Syphilinum

Origin
Caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium, the disease is often spread by sexual intercourse, via mucous membranes or broken skin.

Background
Originally treated using mercury and arsenic, which were ineffective and almost as dangerous as syphilis itself. Now treated with penicillin.

Preparation
A swab of the serum that coats a syphilis chancre (ulcer) is first sterilized and dissolved in purified water, then diluted and succussed.

Common Names
Syphilis.

SYPHILIS This infection begins as a painless ulcer, but over the years develops into a highly destructive disease.

Key Symptoms

compulsive behavior; ulcers and destruction of body tissues; conditions that are worse at night; craving for alcohol

Legend relates that syphilis takes its name from a 16th-century poem by the Italian poet Fracastoro, which portrayed a shepherd named Syphilus as the first victim of the disease. Also known as the "French disease." The incidence of syphilis reached epidemic proportions at the end of the 15th century, then fell dramatically after the development of penicillin. After initial infection, symptoms may disappear for years, but left untreated will eventually ravage the body. The remedy Syphilinum was proved by the homeopath Dr. Samuel Swan and published in Henry C. Allen's Materia Medica of Nosodes (1880–90).

Remedy Profile

Syphilinum is most effective for people with poor memory and concentration. Often highly anxious, possibly with obsessive or compulsive tendencies, they may also have a dependency on alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. Great destructiveness is a key factor, as is a strong fear of disease, possibly culminating in suicidal feelings. Symptoms of physical destruction may be evident, often with ulcers and bone pains and distortions. Generally, symptoms appear and disappear gradually, and are worse at night. Alcohol is often craved.

Physical ailments most often treated with Syphilinum include ulcers, asthma, constipation, menstrual problems, eye inflammation, and headaches.

Ulcers

Symptoms: Recurrent boils, abscesses, and suppurations linked to chronic ulceration, often appearing on the groin. They discharge pus but are relatively painless. Mouth ulcers with excessive salivation may be helped by the remedy.

Symptoms better: During the day.

Symptoms worse: At night; for extreme heat or cold.

Asthma

Symptoms: Wheezing and breathlessness, which may be accompanied by a dry cough and tightness in the chest.

Symptoms better: For warm, wet, damp weather; during thunderstorms; for breathing mountain air; for lying down.

Symptoms worse: At night.

Constipation

Symptoms: Obstinate, sluggish bowels, recurring over many years. There may be spasms in the rectum, possibly with a feeling that the rectum is too tight to pass stools.

Symptoms better: For walking slowly.

Symptoms worse: At night.

Obsessive-compulsive behavior

Symptoms: Obsessive or compulsive behavior, such as obsessively washing the hands, and generally great anxiety. Substance abuse may be an associated feature. There may be destructive tendencies that extend to the self, possibly leading to suicidal thoughts.

Symptoms better: During the day.

Symptoms worse: At night.

Menstrual problems & miscarriage

Symptoms: Painful, scanty menstrual periods. Menstrual blood has an offensive odor. A vaginal discharge may also be evident, and it is generally unpleasant-smelling, watery, acrid, and profuse. Frequent miscarriage is another ailment for which Syphilinum may be prescribed.

Symptoms better: During the day.

Symptoms worse: At night.

Eye inflammation

Symptoms: Inflamed iris or conjunctiva, perhaps due to an ulcer on the cornea. Discharges with pus or mucus may occur.

Symptoms better: During the day.

Symptoms worse: At night.

Headaches

Symptoms: An ache that feels as if it is deep in the brain, accompanied by pain over the right eye. The pain is worse for sticking out the tongue.

Symptoms better: During the day.

Symptoms worse: At night.

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