Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

304 •A–Z QUICK REFERENCEPYROGEN.PyrogeniumKey uses• Fevers—for example, during menstruation• Genital tract infections followingchildbirth or an abortion• Infections• Influenza• Pelvic infections in women• Septic states, such as abscesses thatnever fully healQUERCUSQuercus roburKey uses• Acute alcohol poisoning• Chronic spleen disorders, such as anenlarged spleen due to recurrent malariaor alcoholism• Recurrent gout• Reduction in alcoholic intakeRADIUM BROM.Radium bromatumKey uses• Acute rheumatic pains• Conditions arising from radiationpoisoning or treatment, such asulcers from X-ray burns• Neuralgic pains• Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, acnerosacea, nevi, or moles• Skin cancerSee Materia Medica page 161See Materia Medica page 161See Materia Medica page 161RANUNCULUS BULB.Ranunculus bulbosusKey uses• Muscle, joint, and skin problems,possibly occurring simultaneously• Herpes zoster (shingles)RAPHANUSRaphanus sativus var. nigerKey uses• Extreme abdominal distension• Postoperative painRHEUMRheum officinaleKey uses• Chronic diarrhea, with yellow orgreen, frothy or fermented stools thatare sour-smelling• Colicky pain, often accompanied byshivering and an urge to pass stools• Nausea• TeethingSee Materia Medica page 161See Materia Medica page 162See Materia Medica page 162RHODODENDRONRhododendron chrysanthumKey uses• Hydrocele• Joint problems, such as gout, arthritis,or rheumatic painRHUS TOX.Rhus toxicodendronKey uses• Musculoskeletal problems, such ascramps, sprains, strains, restless legs,rheumatic or arthritic pain, and sciatica• Skin conditions, such as chicken pox,shingles, herpes, rosacea, eczema, anddiaper rash• Skin eruptions with blistersRHUS VEN.Rhus venenataKey uses• Flaking, itching skin, possibly withpatches of thickening or hardening,and a tendency for the skin to crackSee Materia Medica page 162See also pages 264–65See Materia Medica pages 162–63See also pages 187, 193, 194, 197,218–19, 230–31, 246–47, 252–53, 273See Materia Medica page 163