Guaiacum officinale
Resin of Guaiac
Key Characteristics
Rheumatism, gout; worse heat, motion; better cold, rest; tonsillitis; sore throat; contractions; growing pains; syphilis.
Commonly used in these styles
Prescribing approaches where this remedy is frequently selected.
Not yet associated with specific prescribing styles.
Typical Potencies & Dosing
Common potency scales and dosing guidance for acute and chronic use.
No established dosing guidance
This remedy does not yet have a standardized potency scale or dosing protocol recorded. Please consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner or the primary literature before use.
Dosing Guidance
Potency scale and acute / chronic dosing notes drawn from the primary literature.
Potency Scale
6X to 30C
Acute
30C every 4 hours
Chronic
6X twice daily or 12C weekly
Notes
Particularly useful for syphilitic bone pains and gouty rheumatism. Low potencies for chronic joint deposits.
Miasmatic Affinity
The chronic miasm — inherited disease pattern — most associated with this remedy.
Constitutional Type
The constitutional profile — physical and emotional temperament — this remedy is most suited to.
Syco-Syphilitic — rheumatic, gouty
Materia Medica
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Irritable, depressed. Anxiety about heart and rheumatism. Fear of disease. Worse from worry. Memory weak. Aversion to company. Hypochondriasis.
Headache with shooting pains. Worse from motion, cold. Vertigo. Scalp sensitive. Pain in temples. Head heavy. Worse from lying down. Pain extends to ears.
Eyes pain, worse from light. Inflammation. Lachrymation. Photophobia. Spots before eyes. Pain extends to temples. Worse from looking intently.
Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Guaiacum officinale.
- Complementary
- Follows well
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- Inimical
- Antidote
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