Common Homeo Name = Rhododendron
Full name = Rhododendron
Chrysanthum
Abbreviated
Name = Rhod.
English Name = Snow
Rose
Guiding Symptoms. Rheumatoid fever in summer season. All
the symptoms worsen before thunderstorm which is a marking symptom of this
remedy. Aching and gouty indications also need this drug.
Mind Symptoms. Patient
complaints of forgetfulness. Terror of a thunderstorm predominantly frightened
of rumble.
Head Symptoms. Pain
appears in eyes prior to thunderstorm. Scratching pain in skeleton. Throbbing
in temple. High temperature in eyes while gazing anything. Headache which
worsens from use of wine, storm, cold and humid climate.
Chest Symptoms. Patient
out of breath and speechless due to aggressive pleuritic pains rushes down the frontal
side of chest. Crampy pain under the small ribs. Stitches feels in spleen due
to quick walking.
Face Symptoms. Toothache
in moist climate and before thunderstorm. Base of teeth come untied. Prosopalgia
and violent pulling pain connecting dental anxiety from temple to inferior jaw which go
better from heat and eating something.
Ears Symptoms. Audible
range better at sunrise, clatters come on after few hours of awake. Complicated
hearing along with rushing and buzzing in the ears.
Male Symptoms. Orchitis
and glands suffer compressed. Induration and inflammation of testes after
gonorrhea. Testicles inflamed and aching.
Extremities. Pain in shoulders and upper limbs which worsens while
lying. Hardness of neck. Gouty tenderness of toe joint. Pains in bones come
back by change of climate. Patient sleeps
crossed legs. Rigid scratching in appendages chiefly right side which
worsens from rest and in violent climate.
Modalities. Symptoms worsen
before thunderstorm. All the indications
recur in bad weather, during night and in the morning. Betters after the storm smash, heat, and from eating
anything.
Relationship. Compare with:- Rhus tox, Natrum Sulph and Dulcamara
Dosage. 30c and 3x.
Sources & References
- Kent, J.T. — Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica
- Boericke, W. — Pocket Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica
- Allen, T.F. — Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica
- Hahnemann, S. — Materia Medica Pura
- Clarke, J.H. — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Content is based on classical homeopathic texts and clinical experience. Homeopathic remedy pictures are drawn from traditional provings and materia medica literature.
This article is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Homeopathic remedies should be prescribed by a qualified homeopathic practitioner. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting any treatment.