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Boericke

Alumina Silicata

Andalasite rock-Alumina 63, Silica 37 parts

Source: Boericke, Pocket Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica

Deep acting remedy for chronic complaints of brain, spine and nerves. Constriction is a marked general symptom, also constriction of orifices. Venous distention. Weakness, especially spinal. Aching and burning in spine. Formication, numbness, pain in all limbs. Epileptiform convulsion. Coldness during pains.

Congestion of brain. Constriction of scalp. Pain in head, better heat, perspires. Pain in eyes, flickering. Frequent coryzas. Swelling and ulceration of nose.

Respiratory

Catarrh of chest, pain, raw feeling. Feeling of great weakness in chest. Stitching pains. Spasmodic cough with purulent viscid expectoration.

Extremities

Heaviness, jerking, numbness, aching and pains.

Skin

Formication along course of nerves, veins feel full and distended. Sore to touch and pressure.

Modalities

Worse, cold air, after eating, standing. Better, warmth, fasting, resting in bed.

Dose

Higher potencies. -Lower triturations.