Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

282 •A–Z QUICK REFERENCEBACILLINUMBacillinum pulmoKey uses• Respiratory problems, such as shortnessof breath, hacking coughs, purulentmucus, asthma, and sharp pains in theheart area• Skin conditions, such as eczema,pimples, ringworm, alopecia areata, anda susceptibility to fungal skin infections• Tuberculosis and pneumoniaBADIAGASpongilla fluviatilisKey uses• Hard, swollen glands in the neckand breast• Profuse mucus in the respiratory system,with copious catarrh, possibly dueto influenza or hay fever• Sneezing brought on by coughingBAPTISIABaptisia tinctoriaKey uses• Acute fever• Intestinal infections• Septic conditions• Throat infectionsSee Materia Medica page 129See also pages 182, 183See Materia Medica page 167See Materia Medica page 40BARYTA CARB.Barium carbonicumKey uses• Anxiety and phobias• Growth disorders in children• Impotence• Problems of the elderly• Respiratory illnesses• Swollen tonsilsSee Materia Medica page 76See also pages 187, 202, 266–67BARYTA MUR.Barium chloratumKey uses• Acutely swollen glands• Mental disability in children withdelayed development• Nervous system disorders,such as seizures• Retardation in elderly people• Severe eczema• StrokesSee Materia Medica page 129See also page 194BELLADONNAAtropa belladonnaKey uses• Acute fever and pain• Headaches and migraines• Menstrual pain• Sore throat and dry coughSee Materia Medica page 39See also pages 193, 196, 201, 205,222–23, 224–25, 232–33, 240–41,246–47, 248–49, 250–51, 252–53,262–63BELLISBellis perennisKey uses• Muscle strain, sprains, and bruises• Pain during pregnancy or aftermiscarriage or surgery• Prolonged pain after injury• Tumors on the sites of old injuries• Varicose veins and congestion of the veinsBENZOIC AC.Acidum benzoicumKey uses• Cracking joints, possibly linked to gout• Frothy, white stools• Strong-smelling urine and incontinenceat night• Wandering painsBERBERISBerberis vulgarisKey uses• Cystitis with offensive smell• Gallbladder problems• Joint pain• Kidney disorders• Lower back painSee Materia Medica page 129See also page 273See Materia Medica page 119See Materia Medica page 41