Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

298 •A–Z QUICK REFERENCEMAG. CARB.Magnesium carbonicumKey uses• Acidity in the digestive system• Constipation• Diarrhea• Exhaustion or chronic fatiguesyndrome with swollen glands,lax muscles, and susceptibilityto hernias• Sensitivity to, and fear of, violenceMAG. MUR.Magnesium chloratumKey uses• Children who are prone to digestiveproblems and whose parentsregularly argue• Chronic fatigue syndrome• Digestive complaints, such as nausea,indigestion, and constipation• Restlessness in bed• Swollen glandsMAG. PHOS.Magnesium phosphoricumKey uses• Abdominal, menstrual, andother cramps• Colic• Earaches• Headaches• Neuralgia• ToothachesSee Materia Medica page 153See Materia Medica page 153See Materia Medica page 90See also pages 246–47, 256–57MAG. SULPH.Magnesium sulphuricumKey uses• Dry skin• Exhaustion or chronic fatigue• Nausea• Sleep problems• Urinary disorders, possibly withdigestive, skin, or menstrual problemsand awkward limb movementsMALANDRINUMMalandrinumKey uses• Antidote to any adverse effectsof a smallpox vaccination• Dry, scaly, itchy skin with cracksor fissures• Greasy, pustular eruptions• Rough, unhealthy-looking skinMANCINELLAHippomane mancinellaKey uses• Confused feelings about sexualityconnected with fear of beingpossessed by evil spirits• Fear of insanity and loss of mind control• Obsessive behavior, even leadingto a psychological breakdown• Skin problems, such as dermatitisSee Materia Medica page 154See Materia Medica page 154See Materia Medica page 145MANDRAGORAMandragora officinarumKey uses• Abdominal pain• Congestive headaches• Limbs that feel heavy, bruised,or sore• SciaticaMANGANUM MET.Manganum metallicumKey uses• Earaches• Extremely sensitive bones, especiallyin children• Great sensitivity to noise and wind• Temporary reduction in hearing• TinnitusMEDORRHINUMMedorrhinumKey uses• Genital warts and herpes• Rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma• Testicular pain• Urinary tract infections• Women’s health• Aggression• Peptic ulcerSee Materia Medica page 154See Materia Medica page 154See Materia Medica page 110See also pages 197, 200