Ichthyolum

This is an unproved remedy which has been used in old-school therapeutics as

an external application, and internally in skin affections, rheumatism, scrofula, nephritis, and

gonorrheea. It is a powerful antiseptic. As an external application to rheumatic joints it has

achieved marked results. A solution of equal parts of Jchthyol and water is warmed and applied

to the affected joint on calico and covered with heated cloths, outside of which is an impervious

fabric to prevent evaporation. Pure /chthyol or an ointment of Lanoline and Ichthyol maybe used

instead. Gouty joints have also been benefited. /chthyol appears to act by virtue of its power of

allaying pain and inflammation, but there can be no doubt that a thorough proving would bring

out a specific relationship to the maladies in which it has been used with success. Scarpa claims

to have used it with excellent effect in a large number of cases of phthisis.

Irritable and depressed. Forgetful, lack of concentration.

Dull, aching; better cold, pressure. Dull frontal and supra-orbital headache; worse moving eyes, cold air; better, warmth.

Burn, red; worse, any change of temperature.

Bland coryza; stuffed feeling; feels sore inside. Irresistible desire to sneeze.

Skin feels dry and itches. Acne on chin.

Irritated; pain to ears; sore, dry, with hawking and expectoration.

Disagreeable taste, burning sensation, very thirsty.

Nausea. Increased appetite.

Disposition to soft, shapeless stools. Griping in umbilical and left hypogastric region. Early morning diarrhoea.

Increased in quantity and frequency. Burning pain in meatus. Uric acid deposits.

Fullness in lower abdomen. Nausea at time of menses.

Coryza; dry, teasing cough. Bronchiectasis and phthisis. Bronchitis, especially of the aged.

Lameness in right shoulder and right lower extremity.

• ▸Heat and irritation; itching.
• ▸Scaly and itching eczema.
• ▸Crops of boils.
• ▸Pruritus of pregnancy.
• ▸Psorisis, Acne, rosacea, erysipelas.

• ▸Arthritis.
• ▸Gonorrhoea.
• ▸Neuralgia.
• ▸Phthisis.
• ▸Pruritus vulvee.
• ▸Rheumatism.
• ▸Skin,

affections of.

• ▸Ichth.
• ▸belongs to the Petroleum class of remedies.
• ▸Compare also Calc.
• ▸caust.
• ▸(lime-

water compresses to allay inflammation); Sulph. Plantago (anodyne application); Carbol. ac.

Compare: Hepar; Calc; Silica; Sulph; Ars; Petrol.

Lower potencies.

Externally, it is used as an ointment, with Lanoline 20 to 50 per cent; for chronic eczema and psoriasis, also acne rosacea and gouty joints. Chilblains, scabies. Rectal suppositories for senile prostate.