BACILLINUM

Homeopathy

BACILLINUM

Bacillinum pulmo
Tubercular lung tissue.

Key Uses:

Respiratory problems, such as shortness of breath, hacking coughs, purulent mucus, asthma, and sharp pains in the heart area

Skin conditions, such as eczema, pimples, ringworm, alopecia areata, and a susceptibility to fungal skin infections

Tuberculosis and pneumonia

Origin : Tissue from a lung infected with tuberculosis.

Background : See information under Tuberculinum (see page 115).

Preparation : Sterilized lung tissue is dissolved in purified water, diluted, and succussed.

Remedy Profile : Melancholy and depression are typical in those who respond best to Bacillinum. They tend to be taciturn, irritable, and snappy, and often whine and complain. Generally, they feel weak and do not want to be disturbed. They often start one task before completing another, and may have a fear of dogs.
The remedy has an affinity with the respiratory organs, and may be given constitutionally to those with a personal or family history of respiratory problems. It is typically prescribed for weak lungs, possibly involving shortness of breath, hacking coughs that disrupt sleep, purulent mucus, asthma, and sharp pain in the heart area that may be triggered by deep breathing.
Bacillinum is also used for certain skin conditions, such as eczema on the eyelids, pimples that develop on the left cheek, ringworm on the scalp, alopecia areata (patchy loss of hair), and a susceptibility to fungal skin infections. Symptoms may occur independently or in conjunction with respiratory problems.

Symptoms Better : In summer; for heat; for dry climates; for rest; for tight bandaging.

Symptoms Worse : For cold air; in the early morning; at night.