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Tammus communis

Black bryony, blackeye root This poisonous climbing plant is common in hedges, copses and open woodlands in the British Isles. It has heart-shaped leaves and white flowers, with bright red berries produced in the autumn. The plant has a dark-coloured root that is the part most often used in herbal medicine and homoeopathy. Preparations made from the plant have diuretic and blistering properties and are helpful for clearing the discoloration of a bruise (hence blackeye root). The homoeopathic remedy is used to treat chilblains with soreness, redness, inflammation and itching.

Terebinthinae oleum

Terebinth; turpentine Turpentine is obtained from pine and other coniferous trees in the form of an oily, aromatic resin. It has many industrial uses, especially as a cleaning agent, in paint strippers and thinners and in products containing pine oil. It causes burning if swallowed and produces vomiting and diarrhoea. It also causes external burning and blistering if applied to the skin, and choking, sneezing and coughing if the fumes are inhaled. It was once used in the treatment of genital infections, including gonorrhoea.

The homoeopathic remedy is used to treat similar types of infection involving inflammation and infection of the bladder and kidneys. These include cystitis with frequent urination, blood in the urine and burning pains, and kidney inflammation with stabbing back pains. The urine is usually cloudy or contains blood and may have a strong smell. Also, for other forms of kidney disease with symptoms of puffiness because of retention of fluid (oedema). Symptoms are worse at night and in cold, damp, draughty conditions. They are better for walking about in fresh clean air and for warmth.

Teucrium marum venum

Teucrium mar. ver.; cat thyme, marum This strongly aromatic plant is a native of Spain but grows in many countries throughout the world. It has branching stalks and forms a bush or shrub about two to four feet in height. The small, oval leaves are sage green in colour and slightly furred, and the flowers are an attractive deep pink. Both flowers and leaves have a pungent aromatic smell, especially when rubbed. The plant has stimulant and astringent properties and has long been used in herbal medicine for a variety of disorders.

All the fresh parts of the plant are used to prepare the homoeopathic remedy, which is used to treat polyps, which are small growths or tumours on mucous membranes. These may occur in the rectum, bladder or nasal passages. Also, the remedy is used for conditions producing thick catarrh that is persistent and difficult to eliminate. The remedy may be given to treat threadworm infestation in children. Symptoms are worse for cold, damp conditions and sudden weather changes. Also, if the person becomes hot and sweaty in bed. Symptoms improve for being out in the cool, fresh clean air.

Theridion curassavicum

Orange spider of Curacao and other parts of the West Indies
This is a small spider about the size of a pea that has a body covered with orange spots. There is a larger yellow spot on its under surface, and it is particularly found in Curacao. It has a poisonous bite and causes unpleasant symptoms of tremor, chilling, sweating, fainting and great anxiety.

The whole spider is used to prepare the homoeopathic remedy, which was first investigated and proved in the early 1830s by Dr Constantine Hering. The remedy is used to treat ailments of the spine and nerves and bone disorders. All these ailments are very sensitive to movement, vibration and noise, which set off sensations of great pain.

Disorders treated include Meniere's disease, a disease of the inner ear with deafness and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) with symptoms of vertigo, nausea and vomiting. Also, toothache, degeneration of bones and spine with inflammation and pain, morning sickness, travel sickness, vertigo, severe headache, chills and fainting. Symptoms are made worse by closing the eyes, by any kind of movement or vibration, bending, touch and during the night.

They improve for rest with the eyes open and with warmth and quiet surroundings. Trillium erectum, Trillium pendulum Bethroot, Indian balm, birthroot, Indian shamrock, lamb's quarters, wake-robin Plants belonging to this group are all native species of North America. Trillium erectum, which flourishes in rich, moist soils in woodlands and grows to a height of between one foot and sixteen inches, produces white flowers.

Preparations made from the plant have astringent, antiseptic and tonic properties and were used by the native Indian peoples for childbirth and haemorrhage, especially from the womb. The homoeopathic remedy is used to treat heavy bleeding from the womb, which may be associated with fibroids or the menopause.

It may be given to prevent an early threatened miscarriage. Tuberculinum koch, Tuberculinum bovum Dead, sterile tuberculous tissue derived from cattle or human beings This remedy was extensively investigated and researched by Dr Compton Burnett in the late 1800s, following an earlier discovery by Dr Robert Koch, that dead tuberculous material was effective in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.

The homoeopathic remedy is given for chronic conditions characterized by wasting, pallor, a persistent racking cough, drenching sweats at night and pains in the left lung. The glands in the neck are enlarged, and the whites of the eyes (sclera) may appear slightly blue.

Symptoms are erratic and may move about. Often there is a family history of tuberculosis or other severe respiratory disorder such as asthma. People who benefit from this remedy are usually thin, fair-haired and blue-eyed, prone to colds and chest ailments and lacking physical strength and stamina. They tend to be restless, seeking constant change in their personal life and surroundings, yearning for excitement, travel and new romantic attachments. They may be afraid of dogs or cats and enjoy milk and the taste of smoked foods.