by C.M. Boger — General Analysis
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Guaïacum appears in 5 of the 13 classic books on Similia. Each was written to do a different job — here is what each adds on this remedy, with the opening of its entry.
“Guaiacum officinale, Linn. Natural order , Zygophylleæ. Common names , Lignum sanctum, Lignum vitæ. Preparation , Tincture of the gum-resin. Authorities. Emotional. Great fretfulness, 1. Morose mood; he speaks little, 4. Contemptuousness, 1. Obstinacy, 1. Intellectual. Loss of ideas; he stands in one place, and looks…”
“Mikania, Climbing Hemp Weed Acts on nervous system and female organs. Antidote to bites of scorpions and serpents ( Golondrina ). Cholera. Bulbar paralysis. Syphilis . Cancer. Deafness-tongue heavy and difficult to move. Spinal irritation . Spinal symptoms most marked and verified. Beer drinkers threatened with…”
“Mikania guaco (a climbing composite of Tropical America). N. O. Compositæ. Tincture or decoction of leaves. Cholera / Diarrhœa / Hydrophobia / Leucorrhœa / Paralysis / Phosphaturia / Rheumatism / Spine, affections of / Tongue, paralysis of Guaco has a local repute as a remedy for the bites of serpents, for…”
“Tearing and stinging pain in the muscles of the upper and lower extremities, with heat of the parts. Stiffness of the contracted parts. The limbs go to sleep. Great weakness and debility in the legs with disinclination to move. Uncomfortable feeling in the body. The affected parts are very sensitive to contact…”
