Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

A–Z QUICK REFERENCE• 299MELILOTUSMelilotus officinalisKey uses• Circulatory problems• Throbbing headachesMERC. CORR.Hydrargyrum bichloratumKey uses• Anxiety and restlessness• Colitis• Delirium and stupor during illness• Dysentery• Swollen glands• Throat complaints, such asulcerated tonsilsMERC. CYAN.Hydrargyrum cyanatumKey uses• Acute infectious diseases withrapidly sinking strength anda tendency to hemorrhage• Throat and mouth conditions, suchas diphtheria and tonsillitisSee Materia Medica pages 154–55See Materia Medica page 146See also page 190See Materia Medica pages 146–47MERC. DULC.Hydrargyrum chloratumKey uses• Agitation• Apprehension• Catarrhal inflammation in the earsand eustachian tube, leading todeafness and glue ear• RestlessnessMERC. IOD. FLAV.Hydrargyrum iodatumflavatumKey uses• Ear infections affecting the right side• Right-sided complaints, especiallythroat infections such as pharyngitisand tonsillitisMERC. IOD. RUBER.Hydrargyrum biiodatumKey uses• Ulcerated sore throat with swollen glandsand stiff muscles in the neck and throat,especially on the left sideSee Materia Medica page 146See Materia Medica page 147See Materia Medica page 146MERC. SOL.Hydrargyrum metallicumKey uses• Catarrh and colds• Eye and ear infections• Fever• Mouth and throat conditions• Osteoarthritis• ThrushMERC. SULPH.Hydrargyrum sulphasKey uses• Digestive disorders, sometimes combinedwith respiratory complaints• Respiratory difficulties, such as painin the chest and rapid breathingMEZEREUMDaphne mezereumKey uses• Anxiety-related digestive system disorders• Neuralgic pains around the teeth or face,and pains in the long bones• Shingles affecting the chest• Suppurating skin complaints, suchas eczema and psoriasis, particularlyaffecting the scalpSee Materia Medica page 85See also pages 196, 200, 232–33, 250–51,252–53, 254–55, 264–65, 268–69See Materia Medica page 147See Materia Medica page 140See also page 194