DR. RECKEWEG R57
Pulmonary Tonic
Ingredients:
Arsenum Jodat. D6, Calcium carb. Hahnem. D30, Lycopodium D30, Phosphorus D30, Silicea D30, Teucrium Scorod. D6, Ethanol, Aqua pur.
Indications:
Weakness of the parenchymatous organs, especially of the lungs, frequently characterized by weakness of the back, nocturnal perspiration, sensitivity to colds, disturbances of the blood circulation (cold feet), lack of appetite, paleness and limpid aspect of the face, following upon loss of blood.
Mode of action:
Two groups of remedies are contained in the complex. The one group exerts its influence on the bronchial mucous membranes and the other group, consisting of constitutional remedies, being of benefit to the asthenic as well as the phlegmatic types. In this way it is possible to reduce the susceptibility to tuberculosis and to reduce any existing infection by way of stimulating the endogenous immune response.
Arsenum Jodat.: Tonic, stimulates the appetite.
Calc. carb. Hahnem.: Similar re-calcifying effect, eliminates the excess of water in the tissues.
Lycopodium: Increases the activity of the liver, stimulates the appetite, facilitates the detoxicating function of the liver.
Phosphorus: Specific in pulmonary diseases, pneumonia and tuberculous affections of the lungs.
Silicea: Re-calcifying effect on the scirrhous pulmonary focal centre.
Teucrium Scorodonia: Specific in tuberculous diseases of the lungs.
Dosage:
Generally 2–3 times daily 10–15 drops in a little water before meals, eventually to be taken alternatively with other remedies.
Remarks:
Recommended complementary remedies:
R31 in anaemia.
R32 with nocturnal perspiration.
R26 as an eliminating stimulant.
R43 in asthmatic constitution.
R8 and R9 with catarrh and cough.
With pulmonary weakness in diabetes, also make use of R40.