Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

A–Z QUICK REFERENCE• 311VESPAVespa crabroKey uses• Constipation• Disorders of the femalereproductive organs• Mucous membrane problems• Premenstrual depression• Red, swollen skin complaints, such asboils, itchy bumps, weals, and lentilshapedspots• Stinging, burning painsVIBURNUMViburnum opulusKey uses• False labor• Painful menstruation• Pains following labor• Recurrent miscarriage• Threatened abortionVINCAVinca minorKey uses• Burning leg ulcers• Cradle cap• Excessive menstrual flow• Itchy, burning skin• Warm scalp with foul-smelling eruptionsand corrosive itching• Weeping eczemaSee Materia Medica page 171See Materia Medica page 172See Materia Medica page 172VIOLA TRI.Viola tricolorKey uses• Obstinate skin problems, such asimpetigo, rashes, eczema, rosacea,and pustular eruptions• Urinary problems, such as sharp painsin the urethra and bed-wetting at nightVIPERAVipera berusKey uses• Phlebitis• Recurrent nosebleeds• Varicose veinsVISCUM ALB.Viscum albumKey uses• Generalized tremors and uncontrollablejerking after a fright• Neuralgic pains, especially headaches• Seizures, including petit mal andepilepsy that may be accompaniedby breathing problems• Tearing joint painsSee Materia Medica page 172See also page 193See Materia Medica page 172See Materia Medica pages 172–73WYETHIAWyethia helenoidesKey uses• Hay fever, with itching in the ears,palate, and the back of the nose,a scalding sensation in the mouth,and violent sneezingZINC. MET.Zincum metallicumKey uses• Eczema and viral skin infections• Headaches• Nervous exhaustion• Twitching limbs, such as restless legs• Urogenital problemsZINGIBERZingiber officinaleKey uses• Asthma• Digestive disorders, including nausea,vomiting, and colicky pain in theabdomen, with chronic excess mucusproduction in the intestineSee Materia Medica page 173See also page 207See Materia Medica page 101See also pages 230–31See Materia Medica page 173