous twitching• Sensation of a lump rising fromthe stomachASARUMAsarum europaeumKey uses• Alcoholism• Aversion to sexual intercourse• Digestive problems, possibly associatedwith anorexia• Nervous hypersensitivity and edgy,hysterical behavior• Severe insomniaSee Materia Medica page 127See also page 207See Materia Medica page 143See Materia Medica page 127ASCLEPIAS TUB.Asclepias tuberosaKey uses• Catarrh• Respiratory inflammation, such asbronchitis, influenza, pleurisy, or otherfeverish conditions with a painful, dry,hacking cough• Rheumatic pain in the muscles and jointsSee Materia Medica page 128ASTACUSAstacus fluviatilisKey uses• Enlarged and inflamed glands, especiallyin children and the elderly• Inflammation in the liver area• Urticaria, particularly if the rash isaccompanied by cramps and painSee Materia Medica page 128ASTERIASAsterias rubensKey uses• Circulatory disorders, such as strokes• Hard, swollen glands in the armpits• High libido in women, causing restlesssleep, erotic dreams, bad temper,and weepiness• Left-sided symptoms, especiallyin women• Obstinate constipation, especiallyduring menopause• Sharp breast pains at nightSee Materia Medica page 128AURUM MET.Aurum metallicumKey uses• Angina• Bone pain• Depression• Headaches• Reproductive system problemsAURUM MUR.Aurum chloratumKey uses• Cancer• Fibroids• Edema, with a feeling of congestionin the liver, kidneys, and genitals• Heart conditions, such as palpitationsand a sense of constriction in the chestAVENAAvena sativaKey uses• Chronic insomnia• Great weakness• Low libido• Male impotence, possibly linkedwith excessive sexual activity• Nervous exhaustionSee Materia Medica page 75See also pages 185, 186, 187, 197, 203,211, 212, 213See Materia Medica page 128See also pages 199, 209See Materia Medica page 129