Calcarea Silicica
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 491 chars · source ↗
General
Calcarea Silicica.
Silicate of Calcium. Ca Si2 O5. Trituration.
Clinical
Atrophy. Cornea, ulcer of. Scrofula. Ulcers.
Characteristics
This preparation has been used by Ussher (H. W., xxxiv. 491) in the 1x and 6x potencies in cases of atrophy of children. He has found it succeed where Silica has failed in these cases and in corneal affections. It causes absorption of corneal exudations. Ulcers with punched-out edges indicate it.
Relations
Compare: Salufer, Fluoric acid, Lapis alb.