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Boericke

Oniscus Asellus

Wood-louse (MILLEPEDES)

Source: Boericke, Pocket Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica

Has distinct diuretic properties; hence its use in dropsies. Asthmatic conditions, with bronchial catarrh.

Boring pain behind right ear in mastoid process (Caps). Violent pulsation of arteries (Pothos; Glonoine). Painful pressure above the root of nose.

Stomach

Persistent pressure in cardiac orifice. Vomiting.

Abdomen

Distended; meteorism; very severe colic.

Urine

Cutting, burning in urethra. Tenesmus of bladder and rectum, with absence of stool and urine.

Relationship

Compare: Pothos foet; Canth.

Dose

Sixth potency.