Ruta graveolens

We are led to use this remedy for injuries of the periosteum, as when one has a fall or an accident which injures the periosteum, making it very sore and causing a bruised sensation.

When the rectum protrudes from the anus after confinement; prolapsus ani, which may come down every time the bowels are moved. Pain as if bruised in the outer parts and in the bones; painfulness of the bones in general; wounds where the bones are injured; gnawing in the inner parts.

Affections in general of the left side of the head; of the bladder; wrist joints; lumbar region; bones of the lower extremity.

Worse.--While lying on the painful side; looking fixedly at an object, as in cases of those who have looked closely at watch-making, fine sewing, etc.; from taking uncooked food.

Remedies following:--Calc. carb., Caustic., Lycop., Phosph. ac., Pulsat., Sepia, Sulphur.

Antidote:--Camphor.