Anthracinum
Common Name: Anthrax poison
Symptoms: This remedy acts on the tissue level in the treatment of conditions such as gangrene, abscesses, boils and ulcers. Other symptoms treated by this remedy include -
- Gangrene with septic states
- Swelling of glands and tissues
- Thick, black, tar-like bleeding from any orifice
- Boils appearing one after the other
- Foul-smelling discharge
- Carbuncles
- Malignant ulcers
Arsenicum Album
Common Name: Arsenious acid
Symptoms: It acts on every organ and tissue of the body and relieves gangrenous affections associated with burning pains, irritable weakness and restlessness. Some of the other symptoms treated by this remedy are -
- Swellings with burning sensation
- Stubborn eruptions
- Ulcers with foul secretions
- Urticaria with burning and restlessness
- Weakness, heaviness and uneasiness in the limbs
- Gangrene and inflammation of the affected parts
The symptoms worsen in wet weather, after midnight, at the seashore and from cold drinks and food. The symptoms get better from heat and warm drinks.
Asafoetida
Common Name: Gum of the stinkasand
Symptoms: This remedy is well suited for gangrene associated with extreme sensitiveness and throbbing of the affected parts. Other symptoms include -
- Ulcers that are painful on the edges
- Suppressed skin symptoms producing nervous disorders
- Pain, ulcers and caries in the bones
- Flatulence and reflux of liquids
- Excessive gas in the abdomen
The symptoms become worse at night, on the left side, at rest and with warm applications. They get better in open air, from motion and pressure.
Cantharis Vesicatoria
Common Name: Spanish fly
Symptoms: This is an excellent remedy for the treatment of gangrene and inflammatory conditions. Other symptoms treated by this remedy are -
- Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)
- Vesicular eruptions (fluid-filled)
- Redness and swelling (erysipelas)
- Burning in soles of feet
- Intolerable burning while passing urine
- Blood in stools
The symptoms are worsened by touch, approach, urination and drinking cold water or coffee. They get better by rubbing.
Carbo Vegetabilis
Common Name: Vegetable charcoal
Symptoms: This remedy is useful in cases where the blood circulation is poor, leading to stagnation, blueness and coldness of the affected parts. In these conditions, the bacteria can grow and multiply, causing gangrene. Other symptoms include -
- Skin that is blue and cold
- Gangrene in old people
- Ulcers with burning pain
- Foul-smelling discharge
- Varicose ulcers
- Carbuncles
- Red, swollen toes
The symptoms are worse in the evening, at night, in open air, in the cold and in warm damp weather. They get better from fanning and cold.
Causticum
Common Name: Hahnemann's tinctura acris sine kali
Symptoms: This remedy is useful in cases of gangrene and tissue affections. Other symptoms treated by this remedy are -
- Pain of burns
- Soreness behind ears and between thighs
- Old burns that do not heal
- Left-sided sciatic pain
- Contracted tendons
- Restless legs at night
- Hoarseness of voice
- Pimples and warts
The complaints are worse in clear fine weather, dry and cold winds and in cold air. They get better in damp, wet weather and heat of the bed.
Crotalus Horridus
Common Name: Rattlesnake
Symptoms: This is an excellent remedy for affections of the blood and skin (gangrene), septic states and bleeding disorders. Other symptoms treated with this remedy include -
- Dark, thin blood which does not clot
- Skin that looks multicoloured
- Small bleeding spots under the skin
- Bleeding from every part of the body
- Pus-filled eruptions
- Eruptions surrounded by bluish skin
- Increased sensitivity of right side of body
The symptoms are worsened on the right side, in open air, evening, morning, spring season, warm weather and damp, wet weather.
Hamamelis Virginiana
Common Name: Witch-hazel
Symptoms: This remedy is best suited for complaints of the venous system, gangrene, piles and blood disorders. Other symptoms that can be treated include -
- Varicose veins and varicose ulcers
- Bluish black appearance of the skin
- Inflammation of the veins
- Coldness in back and hips extending to legs
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Bleeding piles with soreness
The symptoms are worse in warm and moist air.
Kreosote
Common Name: Beechwood kreosote
Symptoms: This remedy is useful for treating severe burning and acrid discharges. It is helpful in treating cases of gangrene, bleeding and cancerous affections. Other symptoms treated by this remedy include -
- Gangrene in old people
- Small wounds that bleed a lot
- Blue-purple skin on the fingers and hands
- Burning in soles
- Painful and sore shoulder bone
- Pain in hip and knee joints
- Offensive urine
- Caries of teeth as soon as they erupt
The symptoms are worse in open air, with rest, on lying down and after periods. They get better with warmth, motion and a warm diet.
Lachesis Mutus
Common Name: Bushmaster/surucucu snake
Symptoms: This remedy helps in treating cases where the blood gets decomposed, resulting in an increased tendency to haemorrhage (heavy bleeding). It is useful in gangrene with a bluish purple appearance of the skin. Other symptoms treated with this remedy are -
- Ulcers with bluish black edges
- Blue-black swellings
- Septic conditions
- Cellulitis
- Varicose ulcers
- Hot sweat
- Pain in shinbone
The symptoms are worsened after sleep, during sleep, on the left side, during spring season, with warm baths, pressure, constriction and hot drinks. They are relieved by appearance of discharges and warm applications.
Plumbum Metallicum
Common Name: Lead
Symptoms: This remedy mainly acts on the blood, digestive and nervous systems. Other symptoms treated by this remedy are -
- Weakness in walking and movement
- Paralysis and convulsions
- Paralysis of single muscles
- Swelling of feet with dilated veins
- Yellow and dry skin with dark-brown spots
- Rapid atrophy of muscles
- Blue lines on the margins of the gums
- Hard, lumpy stools which are black in colour
The symptoms are worse at night and by motion. They are relieved by hard pressure and physical exertion.
Secale Cornutum
Common Name: Ergot, claviceps purpurea
Symptoms: This is an excellent remedy for gangrene. Other symptoms treated by this remedy include -
- Haemorrhage with continuous oozing of blood
- Thin, black, watery blood with a foul smell
- Shrivelled, numb skin with a bluish tinge
- Dry gangrene which develops slowly
- Skin that feels cold to touch
- Violent cramps
- Icy coldness of limbs
- Cold hands and feet
- Fever with cold skin and cold, clammy sweat
The symptoms are worsened by warmth and covering, and better by cold, uncovering, rubbing and stretching the limbs.
Stramonium
Common Name: Thorn apple, datura
Symptoms: This remedy acts on the brain and skin. It is useful in the treatment of gangrene. Other symptoms include -
- Violent pains in left hip
- Convulsions of upper extremities and isolated groups of muscles
- Severe fever which is not relieved by sweating
- Suppression of urine
- No pain or movements in muscles
The symptoms are worse after sleep and in a dark room, and better with warmth.