Whitlow

(See also "BOILS")

Myristica

Is an excellent remedy for whitlow. It hastens suppuration and aborts pus quickly.

Hepar Sul

This should be given after the burst of the whitlow. It will help healing. Felons around the root of the nails and the end of the fingers. The nail suppurates, loosens and comes off.

Silicea

Should be tried when Hepar Sul. fails or when the improvement in healing stops.

Ledum Pal

Whitlow caused by needle-pricks.

Dioscorea

It is also useful in whitlow.

Allium Cepa

This should be tried when other medicines fail.