TEREBINTHUM

Homeopathy

TEREBINTHUM

Terebinthina laricina
Turpentine, turps.

Key Uses:

Burning pain and bleeding of the mucous membranes

Inflammation of the urinary tract or kidneys, accompanied by hemorrhaging, water retention, and edema in the hands and feet

Origin : Resin tapped from the trunks of the Larix decidua ‘Mill’ species of larch, which is native to Europe.

Background : This viscous resin is used in the manufacture of paints. In the past it was used as a treatment for gonorrhea in traditional Western medicine.

Preparation : The resin is macerated in alcohol, before being filtered, diluted, and succussed.

Remedy Profile : Terebinthum is best suited to people who are tired, delirious, and unable to concentrate. Classic symptoms associated with the remedy include burning pain and bleeding of the mucous membranes, with dark, fetid-smelling blood. The remedy has an affinity with inflammation of the urinary tract or kidneys, accompanied by hemorrhaging, water retention, and edema in the hands and feet. These ailments are often associated with smoky-colored urine that has a strange smell of violets.

Symptoms Better : For movement; for walking; for stooping.

Symptoms Worse : For cold; for touch; in the morning; for lying on the affected area.