Educational video | Dr. Michael Rahman, B.Sc., ND
R1 | Inflammation, fever, infection
Indications
Localized inflammation of an acute or chronic, catarrhal or purulent nature, with swelling of the glands. Sudden onset of infection and high fever, with irritation of the meninges, conjunctiva, or pharynx.
Specifically: inflammation and suppuration of the pharyngeal lymphatics; all types of tonsillary angina, tonsillitis; scarlet fever; otitis media; conjunctivitis, uveitis; meningitis; inflammation of the maxillary sinus and of the dental roots.
Inflammation of glands: mumps, orchitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, appendicitis, parametritis, bartholinitis.
Acute rheumatic polyarthritis, monoarthritis, gouty arthritis. Lymphadenitis, lymphangitis, phlegmonous inflammation, abscess; whitlow; furuncles and carbuncles; erysipelas; quinsy.
Mode of action
Apis: Inflammatory infiltration, with edematous swelling.
Barium chloratum: Chronic disease with swelling and suppuration of the lymph nodes, such as in tuberculous lymphadenitis, affecting children.
Belladonna: Inflammatory hyperemia of the skin, mucous membranes and glands; dryness of the mucosa; high fever, delirium; moistness of the skin during fever.
Calcarea iodatum: Chronic tonsillitis; lymphadenitis and swelling of the lymph nodes in the throat and neck.
Hepar sulphuris: Tendency for catarrhal inflammations and suppuration.
Kalium bichromicum: Plastic exudation of the mucous membranes in the nose, pharyngeal cavity and pharynx. Viscous, stringy mucus; mucosal ulceration.
Lachesis: Acute pyogenic infection; cardiac irregularity.
Marum verum: Adenoid vegetation; chronic catarrh of the postnasal cavities.
Mercurius sublimates corrosivus: Acute inflammation of the glandular mucosa; sticky perspiration.
Phytolacca: Swelling and reddening of the pharynx and tonsils; pain which radiates upwards to the ears.
Remedies to be considered
- In the case of influenza: R6, BC-5, BC-6, BC-11
- Chronic rheumatic arthritis: R11, BC-19
- Muscular rheumatism and chronic rheumatism of joints: R11 and R46 (forearms and hands), BC-19
- Cystopyelitis: R18, BC-10
- Pleuritis: R24, R1 additionally, particularly if preceded by quinsy. BC-10, BC-11
- Acute polyarthritis (rheumatoid arthritis): R11 in alternation with R1 every 1-2 hours initially, BC-19
- Ovaritis: R38 or R39 in alternation with R1, BC-10
- Chronic paraxysmal appendicitis: R1 and R38 once daily, 5-10 drops of each, BC-10
- Acute appendicitis prior to surgery: administer R38, 5-10 drops alternately every 1-2 hours, BC-10
- Nephrolithiasis: R27
- Teething difficulties: R35 or R35 JUNIOR, BC-21, BC-23
- Adnexitis; parametritis: R38 and R39, additionally 2-3 times daily, BC-10
- Bronchitis: R48, R57, if necessary also R8 and/or R9 or R9 JUNIOR, BC-6, BC-10
- Proteinuria subsequent to tonsillitis, quinsy or nephritis: R64
- Pancreatitis: R72
- Chronic conjunctivitis: R78
- Fungal infection: BIO 82
- Bacterial infection: BIO 87
- Viral infection: BIO 88
- Weakened immune system: BIO 93, R193
- Otitis media: R187, BC-10
- Tinnitus: R191
- Mucosal inflammation of the eyes, nose, upper respiratory: R183, BC-05
- Inflammatory lesions of the oral mucosa: R182