Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

300 •A–Z QUICK REFERENCEMILLEFOLIUMAchillea millefoliumKey uses• Bleeding from injuries, internal bleeding,or menstrual irregularities• Congestion in the ears, eyes, nose,and chest• Profuse, painful uterine bleedingfollowing childbirth or an abortion• Severe colicky pain, diarrhea, or painfulvaricose veins, during pregnancy• Sore nipples and suppressed breast milkafter childbirthMOSCHUSMoschus moschiferusKey uses• Fainting triggered by the slightestexcitement or by eating, menstruation,or heart disease• General coldness or a chill in a specificarea of the body• Heightened physical and mental tension,which may cause spasms, twitches, andseizures in the muscles• HiccupsMUREXMurex purpureaKey uses• Digestive problems in women• Intense premenstrual and menstrual pain• Painful breasts, perhaps developingbenign tumorsSee Materia Medica page 118See Materia Medica page 155See Materia Medica page 155MURIATIC AC.Acidum hydrochloricumKey uses• Chronic fatigue syndrome• Weakness or physical collapse afterfeverish illness, such as mononucleosisor typhoidMYGALE LAS.Mygale lasiodoraKey uses• Chorea• Twitching, convulsive movements,possibly accompanied by nausea, dimmedvision, and heart palpitationsNAJANaja najaKey uses• Angina• Erratic pulse• Valvular lesions• Violent palpitationsSee Materia Medica page 119See Materia Medica page 156See Materia Medica page 156NAT. ARS.Natrum arsenicumKey uses• Complaints associated with the chest,involving breathlessness, a dry, hackingcough, great sensitivity to smoke or dust,and restlessnessNAT. CARB.Natrum carbonicumKey uses• Colds, catarrh, and headaches• Depression• Digestive disorders• Exhaustion• Infertility• Phobias• Skin conditions and allergiesNAT. FLUOR.Natrum fluoricumKey uses• Aversion to sour-tasting things• Cold sweats in the armpits• Desire for alcohol• Right-sided complaintsSee Materia Medica page 156See Materia Medica page 91See also pages 203, 207, 211, 212See Materia Medica page 156