Calcarea silicata
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
Silicate of Calcium. Ca Si 2 O 5 . 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.